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Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-11-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,588
Posted By Wade the K
Here is a before and after of my Hunter CJ. ...

Here is a before and after of my Hunter CJ. Don't be worried about gutting it, you will be happy you did in the long run. For the time spent, you get lots of rewards! Nice and clean with a solid...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-07-2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,243
Posted By Wade the K
Looks Great! I rebuilt mine as well, and even...

Looks Great!
I rebuilt mine as well, and even though I used rv drawer guides, I am having a hard time keeping the drawers in place.
I am curious what drawer guides you used and if they are working....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2016, 07:15 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,937
Posted By Wade the K
Sorry everyone, I have been away from the forum...

Sorry everyone, I have been away from the forum for awhile and I guess I'm not getting all of the email notifications. To answer some of your questions:
1. I have the battery mounted on the tongue...
Forum: General Chat 09-19-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,052
Posted By Wade the K
Vacuum forming

There was a member who had a small vacuum forming business for making small rv parts. Does anyone have their contact information?
Thanks
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-24-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,937
Posted By Wade the K
Jeremy, here are a couple more of the kitchen...

Jeremy, here are a couple more of the kitchen unit. The previous owner had already removed all of the curb side cabinets except for some pieces and cut a hole for the AC. I wanted upper...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-20-2016, 09:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,937
Posted By Wade the K
Talia I wouldn't worry too much. In retrospect I...

Talia I wouldn't worry too much. In retrospect I wish I had went down to the frame as well. Just not that much trouble to do once it is gutted. Let us know how it turns out.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-14-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,937
Posted By Wade the K
Thanks Talia it really was a fun project. Small...

Thanks Talia it really was a fun project. Small enough not to be overwhelming. The front seam on mine had been poorly filled and painted over by a previous owner. The body shop used a resin filler...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2016, 08:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,937
Posted By Wade the K
John other than the light above the tv and the...

John other than the light above the tv and the wood on the pop top, the only other thing that I reused was the canvas! It had been recently replaced and was in great shape. I will take some pictures...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,937
Posted By Wade the K
I have not weighed it but it should be very close...

I have not weighed it but it should be very close to a stock unit. I built all the cabinets as "in place stick frame" and layed off the 3/4" plywood. Lots of pocket screws. Doors are all 1/2"....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,937
Posted By Wade the K
Thanks for the compliments everyone. Yes Clayton,...

Thanks for the compliments everyone. Yes Clayton, I gutted it and built everything from scratch. The countertops are from heart pine out of an old farmhouse here in Alabama.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2016, 03:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 16,937
Posted By Wade the K
1972 Compact Jr. Restoration

OK, I have lurked a great deal over the past year, and have finally completed my camper and wanted to share a few pics. I won't bore everyone with the "progress photos" as they look pretty much like...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,882
Posted By Wade the K
thanks Jack. From what I have gathered, no it...

thanks Jack. From what I have gathered, no it was not standard and was added by a previous owner at some point. I feel like this may be contributing to some of my pulling issues.
Thanks,
Wade
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-10-2016, 03:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,882
Posted By Wade the K
Jack if you look closely you will see where the...

Jack if you look closely you will see where the spring shackle has been welded to a 2x2x6" steel tube, and then welded to the trailer frame. Do you think this was standard on the Hunter and should I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-10-2016, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,882
Posted By Wade the K
Sorry for the late reply, but thanks everyone for...

Sorry for the late reply, but thanks everyone for your input. I have attached a picture showing the set up as it is now. I apologize in advance for the darkness.
Is this a standard Hunter set up?...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-29-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,882
Posted By Wade the K
axle replacement

https://www.dropbox.com/sc/rrx40mguwb6c1oc/AAD4sSKIt-8FFJvJqAZRiOMcahttps://www.dropbox.com/sc/rrx40mguwb6c1oc/AAD4sSKIt-8FFJvJqAZRiOMcaThe axle on my 72 compact jr is pretty much toast. Springs...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-10-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,973
Posted By Wade the K
Make sure to put a pin, bolt, wire or something...

Make sure to put a pin, bolt, wire or something in the hitch after you close it to secure it on the ball. Should be 2" hitch. Note that on most Hunters this is located BENEATH the hitch and is a...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-13-2016, 07:33 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
You are correct Greg, there must be a glitch...

You are correct Greg, there must be a glitch somewhere. I posted it from my iphone last night and it worked, now it doesn't. :confused:

Thanks again for everyone's input into my thread! Lots of...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-12-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
https://www.pkgrills.com/the-pk-grill-smoker-graphi...

https://www.pkgrills.com/the-pk-grill-smoker-graphite/

While we are kind of still on topic, here is what I bring, which is in addition to the camp stove and griddle combo you guys have talked me...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-12-2016, 12:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
OK, I'm sold with Gordon's review of the Lodge...

OK, I'm sold with Gordon's review of the Lodge griddle making the best pancakes ever! I just ordered the griddle, and will reuse my old coleman camp stove. Thanks everyone for all of the advice!
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-10-2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
Mike, you bring up a great point. This all...

Mike, you bring up a great point. This all started during my Hunter Compact rebuild, I decided early on I wanted to go with an inexpensive butane cooktop for inside/outside use. But it's hard to do...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-09-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
Hey thanks so much for the good review. That...

Hey thanks so much for the good review. That Coleman looks almost identical to the camp chef. I think I'm going to go by academy and see if they have the camp chef in stock so I can "lay eyes" on...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-09-2016, 04:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
EMIJ, the Coleman grill you have that you like so...

EMIJ, the Coleman grill you have that you like so much, was it similar to the black stone or the camp chef?
Thanks!!
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-09-2016, 04:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
Yup for under a hundred bucks I'm sure both the...

Yup for under a hundred bucks I'm sure both the grills will be pretty light duty. the black stone grill does look pretty "George Forman", but I'm buying either one mainly for the griddle. Pancakes,...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-09-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
gas griddle

Camp Chef Rainier Campers Combo 2-Burner Portable Gas Grill | Academy (https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/camp-chef-rainier-campers-combo-2-burner-portable-gas-grill?repChildCatid=3463536)

Sorry, I...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-09-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,622
Posted By Wade the K
gas griddle

Hey guys, I was looking to purchase a gas griddle as a companion to my PK grill I usually take with us.
Does anyone have any suggestions? I have been looking at griddles like this, but have never...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-01-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,763
Posted By Wade the K
ecellent

That is MOST impressive and is one of the best thought out designs I have seen. Nothing negative here!! Bravo.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-30-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,371
Posted By Wade the K
Thanks JD, I was unsure and this would make...

Thanks JD, I was unsure and this would make sense. While the fridge will never pull that many amps, ( I way oversized the inverter), it is best to have it wired to it's maximum ability.
W
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-30-2016, 07:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,371
Posted By Wade the K
pd 4045 mighty mini question

On my Hunter Compact, I have a 120volt dorm fridge and I purchased a 1200 watt inverter in order to operate the fridge while I am off the grid or during daily travels.
My question is, can this...
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