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Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 06-05-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By Denece
Sorry about the photos being all topsy turvy. I...

Sorry about the photos being all topsy turvy. I put them in right side up. Honest!
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 06-05-2023, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 658
Posted By Denece
1973 Hunter CompactII poptop - California

This Compact II is ready to roll!

We ve had this trailer ten plus years and gradually upgraded to enhance the camping experience.

Starting at the top:

Canvas poptop with six screened...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-23-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,306
Posted By Denece
[QUOTE=ShelbyM;850826]Downsized tow vehicle from...

[QUOTE=ShelbyM;850826]Downsized tow vehicle from F150 to new Nissan Frontier, trailer is Casita 17 with 430# tongue weight. More rear sag/ front rise than I'd like with the new truck.

OK. I’m...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-25-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,356
Posted By Denece
I can’t get a photo of our plaque to post....

I can’t get a photo of our plaque to post. Compact II 12/72 #1242. Coming up on 50 years and going strong
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-08-2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,480
Posted By Denece
This one popped up today. ...

This one popped up today.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1835536509971329/

Compact II so maybe not exactly what you were looking for
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-23-2021, 12:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,176
Posted By Denece
Gel is also non-vented. If I could, I’d get the...

Gel is also non-vented. If I could, I’d get the Renogy lithium which I think is still on end-of-season sale. Check their website. Price is delivered.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-13-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,866
Posted By Denece
One thing to consider is that the “full sized...

One thing to consider is that the “full sized bed” in many is barely wider than a twin! We looked at a couple before settling on our Compact II. Every trailer has compromises, just make sure you’ll...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-25-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,338
Posted By Denece
Second the busdepot awning. Just don’t lose ghe...

Second the busdepot awning. Just don’t lose ghe instructions! This go round Im also making an awning to attach to the back of the pop top with poles into the original holes in bumper
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2020, 03:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,261
Posted By Denece
I just did a similar repair of a haphazard repair...

I just did a similar repair of a haphazard repair on the front corner of our Compact II. It looked like maybe iit got hit while at the body shop for paint crushed the front lower corner and threw...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-26-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,810
Posted By Denece
Check Hunters. Usually marketed as Compact. There...

Check Hunters. Usually marketed as Compact. There was one on the Great Falls MT Craigslist yesterday. Just make sure you don’t load much in it. We have a Compact II which we towed with 4cyl Subaru...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-26-2020, 11:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,810
Posted By Denece
Leaning towards fiberglass since we live in the...

Leaning towards fiberglass since we live in the PNW and with all the rain I feel a little better about leakage issues. Canvas / pop ups are also out. We don't have a garage to dry them out after...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-08-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Denece
As it turned out it was both! I found most of the...

As it turned out it was both! I found most of the screws and got them out, there are some remnants of the particle board stuck to the frame on a glue line , AND long brads holding the galley upper ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-07-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 672
Posted By Denece
Counter redo in Compact II

We are finally replacing the counter, sink and stove in our 74 Compact II. I got the stove out. The sink looks straightforward. But what holds the counter in? Is it glued? Are there screws I didn’t...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-22-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,188
Posted By Denece
Just a thought. I have seen various stickums and...

Just a thought. I have seen various stickums and goos discussed here and the only one with universal approval seems to be butyl tape. If you succeed in getting this Dicor cleaned up, that would be...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-21-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,513
Posted By Denece
you have only begun to sample the delights of the...

you have only begun to sample the delights of the SW ! Id suggest a trip to the library for some travel guides. Just flip through. There are dozens of state and local parks you might want to check...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-07-2019, 11:15 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,189
Posted By Denece
YMMV

We towed the much lighter CompactII with our much wimpier Forester 4c. Going up the I70 grade in Colorado we dropped to 15mph in second gear with the engine screaming and no place to pull over....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-22-2019, 11:14 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,372
Posted By Denece
Any problems with vibrations, power drain, or...

