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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-06-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,752
Posted By steve dunham
I worked as an OS&D ( Over , short and damage )...

I worked as an OS&D ( Over , short and damage ) clerk for several years at a large retailer dealing with claims against railroads and trucking companies
From my experience thinking you will be made...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2021, 02:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,911
Posted By steve dunham
I respect the desire and the ingenuity , what I...

I respect the desire and the ingenuity , what I don’t understand is the why ?. I have destroyed too many thing unintentionally in my life and paid the price
When we go camping off the beaten track ,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-05-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,752
Posted By steve dunham
If you allow the trucking company to make the...

If you allow the trucking company to make the repairs , you probably won’t be happy and if they decide to total it again you probably won’t be happy .
( Having 4 daughters , I’ve had a few cars...
Forum: General Chat 06-03-2021, 07:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,652
Posted By steve dunham
If Scamp and Casita are that inept at building ,...

If Scamp and Casita are that inept at building , designing and equipping a FG trailer then I would believe they would have gone out of business years ago yet they continue to thrive and prosper
I...
Forum: General Chat 06-03-2021, 06:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,051
Posted By steve dunham
A hybrid popup trailer would fit well behind your...

A hybrid popup trailer would fit well behind your van
Adults could sleep in one , kids in the other
We have a 21 ft Escape and it’s barely big enough at times for my wife , our dog and me .
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-31-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,714
Posted By steve dunham
Hope your new trailer meets all your expectations...

Hope your new trailer meets all your expectations
We have the EMS and whole trailer inverter on our Escape, and in 3 years have never used either one -
We usually camp at COE , State or County...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-31-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 8,714
Posted By steve dunham
At some point in time you have to ask yourself “...

At some point in time you have to ask yourself “ Is the end result worth all the time , expense and effort you are devoting to any project ?
Spending thousands of dollars on solar , lithium...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-30-2021, 05:44 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,552
Posted By steve dunham
When we park my wife’s car and turn off the...

When we park my wife’s car and turn off the ignition a warning sounds / flashes on the display screen telling us to check the backseat ( Children - Pets )
We’ve tied our dogs to the frame of our...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 05-30-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 706
Posted By steve dunham
If you want to increase your chances of success,...

If you want to increase your chances of success, I would add Scamp and Casita
to your list .
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-27-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,671
Posted By steve dunham
Don’t give in ,you’ll only encourage him !

Don’t give in ,you’ll only encourage him !
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-26-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,671
Posted By steve dunham
Years back the largest size EMT electrical...

Years back the largest size EMT electrical conduit was 2” so the EMT benders only went up to 2”” . When 2 1/2” , 3” & 4” EMT came out we had to improvise a bender so we packed the conduit with sand...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2021, 03:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,671
Posted By steve dunham
I’m with Bob , get a tubing bender . Using...

I’m with Bob , get a tubing bender . Using unnecessary fittings just increases the number of potential leak points
Knowing trig and gain will help in locating the bends
Forum: General Chat 05-24-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,747
Posted By steve dunham
My 2018 Escape 21 was close to $40,000 USD after...

My 2018 Escape 21 was close to $40,000 USD after I add in sales tax , registration , license and title. With the base price and option price increases in the last 3 years I could envision that the...
Forum: General Chat 05-24-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,747
Posted By steve dunham
Good luck and congratulations FG RV owners are...

Good luck and congratulations
FG RV owners are a lot like any group of enthusiasts , they see flaws in their preference as only minor and the same flaws in other brands / styles as catastrophic....
Forum: General Chat 05-22-2021, 09:20 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,747
Posted By steve dunham
3M Products

Any product when improperly used or installed can fail , including 3M products
If you try to drive your vehicle under water and it fails , don’t
blame the auto manufacturer
I’ve installed tens of...
Forum: General Chat 05-19-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,747
Posted By steve dunham
I hope this thread continues down it’s current...

I hope this thread continues down it’s current path and not get side tracked
I don’t need or want an explanation for the remark , I can and have figured out the why on my own
Forum: General Chat 05-19-2021, 08:50 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,747
Posted By steve dunham
Would you build someone a $50,000 custom trailer...

Would you build someone a $50,000 custom trailer without asking for some money up front ?
Patience used to be a virtue but I guess that is no longer the case when it comes to FG trailers . I waited...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-18-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,972
Posted By steve dunham
The general rule of thumb for sizing generators...

