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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-06-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,135
Posted By Bob Miller
As Larry mentioned, commercial scales, such as...

As Larry mentioned, commercial scales, such as found as Waste Management sites, are closely regulated to assure that they are accurate. I use the one at my local Waste Management transfer station...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-06-2016, 09:22 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,496
Posted By Bob Miller
It seems that the term "Air Conditioner" is...

It seems that the term "Air Conditioner" is being used in a very generic sense.
Air-conditioners used in FGRV's vary from 5000 BTU through the wall/window units to the 13,500 BTU capacity of some...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,496
Posted By Bob Miller
It'd actually the type of generator used that...

It'd actually the type of generator used that determines most of the noise level. An a/c generator has to usually run at 3600 RPM to product 60 cycle power. An "Inverter" generator uses a DC...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-05-2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,200
Posted By Bob Miller
Here is a listing of typical real world FGRV...

Here is a listing of typical real world FGRV trailer weights.
https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/trailer-weights-in-the-real-world-43010.html
You can see that's it's difficult to stay under...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-04-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,200
Posted By Bob Miller
Hi Jerry and Welcome to the group... I am...

Hi Jerry and Welcome to the group...


I am guessing that 2000 lbs is your tow vehicles (TV) limit. That being the case, most that weigh under that will have to have a dry weight some somewhere...
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
Here's a pic showing the back door open and the...

Here's a pic showing the back door open and the built in tent add-a-room in place.
popmechanics (https://www.bolerama.org/popmechanics1972.html)
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 09:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Posted By Bob Miller
Thanks for the info. We won't be going north of...

Thanks for the info. We won't be going north of Kelowna unless we make contact with the peeps in Enderby by Friday
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 07:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
There are several pics in Google Images. Search...

There are several pics in Google Images. Search for "APECO Trailer images"
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Posted By Bob Miller
They may well be closed for the holidays, but the...

They may well be closed for the holidays, but the location and phone number is for a general service RV repair shop as well.


I will be in Summerland/Kelowna for a few days and I will try...
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
About the same as a Bee. Google Translate also...

About the same as a Bee. Google Translate also thinks it is Bee
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,206
Posted By Bob Miller
Where's Armadillo ????

I will be in the Okanagan Valley this week and was planning on going to Enderby to look at the new Armadillo (nee Lil BigFoot, nee Boler) However recent emails have gone unanswered and the phone...
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
Ape' (ah-pay) is Italian for Bee. so APECO might...

Ape' (ah-pay) is Italian for Bee. so APECO might be Ah-Pay-Co
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 09:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
One More Ape' And it didn't do so bad for...

One More Ape'


And it didn't do so bad for Piaggio:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piaggio_Ape
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
I don't think that the name hurt as much as did...

I don't think that the name hurt as much as did changing technology. In the 50's they were state-of-the art, by the 70's their technology was obsolete and they diversified, poorly. Here's a...
Forum: General Chat 01-04-2016, 07:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
I was able to open them as a "Paint" file in...

I was able to open them as a "Paint" file in WIN8.
Forum: General Chat 01-03-2016, 08:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
Here's a tiny bit of Hx about APECO aka American...

Here's a tiny bit of Hx about APECO aka American Photocopy Equipment Company


In 1968 Apeco began diversifying through acquisitions that eventually transformed the company into a conglomerate....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-03-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,444
Posted By Bob Miller
Actually I was replying to Gennaver's post above.

Actually I was replying to Gennaver's post above.
Forum: General Chat 01-03-2016, 07:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,000
Posted By Bob Miller
We have seen those in the past year or two so it...

We have seen those in the past year or two so it will get recognized. The back door drops down and a tent opens to make an additional room I believe.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-03-2016, 04:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,444
Posted By Bob Miller
Considering that the OP is starting out with a 15...

Considering that the OP is starting out with a 15 y.o. truck with unspecified miles on it, and, probably without any knowledge of prior service records or condition of the transmission, a...
Forum: Money Matters 01-03-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,681
Posted By Bob Miller
If looking for a new one just give Casita a call,...

If looking for a new one just give Casita a call, they will reopen tomorrow morning 800-442-9986
https://casitatraveltrailers.com/spirit-16-17/


Used ones are all over the map, I have seen them...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-03-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,444
Posted By Bob Miller
Your last line hits it on the head. When you...

Your last line hits it on the head. When you learn what the manual controller can do, you are much more apt to use it as an automatic response.

I do find it interesting that the three truck...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-02-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,444
Posted By Bob Miller
Yes, as mentioned in my last post

Yes, as mentioned in my last post
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-02-2016, 09:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,444
Posted By Bob Miller
Well, there was some information before the...

Well, there was some information before the internet.... LOL
And I have been towing for a lot longer than the internet has been around.


And YES, I have used trailer brakes to stabilize sway,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-02-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,444
Posted By Bob Miller
I always understood that applying the trailer...

I always understood that applying the trailer brakes was a good option if the trailer began to sway, however the Ford Trailer Towing Guide contradicts this. Perhaps it has something to do with the...
Forum: General Chat 01-02-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By Bob Miller
The Petal Pushers have an arrangement with...

The Petal Pushers have an arrangement with Phoenix Decorating (who does about 15 of the floats each year) to provide and supervise a number of crews and also run the general supply tables. In...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-02-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,444
Posted By Bob Miller
I am sure that your information is correct for...

I am sure that your information is correct for Michigan, but as some states, such as California set the limit at 1500 lbs., and NY sets it at 1000 lbs., there must be a reason for the lower limits...
Forum: General Chat 01-02-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By Bob Miller
Yep and they are a lot of fun to decorate as...

