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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-01-2021, 05:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,390
Posted By stevebaz
I would build a brand new frame with modern...

I would build a brand new frame with modern running gear then swap the body over to the new frame. Dont build the frame like the old one with built in failure points. You will be happier in the long...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-01-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,187
Posted By stevebaz
not the way I would do it but to each his own....

not the way I would do it but to each his own. Complains on how thin the tongue is and prone to failure. so he compromises it further. he should have run the new tube under the trailer and tied into...
Forum: General Chat 02-01-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,639
Posted By stevebaz
call RIVA and see if they will back you up if...

call RIVA and see if they will back you up if there is a warranty issue with the manufacturer. Then you will see what the sticker is worth. Sticker has a sharp edge but no teeth.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-01-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,148
Posted By stevebaz
propane lasts a long time but when your out you...

propane lasts a long time but when your out you have no heat. solar helps with the battery issue and hooking up the car and running the car will get you emergency power. as long as you have a back-up...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-29-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,379
Posted By stevebaz
Check for tsb on the transmission. when I bought...

Check for tsb on the transmission. when I bought my tacoma in 2016 the transmission shifted wonky, after 2 years and 3 updates they got the tranny working extremely well. Toyota doesnt notify you of...
Forum: General Chat 01-21-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,336
Posted By stevebaz
Questions to ask the manufacturers. Epoxy or...

Questions to ask the manufacturers. Epoxy or polyester resin used in the shell?
epoxy is less off gassing and cured much sooner.
insulation spray in or foam panels? spray in much more off gassing...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-14-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,097
Posted By stevebaz
Information at Lake Havasu. ...

Information at Lake Havasu.

https://www.golakehavasu.com/visitors-center

note the Balloon festival Has changed format due to covid, small events are still going on but with reduced efforts....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-14-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,960
Posted By stevebaz
keep your trailer waxed so its easier to clean....

keep your trailer waxed so its easier to clean. use a dedicated car wash product not dish soap. dish soap harms the wax coat, then when that's done it is much harder to clean next time and you have...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-14-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,347
Posted By stevebaz
while you can tow the load within specs you run...

while you can tow the load within specs you run into tongue weight issues. especially if you have a full load of gear and people in the truck. once you get over 300 lbs tongue weight the Tacoma...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-03-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 5,139
Posted By stevebaz
sometimes it helps to adjust your mirrors to see...

sometimes it helps to adjust your mirrors to see the tires on the trailer that way you see how much it moves before you get all crossed up. practice in an empty mall parking lot where there are lines...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-24-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By stevebaz
You could use the connection box but make sure...

You could use the connection box but make sure the connectors sit flat against each other use a washer between them if you have to. I would also put an inline fuse and a on and off switch in the line...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-19-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By stevebaz
you have to unscrew the bench on a 13 footer and...

you have to unscrew the bench on a 13 footer and cut the closet sealed silicone. you need a long square driver bit on the 13 since you cant get between the tank and the cabinet side. at least this...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-19-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 918
Posted By stevebaz
I bought mine from Scamp when I replaced all the...

I bought mine from Scamp when I replaced all the rivets and Snap caps. They use some real long ones in different places. I also took some longer ones and cut them down by pushing out the pin turn it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-18-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,793
Posted By stevebaz
get a compressor I use one of thease and its...

get a compressor I use one of thease and its great and is quiet. worth every penny.
...
Forum: General Chat 11-18-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 4,762
Posted By stevebaz
what are you doing here you should be there...

what are you doing here you should be there picking it up. wait for years and miss the best part of the whole deal.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-16-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,836
Posted By stevebaz
dont forget the sewer line for your own private...

dont forget the sewer line for your own private dump station.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-16-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,690
Posted By stevebaz
you might be able to use vinyl cove base pop...

you might be able to use vinyl cove base pop rivited in place. long side on the inside back. use a back up washer for the pop rivet on the back side.

https://www.mcmaster.com/cove-wall-bases
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-16-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,690
Posted By stevebaz
fiber glass flows and takes a set. next summer...

fiber glass flows and takes a set. next summer when its over a 100 degrees leave it out in the sun with a concrete block on each corner and the top will probably conform to the new curve. other wise...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-16-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,793
Posted By stevebaz
AZ is a big place. In Quartzsite or Havasu I...

AZ is a big place. In Quartzsite or Havasu I don't winterize, if you go to Flagstaff you must winterize. you are still traveling through some very cold country to get where you are going so...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-16-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,694
Posted By stevebaz
Do you shut the fuel off and run it until it...

Do you shut the fuel off and run it until it stalls when your done with it? Does it have a primer pump on the carb? Have you read and follow the owners manual?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-11-2020, 12:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,346
Posted By stevebaz
please use 3M super 90 it has a higher...

please use 3M super 90 it has a higher temperature rating than super 77.
160F Vs 250F
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,197
Posted By stevebaz
I am with you on this one Gordon. There are...

I am with you on this one Gordon. There are several you tube tests where they test the systems against shark bite and the shark bite seems to always fail first.
and those are static tests not a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-31-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,960
Posted By stevebaz
Ceramic finish is a surfacs sealer not a polish....

