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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2017, 05:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,517
Posted By jrocmagoo
unless you are like me and only post in the...

unless you are like me and only post in the spring and summer anyways!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-03-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,742
Posted By jrocmagoo
i gutted the entire electrical out of my surf...

i gutted the entire electrical out of my surf side, that power box is not much good as it is the wrong current for the new solar panels and many new electronics- LED lights ect. you can get a good...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2017, 05:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,359
Posted By jrocmagoo
Looks good! nice work, i love mine

Looks good! nice work, i love mine
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-11-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,256
Posted By jrocmagoo
your trailer looks amazing! any chance you may be...

your trailer looks amazing! any chance you may be able to get one more set of those decals for mine or a pdf file to send to our local sign shop? as for the shelve mine in 3/4 plywood with a 1 inch...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-11-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,362
Posted By jrocmagoo
with my surfside I stripped 100% of the wires out...

with my surfside I stripped 100% of the wires out and started from scratch, it was very easy to re-run the wiring, all the old stuff was done weird/miss matched and I was able to route/hide mine much...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-11-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,646
Posted By jrocmagoo
yellow and cream color is mid-late 70s, and tan...

yellow and cream color is mid-late 70s, and tan cream color is late 70s early 80s, not sure if that helps? you may be able to check through surfside posts on here and compare yours?:D
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-11-2016, 03:28 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
sorry for the delays in posts but here is a small...

sorry for the delays in posts but here is a small update...


NEW WINDOWS!!!!!!! customer made in Summand BC by Sunveiw Industries

Also new paint, top and bottom!, and I re-did the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-11-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,163
Posted By jrocmagoo
looking good!

looking good!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-11-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,995
Posted By jrocmagoo
i attached an 8 foot rail to my surfside for a...

i attached an 8 foot rail to my surfside for a bag awning, it is pretty much flat on the top of the roof edge (just far enough up so the bag rests on the body lip above the door, I used rivets and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-07-2015, 12:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,365
Posted By jrocmagoo
im looking at one from princess auto , i will let...

im looking at one from princess auto , i will let you know if it works
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-17-2015, 10:51 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
More updates!

Well been hard at it every chance i get, already made it out on a nice week long trip to the kooteneys then in two weeks hauling it off to Saskatchewan for 2 WEEKS! gonna visit/camp and let it see...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-17-2015, 10:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,163
Posted By jrocmagoo
Very nice work!

Very nice work!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2015, 04:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,890
Posted By jrocmagoo
wow my back windows are the same deal! i may have...

wow my back windows are the same deal! i may have to check this supplier out! it pays to read these threads!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,365
Posted By jrocmagoo
im going to remove my belly band, fiberglass it...

im going to remove my belly band, fiberglass it smooth and use 3m body moulding to cover the strip, ive found with the hard to find parts it is better to just upgrade to new so far and perhaps...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2015, 11:43 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
been hard at work again! planning a few big trips...

been hard at work again! planning a few big trips this year so lots of prep-

new LED lights and all new trailer light wiring, stabilizer hitch (wind trips) new fuse boxes and distribution panels,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-19-2014, 09:53 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
New water tank

next upgrade done!! brand new water tank!! all for $125


care of Alcaro Plastics-
Suite 4-920 Leathead Rd, Kelowna, BC

this is the tank design for the Escape trailers (they supply them) and...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-12-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,767
Posted By jrocmagoo
nice rig, i remember when mine looked like that!...

nice rig, i remember when mine looked like that! these are fun to restore
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2014, 12:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By jrocmagoo
they have it at a few local dealers fir about $70...

they have it at a few local dealers fir about $70 (same as above) but a second propane tank is cheaper so may go that route i guess
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-02-2014, 06:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By jrocmagoo
that would do the trick i think, now to find one...

that would do the trick i think, now to find one locally
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-02-2014, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By jrocmagoo
Propane splitter/Y pipe options?

I have a single tank and have to unhook every time i want to hook up my BBQ, this becomes a problem running the fridge at the same time, what are some options for this? i have seen some Y style...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-02-2014, 04:58 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
Did a bit more work, finally hooked up the 12V...

