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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-26-2018, 05:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,583
Posted By mrscottyg
This is how we fit our three inside ours. Our...

This is how we fit our three inside ours. Our 4yo sleeps in a cot that I cobbled together using some lumber and a piece of canvas. He sleeps above our feet, and the other two are in the bunks. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-28-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 46,490
Posted By mrscottyg
Norm, I purchased it from e-trailer.com; you can...

Norm, I purchased it from e-trailer.com; you can click on Hopkins Multi-Tow in my previous post, and it should take you to the product page on their website.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-28-2014, 10:28 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 46,490
Posted By mrscottyg
7 Pin Connector Option for Odyssey

When I installed the hitch and wired our 2011 Odyssey, I found the Hopkins Multi-Tow (https://www.etrailer.com/Wiring/Hopkins/HM40975-11998.html) (7 pin + 4 pin) connector fits snugly between the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-25-2013, 05:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,392
Posted By mrscottyg
When we ordered our trailer, I purchased the...

When we ordered our trailer, I purchased the vinyl and shipped it to PL for them to install. This was last September, before they offered any other flooring options. I would call it a color or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-20-2013, 08:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,602
Posted By mrscottyg
Unless the unit in my trailer is unique (which is...

Unless the unit in my trailer is unique (which is unlikely), the PD-4045 pulls air in the front and discharges it out front. The back of the cabinet is solid plastic on top, bottom, and both sides,...
Forum: General Chat 10-18-2013, 08:25 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,432
Posted By mrscottyg
Thanks, Thom. Your test results are encouraging. ...

Thanks, Thom. Your test results are encouraging.

I still need to figure out what makes our setup run hotter, as the cooling fan on our PD unit always runs when it is charging. I know Mimi said...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-18-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,602
Posted By mrscottyg
Cooling airflow for the PD-4045 is Front-In...

Cooling airflow for the PD-4045 is Front-In Front-Out. In other words, the unit uses the air in the trailer to cool it and then discharges that heat back into the trailer. Here are a few additional...
Forum: General Chat 10-18-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,432
Posted By mrscottyg
Thom, What was the exact configuration of...

Thom,

What was the exact configuration of your setup when you ran your test?

You said this was before your mods, so none of the partitions or vents that you added were in the compartment,...
Forum: General Chat 10-18-2013, 06:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,969
Posted By mrscottyg
Matt, The AC is a Frigidaire FRA052XT7...

Matt,

The AC is a Frigidaire FRA052XT7 (https://www.frigidaire.com/products/Air-Conditioners-Dehumidifiers/Window-Air-Conditioners/FRA052XT7.aspx)
5,000 BTU Window style unit
Works fine for us.
...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-17-2013, 03:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,392
Posted By mrscottyg
Thanks, Dave. Maybe the next attempt will...

Thanks, Dave. Maybe the next attempt will include the bathroom and cupboards. :w
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-17-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,392
Posted By mrscottyg
To get the images to stitch together and blend...

To get the images to stitch together and blend properly, the camera lens needs to be at the center of rotation. This is not much of an issue with a large depth of field, but inside the small...
Forum: General Chat 10-17-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,969
Posted By mrscottyg
Spark ignition for the water heater...that sounds...

Spark ignition for the water heater...that sounds nice. :thumb
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-17-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,392
Posted By mrscottyg
ParkLiner Interior Tour

I downloaded an App that can create a full sphere panoramic, and what better place to test this out than inside our ParkLiner. I recently wrote about the vinyl floor variation we chose for our...
Forum: General Chat 10-17-2013, 02:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,969
Posted By mrscottyg
Water Heater - Carol is exactly right. If you're...

Water Heater - Carol is exactly right. If you're plugged in, do all your heating and cooling with electricity, period.

The A/C does pretty well. There aren't any other options that will fit into...
Forum: General Chat 10-17-2013, 01:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,969
Posted By mrscottyg
Unless something was added, there is not an...

Unless something was added, there is not an inverter built into the PL. The Power Converter is a standard PD-4045. One would need a separate (portable or other type) inverter to generate 120VAC from...
Forum: General Chat 10-17-2013, 01:11 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,432
Posted By mrscottyg
Don't forget that something still needs to be...

Don't forget that something still needs to be done to manage the heat generated by the converter when charging at full load. I think the Group 31 batteries with the vent tube plus some active cooling...
Forum: General Chat 10-17-2013, 01:03 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,432
Posted By mrscottyg
The sink is recessed into the wall and has water...

