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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-29-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By GMike A
It keeps people on their toes wondering how it's...

It keeps people on their toes wondering how it's done.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-29-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By GMike A
Thanks for the input. Eddie I had purchased a...

Thanks for the input. Eddie I had purchased a 12vdc 30 amp relay and am going to remote control it also. I saw another post elsewhere where the person mounted the switch panel over on the sink...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-29-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 826
Posted By GMike A
Hot Water Heater Install Suggestions needed

I just pulled out my defective but old H20 propane heater and replacing with a electric/propane model of same dimensions.[SW6DE]. What a bear pulling it out with all the sillycone they put around it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-26-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,889
Posted By GMike A
Polish

I bought mine in Lowes. Did the same cleaned it and about 6 coats later it was awesome. 6 months later minus the dirty rain drops it still shines.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-12-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,562
Posted By GMike A
tongue extension

I visited the guys at Orbital a year or two ago and Jim showed me the extension they were working on but guess it never really panned out. I thought it was a great idea and may have to engineer one...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-14-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,307
Posted By GMike A
Trailer wire

Perhaps you can return the connector if you want or save for a spare should you have a Northern tool near by. I got mine with a 8 foot cord and the connector already on for about $25.00. (or you...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-05-2016, 04:40 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 25,966
Posted By GMike A
AC shore Pwr

I "borrowed" pictures of your modification Greg as that is exactly what I want to do with mine and you gave me a good idea instead of just doing the basic shore power only mod.
tnx
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-20-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,302
Posted By GMike A
Glass replacement

I had my local glass man make me one for my 86 after I removed that AC. He ended up using a thick acrylic instead of glass. Cost me around $130 bucks to have it done but it took him some time to...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-13-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,686
Posted By GMike A
For what its worth I might consider that option...

For what its worth I might consider that option the next time. I just went the Zep routine and have 5 coats on and it looks awesome. IF it lasts a year or two then I too might go the route with...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-30-2016, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,458
Posted By GMike A
Where at in Dallas are you working or what side...

Where at in Dallas are you working or what side of town. Its a huge area. Lots of people I know commute to Dallas from where I live in the Greenville area. Here in Tx we talk about time rather...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 06-29-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,830
Posted By GMike A
Doggone it now you got me going too. I love...

Doggone it now you got me going too. I love Pinterest and did a search on Cobb Cookers and there was tons of stuff on it with recipes etc. Now I too have to try it.

thanks for the input.
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 06-17-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,548
Posted By GMike A
Crock pot liner in dutch oven

As a side note I thought it would be cool to try a slow cooker liner in my pressure cooker. The cooker doesnt get above 250 so it should not have been a melting issue. The bag did not melt and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-11-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,115
Posted By GMike A
Pink Stuff

I dont know if it is just Texas or hot areas but I put the RV pink stuff from Walmoat into my holding tank last winter and then when I went to drain it this spring it literally was like jello in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-28-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By GMike A
I used one in the back of my hatch door and wired...

I used one in the back of my hatch door and wired it to my backup camera and rear light to trigger it.

New 2 4G for Car Backup Camera and Monitor Wireless Video Transmitter Receiver | eBay...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-28-2016, 08:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,429
Posted By GMike A
For my particular application I ordered two...

For my particular application I ordered two wireless blue tooth AV adapters ( a pair) and avoided the hassle of having to run wires on my camper. Not a total solution for you but perhaps part of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-27-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,434
Posted By GMike A
You wont have any regrets. I have almost 200K...

You wont have any regrets. I have almost 200K miles on mine. Still pulls like my egg isn't there and my mileage is really great. Getting ready for a two month tour of Miss USA and am ready. ...
Forum: General Chat 04-24-2016, 11:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,310
Posted By GMike A
Here is the program I use from Rand. I can put...

