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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-30-2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 649
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Figuring out lights and grounds

My trailer wiring is driving me mental!! When we first bought the trailer the wiring was a mess and so we decided to rewire the DOT circuits and change to LEDs since a number of the incandescent...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-25-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By Old Macdonalds
I think I saw this video before and it is exactly...

I think I saw this video before and it is exactly what I am planning on doing with our Surfside. I bought a little window a/c and ordered a hinged marine hatch which I have installed as advised, with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-25-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,236
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Sorry, doesn't look like the image came up. The...

Sorry, doesn't look like the image came up. The original picture is from vanlifecustoms.com. Maybe you can find it there.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-25-2022, 05:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,236
Posted By Old Macdonalds
https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/481885228890615839/ ...

https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/481885228890615839/

This is a pin on my "camper renos" board on pinterest. The image should (if I have posted it correctly) show under sink water containers done on a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,229
Posted By Old Macdonalds
This might not be much help but Slim Potatohead...

This might not be much help but Slim Potatohead has a video on YouTube called Trailer Repairs: Up in the Air when he takes his Trillium Outback to Trillium in Calgary and has his frame replaced.
...
Forum: General Chat 10-23-2021, 09:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Our canopy is similar to the one gordon2 has. We...

Our canopy is similar to the one gordon2 has. We are in Winnipeg and get plenty of snow so in order to preserve the canopy and keep the poles from bending under the weight, we do go out during a...
Forum: General Chat 10-20-2021, 07:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By Old Macdonalds
We have 10'x20' canopy withopen sides but a...

We have 10'x20' canopy withopen sides but a peaked roof so clearance is not an issue. It's made by a company called Weatherfast. They have similar ones listed on Wayfair.ca and the delivery info asks...
Forum: General Chat 10-20-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,698
Posted By Old Macdonalds
[Eight five-gallon buckets of concrete would be a...

[Eight five-gallon buckets of concrete would be a lot of concrete!]

Those five gallon pails could be filled with gravel. That is how we hold down our gazebo. I built wooden pillar type boxes,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-18-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,833
Posted By Old Macdonalds
I used to work in home renovation and when it...

I used to work in home renovation and when it came time to redo the plumbing in my house, I used pex with crimp to brass fittings off a manifold. This was recommended by all the plumbers I worked...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 06-25-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,332
Posted By Old Macdonalds
I know this is about non-refrigeration food but I...

I know this is about non-refrigeration food but I make a lot of varieties of homemade soup/stew at home and freeze it. It is convenient at home, for my husband and myself, if I get stuck into a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 782
Posted By Old Macdonalds
We had the same problem when we got our Surfside...

We had the same problem when we got our Surfside and used handles similar to those in Donna D's picture, only in plastic. Just picked them up at an RV store. They fit the splines on the crank, no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-17-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Thank you John for your input. I think I have...

Thank you John for your input. I think I have been unclear as to what I am asking regarding the floor. When I took out the front floor it was adhered to the shell both at the edges in the form of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Empty interior at the moment except for some...

Empty interior at the moment except for some ratcheting cargo poles propping up the roof. Was a side kitchen with sketchy wood built cabinets. Curbside closet framing was warped and not doing much to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2021, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By Old Macdonalds
The Surfside is nearly identical to the Trillium...

The Surfside is nearly identical to the Trillium and ours has the plywood between the shell and the glassed-in floor but was rotting at the door, over where the fridge/ heater vents are and under the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,489
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Sticking the landing? Floor question

Quick question for those who have replaced their floor in a pontoon style "egg" ie. closed shell at the bottom ...

How did you stick the floor down?:confused:
I have been watching a ton of boat...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 03-15-2021, 12:51 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,820
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Stove in our trailer was nasty when we got it and...

Stove in our trailer was nasty when we got it and the propane lines were sketchy so we pulled it out. Have a tiny microwave just for morning coffee when we have shore power, otherwise everything is...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-13-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,188
Posted By Old Macdonalds
https://www.wildernesssupply.ca/where-to-camp-in-m...

https://www.wildernesssupply.ca/where-to-camp-in-manitoba

Try this site. It will direct you to the Manitoba Backroads Mapbook.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 03-13-2021, 12:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,188
Posted By Old Macdonalds
If by boondocking you are talking about just...

