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Forum: General Chat 04-16-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,009
Views: 609,206
Posted By OhTom
2007 Homebuilt 22' and Ford f150. This...

2007 Homebuilt 22' and Ford f150. This campground in the Florida Panhandle near Apalachicola has the nicest bathrooms in all the US, I'm sure.
Forum: General Chat 12-21-2016, 05:43 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,197
Posted By OhTom
"Be prepared for extra insects this year. More...

"Be prepared for extra insects this year. More than normal due to the hurricane and subsequent very mild and damp weather. "


My parents live in Naples and were complaining(yesterday) that it has...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-07-2016, 06:06 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,070
Posted By OhTom
Recently, on our return from Florida, towing our...

Recently, on our return from Florida, towing our (new to me) fiberglass trailer, I had developed a bit of sway every time a semi passed us. One of the rear tires on my tow vehicle was low - about 35...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 07-01-2016, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,698
Posted By OhTom
Great story...thanks ! I've been to all those...

Great story...thanks ! I've been to all those places, but it's time to see them again. Reading your story brought back memories going back to the late '70's. I am sure things have changed. With...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-22-2016, 05:10 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 41,574
Posted By OhTom
[QUOTE=honda03842;594000]Water on Newfoundland ...

[QUOTE=honda03842;594000]Water on Newfoundland
I had told caravan members that most towns have boil water orders in the spring and provincial parks year round.

The locals seem to ignore the...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-17-2016, 09:08 AM
Replies: 371
Views: 41,574
Posted By OhTom
I sure am enjoying this post. It's somewhere I...

I sure am enjoying this post. It's somewhere I have always been curious about, but just don't think I will ever get to see it in person. So, for now, I am content to live vicariously through you,...
Forum: General Chat 06-13-2016, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,873
Posted By OhTom
My Ford truck has a nice feature using the remote...

My Ford truck has a nice feature using the remote key fob. Press the start button twice, it locks the doors, starts the car, with the heater or AC running however you have it set. It runs for 10...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-08-2016, 06:01 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 41,574
Posted By OhTom
Yes- thanks for posting-I am really enjoying your...

Yes- thanks for posting-I am really enjoying your adventure !
Forum: General Chat 06-08-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,071
Posted By OhTom
Norm- I think the Beatles wrote a song about...

Norm- I think the Beatles wrote a song about you...:omy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NV2qiQO6cA
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-08-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,743
Posted By OhTom
I also just recently purchased from Plug it...

I also just recently purchased from Plug it right. I was very happy with the whole experience. They shipped fast and everything worked. It gave me some piece of mind. You get temperature and psi...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-08-2016, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,599
Posted By OhTom
Hi Lee, My wife was against it when I first...

Hi Lee,
My wife was against it when I first started looking at trailers. She said..."I am NOT a camping girl !!". As it turns out, she is. We just had our first weekend away with two of our good...
Forum: General Chat 05-19-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,797
Posted By OhTom
I want to use the time we have left to see some...

I want to use the time we have left to see some of this beautiful country. Seems like you can get to a certain age and either you or your wife can be having some medical problem or spend your time...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-06-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,770
Posted By OhTom
"It's like throwing crackers to...

"It's like throwing crackers to seagulls"....great description Mr. Lynn and that is exactly how the market seems lately. I am sure a lot of it is driven by the baby boomer's reaching retirement and...
Forum: General Chat 04-24-2016, 12:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By OhTom
He really built it well. All Imron paint, 3/4...

He really built it well. All Imron paint, 3/4 oak plywood flooring with 9 coats of epoxy on each side, Aluminum frame, Reese WD Hitch, 15" tires, dual axle Dexters' 3500# each. He talked for 20...
Forum: General Chat 04-23-2016, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By OhTom
Try with the first ones again Dave- I did...

