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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-12-2016, 12:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,617
Posted By Perry J
I'm older than most here and have been towing...

I'm older than most here and have been towing different things for over 50 years.
Fifth wheel T. trailers, bumper pull trailers, horse and stock trailers, boat trailers, equipment trailers and now a...
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2016, 07:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,292
Posted By Perry J
Looking for someone

About 4 years ago I sold my Lil Bigfoot to a nice lady who lived south of Susanville Ca.
I think she worked or was retired from Hurlong.

I met her part way and delivered it to her in Bridgeport,...
Forum: General Chat 03-22-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,848
Posted By Perry J
Someone made a mistake! I can't find any $32.00...

Someone made a mistake!
I can't find any $32.00 solar kits on eBay.

I have installed 8 solar systems on 5 Eggs, one sticky and my 2 slide in truck campers.
They're all still functioning well....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-28-2016, 11:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,760
Posted By Perry J
In the last 10 years I have refurbished at least...

In the last 10 years I have refurbished at least 10 Eggs.
I have replaced many rivets.
One Scamp 13 and a Scamp 16 I replaced every rivet.
I have never used a sealant and never had a leak.
New...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-15-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,824
Posted By Perry J
If it's an automatic transmission all you need to...

If it's an automatic transmission all you need to do is drop the drive shaft.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-11-2016, 10:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,717
Posted By Perry J
I gave my first 13' Scamp to my grand kids so...

I gave my first 13' Scamp to my grand kids so their dad had no excuse not to take them camping.
My youngest grand son is in College now and will be using the trailer this summer to travel around the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-11-2016, 09:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,454
Posted By Perry J
The only wiring you should have is one wire from...

The only wiring you should have is one wire from the connector to your vehicle that goes back to the axle and splits in order to connect to the magnets in your brake drums.

There will be two wires...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-10-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,142
Posted By Perry J
The "rub rail" insert material should be...

The "rub rail" insert material should be available at any RV supply store.
Good luck and enjoy.
Forum: General Chat 01-29-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,201
Posted By Perry J
A 13" Scamp falls under what Ca. DMV calls a PTI...

A 13" Scamp falls under what Ca. DMV calls a PTI plate.
It's a permanent registration that cost $10.00 for 5 years.
It's called a paperless title.
If you want an official title that will cost you...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-14-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,408
Posted By Perry J
All of my camping is in the Sierra's or other...

All of my camping is in the Sierra's or other back country area's.
The last 4 or 5 years I've camped at close to 9000 feet elevation due to the drought and a lack of snow.
Some of the trips were...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-12-2016, 11:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,323
Posted By Perry J
I love my little Frontier just wish it was as...

I love my little Frontier just wish it was as good on gas as some of the more powerful & larger trucks are now.[/QUOTE]

I know how you feel.
I feel the same way about my 07 Tacoma.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-12-2016, 11:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,867
Posted By Perry J
I have a digital thermostat in my Casita and...

I have a digital thermostat in my Casita and slide in camper.
When winter camping I have a good sleeping bag and a down comforter so I really don't need the furnace at night.
It sure is great to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-11-2016, 12:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,530
Posted By Perry J
Carol's correct if you NEED a sway control you...

Carol's correct if you NEED a sway control you have a problem that needs to be corrected.

I'm an old guy who's been towing something all of my life and have never used a sway control or felt the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-09-2016, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,471
Posted By Perry J
I have a FF on my slide in Camper and have had...

I have a FF on my slide in Camper and have had one on each of the 5 or 6 Eggs I've owned over the years.
I have never had a problem with rain and and an open vent and no cover.
In a real down pour...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-07-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,493
Posted By Perry J
Well said Steve. John

Well said Steve.
John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-06-2016, 11:37 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,493
Posted By Perry J
I'm an old guy who has learned anything from...

I'm an old guy who has learned anything from Harbor Freight with any moving parts are going to die at the most inopportune time.
If you but anything electrical buy their warranty as you may need it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-06-2016, 11:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,413
Posted By Perry J
If you go solar you don't have to worry about...

