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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-22-2013, 05:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By Andy B
What is the misinformation in the 2nd post?

What is the misinformation in the 2nd post?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-18-2013, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,626
Posted By Andy B
My 1980 Burro had significant cracks in the...

My 1980 Burro had significant cracks in the center seam. The seam was cracked both front and rear where it meets the floor. It was cracked in front at the top and bottom of the window and in the rear...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-17-2013, 03:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,184
Posted By Andy B
Keep in mind that many of these laws were written...

Keep in mind that many of these laws were written some time ago and may use terms that are not commonly used today. Without seeing the actual laws it isn't possible to tell, but what is referred to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-16-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,184
Posted By Andy B
State by state information... Looks OK in many...

State by state information... Looks OK in many states...

Telematics | AAA/CAA Digest of Motor Laws (https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/telematics/)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-16-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,184
Posted By Andy B
I read somewhere that it is illegal to drive...

I read somewhere that it is illegal to drive forward with the camera operating if the display is visible from the front seat area. The same as having a TV or dvd player in operation, it is considered...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-15-2013, 09:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,148
Posted By Andy B
The following quote from trailer weights in the...

The following quote from trailer weights in the real world, post #201

"Since my wheel-weighers display weight in 20 pound increments, "Tolerance" is +/- 20 pounds, making the margin of error 40...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-15-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,148
Posted By Andy B
Something to keep in mind when using that list is...

Something to keep in mind when using that list is the type of scale used to get those tongue weights. If I remember correctly, the scale only reads in 20 pound increments, and so a measured weight...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,512
Posted By Andy B
Both, one of them is more or less flat on either...

Both, one of them is more or less flat on either side of the seam, with the curve mostly at the center seam. The other one is more of a smooth curve from one side of the window to the other.
When a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-11-2013, 04:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,512
Posted By Andy B
The front and rear windows on the Burro 13 are...

The front and rear windows on the Burro 13 are curved to the sides but straight up and down. Even though there are what looks like molded flat areas in the fiberglass where the windows are mounted,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2013, 07:42 AM
Replies: 466
Views: 61,706
Posted By Andy B
Some of the spacers can convert one bolt pattern...

Some of the spacers can convert one bolt pattern to another if that is the limiting factor. If the tire guys can't find a 1/2" negative offset maybe they could find a 1.5" negative offset and you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-17-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 61,706
Posted By Andy B
I have not read all the posts, but if I...

I have not read all the posts, but if I understand correctly the tires rub on the inside of the wheelwells and there is enough room at the outside of the wheelwells. If that is the case, how about...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 136,111
Posted By Andy B
Most AC plywood glue does not have an exterior...

Most AC plywood glue does not have an exterior rating. That means it can delaminate if it gets wet. Plywood with exterior rated glue has an X in the designation, for example CDX has a C side, and a D...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-01-2013, 06:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,592
Posted By Andy B
Thomas, Good luck with your floor repair. I...

Thomas,
Good luck with your floor repair. I replaced the entire floor in my 1980 Burro. Before I ripped up the floor I did not think that there was nearly as much rot as I found.
If you have not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2013, 04:18 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 66,050
Posted By Andy B
Shawn, more than twenty years ago I installed a...

Shawn, more than twenty years ago I installed a whole house pre-charged AC system. The inside unit, outside unit and lines were all pre-charged. It was not difficult, worked well, and the price was...
Forum: General Chat 04-07-2013, 03:06 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,695
Posted By Andy B
The BTU is simply the energy amount required to...

The BTU is simply the energy amount required to raise one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit.

Talk about confusion, there is a small calorie and a large calorie, the large calorie is equal to...
Forum: General Chat 04-07-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 7,695
Posted By Andy B
I agree... did you ever hear the old saying "A...

I agree... did you ever hear the old saying "A pint is a pound, the world around".

If I remember correctly from many years ago, the meter was based on 1/10000th the distance from the North Pole...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2013, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,070
Posted By Andy B
There is a pin with a small C-clip that must also...

