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Forum: Classified Archives 09-05-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,341
Posted By rudock1
2002 Mazda B3000 (V6) truck with fiberglass camper shell. 114K mi. Santa Cruz, CA

Thanks, Tony. I forgot to mention it is 2x4, not 4x4.
Forum: Classified Archives 09-03-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,341
Posted By rudock1
2002 Mazda B3000 (V6) truck with fiberglass camper shell. 114K mi. Santa Cruz, CA

2002 Mazda B3000 (V6) truck with fiberglass camper shell. 114,000 miles.
Santa Cruz, California

Asking $5750. Very clean. Runs great.

Extended cab with two folding jump seats. Factory "Dual...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-29-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,924
Posted By rudock1
Hi Robert, On my Perris Pacer, the inside...

Hi Robert,

On my Perris Pacer, the inside metal plate for the door lock says:
Model 1040-B
Richard M Decker Co.
Chicago USA
Pat 2348065

Vintage Trailer Supply has other Decker models so...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-13-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,356
Posted By rudock1
Just thought I share some info about a pretty...

Just thought I share some info about a pretty good hitching mirror. Called the CIPA FastHitch. I picked it up online for $9.99, worth every penny.
Here's a link and a picture:
...
Forum: General Chat 01-06-2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 98,336
Posted By rudock1
Just last week, we were camping at Sunset Beach...

Just last week, we were camping at Sunset Beach (Monterey Bay, CA) and one of these "El Macho" trailers made by Land N' Sea Craft was sitting two sites over! The owners, Nick and Colleen from Idaho,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-13-2008, 11:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,961
Posted By rudock1
Hi friends, I've got a Marinco style 30-amp...

Hi friends,

I've got a Marinco style 30-amp socket that uses the twist lock plug. I'd like to find an adapter to a standard 15 amp for quick hookups without dragging out the 30-amp cord set. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-10-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,579
Posted By rudock1
Hi Steve, Some details from the label on the...

Hi Steve,

Some details from the label on the part:
3.25" drop
5000 max load
500 max tongue

part #75090 (https://www.valley.us.com although I couldn't locate the specific part)

Has a 1"...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-09-2008, 08:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,579
Posted By rudock1
Hi Steve, I have the same "bunk bed" hitch...

Hi Steve,

I have the same "bunk bed" hitch you mentioned. It's made (very well) by Valley Industries. I carry two bikes. The bike wheels just barely "kiss" the trailer when I turn wheels...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-09-2008, 07:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,320
Posted By rudock1
Hi Folks, Just a follow up to show off my...

Hi Folks,

Just a follow up to show off my new axle. I live in California, on the Central Coast. I found South Valley Trailers in Hollister, CA to do the job. The service mgr there, Mike, was...
Forum: General Chat 11-14-2008, 11:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,942
Posted By rudock1
Hi Parker, I had a 12' low pressure rubber...

Hi Parker,

I had a 12' low pressure rubber gas hose so I attached it to the valve. It's coiled up and stored under the bench. I purchased the 90* elbow brass fitting and the leg stands for the...
Forum: General Chat 11-14-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,942
Posted By rudock1
Hi Parker, These heaters "feel" warmer if...

Hi Parker,

These heaters "feel" warmer if you can get it aimed at you. We have a Perris Pacer 13' that has the front bench/bunk bed. The fiberglass vertical face under the bench has a nice...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-05-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,553
Posted By rudock1
Hi Peter, With Donna's help, we've added the...

Hi Peter,

With Donna's help, we've added the Wave heater user guide to the Document Center under Appliances > Furnaces/Heaters > Wave Catalytic User Guide (at the bottom)
...
Forum: General Chat 10-31-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,148
Posted By rudock1
One of the Scampers has it down. See the...

One of the Scampers has it down. See the Scampers_Modifications group (need to join to view):
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/Scampers_Mod...=20&dir=asc...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 10-22-2008, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,899
Posted By rudock1
Hi Webmaster (is it Donna?), Peter has been...

Hi Webmaster (is it Donna?),

Peter has been looking for a Wave heater user guide, so I made one in a PDF file. It is too large to attach to Peter's message however I think it would be a good...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-17-2008, 12:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,985
Posted By rudock1
Hi Eve, Sorry, I don't have any welding...

Hi Eve,

Sorry, I don't have any welding advice, but I am an interested Perris Pacer owner. A good welder is like an artist and will probably make it stronger than it was - good luck.

I think...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-02-2008, 10:20 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 20,159
Posted By rudock1
Another 13' Perris Pacer weighing in..... at 1220...

Another 13' Perris Pacer weighing in..... at 1220 lbs gross weight total. The tongue puts 240 lbs on the hitch.

Empty drawers, cupboards and closet, 10 lb propane, battery, spare tire, no water....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-01-2008, 09:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,678
Posted By rudock1
Hi Axle Guys, I have a question about...

Hi Axle Guys,

I have a question about TorFlex brackets. To get oriented, please see this Dexter PDF: https://i.b5z.net/i/u/1080235/f/Axle_Measurement.pdf

Dexter offers a few bracket options:...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2008, 06:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,320
Posted By rudock1
Hi Ken, Congrats on getting started! Since...

Hi Ken,

Congrats on getting started! Since we both have the PP-13, could we compare axle measurements? I have 65 9/16" hub face to hub face, and 50 3/8" outside frame to outside frame. Are we...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2008, 09:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,320
Posted By rudock1
Because the old frames were designed for leading...

