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Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-18-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,581
Posted By Bster13
Crossed my mind...the Co-op doesn't allow pets....

Crossed my mind...the Co-op doesn't allow pets. Would have saved us a chunk of change each month, but oh well. Need to find an alternative living arrangement that allows pets some time.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-18-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,581
Posted By Bster13
I hear you about having experience in an egg...

I hear you about having experience in an egg prior to full timing in one (even if you spent time in a 16ft Casita to move to a 25ft Big Foot.), but I'm entirely committed after researching for 2 yrs...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-18-2016, 10:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,581
Posted By Bster13
You guys are probably right. :(

You guys are probably right. :(
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-17-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,581
Posted By Bster13
Convince GF to Fulltime

Ok, pretty blunt subject there, but let me elaborate. :pth

My GF and I are 37yrs old (no kids, one dog) and depending on what budget we use and the stock market, we will retire anywhere between...
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,072
Posted By Bster13
Ah, thank you for the clarification.

Ah, thank you for the clarification.
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,072
Posted By Bster13
And to contradict, this post states Born Free...

And to contradict, this post states Born Free ~are~ fully molded (but the post is from 1998). :confused:

https://groups.google.com/d/msg/rec.outdoors.rv-travel/DLku--s1n7g/nDGmnQXxYlUJ
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,072
Posted By Bster13
yes, slide outs are "out." Didn't even think I...

yes, slide outs are "out." Didn't even think I had to mention that, haha. :D

I'll research Born Free and Lazy Daze and try to find out what makes them less prone to leak vs. others. Thanks!
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,072
Posted By Bster13
Fiberglass Class Cs?

My research has been almost exclusively about fiberglass (egg) travel trailers. I'm adamant with my SO that we purchased a fiberglass RV of some sort due to long term longevity of them vs. stick...
Forum: General Chat 05-13-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,026
Posted By Bster13
Ferry Height Restrictions

I had considered parking garage height restrictions when I was considering a Class B, but never considered ferry height restrictions when considering boarding a ferry with an egg camper on the West...
Forum: Money Matters 05-13-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,373
Posted By Bster13
Online Insurance Quotes

Hello. I'm looking for any insurance provider who will give me a quote for insurance for an RV online, and truly online without having to supply my email or having to fill out a bunch of stuff only...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-12-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,503
Posted By Bster13
Wonderful data point Randy. Thank you so much.

Wonderful data point Randy. Thank you so much.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-12-2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,503
Posted By Bster13
I guess what I'm looking for (which may not be...

I guess what I'm looking for (which may not be possible due to variations in vehicles and trailers) is reasonable assurance I can get get 300 miles out of a tank on a modern gasoline F150 (or...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-12-2016, 07:18 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,503
Posted By Bster13
How many miles were you able to go comfortably? ...

How many miles were you able to go comfortably? What were the longest stretches you encountered? What the longest stretch you've encountered period? Thanks!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-12-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,503
Posted By Bster13
Hi Donna, For the 2014 F150, I see a 26 (4 x...

Hi Donna,

For the 2014 F150, I see a 26 (4 x 2) or 36 (4 x 4) gallon tank size. So figure you can go 384 - 408 (26gal tank) or 544 - 578 (36gal tank) miles getting 16 - 17 mpg until you need to...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 05-12-2016, 05:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,811
Posted By Bster13
How is the "lounging?"

I've spoken to a few forum members with various sized egg campers and one thing that was mentioned was lack of comfortable seating inside. Seems like even the biggest egg campers only have either a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-12-2016, 05:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,503
Posted By Bster13
Towing tank range

Hello,

While listening to this very thought out Motorhome vs. TT video, he brought up the poor tank range of a TT tow vehicle:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8nQTWk1rFQ

Obviously this all...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-09-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,967
Posted By Bster13
Ok... so I'd certainly trust a "stranger" from...

Ok... so I'd certainly trust a "stranger" from this board more than a storage yard. The question is would ~you~ store someone's rig for a week/month if they asked on the board? Though I don't have...
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 06:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,591
Posted By Bster13
The Volvo C30 on that list wouldn't be bad at...

