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Classified Archives
11-12-2010, 09:39 AM
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1999 17 ft Burro, $5500 Siler City NC
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joelh
Camper is sold pending receipt of deposit. ...
Camper is sold pending receipt of deposit. Thanks to everyone who inquired.
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Classified Archives
11-12-2010, 08:42 AM
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1999 17 ft Burro, $5500 Siler City NC
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Posted By
joelh
I don't know the exact dry weight. I am guessing...
I don't know the exact dry weight. I am guessing about 2000 lbs. There is a chart on the forum of campers measures at a get together and both Burros came in at about 3200 loaded.
Here is a link...
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Classified Archives
11-11-2010, 07:22 AM
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1999 17 ft Burro, $5500 Siler City NC
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joelh
1999 17 ft Burro, $5500 Siler City NC
Our travel plans have changed and I am selling my Burro. It is in very good condition. It is the model with the shower/toilet and 6 gallon water heater.
New tires June 2010, New battery, July...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-05-2010, 03:57 PM
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Air fitting to purge water lines?
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Posted By
joelh
never mind, found it at camping world. It is...
never mind, found it at camping world. It is called a blowout hose.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-05-2010, 03:49 PM
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Air fitting to purge water lines?
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Posted By
joelh
Air fitting to purge water lines?
Could someone point me to a link for an air fitting to purge my water lines. I am not finding one. I don't think I am searching properly because I don't know what to call it. Thanks.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-02-2010, 05:57 PM
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How often to backflush?
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Posted By
joelh
I have some great memories of my Grandfather...
I have some great memories of my Grandfather also, though I have to say, none of them involve a black tank:)
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-31-2010, 04:21 PM
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How often to backflush?
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4,219
Posted By
joelh
How often to backflush?
Just picked up a Flush King and cleaned out the black tank. Yuck! Should I do this every time I dump?
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-16-2010, 02:40 PM
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Bathrooms worth the space?
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joelh
I'll take the opposite tack. I really like have...
I'll take the opposite tack. I really like have a bathroom and shower. The middle of the night trek to the bath house is no fun for me and a deal breaker for my wife. In addition, we stayed in a...
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General Chat
10-14-2010, 01:27 PM
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Is this another scam CL ad?
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1,493
Posted By
joelh
That was the same burro that was up on ebay last...
That was the same burro that was up on ebay last week with a buy it now of $8000. Someone hijacked the pick off ebay to use in the scam. Why do some people have to take something good (craigslist)...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-10-2010, 05:45 PM
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Screen Rooms For a Bag Awning
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3,161
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joelh
I'm in exactly the same situation. My biggest...
I'm in exactly the same situation. My biggest concern is attaching the screen room to the body of the camper. I am not sure that I want to rivet snaps to the body of the camper
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-10-2010, 10:19 AM
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New Awning on my Burro
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2,172
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joelh
New Awning on my Burro
Installed a new shademaker awning on my Burro and tried it out yesterday. Thanks to everyone that posted on installing the rail. It was very easy, except that the Burro has almost nowhere to...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-04-2010, 01:51 PM
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1977 13' Scamp Rework
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joelh
Looks terrific! I stayed at a really nice...
Looks terrific! I stayed at a really nice campground just west of you, last week. 7 points at Percy Priest lake toward Nashville. If you haven't been, It would be a nice weekend destination.
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Hi, I am....
10-03-2010, 01:06 AM
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Greetings All !!
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joelh
Kevin, you may have already found this site: ...
Kevin, you may have already found this site: Molded Fiberglass Trailers | Fiberglass RV's For Sale (https://www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com)
It is run by a forum member and is a great resource. I...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-02-2010, 07:05 PM
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Death by tree
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joelh
Wow That is really nice! I love the little side...
Wow That is really nice! I love the little side window and I think I would like the layout with the shower up front and the open area in the middle.
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Camping, Campout Reports
09-30-2010, 05:56 PM
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7 points campground, Percy Priest Lake, Nashville
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joelh
7 points campground, Percy Priest Lake, Nashville
Stayed there 4 nights last week while in Nashville for a show. What a nice campground! The sites are paved and level and they were very private. The campground was full on Saturday night, but I...
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General Chat
09-30-2010, 02:31 PM
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The Dreaded Box Elder Bug
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Posted By
joelh
About every other year, we are overrun with them....
About every other year, we are overrun with them. The Farm supply place sold me a product called Talistar that seems to be working very well. I think I am going to cut down the tree they seem to...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-30-2010, 01:02 PM
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What size awning for my Burro?
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1,772
Posted By
joelh
" and children keep calling for rent money and...
" and children keep calling for rent money and they are too old to give up for adoption."
LOL! That sounds awfully familiar. The oldest did get a job this year and had gone 5 months without...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-30-2010, 11:12 AM
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What size awning for my Burro?
