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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-05-2020, 01:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,526
Posted By William Urie
Rob, I have 1977 Surfside with an original...

Rob, I have 1977 Surfside with an original torsion axle. I am planning a trip to the North West Territories (from Hamilton Ont.) this summer. Lots of gravel roads! I am assuming that I will need to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-01-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,604
Posted By William Urie
Rob I have a 1977 Surfside with original...

Rob

I have a 1977 Surfside with original axle. I am planning a trip from Hamilton to North West Territories is summer. Do you have any info this type of axle. Thank you for your help. Bill
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2020, 01:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Mitzi, Thank you for your detailed information. A...

Mitzi, Thank you for your detailed information. A lot of really good advise.

As for Wolves in Ontario, I suggest that you also look to Algonquin Park, east of Huntsville. I understand they have a...
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Lisa, Thank you for this information. very...

Lisa, Thank you for this information.

very much appreciated.

Bill
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2020, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Bill, Thank you for your advice, much...

Bill, Thank you for your advice, much appreciated.

I will have the axle checked.

Bill
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2020, 12:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Jann, thank you for this information, very...

Jann, thank you for this information, very helpful.

I hadn't thought of mud flaps.

Bill
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Thank you Claire. your link was very...

Thank you Claire.

your link was very informative.

thank you for sharing.

Bill
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2020, 12:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Jim Thank you, Great advice. Bill

Jim

Thank you, Great advice.
Bill
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Thank you Jaxon Great advice, much...

Thank you Jaxon

Great advice, much appreciated.

Bill
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2020, 12:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Thank you Jaxon Great advice much...

Thank you Jaxon

Great advice much appreciated.

Bill
Forum: General Chat 01-29-2020, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,388
Posted By William Urie
Travel Advice needed, Summer 2020

Greetings;

My wife and I are planning at trip, from Ontario to Inuvik, Northwest Territories, starting mid July for about 6 weeks. We will be pulling a 1977 Surfside, tow vehicle is a 'newer'...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-10-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,482
Posted By William Urie
Need Advice re Jalousie windows

Hello

I have a 1977 Surfside from Triple E.
my windows do not close tightly.

I need your advise;

- is it better (time, cost) to buy a replacement two pane window or to replace worn...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-24-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By William Urie
John, thank you for this information. Bill

John, thank you for this information. Bill
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-24-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By William Urie
Jim, thank you. this is very helpful. Bill

Jim, thank you. this is very helpful. Bill
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By William Urie
Thank you John I will look for the model...

Thank you John

I will look for the model number. to find the number will I need to remove the window from the camper?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2019, 04:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By William Urie
Thank you Jim where did you get the...

Thank you Jim

where did you get the replacement mechanisms from?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-23-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,776
Posted By William Urie
jalousie window maintenace

Hello

I have a 1977 Surfside camper. The jalousie windows do not close tight.

I will add a few pictures'

I need advise, here are a few questions that I have, possibly someone has already...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-26-2019, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,742
Posted By William Urie
follow up to my request; - because my door...

follow up to my request;
- because my door thickness was 1.5 inches, the locking kit would not work.
- information on previous post connected me to Paul Neumeister 519 393-6410 a1auto@quadro.net,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,742
Posted By William Urie
Alex, thank you for your reply. your link appears...

Alex, thank you for your reply. your link appears to be a great option. Bill
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,742
Posted By William Urie
Mary/ Bob thank you for your quick reply and...

Mary/ Bob thank you for your quick reply and information.

Bill
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-04-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,742
Posted By William Urie
Need new door lock

Greetings, I have 1977 14 ft. Surfside with all original equipment.

my door lock has just fallen apart.

I believe that the lock is a Bargman (6 7/8" x 2 13/16") Code ?10-40-010

Can anyone...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-02-2017, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By William Urie
Brent Thank you! Great...

Brent


Thank you!


Great information.


Bill
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-02-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By William Urie
Brent Sorry, another question; ...

Brent


Sorry, another question;


with your 5,000 btu AC, did you have to upgrade your electrical system???


Thank you
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-31-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By William Urie
Brent Thank you for your quick reply. ...

Brent

Thank you for your quick reply.

Your description of the AC installation in the rear window is excellent!!!

Pictures will help me see how it is all put together. I'm not in a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-31-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,366
Posted By William Urie
Brent. I also have a '77 Surfside. I am...

Brent.


I also have a '77 Surfside.
I am told that you can not attach AC to the fiberglass shell.


I would really appreciate information on how you installed your AC, pictures would be great.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,166
Posted By William Urie
Roof Air Conditioner, can it be done??

Hello

I am determined to place air conditioning in my 1977 14' Surfside.

As a DIY project a low profile Domitec (125 lbs.) air conditioner seems to be the best solution?

I would...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,162
Posted By William Urie
Thank you for your reply. My concern is...

Thank you for your reply.

My concern is that we are now seeing +30 C + high humidity, here in Ontario.

I want the flexibility to travel anywhere.

Bill
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,162
Posted By William Urie
Thank you for your reply. At this point,...

Thank you for your reply.

At this point, I am leaning towards a roof air conditioner (Dometec?) low profile because of the simple installation. I believe the total weight is 125 lbs. I need...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-04-2017, 04:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,162
Posted By William Urie
Thank you for the advise.

Thank you for the advise.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-04-2017, 04:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,162
Posted By William Urie
Thank you for your reply. I will look at...

Thank you for your reply.

I will look at portable AC units.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-03-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,162
Posted By William Urie
Help, a Canadian travelling to a warmer climate?

Hello

I have a 1977, 14' Surfside and I need advise regarding how to provide air conditioning?

My thoughts have been to place a AC unit on the roof?? or in the rear window.

Also,...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-10-2015, 10:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,307
Posted By William Urie
Ferry, Prince Rupert to Vancouver

Last year we took the Ferry from Prince Rupert to Vancouver.

Not sure that we would do it again?

Taking the ferry avoided 14 hours driving to Vancouver.

We have '77 Surfside...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-28-2014, 09:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,704
Posted By William Urie
Greetings to all I have a 1977 TM-14 with...

Greetings to all

I have a 1977 TM-14 with original interior.

In 2012, travelled to Vancouver from Hamilton Ontario, tow vehicle was a 2001 Volvo Cross Country (5 cylinder).

No...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2014, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 979
Posted By William Urie
Thank you for the great advice!! I now...

Thank you for the great advice!!

I now have a couple of options.

Again thank you

Bill
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-24-2014, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 979
Posted By William Urie
Thank you OK, so no glue. What...

Thank you

OK, so no glue.

What do you suggest ?

Bill
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-23-2014, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 979
Posted By William Urie
1977 14 ft Surfeside Door question

Help!

My fiberglass door is working loose.

A few of the hinge screws are stripped and will not tighten.

I was thinking about filling the holes with 'gorilla' glue and then replace...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-08-2012, 11:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,447
Posted By William Urie
Thank you for your reply. I believe the...

Thank you for your reply.

I believe the problem is in the locking mechanism, being worn?

I will need to take it apart to be sure.

Can I buy a replacement lock, somewhere?

Again, thank...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-08-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,447
Posted By William Urie
1977 Surfside, door lock

Help

Finally retired and on a cross Canada Trip and my metal door lock, will not lock. The door closes and latches, but will not lock from the inside or outside.
Currently in Vancouver BC.
...
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