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Tim 972
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Classified Archives
03-23-2014, 04:28 PM
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Casita 13 project $400
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Tim 972
Sold
Sold
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Classified Archives
03-23-2014, 04:27 PM
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TX |
Compact Jr. Project $900
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1,127
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Tim 972
Sold
Sold
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Classified Archives
03-23-2014, 08:37 AM
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TX |
Compact Jr. Project $900
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Tim 972
Compact Jr. Project $900
For sale Compact Jr. New axle, springs, 4 stabilizer jacks, wheels and tires. I have the two side windows and door frame. Just lost interest. Clean Texas title6916169162
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03-23-2014, 08:27 AM
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Casita 13 project $400
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Tim 972
Casita 13 project $400
For sale Casita 13 project, fully gutted. No title $400 this was a job site trailer purchased at auction.
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General Chat
10-23-2013, 12:40 PM
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WiFi Sniffing..........
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2,474
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Tim 972
I have a PayPal debit card linked to a bank...
I have a PayPal debit card linked to a bank account that I limit funds, every time the card is used I receive a text message and an email both within about 1 minute of the transaction. I use this...
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General Chat
05-17-2013, 07:01 PM
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Thou Shalt Not Covet My FGRV
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8,207
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Tim 972
Same note, three pictures!
Same note, three pictures!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-20-2013, 03:35 PM
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Raising a Compact II
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Tim 972
Thanks for clearing that up for me, i wasn't...
Thanks for clearing that up for me, i wasn't including the spring height in my calculations.
Couldn't see the forest for the trees!
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-20-2013, 01:29 PM
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Raising a Compact II
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Tim 972
Frederick, Please no disrespect but I'm a...
Frederick,
Please no disrespect but I'm a little confused how would flipping your axle (moving the springs from below the axle to above the axle) when the axle is a 2x2 square tube with a 4 inch...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-20-2013, 10:09 AM
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Raising a Compact II
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Tim 972
Bret, Based on what it took to remove my...
Bret,
Based on what it took to remove my shell from the frame, I wouldn't attempt to separate the two without removing the interior. The location of the frame bolts would prevent this.
What...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-20-2013, 08:49 AM
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Raising a Compact II
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Tim 972
I used 15x5 wheels and tires are Carlisle...
I used 15x5 wheels and tires are Carlisle ST.205/75R15.
As far as body roll I can't comment being I haven't attached the body to the frame.
As Frederick stated removing the shel from the frame...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-18-2013, 03:38 PM
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Raising a Compact II
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Tim 972
Sorry, plenty of room My plans are if I have...
Sorry, plenty of room
My plans are if I have to go to a 14 in. tire I have a utility trailer that the 15's will fit.
I didn't measure the frame heights but am guessing it raised it between 5-6...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-18-2013, 03:25 PM
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Raising a Compact II
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Tim 972
Dave, I am in the process of a frame off resort...
Dave, I am in the process of a frame off resort on a Compact jr. I have done exactly what you are thinking of doing. I replaced the axle with a straight axle, 3500# with 1250# leaf springs and 15 in....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-14-2013, 04:53 PM
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RV parking for cruise out of Galveston
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Tim 972
John, An option is to stay one night in a...
John,
An option is to stay one night in a hotel that offers parking for cruise passenger. There are several in Galveston, one that I have personally stayed in and left our vehicle at is Gaido's...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-06-2012, 03:07 PM
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An idea for poptop replacement...
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Tim 972
Bob, will you be posting an exact measurement...
Bob, will you be posting an exact measurement drawing as you previously mention in the near future? I am currently doing a complete frame off on a cj and it didn't have a poptop for me to use as a...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
04-28-2012, 02:45 PM
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1972 Compact Jr. rebuild
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Tim 972
1972 Compact Jr. rebuild
One week after bringing her home I’ve got the interior gutted and off the frame.
Wow what a light weight frame! trying to decide whether to build a heavier duty frame or beef up the original....