If by boondocking you are talking about just setting up anywhere you are inclined to, then I would look into Crown land but be aware that some crown land is leased as pasture land and is fenced....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-10-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 955
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Are you talking about the gasket around the door...

Are you talking about the gasket around the door opening or around the door itself? If it is the round gasket around the door,( has a slit that fits the door edge), we went to the wrecker and got the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2020, 08:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,665
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Looked at you blogs of your frame builds. I envy...

Looked at you blogs of your frame builds. I envy your welding ability. Was looking at the torsion axle ends from Princess Auto but not sure if I could use them on this trailer or if it would need ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,665
Posted By Old Macdonalds
The bolts that attach the egg to the frame are...

The bolts that attach the egg to the frame are from the factory and they don't go through the tubing but rather the L- beam cross members. I was just telling you because I know Bolers have screws...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,665
Posted By Old Macdonalds
You will find that the egg is attached by six...

You will find that the egg is attached by six bolts through the frame, not screws. I have ground mine off and bought elevator bolts to replace them. The body sag that concerns me is some bulge at the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,665
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Roof sag was snow load as it is in the center...

Roof sag was snow load as it is in the center section around the vent. Am glassing in reinforcement, have glassed in the old vent hole and reinforced around the new vent hole with 1/2 inch red cedar...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-12-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,665
Posted By Old Macdonalds
We are replacing our axle because I believe it is...

We are replacing our axle because I believe it is the original which makes it over forty years old. The electric brakes have been disconnected and the ride is really rough so the rubber inside the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-08-2020, 04:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,665
Posted By Old Macdonalds
I purchased some nice hinges from Lee Valley as...

I purchased some nice hinges from Lee Valley as recommended by another forum user. They are chrome plated and called "Heavy Die cast hinges" on the site. Haven't put them on yet but they will...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-31-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,545
Posted By Old Macdonalds
I put a heavy duty plastic tool box on the front...

I put a heavy duty plastic tool box on the front of our surfside similar to the plastic l box shown. Put it on by positioning it where I wanted, having a helper hold it and drilling through the box...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-29-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,017
Posted By Old Macdonalds
I am renovating our surfside and another poster...

I am renovating our surfside and another poster recommended swiping a gasket off a minivan door at the wreckers. Went and got one. It is more than long enough and they let me have it for nothing....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2020, 07:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,707
Posted By Old Macdonalds
if you go to campingtreasures.com they sell a...

if you go to campingtreasures.com they sell a modern lock kit for replacing the Bargman 400 lock with a backing plate to cover the hole left by the original. There is an instructional video available...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,104
Posted By Old Macdonalds
If you look at page 4 0f Rookie vs. 1990 Casita,...

If you look at page 4 0f Rookie vs. 1990 Casita, he uses a flexible conduit to run his wiring for his harness. I thought this was a nifty idea and picked up one to do the same on our trailer reno....
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-18-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,734
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Just an FYI. Even within Canada we have some...

Just an FYI. Even within Canada we have some travel restrictions between and within provinces. In Manitoba, we are gradually opening travel to the western provinces and certain parts of northwestern...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,806
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Maybe I am a little late posting a suggestion but...

Maybe I am a little late posting a suggestion but look for Surfside Saga in the search. It will lead you to a reno by a fellow named Peter who did a lot of structural work on his Surfside, a trailer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2020, 05:05 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,107
Posted By Old Macdonalds
It may be the ensolite that is sagging. That is a...

It may be the ensolite that is sagging. That is a foam type insulation that was used as an interior finish similar to those colourful foam floor tiles only more flexible. Some call it elephant skin....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2020, 11:00 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,107
Posted By Old Macdonalds
We have a '76 surfside and have it gutted right...

We have a '76 surfside and have it gutted right out. Working on rebuild from the ground up. We didn't pay a lot for ours but $475 is a steal. As for windows, you won't be the first to rebuild them....
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 09-05-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 794
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Watcha lookin' for? I would have to poke around...

