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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 17,899
Posted By Isaac
Why not try aluminum or stainless?

Why not try aluminum or stainless?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-06-2008, 05:13 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 31,309
Posted By Isaac
Hey Brian, How did you get the ceilings so...

Hey Brian,
How did you get the ceilings so clean?? The ensolite on mine doesn't want to come off! It's grabbing on for dear life!!
Forum: General Chat 03-27-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By Isaac
I hope this is in the right forum..Craigslist has...

I hope this is in the right forum..Craigslist has a 1996 16' liberty deluxe for $8750.00
and I was wondering if this sounds like a reasonable amount? It looks great in photos.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-26-2008, 07:24 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 31,309
Posted By Isaac
Hey Brian, did you take out the fiberglassed...

Hey Brian, did you take out the fiberglassed plywood "lip" around the perimiter of the shell?
I know you said that you were going to fab most of the cabnetry yourself so, are you going to make the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-26-2008, 04:57 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 31,309
Posted By Isaac
Hey Brian, What is that indentation along the...

Hey Brian, What is that indentation along the kitchen side fender?
mine doesn't have that.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-26-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,564
Posted By Isaac
Maybe if I make the frame out of 3/4 aluminum...

Maybe if I make the frame out of 3/4 aluminum tubing, I could use 3/4 foam board insulation from the local lumber supply to fill in the spot.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-25-2008, 10:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,564
Posted By Isaac
Hello all, I was wondering if the doors on a...

Hello all,
I was wondering if the doors on a 1980 scamp and boler are the same?
Some time back I saw how Con rebuilt his door using aluminum square tubing as a new frame for the skin.
I am...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-20-2008, 09:39 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 31,309
Posted By Isaac
Hey Brian, it looks like I am Just one step ahead...

Hey Brian, it looks like I am Just one step ahead of you in our rebuild. Maybe we could share ideas and photos of our progress. here are some pictures of what I've done so far.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2008, 08:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,110
Posted By Isaac
That's true..Maybe as I start to disassemble the...

That's true..Maybe as I start to disassemble the A/C I could get a better look at how the wood was installed. Maybe then I could leave the channel in place as a support and rivet or bolt the alminum...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2008, 07:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,110
Posted By Isaac
Yeah, I may just have to just dress it up a bit. ...

Yeah, I may just have to just dress it up a bit.
We really can't go without the A/C since we live in Texas.
I was kind of hoping I could possibly remove the whole thing and maybe mount the unit to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-17-2008, 06:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,110
Posted By Isaac
Hello all, I am slowly making progress on my...

Hello all,
I am slowly making progress on my trailer and I ran into another stumbling block!
As you can see, the A/C wasn't really installed with looks in mind. Now I have to fix this!
As in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-10-2008, 11:12 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,064
Posted By Isaac
Nice trailer, I'm sure it was well worth it!! ...

Nice trailer, I'm sure it was well worth it!!
It seems to have been kept up well.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,044
Posted By Isaac
Hello The concern I had with the liner...

Hello
The concern I had with the liner material being so hard is that it seems to have completely taken any flexibility out of the ensolite under it.
So much so that I struggled to scrape it off...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2008, 05:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,928
Posted By Isaac
Its pretty funny, the person I bought it from was...

Its pretty funny, the person I bought it from was actually 5'2" so it worked OK for him, cold water only. The texture on the liner is very Very coarse! and Hard.
the toilet is hooked direcctly to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2008, 12:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,928
Posted By Isaac
Hello all, I am considering carpeting over the...

Hello all,
I am considering carpeting over the ensolite just under the window line of my 13' scamp because the previous owner attempted to install a shower with terrible results.
For waterproofing,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-28-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,031
Posted By Isaac
I think I figured out what may work... I think...

I think I figured out what may work... I think I'LL do a little of Byron and Gregs idea. To ensure it seals well, I'm going to fiberglass the bottom first and let it dry so that I can pour more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-28-2008, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,031
Posted By Isaac
Well, now I did it!! Today, I cut out the rear...

Well, now I did it!! Today, I cut out the rear section of floor and found that the reason the floor was rotting is that the plywood actually hangs below the lower edge of the fiberglass.
What am I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-21-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,253
Posted By Isaac
Well, that's a good question, When I talked to...

Well, that's a good question, When I talked to the guy, he said that they sold their axles to casita some time back, so he was familiar with what I needed. Of course, I didn't tell him it was a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-21-2008, 01:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,253
Posted By Isaac
I bought it at redneck trailer supply in Supher...

I bought it at redneck trailer supply in Supher Springs, Tx. I think it only cost about $160something. No brakes, just hubs.
Make sure to have the hub face dimensions and I ordered mine as a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-20-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,253
Posted By Isaac
Hello, I too just installed a new axle on my 1980...

