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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-09-2016, 04:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,892
Posted By Dave W.
I'm just expressing my opinion based on many...

I'm just expressing my opinion based on many years as a union electrician and 34 years of owning and remodeling sailboats. I have no doubt that some manufactures use Romex but that does not mean it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-09-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,688
Posted By Dave W.
WD 40 is similar but liquid wrench or some other...

WD 40 is similar but liquid wrench or some other penetrating oil might penetrate better.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-09-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,892
Posted By Dave W.
I would most definitely go with 20 amp circuits....

I would most definitely go with 20 amp circuits. A properly done 20 amp circuit matched with #12 wire poses no additional fire risk. You may at some point want to put additional loads on that circuit...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-09-2016, 01:02 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,688
Posted By Dave W.
Jennifer, I presume you have tried soaking the...

Jennifer, I presume you have tried soaking the bolts in liquid wrench or some such thing to see if the would move?...It's always worth a try before resorting to the grinder. Depending on how big the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,688
Posted By Dave W.
Actually Talia, I thought your method was rather...

Actually Talia, I thought your method was rather clever......And cheaper!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2016, 11:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,688
Posted By Dave W.
I used 4 scissor jacks and 4x4s to lift my Boler...

I used 4 scissor jacks and 4x4s to lift my Boler off the frame. I cranked it up evenly as I went until I had enough room to get the 4x4s between the frame and the trailer. Then I put the jacks under...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-08-2016, 11:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,961
Posted By Dave W.
I know of one person who has a small set of tires...

I know of one person who has a small set of tires and rims just for the purpose of getting it into the garage.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-02-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,956
Posted By Dave W.
As a retired electrician I completely agree with...

As a retired electrician I completely agree with what Redbarron said here. I'm rebuilding my 72 Boler and I plan to have a small breaker panel with a central buss bar for the negative wires. Each...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-13-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,819
Posted By Dave W.
I'm new to the trailer life but I came from 34...

I'm new to the trailer life but I came from 34 years of sail boating. Most marine refrigerators are 12 V and use a compressor. I believe a refer made for 12V only would draw much less than a RV refer...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,370
Posted By Dave W.
You are right about the 5200 Greg although for...

You are right about the 5200 Greg although for screws I've not had a problem with getting them out. 4200 would be a better choice though.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-06-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,370
Posted By Dave W.
I owned various fiberglass sailboats for many...

I owned various fiberglass sailboats for many years and I always used sikaflex or 3M 5200 for such things. Both products work very well.
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