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Posted By
joelh
What size awning for my Burro?
I am ordering a bag awning for my Burro 17 and am wondering what size. Leaning toward 10 ft. Anyone have any thoughts. Also will the brackets that I can add to the camper to be able to use the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-29-2010, 06:18 PM
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my fridge stops working after 24 hrs
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1,371
Posted By
joelh
When mine runs on battery alone, the voltage...
When mine runs on battery alone, the voltage coming out of the battery drops to only about 6 volts after about 12 hrs. I am surprised it lased that long
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-29-2010, 05:42 PM
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7
Rooftop AC for my Burro?
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4,934
Posted By
joelh
Excellent!, just what I needed to know. BTW, I...
Excellent!, just what I needed to know. BTW, I am doing Maguires fiberglass restore this weekend, so hopefully my burro will look like your pics next week.
Forum:
General Chat
09-29-2010, 04:07 PM
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New EggCamper owner
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5,226
Posted By
joelh
You will love your egg. I bought a burro in July...
You will love your egg. I bought a burro in July and have 18 nights in it so far. It never fails to get noticed in the campground
Forum:
Classified Archives
09-29-2010, 03:39 PM
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1
Wanted: 3 way frig
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1,446
Posted By
joelh
I found mine at an RV salvage yard. It came out...
I found mine at an RV salvage yard. It came out of a poptop and I think I paid $250 for it. might be a good place to look
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-29-2010, 03:31 PM
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7
Rooftop AC for my Burro?
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4,934
Posted By
joelh
Thanks Mark! was the seam cut away so the the...
Thanks Mark! was the seam cut away so the the unit sits flush or are there blocks to stabilize it?
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-29-2010, 01:34 PM
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7
Rooftop AC for my Burro?
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4,934
Posted By
joelh
Rooftop AC for my Burro?
According to the paperwork my burro was supposed to have an extra 14 inch vent for a future ac install but that was never done. I can still see the sharpie marks where it was intended to go.
I am...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-29-2010, 01:27 PM
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32
Death by tree
Views:
5,087
Posted By
joelh
If you need a comp, I bought a 99 17 footer this...
If you need a comp, I bought a 99 17 footer this summer. Send me a pm if you want copies of my bill of sale. I bought it off of the fiberglass rvs for sale website.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-22-2010, 06:25 AM
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2
Repairing my "76" Scamp
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1,441
Posted By
joelh
20 guage is way to light. Depending on the...
20 guage is way to light. Depending on the current that you are drawing, 12 or even 10 would be a much better choice
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-15-2010, 10:10 AM
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8
Can't see the flame. Lighting my refrigerator
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3,312
Posted By
joelh
Can't see the flame. Lighting my refrigerator
I installed my 3 way yesterday. All day job, but it is working well. My one issue is that I can't see to tell if it is lit when running off propane. It has a little sight hole but I can see...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-14-2010, 06:40 AM
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10
Reciever Size?
Views:
2,141
Posted By
joelh
I made a mistake several years ago of putting a...
I made a mistake several years ago of putting a class II hitch on my van. My reasoning was that I had a 1 1/4 receiver built into a mazda tribute and I could move accessories back and forth. I...
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Forum Admin, News & Announcements
08-11-2010, 03:14 PM
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7
Search Help, what am I doing wrong?
Views:
1,651
Posted By
joelh
Don't have the answer but thanks for asking the...
Don't have the answer but thanks for asking the question. I have the same problem narrowing down searches.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-10-2010, 04:48 AM
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7
Electric dorm frig or 3 way?
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2,068
Posted By
joelh
I went through the same process for my burro. I...
I went through the same process for my burro. I ended up finding a rv salvage yard near me with a 3 way from a pop top for about $300. I have run it on a bench and it cools really well. This...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-09-2010, 12:31 PM
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25
Battery didn't charge while Driving
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6,469
Posted By
joelh
There is a good video tutorial on etrailer.com...
There is a good video tutorial on etrailer.com about wiring electric brakes and running a power feed to give 12v power at the plug. The power feed should come directly off of the battery with 10...
Forum:
General Chat
08-08-2010, 01:41 PM
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21
Difference between built in stoves and portable?
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15,332
Posted By
joelh
Before I bought my egg, I tent camped using a...
Before I bought my egg, I tent camped using a propane outdoor stove. Mine is a primus but colemans are kind of the standard. Pretty inexpensive and easy to use. Those little propane bottles are...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-08-2010, 01:31 PM
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14
Phillips vs Robertson screws
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7,001
Posted By
joelh
I am a woodworker and use square drive screws...
I am a woodworker and use square drive screws exclusively. I can honestly not remember a stripped out head. This a a great source for square drive hardware.
McFeely's Square Drive Screws -...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-30-2010, 05:01 AM
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4
Will this awning fit my Burro?