Ceramic finish is a surfacs sealer not a polish. Trailer needs to be polished and cleaned or you seal in anything you dont want.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-30-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,794
Posted By stevebaz
you could use the lamp light to switch a relay...

you could use the lamp light to switch a relay carrying the current needed but it complicates things. there's more than one way to skin the cat.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-29-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,794
Posted By stevebaz
you need one of these installed on your car. it...

you need one of these installed on your car. it plugs into your 4 wire system and then you add the necessary connections to make you car 7 pin with brake controller and charge lines to your battery....
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-27-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,377
Posted By stevebaz
save it and use it next year.

save it and use it next year.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 10-26-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,313
Posted By stevebaz
based on the number of roof top AC covers...

based on the number of roof top AC covers residing along side the road I wouldn't mount anything on top of it. Once the cover gets old the plastic gets very fragile.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-26-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,261
Posted By stevebaz
If that was my trailer that spindle would be just...

If that was my trailer that spindle would be just fine. as for the bearings and seals if you buy new you buy the bearings and races and 2 seals and cotter pins for each tire and one set of extra...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-26-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,952
Posted By stevebaz
pull the screens and take them to a shop the does...

pull the screens and take them to a shop the does re screening. or get a screen roller and roll them back in. try to keep from roll twisting the spline and avoid stretching it. the spline shrinks...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-26-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,285
Posted By stevebaz
that really looks like a structural problem...

that really looks like a structural problem within the walls. you need to seek professional help you gotta keep water out of it or you will end up with a much bigger problem. your walls are not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-22-2020, 12:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,705
Posted By stevebaz
I would look into adding a Progressive Dynamics...

I would look into adding a Progressive Dynamics charge Wizzard to your current load center To deal with the battery charge issue. their charger works extremely well. find out what model your system...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-21-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,668
Posted By stevebaz
go to the Scamp site and watch the videos that...

go to the Scamp site and watch the videos that may help some.
and check the date codes on your tires.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-20-2020, 08:22 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 28,006
Posted By stevebaz
You should have 2 pairs of fabtic ribbon attached...

You should have 2 pairs of fabtic ribbon attached inside the bag to tie the awning inside the bag to hold up the awning inside the bag.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-20-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,706
Posted By stevebaz
need to use gas rated copper tubing and not just...

need to use gas rated copper tubing and not just plumbing rated tubing and use flared fittings and not plumbing compression fittings, they are not rated for propane. I would suggest replacing all the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-20-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,611
Posted By stevebaz
cutting aluminium trim clamp it between 2 pieces...

cutting aluminium trim clamp it between 2 pieces of wood and then cut through the wood and trim at the same time. wear safety glasses and be careful with the aluminium shavings they are sharp and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-20-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,706
Posted By stevebaz
the new regulators have safety shutoffs. if the...

the new regulators have safety shutoffs. if the flow of gas is too fast the ball in the check valve moves to cut flow. if your propane system is not holding pressure the flow can be too much. slowly...
Forum: General Chat 10-19-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,173
Posted By stevebaz
inspectors tend to be shot out there especially...

inspectors tend to be shot out there especially in the fall. she is really taking her chances. looks like you need to level that pad too. since I assume that is a semi permanent place.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-19-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,058
Posted By stevebaz
boats are not water proof they resist water but...

boats are not water proof they resist water but fill them up with water they sink. submarines are water proof but they are made of steel. almost no one builds with epoxy unless you are rich epoxy...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,746
Posted By stevebaz
my Scamp 13 used square drive screws. A...

my Scamp 13 used square drive screws. A Robertson, also known as a square or Scrulox screw drive. these square drive screws are very common to the Rv world. surprised you have Phillips screws but...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-15-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,504
Posted By stevebaz
we used a 2" memory foam topper on top of the...

we used a 2" memory foam topper on top of the cushions. I made a fence going across the closet to the sink cabinet with a piece of plastic fence panel and a sheet metal angle. used a piece of plywood...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,398
Posted By stevebaz
glad your problem is resolved and on an even...

glad your problem is resolved and on an even better path with a lower power consumption to boot.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-15-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,346
Posted By stevebaz
my feet don't like me working from the ladder...

my feet don't like me working from the ladder anymore so I had to succumb to working from a scaffold much safer than a ladder. so I sucked up and bought the harbor freight model. I can put it up and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-13-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,507
Posted By stevebaz
try a PPG automotive paint supplier in your area....

try a PPG automotive paint supplier in your area. they make omni paint.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-13-2020, 04:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,731
Posted By stevebaz
if you must use 3M adhesive spray for your...

if you must use 3M adhesive spray for your headliner be sure to use super 90 not super 70, a lower temperature product, and follow the instructions on the can and wear a respirator inside the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-13-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,367
Posted By stevebaz
on my 1986 scamp 13 the floor is exterior flake...

on my 1986 scamp 13 the floor is exterior flake board. resin sealed on the top open naked on the bottom. the top is sealed to protect from water leakage so it doesnt soak the wood. the bottom is...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-13-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,153
Posted By stevebaz
make sure your closet runs all the way up into...

make sure your closet runs all the way up into the curve of the roof. the factory closet did that and is support for the walls to stay straight to keep from bowing and prevent the roof from sagging.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-10-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,183
Posted By stevebaz
James town distributor

James town distributor
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-09-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,183
Posted By stevebaz
take a gander at this stuff. Captain Tolley...

take a gander at this stuff.

Captain Tolley - Find and Fix Leaks (https://www.captaintolley.com/)
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-09-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,203
Posted By stevebaz
99% sure its polyester. non structural repair wit...

99% sure its polyester. non structural repair wit polyester or vinyl ester. structural repair use epoxy for better adhesive properties.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSKbF6jGJKw
Forum: General Chat 10-09-2020, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,007
Posted By stevebaz
personally I would rehab a cargo container. if...

personally I would rehab a cargo container. if your handy you can do allot with them.
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