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03-28-2022, 07:47 AM
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Hello From Kansas
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Brian Dale
Welcome! I think you'll find everything you...
Welcome! I think you'll find everything you need to know (and then some) about your fiberglass camper trailer on this site. I live in the Topeka area of KS. Glad to have you apart of the community
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
05-19-2021, 10:31 AM
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What type of trim is this?
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Brian Dale
I have also used the automotive style of Edge...
I have also used the automotive style of Edge Trim. Its simple to install (comes pre-glued with a hot glue self adhesive) stays flexible and is UV protected
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
12-19-2020, 09:27 PM
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Idiot Backed Backed Into My Trailer
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Brian Dale
Idiot Backed Backed Into My Trailer
So my mom's neighbor backed into my trailer tonight doing a considerable amount of damage to my 72 compact jr. And despite him repeatedly saying how sorry he was and for me to get a quote(which I'll...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-07-2020, 05:26 PM
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Big mistake with Hunter Compact or fixable with fiberglass?
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Brian Dale
Follow the advice of your forum members and...
Follow the advice of your forum members and you'll look at it one day and almost forget the damage was ever even there. I had a tire blowout going 65 down the highway resulting in the below pic to...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
04-26-2020, 01:14 AM
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paint or gel coat??
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Interesting indeed! Thanks KC for posting the...
Interesting indeed! Thanks KC for posting the video. How's the Campster coming along? I've really enjoyed following along as you documented the progress. And thank you to all the others for taking...
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Money Matters
04-10-2020, 01:39 PM
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Homemade? Scamp
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Brian Dale
I live in Topeka and ran into a similar situation...
I live in Topeka and ran into a similar situation with my 1972 Compact Jr.(in my case) The trailer never had a vin number. I've found a tag stamped on my trailer that had what looks like the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-11-2019, 07:29 AM
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replacing the canvans on Compact Junior
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Would it be okay if I tried to get into contact...
Would it be okay if I tried to get into contact with her and used you as the person who referred her business? Thanks
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-28-2019, 12:21 PM
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Locating replacement windows
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Brian Dale
As stated above, go to home depot's website and...
As stated above, go to home depot's website and either so a custom window search or try one of the 2 following suggestions. (Ones I considered anyway) look up mobil home windows or utility...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-24-2019, 07:35 PM
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Locating replacement windows
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Brian Dale
My 72 compact JR has the square aluminum windows....
My 72 compact JR has the square aluminum windows. (Not sure what you have) Which you can buy a more energy efficient replacement from any of the big box stores
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-15-2019, 07:16 PM
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replacing the canvans on Compact Junior
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Did you ever figure out a suitable replacement...
Did you ever figure out a suitable replacement for your 72 CJ? I purchased a 72 compact jr a little over a year ago that was completely gutted on the inside. I've been slowly picking away at it...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-04-2019, 09:46 PM
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paint or gel coat??
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Brian Dale
Thank you for replying, that's good to know, as...
Thank you for replying, that's good to know, as I'd rather restore the gelcoat vs painting. Do you happen to remember if it was a compact II or compact jr? I'll look into a stripper compatible with...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-03-2019, 12:01 PM
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2019, Sept 11-15: 2019 Kansas Eggstravaganza
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Brian Dale
I'm very interested in attending this rally, as...
I'm very interested in attending this rally, as I am a new fiberglass trailer owner. I'd only be able to do a couple nights stay unfortunately, 13th & 14th would I be the only person doing this? ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-03-2019, 11:37 AM
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paint or gel coat??
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Brian Dale
paint or gel coat??
[1972 compact jr] input needed is this a trailer that has been painted multiple times or does anyone know if a "primer" was used under gelcoat? I bought the trailer with the dark blue as you see in...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-27-2019, 11:56 AM
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subfloors for compact jr
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Brian Dale
Just a single 4x8 sheet front to back notched...
Just a single 4x8 sheet front to back notched about 4 inches in where the wheel wells start. For the sides over the fiberglass "lip" I placed in 1x10 and used mending plates to tie them into the...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-27-2019, 11:42 AM
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subfloors for compact jr
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Brian Dale
I just replaced the floor in my 72 Compact Jr and...
I just replaced the floor in my 72 Compact Jr and I used that osb sturd-I floor! Couldn't be happier with the results. As long as the potential leaks above the floor(windows/vent) are sealed...
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