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Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-14-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,697
Posted By Villen
You are correct but I still would not tow with my...

You are correct but I still would not tow with my Prius. It has the power to pull itself, but nothing else. Even a reasonable load (four adults) slows you up noticeably on the hills. It is not the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-06-2023, 11:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,697
Posted By Villen
[QUOTE=Mike Magee;861511] If I'd realized...

[QUOTE=Mike Magee;861511]

If I'd realized that the Prius had so little HP, I'd have come out sooner against the idea of towing a FG egg. Honestly, the ideal trailer for a Prius probably is a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-06-2023, 11:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,697
Posted By Villen
Towing with a Prius V

As the owner of a Prius V I can only say I would not tow anywhere close to 1600# with it. Toyota does not recommend towing with a Prius V in the U.S. and, in fact, do not even recommend installing a...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-23-2023, 09:59 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,459
Posted By Villen
Misread, thought you said Northern Idaho. First...

Misread, thought you said Northern Idaho. First thought was "what have they been drinking?" Right now it is a barmy 8 degrees. Our high today was 14 who knows what the windchill is but at 30mph that...
Forum: Jokes, Stories & Tall Tales 10-31-2022, 10:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,536
Posted By Villen
Smile This is so satisfying!

Worked with a bunch of Cajuns in my old life. They gave me a lot of interesting times. No one better to have on your team.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-12-2022, 12:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,912
Posted By Villen
Fred, I agree with you. The prep work, especially...

Fred, I agree with you. The prep work, especially on rrpairs, is definitely very important otherwise the imperfections jump out at you. A good surfacer like 8W5 is a good option to prevent that.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-11-2022, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,912
Posted By Villen
Wow! I guess I need to change your SA status to...

Wow! I guess I need to change your SA status to DA.
Welcome to the 21st century. Let me educate you. Very few planes are made completely out of aluminum today. Composites are definitely lighter,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-11-2022, 08:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,912
Posted By Villen
It might not be an airplane but when you can get...

It might not be an airplane but when you can get aircraft paint for less money than Imron you could at least take a look at it. Unless, of course you are independently wealthy and don't need to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-10-2022, 11:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,912
Posted By Villen
Best Paint for FG RV's

For the best paint job on any composite I would first see what aircraft paint I could get hold of. It is pricey if you buy from a distributor but gets a heck of a lot cheaper buying surplus.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-25-2021, 11:41 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,041
Posted By Villen
But you live in a robber state. I am sure you can...

But you live in a robber state. I am sure you can head for a less punitive area on vacation? Or permanent?
Even at that price it beats laying out larger amounts for a real filter system. Cheaper...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-24-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,041
Posted By Villen
"All water -- no matter if it comes from a...

"All water -- no matter if it comes from a natural spring, artesian well, or regular tap -- may have trace but safe amounts of minerals, bacteria, pesticides, and other contaminants. Distilling...
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,180
Posted By Villen
Check the pump

"Both Costco and Walmart sell Top Tier gas."



Correction:
While all Costco locations sell Top Tier gas, not all Walmarts do. Since they dumped Murphy, their policies have changed. Check the...
Forum: General Chat 11-30-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,180
Posted By Villen
Where does Costco get their gas from??

Wish I had a dollar for ever time I have been in this discussion. It never ends because people don't know what they put in their vehicles, just that it comes out of a pump.



All gas is...
Forum: General Chat 11-29-2021, 11:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,180
Posted By Villen
Cheapest gas prices

I get gas at two places, Costco and WalMart. It's like eating at McDonalds. You know exactly what you get. Both supply good gas. If you do the 7-11 or any little convenience store you are not getting...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-01-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,824
Posted By Villen
Hand lay up.

Quote "You sound like you’re talking about a hobbyist project. I’m thinking about commercial production, and I am questioning the economic viability of hand-laid fiberglass for something as large...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-29-2021, 09:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,824
Posted By Villen
Fiberglass Mold

As opposed to chopper gun it is worth the extra work. However, there are other methods. Material is cheap if you buy surplus pre-preg from let's say Boeing. Cheap because they have to dispose of it...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-04-2021, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,517
Posted By Villen
Especially Ford. Remember when the found they...

Especially Ford. Remember when the found they needed a 3" wider track on the Explorer to cure the rollover problem? They jumped right on it - NOT!
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-26-2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,824
Posted By Villen
I would love to get hold of one set of hand laid...

I would love to get hold of one set of hand laid hull + interior and build it up myself. Would not be interested in building more. I would lay up a lot for sale if I had the molds. I bet there are...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,967
Posted By Villen
Looks like it's sold!

The Craigslist link has been deleted so it's either sold or relisted somewhere else.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-14-2021, 11:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,050
Posted By Villen
I guess you haven't dropped over the border to...

I guess you haven't dropped over the border to Idaho? Air conditioning is just as important here as in Alabama.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-17-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,118
Posted By Villen
"Safety" chains

Looking at the picture I see one chain with a bolt thru one link downgrading the installation to the strength of one chain. The chain on the left could be an owner with brains did not like the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-17-2021, 12:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,118
Posted By Villen
All that glitters........

"ABSOLUTELY do not use the screw links (known as quick links) as they have very low breaking strengths. An example is one I found that is 5/16 and has a safe working load of 2500 lbs, half that of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-07-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,156
Posted By Villen
Paint is not just paint

Personally, I would see if I could find some really good gloves, buy some Methylene Chloride, wet a cotton rag and wipe down a section of the paint. Do this outside, carefully and quickly. It will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-17-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,455
Posted By Villen
Nothing is really new

With all this talk about heaters my mind went back to a 1973 Colchester I had when I still lived in Norway. (Where folks live in their trailers that are permanently parked at their favorite ski...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-21-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,984
Posted By Villen
It's easy! all you do is drop your drawers and...

