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Forum: Classified Archives 04-13-2012, 08:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,510
Posted By Jon W
Fridge Has Been Sold

Gone, daddy, gone.
Forum: Classified Archives 03-16-2012, 08:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,510
Posted By Jon W
Hey world, I still have this fridge. If somebody...

Hey world, I still have this fridge. If somebody is willing to drive to NE Illinois to pick it up, that's easiest. I'm also willing to take it to a local pack & ship place to get an estimate on...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-11-2011, 09:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,513
Posted By Jon W
Freedom from voids is only part of the spec for...

Freedom from voids is only part of the spec for marine grade plywood. All contain waterproof glue, but so does plain old exterior grade plywood. Some types also contain wood preservative. Mine was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-10-2011, 10:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,513
Posted By Jon W
I had a similar failure on my '81 Scamp....

I had a similar failure on my '81 Scamp. Unfortunately, this happens top lots of fiberglass trailers. The problem with having the resin/glass under the plywood is that it keeps water from getting out...
Forum: Classified Archives 12-10-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,510
Posted By Jon W
@Frederick L. Simson, Hauling it to a...

@Frederick L. Simson,

Hauling it to a shipper is no big deal. It's finding a big enough carton and proper cushioning so it can survive shipping that's the problem. If UPS or Fedex breaks it, they...
Forum: Classified Archives 12-05-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,510
Posted By Jon W
Hey world, I still have this old fridge. I can't...

Hey world, I still have this old fridge. I can't bring myself to tossing it. Somebody out there has to have a good home for this thing. Anybody?
Forum: Classified Archives 09-04-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,510
Posted By Jon W
I just PM'ed you, pbraunton.

I just PM'ed you, pbraunton.
Forum: Classified Archives 08-15-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,510
Posted By Jon W
Yep, I was disappointed, too. The smallest unit...

Yep, I was disappointed, too. The smallest unit with a freezer is just too big for a 13ft rig. Too bad they couldn't have at least made the new ones the same size.
Forum: Classified Archives 08-13-2011, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,510
Posted By Jon W
Dometic RM211 3-Way Fridge - Ugly but Functional

Asking $75 the factory original Dometic RM211 3-way fridge from my '81 Scamp 13ft. I last ran it on propane 2 years ago and it worked. I tried 12VDC and 120VAC recently and it still gets cold. This...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-25-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jon W
This unit has been SOLD.

This unit has been SOLD.
Forum: Classified Archives 07-25-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jon W
This cooktop has been SOLD to a happy recipient.

This cooktop has been SOLD to a happy recipient.
Forum: Classified Archives 07-09-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jon W
Still have it. I was considering deep-sixing it...

Still have it. I was considering deep-sixing it because I need the room, but I figured there was somebody out there with a hole in his galley cabinet who needs this thing.

I can't remember if I...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-20-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jon W
Photos for the curious

Rusty, but, hey, it works.
Forum: Classified Archives 05-18-2011, 08:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jon W
Photos and Dimensions

Top measures 18-3/4 X 13-1/2. Bottom is 17 X 11-3/4 X 3. Here are a couple of photos:
Forum: Classified Archives 04-29-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jon W
Update: Pick it up yourself and it's free. I'll...

Update: Pick it up yourself and it's free. I'll only charge you the 20 bucks if I have to pack it and arrange shipping. That's still slave's wages for me!
Forum: Classified Archives 04-29-2011, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jon W
Vitreo Safari Cooktop form '81 Scamp 13

Vitreo Safari 2-burner cooktop. Free if you pick it up from my home in Batavia, IL. This is the original which came from my '81 Scamp 13. It worked when I last tested it almost two years ago. This...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-22-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,227
Posted By Jon W
Vitreo Safari 2-Burner Cooktop from '81 Scamp 13

For sale: Vitreo Safari 2-burner cooktop. $20 firm, plus you pay for shipping or pickup from my home in Batavia, IL. This is the original which came from my '81 Scamp 13. It worked when I last tested...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2010, 11:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,703
Posted By Jon W
The whole reason for using Reflectix instead of a...

The whole reason for using Reflectix instead of a simple foil barrier is that it has a built-in air space. If you're hanging a reflective barrier in your attic, Reflectix is a waste of money since...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2010, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,640
Posted By Jon W
In a home, CO alarms last about 5-7 years. After...

In a home, CO alarms last about 5-7 years. After that, the sensor wears out or gets contaminated. In the harsher environment of a trailer or RV, your unit may expire sooner. In most newer products, a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-02-2010, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,665
Posted By Jon W
Yikes! We've hijacked this thread from Lloyd! ...

Yikes! We've hijacked this thread from Lloyd!

To more directly answer your question: I'm not aware of any trailer or RV that gets wired to trip a breaker when the CO alarm actuates. A breaker is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-02-2010, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,665
Posted By Jon W
Sorry folks, but I can't post that list of alarms...

Sorry folks, but I can't post that list of alarms I originally promised, as much as I'd like to. Being in the industry, I have to be really careful about what I say regarding any particular brand or...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-02-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,380
Posted By Jon W
I'm in the middle of installing brakes for the...

