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Dave Bese
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General Chat
04-05-2011, 11:00 PM
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1972 Havasu
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Dave Bese
1972 Havasu
I purchased the trailer from Debra in CA. This past weekend I made the trip down and brought it home. If you look at the pics of the 1971 unit here; they made changes in 1972.
They did away with...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-04-2011, 05:27 PM
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Pop-up owners: Windows in your canvas?
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3,939
Posted By
Dave Bese
When I do replace the canvas; I will use a...
When I do replace the canvas; I will use a lighter fabric (Sunbrella) which is easier to sew. The screens are sewn into the material and the 'windows are clear vynil which are sewn at the bottom and...
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General Chat
03-03-2011, 02:53 PM
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Trip Memory Rocks
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2,713
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Dave Bese
Well, I am a rockhound sooo . . . . However;...
Well, I am a rockhound sooo . . . .
However; one thing that I have found as most precious on my Meandering . . .I've collected some new friends.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
03-02-2011, 11:47 PM
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'77 Boler -- total newbies
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30,078
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Dave Bese
Sam; for surface rust, use a wire brush then get...
Sam; for surface rust, use a wire brush then get Rust Converter (Auto parts store). POR- 15 will not stop the rust; it will continue to rust under the application. It's meant to cover pittting and...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-01-2011, 05:01 PM
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What to do before an accident
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1,909
Posted By
Dave Bese
And as Bill Cosby said "first you say it; then...
And as Bill Cosby said "first you say it; then you do it"
Mom: "Did he have clean underwear?"
Nurse: "Yes, we found them in the glovebox"
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General Chat
03-01-2011, 04:57 PM
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Whats fuel costs gonna cause?
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3,843
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Dave Bese
Doubtfull I'll log 13,000 miles as I did last...
Doubtfull I'll log 13,000 miles as I did last year. As I have a new project to keep me busy this summer; I'll still make appearances at Gatherings and trips into the mountains for purty rocks.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
02-26-2011, 10:37 PM
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Air Dam on tow vehicle for aerodynamics
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17,797
Posted By
Dave Bese
Doubtful. The air dam would need to be located at...
Doubtful. The air dam would need to be located at the extreme rear of the tow vehicle and be as wide as the trailer to have any affect. You will also notice that the big rigs use side spoilers to...
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Hi, I am....
02-17-2011, 08:14 PM
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Hi from Tacoma WA
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Posted By
Dave Bese
Bondo? If it's just screw holes; it's OK, but if...
Bondo? If it's just screw holes; it's OK, but if there is any cracking or breaks in the fiber; then that's another story
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Hi, I am....
02-17-2011, 01:10 PM
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Hi from Tacoma WA
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Dave Bese
Hi Jeff; just up the road here (outside of...
Hi Jeff; just up the road here (outside of Purdy). If you need any pointers or assistance on working fiberglass repairs, let me know, as I spent 36 years at Boeing and have resin in the bloodstream.
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Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales
02-03-2011, 04:53 PM
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"Why did the chicken cross the road?" Answers at last.
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1,464
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Dave Bese
The chicken crossed the road to show the raccoon...
The chicken crossed the road to show the raccoon and possum it could be done
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-05-2011, 05:30 PM
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Portable propane shower
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6,005
Posted By
Dave Bese
I purchased a Zodi 10 years ago ($60) and used it...
I purchased a Zodi 10 years ago ($60) and used it for tent camping. I like it a lot. I am converting it to be plumbed into the trailer's water system.
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
01-04-2011, 03:19 PM
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a new dutch oven for Christmas
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3,412
Posted By
Dave Bese
I also spend time over at T&TTT; Dean in CA has...
I also spend time over at T&TTT; Dean in CA has several videos on YouTube using his DOs. Having partaken of some of his cooking . . . .well, just thinking about it makes me drool.
YouTube -...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
12-09-2010, 05:35 PM
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Toast??
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6,626
Posted By
Dave Bese
Yea Hersey; pork fat rules!!