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Hi, I am....
04-24-2012, 07:18 AM
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New Compact Jr. Owner
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4,159
Posted By
Tim 972
Bob, I was already planning on going with a...
Bob, I was already planning on going with a straight axel, and springs plus adding cross-members, basically following Larry&Carrie build.
Any thought on Axel's and springs from Tractor Supply or...
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Hi, I am....
04-22-2012, 05:09 PM
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New Compact Jr. Owner
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Tim 972
No crew just my wife and I and our son for the...
No crew just my wife and I and our son for the welding. I have restored several boats so hopefully not a huge leaning curve. And yes I had to promise we return to Cozumel this summer so it's up to...
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Hi, I am....
04-22-2012, 04:04 PM
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New Compact Jr. Owner
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Tim 972
Frederick thanks for such detail, this will help...
Frederick thanks for such detail, this will help out tremendously. How does the top lock in the upright position? I was thinking of using a jackknife type lift on each corner, but after seeing the...
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Hi, I am....
04-21-2012, 06:25 PM
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New Compact Jr. Owner
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Posted By
Tim 972
Thanks all I will start a new threat for the...
Thanks all I will start a new threat for the restore process
Frederick if you could take some pictures of the lift hardware that would be a great help, thanks again!
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Hi, I am....
04-20-2012, 11:39 AM
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New Compact Jr. Owner
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Posted By
Tim 972
Yes it's gonna be quite a project, but I think...
Yes it's gonna be quite a project, but I think it'll be fun.
No the front window frame is gone along with the pop top lifts and canvas, any ideas or sugestion where to locate some of the missing...
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Hi, I am....
04-20-2012, 08:37 AM
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New Compact Jr. Owner
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Posted By
Tim 972
sorry for the photo orientation. how do i rotate...
sorry for the photo orientation. how do i rotate the photos?
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Hi, I am....
04-20-2012, 07:43 AM
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New Compact Jr. Owner
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Posted By
Tim 972
New Compact Jr. Owner
Hello,
I just purchased a 1972 compact jr. that was in dire need of rescue. I will be stating to strip this thing out today and will be looking for support on the restore process.
Thanks in...
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Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers
05-09-2011, 05:23 PM
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rv trailer fiberglass - $2200 (mesquite)
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1,714
Posted By
Tim 972
This listing seems a little odd. I have contacted...
This listing seems a little odd. I have contacted the seller several time to come and look at the trailer but she claims to be really busy and doesn't have the time to show nor will she give me a...
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Classified Archives
03-28-2011, 06:37 AM
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ARCHIVED: 13' Casita need overhaul
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1,861
Posted By
Tim 972
Moderator please archive this thread, seeing it...
Moderator please archive this thread, seeing it isn't worth my time I’ll just let it sit till I’m ready to rehb it.
Forum:
Classified Archives
03-26-2011, 06:02 AM
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12
ARCHIVED: 13' Casita need overhaul
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1,861
Posted By
Tim 972
And why would I sell it for parts when I can get...
And why would I sell it for parts when I can get a homemade trailer title in Texas?
Forum:
Classified Archives
03-25-2011, 02:49 PM
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12
ARCHIVED: 13' Casita need overhaul
Views:
1,861
Posted By
Tim 972
ARCHIVED: 13' Casita need overhaul
Hello,
I have a 13' casita that was once used as a jobsite trailer, this was purchase in an auction as part of a lot of equipment. I have no title! I started the tear down but lost steam on this...
Forum:
Classified Archives
03-21-2011, 05:58 PM
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MI |
1991 Casita 16'
Views:
4,691
Posted By
Tim 972
Sorry too far from me
Sorry too far from me
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Classified Archives
03-21-2011, 07:46 AM
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MI |
1991 Casita 16'
Views:
4,691
Posted By
Tim 972
Where are you located? Any photos?
Where are you located? Any photos?
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