Watcha lookin' for? I would have to poke around the garage. We have been working on our 76 surfside so still have some odds and ends depending on what you need. Still have cupboard doors, maybe one...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-31-2019, 07:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,111
Posted By Old Macdonalds
It is called ensolite or sometimes referred to as...

It is called ensolite or sometimes referred to as elephant skin. As a fellow renovator of a Surfside. Welcome. Lots of info on this forum. Not sure where you can get ensolite, though there are others...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-23-2019, 04:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,389
Posted By Old Macdonalds
That is what I am doing with our Surfside....

That is what I am doing with our Surfside. Husband is tired of getting squashed against the wall and we cook outside anyway. Gotten rid of the stove and will move over the counter. put in the sink...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-21-2019, 12:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,870
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Hope you found that "knee airbags" thing amusing,...

Hope you found that "knee airbags" thing amusing, Floyd. I did. It amazes me the stuff these jokers come up with to try and con a person.

According to E-trailer I need to run 10 gauge from front...
Forum: General Chat 06-20-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,426
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Used to be able to get a product called D15 from...

Used to be able to get a product called D15 from Amway. Excellent DEET repellent. Don't know if they make it anymore. My mother used to practically bathe us in the stuff. The mosquitoes just love my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,012
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Also we left took down the tarp last summer but...

Also we left took down the tarp last summer but left it up this year as we have taken out the roof vent and side vents and are sanding to paint. So far no rain in the trailer at all and when we come...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,012
Posted By Old Macdonalds
We are in Winnipeg so I expect you have an idea...

We are in Winnipeg so I expect you have an idea of the type of winters we get. We have had our surfside under an open sided canopy for the past couple of winters. It is 10'x20' I believe and we...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-20-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,870
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Thanks folks for the input. I don't really have a...

Thanks folks for the input. I don't really have a problem with doing the install myself. It was more about convenience but I am done work in a week for the summer so will have at 'er. I had the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-19-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,870
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Brake controller.

Need to get a brake controller for my 2008 Ford Ranger 6 cylinder Supercab.

"Stealership" is telling me that I have to get a radio frequency controller because the 2008 Ranger has a problem...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-12-2019, 01:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,058
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Surf-side salvage operation

It's not as bad as it sounds but I am embarking on a major overhaul of our '76 Surfside. All the usual culprits, body sag, roof sag, door fit, a frame fix to look into, window seals and a really ugly...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-10-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,389
Posted By Old Macdonalds
I agree with Toderash. Structure is key in the...

I agree with Toderash. Structure is key in the Surfsides. The roof must be supported. I am currently reinforcing our roof which has caved slightly. Probably saw a snow load before we got it. As...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,511
Posted By Old Macdonalds
By the way, you will learn a ton from this forum....

By the way, you will learn a ton from this forum. Lots of experienced owners and renovators. Any problems and you will probably find someone who has either tackled it themselves or has read someone...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-09-2019, 08:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,511
Posted By Old Macdonalds
We have had an unbelievably ugly '76 surfside for...

We have had an unbelievably ugly '76 surfside for about 4 years. I currently have it half gutted and the man has been sanding away at the outside. Am reinforcing the saggy roof and trying to pull out...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-20-2019, 11:49 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,028
Posted By Old Macdonalds
One thing that has not been mentioned is that the...

One thing that has not been mentioned is that the marijuana marketed today is not like the pot some of us smoked in college. Most of us got leaf pot because bud was more lucratively made into hash....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-21-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,312
Posted By Old Macdonalds
I have Allure in my kitchen and had a leaking...

I have Allure in my kitchen and had a leaking faucet line which caused a small pool right on a seam and it did lift at the seam and get into the subfloor. I ended up lifting that section and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-30-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,204
Posted By Old Macdonalds
Stay away from Blue Skin. I worked in...

Stay away from Blue Skin. I worked in construction and we used it to seal the edge of roofs to protect from ice damming and thinner strips to seal around window flanges under siding. It is messy...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-01-2017, 11:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,266
Posted By Old Macdonalds
We have a '76 surfside and wanted to close off...

We have a '76 surfside and wanted to close off the bed at night. I just got some cheap panel curtains (lined) with the large grommets and one of the adjustable spring loaded shower curtain rods. They...
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