If you go solar you don't have to worry about generators.
The only time I've used my Honda in the last 5 or 6 years was when the power was out in the winter and it ran my pellet stove.
John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-06-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,243
Posted By Perry J
I have riveted the awning rails I've installed...

I have riveted the awning rails I've installed over the years.
The first one I did was on a 93 Scamp 16 5 years ago.
It's still in the family as I gave it to my son.
It has not come loose or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2016, 11:41 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,493
Posted By Perry J
The 2 best and least noisy are Honda and Yamaha. ...

The 2 best and least noisy are Honda and Yamaha.
Honda has one advantage.
In the remote possibility you should ever have a problem with either one Honda has a wider service network.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-11-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,311
Posted By Perry J
My youngest grand son just sold the 1976 Toyota...

My youngest grand son just sold the 1976 Toyota PU that's been through his 3 older brothers for $3000.00.
Before I gave it to his older brother with the understanding it would be handed down to the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-25-2015, 10:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 979
Posted By Perry J
A new thermostat at any hardware store should be...

A new thermostat at any hardware store should be less than $20.00.
If it were mine I'd try a new thermostat.
John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-12-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,364
Posted By Perry J
Dicor makes a roof coating specifically for...

Dicor makes a roof coating specifically for Fiberglass.
I used it on a 13' Scamp several years ago that had areas on the roof that the gel coat was completely gone.
I cleaned the roof with the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-30-2015, 10:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,061
Posted By Perry J
I just got back from a 700 mile round trip with a...

I just got back from a 700 mile round trip with a 1200 pound UTV on my ATV trailer.
I haven't serviced the bearings in 6 years.
The hubs are only slightly warm after several hundred miles.
My TV...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-23-2015, 09:59 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,505
Posted By Perry J
Byron's correct!!! Learn to use your mirrors. ...

Byron's correct!!!
Learn to use your mirrors.
Set the drivers mirror so you can see the side of your vehicle and the trailer.
By seeing the straight line of your vehicle and trailer you will see...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-11-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By Perry J
Something is wrong with Casita's or the axle...

Something is wrong with Casita's or the axle manufacturer engineering.


The only trailers I ever changed bearings on were my boat trailers.
I have never lost a bearing in all the miles I have...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-10-2015, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,561
Posted By Perry J
May I ask why you want to change your bearings...

May I ask why you want to change your bearings Charles??
If everything on the Eggs were as trouble free as wheel bearings we would all be much happier.
John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-29-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,550
Posted By Perry J
I had a Lil Bigfoot which I sold several years...

I had a Lil Bigfoot which I sold several years ago.
I wish I'd never sold it.
I replaced both the front and rear windows.
I took them out and went to a plastic material distributor.
They used my...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-25-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,572
Posted By Perry J
I replaced the same type of windows in a Lil...

I replaced the same type of windows in a Lil Bigfoot.

I removed them, took them to a plastic distributor.
They used my old windows as a template and cut me new windows.

It was about $80.00 for...
Forum: General Chat 08-17-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,733
Posted By Perry J
You saved me a comment Floyd. John

You saved me a comment Floyd.
John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2015, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,263
Posted By Perry J
Go to your favorite tire dealer and ask him to...

Go to your favorite tire dealer and ask him to check the wheel bearings and brakes before you end up costing yourself even more money.
I've been towing something for 45 or 50 years.
10 horse horse...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-15-2015, 07:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,098
Posted By Perry J
I dropped the 1/4. You will not need new drums....

I dropped the 1/4.
You will not need new drums.
The brake assemblies are complete with new magnets.

Bolt the backing plates on and hook up the wires.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-14-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,098
Posted By Perry J
Drums are generic. A 7 inch brake takes a 7...

Drums are generic.
A 7 inch brake takes a 7 inch drum.
I have replaced the brakes on several Scamps I have refurbished.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-13-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,098
Posted By Perry J
I just checked in my Northern Tool catalogue and...

I just checked in my Northern Tool catalogue and a complete pair of 7 inch electric brakes is $114.99, the same price for 10" brakes.