I'm in the middle of installing brakes for the first time. I'm using a (hopefully complete) kit of retrofit brake add-on parts I bought and just getting to the first drum. What kind of Permatex do I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2010, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,665
Posted By Jon W
CO gas diffuses pretty much everywhere, which is...

CO gas diffuses pretty much everywhere, which is why you see them mounted on ceilings and plugged into wall sockets. Propane and LP gas are heavier than air, so at or below your cooktop level is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2010, 07:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,665
Posted By Jon W
I work on smoke and CO alarms for a living. Just...

I work on smoke and CO alarms for a living. Just going into alarm had better not trip your breaker! If your CO alarm is more than 5 years old (some newer ones just coming out will go for 7), pitch it...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2010, 08:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,210
Posted By Jon W
I'm glad you started with "If", Donna. Most bad...

I'm glad you started with "If", Donna. Most bad axles are old, but not all old ones are bad. My trailer was suspended by jack stands for most of its life - one of the few things its previous owners...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-27-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,210
Posted By Jon W
If you end up buying an older trailer, make sure...

If you end up buying an older trailer, make sure you get the right brake kit for it. Older Torflex axles with 4-bolt wheels usually have a smaller 1" spindle which tales different drums, bearings...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-23-2010, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,596
Posted By Jon W
Online Metals

I'd like to recommend a source of metals and plastics to add to the the Links page: Online Metals Online Metal Store | Small Quantity Metal Orders | Metal Cutting, Sales & Shipping | Buy Steel,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-21-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,260
Posted By Jon W
Since my coupler was 29 years old and I was about...

Since my coupler was 29 years old and I was about to paint my frame, I had a new Fulton 33305-1362 2" coupler welded on. The old one might have been adjustable, but I didn't feel like taking a chance...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-21-2010, 06:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,123
Posted By Jon W
Sorry, these have been sold.

Sorry, these have been sold.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-19-2010, 10:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,122
Posted By Jon W
Noob, Simson, I used a cup-shaped knotted...

Noob, Simson,

I used a cup-shaped knotted wire wheel on an angle grinder to remove the more stubborn areas of Ensolite and used a plain old narrow putty scraper where it was a bit looser. The cup...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-19-2010, 03:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,122
Posted By Jon W
I'm just starting to experiment with Ensolite...

I'm just starting to experiment with Ensolite alternatives. Unfortunately, I was not able to salvage my Ensolite. The glue that held it in place actually peeled completely off of the shell in several...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-18-2010, 08:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 24,496
Posted By Jon W
My rig came with about 47lbs of white silicone...

My rig came with about 47lbs of white silicone stuck in every imaginable nook, cranny and crevice and, yes, under all of the rivets and remounted windows and top vent. The original owner of my...
Forum: Classified Archives 09-18-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,123
Posted By Jon W
Scamp Wedding Cake Tail Lights from '81 For Sale

I know all you purists out there will be horrified by this, but I'm putting LED tail and turn signal lights on my '81 Scamp. I have a pair of hard-to-find "wedding cake" style tail light assemblies...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-11-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 15,972
Posted By Jon W
I towed my 13' Scamp with my '05 VW Golf TDI...

I towed my 13' Scamp with my '05 VW Golf TDI exactly once - to get it home so I could tear it apart and repair it. I went fairly slow - 60-65MPH on the interstate - and had no trouble towing it (in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-25-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,035
Posted By Jon W
I ended up covering my floor panels with aluminum...

I ended up covering my floor panels with aluminum sheet and FRP (a.k.a. Marlite, milk house board, etc.) depending on location. Excuse the following long story, but it may contain useful lessons...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-21-2010, 09:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,756
Posted By Jon W
[at]Greg A - That's quite the saga. Sort of...

[at]Greg A - That's quite the saga. Sort of reminds me of a Monty Python skit called Prawn Salad Ltd. Prawn Salad Ltd (https://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=48dPi7C8wdw&feature=related)

[at]Roy in TO -...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-20-2010, 10:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,756
Posted By Jon W
Arrow I'm doing a top-down restoration on an '81 Scamp...

I'm doing a top-down restoration on an '81 Scamp 13ft. The droopy old Torflex axle is definitely due for replacement, just as it is with all of the other elderly trailers with this type of axle. I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-26-2010, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,024
Posted By Jon W
I work for a major manufacturer of smoke and CO...

I work for a major manufacturer of smoke and CO alarms (can't divulge that without getting in trouble with my corporate masters). I will definitely install smoke, CO and propane alarms in my trailer...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-26-2010, 11:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,423
Posted By Jon W
Nice job! I have my '81 all gutted, ensolite is...

Nice job! I have my '81 all gutted, ensolite is all ground off - total rehab including all new floors. My exterior is in rough shape, and I'm going to have to give it a new coating of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-05-2010, 11:24 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,884
Posted By Jon W
I just finished gutting my 13' Scamp. The older...

I just finished gutting my 13' Scamp. The older ones had vinyl-covered Ensolite foam, whereas the new ones have "fuzzy stuff" over reflective bubbles, like your rig. I'm going to try attaching 3/16"...
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