Yea Hersey; pork fat rules!!
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Classified Archives
12-09-2010, 05:32 PM
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Its now on eBay ~ 1960 Holiday House Model X Geographic
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22,632
Posted By
Dave Bese
There was a complete discussion on this at T&ttt...
There was a complete discussion on this at T&ttt including 'before' pics: Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers :: View topic - 1960 Geographic (https://www.mikenchell.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=41109)
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
12-09-2010, 12:17 PM
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Making a voltage/current control panel...
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3,635
Posted By
Dave Bese
Fine job; could you list part numbers? I checked...
Fine job; could you list part numbers? I checked the site and there are several variants of parts.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-28-2010, 08:52 PM
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Aluminum Frame - Anyone have one?
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Posted By
Dave Bese
Having worked in aerospace 36 years, I saw a ton...
Having worked in aerospace 36 years, I saw a ton of welded aluminum structures. The key is the alloy. Only 6061-t6 is allowed by FAA and all welds have to be tested at 150% load. That specific alloy...
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General Chat
11-17-2010, 04:46 PM
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Winter Is Coming
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2,609
Posted By
Dave Bese
First of many Artic fronts pushing south from...
First of many Artic fronts pushing south from Canada. So far only white above 3000 feet. Just really cold rain
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-17-2010, 12:34 AM
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Best location for a ground
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10,739
Posted By
Dave Bese
Normal practice is to have a dedicated ground...
Normal practice is to have a dedicated ground wire for all 12V connections. Do not use a chassis ground. You should have a fusebox or panel for the accesories. There should be a ground connection...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
11-16-2010, 11:56 PM
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Feb 11-13,2011: 4th Annual Quartzsite Gathering
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12,057
Posted By
Dave Bese
If I get the refurb on Amber Rose done in time ....
If I get the refurb on Amber Rose done in time . . . .lotsa purty rocks in that area
Forum:
General Chat
11-16-2010, 09:29 PM
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6
A true 'Egg' camper
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4,204
Posted By
Dave Bese
A true 'Egg' camper
Behind the Curtains - Camping the modern way (https://purecontemporary.blogs.com/behind_the_curtains/2008/08/camping-the-mod.html)
...
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General Chat
11-16-2010, 11:40 AM
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22
Winter Is Coming
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2,609
Posted By
Dave Bese
Typical of W. WA; wet! Had a windstorm go thru...
Typical of W. WA; wet! Had a windstorm go thru last night; winds to 60 mph but mostly on the West Sound region. Had a 4.2 quake down by Mossyrock this morning. Supposed to be getting cold air out of...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-10-2010, 05:05 PM
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tire size for 1972 Boler
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8,165
Posted By
Dave Bese
Having bought new tires a few months ago; the...
Having bought new tires a few months ago; the tire on the trailer were B78-13 which converted to 165-80R13ST. Got them in stock at Big-O
Forum:
General Chat
11-07-2010, 06:13 PM
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21
Campbell's soup commercial
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4,634
Posted By
Dave Bese
That's Ageless Hippie
That's Ageless Hippie
Forum:
General Chat
10-31-2010, 06:56 PM
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Coleman Hot Water On Demand
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3,779
Posted By
Dave Bese
When I was still tent camping, I bought this: ...
When I was still tent camping, I bought this:
https://www.zodi.com/Images/b%20image/6184b.jpg
Of course it was about $100 less then. As I will have onboard tank and pump; all I will be using...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-29-2010, 08:52 PM
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Spare Tire Bracket
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4,231
Posted By
Dave Bese
Of course then you can have the Cadillac of spare...
Of course then you can have the Cadillac of spare tires; the table spare
Teardrops & Tiny Travel Trailers :: View topic - Rear Bumper W/ Spare tire /becomes a Table...