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2,848
Posted By
joelh
I realized that I didn't state the size just...
I realized that I didn't state the size just after I posted. It is a 17 ft widebody. I am thinking that the 8 ft bag awning would be about right.
I have never pop riveted (not that that has...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-29-2010, 08:06 PM
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4
Will this awning fit my Burro?
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2,848
Posted By
joelh
Will this awning fit my Burro?
would I saw a post with a link to this awning the other day and wondered if it would fit the Burro? I really enjoy having one, I think.
RV Bag Awnings...
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General Chat
07-29-2010, 03:32 PM
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25
User Titles - Any fun ideas?
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2,625
Posted By
joelh
1. Egg 2. Chicken 3. Rooster
1. Egg
2. Chicken
3. Rooster
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-26-2010, 03:19 PM
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Opinions on this refrigerator?
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2,019
Posted By
joelh
Did a bit more googling and one site shows the...
Did a bit more googling and one site shows the power draw at 7 amps dc. Not sure how that compares to the higher end units? I guess a lot depends on the run time. If I could pre-cool it or run it...
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General Chat
07-26-2010, 01:48 PM
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Just finished our first weeklong trip
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1,259
Posted By
joelh
Just finished our first weeklong trip
We successfully completed our first real voyage in the Burro (still working on naming her). I did an art show in Ann Arbor, so we hooked her up and headed north. We spent 1 night in a campground in...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-26-2010, 01:31 PM
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Opinions on this refrigerator?
Views:
2,019
Posted By
joelh
Thanks for the feedback. I think I will take a...
Thanks for the feedback. I think I will take a chance on it. I will report back and let you know how it performs.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-25-2010, 06:25 AM
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Opinions on this refrigerator?
Views:
2,019
Posted By
joelh
Just spent a week in my new Burro and all is...
Just spent a week in my new Burro and all is great, except for the icebox. It will have to be replaced. Found this ac/dc fridge and wondered if anybody has any thoughts. The savings between this...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-17-2010, 01:17 AM
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AC installation
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3,242
Posted By
joelh
I am just placing a small unit in the window as...
I am just placing a small unit in the window as needed, once I get the camper set up. When I don't need it, it stays tucked under the bed. These little units are very inexpensive and lightweight...
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General Chat
07-16-2010, 10:24 AM
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Strange Tow setup
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5,786
Posted By
joelh
I think he needs air shocks! Just proves the old...
I think he needs air shocks! Just proves the old adage, "Where there is a will, there is a way".
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General Chat
07-14-2010, 05:44 PM
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2 way refrigerator?
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4,042
Posted By
joelh
Sorry, I should have been more clear. The 2 ways...
Sorry, I should have been more clear. The 2 ways are 12 v and propane. I guess my question is, how well will it work in 12 v mode when I am plugged in to shore power and the 110 is converted?
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General Chat
07-14-2010, 04:04 PM
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2 way refrigerator?
Views:
4,042
Posted By
joelh
I currently have an icebox and would like to...
I currently have an icebox and would like to upgrade to a refrigerator. There is one on my local craigslist for a pretty good price. It is 2 way rather than 3 way. How well will it perform running...
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General Chat
07-13-2010, 04:16 PM
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New Boler owner
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4,477
Posted By
joelh
The color scheme (both inside and out) is pretty...
The color scheme (both inside and out) is pretty cool. Did you do that or did a previous owner? Very retro, I really like it
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-13-2010, 03:40 AM
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Outside outlet Placement
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2,326
Posted By
joelh
I was also thinking of the rear bumper. Easy...
I was also thinking of the rear bumper. Easy access and it should be very protected.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-12-2010, 03:27 PM
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Outside outlet Placement
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2,326
Posted By
joelh
I am adding several new outlets to my Burro this...
I am adding several new outlets to my Burro this week and am planning on adding an outdoor outlet. Somewhere near the door on the curbside is probably the best location, but I have a couple of...
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General Chat
07-04-2010, 07:08 PM
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My Burro attracted lots of attention
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1,665
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joelh
I took the Burro on a maiden voyage to the NC...
I took the Burro on a maiden voyage to the NC mountains this weekend and it garnered a lot of attention. On Thursday I was at the vets on my way out of town and a lady burst in and asked "Who's...
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Hi, I am....
06-30-2010, 12:45 PM
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New Member First Post...
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joelh
Thanks, would love some tips, I will send you a...
Thanks, would love some tips, I will send you a pm. The cost of a rooftop unit is sending me into consideration of a small window type.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-30-2010, 08:11 AM
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Battery size?
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2,535
Posted By
joelh
Shopping for a battery for my new Burro. Walmart...
Shopping for a battery for my new Burro. Walmart has several sizes from about 600 cold cranking amps to about 850. Naturally the higher rated battery is a bit larger. The price was fairly close...
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