The general rule of thumb for sizing generators was to take the largest full load at 200% and add the remaining loads at 100%
If your A/C draws 10 amps then 10A x 120V = 1200 watts- 1200 watts x 2 =...
Forum: General Chat 05-17-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 17,747
Posted By steve dunham
We went from a Scamp 16 to a 17ft Casita SD to...

We went from a Scamp 16 to a 17ft Casita SD to get a bigger bed (44” vs 54” )to an Escape 21 for more room
After 12 years of owning FG trailers and with plenty of hind sight , I wish we would have...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-16-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 436
Posted By steve dunham
Good luck and have fun on your trip In August...

Good luck and have fun on your trip
In August we usually head the opposite direction
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-15-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,273
Posted By steve dunham
Under your theory the exception is the rule ...

Under your theory the exception is the rule
Defending the indefensible can be difficult at times and take a creative imagination.
I will continue to puts down my money , camp at a campsite and...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-15-2021, 08:41 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,273
Posted By steve dunham
I agree , if this was fact and not a fabricated...

I agree , if this was fact and not a fabricated fairy tale
Camping this morning at 6:00 AM my neighbor decided he needed to race around on his 4 wheeler . He thought it was reasonable, I did NOT !...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-14-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,895
Posted By steve dunham
Years back when we traveled to Northern Ontario...

Years back when we traveled to Northern Ontario for fishing , we carried 2- 6 gallon boat tanks and 4 spare 5 gallon jerry cans full of fuel
On a number of occasions we had to fill our truck with...
Forum: General Chat 05-12-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,398
Posted By steve dunham
Have you given any thought to buying a used / new...

Have you given any thought to buying a used / new cargo trailer.
Not hard to add some fold down bunks - small kitchen and storages closets
and probably less expensive then a FG trailer
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-11-2021, 08:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,756
Posted By steve dunham
My experience with Goodyear Marathon tires echoes...

My experience with Goodyear Marathon tires echoes Gregs
We recently replaced all 4 of our trailer tires with Goodyear Endurance ( D rated- $140 ea mounted &
balanced )

We were at a rally this...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-11-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,308
Posted By steve dunham
We had a 3” lift installed on our Scamp at the...

We had a 3” lift installed on our Scamp at the Scamp factory
( Removed old axle , welded on 3” spacers , installed new axle - Cost was $600
Makes more sense than buying a new truck you don’t want...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-10-2021, 01:32 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,405
Posted By steve dunham
Linda and I would like to thank Kevin and Cindy...

Linda and I would like to thank Kevin and Cindy for the great job they did organizing the Pink Elephant Rally !!
Looking forward to next years rally .

PS ; Iowa Dave we missed you, maybe next...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-04-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,763
Posted By steve dunham
The most obvious solution to this dilemma is to...

The most obvious solution to this dilemma is to camp in your home state
Florida’s economy and taxes are based on tourism so complaining about the out of state tourists seems rather counter...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-04-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,715
Posted By steve dunham
When I go to the doctor or dentist or get my...

When I go to the doctor or dentist or get my truck serviced or go out to eat at a popular restaurant or have my pontoon boat / trailer worked on , etc , etc, I have to make an appointment or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-04-2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,344
Posted By steve dunham
We have camped at several campgrounds in our area...

We have camped at several campgrounds in our area that do not allow or limit the size of outdoor mats / carpets . The mats / carpet will kill the grass , leading to a large mud hole
Just something...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-04-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,715
Posted By steve dunham
I agree in principle with your post . It does...

I agree in principle with your post . It does seem strange that the people who complain the most about the Federal Government and Federal taxes live in states that get back far more Federal funds...
Forum: General Chat 05-03-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,035
Posted By steve dunham
We’ve been getting our trailer ready for camping...

We’ve been getting our trailer ready for camping ( 4 new tires , bearings repacked, 2 coats of wax , dewinterized and sanitized water system ,added 2–120 VAC receptacles , undercoated trailer and...
Forum: General Chat 05-02-2021, 07:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,035
Posted By steve dunham
Arizona must be the only oasis in a large desert....

Arizona must be the only oasis in a large desert.
I wear a mask in public places even though I’ve been vaccinated and others have made comments , usually about my politics!
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-02-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,763
Posted By steve dunham
Thanks for the informative . We have always...

