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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,451
Posted By THOMASJU
Y'all are correct !! Just chkd the Coleman and...

Y'all are correct !! Just chkd the Coleman and the Igloo sites and they agree witchu. Who says y'all can't teach an old dog new trix !! Thanx, folks...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2014, 04:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,451
Posted By THOMASJU
Well !! Amaze me, Buddy..... I have always...

Well !! Amaze me, Buddy..... I have always pulled the plug on my cooler to dump the water from the ice. My thinking was that the water was warmer than the ice, thereby allowing the innards of the...
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2014, 08:30 AM
Replies: 455
Views: 225,992
Posted By THOMASJU
Hey Frederick...Were those units measured in a...

Hey Frederick...Were those units measured in a campground with food, clothing, etc. aboard ?? I had my "new Compact Jr" weighed totally empty, last winter at two different commercial scales and each...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-10-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
Thanx, David and Darwin, for confirming what I...

Thanx, David and Darwin, for confirming what I thought to be true. I DO HAVE a CO detector installed down low next to the furnace. Tom J.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-10-2014, 05:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
ALAN, check here on E-bay.. T5286A1007...

ALAN, check here on E-bay..
T5286A1007 Honeywell Adatrol Thermostat | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/T5286A1007-HONEYWELL-ADATROL-THERMOSTAT-/300222511666?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item45e6a7fa32)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-08-2014, 06:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
New thermostat is now installed onto the main gas...

New thermostat is now installed onto the main gas valve body and the furnace works just fine ! ! However, I have a concern regarding the fresh air intake and the exhaust (burned gas). The intake and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2014, 07:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
Well, I ordered a new (been sitting on a shelf...

Well, I ordered a new (been sitting on a shelf for approx. 40 years in original packing) thermostat control to replace the one on my gas valve. Will install it tomorrow or so and let you know what...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-04-2014, 11:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,042
Posted By THOMASJU
Cover for compact jr

Bought my '72 CJr last November and have been working on it (and traveling a bit) since. Continuing to do both to some degree. Last winter I was working on it in a friend's large garage....this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-26-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
Re post #9 No, Steve, that doesn't happen. ...

Re post #9
No, Steve, that doesn't happen. I'll take the furnace out and re-clean the burner (poking something down into all the burner orifices) and see what happens. TJ
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-24-2014, 07:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
Steve...It is now "tomorrow" morning and I...

Steve...It is now "tomorrow" morning and I checked the furnace in the manner you suggested, three times. Pilot light stays "exactly" the same after main burner is on. Same results....after a few...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
Thanx, Steve.....I'll ck that tomorrow morning. ...

Thanx, Steve.....I'll ck that tomorrow morning.

TJ
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2014, 06:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
OK....just left the pilot light on for thirty...

OK....just left the pilot light on for thirty four minutes. Then turned the gas valve to the "on" position and the main burner came on. Then it went off after 10 seconds or so and took the pilot...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-23-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,784
Posted By THOMASJU
Gravity furnace problem

During last winter I purchased my "new" 1972 Compact Jr. Have almost completed my re-doings and repairs. One major thing left to do. The furnace is the original gravity "Comfy" brand (don't have...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 06-02-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,417
Posted By THOMASJU
Storing compact jr

Ok, just finished my maiden voyage with my "new' 1972 Compact Jr.
3885.6 miles round trip from Northglenn CO to Carpentersville IL, to Cordele GA, back to Carpentersville then back to Northglenn...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-17-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By THOMASJU
Gray water

You mean like a 5 gal paint can from Home Depot with a full lid and a small screw top? Just drain sink-water into the screw-top hole and empty it ( properly) as necessary?? Sounds simple enuff.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 04-17-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By THOMASJU
Compact jr gray water

Getting ready to make my first trip (about a week long) in my Cjr. The sink just drains out the side to a garden hose fitting. What is an acceptable (legal) way to trap the sink water for disposal...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-01-2014, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,277
Posted By THOMASJU
Oh, and my tow vehicle is a 2010 Chrysler Town...

Oh, and my tow vehicle is a 2010 Chrysler Town and Country, 3.8L engine.
No problems there. Added a xmission cooler. Tows like a charm ......
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-01-2014, 03:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,277
Posted By THOMASJU
Jack, I weighed it trailer and tongue on both...

Jack, I weighed it trailer and tongue on both scales. Tow vehicle was 10-15 feet away from the scale each time. Repeat, trailer only, no tow vehicle.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-01-2014, 10:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,277
Posted By THOMASJU
Axle weight

Okay, folks, that explains the difference between the weight as shown on my title (1100#) and the actual certified weight (1240#). Since my max weigh is only 1500#, that means that if I travel with...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-01-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,277
Posted By THOMASJU
Weight and axle

When I first got my 1972 Compact jr I made sure there was nothing in it except the jack, jack handle and one propane tank. No bedding, utensils, tools, food, water, NOTHING. I then took it to a local...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-01-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,172
Posted By THOMASJU
Sign shop

There just happens to be one of the franchise sign shops a few blocks away from my house. I will be contacting them soon for options. Thanx, folks.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-28-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,172
Posted By THOMASJU
Compact jr logo

Still in the process of "restoring" my '72
Compact Jr. It still has the plastic "Compact Jr" logos pop-riveted to each side. The plastic panels have raised lettering which is painted red and...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 03-13-2014, 07:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,097
Posted By THOMASJU
Thanx for the suggestions re freezing water in...

