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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-19-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Can I ask where you located the outlet for your...

Can I ask where you located the outlet for your ac? On top of left side using a surface mount standard outlet box glued with PL.

Is it on a dedicated circuit? Not yet but I am planning to install...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-02-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,538
Posted By Youhauler
I purchased them at a local hardware store named...

I purchased them at a local hardware store named RONA here in Canada. But they may be find everywhere.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-30-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,538
Posted By Youhauler
LOLL. I underdand your point. This project was on...

LOLL. I underdand your point. This project was on my wife whish list.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-30-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,538
Posted By Youhauler
Hi Gordon, yes the two bottom slides are soft...

Hi Gordon, yes the two bottom slides are soft closing but the top one is regular.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-30-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,538
Posted By Youhauler
Thank you everyone for the kind words. Whish...

Thank you everyone for the kind words.
Whish you a good 2016 camping season.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-29-2016, 12:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,538
Posted By Youhauler
Winter Project: U-Haul - Sliding Food Pantry

PFFFF---Pictures are rotated...sorry about that.

It is often hard to find space in these little campers. Specially when food pantry is almost inexistant. That is why I made this little project...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-07-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hi Dave, It could work if the air flow for...

Hi Dave,

It could work if the air flow for the inlet and outlet are on the floor. However, I am wondering how you will block these holes when the A/C is not in function. Personnaly, I like the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-03-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
It is a ABS reducer with a thread on the small...

It is a ABS reducer with a thread on the small hole.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2015, 08:03 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Here are some additionnal pics I took during...

Here are some additionnal pics I took during installation. Hope it helps.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hi Mike. No need of any exhaust fans. The built...

Hi Mike.
No need of any exhaust fans. The built in A/C fan is perfectly adequate for the task. The BTU size of the unit (5000) is also very good. It cools AND remove humidity which is great. One...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-25-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hi Timber, Sorry for your Father but all I...

Hi Timber,

Sorry for your Father but all I can say is that I am honored by your kind words. However, I would also transfer this accolade to every member of this forum. They inspired me in every...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-25-2015, 08:44 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hi, It is important to keep rain out of the...

Hi,

It is important to keep rain out of the access holes so I did two deflectors made of an old PVC pipe. Here are the pics of this setup. The diameter of the drain is a little bit bigger than the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-23-2015, 07:28 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hello Tommy I purchased them on amazon....

Hello Tommy

I purchased them on amazon. There are "Marine Smooth Center Screw-out Deck Plate". I secured them with a plywood circular framing behind the hole in the fiberglass frame. Also use...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-11-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
I am back

I have not logged on for a long time but I am back. I had the chance to camp during hot days and the AC mod is wirking like a charm. The interior is cool even in very hot days with direct sun over...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-20-2014, 07:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Screens are a must.

Screens are a must.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-20-2014, 07:56 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
ANSWER: YES, the 6" hole provide enough...

ANSWER: YES, the 6" hole provide enough ventilation for a 5000BTU Air conditionned. I can't answer for a bigger AC.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-20-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Thanks Tony, I used this setup last summer...

Thanks Tony,

I used this setup last summer and all I can say is that this is working very well. I like the fact that I can close the openings when not in use. The airflow from a 6" opening is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-25-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hi Sylvie, As any of these low cost AC, it...

Hi Sylvie,

As any of these low cost AC, it is a little bit noisy. However, I run it in low speed and the noise is really acceptable. The fiberglass enclosure does not induce any additional noise. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
I forgot to open the outside inlet and outlet...

I forgot to open the outside inlet and outlet ports a couple of time and this configuration DOES NOT WORK. There are two separate air circuits which have nothing in common. The exterior air never...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-31-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hello, there are two 6 inch holes in the outside...

Hello, there are two 6 inch holes in the outside wall for INLET and OUTLET. INLET take fresh air in the A/C and OUTLET exhaust hot air fron A/C outside.

Hope it answer your question.

Dan
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-30-2013, 04:02 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 33,557
Posted By Youhauler
I am in Sherbrooke. Yes, I will check with a...

I am in Sherbrooke. Yes, I will check with a local trailer shop here. Thank you for the information. I might try a long run first to see the car's brake performance.
Thanks a lot for the info.
Dan
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-29-2013, 10:07 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 33,557
Posted By Youhauler
Hello Bernard, I was wondering who will replace...

Hello Bernard, I was wondering who will replace your axle/brake. Mine has original axle without brakes and I did not made a long ride yet. I really don't know how the car's brakes will perform in...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-13-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,219
Posted By Youhauler
I am not sure about this. Can I go to an...

I am not sure about this. Can I go to an specialist, ask him to match the color, buy a small quantity from him and mix the hardener when I am ready to do the job? Maby to nice to be true!!!
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-12-2013, 09:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,219
Posted By Youhauler
One thing is sure, even if the color is not...

One thing is sure, even if the color is not matched 100%, the repaired part will look better than it look now.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-11-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,219
Posted By Youhauler
Thanks everyone for your comments. I think that I...

Thanks everyone for your comments. I think that I will try to repair the big defect over the side lens and don't touch the big spyder web because they are really not that apparent since I removed the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-11-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,219
Posted By Youhauler
Don't worry Donna, I won't be put off by other's...

Don't worry Donna, I won't be put off by other's comments. In fact, this is why I put these pictures...to have comments and I appreciate it. I agree with other that there is another easier way to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-10-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,219
Posted By Youhauler
Carol, this is also the way I prefer. Now that...

