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Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 05-27-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Thanks, Steve. We consider ourselves pretty...

Thanks, Steve. We consider ourselves pretty lucky. People pay huge amounts and drive hundreds of miles to enjoy what we have daily.

We have our moments as do all homeowners. Every day there's...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 05-27-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Our Game Wardens don't deal with daily bear...

Our Game Wardens don't deal with daily bear issues like where you are in BC, Carol. Our issues are mainly hunting/fishing without licenses or poaching and trespassing. We regularly camp in Ontario,...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 05-27-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
We do as well, Jim. This ol' earth is home to...

We do as well, Jim. This ol' earth is home to many species and its way past time for humanity to quit destroying our home and its residents.

Thanks for the support.
Mike
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 05-27-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Thanks to all FGRV'ers for the comments about the...

Thanks to all FGRV'ers for the comments about the wildlife we share our farm with. Believe me, I've just scratched the surface. They're such commonplace residents that we tend to ignore them. ...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 05-27-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
You are very welcome, Donna. Glad you enjoyed...

You are very welcome, Donna. Glad you enjoyed the pics.
Mike
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 05-27-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
I should add that the fracking activity is NOT...

I should add that the fracking activity is NOT ours!! They're not welcome on our farm!!
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 05-27-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Our bears...

Donna, we live on 40 or so acres in northcentral WV and like most places in WV the house is on a hillside. Those steps are toward our garden and about 6-7ft. high. The opposite end of the deck is...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 05-26-2013, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
True...right here at home.

In May a couple years ago, we were enjoying some nice, warm nights and were sleeping with the windows open. I was awakened by a scratching sound accompanied by some whining and whimpering sounds....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2013, 05:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,561
Posted By Mike Shackelford
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,561
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Following Burro Brets directions.....

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First, the "before"....and if all goes well, then, the "after."
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2013, 03:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,561
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Burro floor replacement

Hi, Bret. When I replaced my Burro floor, I prepped the new ply floor like I previously described to you. Before I put the new ply pieces in place, I rolled the frame back into place without the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-24-2010, 04:11 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,875
Posted By Mike Shackelford
An attempt at Burro photo posting.....

Thank you Donna....the link was very helpful. I had attempted what others do routinely and your link supported my past efforts. I still seem to fall short and am beginning to think its my laptop. I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-21-2010, 01:23 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,875
Posted By Mike Shackelford
O.K., Raya....I submit to the request to continue...

O.K., Raya....I submit to the request to continue this Burro diatribe. I hereby respectfully request assistance in posting pics.....for some reason, I can't locate the link for doing so....or do I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-21-2010, 07:40 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,875
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Andy....send me your email address so we can...

Andy....send me your email address so we can correspond without boring everyone with Scamps and Casitas.
Dixieshack@earthlink.net

Mike
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-21-2010, 07:30 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,875
Posted By Mike Shackelford
I initially bought one gallon of epoxy and a...

I initially bought one gallon of epoxy and a quart of activator, plus all the fiberglass cloth and assorted tools that came with the epoxy "kit" Andy. I coated the individual pieces with a couple...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-19-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,875
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Evidently there were discrepancies in the way...

Evidently there were discrepancies in the way Burro's were made, Andy. My inner shell was glassed to, and screwed through, the top fiberglass mat and not to the outer shell in any way. To answer...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-18-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,875
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Rotted Burro floors

Andy, I also did a frame-off on a 1983 13' Burro. I shared most of your experiences when I removed the structural floor....the one between the green fiberglass mats, secured by self-tapping hex head...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2010, 10:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,370
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Mark, Jim, and Bud.......thanks for your...

Mark, Jim, and Bud.......thanks for your responses. All you guys were about the same in pricing so I think we were duped. The outfit in question is Ridge Runner Industries of Fairmont, WV. They...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2010, 05:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,370
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Have any of you Burro owners recently bought any...

Have any of you Burro owners recently bought any Trim Lok for your Burro? A friend just purchased enough to replace hers on her Burro and paid a whopping $3.95/ft. (local outlet) I seem to remember...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-20-2010, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,884
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Laurie, I'm the first to say that I'm NO...

Laurie, I'm the first to say that I'm NO expert...I bought a 13' Burro that was in much worse shape than was obvious, forcing me to remove the trailer from the frame and replace the flooring. Along...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-19-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,884
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Craig, I can only speak to my Burro. The seam...

Craig, I can only speak to my Burro. The seam you speak of is rarely an issue and is covered with Trim Lok which further protects against water intrusion. Areas to check for leak damage is behind...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-14-2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,199
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Mel, when we were car shopping for a minivan for...

Mel, when we were car shopping for a minivan for our daughter, I seem to recall my brother-in-law (engr. Ford Motor Co.) saying that Windstars and early Freestar vans had transmission issues that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-12-2010, 05:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,897
Posted By Mike Shackelford
That appears to be a clean Burro, Rush. If you...

That appears to be a clean Burro, Rush. If you own or are thinking about buying, closely inspect the plywood floor that is sandwiched between the two fiberglass mats...the top one being visible...
Forum: General Chat 07-04-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,592
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Steve, we used UDAP bear deterrent pepper spray...

Steve, we used UDAP bear deterrent pepper spray when fishing and portaging from lake to lake in Ontario. Never had to use it. 1-800-232-7941 in Bozeman, Montana. (would probably work on an...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-22-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
[quote]Today's progress was slowed down as I had...