They come already mounted on a new backing plate that will...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-11-2015, 09:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 51,459
Posted By Perry J
U Haul will do the job for you, it will be done...

U Haul will do the job for you, it will be done well and most likely at a very reasonable price.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-09-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,500
Posted By Perry J
WHY???? I live 42 miles east of Bakersfield Ca....

WHY????
I live 42 miles east of Bakersfield Ca.
Lake Isabella is a popular summer vacation area.
There is a beautiful, but to some an intimidating, 13 mile drive on a two lane road through the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-24-2015, 10:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,754
Posted By Perry J
I have often wondered the same thing. If...

I have often wondered the same thing.
If everything on the trailers were as reliable and trouble free as wheel bearings life would be great.
John
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-21-2015, 10:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,055
Posted By Perry J
Ask about the axel as they require frame...

Ask about the axel as they require frame modification to replace.
If it hasn't been replaced you should negotiate a lower price.
I did a completer restore on an 88 a couple of years ago.
After I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-04-2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,731
Posted By Perry J
I'm a really old guy, I've been RVing all my...

I'm a really old guy, I've been RVing all my life.
I have found if I level the trailer enough to sleep comfortably and not slide out of bed that's close enough.
Forum: General Chat 06-29-2015, 09:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,636
Posted By Perry J
If there's anything as good a Sienna it's an...

If there's anything as good a Sienna it's an Odyssey.
I'm glad everyone's safe.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,093
Posted By Perry J
Liquid wrench or other chemicals you use the get...

Liquid wrench or other chemicals you use the get the rust to release will burn off the first time you fire up the furnace with no problem.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-25-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,093
Posted By Perry J
They should be at the very front of the furnace...

They should be at the very front of the furnace and screwed into the cabinet.
Once you remove the interior Grill the should be available.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2015, 10:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,093
Posted By Perry J
Most have a small pipe in a large pipe and there...

Most have a small pipe in a large pipe and there is no screw or any other coupling.
It's just a slip fit.
There's a small pipe on the exterior vent cover and a larger pipe on the furnace....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-19-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,138
Posted By Perry J
Since I retired in 05 I've lost count of the...

Since I retired in 05 I've lost count of the number of Eggs I have refurbished, at least 10.
I have replaced a great many rivets.
I use the standard, off the shelf Aluminum rivets from Ace hardware...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-19-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,056
Posted By Perry J
I buy at Wal Mart for the same reason as Darren...

I buy at Wal Mart for the same reason as Darren and I've been Costco member over 30 years.


The only battery I've had a problem with was a Costco battery while on a trip and it was very...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-15-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,531
Posted By Perry J
Four years ago I went on a 4200 mile trip with my...

Four years ago I went on a 4200 mile trip with my Scamp 16.
I noticed the same wear on the outside edge of the passenger side tire.
I had a tire shop reverse the tire on the wheel and for some...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-14-2015, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,237
Posted By Perry J
The only time I've had problems with a well...

The only time I've had problems with a well adjusted door not staying closed was when the axle on my EGG was dead.
If the cushions are on the floor also on paved roads you need an axle.


John
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-14-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By Perry J
In the picture there is little clearance between...

In the picture there is little clearance between the top of the tire and the wheel well which indicates the shock absorbing capacity of rubber in the axle is shot.
When I towed it home, about 40...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-13-2015, 11:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,721
Posted By Perry J
Two years ago I gutted an 88 Lil Bigfoot and...

Two years ago I gutted an 88 Lil Bigfoot and completely refurbished it.
I sold it for $7500.00.
The only thing that I didn't change were the cushions, furnace or refrigerator as they all worked...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,645
Posted By Perry J
What happened if your gas heater fire box springs...

What happened if your gas heater fire box springs a leak or you somehow get some fumes in the cabin from your gas refer?
Forum: General Chat 06-06-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,385
Posted By Perry J
I have had Yamaha ATVs, out board motors and I...

I have had Yamaha ATVs, out board motors and I generator.
I've had several Honda power sport vehicles and 2 generators.
A 2000 eu before I went to solar and now a 1000 that can run my pellet stove...
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