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Forum: Classified Archives 06-24-2015, 05:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,426
Posted By Jane D.
Marianne.....

Ben,

In response to " Marianne's Casita Want to Buy" ad, I sent a PM to Marianne about a Casita for sale in Florida. No contact since then. I think you're right about the phishing thing. Good...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-04-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,329
Posted By Jane D.
Keep it coming...............

Eric,

Very happy to see your attack of the door. I have a Burro and to use the word "fit" and door in the same sentence is just plain wrong. Mine is way off, sticks way out at the top and too...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-25-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 15,478
Posted By Jane D.
My question is, are ABS and PVC normally...

My question is, are ABS and PVC normally considered to be compatible to be glued to each other ??
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-26-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,794
Posted By Jane D.
I think it's really great that someone is willing...

I think it's really great that someone is willing to invest their time and brain to make speciality parts for the fiberglass segment of the huge RV world. Plus, IMO, the estimated price to produce it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-15-2013, 04:48 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 13,907
Posted By Jane D.
Another vote for Iota. Installed one in my Bambi...

Another vote for Iota. Installed one in my Bambi almost 2 years ago. I've heard the fan one time.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-04-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,906
Posted By Jane D.
I would ask around locally for recommendations...

I would ask around locally for recommendations for a really good welding shop. I kinda think that 10 hours of labor is high to cut out and reinstall it. If you find a good shop to do the work, ask...
Forum: General Chat 10-24-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,640
Posted By Jane D.
The bulb is lit.....

Thanks for the info. That explains it all, if the propane system is optional. Didn't think about that. I'm just so used to having it in mine I guess.


jd
Forum: General Chat 10-24-2013, 04:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,640
Posted By Jane D.
Does it have 12 volt power ??

Thanks for the reply. But.....

The electric ignition on all the appliances in my trailers are 12 volt, including the furnace. That's what led me to asking if PLs don't have a propane system. ...
Forum: General Chat 10-24-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,640
Posted By Jane D.
No furnace???

I take it that a Parkliner does not have a propane system if the furnace won't operate unless plugged in ?? Is it all electric ?

Always looking to learn........
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,558
Posted By Jane D.
Burro Questions

jvwoods,

Just saw this and I'll see if I can help a bit. Would be best for those who may see this if you could post a couple pictures and I'm sure that the "resident experts" will chime in.
I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-30-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,017
Posted By Jane D.
Wooden Blocks

Rabbit,
Thanks for that link, the ac would be wonderful right now !! As for the ceiling, I did add some blocks up top for help in attaching the ceiling and to use to mount lights since there are...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-30-2013, 10:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,017
Posted By Jane D.
Droopy Ceiling Solution ??

Jen b. -- I may have finally found something that will work to adhere the self stick velcro to the headliner material. AFTER I used the same velcro, I saw your posting and sure enough the same thing...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-23-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,017
Posted By Jane D.
Birch Ply

Gage,

How do you plan to attach the birch ply?? I had thought about something like that but didn't think it would stay up due to no real structure to attach it to and possibly too much weight....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-23-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,017
Posted By Jane D.
83 Burro

My ceiling is in work. Prior to starting any of it I epoxied the center seam from front to back. When finished it will have 2 layers of foam centered reflective insulation with a grey textured vinyl...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-15-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
It's a no go ............

Received a sample of window glazing #009-842 from John @ Interstate. Sorry to say that it won't work for the Burro. The shape is just too different and it won't slip into the frame on the bottom as...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-10-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,023
Posted By Jane D.
Like my Endless Breeze

Had this fan for a couple years and use it often. It's not only good for inside use but I take it outside and put it on a table if needed. Like if bugs are around the air movement it creates helps...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-09-2013, 01:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
Just a little follow up. Have talked to John at...

Just a little follow up. Have talked to John at Interstate Metals, very nice and trying to help, swapping info and pictures of seals to see if we can find a match. Will pass along any and all info...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-08-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
Saw this link a couple times

Jen B --- I haven't completely ruled out new windows. It may turn out that it's the only path left. PLEASE send me some details about the windows you ordered. i.e.,, where you got them and size...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-07-2013, 04:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
That 953 is about as close as I have seen. I...

That 953 is about as close as I have seen. I think I'll call that company tomorrow and talk to them. I'm thinking of clipping off a piece and sending it to a few places.

When and if I find...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-07-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
Fun?????????????

It's only fun when I'm asleep! I've always enjoyed a challenge but this is about to get ridiculous. Now that the weather is warm I can't stop working on the thing. I could actually camp in it soon...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-07-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
Hehr or Kenro, don't know.....

Rabbit, looked at your link nothing there matches it. The 1/8" on your link appears to be the same as what Tom put up. Can't find a manufacturer's name on the windows but I believe they are original....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-07-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
Meant to say won't work..... Hit the button too...

Meant to say won't work..... Hit the button too quickly..
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-07-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
Thanks but.....won

No Tom, that looks more like the smaller one that goes on the part of the window that slides. I have some of that. This one is bigger and has the extra "hump" on it. jd
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-07-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,595
Posted By Jane D.
Burro Window Seal

I have searched all over and can not find a seal for the windows on my Burro. It is the large one that goes on the frame where the stationary part of the window is.

Would really like to hear...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 18,717
Posted By Jane D.
Ordered from which source ??