Here is the program I use from Rand. I can put in any spot and then add side trips or not. It gives me distances and drive times. I can print it out if I want or look down to street level. I...
Forum: General Chat 04-14-2016, 03:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By GMike A
My other trailers were bigger so this was a...

My other trailers were bigger so this was a first. Its funny before the DMV got there the other guy was going to fail it because it didnt have a break away device. Had not given it much thought...
Forum: General Chat 04-14-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,394
Posted By GMike A
Texas Small Egg Owner Registration

Just took my Casita 17' SD in for inspection for plate renewal as the letter indicated that " a passing vehicle inspection is required to obtain registration blah blah blah". So I took it to a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-07-2016, 03:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,742
Posted By GMike A
I went to a grain store that sells feed and...

I went to a grain store that sells feed and fertilizer by the pound to farmers. They have scales that work with smaller amounts. I went to a CAT scale here and he said I didnt weigh enough to tip...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-22-2016, 09:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By GMike A
I can say that a lock is only a visual deterrent....

I can say that a lock is only a visual deterrent. Down here and probably elsewhere if the conditions are right they simply arm wrestle your hitch upon a bumper and chain it down and take off...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-08-2015, 03:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,349
Posted By GMike A
I bought my camera and 7 inch monitor on ebay and...

I bought my camera and 7 inch monitor on ebay and havent had any issues with it. Its wireless and I put a switch inside my cabinet so that I could turn the camera off when I docked and when in...
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,836
Posted By GMike A
I was up at Mt. Baker Wa. on Tmob and had voice...

I was up at Mt. Baker Wa. on Tmob and had voice but was unable to get data until I got back into range in Northern Co. I came down through ID,MT,WY. I could not do campground look ups or any...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-30-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,567
Posted By GMike A
I just bought an inexpensive one from Walmart....

I just bought an inexpensive one from Walmart. The one I had before was either off-low-high and it was a PITA as it was always on one of those modes. The one I have now is thermostatically...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-10-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,881
Posted By GMike A
The Dupli-Color is in Lowes and Home Depot and...

The Dupli-Color is in Lowes and Home Depot and Oreillys . not sure about others. Good stuff.
Forum: General Chat 10-26-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By GMike A
Not sure by what you mean as resident as to how...

Not sure by what you mean as resident as to how long you will be here. If you are moving then you have 30 days to transfer your car and trailer. If you Google Texas DMV or anything be careful on...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-28-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,864
Posted By GMike A
Sorry Norm. I was specifically referring only...

Sorry Norm. I was specifically referring only to my AC cover and Fan Vent which are plastic. Not the egg itself. I apologize for not making that clear from the onset.

Mike
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-28-2015, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,864
Posted By GMike A
Norm, I wonder if it would be okay to paint the...

Norm,
I wonder if it would be okay to paint the plastic with the rubberized Flex Seal product? Maybe an overkill? It comes in white or clear. Not sure what the implications would be. Just an...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-19-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,417
Posted By GMike A
Same for me de K5NAN Welcome. You picked a...

Same for me de K5NAN Welcome. You picked a great forum with super people.
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 09-14-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,104
Posted By GMike A
Hello Terry, Guess this forum is okay to...

Hello Terry,
Guess this forum is okay to converse on. My starter you sent worked admirably. With the summer here I have had too many irons in the fire to do much with it yet. I have made...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-09-2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,519
Posted By GMike A
Here is a link I searched on and it has about 54...

Here is a link I searched on and it has about 54 pages of comments on what users have done.

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f54/check-this-out-not-poliglow-time-will-tell-43004.html
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 09-05-2015, 12:41 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,441
Posted By GMike A
I have used this quite successfully over the...

I have used this quite successfully over the years and might have been mentioned but didnt see it. Hustler Mobile tri band adapter 8 bucks
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 09-01-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 15,441
Posted By GMike A
I will be interested to see what everyone says. ...

