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Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-08-2023, 12:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,956
Posted By felix2
Escape Trailer Industries in Chilliwack BC is a...

Escape Trailer Industries in Chilliwack BC is a molded fiberglass trailer, not the stick-built Escape model you found. They are extremely well designed and built, as others indicated. They’re more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-18-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,612
Posted By felix2
I had a garage with an 8' door, and I could roll...

I had a garage with an 8' door, and I could roll my Burro right in. Very nice! Then i moved to a 7' garage door, and the only way I can get it inside is to reframe the door - raise the header 16" and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2019, 10:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By felix2
Is it too thin to fill the slot in the aluminum...

Is it too thin to fill the slot in the aluminum channel? Thus the plastic shim? you could glue it to a thicker piece of (better fitting) acrylic or Lexan, but it'd be heavier. You may have to bite...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By felix2
I'd use cardboard to mock up the perfect fit,...

I'd use cardboard to mock up the perfect fit, then use the template to cut out a new insert from opaque fiberglass or smoke lexan. If the frame is like mine (hard to tell from the pix) you may have...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-15-2018, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,772
Posted By felix2
I just posted a Burro 12V running lights wiring...

I just posted a Burro 12V running lights wiring diagram in the Document Center, under Electrical.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-15-2018, 04:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,421
Posted By felix2
Exactly what I did in the Burro. Got it at Home...

Exactly what I did in the Burro. Got it at Home Depot, installed in around 2 hours. warm and hides dirt too!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-15-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,617
Posted By felix2
Laid Reflectix in the void, covered it with...

Laid Reflectix in the void, covered it with bamboo roller shade, held in place with Home Depot PVC lath strips using stainless screws and cup washers. The screws go into the part of the inner shell...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-15-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,969
Posted By felix2
I ordered sticks of this edging from a local...

I ordered sticks of this edging from a local flooring store - they have some samples and catalogs to source from - not expensive at all, but it does come in 10' lengths...making for delicate...
Forum: General Chat 10-11-2018, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,356
Posted By felix2
Just spent two weeks in North Central Washington...

Just spent two weeks in North Central Washington cruising around. Camped next to/saw a Scamp, a Casita, two Escape 19s, an Escape 21, an Escape 5.0, an Oliver, a Trillium, and a Bigfoot. Didn't speak...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 10-11-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,963
Posted By felix2
I installed a Schlage stainless steel residential...

I installed a Schlage stainless steel residential long-throw deadbolt in my Burro door. The original door latch doesn't give one a sense of security - it could be popped with a screwdriver, as could...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-20-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,776
Posted By felix2
I tried some clip-on mirrors but no matter how...

I tried some clip-on mirrors but no matter how tight I put them on or adjusted them, they vibrated too much - at night, the reflected headlights were very distracting. I agree that with a 6' wide...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,199
Posted By felix2
I paid $3k for a 1982, and only because the floor...

I paid $3k for a 1982, and only because the floor and frame were in good shape. Everything else needed a re-do. If you want to completely recondition it, figure on spending up to an additional $6k by...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-19-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
Posted By felix2
The second diagram in your link mimics a faucet...

The second diagram in your link mimics a faucet inline valve...it indeed reduces pressure on the secondary side, as the diagram states. If this weren't true, faucets would shoot intense streams when...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-27-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,476
Posted By felix2
I replaced all my water lines and even the water...

I replaced all my water lines and even the water tank - you can get the same exact one 30 years after the fact! - just for piece of mind and to eliminate old plastic that might be brittle or leaching...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-24-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,889
Posted By felix2
Congrats - looks to be in good condition. When I...

Congrats - looks to be in good condition. When I picked my '82 up, it was absolutely disgusting inside - wet dog smell, mildew, leaking windows etc. I did a complete restoration:

Tore out...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 09-07-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,073
Posted By felix2
Well, the trick for us is to get out & about...we...

Well, the trick for us is to get out & about...we sleep in the Burro, and fix meals in it, but otherwise we're out hiking, kayaking, biking, exploring visitor centers, museums, etc. Kind of like...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-07-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 16,219
Posted By felix2
When researching the towing capacity of a...

When researching the towing capacity of a vehicle, be sure to check the gearing of the rear end...some models of the same vehicle can vary greatly - if geared for fuel economy versus load carrying....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-07-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,619
Posted By felix2
When I had new windows made about 4 or 5 years...