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Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales
10-29-2010, 05:03 PM
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5
Tools explained
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1,693
Posted By
Dave Bese
Ya forgot the ever popular Crescent hammer
Ya forgot the ever popular Crescent hammer
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-29-2010, 12:19 PM
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4
Rebuild of Amber Rose
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1,804
Posted By
Dave Bese
She's been Amber Rose from day 1. From a poem;...
She's been Amber Rose from day 1. From a poem; 'And I awoke to an amber rose dawn'
The color change just follows that.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-28-2010, 09:30 PM
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11
Spare Tire Bracket
Views:
4,231
Posted By
Dave Bese
Matt; where the bolts go thru the 'glass',...
Matt; where the bolts go thru the 'glass', enlarge the holes and install grommets. This will allow movement of the bolts without impacting the 'glass'; i.e.;no cracking
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-28-2010, 05:26 PM
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4
Rebuild of Amber Rose
Views:
1,804
Posted By
Dave Bese
Rebuild of Amber Rose
After logging over 13,000 miles this year; the '73 Compact Jr. is showing it's age. Have spent the last couple of weeks drawing plans. The colors: the exterior will be Watermellon over Pink Petal...
Forum:
General Chat
10-20-2010, 06:03 PM
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229
Paint Jobs, real and imagined
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319,950
Posted By
Dave Bese
While travelling and at gatherings; I've noticed...
While travelling and at gatherings; I've noticed a majority of WHITE, white and more white. While some of the larger units have some graphics, they tend to be in rather drab colors.
As Amber Rose...
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Camping, Campout Reports
10-19-2010, 04:23 PM
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3
Custer state park in the Black Hills
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1,569
Posted By
Dave Bese
I stayed at the Lodge Campground in...
I stayed at the Lodge Campground in mid-September. Very clean and quiet. Modern restrooms and showers. The Lodge itself is less than a mile away. Resturant/bar. While I was there, they had a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-19-2010, 04:15 PM
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21
Has anyone mounted the propane regulator off the camper body?
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8,578
Posted By
Dave Bese
Since the kitchen is in the rear of the Campact...
Since the kitchen is in the rear of the Campact Jr. The gas line goes under the trailer and enters thru the floor under the stove. I carry the bottle in the truck and strap down the flex-hose and...
Forum:
General Chat
10-16-2010, 10:25 PM
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12
Poll:
How much does your Trailer get used?
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1,703
Posted By
Dave Bese
I logged over 13,000 miles on the truck this year...
I logged over 13,000 miles on the truck this year on trips, so likely 90% of that was with the trailer attached.
Forum:
General Chat
10-14-2010, 04:31 PM
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4,018
Sightings!
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618,727
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Dave Bese
https://i53.tinypic.com/302wfav.jpg Her name...
https://i53.tinypic.com/302wfav.jpg
Her name is Lynn from San Diego. Parked next to me in Holbrook, AZ. 2009 model; towed with 2 year old Honda CRV
...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-13-2010, 12:44 PM
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228
NOG - N. Oregon Gathering - October 8-10, 2010
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27,881
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Dave Bese
I did manage to find a break in the rain and...
I did manage to find a break in the rain and meandered about with the camera; just an assortment of the various types of eggs
NOG10-2010 - Album - TinyPic - Free Image Hosting, Photo Sharing &...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
10-12-2010, 12:15 PM
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Cast iron dutch oven and recipes...
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3,572
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Dave Bese
I love my CI!! I'm always on the lookout for...
I love my CI!! I'm always on the lookout for additions to my collection. While I haven't found an 'old' DO; I do have a 60 year old 4-in-1 that I can use as a DO. Maybe next NOG, I'll break out the...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-11-2010, 07:07 PM
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228
NOG - N. Oregon Gathering - October 8-10, 2010
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27,881
Posted By
Dave Bese
There are spots to collect marine fossils; if the...
There are spots to collect marine fossils; if the river isn't too high, perhaps carnelian. Up near Goble there are zeolites, but that's for specimen collectors as they are microscopic for the most...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-11-2010, 06:21 PM
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114
WA |
June 10-12, 2011: Taidnapum (WA State) Get-Together
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14,325
Posted By
Dave Bese
Amber Rose will be in 276, unless I come down...
