Fiberglass RV - Search Results
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   Fiberglass RV > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Fiberglass RV
Click Here to Login
Register Registry FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Log in

Join Forest River Forums Today
Showing results 1 to 23 of 23
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Troutter
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 345
Views: 167,772
Posted By Troutter
Ian, I started to restore my 13 ft, 85 Companion...

Ian, I started to restore my 13 ft, 85 Companion last fall (very similar to the Uhaul). When you jacked up the ceiling and installed the braces around the door did the door fit better? Do you have...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-11-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,038
Posted By Troutter
Thank you for the help I appreciate it!

Thank you for the help I appreciate it!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-11-2013, 12:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,038
Posted By Troutter
Wiring trailer lights

I need to rewire all my trailer lights. I have a basic understanding of the flat 4 pin wiring system used on my trailer.

The white ground wire currently runs from the 4 pin plug into the camper...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-02-2013, 06:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
I have a repair very similar to the one you just...

I have a repair very similar to the one you just posted to do myself. Keep us posted on the progress of your repair! Good Luck!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-01-2013, 02:57 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
Fred, You have been so helpful! I just came...

Fred,

You have been so helpful! I just came back in for the day because I guess it's my night to cook. haha. Anyway... before I came back inside I took the dremel to the seam on top. It's...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-01-2013, 11:57 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
Just came in for lunch and thought I'd give those...

Just came in for lunch and thought I'd give those of you who are helping me an update on my progress. I decided to work from the outside first because working above my head with 2 1/2 foot long...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-01-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
D White and Fred, You both have been a wealth of...

D White and Fred, You both have been a wealth of good information and my plan is to use polyester resin and mat.

The camper is to tall for me to fit into my garage so I will have to do the repair...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2013, 05:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
Here are a couple more pictures for you guys. I...

Here are a couple more pictures for you guys. I like Fred's idea because I had no idea what the fiberglass actually looked like. The trailer had been freshly painted before I got it, but the roof...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-30-2013, 03:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
Steve, I wish I had heard from you last...

Steve,

I wish I had heard from you last night! I decided to see what was going on up top, so I took my dremel out and started working around a couple of the voids. The glass is really thin up...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
Mary and Bob, thanks for the great info. I will...

Mary and Bob, thanks for the great info. I will look into brake cleaner and goof off. I wasn't sure what would be safe to use on fiberglass and these two products will give me a good start in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 06:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
I trailer had been freshly painted. Probably...

I trailer had been freshly painted. Probably just to hide imperfections. I however would like to do a more permanent repair. My plan is to have this trailer for many years. From the looks of my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 06:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
Fred great info, thank you so much

Fred great info, thank you so much
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,715
Posted By Troutter
I started a new thread with pictures of my roof...

I started a new thread with pictures of my roof issues. Here's the link https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f55/fiberglass-roof-repair-help-61334.html

I would be very interested in hearing how you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 05:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
I wonder if fixing the seam on top would be as...

I wonder if fixing the seam on top would be as easy as using an epoxy putty and then putting trim lock over the top of it. I used to do taxidermy and used a 2 part epoxy putty called Magic Sculp. I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 04:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,181
Posted By Troutter
Fiberglass roof repair. Help!

I did find a thread on FiberglassRV.com about basic fiberglass repair. I worked with fiberglass briefly in college, but that was 20 years ago so thought I would post a few pictures of my issues here...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,715
Posted By Troutter
My bolts were all there as far as I could tell. ...

My bolts were all there as far as I could tell. 9 total. I did use all new bolts and will keep an eye on them. Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 02:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,715
Posted By Troutter
I just got back home from playing with my camper....

I just got back home from playing with my camper. I pulled the bolts that attach the floor to the frame. I wiggled everything somewhat into place. I now have clearance for both tires and it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-29-2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,715
Posted By Troutter
Here are 2 pictures from the right and left tire....

Here are 2 pictures from the right and left tire. The axle actually does stick out about 2 inches further on the side that doesn't rub. The brackets are welded onto the axle below the springs so I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,715
Posted By Troutter
Can I download pictures directly from my computer...

Can I download pictures directly from my computer or do they already need to be live on the internet???

Anyway... The springs look fine. The bottom of the floor looks almost 2 clean. Kinda like...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,715
Posted By Troutter
It has leaf springs and to be honest I don't know...

It has leaf springs and to be honest I don't know if the axle is mounted square or not. I would assume it is, but I probably shouldn't assume anything. When I took a look at it last night it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-27-2013, 10:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,715
Posted By Troutter
Crooked Camper

I told you folks yesterday I bought a 13 ft Companion. It has 13 inch tires, but they didn't match. Today I put a new tire on (the slightly smaller one was very warn) so they match! I was very...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-26-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By Troutter
Ed and Bob, Thank you so much for the help! ...

Ed and Bob,

Thank you so much for the help! You have both given me some very good ideas!
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-26-2013, 06:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,209
Posted By Troutter
Wireing Help Needed!

Hello Folks,
I've been browsing this website for a while now and fell in love with the idea of owning an Egg. I purchased a 1985 Companion trailer last friday. I'm so excited to start fixing it...
Showing results 1 to 23 of 23

 
» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:04 AM.

Contact Us - Home - Archive - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.