Hello, I too just installed a new axle on my 1980 13'er today. I sometimes really appreciate what I do for a living ( weld ) because the axle swap only took a little over an hour.
I decided to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-19-2007, 11:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,407
Posted By Isaac
I'm sorry, I don't think any additional tubing...

I'm sorry, I don't think any additional tubing would be necessary since the brackets would be toward the front now.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-19-2007, 11:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,407
Posted By Isaac
Well, I still have not installed it because I'm...

Well, I still have not installed it because I'm undecided as to how high I want the trailer to sit. Mine is also a leading arm setup and to turn it around to be a trailing arm system, I would have to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-18-2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,407
Posted By Isaac
Hello, I just purchased an axle from redneck...

Hello, I just purchased an axle from redneck trailer supply for my 1980 13' and it looks great. It is a 2,000 lb. 4 on 4 bolt pattern with a 22.5 down angle. It has a 63" hub face with high profile...
Forum: General Chat 12-07-2007, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,990
Posted By Isaac
Hello again, I noticed that the water seemed to...

Hello again, I noticed that the water seemed to be coming from the lower small vent frame. When they assembled it from the factory, it looks as if the mitered corners were not cut correctly, and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-29-2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,112
Posted By Isaac
Thank you very much... This is the exact corner...

Thank you very much... This is the exact corner that rotted out! I noticed that you trimmed only the top side of fiberglass, which is exactly what I was asking if it would work and TaDaaa!!! It...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-28-2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,112
Posted By Isaac
Thanks for replying. I was talking about where...

Thanks for replying. I was talking about where the plywood floor touches the edge of the inner shell wall. The wood has rotted along the wall and has separated from the upper and lower fiberglass...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-27-2007, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,112
Posted By Isaac
I am needing to replace the piece of wood that...

I am needing to replace the piece of wood that sits under the fridge and I was wondering if I could reuse the (shelf) of old fiberglass & resin along the perimeter on the underside of the wood? The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-31-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,024
Posted By Isaac
Hello, another tool you could use is called a...

Hello, another tool you could use is called a unibit. it's basically a step drill bit that electricians use to cut through thin sheetmetal boxes. I have one that starts at 1/4" up to 1". works very...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-19-2007, 08:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,100
Posted By Isaac
Well that answers it!!! I guuueeesss I'll go...

Well that answers it!!! I guuueeesss I'll go ahead and glass the bottom. I was trying to get away with not doing it but Oh well I'm sure it will be worth it. I'll take some pics and attempt to post...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-19-2007, 07:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,100
Posted By Isaac
Actually, I was only thinking of Painting the...

Actually, I was only thinking of Painting the bottom but what I meant is that I wasn't sure about fiberglassing the bottom where the plywood edge touches the shell.I am trying to get away with only...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-19-2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,100
Posted By Isaac
So do you think that only glassing the top side...

So do you think that only glassing the top side to the shell will be strong enough to hold the weight of it?(multiple layers of course) or should I glass the underside to the shell as well? The...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,100
Posted By Isaac
Wow!! thanks !!! That really has some good...

Wow!! thanks !!! That really has some good pictures. I thought I had some problems!! That was a pretty major repair. I Probably am not going to glass the whole top as they did but I think I will...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2007, 08:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,100
Posted By Isaac
Thanks for the info but I think I may have...

Thanks for the info but I think I may have explained it wrong. I am wanting to remove the entire rear section and side of the floor and was wondering if only Glassing the top side along the shell...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-18-2007, 04:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,100
Posted By Isaac
I am remodeling My 13' scamp and noticed that the...

I am remodeling My 13' scamp and noticed that the floor is rotted under the fridge and at the back under the rear window. I am planning to replace the floor in these spots and I would like to not...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-05-2007, 09:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,031
Posted By Isaac
I just recently purchased a 1.7cf fridge from...

I just recently purchased a 1.7cf fridge from Home depot and I was wondering if I could take out the converter from the back of the old dometic 211 to run off 12v and 110 and do away with the propane...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2007, 09:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,647
Posted By Isaac
Thanks alot !!! I now have renewed hope in...

Thanks alot !!!
I now have renewed hope in refurbishing my old windows.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-08-2007, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,647
Posted By Isaac
Hello all, Do they still sell the small window...

Hello all,
Do they still sell the small window trim that is along the top and bottom outer edge of the old square louvered style windows for a scamp? It seems to be a rain deflector type strip....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-06-2007, 10:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,848
Posted By Isaac
Hello again, I just removed the nasty seam tape...

Hello again, I just removed the nasty seam tape on my 1980 13' scamp and I noticed that some have used some type of caulk to fill the seams. What type should I use and what paint will stick to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,396
Posted By Isaac
Hello, i'm a newbie to rving and this site. I...

Hello, i'm a newbie to rving and this site. I just purchased a 1980 13'scamp and am looking to change out the front and back winshield gasket since it shrank and now leaks inside.What thickness is...
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