Carol, this is also the way I prefer. Now that the elbow grease job is completed, I plan to wax it 2 time per year, before and after the season. Cleaning/Waxing is not a major job. I read on other...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-10-2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,219
Posted By Youhauler
Lol, Instead of one hour, I spent 2 days. :((

Lol, Instead of one hour, I spent 2 days. :((
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-10-2013, 01:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,219
Posted By Youhauler
Bad shape fiberglass restauration

I now finished the inside of my U-Haul CT-13 restauration and I was ready to attack the exterior. The fiberglass is in really bad shape; dirty and chalky all over with a lot of spyderwebs (some are...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-09-2013, 03:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,427
Posted By Youhauler
The deluxe route. Where did you install your...

The deluxe route. Where did you install your panel?

Dan
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-09-2013, 03:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,427
Posted By Youhauler
Hi Thomas, The only additionnal part that I...

Hi Thomas,

The only additionnal part that I purchased is the 12V 10A power supply at $10.

12V 10A Power Supply Regulated LED Transformer FOR SMD 5050 3528 LED Strip NEW | eBay...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-09-2013, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,427
Posted By Youhauler
U-Haul Power converter upgrade.

The existing vintage U-Haul Newmark power converter is doing a good job for recharging the battery. But, it is not an intelligent charger so I needed a way to stop charging when the battery is full....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 33,557
Posted By Youhauler
Exactly right. I don't need a switch because...

Exactly right. I don't need a switch because there is already a relay in the charger. When there is no 120VAC, the relay is OFF and the Normally closed contact feeds the battery power to the fuse...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 33,557
Posted By Youhauler
The modifications I did are really not expensive....

The modifications I did are really not expensive. The actual vintage power converter is composed of an unregulated power supply that act at the same time as a power supply. This means that the DC...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 33,557
Posted By Youhauler
Here is the link: Digital LCD CAR Auto Clock...

Here is the link:

Digital LCD CAR Auto Clock IN OUT Thermometer Hygrometer Voltage Gauge Voltmeter | eBay...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-09-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 152
Views: 33,557
Posted By Youhauler
I installed a multifunctional meter (Digital...

I installed a multifunctional meter (Digital voltmeter, clock, Temperature, forecast) found on ebay instead the original battery tester. It work very well. I also had to modify the old power...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-09-2013, 06:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,388
Posted By Youhauler
Quick water and electric connection idea.

I wanted a quick way to connect city water and electric service to my U-Haul CT-13. Here are my solutions:

Water: Installation of a 50ft spiraled water hose in a 4" drain tube. Works perfect. No...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-07-2013, 06:20 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 33,557
Posted By Youhauler
Congratulation Bernard for your new egg. You will...

Congratulation Bernard for your new egg. You will love her. I saw that you already started your mods. This is the fun thing of these littles campers. We can easily adapt it to our requirements.

I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-07-2013, 06:05 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Thumbs up Good move Bob. You wont regret it ...

Good move Bob. You wont regret it ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-07-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hi Bob, the A/C deflector is simply made with a...

Hi Bob,
the A/C deflector is simply made with a transparent in-wall vacuum tubing with 2 end caps cut to fit the job. It is attached to the A/C with a velcro strip.

Dan
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-04-2013, 06:19 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,256
Posted By Youhauler
Exactly. We tried both methods and we prefer the...

Exactly. We tried both methods and we prefer the one with the slideout. It take less than a minute to setup and we have a better sleep with plenty of room for the upper body. I leave in a few minutes...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-03-2013, 07:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,256
Posted By Youhauler
I cut a plywood the size needed and installed...

I cut a plywood the size needed and installed under, two aluminium tracks for the extension plywood to slide well. And to hold the extension well when dfully extended, I just made 2 holes in the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-03-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,256
Posted By Youhauler
Thanks, hope you will find your dream camper...

Thanks, hope you will find your dream camper tomorrow. I found a lot of ideas from this forum and I will be happy if some of my ideas can be helpful to others.

The shelf is attached to the wall...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hello, Thanks for your kind comments. The...

Hello,

Thanks for your kind comments. The dinette table is attached to the fiberglass wall with a piano hinge screwed with the typical plastic insert on the wall side and normal wood screws on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Good idea, It may save a lot of work it it fail...

Good idea, It may save a lot of work it it fail later.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-03-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
I just installed an isolated styrofoam wall...

I just installed an isolated styrofoam wall between the "IN" and "OUT" ports. In that way, the airflow coming from outside must pass by the A/C before it is exhausted outside by the "OUT" port. Hope...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-02-2013, 07:37 AM
Replies: 345
Views: 168,109
Posted By Youhauler
Ian, there is only one word that comes in my mind...

Ian, there is only one word that comes in my mind after looking at your work.

Incredible!

I can imagine the number of hours worked to to such nice results. I am sure you will enjoy each day...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-30-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,852
Posted By Youhauler
Great Idea. I did the same for my camper and love...

Great Idea. I did the same for my camper and love it. Mine was a 6" Queen mattress with 4" regular foam and 2" memory foam that I cut to fit the curved U-Haul bed and I also used the remaining to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-28-2013, 07:51 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Yes this is the drain hole. However, I needed to...

Yes this is the drain hole. However, I needed to modify the A/C accordingly because these type of cooling units have an internal reservoir that direct the water directly to the condensor (exterior...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-28-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 39,586
Posted By Youhauler
Hi booper, The model I used is Danby DAC...

Hi booper,

The model I used is Danby DAC 6011E 6000BTU but I guess that any 5000-6000 BTU will work. However, to function properly, you need to install it correctly. There are two separate air...
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