Try with the first ones again Dave- I did something wrong??
Forum: General Chat 04-23-2016, 11:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By OhTom
Well -first attempt failed Dave , let me try again

Well -first attempt failed Dave , let me try again
Forum: General Chat 04-23-2016, 09:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,584
Posted By OhTom
Took the plunge in February

Hi all,
I thought I would recount my recent fiberglass trailer purchasing experience. I saw an ad on this forum that was a repost from Craigs List and was intrigued. I had my mind set on a...
Forum: General Chat 04-15-2016, 07:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,625
Posted By OhTom
I understand Mitzi since we are getting ready for...

I understand Mitzi since we are getting ready for our first shakedown trip. It's like a nervous, slightly apprehensive rush towards adventure. Ok- too over the top , I know, but it's how I am...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-14-2016, 01:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,515
Posted By OhTom
Anti-theft hitch and wheel locks or clamps

I tried running a search to see if this has been discussed before, but I came up empty. I am wondering how many of you take certain precautions beyond a simple hitch lock to protect your FGRV,...
Forum: Money Matters 04-13-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,257
Posted By OhTom
I didn't Greg- never thought to look at the date....

I didn't Greg- never thought to look at the date. Thanks for letting me know...much appreciated !
Forum: Money Matters 04-11-2016, 07:39 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,257
Posted By OhTom
Glad to hear you got your money back. I had a...

Glad to hear you got your money back. I had a friend many years ago, that is a sharp guy, purchase a Jesse James motorcycle for $27,000 over the internet. Had a friend go look at it, all verified,...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 04-05-2016, 12:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,417
Posted By OhTom
Technomadia touched on this on their last blog. ...

Technomadia touched on this on their last blog. I'll put a link below. This is "blowing up" on many RV sites. They have an interesting web site with lots of good information. Their basic take on...
Forum: General Chat 04-01-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,450
Posted By OhTom
Congratulations. Your excitement made me think...

Congratulations. Your excitement made me think about why, or what it is, that brings many of us to undertake this addition to our lives. A portable (or in some cases permanent) home that goes,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-01-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,941
Posted By OhTom
Beautiful....coffee came out my nose, on reading...

Beautiful....coffee came out my nose, on reading this. Great thread, so happy seeing how fascinating this subject has become. Sort of gives me a kick, learning about solar, the way computers did...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-01-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,329
Posted By OhTom
Hi Stephen- welcome and thanks for posting about...

Hi Stephen- welcome and thanks for posting about the fall get together (I missed the listing). I had originally started looking for an Airstream and the stumbled onto the fiberglass rv's. They just...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-01-2016, 10:11 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,786
Posted By OhTom
Wow- what a great job. The exterior reminds me...

Wow- what a great job. The exterior reminds me of those bug out back country trailers you see featured on sights like Gizmag. The aluminum frame is the perfect solution for longevity. That little...
Forum: General Chat 02-09-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,796
Posted By OhTom
I have seen several You tube videos on how to...

I have seen several You tube videos on how to make this same type of cooler for under $40. Not sure if that's accurate or how well they work ? But, in a pinch, and no other alternative, who knows.
...
Forum: General Chat 01-25-2016, 09:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,616
Posted By OhTom
For me(and this is just me) I think hickory with...

For me(and this is just me) I think hickory with a clear or "cider" finish is the most beautiful. The lighter tones and varying hues just looks so good. But I haven't seen it done in a trailer. We...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-20-2016, 06:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,073
Posted By OhTom
It is such a great use of space. And like...

It is such a great use of space. And like someone said- using that area in front of the door IS genius. I love it when I see new, fresh ideas-the "outside the box" type of thinking.
Forum: General Chat 01-18-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 22,235
Posted By OhTom
Another thing that seems to come up, especially...

Another thing that seems to come up, especially if you are selling something, is they ask for your Paypal ID #. I ran into that so many times when I was selling a motorcycle. They said "I will have...
Forum: General Chat 01-03-2016, 10:56 PM
Replies: 4,018
Views: 620,410
Posted By OhTom
Funny how I never noticed fiberglass trailers...