There is a pin with a small C-clip that must also be removed in addition to the screws. It has been a while, but I think the C-clip is under the outside handle. Use some needle nose plyers or a small...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,132
Posted By Andy B
Look at post #9 in the following link. The...

Look at post #9 in the following link. The location was accurate for my 1980 burro. I did have to carefully sand the paint away to see it.
...
Forum: General Chat 01-13-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 226,169
Posted By Andy B
Since I am the one who's weight measurement is...

Since I am the one who's weight measurement is being questioned, I will respond with some additional information.

Prior to weighing the trailer I thought about the angle difference by having the...
Forum: General Chat 11-03-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,081
Posted By Andy B
The chart shows the tow capacity for both the 4...

The chart shows the tow capacity for both the 4 and 6 cyl trucks as 3500 pounds without a tow package (listed as
"Standard" in the chart).
The 4 cyl does not have the V6 tow package available so...
Forum: General Chat 11-03-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,081
Posted By Andy B
My 2007 4 cyl 2.7 l Tacoma has a 3500 pound tow...

My 2007 4 cyl 2.7 l Tacoma has a 3500 pound tow rating. I just looked at the Toyota web site and the 2013 4 cyl 2.7 l Tacoma still has the same 3500 pound tow rating. Too bad if you hit the boiling...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-01-2012, 06:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,270
Posted By Andy B
This same topic has been discussed several times...

This same topic has been discussed several times here previously, a search will provide more information.

Two very good reasons to get an oversized converter:

1) As previously pointed out...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-30-2012, 05:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Creek, Great to hear you finished the...

Creek,

Great to hear you finished the floor, did you have any problems or did it go as planned? We would love to see some pictures!!

Andy
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-19-2012, 03:02 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 42,140
Posted By Andy B
Thanks for the detailed reply Norm. It sounds...

Thanks for the detailed reply Norm. It sounds like the panels are producing some power under adverse conditions since you have been parked in the shade for weeks and still read 13 volts. I look...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-18-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 42,140
Posted By Andy B
Norm, I would appreciate any insight you...

Norm,

I would appreciate any insight you could give us on how well the panels charge in low light conditions. For example if parked in the full shade do they produce usable power? Same if there...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2012, 04:30 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 95,083
Posted By Andy B
Regis, Just ignore those who would rather...

Regis,

Just ignore those who would rather find fault than contribute.

Thanks for making the sound measurements, I like to see numbers too. It is interesting that the DB level you measured for...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-25-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Looks good Jane! Did you fiberglass the edges of...

Looks good Jane! Did you fiberglass the edges of the floor on the outside? If you did then you know the fun of applying it overhead.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-17-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,233
Posted By Andy B
Yes, they are not the same thing, however they...

Yes, they are not the same thing, however they are directly proportional. Carlisle provides a chart of load limits vs tire pressure at the same link and also has the following quote:

Therefore, a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-17-2012, 04:12 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 16,233
Posted By Andy B
Here is what Carlisle also has to say in the same...

Here is what Carlisle also has to say in the same link that you provided:

Review tire sidewall stamping information and the vehicle owner’s manual for the vehicle load limits and proper tire...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-05-2012, 07:32 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Jane, Very nice... I like the way you used the...

Jane,
Very nice... I like the way you used the struts to hold the doorway open the correct amount and the strap to pull it closed. That will keep the body stable until the floor is installed.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-04-2012, 03:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 18,383
Posted By Andy B
???? Rotary blade cutting backwards for...

???? Rotary blade cutting backwards for Plexiglas? I have cut tens of thousands of feet of acrylic (Plexiglas) and have never heard of installing a blade backwards. If the blade was backwards it...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-30-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Creek, I cleaned out the slot around the Burro...

Creek,
I cleaned out the slot around the Burro perimeter with a chisel and the Harbor Freight version of the vibrating multi tool. After fitting the floor pieces they were coated with several coats...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-21-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Jane, if you have not already used the urethane,...

Jane, if you have not already used the urethane, I would recommend skipping that step. If you urethane before using epoxy, then the epoxy will only be attached to the urethane and not the wood. I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-21-2012, 06:57 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Creek, I used a 3/4" bit that is flat on the top....

