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Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 01-20-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
For Sale: 1978 SOLD SOLD
Views: 1,852
Posted By kentj
Location? Price?

Location? Price?
Forum: Classified Archives 06-06-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,678
Posted By kentj
Sold to a very happy owner who drove over 14...

Sold to a very happy owner who drove over 14 hours to get it. Please remove
Forum: Classified Archives 06-04-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,678
Posted By kentj
Yes thanks for that....just add the price.

Yes thanks for that....just add the price.
Forum: Classified Archives 06-04-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,678
Posted By kentj
SOLD: 1978 Surfside

I have owend this easily tow-able trailer for almost a decade. I have replaced the axle and kept it complete with brakes. I painted the interior (Ensolite foam) with Zinner bright white paint. All...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 10-08-2009, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,525
Posted By kentj
Jeff... Check out this link Rocker pump...

Jeff...

Check out this link Rocker pump upgrade (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=30530&hl=) This was my mod, it works great and you can still use the hand pump too. Lots of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-04-2009, 04:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,509
Posted By kentj
Yes its going to be bulletproof but it going to...

Yes its going to be bulletproof but it going to have more drag then if it was painted with normal paint......
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-17-2009, 04:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 22,670
Posted By kentj
You might be interested what I did with my rocker...

You might be interested what I did with my rocker pump https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.ph...c=30530&hl= (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=30530&hl=)
Forum: Classified Archives 07-05-2009, 03:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,502
Posted By kentj
All gone.....

All gone.....
Forum: Classified Archives 07-04-2009, 04:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,502
Posted By kentj
The fridge box is long gone but the cooling unit...

The fridge box is long gone but the cooling unit is up for grabs......Cant say if it works but its still full. Burner unit too.....who wants it?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-04-2009, 04:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,940
Posted By kentj
Cool Just thought I show off the new axle that I...

Just thought I show off the new axle that I bought from Standens here in Calgary. First the old one and then the New one
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-18-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,312
Posted By kentj
Check out this post.......

Check out this post.... https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.ph...c=31226&hl= (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=31226&hl=) I used the ones talked about on there and they...
Forum: General Chat 04-30-2009, 09:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,968
Posted By kentj
I know its already sold but this is the first...

I know its already sold but this is the first I've heard of this one.

Biggar...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-27-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,199
Posted By kentj
https://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-R...QAdId...

https://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-R...QAdIdZ123381361 (https://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-RVs-trailers-13ft-lightweight-W0QQAdIdZ123381361)
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-27-2009, 05:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,147
Posted By kentj
Ahhhh roughing it with a satellite, now thats...

Ahhhh roughing it with a satellite, now thats camping :pth
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-11-2009, 11:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,978
Posted By kentj
Not sure how good they are.....but might be worth...

Not sure how good they are.....but might be worth a try https://calgary.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-R...QAdIdZ115693830...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-24-2009, 08:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,670
Posted By kentj
Just wondering if anyone out there has replaced...

Just wondering if anyone out there has replaced the axle on their Surfside? I'm thinking about replaced mine on in the spring. Right now mine is bolted on, so i'm thinking it won't be that big of a...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-06-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,004
Posted By kentj
https://cgi.ebay.ca/BARGMAN-LOCK-AND-KEY_W0...p3286...

https://cgi.ebay.ca/BARGMAN-LOCK-AND-KEY_W0...p3286.m20.l1116...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-17-2008, 10:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,916
Posted By kentj
So all this being said, has anyone installed...

So all this being said, has anyone installed something like this in their trailer?
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-14-2008, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,916
Posted By kentj
Came across this the other day while surfing the...

Came across this the other day while surfing the net....Looks like a good idea to me.


Hydronic Heating System (https://www.solarhaven.org/HPArticle.htm)
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-09-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,883
Posted By kentj
Came across these tonight, looking like something...

Came across these tonight, looking like something that could work as a replacement heater. Prices are pretty good and it says that no venting is required

https://12.153.20.71/glowarm/index.html
...
Forum: General Chat 10-05-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,025
Posted By kentj
Found this in the Canmore paper, thought is was...

Found this in the Canmore paper, thought is was kinda funny.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-09-2008, 10:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,363
Posted By kentj
Hey Steve.... I would say this is somewhat...

Hey Steve....

I would say this is somewhat normal but maybe not to the extreme of yours. With my surfside the drawer does heat up a little but not the point where you can't touch it. I was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-28-2008, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,304
Posted By kentj
Check out this link Jalousie window crank repair...

Check out this link Jalousie window crank repair (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/board/index.php?showtopic=20278&hl=repair++trillium++window) try what Benny K replied with. I did what he said on four...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 08-19-2008, 10:00 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,473
Posted By kentj
Just wondering if you has gotten much interest at...

Just wondering if you has gotten much interest at all? I might be if i'm not working that weekend

Kent
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2008, 07:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,980
Posted By kentj
Hey Kevin Is that price for them to install...

Hey Kevin

Is that price for them to install or is that cash and carry? Asking because MarkB1 here on the board told me he got a quote with Standons for a new axle with hubs and brakes is going to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-18-2008, 09:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,701
Posted By kentj
Thanks for the help :Thanx: Just one more...

Thanks for the help :Thanx:

Just one more thing, for the part of the hinge that connected to the trailer is that bolted through the shell of the trailer like the door? or did you just screw it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-11-2008, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,701
Posted By kentj
Just remember that this is on a Surfside and they...