Yep and they are a lot of fun to decorate as well. If anyone wants to come out to Pasadena next year and decorate floats (between Dec 20-30) let me know and I can hook you up with one of the float...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-02-2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,444
Posted By Bob Miller
You don't mention where you live, but in some...

You don't mention where you live, but in some states trailer brakes are required at 1500 lbs, a weight your Scamp already exceeds. With that thought, did you look to see if it had brakes installed...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-02-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,373
Posted By Bob Miller
Years ago, I believe it was Burro that would sell...

Years ago, I believe it was Burro that would sell a kit, but that's the only one I know about.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-02-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,998
Posted By Bob Miller
Yep, and those bluebooks also shred FGRV values....

Yep, and those bluebooks also shred FGRV values. I'd tend to go by what like vehicles are actually selling for....
Forum: General Chat 01-01-2016, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By Bob Miller
Above is the original concept dwg and the...

Above is the original concept dwg and the as-Built screen shot of the tear drop in the parage
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-01-2016, 06:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,708
Posted By Bob Miller
How a vehicle can handle a specific...

How a vehicle can handle a specific trailer/weight needs to be based on a worst case scenario, high temp and/or wet roads and/or cross winds and/or long up or down grades, etc... You didn't mention...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-01-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,127
Posted By Bob Miller
As there should already be an air vent that can't...

As there should already be an air vent that can't be closed, I always close the drain valve just so that I don't get my feet wet when I refill the tank.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-01-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,446
Posted By Bob Miller
Welcome to the group Melissa You have landed on...

Welcome to the group Melissa
You have landed on a site primarily for molded fiberglass RV's like the Oliver you are looking for. ON the other hand, R'Pods are considered what we call sick-built or...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-01-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,708
Posted By Bob Miller
Hmmmmm.... A 1500 lb. dry weight will usually...

Hmmmmm.... A 1500 lb. dry weight will usually translate to about 1900 lbs going down the road. I'd suggest that you do a sample loading and get an actual weight before using the 1500 lb figure
Forum: General Chat 01-01-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By Bob Miller
The crew we usually work with (aka: Misty's Crew)...

The crew we usually work with (aka: Misty's Crew) decorated that float, but we are 1200 miles away from Pasadena this year,
Forum: General Chat 01-01-2016, 09:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,993
Posted By Bob Miller
RV in Rose Parade

There is a floral Teardrop Trailer on the Burbank (?) float in this mornings Rose Parade. Watch for the Bear Surfing on top of it......


And a Class "C"" motorhome pulling a generic trailer on...
Forum: General Chat 12-31-2015, 08:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,739
Posted By Bob Miller
The stove/sink is a Dometic/SMEV, and they have...

The stove/sink is a Dometic/SMEV, and they have several different versions. Try the Panther RV in Seattle web site.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-31-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,575
Posted By Bob Miller
I have a BAL double leveling Jack set for sale if...

I have a BAL double leveling Jack set for sale if anyone is interested. $60, Used about three times and then removed as to heavy for the back of a Hunter. It's in Chelan, WA, Sorry, No Shipping, it's...
Forum: General Chat 12-31-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,367
Posted By Bob Miller
I like the York idea better myself. While a free...

I like the York idea better myself. While a free tow can, no doubt, save lives, not getting so sloshed that one can't drive or doen't have a sober designated driver, is an even better idea.

...
Forum: General Chat 12-31-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,739
Posted By Bob Miller
World Tow Rating??????

Hmmmm..... "World Tow Rating" That's a new one, that apparently doesn't count in the United States as the owners manual has no tow rating shown, as well as this supporting comment from a mini dealer....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-31-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,998
Posted By Bob Miller
(Clip) "Manufacturers are required to supply all...

(Clip) "Manufacturers are required to supply all parts for 10 years and models tend to last at least 3 years and parts stores have parts on hand for cars once they are out of warranty and up until...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-31-2015, 10:33 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,708
Posted By Bob Miller
Both of your choices have a range of towing...

Both of your choices have a range of towing limits:
The Honda is rated for 3500-5000 lbs depending on the specific vehicle
The Toyota has an even wider range with a Low of 1500 lbs. to a high of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-31-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,840
Posted By Bob Miller
Interestingly enough, Progressive Dynamics also...

Interestingly enough, Progressive Dynamics also uses that same charging circuit in the PD-4045 & PD-4065 Power chassis without the pendant or LED's, and it does the same job. We had the pendant...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-30-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,998
Posted By Bob Miller
With compression ratios in the 16-18:1 range,...

With compression ratios in the 16-18:1 range, diesel engines need a lot more block and component strength that gasoline burners, as GM learned the hard way.

Come to think of it, GM tends to learn...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-30-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,998
Posted By Bob Miller
Hmmmm. 3 Million miles and NOT a Diesel ...

Hmmmm. 3 Million miles and NOT a Diesel


Man’s 3 Million Miles In Volvo Sets Record For Highest Mileage By A Single Driver In One Vehicle – Consumerist...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-30-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,998
Posted By Bob Miller
Looks to me like 4 cycle diesels have the same...

Looks to me like 4 cycle diesels have the same numbers of moving parts in the basic engine as do gas engines. What's different?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-29-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,998
Posted By Bob Miller
I agree with Norm. Life is to short to have to...

I agree with Norm. Life is to short to have to worry about where you can go, based on what service facilities may not be available.


A member on a Toyota Motorhome site recently cruised into a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-29-2015, 05:48 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 6,998
Posted By Bob Miller
Just driving 55 or 65 can make that much...

Just driving 55 or 65 can make that much difference.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-29-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,392
Posted By Bob Miller
The entire RV world has gotten by just fine...

The entire RV world has gotten by just fine using common bleach (sodium hypochlorite) for sanitizing water tanks. Google "Cleaning RV water tanks" and you will get several hundred hits. Here's a...
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