Creek, I used a 3/4" bit that is flat on the top. It took multiple passes around the perimeter because the slots were about 2" or more deep. The ship laps only took 1 pass because they overlap about...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-21-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Creek, Jane provided some good advice and...

Creek,
Jane provided some good advice and pictures, you can also look at earlier posts in this thread to see pictures of when I replaced the floor. The front and back pieces are fully supported on 3...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-19-2012, 08:53 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,233
Posted By Andy B
That would be true if you are using steel wire,...

That would be true if you are using steel wire, but if you are using copper wire then heating it and then cooling it either slowly or rapidly will anneal the metal making it softer and less likely to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2012, 04:36 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Jane, Wow... you were not kidding, your...

Jane,

Wow... you were not kidding, your reinforced frame has all the same features that I added to mine, the same added angle reinforcement, even the half chain links for tie downs and the same...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-18-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 12,499
Posted By Andy B
JCWhitney has several types in 15ft lengths for...

JCWhitney has several types in 15ft lengths for less.
Fairchild Industries WINDOW WEATHERSTRIPS FOR ALL VEHICLES - JCWhitney...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-15-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 29,865
Posted By Andy B
Jane, my Burro is still under a tarp that is tied...

Jane, my Burro is still under a tarp that is tied down and is not easy to get to. It will be another month or so before I get a chance to work on it so I don't have any pictures or measurements. I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-15-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,922
Posted By Andy B
Creek, I lifted it by myself and used 1 car jack...

Creek, I lifted it by myself and used 1 car jack and blocking to lift it. There are pictures and a description in post 33 here....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-15-2012, 07:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,922
Posted By Andy B
Before I replaced the Burro floor I thought about...

Before I replaced the Burro floor I thought about alternatives, but decided the alternatives had drawbacks that I was not comfortable with. When I took the floor apart, I realized that the plywood...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-21-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,826
Posted By Andy B
Fred, See post 33 in the following link for...

Fred,

See post 33 in the following link for pictures of lifting a Burro body off the frame.

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/no-wonder-the-burro-floor-is-rotted-43697-3.html

Andy
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,584
Posted By Andy B
I always thought that LED was significantly more...

I always thought that LED was significantly more efficient than fluorescent and the web sites below seem to say that LEDs use 1/2 to 1/5th the amount of power to produce the same amount of light.

...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-20-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,536
Posted By Andy B
The definition of subfloor from dictionary.com is...

The definition of subfloor from dictionary.com is "a subfloor is a rough floor beneath a finished floor". They also define flooring as "one of two or more layers of material composing a floor: rough...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-19-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,536
Posted By Andy B
Not sure I understand the objection to calling...

Not sure I understand the objection to calling the OSB in a Scamp the subfloor, or how someone could put a subfloor over the top of the original floor since a subfloor is the bottom decking. Using...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-17-2011, 05:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,536
Posted By Andy B
To clarify what the term subfloor means... a...

To clarify what the term subfloor means... a subfloor is a rough floor beneath a finished floor. So Scamp has a subfloor unless the OSB floor is showing on the inside of the trailer and there is no...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-16-2011, 07:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,536
Posted By Andy B
Most of the rot in my Burro 13 floor was because...

Most of the rot in my Burro 13 floor was because of water soaking into the edges of the plywood around the wheel wells. Water also soaked into the plywood edges at the doorway and where the wires and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-16-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,536
Posted By Andy B
When you say a better way that could have two...

When you say a better way that could have two very different meanings.

If better way means more protection, then coating with epoxy and fiberglass will give much better protection than just...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-07-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,208
Posted By Andy B
Thanks to Brian B-P for the link below. There...

Thanks to Brian B-P for the link below. There seems to be some confusion about the VHB tape construction. Some quotes from the manufacturer about several types of VHB tape are shown below from page 2...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-05-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,208
Posted By Andy B
Based on the description on Modern Marvels, it is...

Based on the description on Modern Marvels, it is foam. To quote them " the secret behind VHB tape is acrylic foam". The quote is at 2:50 in the YouTube link.

3M VHB tape final - YouTube...
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