Any problems with vibrations, power drain, or exhaust


Andrew, we installed a similar heater in our sailboat. Heat isn’t much of an issue, it should come with an appropriate ‘tailpipe’.
The real...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 07-28-2018, 07:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,298
Posted By Denece
Boondocks chow

I am an avid home canner so a lot of our meals when we are out there are simple meals based on my canned beans with ham, beef and peppers or such. We find they work well for us and minimize leftovers...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,848
Posted By Denece
One thing to consider. I tried to use an...

One thing to consider. I tried to use an induction burner outside for my canning. I got constant “Er” and no heat. They are sensitive to drops in current such as a long extension cord.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-28-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,072
Posted By Denece
Aren't most RV fridges up high? It seems like you...

Aren't most RV fridges up high? It seems like you would want to relocate your chest fridge to a lower cabinet and probably mount it on a slide to you can pull out to open and push back in the rest of...
Forum: General Chat 08-25-2017, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,452
Posted By Denece
We live out by 5 and Half Moon Bay is our go to....

We live out by 5 and Half Moon Bay is our go to. Eric nailed it. One thing. Do not plan to go East on a Friday if you can avoid it! The whole road system turns to sludge; very slow and very thick...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 15,064
Posted By Denece
Our kids have been "camper shopping" for a while....

Our kids have been "camper shopping" for a while. Their main issue is all the bears! They would like to have room for them and their two boys to sleep. SIL is quite tall. That pretty much limits...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-16-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 12,557
Posted By Denece
We have a 2011 Forester 4 cylinder automatic and...

We have a 2011 Forester 4 cylinder automatic and tow a Compact II.
I would like to point out that after ONE trip over the Rockies we now do our towing with a 4cylinder Tacoma.
IMHO the...
Forum: General Chat 06-27-2017, 10:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,500
Posted By Denece
It is darling! Enjoy

It is darling! Enjoy
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Posted By Denece
Ospho is what I used on boat parts. There must...

Ospho is what I used on boat parts. There must be a bunch of brands. I believe the active ingredient was phosphoric acid. Is that what is in these other rust convertors?
Forum: General Chat 03-27-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,044
Posted By Denece
We once stored a trailer in our local storage...

We once stored a trailer in our local storage lot. While there someone broke the picture window and climbed in cutting up the upholstery with broken glass. We didn't keep anything of value in it....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-16-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,194
Posted By Denece
We tow a Compact II. At first we used a...

We tow a Compact II. At first we used a 4cylinder Forester. It was fine on shorter trips. Then we went from California to Denver on the interstate.
We were really not happy with the experience. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-11-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,051
Posted By Denece
Yup! They let us in with ours!

Yup! They let us in with ours!
Forum: General Chat 02-13-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,219
Posted By Denece
Our Compact II has no 1x2 at the top of the...

Our Compact II has no 1x2 at the top of the cabinetry like you show. How peculiar!
Our plywood cabinet walls are anchored by a few through screws into the edge. We do have the 1x2s at the base. ...
Forum: General Chat 02-12-2017, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,219
Posted By Denece
I think what you really want is a Compact Jr....

I think what you really want is a Compact Jr. They are already set up with a fore and aft king size bed.
I would worry about roof support.

Best
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-21-2017, 11:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,011
Posted By Denece
We paid a whole lot more for a clean one That...

We paid a whole lot more for a clean one
That looks like a steal if you have time and elbow grease to spare


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Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-02-2017, 12:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,616
Posted By Denece
Glenn Not our first rodeo. We downshifted...

Glenn

Not our first rodeo. We downshifted early and often
And we ended up doing 15 Mph in second gear more than once.

In Our Humble Opinion the four cylinder Subi is a great car.
It is not...
Forum: General Chat 01-01-2017, 01:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,083
Posted By Denece
Just curious. Why no propane? I know a lot of...

Just curious. Why no propane?
I know a lot of boaters opt not to have it due to it being heavier than air. But that concern is fairly well mitigated in a trailer

Going all electric limits one to...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-01-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,616
Posted By Denece
Oh we downshifted! The tiny engine is just no...