Thanx for the suggestions re freezing water in plastic jugs. good idea, especially since there is just me and my dog...TJ
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 03-12-2014, 07:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 11,097
Posted By THOMASJU
Pros and Cons of taking a small cooler with...

Pros and Cons of taking a small cooler with dryice (for frozen food) to supplement my icebox in my Compact Jr ??
Anyone do this from time to time ??
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-12-2014, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,972
Posted By THOMASJU
Thanx, folks......POR 15 it will be ! !

Thanx, folks......POR 15 it will be ! !
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-10-2014, 09:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,972
Posted By THOMASJU
Trailer frame paint

Somewhere on one of the forums I saw some info regarding a combination "rust-killer" and paint for trailer frames. I believe the manufacturer was something like "Eastwood". I can't find that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-08-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,515
Posted By THOMASJU
Compact jr wheel not torque

oKAY, I HAD A RV COMPANY PULL ALL THE OLD BEARINGS/RACES/SEALS AND INSTALL NEW ONES. I HAVE INSTALLED THEM ALL BUT NOW....HOW MUCH DO I TORQUE THE WHEEL LUG NUTS...I "DO" HAVE A TORQUE WRENCH AND...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-08-2014, 08:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,495
Posted By THOMASJU
Poptop bracket problem solved !! it turns out...

Poptop bracket problem solved !!
it turns out that although I had raised all four arms vertically, I was not lining them up properly so that the pins could go through the holes through the metal...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-04-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By THOMASJU
BTW, to Bob Miller.......I located some of that...

BTW, to Bob Miller.......I located some of that trim for my pop top here in the Denver area today....thanx for letting me know the name of it. The trim I found is more exactly like the original than...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-04-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By THOMASJU
If you are asking about the "material" being the...

If you are asking about the "material" being the carpet, I have used regular carpet glue....as in glueing the carpet to a floor. It looks mighty good if I may say so myself !! My unit is the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-04-2014, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,495
Posted By THOMASJU
Compact jr poptop moves too far

Okay, I have removed and re-furbished my pop-top and re-installed it without the boot. The fiberglass lid can swivel (on its four arms) all the way back (normal, I think) and settle down in it's...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-03-2014, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By THOMASJU
Thanks, I'll check it out.

Thanks, I'll check it out.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-02-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,198
Posted By THOMASJU
My 1972 compact jr pop-top

ALMOST HAVE THE POP-TOP REFURBISHED.
Now, where can I find the extrusion that goes around the bottom of the pop-up section and seals down onto the top of the cabin when in down position. The...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-24-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,425
Posted By THOMASJU
Compact jr joints (silicone??)

Working on my "new" CJr. The exterior joints seem to be silicone over what may have been the original joint sealer. If I remove all the silicone what will I find?
And what is a good-looking way to...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-20-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By THOMASJU
Thanks, folks....I'm now starting to get this...

Thanks, folks....I'm now starting to get this l'il beastie figured out. Quite a bit more to go but I'm getting the critter figgered out.
TJ
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-18-2014, 07:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,379
Posted By THOMASJU
Compact jr battery box

Anyone know where the battery box on my CJR was originally placed? My new purchase has none.
Also there is a small "momentary type" round black push-button on the front of the kit counter right...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-09-2014, 09:50 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,056
Posted By THOMASJU
Compact jr heater

Looking at my new-to-me '72 CJr ------
The heater is a "Comfy Model R8-5A. Anyone have helpful info (a manual would be nice, but doubtful) as to operating instructions? I haven't worked on it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-07-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By THOMASJU
Spare tire

BTW, folks, where was the spare tire originally mounted on my 1972 Compact Jr. The tongue on my new purchase is stripped bare of propane tank mounts and anything else that was there. Can't figure...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-07-2014, 03:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,186
Posted By THOMASJU
Tnx for the front window info, Fred...I think...

Tnx for the front window info, Fred...I think I'll put a louvered guard over it and leave it Plexiglass.
Interior pix coming soon (this afternoon??)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-06-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,186
Posted By THOMASJU
Inside [pix coming soon....

Inside [pix coming soon....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-06-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,186
Posted By THOMASJU
72 compact jr

Well I finally got my tug and tow "new" 1972 CJr from Ogallala NE home to Northglenn CO during the bad wx over this last weekend. Wasn't able to take any pix while pulling it out of the weeds, but...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-02-2014, 03:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By THOMASJU
Sorry if I wasn't clear with my question. My...

Sorry if I wasn't clear with my question. My 1972 Compact Jr has a sag in the pop-up section of the roof. The sag is from front to back. What is a good way to fix the sag so water doesn't run back...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-02-2014, 12:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,678
Posted By THOMASJU
Compact jr popup sag

Okay, folks.....what is the best way to get rid of the sag in my "new 1972) Compact Jr pop-up section. I have seen several different ways on this site....but is there a consensus (or vote) as to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-01-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,186
Posted By THOMASJU
Thanx, Bob..

Thanx, Bob..
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-01-2014, 07:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,186
Posted By THOMASJU
Thanks for the advice, folks. Yep, the heavy...

Thanks for the advice, folks. Yep, the heavy cardboard sounds like it will do the job and I won't have to fiddle with Masonite.
And I have been wondering about the wheel bearings/seals. I'll be...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-31-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,186
Posted By THOMASJU
Thomasju

I'm now the proud owner of a 1972 Compact JR. Bought it a few days ago in a storage lot near Ogallala NE. It has been just sitting for 5-6 years at this point.
Before I tow it back home to...
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