I will be interested to see what everyone says. I run digital JT9 at home and on the road I am too tired to do any Dxing as it seems I never stay in one spot more than a day. Perhaps some...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 08-15-2015, 06:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,036
Posted By GMike A
I'm a guy and have about 40 machines or so now....

I'm a guy and have about 40 machines or so now. 19 of the 401s and 503s. I have restored several and I too have issues walking by and seeing an old machine without rescuing it. I have two...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-10-2015, 10:56 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,110
Posted By GMike A
The answer is a definite no and if you just do a ...

The answer is a definite no and if you just do a search on rivets or leaks you will find tons of responses and how to for just this issue. I think Donna keeps an on going record of every...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 08-04-2015, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,104
Posted By GMike A
That would be awesome and in return I will send...

That would be awesome and in return I will send you a SASE in case you can pass it forward. I dont mind sending you one up front. I was under the impression you had to have a wet starter at all...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 08-03-2015, 02:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,104
Posted By GMike A
Wish there was an easy way to share the starters....

Wish there was an easy way to share the starters. Some go back 100 years. 35 is awesome. Do you have any trouble keeping it alive after this length of time?
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-03-2015, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,444
Posted By GMike A
I lived in Massena and went to HS there. You...

I lived in Massena and went to HS there. You can camp at the AMVETS campground near by.. They allow non vets in now and I dont think you would be disappointed.
Massena has kinda gone down hill...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-13-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,640
Posted By GMike A
I guess the bottom line is use common sense. ...

I guess the bottom line is use common sense. Googling the issue brought up many people switching over to a microwave- convection oven and then getting the benefit of both worlds. Regardless ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-13-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,640
Posted By GMike A
I did it and wish had done it sooner. My setup...

I did it and wish had done it sooner. My setup is identical to yours. I have had no issues. I put in a turbo convection oven instead of conventional. A microwave in my opinion heating up a huge...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-03-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,376
Posted By GMike A
I had a local dealer replace mine with no issue...

I had a local dealer replace mine with no issue except he used plexiglass or lexan or some type of plastic. cost me $100 though.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-14-2015, 10:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,893
Posted By GMike A
Are you running a KW amp in there too?

Are you running a KW amp in there too?
Forum: General Chat 05-27-2015, 05:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,451
Posted By GMike A
Fun getting down the driveway between those...

Fun getting down the driveway between those trees. :) I have been there 3 times now and have been treated well and what I thought were reasonable prices for his work. JMHO.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-24-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,280
Posted By GMike A
Whether or not a WDH is needed for this TOW I...

Whether or not a WDH is needed for this TOW I sure like the added protection of a sway bar.
Forum: General Chat 05-21-2015, 06:11 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,441
Posted By GMike A
It might have Paul. Its hard to keep up with the...

It might have Paul. Its hard to keep up with the forum now as so many members with good posts and ideas. For the off road guys who are out a few weeks and dont have a creek with a rock or...
Forum: General Chat 05-20-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,441
Posted By GMike A
Foot powered washing machine

This might have some potential for full timers. I have to investigate further.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUgF24GcDi0
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-15-2015, 09:12 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,541
Posted By GMike A
Search this forum. I found inexpensive LEDs on ...

Search this forum. I found inexpensive LEDs on ebay that have done very nicely for a 1/4 of the price of that as I recall.
Forum: General Chat 05-13-2015, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,352
Posted By GMike A
Happy Camper

Just saw this for the first time but perhaps its old news?

Made in California by Happier Camper Inc. © | Ultra-Light Fiberglass Travel Trailer (https://hc1.info/)
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-05-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,814
Posted By GMike A
I printed out this to save for a future project...

I printed out this to save for a future project for me. I have the same issue and "older" age isnt helping any. :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-01-2015, 06:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,625
Posted By GMike A
JvR I took the logo that Dudley so thoughtfully...

JvR I took the logo that Dudley so thoughtfully provided and did a little work on it. I also have a eps file conversion format which most decal creators prefer but its 13megs. Depending upon...
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