Amber Rose will be in 276, unless I come down with a bug like last year
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-11-2010, 08:08 AM
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144
April 22-24, 2011: NOG - N. Oregon Gathering
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17,510
Posted By
Dave Bese
Just got back from the Fall Gathering; fun but...
Just got back from the Fall Gathering; fun but dampish. I'll be there in April; site 65. And I know there's purty rocks in that area. Staying Friday thru Monday.
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-26-2010, 07:34 PM
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228
NOG - N. Oregon Gathering - October 8-10, 2010
Views:
27,881
Posted By
Dave Bese
All that will be needed is something like a 3...
All that will be needed is something like a 3 pronged weeder used in the garden.
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'Caveat' This is rare and hard to find. You may find other agtes or jasper
The good news . . . .after...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-24-2010, 10:02 PM
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228
NOG - N. Oregon Gathering - October 8-10, 2010
Views:
27,881
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Dave Bese
Ah Grasshopper (Heathgal) you have much to learn....
Ah Grasshopper (Heathgal) you have much to learn. Agates come in all colors of the rainbow. I likely am carrying 10 pounds of blue right now plus a slab of Montana Moss agate that has red and green....
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-12-2010, 07:45 PM
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228
NOG - N. Oregon Gathering - October 8-10, 2010
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27,881
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Dave Bese
Well, by far no 'expert', but for those who want...
Well, by far no 'expert', but for those who want to tag along, it's OK with me. Thinking about the Gathering the other day as I was gathering turitella (fossil snail shells in black agate) I picked...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-28-2010, 12:05 AM
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Death by tree
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5,080
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Dave Bese
If you or friends have FG skills; buy it back...
If you or friends have FG skills; buy it back from the insurance company.
Forum:
General Chat
08-27-2010, 10:46 PM
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Name for Our Egg
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1,537
Posted By
Dave Bese
A 4th egg???!!!! Seems like you've . . . . ...
A 4th egg???!!!!
Seems like you've . . . .
Gone . .
EGGStreme
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-27-2010, 10:41 PM
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I Did It Again...A Compact Jr.
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42,074
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Dave Bese
Wished I had found this sooner. Was over in...
Wished I had found this sooner. Was over in Ephrata in May. Heading east tomorrow, but heading south after crossing the Columbia. Well, next year perhaps.
Forum:
General Chat
08-27-2010, 09:19 PM
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Compact Jr.
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2,373
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Dave Bese
Larry; my 73 loaded; 2 deep cycle, food, bedding,...
Larry; my 73 loaded; 2 deep cycle, food, bedding, clothes, pots and pans, scaled at 1240. I'm curious as to what changes you made to add that much weight?
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-27-2010, 07:46 PM
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Bearing Maintenance Tips from "Good Sam Club".
Views:
2,096
Posted By
Dave Bese
Good Sam is known for having RV users take their...
Good Sam is known for having RV users take their units in to be serviced; rather than owner maintainance.
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Hobbies & Passions
08-27-2010, 07:32 PM
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Rockhounding and Cabachon Jewelry
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2,405
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Dave Bese
Thanx Cheryl. I located his eBay page and sent...
Thanx Cheryl. I located his eBay page and sent him a warning . . .I mean message about my appearance
Forum:
Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-27-2010, 01:03 PM
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Casita Window Repairs
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11,719
Posted By
Dave Bese
The Compact Jr uses hex-head screws thru the FG...
The Compact Jr uses hex-head screws thru the FG and into 3/4" wood trim on the interior.
The best sealant is what is used on automotive windshields
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-27-2010, 12:28 PM
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GMC Terrain does the trick!
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7,738
Posted By
Dave Bese
Nice combination! These little units tow great;...
Nice combination!
These little units tow great; I have an 08 Ranger 4X4 and barely notice the trailer.
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