The Volvo C30 on that list wouldn't be bad at all. Nice link!
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,591
Posted By Bster13
That camper just looks fun, but I don't think...

That camper just looks fun, but I don't think it's geared towards full timing with it's tank capacities. Also, unsure of Scamp and Casita 13ft pricing, but perhaps it's a bit more?

FAQ | Happier...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-09-2015, 04:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,967
Posted By Bster13
$40/ month for storage seems reasonable. ...

$40/ month for storage seems reasonable.

While I try to figure out this full time thing, the route I'd take on a yearly basis came to mind, and how I would get home for the holidays or in the case...
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 02:04 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,591
Posted By Bster13
Sadly this car is now gone, but it had a L67 3.8;...

Sadly this car is now gone, but it had a L67 3.8; supercharged engine in it and only weighed 1500lbs, plus it had a small hitch. I wonder how it would of towed an FGRV. Would of been a hoot! Haha.
...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-09-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,967
Posted By Bster13
Flying home...

Have any of your full-timers (or mostly full-timers) had to leave your rig and fly from coast to coast to deal with a family issue? If so, where did you leave your TV and TT? Drain the tanks and...
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 01:42 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,591
Posted By Bster13
Yeah, I guess if the TDI are muffled further,...

Yeah, I guess if the TDI are muffled further, their nice torque profile and towing ability ay diminish.

CX-5... I guess I was hoping someone would find a srt8 challenger, or a hellcat, or older...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 11-09-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,743
Posted By Bster13
I'd love to check out some Scamps as a future...

I'd love to check out some Scamps as a future fulltimers. (If anyone knows of any other Scamp rallies close to me let me know!) Putting it on the calendar for a day visit. :)
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 12:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,591
Posted By Bster13
Good to know the MINI was able to tow a 13...

Good to know the MINI was able to tow a 13 footer... to be honest, the car brand is not the most reliable and there aren't that many dealers around, but it sure is a good handling car. The TDI...
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 11:43 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,591
Posted By Bster13
Ah yes, a TDI with some suspension work done, a...

Ah yes, a TDI with some suspension work done, a performance alignment and decent tires (save for the cost of performance tires :p) would work very well, forgot about them.
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,591
Posted By Bster13
Sitting at a desk job for years... I have lots of...

Sitting at a desk job for years... I have lots of dreams. ;)

But I will say I do take notes from all the responses I receive to my questions, and I appreciate the help. :)
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-09-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,389
Posted By Bster13
OK, so if dipping below 32F is not a death...

OK, so if dipping below 32F is not a death sentence (:p) what care would I need to exercise on the road? I see plenty of posts of about winterizing an RV, but for full-timers, what do you do when...
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,591
Posted By Bster13
I have a dream...

.... to have a sports car as my TV with a 13ft FGRV. I absolutely love tearing up the corners with my modified MINI Cooper, but it certainly won't tow a 13 foot camper. Has anyone ever researched...
Forum: General Chat 11-09-2015, 09:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,489
Posted By Bster13
I recently had a thought about elevation change...

I recently had a thought about elevation change while route planning as well. There are bicycle route websites out there that show an elevation profile when calculating routes and that could be...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,259
Posted By Bster13
I'm not sure I'd pay the price (I'd love to find...

I'm not sure I'd pay the price (I'd love to find a slightly used camper) to have a brand new camper with a mod to extend the fresh water. I'm leaning towards a minivan for TV and as a single guy, I...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2015, 09:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,259
Posted By Bster13
You can do this mod even on a 13 footer Jon? :o

You can do this mod even on a 13 footer Jon? :o
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-09-2015, 06:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,259
Posted By Bster13
Well the wide bed option in the scamp does...

Well the wide bed option in the scamp does intrigue me as it leaves the possibility for bringing along a girlfriend, or not. And I am bald, & I shave my head, so maybe grey water I'll never run out...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-08-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,259
Posted By Bster13
Casita/Scamp Capacities... opinions?

From what I researched, here are the tank capacities of the 16ft & 13ft Casita and Scamps:

Casita 16
16 fresh (25 was optional back in the day?)
13 grey
15 black

Scamp 16
12 fresh
26 grey
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-08-2015, 08:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,389
Posted By Bster13
I guess I'm just trying to find where "it don't...