It's easy! all you do is drop your drawers and sit in some PlastiDip. :floor
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-14-2021, 12:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,038
Posted By Villen
Thumbs up Spoken like a true Nissan man! :pYou just gotta...

Spoken like a true Nissan man! :pYou just gotta know how to use the tool you have!

People don't realize a 4.0 Nissan makes 260hp. Is 9.7:1 compression so Premium would do you good. If you want...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-29-2020, 10:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,490
Posted By Villen
17' Casita for sale.

Just noticed this for sale in Sequim, WA. I am sure there is someone out the who is really wanting to get to the head of the line. Sequim is a retirement community so lots of RVers dismount and sell....
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 09-04-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,310
Posted By Villen
E-Bikes

That is some rear tire on that thing! Two questions, How fast and how long?
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 09-04-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,310
Posted By Villen
The cheese and the hole are gone!

That is a bummer! I like the PT, not too keen on the Ninebot but didn't know the Chinese had taken over.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 09-04-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,310
Posted By Villen
Electric Transportation

Go to https://store.segway.com/segway-dirt-ebike-x160-x260 and check out their dirt bikes. They have a whole lot of other transportation alternatives that would suit RV'ers, but I love the dirt...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-04-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,995
Posted By Villen
MeerKat trailers

Anyone know anything about MeerKat trailers? Or even know anyone who knows someone who has a MeerKat?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-25-2020, 11:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,124
Posted By Villen
A find

This is the newest Boler thread so I assume that people who like, or would like, Boler will visit here. Just happened on this on Craigslist and thought someone would be interested. It looks like a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-18-2020, 10:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,712
Posted By Villen
All the carpet does is stop the air coming in...

All the carpet does is stop the air coming in contact with the cold fiberglass at dew point and becoming water. There are other better looking, but more costly, solutions used in the marine...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-12-2020, 08:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,908
Posted By Villen
This made my day! It is the only thing I will...

This made my day! It is the only thing I will remember from this thread tomorrow.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2020, 05:35 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,703
Posted By Villen
Watched some of the video. Will watch it all...

Watched some of the video. Will watch it all later. I have traveled similar areas in Morocco and Algeria. If the Eriba handles that, it gets my vote.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2020, 05:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,703
Posted By Villen
Is this for real?

This is off subject except is is a trailer for sale. Battle Creek MI has a Casita 16' for sale. Not sure if I believe the ad.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2020, 05:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,703
Posted By Villen
I think you should buy the Eriba. Just watched...

I think you should buy the Eriba. Just watched the North Africa video. I did Paris to Tamanrasset via Hoggar Mts in a VW bug in 1982. ANY trailer that could make that type of trip would be top of my...
Forum: General Chat 04-01-2020, 05:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
The Saga ends

Well, this episode ends here. After agreeing to sell it to me for $2000, they sold it to someone else for $2500. I am not heartbroken as I was looking at the cost of new appliances, new wheels and...
Forum: General Chat 03-31-2020, 09:05 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
I have come to the conclusion that I will ride...

I have come to the conclusion that I will ride this one out and see what happens. I guess I got thru to them on the price. It became $2500 and they offered to clean it out. I offered to buy it...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
I am sure there are a lot worse out there. I just...

I am sure there are a lot worse out there. I just know the limits to my patience and my budget. To inspect the frame and floor you need to be able to see the trailer. Who knows if appliances are...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2020, 06:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
Update

Quote "Yeah, the cabinets should be fiberglass. (Molded fiberglass, extra-moldy!) If you feel like offering him a grand or $1500, fine, and if he says no, he can keep it.
Sheesh, some people...
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2020, 11:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
You are correct. One of life's golden rules - No...

You are correct. One of life's golden rules - No Title, No $$.
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2020, 11:37 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
I am not scared of a renovation except cabinet...

I am not scared of a renovation except cabinet work. I believe the cabinets only have wood doors. That's what I'm hoping anyway.
I still have to have a face to face with the seller & the trailer,...
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2020, 07:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
We have already established I am half blind and...

We have already established I am half blind and have not much memory.here is inside pics.
...
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2020, 07:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
You can read that? Ijust got the photo as big as...

You can read that? Ijust got the photo as big as I could and I can't. Maybe 30 or 40 years ago.:loltu
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
Joking? As in not remembering the name of your...

Joking? As in not remembering the name of your trailer? I wonder about that but I cannot judge too harshly. I can't remember why I went into a room sometimes.

Looking at interior pics It is a...
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
You are quick! Thanks! What is a Perris...

You are quick! Thanks!

What is a Perris Pacer? I have never seen one anywhere, but here's a lot I haven't seen.
Forum: General Chat 03-29-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,100
Posted By Villen
Who knows what this is?

Found this for sale.Who knows what it is? Owner has title but doesn't remember make?? Whish he would just dig up title or tell me where to look at trailer. Inside is really grungy. He is asking $4500...
Forum: General Chat 02-26-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,240
Posted By Villen
Peggy, I am a Datsun/Nissan fan since 1968,...

Peggy, I am a Datsun/Nissan fan since 1968, Toyota just haven't done it for me. My current Frontier is a 2000 3.3 V6 4x4 Crew Cab, Rated for 5000# Towing Capacity. I would not do that. My limit is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2020, 01:49 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,699
Posted By Villen
"From my research it looks like a replacement...

"From my research it looks like a replacement element can be purchased for around $40 and I think that's the best solution with a transformer coming in a close second."


I would use the...
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