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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-13-2021, 07:53 PM
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Carbon monoxide detector false warnings
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shumiron
It's in a storage compartment in a plastic...
It's in a storage compartment in a plastic battery container with a locked lid. The container is not sealed against allowing gas to escape. Is this an unacceptable location?
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-13-2021, 02:49 PM
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Carbon monoxide detector false warnings
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shumiron
Interesting idea re: battery charging hydrogen...
Interesting idea re: battery charging hydrogen gas - I do have a golf cart battery in a storage area close to the detector location and it was charging since I had forgotten to switch refrigerator...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-08-2021, 11:38 AM
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Carbon monoxide detector false warnings
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shumiron
Thanks for your comments, Jon. The first...
Thanks for your comments, Jon. The first detector that acted up was only a couple years old. I did put in some new vinyl strip flooring about a year or so ago. But no detector issues until last...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-08-2021, 10:10 AM
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Carbon monoxide detector false warnings
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shumiron
Carbon monoxide detector false warnings
I have issues with getting false alarms from a combo smoke/CO detector in my 1996 Burro Widebody. I had a First Alert detector installed and during our extensive trip to Montreal and back to San...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-06-2021, 08:05 PM
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Towing Speeds
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shumiron
7800 Mile roadtrip speed experience
I just completed a 7885 mile roadtrip from San Diego to Montreal and back pulling a 96 Burro Widebody. I pull with a 2002 Jeep GC 4.0 liter. Drove Interstates almost exclusively. I set cruise at 63...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-10-2021, 08:00 PM
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Burro turn signal troubleshooting
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shumiron
Burro taillights
I have a 1996 wide body. I replaced the original (junk) taillights with led lights 7” dia. Best thing to fix those old funky taillights.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-29-2021, 12:10 PM
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How do we keep the door from opening when driving?
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shumiron
Burro door lock solution
I installed a regular deadbolt on my Burro and keyed it the same as my house key (convenient). The deadbolt is a single side key lock so unlocking from inside is a twist of the knob. I mounted just...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-14-2019, 08:06 PM
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Wax peeling off my Burro
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shumiron
I don't think it is an automotive type of clear...
I don't think it is an automotive type of clear coat. I have experience with a Ranger and a 2007 Prius that had clear coat peeling. When I peel it off it looks like a milky white film and is very...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-13-2019, 10:43 PM
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Wax peeling off my Burro
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shumiron
I'm thinking the the coating may be ZEP, too. I...
I'm thinking the the coating may be ZEP, too. I am adding a picture of the peeling material.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-13-2019, 02:22 PM
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Wax peeling off my Burro
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shumiron
Wax peeling off my Burro
What is best way to remove old wax peeling off FG trailer exterior ? I’ve seen posts saying to Use Bar Keepers Friend to clean fiberglass surface but I’m trying to remove what appears to be old wax....
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-05-2016, 02:31 PM
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Another Burro Axle Upgrade Question
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shumiron
17' Burro axle replacement
I had the axle replaced by a local trailer shop here in San Diego - San Diego Trailer Supply. They did a great job. I chose a 15 degree down forward facing axle, 3500 lb rating, 10 " electric...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-05-2016, 02:04 PM
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1986 Wide Body Burro 17 ft screen door
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shumiron
Burro screen door
Our 17' Burro has one of those Magic Mesh screen doors. Attaches to inside of door frame with velcro strips that are adhered to the door frame on both sides and top. It may not keep every tiny...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-26-2013, 06:59 PM
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Burro exterior clear coat peeling off
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2,330
Posted By
shumiron
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like the...
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like the fiberglass should be OK after whatever it is has peeled off. Of course I should put some sort of polish/protectant on it anyhow.:)
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-26-2013, 02:16 PM
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Burro exterior clear coat peeling off
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shumiron
Burro exterior clear coat peeling off
I have a mid 80s Burro 17'. I am in Escondido area north of San Diego, CA. The burro is parked outdoors and I noticed that there seems to be a clearcoat of some kind on the fiberglass body. The...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-27-2011, 10:54 PM
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1985 Burro 17' seems to be sitting too low
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Posted By
shumiron
Thank you all for the info....really appreciated...
Thank you all for the info....really appreciated by a new egg owner. My trailer has electric brakes and I am unsure how to identify which of the various suppliers axle will fit. Dexter, Northern...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-26-2011, 09:56 PM
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1985 Burro 17' seems to be sitting too low
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shumiron
Pointing down 10 or 22.5 degrees with trailer...
Pointing down 10 or 22.5 degrees with trailer load on it? Is it dangerous to ride on an axle that is pointing up as I described mine is?
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-26-2011, 09:12 PM
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1985 Burro 17' seems to be sitting too low
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2,379
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shumiron
1985 Burro 17' seems to be sitting too low
I just bought an 85 Burro 17' trailer which seems in very good condition. One thing that I noticed when parked on the street is that the trailer seems to be sitting too low; like the suspension may...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-25-2011, 08:18 AM
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Plywood subfloor over original floor????
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shumiron
Thanks Donna. I 've seen many of your posts on...
Thanks Donna. I 've seen many of your posts on the forum.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-24-2011, 10:42 PM
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Plywood subfloor over original floor????
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13,805
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shumiron
Plywood subfloor over original floor????
I bought an '85 17' Burro which seems very clean and solid throughout. Trailer has (all working) 3 way fridge, forced air propane heater, small microwave/convection oven, toilet and shower, gravel...
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