The sink is recessed into the wall and has water and drain connections that are best suited for the RH bathroom wall as this backs up to the closet space. The toilet is small, so you are not leaning...
Forum: General Chat 10-16-2013, 05:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,432
Posted By mrscottyg
Katie, Congratulations on your new trailer! We...

Katie, Congratulations on your new trailer! We have enjoyed our PL immensely, and I hope you make many great memories with yours as well.

I don't want to speak for others, but I did NOT read...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2013, 06:43 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 61,666
Posted By mrscottyg
Thanks for the reference, Carol. Yes, I...

Thanks for the reference, Carol. Yes, I participated in that thread as well. Jim's post was helpful. I used his response and that of some other resources to determine the best solution for us.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2013, 04:19 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 61,666
Posted By mrscottyg
Almost all of our camping has been in State Parks...

Almost all of our camping has been in State Parks with Water and Electric hookups; so I bought this pair of expensive AGM batteries, and we have barely used them. :rolleyes:

I top off the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2013, 03:47 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 61,666
Posted By mrscottyg
If I remember correctly, the PL owners who had...

If I remember correctly, the PL owners who had battery venting issues both indicated that they were plugged into shore power and charging a pair of deeply discharged batteries while sleeping.

The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2013, 03:08 PM
Replies: 466
Views: 61,666
Posted By mrscottyg
Interesting that Betty Lou was told that the mold...

Interesting that Betty Lou was told that the mold will not change and PL has decided to bolt the axles onto the frames. We just passed about 5,000 miles on our trailer, and I am happy to report that...
Forum: General Chat 10-09-2013, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,966
Posted By mrscottyg
Hi elli, We might be able to answer your...

Hi elli,

We might be able to answer your questions if you would like to pose them here. You mentioned these items:

Windows are made by Hehr; I can get you exact sizes in a couple days. Here are...
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2013, 10:13 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 33,617
Posted By mrscottyg
Thanks. I am going to run a test this weekend on...

Thanks. I am going to run a test this weekend on our trailer. I've been reading about AGM batteries, and it seems you have to reduce the charge voltage when the ambient temperature is elevated. Your...
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 300
Views: 33,617
Posted By mrscottyg
Mimi, Is the 12V connection on your tow...

Mimi,

Is the 12V connection on your tow harness wired to allow trailer battery charging when you are towing? Mine is not, but I was curious if yours was, and if so, about how long you drove to go...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-16-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,030
Posted By mrscottyg
From the Optima battery User's Guide: An Optima...

From the Optima battery User's Guide:
An Optima is an AGM battery, not a gel battery or regular flooded acid battery.
Most modern battery chargers, including OPTIMA Chargers, have a built-in AGM...
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2013, 02:17 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 20,045
Posted By mrscottyg
Steve: If the BAL sinks into soft ground, just...

Steve: If the BAL sinks into soft ground, just slip one or two leveler blocks under the tire before lowering the BAL. When you lower the BAL, the tire will rest on the blocks, and the extra clearance...
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2013, 12:18 AM
Replies: 300
Views: 33,617
Posted By mrscottyg
Mimi, sorry that you and your family had a scare...

Mimi, sorry that you and your family had a scare with your batteries. I know this was a frustrating event for you, but I am glad everyone is okay. Our Parkliner was in storage for two months this...
Forum: General Chat 05-15-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 20,045
Posted By mrscottyg
I had our trailer at the house last fall, uphill...

I had our trailer at the house last fall, uphill wheel chocked (front and back), downhill wheel on a 3 high stack of lego style blocks, and a couple of lego blocks under the tongue jack. I forget...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-04-2013, 09:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,984
Posted By mrscottyg
We picked up our ParkLiner last October, and it...

We picked up our ParkLiner last October, and it has performed flawlessly. I have had a few questions for Chandler on 3 or 4 occasions, and he has gotten back to me on all of them. I believe Chandler...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-31-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,012
Posted By mrscottyg
Hey Deryk. Loving the trailer, and been using it...

Hey Deryk. Loving the trailer, and been using it pretty stock so far. Redid the battery mounts with trays and bolts. One of the original straps came loose, and I just wanted a bit more elegant...
Forum: General Chat 11-08-2012, 05:44 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,878
Posted By mrscottyg
Thanks, Walt for the figures. Based on those...

