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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-01-2020, 11:35 AM
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Views: 642
Posted By John Truitt
hello

hello
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2020, 02:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,209
Posted By John Truitt
Smile Replacing Vinyl window/screen top on Hunter I

Hello. I can't sew...LOL.. Beautiful work everyone! I have a hunter 1 - 1974..

Anyone available to hire for this task??

The all around screening material seems interesting.. As I am short...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-08-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,840
Posted By John Truitt
The roof is sagging - there are cracks that have...

The roof is sagging - there are cracks that have been "fixed" but the wood has gotten wet and continues to get wet. I need to take it all apart. I'm suspecting the interior vinyl piece is glued to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-08-2009, 09:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,968
Posted By John Truitt
The rest of the pictures. Let me know your...

The rest of the pictures. Let me know your thoughts and your votes!!
Thanks John
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-08-2009, 09:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,968
Posted By John Truitt
Well I took the plunge - and decided to add some...

Well I took the plunge - and decided to add some color to the inside of the egg - what better than an egg yellow? Well it's turned into a nightmare. There was a good primer - but the paint wouldn't...
Forum: General Chat 05-04-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,216
Posted By John Truitt
He opened everything up and took things out for...

He opened everything up and took things out for cleaning....
Forum: General Chat 05-04-2009, 09:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,216
Posted By John Truitt
My friend bought the trailer... I'll have him...

My friend bought the trailer... I'll have him send more pictures.
The pop up goes up about 2x higher than mine on the compact.
He thinks it he will bring it to camp dearborn in milford michigan for...
Forum: General Chat 05-03-2009, 11:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,216
Posted By John Truitt
A friend of mine is looking at this Peer Mini...

A friend of mine is looking at this Peer Mini Trailer. I didn't see it in the index.
https://louisville.craigslist.org/rvs/1142892416.html
Does anyone else have one?

I thought I was going to be...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-30-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,832
Posted By John Truitt
Hello Everyone... I'll be attending this...

Hello Everyone...

I'll be attending this Rally -

Tin Can Tourists - Vintage Trailer Rally - Saturday May 16th, Camp Dearborn, Milford, MI 11:00 am ish to 3:30 ish Open Trailer Tours.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-30-2009, 08:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,099
Posted By John Truitt
Thank you everyone for weighing in...!!! As...

Thank you everyone for weighing in...!!! As always - I appreciate your input and wisdom...

John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2009, 09:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,099
Posted By John Truitt
I need to take the windows off to reseal and...

I need to take the windows off to reseal and replace the wood frame on the inside.

Is there a document or consensus on the best materials/methods to use to seal the windows.

Has anyone tried to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2009, 06:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Dear King, Your royalty, Will you be at...

Dear King,

Your royalty,

Will you be at the Tin Can Tourists rally in May at Camp Dearborn in Milford...
www.tincantourists.com

Hope to see you at least at the open house...on Saturday....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2009, 06:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Cliff did you get your cushions? The only...

Cliff did you get your cushions?

The only advice I have is to make sure that you lay on the cushions as well as sit on them. The feeling is different! I had a friend pick out cushions for me...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Oh my... I was locked away in Seminary 1976-1970 ...

Oh my... I was locked away in Seminary 1976-1970 how did anyone live thru this fashion time period LOL...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2009, 06:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Did you get your cushions done? John

Did you get your cushions done?

John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Cliff, Here's a few pictures -...

Cliff,

Here's a few pictures - https://www.joctruitt.com/Projects/Compact_Jr._1973.html

I have a logo plate on the side. I'm thinking of scanning that and figuring out how to recreate that..
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-26-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By John Truitt
Thank you all for your responses.. John

Thank you all for your responses..

John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-26-2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Thank you all for the comments - I'm looking...

Thank you all for the comments - I'm looking forward to getting started on the project.

John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-23-2009, 10:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Hi, I'll post pictures soon... There is a...

Hi, I'll post pictures soon... There is a plaque screwed to the side - with the logo on it...

thanks - all for all the good postings...

John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-21-2009, 12:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By John Truitt
Thank you everyone. I did some more online...

Thank you everyone. I did some more online searching. What I came across is that I have to watch which regulators I use. As the propane and butane are under different pressures.

Also butane...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-21-2009, 12:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,149
Posted By John Truitt
Tom, Thank you - that is helpful!

Tom,

Thank you - that is helpful!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-21-2009, 12:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,149
Posted By John Truitt
Thank you - and it's the color of my stove top......

Thank you - and it's the color of my stove top... You wouldn't want to part with it...LOL...

thank you again..
John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-21-2009, 12:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Tom - thank you - great photos! Looks beautiful. ...

Tom - thank you - great photos! Looks beautiful.

I've seen a few picts with the interior fabric covering... Is mold an issue when thinking about lining the interiors?
John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-21-2009, 12:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,770
Posted By John Truitt
Tom - Thank you.. I'll look closer on the...

Tom - Thank you.. I'll look closer on the exeterior windows - when I remove them and the 3lbs of slapped on silicone...

I saw the stowed awning in the documents.. Have you seen one upclose......
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-20-2009, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,149
Posted By John Truitt
Thank you - I suspected as much - spent the...

Thank you - I suspected as much - spent the evening googling - found some images and made some other contacts. I have ideas!.. As I doubt if I'd be able to find a replacement.... - then again I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2009, 09:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,089
Posted By John Truitt
I was lead to the Compact Jr. Brochure in the...

I was lead to the Compact Jr. Brochure in the document center. (thank you) it says the unit shipped with a 5lb butane tank.. Is butane the same as propane?

My concern is if they are not - and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-20-2009, 08:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,149
Posted By John Truitt
There is an outline of something that was there.....

There is an outline of something that was there.. Would it be a range hood? There are no wires.. What kind of vent or hood would have been here?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-20-2009, 08:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Thank you... I'll looking around there... ...

Thank you... I'll looking around there...

thanks - again.

John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-20-2009, 06:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,131
Posted By John Truitt
Me again - 1973 Compact Jr. I'm in the...

Me again - 1973 Compact Jr.

I'm in the deciding what to do phase. The unit was painted on the inside all flat white - so I have a clean canvas to start with..

Does anyone have any pictures...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-20-2009, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,770
Posted By John Truitt
Hi, I have a Compact Jr. On the interior top...

Hi, I have a Compact Jr. On the interior top piece of wood (of the frame of the window) (both on the left and right) are 2 flatten U shape hooks - (brackets?) the same bracket is up on the ceiling...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-20-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,750
Posted By John Truitt
Compact Jr. Owners - Hi, I picked up my...

Compact Jr. Owners -
Hi, I picked up my little egg this weekend! Towed it home just fine. But time for new tires.
the dot code showed they are 8 years old.

The tires that are on are...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-10-2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,138
Posted By John Truitt
I'm getting ahead of myself - I'm picking up a...

I'm getting ahead of myself - I'm picking up a compact jr next weekend. I've enjoyed looking at the pictures of the units here on this forum. I can't wait - so one question.. Does anyone know...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-08-2008, 09:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,877
Posted By John Truitt
I haven't used an electric blanket or pad - but...

I haven't used an electric blanket or pad - but have used an electric oil radiator when hooked up. I love that - can control the heat and it makes no noise.. the problem I had was that it was too...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-08-2008, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,592
Posted By John Truitt
Hi, I'm enjoying this forum. I've taken the...

Hi, I'm enjoying this forum.

I've taken the plunge and am buying a Compact Jr. 1972.

I have a few questions...

1) What am I in for? LOL
2) What's the difference between the Jr. and II?...
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