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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-08-2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 73,063
Posted By S Sato
HI All, I did a bit of math to figure out...

HI All,
I did a bit of math to figure out theoretically, how long could we run our 6P12 heater on a 20 lb. tank of propane for, with a 110 Amp-hr battery. So, assuming we run the heater six times a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-30-2007, 12:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 73,063
Posted By S Sato
HI All, Someone pointed out to me that the Plat...

HI All,
Someone pointed out to me that the Plat Cat Heater uses a nichrome wire to ignite it (not piezo electric, nor pilot light), thus the 5 amp draw for a couple minutes every time the heater...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-29-2007, 04:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 73,063
Posted By S Sato
Hi All, I should've mentioned that the heater,...

Hi All,
I should've mentioned that the heater, when I bought it earlier this year, ran between the price of a furnace and catalytic heater - about $450. Oddly, it's the same price for either size.
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-28-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 73,063
Posted By S Sato
Hi All, I finally found a company that makes...

Hi All,
I finally found a company that makes vented catalytic heaters for RV use! For us at least, this type of heater combines the best of both worlds – quiet, frugal DC power and gas consumption...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-08-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,733
Posted By S Sato
Thanks Roger, actually the heater is screwed into...

Thanks Roger, actually the heater is screwed into the side of the trailer, the rainwater is leaking behind the door into the enclosure, and runs through the rivet holes used by Atwood to fabricate...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-08-2006, 11:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,733
Posted By S Sato
After taking our FG trailer to Campingworld for a...

After taking our FG trailer to Campingworld for a leak test, we discovered that one of the 20 or so spots where we have leaks is around our water heater. So this weekend, we pulled the Atwood water...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-04-2006, 11:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,505
Posted By S Sato
Local Portland OR/Vancouver, WA area pick-up...

Local Portland OR/Vancouver, WA area pick-up only.

Used, in VG/Exc condition. Complete with all fittings, cable, amplifier and instructions. $50 obo.

Newly installed by previous owner, though...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-13-2006, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,295
Posted By S Sato
Hi All, I just "discovered" and ordered...

Hi All,
I just "discovered" and ordered interlocking PVC floor tiles to replace the carpet in our Burro. This should not be confused with the interlocking PVC "grating" tiles that are commonly used...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-05-2006, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,195
Posted By S Sato
Thanks for all the great advice! I'll think long...

Thanks for all the great advice! I'll think long and hard about whether to add more holes in our roof (I'm still patching leaks in the ones I have). I may forego the cased awning and go with a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-05-2006, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,466
Posted By S Sato
I just bought a newly introduced Dual LP and...

I just bought a newly introduced Dual LP and Carbon Monoxide 12 VDC detector (Model 70-742 made by SafeTAlert (the same brand that CampingWorld sells). It ran about $100, which is slightly less than...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-02-2006, 10:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,416
Posted By S Sato
Add our Odessey to the list of others paired with...

Add our Odessey to the list of others paired with 17 footers. In this case, a 17 ft. Burro. We're getting about the same mileage as others towing 17's, and use a Reese weight distributing hitch...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-02-2006, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,195
Posted By S Sato
Hi All, I recently went to get a quote on an...

Hi All,
I recently went to get a quote on an awning for our 17' Burro, and the shop was hesitant to quote me a price, since they could not see a way to attach the awning casing securely.

Since...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-20-2006, 10:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By S Sato
So Friday-quality work probably lasted all of...

So Friday-quality work probably lasted all of 1999 for Burros. Hmmm. My vents are wood framed/backed and sealed now, and the rock guard hinge reseated and resealed - hopefully that'll have solved...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-19-2006, 08:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,289
Posted By S Sato
Speaking of Soft-Shelled Burros... I discovered...

Speaking of Soft-Shelled Burros...
I discovered that on all three roof openings on our Burro, the vents and AC were screwed directly into the fiberglass without wood to back the screws or to frame...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-08-2006, 08:59 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,659
Posted By S Sato
I've been considering re-flooring our Burro too,...

I've been considering re-flooring our Burro too, possible with Flor Modular Carpet Tiles...
Flor Modular Carpet Tiles (https://www.interfaceflor.com/service/flor/what_is_flor.html)
We considered...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-03-2006, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,212
Posted By S Sato
Thanks, I'll try washing the covers in cold water...

Thanks, I'll try washing the covers in cold water with color-safe Chlorox. I may try vinegar to wash the FG, and see how it goes.

Any idea if bleach or vinegar breaks down foam?

Steve
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-01-2006, 10:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,212
Posted By S Sato
Hi All, Well, this recent deluge of rain in...

Hi All,
Well, this recent deluge of rain in Vancouver (WA, not BC) has revealed one leak under the front window on the Burro (it may be through enlarged hinge screw holes for the rock guard, as Per...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-23-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,893
Posted By S Sato
I just installed some LED lights in our Burro. I...

I just installed some LED lights in our Burro. I was going to do a wholesale swap of the lights, so I bought the most LED's per bulb I could find/fit. I found that in general, even with 36 LED's per...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 11-26-2005, 05:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,362
Posted By S Sato
HI All, My wife and I excited about getting out...

HI All,
My wife and I excited about getting out for our first overnighter in our Burro next weekend!
While I was prepping the trailer, I noticed that there was no toilet paper holder in the combo...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-18-2005, 11:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,717
Posted By S Sato
Karalyn Funny you should mention about hanging...

Karalyn
Funny you should mention about hanging in there and burning a couple more canisters - I happened to be doing that now, and just before I stepped over to the computer, I popped my head into...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-18-2005, 11:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,161
Posted By S Sato
The tape sounds like great way to go! I'll need...

The tape sounds like great way to go! I'll need to make sure I really, really have the shelf positioned right and that I want it permanently there!

Steve
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-18-2005, 11:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,161
Posted By S Sato
Ooops forgot a few background details... re:...

Ooops forgot a few background details...

re: putting heater down low rather than up high
We've got dogs and we're concerned that if the dogs brush against the heaters, their coats will singe. So...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-18-2005, 12:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,717
Posted By S Sato
Hi All, We've used a Coleman Procat catalytic...

Hi All,
We've used a Coleman Procat catalytic heater before and even after buring a few canisters of propane (16+ hours), it still gives off an odor when burning, and sure does linger. My wife has...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-17-2005, 11:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,161
Posted By S Sato
HI All, I’m hoping to hang a Mr. Heater Big...

HI All,
I’m hoping to hang a Mr. Heater Big Buddy on an interior fiberglass wall in our 1999 17’ Burro. We’d like to hang the heater on the outside of wall our shower. The challenge is that the...
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