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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-14-2017, 11:26 AM
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Securing drawers while traveling
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4,145
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jish
Drawers and their security
We use a system of small screw-in eyelets and fasteners.
Closets? One screw eye on door and one on the frame with a small 'hairpin' fastener engaging both
Stack of drawers? One screw eye...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-13-2017, 12:37 PM
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Locking Door Handle for Hunter II
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833
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jish
Alternative to locking door handle
You might want to try what I did. Keep the handle for opening and closing. Then install a deadbolt lock in the door and drill a deadbolt hole in the door. It is far more secure and looks like it...
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Hi, I am....
04-20-2017, 08:10 AM
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1971 Compact Jr.
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jish
Visit to CJ Compact Junior
Janice
We'd be more than glad to have you come to visit "CJ" (Compact Junior) and us (Jim and Sharon) in Watrous. Pre-arrange by using jim.coulter@sasktel.net. While here it might be...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
03-16-2017, 11:47 AM
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Tow Vehicle For Hunter Compact 2
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3,194
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jish
Hunter Compact II
My wife and I pull our Compact II ("CJ")with a Ford Ranger with a small V6 engine with an automatic transmission. It pulls well but, like any towing, requires 2 things; patience and planning....
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-21-2017, 12:14 PM
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Compact 2 ( Hunter )
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jish
go for it!
I restored a CJ Hunter last year. The trick is to plan to be conservative in your restoration - don't be too ambitious your first time over. As I see it there are some priorities in restoring. ...
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Camping, Campout Reports
01-12-2017, 04:39 PM
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Favorite Canadian Park
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1,711
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jish
Saskatchewan campsites
Sites in Saskatchewan????? Why not Manitou and District Regional Park near Watrous Saskatchewan (just off the Yellow Head Hwy #16). Over 200 sites in a beautiful setting (next to Little Manitou Lake...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-26-2016, 04:11 PM
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Need suggestions about window leaks
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jish
Fellow Compact jr Suggsestions
My wife and I renovated our CJ this past summer and chief amongst the issues were windows. What we did was:
1. Made sure the drain gaps at the bottom of the window track was open
2. Took all screws...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-06-2016, 07:39 AM
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Compact Junior pop top gasket
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2,333
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jish
CJ electrical adaptation
Janice
120 electrical??entry??? On our "CJ" there is an entry port in floor under the sink closet(looks like the spout collar on a gas can) through which a cord is threaded when needed. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-05-2016, 12:16 PM
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Compact Junior pop top gasket
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2,333
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jish
Sealer for CJ topper
Janice
Don't do it today!!!!!! In Watrous we have 4" of that dreaded white stuff. What do they say for us in Saskatchewan ??..........."It's a dry cold". They lied...it's a darn wet cold...
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Hi, I am....
10-03-2016, 02:13 PM
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Compact Jr. - Overwhelmed!!
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3,588
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jish
Unfortunate CJ troubles
:eek:;) It is unfortunate that your Fiberglas RV experience begins with this kind of unscrupulous and dishonest sales pitch to get you to buy.
Once gutted, fiberglas trailers can be...
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Hi, I am....
09-26-2016, 01:04 PM
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1971 Compact Jr.
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1,317
Posted By
jish
Not the only CJ in Saskatchewan
Janice
"CJ" sits in our yard in Watrous after having been restored in the past 4 months. We were able to have it out twice for a 'trial run' and we are hooked!!!
Go slowly with your...
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
09-25-2016, 09:30 AM
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Best bedding solution
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17,916
Posted By
jish
convenient bedding
;)
My wife and I are the proud owners of a 70's Compact Junior. Our issues were a)time and effort needed to make up the sleeping area with multiple layers b) tendency for bedding to twist during...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-24-2016, 04:18 PM
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Reducing Leaks in Hunter Pop-Up Tops
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1,627
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jish
Leak potential for Compact Jr
:p
As to the question of leaking around the pop-up
The original system in my estimation is ideal for the prevention of leaks. Key to that are two factors
a) Make sure the pop up is fully...
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Hi, I am....
09-11-2016, 06:06 PM
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Newbie Beachcomber owner from Saskatchewan, Canada
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4,684
Posted By
jish
Comment from fellow Saskie again
Newbie
I am from Watrous/Manitou Beach ( 60 miles from Saskatoon!!) and as I said my wife and I just finished restoring the interior of a Compact Junior (FGRV)
My wife did the painting after...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-06-2016, 12:34 PM
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Has anyone installed an awning rail on a 13"Scamp?
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jish
Awning rail on Compact junior
Hi awning inquisitor! I installed a 4 ft awning rail on the entry of my Compact Junior. I used rivets with sealant on the back of the rail piece and the rivets. Then I sewed a plastic hose (1/4...
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Hi, I am....
09-05-2016, 08:50 PM
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Newbie Beachcomber owner from Saskatchewan, Canada
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4,684
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jish
Go Riders!!
Glad to see another Saskie with FGRV connection. My wife and I have just completed a refurbishing of a Hunter Compact Junior. Great fun!!! and a great addition to our holiday possibilities. We...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-24-2016, 08:56 AM
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Door Popped Open
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3,797
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jish
Door security
;)I am not sure this is helpful but .....after fears of back door popping open on my Hunter Compact Junior, I installed a retro-looking dead bolt on the door and frame. When engaged, I have no fear...
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Hi, I am....
08-19-2016, 10:02 AM
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Compact Junior novice
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968
Posted By
jish
Compact Junior novice
Hi there....my name is Jim from Watrous Saskatchewan Canada. I bought a Compact Jr. for my wife for our anniversary. We have spent the summer modifying and upgrading... a blast!!!! Our maiden...
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