Hi from Augusta Ga. We recently purchased a 1983 13ft Burro. Our original intent was to just find a camper light enough to pull with a Santa Fe sport. Well....we found the Burro outside of Atlanta in fairly decent condition or so we think... but there are a few things that need doing. We're in for a new floor and the windows leak some and we discovered a few screw holes that punctured the outside shell that will need patching... oh... and while were at it perhaps we'll give it a new paint job and of course it will need new ceiling/joint insulation/covering, fan/vent and cushions etc...needless to say we're very relieved to find such a great resource and community to help guide us through our project.
Yup, lots of great information and knowledgeable people here. If you haven't found it yet, the "Site Search/Google" option at the bottom of the Search menu is the best tool for pulling up old threads. Whatever the project, chances are someone has done it before. And of course, ask away.
In return, we love pictures...
Welcome, congratulations, and best wishes on your Burro rehab!
Welcome Karen, I just replaced the vent on my 99 Casita with a max-air fan I got at Campers World and although it was a bit of a chore getting the wire under the insulation on the roof into the back cabinet it went in no problem. I built up the roof outside, with PVC flat stock so I could have the Max ceiling clearance on inside and it worked great. On my Boler back a few years I built down the ceiling and it took a while to learn to duck my head every time I go under it.
Good luck and welcome.
Wish I could post pictures but not being computer savy I have no luck.
Hi Karen and Chris, congrats on your new project!! It will be a nice challenge and gratifying project. I recommend in searching for info prior to attacking a task. I got through my project by searching for info and new ideas and then applying them as for our needs. I am attaching my complete overhaul documentation as reference if needed as a start point. http://Www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=81003
Thanks everyone for the welcome and helpful advice and links to your projects. Loved seeing the paint hard to believe my dingy burro could ever look like that. We are in the process of stripping it down. Need to research adding photos adding a FB link dosn't seem very elegant but will try.
With FB you have to pay attention to your privacy settings. If it's set to "friends only" most of us won't be able to see them.
Probably best to leave it that way and upload your pictures here. On this site pictures can only be seen by members.
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Several years ago (has it really been over 5 years already?? ) I purchased my 83 Burro from Shane O who had just done a frame-off with rust proofing paint on the frame an a full floor replacement using 1/2" marine grade plywood with spray-on textured bedliner paint top bottom and edges. I still need to reseat and reseal the front window, do some 12 volt wiring, and replace the "headliner" carpet, but in the meanwhile I camp rough in the boonies, so I've been using it as-is ever since I got it. Works for me!
Scampy
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) I purchased my 83 Burro from Shane O who had just done a frame-off with rust proofing 
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