When I had new windows made about 4 or 5 years ago for my Burro, the window company installed them for me, and they used a neoprene-ish rubberized sticky gasket tape. They've never leaked a drop,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-07-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,432
Posted By felix2
I coil my water hose up onto a nice coil about 16...

I coil my water hose up onto a nice coil about 16 - 18" diameter, and secure it with velcro straps. Then I "roll" the water out by turning the coil around & around until water stops coming out. Then...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-26-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,876
Posted By felix2
I instaled 'click-plank' cork flooring in my...

I instaled 'click-plank' cork flooring in my Burro...tore out the carpet, laid 1/2" plywood strips down with double-stick tape (to allow for irregularities), laid 1/8" underlay foam in between the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-17-2017, 05:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,330
Posted By felix2
If you have a blank slate, start over - it's the...

If you have a blank slate, start over - it's the perfect opportunity to install a robust system. I gutted my Burro and completely replaced the wiring, lighting and a new power control center - a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-17-2017, 04:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,023
Posted By felix2
I found a horse trailer cover online...

I found a horse trailer cover online (etrailer.com) that fits the length perfectly, even has a zipper where the door is located...but it's a little too tall, so i have to roll up the bottom edge to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-17-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,253
Posted By felix2
I removed the cheesy smoked plexiglas windows and...

I removed the cheesy smoked plexiglas windows and the frames in my Burro and had new custom horizontal sliders (vertical on the door) made by Motion Windows in Vancouver, Wa. They did a great job,...
Forum: General Chat 10-08-2014, 04:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,941
Posted By felix2
Had another 'tour group come through a few days...

Had another 'tour group come through a few days ago...I spent 20 mins showing it off, then referred them to this forum. Maybe they'll get the bug!
Forum: General Chat 09-18-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,941
Posted By felix2
Door Knockers

We moved recently, and while I was able to park the Burro in the garage at the old place, the new garage door is too short to accept the trailer (I'll be remedying this in a few weeks by enlarging...
Forum: General Chat 09-18-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,118
Posted By felix2
HOA's suck! My garage had an 8'-0" high...

HOA's suck!

My garage had an 8'-0" high opening, so for the past 1 1/2 years I've just rolled the Burro inside the garage. But this summer we moved, and the new place has a 7'-0" high garage door,...
Forum: General Chat 09-18-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,356
Posted By felix2
Yachats, OR 9/15 - Casita 13

Sunday 9/15, Yachats, OR: Casita 13, pulled by an SUV with bikes on the front. Tried to make eye contact as we tried to walk by without getting run over - he was pulling out of a driveway onto Hwy...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-09-2014, 09:24 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,853
Posted By felix2
John, my fridge was removed by the previous...

John, my fridge was removed by the previous owner, and a dorm refrigerator fit nicely into the space...it is worthless for dry camping though, as it doesn't insulate at all when unplugged. There are...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-04-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,853
Posted By felix2
Have fun with the Burro! The roof seam is bonded...

Have fun with the Burro! The roof seam is bonded fiberglass patch over (actually under, as it's on the inside) the joint, so leaks should never occur there...it's windows and the door (which never...
Forum: General Chat 09-03-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 963
Posted By felix2
Hasn't changed much in 30 years! We went last...

Hasn't changed much in 30 years! We went last year after not going for a decade...love the wandering peacocks...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 09-03-2014, 01:40 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,729
Posted By felix2
If anybody needs to cancel, let me know...missed...

If anybody needs to cancel, let me know...missed the Maryhill gathering due to a home move, but looking to try another get-together.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-03-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,437
Posted By felix2
I used cork 'click' flooring from Home Depot...it...

I used cork 'click' flooring from Home Depot...it went in fast. I laid 1/4" plywood strips down first, to avoid the uneven floor spots, then spanned it with the flooring. It's been in for almost a...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-04-2014, 01:37 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 12,059
Posted By felix2
Hi, We are in the process of moving across...

Hi,

We are in the process of moving across town and while we would dearly like to be at Maryhill, we just can't make it this trip - too much going on. We have space #46 for Friday May 16 &...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-23-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,577
Posted By felix2
I had a guy make up all new cushions for me - but...