[quote]Today's progress was slowed down as I had a new roof put on the house and this meant I couldn't haul the frame out into the drive way until late this afternoon.

So I finished cleaning the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-21-2010, 08:07 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Possibly was me, Raya, although I got valuable...

Possibly was me, Raya, although I got valuable information from FGRV members who had floor issues and had replaced theirs. I think your analysis of the factory build sequence is right on the mark. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2010, 08:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 11,527
Posted By Mike Shackelford
[quote]Thanks for the feedback Raya, the more you...

[quote]Thanks for the feedback Raya, the more you folks post the more I learn!

Well, I pretty much just dove on in this afternoon.....

The more I get torn out of there the more I see how it...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-20-2010, 07:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,657
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Shane, I need nothing more than the actual...

Shane, I need nothing more than the actual shipping costs. I'll send them to the address you sent me via United Parcel Service. When you get them, just send me a check in the amount of shipping. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-17-2010, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,657
Posted By Mike Shackelford
[quote]I'm trying to figure out if I can put...

[quote]I'm trying to figure out if I can put hubcaps on my current wheels, and if so how do I determine what size I need (interested in the baby moon hubcaps). The wheel is a 13 inch wheel and it is...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-02-2010, 08:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,075
Posted By Mike Shackelford
I didn't question the Dexter folks about load...

I didn't question the Dexter folks about load rating, Roy....probably should have. When I decided to replace the original axle (leading arm Henschen), I found it was rated at 1200 lbs. which was...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-02-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,075
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Greg, I'm on Bunner's Ridge....just outside...

Greg, I'm on Bunner's Ridge....just outside Fairmont.
Mike
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-27-2010, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,075
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Go with a Dexter, Greg. Go to their website for...

Go with a Dexter, Greg. Go to their website for a phone number. Get accurate measurements of your frame width and decide how much start angle you desire. I suggest their high profile (adds 3/4...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2009, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,002
Posted By Mike Shackelford
For those of you who are planning on floor...

For those of you who are planning on floor replacement/repair and need to purchase fiberglass cloth, tape, or epoxy resin in larger quantities than normally found in auto supply or boat supply/repair...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-01-2009, 05:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,083
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Rick, measure the height from the ground to the...

Rick, measure the height from the ground to the top of the ball on your tow vehicle when the trailer is hitched. Unhitch the trailer and measure in the same way to your leveled trailer "top of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,834
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Oops! Sorry about that, Raya. Great suggestion...

Oops! Sorry about that, Raya. Great suggestion about the overdrilling, filling, then drilling to seal the edges around floor screws. At my age, cardboard would probably outlast me!

Thanks for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-27-2009, 07:01 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,834
Posted By Mike Shackelford
A couple more things about removing the complete...

A couple more things about removing the complete floor in a Burro 13....for anyone following this thread. I'd mentioned blocking under each of the four corners. I also added a fifth support under...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-25-2009, 04:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,834
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Dave and Tess... I built "cribs" under...

Dave and Tess...
I built "cribs" under each of the four corners of the Burro coach, using roughly 16" long sections of 4 x 4 timbers and left the wheels on for safety while working underneath...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-19-2009, 06:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,834
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Kevin, if your 16' UHaul is like my Burro, you...

Kevin, if your 16' UHaul is like my Burro, you can't tell much from underneath since the plywood floor is covered with a thin sheet of rigid fiberglass mat. What I did notice while looking...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-18-2009, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,834
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Angry Yesterday I started stripping my "new" Burro 13...

Yesterday I started stripping my "new" Burro 13 in preparation for floor replacement. Its bare down to the inner shell. I removed the original linoleum and wet/rotten subfloor, potable water tank,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,946
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Thanks Martin, Donna, and Gina for your replies. ...

Thanks Martin, Donna, and Gina for your replies. Seems like the logical factory method would be to attach the inner shell to the floor and then mate the outer shell halves to the inner shell, and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2009, 06:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,946
Posted By Mike Shackelford
As expected, my Burro purchase requires some...

As expected, my Burro purchase requires some floor repair. Any Burro owners familiar :woohoo: with how the inner and outer shells attach both to the floor and to the trailer frame?
Underneath, I...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,106
Posted By Mike Shackelford
I found a Burro! 13' Burro, appears to be in...

I found a Burro! 13' Burro, appears to be in great shape. Door closes tightly. No rust visible on the frame. Interior original and in decent shape for a 1983. Exterior needs a good cleaning and...
Forum: Money Matters 09-09-2009, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,770
Posted By Mike Shackelford
I contacted our DMV Alan, and their words...

I contacted our DMV Alan, and their words were..."don't buy it." It seems that West Virginia is a stickler for paperwork up to snuff and they said that many folks have bought vehicles without titles...
Forum: Money Matters 09-09-2009, 03:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,770
Posted By Mike Shackelford
Unhappy Has anyone out there bought a trailer without a...

Has anyone out there bought a trailer without a title? I found a 13' Trillium that had been used as living quarters (stationary) and the resident ran an extension cord in through a window for shore...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2009, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,530
Posted By Mike Shackelford
I'd like to start by saying Fiberglass RV kept me...

I'd like to start by saying Fiberglass RV kept me from buying a Love Bug with frame problems. I'm new to FGRV and still searching for my dream trailer. I ran across the Love Bug in my home town and...
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