Just remember that this is on a Surfside and they used a strap type hinge, not the same as what a Trillium use, but yes it is a butchered job.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,701
Posted By kentj
What I'm planning on doing is fixing someone...

What I'm planning on doing is fixing someone elses crappy work. I'm going to be filling the two sets of holes and then painting the whole raise section. If you check out the pic you'll see what I'm...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-10-2008, 08:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,701
Posted By kentj
Hey guys, Looking at replacing the hinges...

Hey guys,

Looking at replacing the hinges for my door on my surfside. I've come across a few posts and people talked about using these Lee Valley Hinge...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-29-2008, 09:41 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,797
Posted By kentj
If anyone out there is looking for a 5 or 10...

If anyone out there is looking for a 5 or 10 tanks don't goto a Canadian Tire or Walmart etc, check your yellow pages under propane and goto a place like Tempheat.ca (as least here in Calgary, thats...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-23-2008, 03:14 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,797
Posted By kentj
The other option could have been one of these E-Z...

The other option could have been one of these E-Z Propane Filler...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-23-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,797
Posted By kentj
What I have set up is done with a POL Tee. One...

What I have set up is done with a POL Tee. One side of the tee goes to the trailer and the other to distribution tree that has three taps on it, the lantern on top, stove out the side and I still...
Forum: General Chat 07-23-2008, 02:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,596
Posted By kentj
This is now only coming out....lol I've been...

This is now only coming out....lol I've been doing that one for years :banana
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,702
Posted By kentj
Hey guys.... While driving around the camp...

Hey guys....

While driving around the camp ground I was hearing something not normal on the one side of the trailer. I thought it might be the bearings. So I took the drum off to take a look and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-16-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,059
Posted By kentj
Looks great on the inside and out....you have a pm

Looks great on the inside and out....you have a pm
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-16-2008, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,653
Posted By kentj
Ok so here are some pics of the pump working...

Ok so here are some pics of the pump working away......as for how much it draws when running it was 4.886 amps, which is a little high but really how long would it be on for at a time? Only 10 or 15...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-15-2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,653
Posted By kentj
I'm not too sure, I don't this its that much, but...

I'm not too sure, I don't this its that much, but tomorrow I'll bring my meter home from work and check it out.

Kent
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-02-2008, 08:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,973
Posted By kentj
Check out this link in the document center ...

Check out this link in the document center https://www.fiberglassrv.com/manuals.html?pageid=648
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-01-2008, 09:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,653
Posted By kentj
So after the first trip out this past weekend...

So after the first trip out this past weekend with the trailer I realized that I hate using that rocker pump. So I got to thinking that one of those Shurflo pumps is more then I would want to spend...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-01-2008, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By kentj
Wow thats a lot of info when all I ask is it ok...

Wow thats a lot of info when all I ask is it ok to take your TV in and out of overdrive as your towing? LOL. But I think I got want I needed to know.

thanks
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-01-2008, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,138
Posted By kentj
I'm pretty sure that its original, or at least...

I'm pretty sure that its original, or at least the rail is both my surfsides had that rail on them. However each one had different awning. The awning that you have looks much nicer then the one...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-30-2008, 09:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,115
Posted By kentj
Just wondering when you guys are towing do you...

Just wondering when you guys are towing do you take the tug in and out of overdrive depending if your going up hills vs driving the flat sections??
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-29-2008, 10:00 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,258
Posted By kentj
I've replaced the ones in my 78 Surfside, with...

I've replaced the ones in my 78 Surfside, with these ones (part number 41085).... https://www.go-rv.com/coast/do/catalog/page...amp;pageNum=183...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-20-2008, 01:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,323
Posted By kentj
Check out Diamond RV in the northeast its on...

Check out Diamond RV in the northeast its on Sunridge Blvd, thats where I went when I was doing all my renos. They have lots of parts and will get anything in that you want out of the parts catalog...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-18-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,736
Posted By kentj
I wonder why compression fittings aren't legal?? ...

I wonder why compression fittings aren't legal?? As an instrument tech I work with Swagelok fitting in the oil and gas field all the time and would trust those long before I'd go with flair...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-18-2008, 09:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,836
Posted By kentj
Hey Scott those lights look pretty stock to...

Hey Scott those lights look pretty stock to me...did the previous ower just replace the bulb with a LED one? By the way that new decal looks great!!!

KJ
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-17-2008, 11:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,836
Posted By kentj
Didn't really think about it, but I'm sure I...

Didn't really think about it, but I'm sure I could get a single white LED light in there too. But don't really plan on towing or being on the road in the dark. But good catch!!

KJ
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-17-2008, 11:53 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,838
Posted By kentj
Good thing you don't teach geography because...

Good thing you don't teach geography because Whitecourt is in Alberta... :roflol I couldn't help myself. Have a great trip!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-17-2008, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,836
Posted By kentj
Nope they are both running/brake/turn (see the...

Nope they are both running/brake/turn (see the three wires) As for the seal not much will change there, because the wires came through the shell, so I'm going to pull the new wire to the inside and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-17-2008, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,836
Posted By kentj
This is something that I just tried out. I...

This is something that I just tried out. I didn't want to replace the stock tailights so came up with this idea and due to the LED lights being so bright its still a huge difference even with the...
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