Been reading this thread with interest as I need a new door seal. I've looked at lots of links and see different stuff. Can you please specify where you ordered from and possibly the part number?? ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-26-2012, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,871
Posted By Jane D.
Videos

Thanks much Eddie. Exactly what I needed to see.
JD
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-26-2012, 07:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,871
Posted By Jane D.
Question Need Photo -- Casita Sway control

A friend of mine is ordering a new Casita 17 footer and is not very experienced in towing a trailer so I am going to make the trip with her to TX to pick it up. Since I expect to tow it most of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-28-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Jane D.
RogerDat -- Oh, so maybe running the risk of...

RogerDat -- Oh, so maybe running the risk of killing the TV battery was more common than one might think. Not a good idea IMO but I guess it got the job done for having an interior light.

Carol H...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Jane D.
Don't Plug it in yet !!

After identifying what was what with the utility openings I wanted to get some power going to the Burro since I had never plugged it in before. It is a practice of mine to never put power to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-26-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Jane D.
I think you're right!!!!

Carol, thanks much. I checked out the link and I bet you are right about why that hole is there. I had a friend of mine measure theirs and the size is about the same. That mystery solved.....

I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-25-2012, 07:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Jane D.
Thanks for the link Frederick. Will check it out...

Thanks for the link Frederick. Will check it out and see what I come up with. jd
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2012, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Jane D.
Utility Qs..

David,

Thanks for the info. Ground wire is firmly attached on power inlet and is connected to the ground bar in the box. Strain relief bought, just not installed yet. Good eye!! That white cable...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By Jane D.
Burro utility questions

2 areas seeking input for are:

A. Body side inlet/connections: I need help with knowing what hooks up to supply what on a couple of the inlet holes on the side of my Burro.

Outside photo:...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,201
Posted By Jane D.
Perfect Timing, Mine's missing ....

Giving this a bump to keep it visible.

I really hope someone replies to this one with some good pictures because I need the same info. Will have to build mine from scratch. Have the cushion but...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-03-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,162
Posted By Jane D.
Fraud scheme --- run fast

Cathy,

I have seen the other side of the "military" scheme. A friend of mine sent me a photo of a Scamp trailer that she wanted to buy and said that the owner was within a couple days of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-30-2012, 01:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,846
Posted By Jane D.
Guess you could, but.....

Steve,

First off, I don't have a Scamp so I may be a little off here. I guess you could raise the body as you described but you may lose a part of the body that you will need later. On my Burro,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-23-2012, 08:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,209
Posted By Jane D.
Great question!!

Gerth,

Much better to ask than have a ruined camping trip. Below is what I carry with me at all times, it covers the bases. When buying adapters, make sure that you buy the correct end set up....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-20-2012, 02:49 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,846
Posted By Jane D.
Door and "Perfect" in the same sentence???

Creek,

If you will look at this thread you may find some tips and also look at the ones that are listed by Donna D. just above your post. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-11-2012, 09:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,093
Posted By Jane D.
That's the ticket !!!

Sue,

Glad that you decided to take the door off and address the problem. Looks like your brother has it under control. That epoxy should help out a whole lot with the multiple holes.

Good...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-07-2012, 04:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,093
Posted By Jane D.
All Summer ???

Sue,
I know you want to use the little thing but I wouldn't bet that the duct tape will keep it from more damage. It can't give enough support to overcome all the flexing from moving down the road....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-02-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,609
Posted By Jane D.
Maybe mine is different but the detector works...

Maybe mine is different but the detector works with or without shore power being hooked up so the converter really doesn't play a part in it other than keeping the battery charged.

I use my...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-02-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,609
Posted By Jane D.
Battery Switch & Propane Detector

Are you sure???
In my trailer, with the battery in place, I can turn the battery cutoff switch to the off position and the propane detector still works. It is my understanding that this is part of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,093
Posted By Jane D.
Door Fit

Sue,

My door is much worse than yours. I assume that yours sticks out due to the cracks that you showed in an earlier photo around your door lock. That must give it a lot of flex. Mine is badly...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-01-2012, 02:23 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,093
Posted By Jane D.
Not scary, tedious.

Sue,

The hardest part of getting new material in is getting it lined up on the backside of what is already there. I couldn't get my hands in there so I used 2 long screwdrivers, holding on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-31-2012, 04:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,093
Posted By Jane D.
Window Access

Well I took the door window out and had a bit of success with the upper hinge area but have come to the conclusion that the only way to fix the lower hinge area, i.e., is to cut the bulge area off...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-31-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,126
Posted By Jane D.
Stainless Steel -- BKF

Jen,

I think you'll find that Barkeepers Friend will work well on your stove top also. It's what I use to clean all my stainless steel cookware. Really good stuff. jd
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-31-2012, 07:28 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,093
Posted By Jane D.
Will Give it a try

Thanks Rusty for the tip about the window. I am going to remove it today and see if I can make any headway. I can't reach the blocks from the handle area, I've had it out for about a week now.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-30-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,093
Posted By Jane D.
Another Burro Door Problem

Don't mean to hijack this thread just trying to keep similar info together.

I am in the midst of a complete reno of my '82 Burro. The wood that holds the door hinges, both places, that inside...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-26-2012, 02:14 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,846
Posted By Jane D.
Door Hinges

Donna,
Thanks for the link. I have already bought new hinges that are like the originals so I'm good there. The whole shape of the door is another matter. It has been hanging wrong for so long that...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-26-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,846
Posted By Jane D.
Door Mess

Thanks for the vote of confidence Donna. I hope I can come up with a solution that does not involve reinventing the wheel. Sure would have been nice if all it needed was the new hinges that I bought...
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