Thanks for the informative . We have always prided ourselves on paying our fair share and you have given us something to think about
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-01-2021, 04:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,715
Posted By steve dunham
Many people only tolerate two types of taxes /...

Many people only tolerate two types of taxes / fees

1) The ones that are imposed on others
2) The ones that directly benefit them
Forum: General Chat 05-01-2021, 07:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,035
Posted By steve dunham
Today is the opening of the fishing season in...

Today is the opening of the fishing season in Wisconsin so the lake is a little crowded .
No covid restrictions out on the lake - Weather is predicted to be in the upper 70’s so bordering on HOT but...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-30-2021, 07:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,563
Posted By steve dunham
I would look for an established auto detailing...

I would look for an established auto detailing shop with a good reputation , probably easier to find in an urban area
People who own $100,000 cars are just as particular as FG trailer owners , maybe...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-28-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,273
Posted By steve dunham
I see the cancel culture cops are hard at work...

I see the cancel culture cops are hard at work again !
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-27-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,715
Posted By steve dunham
We’ve camped in numerous Oregon State Parks and...

We’ve camped in numerous Oregon State Parks and have nothing but good things to say .
Living in Wisconsin, where our state government stripped the state parks of all state funding , Oregon looks...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-27-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,763
Posted By steve dunham
Has anyone considered that maybe these states...

Has anyone considered that maybe these states don’t want out of state tourism and by publishing their higher non resident rates we are helping them meet their objective
There was a proposal in our...
Forum: General Chat 04-26-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,929
Posted By steve dunham
[QUOTE=James in NJ;812383]Ah interesting, had no...

[QUOTE=James in NJ;812383]Ah interesting, had no idea. I am surprised to hear that your fiberglass trailers all leaked - is the general trend that ALL trailers (fiberglass or otherwise) eventually...
Forum: General Chat 04-26-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,929
Posted By steve dunham
Thrifty Bill summed it up pretty well - Proper...

Thrifty Bill summed it up pretty well - Proper storage - Proper maintenance
We’ve owned 3 fiberglass trailers , two with rivets , one without - THEY ALL LEAKED !!
All brands of trailers have one...
Forum: General Chat 04-26-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,031
Posted By steve dunham
We owned both a 16 ft Scamp and a 17 ft Casita SD...

We owned both a 16 ft Scamp and a 17 ft Casita SD
Both worked well for our style of camping but we found the quality of the Casita to be a step above Scamp
The tongue weight of our Scamp was 265...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-26-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,763
Posted By steve dunham
There is four issues with Wisconsin’s Park Passes...

There is four issues with Wisconsin’s Park Passes

1) They are expensive
2) Non Residents pay more —$38
3) Different State park different park pass fee
4) Park pass runs from Jan 1 to Dec 31 so...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-26-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,273
Posted By steve dunham
Good News

It was announced this morning on our local news that Costco and Sam’s Club will again be handing out food samples . This is great news because now I can afford to take my wife out for lunch again .
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-25-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,645
Posted By steve dunham
If you purchase a new receptacle get one that is...

If you purchase a new receptacle get one that is weather resistant
They have a nylon body and the metal parts are corrosion resistant
Standard residential grade receptacles are cheap but they are...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-25-2021, 08:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,236
Posted By steve dunham
Our trailer has the factory rooftop A/C and two...

Our trailer has the factory rooftop A/C and two rooftop solar panels
If we could do it over I would eliminate one of the rooftop solar panels
One rooftop solar panel and the ability to utilize a...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-25-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,273
Posted By steve dunham
My wife , myself and our dog are leaving on a...

My wife , myself and our dog are leaving on a three week trip in early May
Back in January we made our plans , picked our destinations , chose our itinerary , and made and paid for our camping...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-24-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,273
Posted By steve dunham
Floyd if everyone was as ethical & considerate as...

Floyd if everyone was as ethical & considerate as you and followed your example by using Walmart as rest stop , we would probably not be having this discussion

Here’s my experiences with Walmart...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-24-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,273
Posted By steve dunham
Glenn stated his honest experiences / opinions as...

Glenn stated his honest experiences / opinions as did everyone else including you , so your point is ? After all this is a discussion forum !
I happen to be in Glenn’s school of thought but if you...
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