I guess I'm just trying to find where "it don't freeze" in the US. If the daily highs are only 50-60 that's just fine with me so long as the pipes don't freeze. It's nice to have options and think...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-08-2015, 07:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,389
Posted By Bster13
To add context, I've heard of fulltimers...

To add context, I've heard of fulltimers following their "flip flop barometer." And I love some nice, warm weather like the next guy, but so long as it isn't freezing my tanks overnight, I'm...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 11-08-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,389
Posted By Bster13
Why Quartzsite & FLA?

For the fulltimers (or snowbirds) out there, why are parts of Florida and Quartzsite (I hear Yuma as well), AZ mentioned so often?

Reason I ask... looking at this map there seems to be plenty of...
Forum: General Chat 11-06-2015, 07:30 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,720
Posted By Bster13
Ok well living in Connecticut near the Merritt...

Ok well living in Connecticut near the Merritt Parkway, and often traveling up the Taconic Parkway to Albany to see my family, you can see why I have these concerns. Haha. Thx!
Forum: General Chat 11-05-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,720
Posted By Bster13
ConnDOT: What is allowed to travel on the Merritt...

ConnDOT: What is allowed to travel on the Merritt Parkway? (https://www.ct.gov/dot/cwp/view.asp?A=2137&Q=294976)

But maybe this is only a CT-15 thing? Not prevalent anywhere else?
Forum: General Chat 11-05-2015, 09:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,720
Posted By Bster13
Trailer Road Restrictions

In CT you cannot take a trailer on the Merritt Parkway (CT-15). During times of traffic, not having access to this road would be a real PIA to be stuck with just I-95 to get through CT. Do you find...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,165
Posted By Bster13
Haha, you're absolutely correct. If I have a...

Haha, you're absolutely correct. If I have a spare trailer tire, no big deal to hang out for a bit. :)
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,165
Posted By Bster13
I dig discount tires and tirerack as well, but if...

I dig discount tires and tirerack as well, but if I am fulltiming, are the 15in Casita tires more likely to be in stock at a local chain vs. the 13in Scamp tires? (We're talking an emergency here). ...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,165
Posted By Bster13
Thanks Jon, very insightful. I don't see...

Thanks Jon, very insightful.

I don't see myself as Lewis and Clark, especially when towing my house and all my possessions (planning to go full-time), and most likely doing it alone (what a PIA...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-04-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,550
Posted By Bster13
I was thinking of retaining an LP capable fridge...

I was thinking of retaining an LP capable fridge because I heard they don't work well on 12v as well, but it sounds like u solved the problem in your setup. But am I correct in thinking running the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-04-2015, 11:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,550
Posted By Bster13
Thanks for youe perspective Linda. I am...

Thanks for youe perspective Linda.

I am getting the feeling the furnace don't work so great, so a heater buddy may be fine for me and won't require and electrical draw, we'll see.

Phone charge...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,165
Posted By Bster13
Was the work done, custom/one off by a local...

Was the work done, custom/one off by a local welder or a more established shop that caters to Scamp?

Thanks!
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,165
Posted By Bster13
Ok, so now there is a name to it... angle of...

Ok, so now there is a name to it... angle of departure. Thanks! Wayne, I see you have a Scamp... did lack of (that I've found) clearance mods (and mods in general it seems) factor into your...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2015, 10:44 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,165
Posted By Bster13
Ok, so in summary... I may be just fine for...

Ok, so in summary... I may be just fine for forest roads, we'll see. And if I need modifications, Scamp mods are possible, but Casita mods are more plentiful with vendors.

What do u guys think of...
Forum: General Chat 11-04-2015, 08:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,165
Posted By Bster13
Minimum Ground Clearance Needed?

Currently (hehe) I plan on picking up a 16ft Scamp or Casita and pulling it with a V6 of sorts (Minivans seem like a decent bet these days) while fulltiming. The type of off-roading I envision are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-03-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,550
Posted By Bster13
Thanks Ziggy. So it looks like I won't need an...

Thanks Ziggy. So it looks like I won't need an inverter. I appreciate everyone's help.
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