Because the old frames were designed for leading arm axles, a more forward mounting point needs to be built for the new trailing arm axle brackets. Swapping axles on older Scamps and Bolers often...
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2008, 06:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,027
Posted By rudock1
Hi Ken, I'm no expert, based on my...

Hi Ken,

I'm no expert, based on my success-to-oh'well ratio. I used the spray glue 3M 77 to attach the bubble foil to the inside fiberglass walls. (I sprayed the cut foil outside.) I let that dry...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2008, 02:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,027
Posted By rudock1
Hi Ken, Nice to see another Pacer on board. I...

Hi Ken,
Nice to see another Pacer on board. I have a 13', myself, model PP-13. My trailer needs a new axle, so I'm sure we'll be comparing notes on that. Also, my interior shag carpet wall...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-15-2008, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,778
Posted By rudock1
I'm in the same boat with an old leading arm...

I'm in the same boat with an old leading arm axle. I had an email exchange with Dexter on the toe-in subject and a bit more about brakes:



So.... I'm guessing that "0 degree toe out to .31...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-15-2008, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,987
Posted By rudock1
Thank you, Bob, for the very generous...

Thank you, Bob, for the very generous instructions. I can appreciate how much time you spent writing - it is excellent! I'm sure many people, like myself, will benefit from the secret!

young...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-13-2008, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,987
Posted By rudock1
OK, I admit it, I can't back up worth a darn. My...

OK, I admit it, I can't back up worth a darn. My little 13' Pacer has a tiny little spot between the planter box and the prize rose bush, not to mention being tucked behind a cypress tree. It takes...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-07-2008, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,446
Posted By rudock1
As I am researching how to add a temp gauge and...

As I am researching how to add a temp gauge and sensor, I stumbled across this information at a off-road discussion group. It describes a couple of neat ways to set up the sending unit with and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-06-2008, 11:17 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,279
Posted By rudock1
Hi Greg, Between the various FG trailer...

Hi Greg,

Between the various FG trailer forums, I've read about 4 or 5 examples of axle swaps that KEPT the leading arm orientation. I haven't found anybody saying it caused problems due to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-01-2008, 04:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,751
Posted By rudock1
Hi Greg, Rim: Carlisle white eight spoke...

Hi Greg,

Rim: Carlisle white eight spoke "wagon" wheels design, 5 on 4.5 bolt pattern (for Dexter #9 wheel)
https://www.tiresunlimited.com/images/carli...sle%20Spoke.jpg...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-30-2008, 01:01 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,751
Posted By rudock1
I bought a pair of 13" Duro DS2100 radial trailer...

I bought a pair of 13" Duro DS2100 radial trailer "special tires" here:
https://www.tiresunlimited.com/ALL%20TIRES/...er_tires_ST.htm...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-28-2008, 01:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,420
Posted By rudock1
Hi Kevin, Congrats on your axle replacement....

Hi Kevin,

Congrats on your axle replacement. I have that ahead of me, too, for a '85 Perris Pacer 13'. I think I'll use a 10* down angle.

Going back over some of the posts you made last...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-16-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 13,602
Posted By rudock1
Hi Pete and all, I confess to ignorance...

Hi Pete and all,

I confess to ignorance about the whole rear differential specifications thing. I am considering getting a Ranger V6 3.0 5-Speed, 4x2 and there are two choices for axle ratio:...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-16-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,419
Posted By rudock1
Don't Believe Everything You Think! one...

Don't Believe Everything You Think!


one I'm working on....

Spending my children's inheritance, one mod at a time.
Forum: General Chat 04-15-2008, 02:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,219
Posted By rudock1
Thanks for the inspirational message. Man, if I...

Thanks for the inspirational message. Man, if I could park next to a stream and flyfish, that would just about cash me in a happy man.

I thought if you could describe your truck setup that would...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-02-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,589
Posted By rudock1
I've been laughing at this new drink all day... ...

I've been laughing at this new drink all day...

Coleman Cooler...........White wine, soda, fried chicken crumbs and sand


from a list of "Drinks For the New Age"

Absolute...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-25-2008, 11:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,783
Posted By rudock1
In my case, an '85 13' Perris Pacer. I am...

In my case, an '85 13' Perris Pacer. I am reading everything I can find about switching around to a Dexter #9 trailing arm configuration. Since I will need to fabricate new mounts for the axle I've...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-08-2008, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,054
Posted By rudock1
Hi friends, We've been looking for a simple...

Hi friends,

We've been looking for a simple drawer with a low profile for the dinette table. We found a computer keyboard under desk tray works great. The item only cost $20 and took 10 minutes...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-13-2007, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,072
Posted By rudock1
Thanks, everybody. Based on the good advice,...

Thanks, everybody.

Based on the good advice, I'll put off buying brakes for the old axle and speed up my plans for the trailing arm axle welding job retrofit.

(anybody know a good welder around...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-11-2007, 05:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,072
Posted By rudock1
Hi everybody, my first post after reading...

Hi everybody, my first post after reading everything I could about axles and brakes.

We've got a 1985 13' Perris Pacer with no brakes. The axle is shot (45* up angle!) and it has the old style...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 12-11-2007, 12:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,148
Posted By rudock1
Still practicing... here's the Twinkie 1985 13'...

Still practicing... here's the Twinkie 1985 13' Perris Pacer

11076
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 12-11-2007, 12:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,148
Posted By rudock1
Billy here. just testing. thx

Billy here. just testing.

thx
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