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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-03-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,229
Posted By stillwater
There are a number of these products on the...

There are a number of these products on the market. I have used them for at least 30 years and found them to be good. However if your frame is rusted bad enough to make it unsafe, coating it with a...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-07-2016, 06:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,252
Posted By stillwater
Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada...

Ethanol-free gas stations in the U.S. and Canada (https://www.pure-gas.org/)
Search through this site to find ethanol free gas. The comments sometimes will indicated the price. Not widely available...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-26-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,606
Posted By stillwater
Maybe, maybe not, it's just information. You...

Maybe, maybe not, it's just information. You didn't mention what they cost compared to buying a new fridge. Not everyone is into buying a used fridge.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 08-26-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,606
Posted By stillwater
There is another option worth considering if your...

There is another option worth considering if your fridge is in good shape other that it doesn't work. The Amish built a replacement cooling unit for most RV refrigerators. Their replacement units are...
Forum: General Chat 08-26-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,537
Posted By stillwater
That is a brilliant solution. It would be near...

That is a brilliant solution. It would be near impossible to get hooked up and the only way would be to drag it with a chain to get the jack to collapse and then what? Thieves would move on to an...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-18-2015, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,136
Posted By stillwater
The Honda 2000 will run a 13,500 BTU RV air...

The Honda 2000 will run a 13,500 BTU RV air conditioner. What you have to do is replace the start capacitor in the AC unit with one that is rated as "hard start". I believe when I changed mine it was...
Forum: General Chat 08-18-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,328
Posted By stillwater
Yes that's right. No one ever buys any...

Yes that's right. No one ever buys any automobiles in Canada. We all use dog sleds.
I have to go now. I need to go shoot a moose to feed my dog team.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-18-2015, 01:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,136
Posted By stillwater
Two things about Honda 2000 generators. (Maybe...

Two things about Honda 2000 generators. (Maybe other makes as well)
If you need more than 2000 watts at times you can combine two of them and get 4000 watts. If you only need 2000 watts then only...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,218
Posted By stillwater
And furthermore, ...

And furthermore,

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/pensioner-pretends-run-over-stationary-102520734.html
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2015, 01:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,218
Posted By stillwater
RodgerDat You are right. I once was the only...

RodgerDat
You are right. I once was the only witness between a tractor trailer and a car. It was clearly the fault of the car. I was told flat out by the insurance company that the truck would be...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-29-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,218
Posted By stillwater
I just installed one for mostly the reasons...

I just installed one for mostly the reasons mentioned. I'm not paranoid but things do happen and it doesn't hurt to have it. I just bought a really cheap one off ebay to try and if I like it then...
Forum: General Chat 07-27-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 17,061
Posted By stillwater
Our Bigfoot does not have built in an air...

Our Bigfoot does not have built in an air conditioner. Where we live in BC we would probably never use it but we take the Bigfoot with us when we go to Arizona for the winter. We often will head out...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-04-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,161
Posted By stillwater
Bigfoot Decals

I happened to come across a Bigfoot decal on the internet a while back. They can be ordered left or right and different sizes and a couple of different colors. I got one to try and it worked good for...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-04-2015, 12:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,734
Posted By stillwater
One app is simply called "Bubble Level" by...

One app is simply called "Bubble Level" by Antoine Vianey and the other is
"Best Level Bubble Level" by Codifie, inc both are free apps in android playstore. Neither one has any popups on my Tablet....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-02-2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,734
Posted By stillwater
I'm not a geek by any means BUT. You can download...

I'm not a geek by any means BUT. You can download a leveling APP for a smartphone or tablet. I use a couple, one is a GPS status app and the other is just a simple bubble app. Either one tells you...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-02-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,189
Posted By stillwater
I know the Scotia bank in Canada has an agreement...

I know the Scotia bank in Canada has an agreement with Bank of America which allows us to withdraw money from our Scotia bank accounts with no transaction fees at any BOA bank or ATM in the US. I...
Forum: General Chat 05-14-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By stillwater
Your lucky to have an unlimited plan as they are...