Did a bit more work, finally hooked up the 12V lines to the fridge (also noticed alot of my new wires were touching the back of the furnace so i fixed all that and covered/atached them to the cabnet...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-02-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
ill be climbing the connector towards Merrit next...

ill be climbing the connector towards Merrit next week with it loaded up so i guess ill find out real quick how it tows over a mountain!
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2014, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,127
Posted By jrocmagoo
Tons of sightings yesterday BC Hwy 1 (sorry no pics)

no pics as i was driving but i must have seen about 15+ FGRV tralers between Chilliwack and Kelowna yesterday in just a few hours (almost got whiplash:D) there were- Bolers, a Uhal unit, a few...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-21-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By jrocmagoo
that looks pretty cool, not sure i am gonna go...

that looks pretty cool, not sure i am gonna go into that much, but a set off an old mustang tails would be cool molded on with the intermittent blinkers...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-21-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By jrocmagoo
Question Custom tail/marker lights

my current tail lights are showing there age and i was wondering what some people may have used to be a bit different? ive been thinking flush mount oval leds so far but with the large flat area i...
Forum: General Chat 07-21-2014, 04:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By jrocmagoo
not sure if thats the coolest or ugliest thing I...

not sure if thats the coolest or ugliest thing I have ever seen? looks like alot of work went into it, that part is for sure
Forum: General Chat 07-18-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,008
Posted By jrocmagoo
im not far from there, i will keep an eye out

im not far from there, i will keep an eye out
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2014, 03:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By jrocmagoo
no problem! if you go to the top of the screen to...

no problem! if you go to the top of the screen to the manufactures tab and click surfside you will get threads of almost everything you need to know for the surfsides!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2014, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,288
Posted By jrocmagoo
really nice work!

really nice work!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2014, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By jrocmagoo
Its called Ensolite (or similar) it is factory...

Its called Ensolite (or similar) it is factory but didnt come painted (its an off white originally) replacing is a bit costly but can be done by ordering it from Scamp based from what i have read on...
Forum: Money Matters 07-14-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 31,166
Posted By jrocmagoo
My trailer is insured for $6000 (what it would...

My trailer is insured for $6000 (what it would cost me to restore another one to the same condition) and covered for fire/theft/vandelism and colision (i.e. comes detached or I go all derpy and back...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,618
Posted By jrocmagoo
im not sure what the weight rating was on mine,...

im not sure what the weight rating was on mine, the top bunk looked like it could put alot of pressure on the front window frame and the cabnets. i elimintaed my bunks all together and made it into a...
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2014, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 608,859
Posted By jrocmagoo
thought i put these up already! here is from May...

thought i put these up already! here is from May long weekend
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-05-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
I was messing around with it and i think its the...

I was messing around with it and i think its the thermostat valve, if i move it back from max to about 8-9 it gets ice cold in an hour from room temp
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-05-2014, 09:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,494
Posted By jrocmagoo
Sounds like a fun one, I am still enjoying my...

Sounds like a fun one, I am still enjoying my surfside project and found this community to be a very helpful resource
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-01-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,177
Posted By jrocmagoo
probably best to take the screws out and pull the...

probably best to take the screws out and pull the unit- it is a pretty simple process, then give it a good cleaning, mine is a Dometic hand pump and after a soak/wash it worked like new -...
Forum: General Chat 05-01-2014, 03:51 PM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 608,859
Posted By jrocmagoo
ready to go!

plated the trailer today, charging the battery's!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-11-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,671
Posted By jrocmagoo
Welcome! Hope you enjoy your future investment,...

Welcome! Hope you enjoy your future investment, any questions or ideas this is the best group to throw them at!!
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 04-11-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,244
Posted By jrocmagoo
looks nice out there! We have had a few warm and...

looks nice out there! We have had a few warm and sunny days here, just about to pull the storage insurance off and re-new the plates for our first trip with the new tow rig!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-11-2014, 04:25 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
Talking here are a few better pics and also got a new...

here are a few better pics and also got a new Hitch mount on the trailer, super safe for towing now!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-06-2014, 12:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
Also new tow vehicle 2014 Ford Escape

Also new tow vehicle 2014 Ford Escape
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-06-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
soo, some more upgrades-

soo, some more upgrades-
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-08-2014, 09:00 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
im back! been hiding heres your answers- ...

im back! been hiding heres your answers-

Poycarbanate- Rona $60 for 8x4 sheet

and yes it was the bunks that hinged down into a couch, i gutted it out and built from scratch up front
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-14-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
First test run, all is well, fridge is not very...

First test run, all is well, fridge is not very good on propane, only holds at about 10-15c
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-10-2013, 08:32 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
The city connection is new, the drain however...

The city connection is new, the drain however was"custom" i used a tank fill hatch and screwed in the center of the old set up, Add silicon and presto! Also found regular sink water lines fit bury i...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,636
Posted By jrocmagoo
Check out my surfside build thread,i used...

Check out my surfside build thread,i used paintable caulking and a damp sponge, sealed it nice and painted over it,i couldn't imagine doing the tape
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-04-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-04-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-02-2013, 12:42 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-02-2013, 01:39 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,694
Posted By jrocmagoo
Took it for a drag, got the lino, plumbing done,...

Took it for a drag, got the lino, plumbing done, almost there




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