Funny how I never noticed fiberglass trailers until I became interested in them. On the way to Florida from Ohio on I-95 I saw 3 Scamps (I think 2-13's and one 16') and then in Naples we saw what...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-29-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,395
Posted By OhTom
Hi Flyfisher, congratulations ! My fav place in...

Hi Flyfisher, congratulations ! My fav place in the world (haven't been there since 1977 but I am hoping for late spring) is Lost Lake Slough which is northwest of Crested Butte and south of Paonia....
Forum: General Chat 12-19-2015, 02:21 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,655
Posted By OhTom
The Oliver Legacy Elite2 is listed as 6'6".

The Oliver Legacy Elite2 is listed as 6'6".
Forum: General Chat 12-14-2015, 01:33 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,679
Posted By OhTom
Rdickens..."In that book, Michael says that...

Rdickens..."In that book, Michael says that people do things or make changes for
their own internal reasons. Without being seriously manipulative, the
goal of "instant influence" is simply to...
Forum: General Chat 12-14-2015, 12:58 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,679
Posted By OhTom
From Stude, Utah has Moab, Bryce Canyon, Dead...

From Stude,
Utah has Moab, Bryce Canyon, Dead Horse Canyon, Zion (which in my eyes was the best of the lot. Seeing Bryce from the bottom on the back of a horse is the only way to see, looking down...
Forum: General Chat 12-14-2015, 03:22 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,679
Posted By OhTom
Wow Glen- Thank you ! That's a great idea...she...

Wow Glen- Thank you ! That's a great idea...she could not/would not pass that up. I figure if we get some 2-4 day trips in, she will come around. She's a terrific gal and that bit of stubbornness...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-13-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,199
Posted By OhTom
[QUOTE=CampyTime;562579]Hi Tom, When you say...

[QUOTE=CampyTime;562579]Hi Tom,

When you say lowest point in house, after I turned off water do I open faucets in laundry tub in basement? Also would you flush toilet and get rid of any water...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-12-2015, 06:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,697
Posted By OhTom
Your comments regarding tires reminded me of...

Your comments regarding tires reminded me of something I had noticed last winter. We were driving through a group of condos in southwest Fla. and many of the residents(not currently there) had their...
Forum: General Chat 12-12-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,679
Posted By OhTom
Thank you all for you responses and helpful...

Thank you all for you responses and helpful suggestions.

To answer your question about the dog-where she goes, he goes. We both worked hard at making him a great dog that loves people. Never...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-12-2015, 01:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,199
Posted By OhTom
Bob-THANKS !! I never thought of the inlet hoses...

Bob-THANKS !! I never thought of the inlet hoses to the washing machine. Even though the water is shut off, if we had a winter storm of any duration (and we ARE overdue), those hoses would freeze...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-12-2015, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,199
Posted By OhTom
Hi Biker, I close up my parents home every...

Hi Biker,
I close up my parents home every winter, when they go to the south. The thermostat is set to 50, many folks say 45 is ok. Then shut off the water, drain the water lines at the lowest...
Forum: General Chat 12-12-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,679
Posted By OhTom
A Very Reluctant Spouse

About 35 years ago, after a divorce, I was able to wrangle a 6 month leave of absence from work. I needed to get away, to clear my head, gain a new focus, whatever you want to call it. I bought a...
Forum: General Chat 12-07-2015, 12:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,835
Posted By OhTom
Hi Norm, Our current provider is Verizon for...

Hi Norm,

Our current provider is Verizon for cellular (no choice due to reception) and when they had our internet, it would never load hardly anything, let alone a video.
Our internet provider...
Forum: General Chat 12-06-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,835
Posted By OhTom
This is an interesting thread to me. We live in a...

This is an interesting thread to me. We live in a rural area in E. Ohio. The only cellular coverage we can really count on is Verizon. In the past we tried using their MiFi for our internet(no...
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