Thanks, Walt for the figures. Based on those numbers, Casita is cranking out 8 trailers per day. That is certainly a Mich bigger operation than you will find at Chandler's place on NC.

My...
Forum: General Chat 10-25-2012, 09:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,040
Posted By mrscottyg
I was wondering the same thing; another article...

I was wondering the same thing; another article says it is a one-person camper based on the Piaggio APE 50 (https://www.piaggioape.co.uk/)as its platform.
Forum: General Chat 10-25-2012, 09:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,040
Posted By mrscottyg
Looks like it has a 50cc two-stroke gas engine. ...

Looks like it has a 50cc two-stroke gas engine. For what it's worth, I think my walk-behind lawn mower has a 160cc engine, so I would guess the thing gets good gas mileage. I guess they went with...
Forum: General Chat 10-25-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,607
Posted By mrscottyg
Folding Bike fits Inside Trailer or Tug

Similar story here. Stopped by local CW store one day to see how these looked. They pulled one out of the warehouse, and I was pleasantly surprised with it. Had planned to just look, but then they...
Forum: General Chat 10-23-2012, 04:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,878
Posted By mrscottyg
I decided to put my $.02 into the other Parkliner...

I decided to put my $.02 into the other Parkliner thread (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/newbies-first-experience-54656-2.html#post341355)since the question was originally posed there.
Forum: General Chat 10-23-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,801
Posted By mrscottyg
Wink Parkliner Air Conditioner Mounting

The Air Conditioner in the Parkliner is mounted beneath the fore dinette bench as Mimi Lee pointed out (and as can be seen in the various interior photos). It has also been noted that the AC is...
Forum: General Chat 10-23-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 17,878
Posted By mrscottyg
Parkliner Bathroom Switch Ratings

I just checked out the switches in our Parkliner and can offer the following:

The two black rocker switches on the Dometic panel (One for Flush, One for Fill[Up]/Dry Flush[Down]) are L-Series...
Forum: General Chat 10-22-2012, 10:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,759
Posted By mrscottyg
Congrats, Mike on your upcoming new trailer. We...

Congrats, Mike on your upcoming new trailer. We are very pleased so far and are looking forward to our next trip.
Forum: General Chat 10-22-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,759
Posted By mrscottyg
Normally, having an audience would have made this...

Normally, having an audience would have made this a stressful event, but backing into the spot went smoothly (I guess it helps when you have a dozen spotters). It was funny when I went to check in at...
Forum: General Chat 10-16-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,759
Posted By mrscottyg
Hey, that family looks just like mine.

Hi folks. We had a great time at Happy Holiday in Cherokee and received the warmest welcome from everyone. Got some great tips from lots of folks. The Pot Luck was fun, and we even won the award for...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 09-25-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 170
Views: 24,228
Posted By mrscottyg
Thanks for the welcome messages. I spoke with...

Thanks for the welcome messages. I spoke with Chandler yesterday and confirmed everything is on schedule for our trailer pickup. I mentioned the invitation to the gathering, and he stated that they...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 09-21-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 24,228
Posted By mrscottyg
Hi all. We will be picking up our Park Liner...

Hi all. We will be picking up our Park Liner trailer Saturday, October 13 at their facility in Gibsonville, NC. I would like to meet some other folks with FGRVs, so we will head over to Cherokee, NC...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-18-2012, 03:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,301
Posted By mrscottyg
Raz: Is your AGM battery inside your trailer and...

Raz: Is your AGM battery inside your trailer and vented to the outside?

The Optima AGM Spiral Cell battery User Guide states:

Trunk/Interior Mounting - If battery is mounted inside passenger...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-16-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,012
Posted By mrscottyg
The toilet is a 12v macerator type. I had...

The toilet is a 12v macerator type. I had concluded this was done primarily to facilitate the use of a common waste water tank (the ParkLiner does not have separate grey/black tanks). But I guess...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-16-2012, 12:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,012
Posted By mrscottyg
Thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes. ...

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes.

Ken, we went for all of the options they offer except for the folding table. As much as we liked the concept and utility of the five different...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-15-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,012
Posted By mrscottyg
New Park Liner Heading to Atlanta, Ga

Greetings from soon-to-be first-time egg owners in Atlanta, Ga. Our Park Liner (or parkliner) is in production now, and we cannot wait to pick it up next month. I am particularly excited about no...
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