Your lucky to have an unlimited plan as they are going by the wayside. I do know that 3g doesn't use as much as 4g. Another hog is HD. Problem is we have all gotten used to HD and find it hard to...
Forum: General Chat 05-13-2015, 05:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 927
Posted By stillwater
How many GB do you burn in a month. We have a...

How many GB do you burn in a month. We have a jetpack with a 10GB plan and have to really watch what we use otherwise we easily go overage.
I would love to ditch our satellite but more GB with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-20-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,615
Posted By stillwater
It may be possible that a previous owner ran into...

It may be possible that a previous owner ran into the same problem of sourcing springs and moved the mount on the frame to fit the springs they bought. Like I said previously I was very happy with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-17-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,615
Posted By stillwater
Really, What part do you not understand. Both...

Really, What part do you not understand. Both springs and axle camber where part of the OPs discussion. Don't know where torsion came from
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-17-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,615
Posted By stillwater
Ahhh geez sorry Jeff. I didn't see you post until...

Ahhh geez sorry Jeff. I didn't see you post until today. Don't know what's wrong with Standens they where very accomodating for me. My long story is I was in Yuma AZ when I was looking for the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-26-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,615
Posted By stillwater
Jeff, The preload bend in an axle is called the...

Jeff, The preload bend in an axle is called the camber which actually puts the camber in the wheels for better tracking. If you put a new axle in with camber you will probably notice an improvement...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-25-2015, 07:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,615
Posted By stillwater
I changed my springs last year on our 17ft 1995...

I changed my springs last year on our 17ft 1995 Bigfoot only because one side had settled about 1/2 inch. I "flipped" the axle which only means to move it from the top of the spring to under. It...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-19-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,952
Posted By stillwater
One thought for using a Bulldog hitch. I do not...

One thought for using a Bulldog hitch. I do not like to sleep overnight with the trailer hooked to the truck. Disconnecting from a standard coupler requires blocking the jack cranking up the trailer...
Forum: General Chat 02-17-2015, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,297
Posted By stillwater
Been going there a few years now. I have had...

Been going there a few years now. I have had better outcomes than the dentist at home (Canada) whom I had for twenty years. I think he was getting old and grumpy.
I won't recommend any but do your...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-29-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,046
Posted By stillwater
When thinking of products for polishing or waxing...

When thinking of products for polishing or waxing fiberglass don't think automotive think marine. Clear coat on a car is very different than gel coat on fiberglass. If you can find Collinite Fleetwax...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2013, 03:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,452
Posted By stillwater
The OP asked simply has anyone used it and if...

The OP asked simply has anyone used it and if they liked it or not, no qualification about what type of fiberglass or what they wanted it to accomplish. I posted in #6 that BKF works well to remove...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 04-16-2013, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,611
Posted By stillwater
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=1064d07e...

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=1064d07efe&view=att&th=13e0bde3d0212428&attid=0.1&disp=emb&realattid=e9e5a0fb401f1f47_0.1&zw&atsh=1
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-16-2013, 09:13 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,452
Posted By stillwater
Yes BKF is slightly abrasive. So is rubbing...

Yes BKF is slightly abrasive. So is rubbing compound, wet&dry sandpaper which is also good at removing oxidation from fiberglass if used properly. BKF contains oxalic acid which is what enables it...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-15-2013, 07:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 22,452
Posted By stillwater
Bar Keepers Friend works very well to remove rust...

Bar Keepers Friend works very well to remove rust stains from fiberglass.
Forum: General Chat 02-26-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 257
Views: 23,102
Posted By stillwater
150 some on posts in just a little over 24 hours ...

150 some on posts in just a little over 24 hours
Nowhere have I seen ----
THIS IS WILLIAM SHATNER'S WORLD AND WE ARE JUST LIVING IN IT!!
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