Oh we downshifted!
The tiny engine is just no match for the Rocky Mountains!
BTW we drove the same route the year before without the trailer and had no issues.
I do not believe Subaru offers a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-01-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,616
Posted By Denece
We have a Forester 2011, 4 cylinder, automatic ...

We have a Forester
2011, 4 cylinder, automatic
We tow a Compact II, which we try to keep as lightly loaded as possible.
We made one trip from California to Denver.
We ended up going 15 mph on...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-21-2016, 11:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,389
Posted By Denece
We have a similar panel heater in the house. It...

We have a similar panel heater in the house. It warms. Thats all you can say for it. I dont know that it would be adequate to heat even a tiny trailer if it was really cold out


Sent from my...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 12-20-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,639
Posted By Denece
We took out both the hand and 12v pumps and put...

We took out both the hand and 12v pumps and put in a foot pump. Didnt like the racket of the powered pump and we like to wash both hands!


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Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-21-2016, 09:31 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 29,700
Posted By Denece
FWIW, we are retired, have a small home in an...

FWIW, we are retired, have a small home in an unscenic small town and a CompactII because the thing we mostly do in the trailer is sleep, and it has a great big bed.
We call ours the beach house,...
Forum: General Chat 11-21-2016, 09:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,753
Posted By Denece
Hi BarbinBC ! We have a 2009 4 cylinder Tacoma ...

Hi BarbinBC !
We have a 2009 4 cylinder Tacoma
AND
A 2012 Forester 4 cylinder

We also have a 1972 Compact II

We once towed the Compact to Denver from Central California .
Brutal trip on...
Forum: General Chat 10-26-2016, 08:13 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 37,240
Posted By Denece
Since we most often camp at the beach we call our...

Since we most often camp at the beach we call our Compact II

The Beach House

I always wanted one


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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-19-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,127
Posted By Denece
A lot of funky drain odors can be resolved with a...

A lot of funky drain odors can be resolved with a handful of baking soda and some warm water


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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-18-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,023
Posted By Denece
She had a problem . She didn't like the advice...

She had a problem . She didn't like the advice given.
For one thing, few of us have the type of sewer system she was asking advise on. She did need to seek another forum. And it sounded like they...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,487
Posted By Denece
Well, the inside looks a lot like a Compact II....

Well, the inside looks a lot like a Compact II. But the outside sure doesn't!
Ours has trapezoidal windows on the side and a distinct "foam take-out box" profile.
Looks nice


Sent from my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2016, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,627
Posted By Denece
If it's raining hard we put the top down on our...

If it's raining hard we put the top down on our Compact II. The only time we have had water come in is when it blows in the "windows". One of these days I'll redo the canvas with covers for them....
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-14-2016, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,678
Posted By Denece
Daughter and SIL looking for Bigfoot WB that...

Daughter and SIL looking for Bigfoot WB that sleeps 4


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Forum: Classified Archives 09-13-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,148
Posted By Denece
FWIW. Part of the price will depend on where it...

FWIW. Part of the price will depend on where it is. Anything in or near California can ask a much higher price.
We gave $3K for a recently painted Compact II five or six years ago here

And it...
Forum: Money Matters 09-09-2016, 10:44 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,362
Posted By Denece
It isn't so much the doctors and nursing staff...

It isn't so much the doctors and nursing staff getting rich. It is the fact that your health insurance is a publicly traded commodity. All those stockholders expect to make a profit. All those...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,015
Posted By Denece
Is it possible to put a hose clamp on it? ...

Is it possible to put a hose clamp on it?


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Forum: Money Matters 08-25-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,362
Posted By Denece
Early retirement and medical insurance

Military spending is 57% but that does not include veterans benefits. Social security/Medicare should not be considered as part of the budget since they are funded and run separately . They are more...
Forum: General Chat 08-24-2016, 06:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,245
Posted By Denece
Oh man! If only we weren't fully booked! Is...

Oh man! If only we weren't fully booked!
Is this an annual event?


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