I had a guy make up all new cushions for me - but it wasn't cheap! I spent the $$ for really high quality foam, selected really nice fabrics, and had 'piping' made of contrasting fabric, had some...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-06-2013, 12:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,884
Posted By felix2
I used Poliglow on my chalky Burro...people are...

I used Poliglow on my chalky Burro...people are shocked to learn it's 31 years old, it looks so good. Pretty simple to apply, too. Took me about 1 1/2 hours to scrub & rinse, 30 minutes to dry (on a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-24-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,607
Posted By felix2
Here's the wiring diagram for the 12V running...

Here's the wiring diagram for the 12V running lights! Pretty easy, once you look at it.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-23-2013, 03:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 14,087
Posted By felix2
4" on center for ballustrade/railing spacing...

4" on center for ballustrade/railing spacing meets architectural code...you should be okay, but yes check the bottom...maybe sew a large piece of fabric to the bottom that can slip under the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-23-2013, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,607
Posted By felix2
I ripped all the wiring out of my Burro 13 and...

I ripped all the wiring out of my Burro 13 and started from scratch. I can post the wiring diagram tonight for you if you'd like. It's pretty straightforward as long as you aren't tying the running...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-22-2013, 03:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,725
Posted By felix2
The icebox, if in good shape, is valuable to...

The icebox, if in good shape, is valuable to someone! They are hard to find in that size. I have a dorm refrig in my Burro - useless when not plugged in though. The icebox will be like an ice chest...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-22-2013, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,432
Posted By felix2
We bought a $20 fan/heater from a local discount...

We bought a $20 fan/heater from a local discount store - it was whisper quiet in the store and the first time we used it; the second time we used it, it made a racket. I got fed up with it and found...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-16-2013, 02:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 20,254
Posted By felix2
I was going to use Monstaliner - Monstaliner...

I was going to use Monstaliner - Monstaliner do-it-yourself roll-on truck bed liner outperforms Herculiner Bed Liner, Duplicolor and Rustoleum Road Warrior (https://www.monstaliner.com) - a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-16-2013, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,385
Posted By felix2
I have a roll of that Trimlock stuff, but I...

I have a roll of that Trimlock stuff, but I thought that if I put it on the seat openings, it would interfere with the seating of the plywood hatch covers. My openings arae luckily not sharp at...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-14-2013, 06:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,061
Posted By felix2
Checklist!

We started a checklist to run through before we drive away after hooking up:

1) propane turned off.
2) city water disconnected, hose stowed, outlet capped.
3) grey water line disconnected, hose...
Forum: General Chat 10-14-2013, 10:08 AM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,356
Posted By felix2
Camped at Steamboat Rock SP near Grand Coulee, WA...

Camped at Steamboat Rock SP near Grand Coulee, WA last week and there was a Scamp 13 and a Casita 17 in the campground; we pulled in too late to make acquaintance with the Scamp, and were pulling out...
Forum: General Chat 10-14-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,972
Posted By felix2
The strap-on mirrors do let you see better behind...

The strap-on mirrors do let you see better behind the trailer (Burro 13) but they vibrate so much it looks like a line of 15 cars behind me, when it's really just two!

Also, at night, the angled...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 10-14-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,131
Posted By felix2
First week-long run in Burro

1200 miles over a week - the burro pulled great! New axle, good tires, no issues. From SW WA to NE WA. Camped at State Parks and one RV park, as well as a couple of days on a relative's property.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-04-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,440
Posted By felix2
12V LED enclosed strip with a switch on one end....

12V LED enclosed strip with a switch on one end. Don't know the wattage, but it's pretty bright. I want to add a small valance in front of it though to cut out the lamp glare from the diodes. Only...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,740
Posted By felix2
I have a roll-up carefree awning - it rolls up,...

I have a roll-up carefree awning - it rolls up, is held with three velcro strips/D rings, and zips into the attached case. There are legs that connect to cleats on the trailer wall, and another set...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,215
Posted By felix2
Here's pix of my galley - I added a countertop...

Here's pix of my galley - I added a countertop because the PO messed up the fiberglass top. The tables match.

Also just fitted out the closet for storage - used 1/2" PVC pipe to make supports -...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,215
Posted By felix2
I found a carpet store who accessed it from their...

I found a carpet store who accessed it from their supplier. It helps to have some dimensions in mind...I made my tables from 3/4" ply, so I found a profile that is common - Edge Trim - Covers 3/4" -...
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