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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,421
Posted By Stephen T.
The catch to the flexible panels is they are...

The catch to the flexible panels is they are amorphous cells and are roughly twice as large for the same power output. They are better in partial shade though. Just looking at a couple, the 68 watt...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 42,144
Posted By Stephen T.
The best buys on solar panels that I've found are...

The best buys on solar panels that I've found are at Solar Blvd (https://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels-&-Systems-Individual-Solar-Panels/c1_25/index.html) I've now purchased 3 panels from them and...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,454
Posted By Stephen T.
Moving from a trailer to a Sunrader

Bob,

We just sold our beloved Play Pac and bought a 1984, 18' Sunrader and love it! That tiny bit of extra space above the cab, means we don't have to make the bed to use the table and seating...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2011, 10:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,446
Posted By Stephen T.
Just so you all know of our "secret" agate...

Just so you all know of our "secret" agate hunting spot, it is north of town. When you leave Port Orford, you cross a bridge, just as the speed limit goes up to 45mph. Shortly, there's a left turn...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2011, 08:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,446
Posted By Stephen T.
Our yard seems empty!

With the Play Pac gone, our yard seems so empty! Sure glad you had a good time up here and a safe (barely) trip home. I look forward to your updates Paul, we'll miss it, but know she's in good hands....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-02-2011, 09:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,418
Posted By Stephen T.
Brake plate only?

On the Play Pac I just sold to Paul, I thought it had brakes when I bought it, but... It was supplied with the backing plate for the brakes and the wiring leads, but there had never been brakes...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-30-2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,371
Posted By Stephen T.
Paul, How come I never noticed that? ...

Paul,

How come I never noticed that? (Paul just bought the Play Pac from me!). You must really be checking that thing out, inch by inch. Sure hope you had a great time. Also, thanks for the...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-02-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
Sold!

Sold to a long time visitor to the site!

Thanks everyone,

Steve
Forum: Classified Archives 06-06-2011, 07:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
Hi John, We are a couple miles south of...

Hi John,

We are a couple miles south of Port Orford, up Hubbard Cr. road. This is about 28 miles south of Bandon or 60 miles south of Coos Bay.

Steve
Forum: Classified Archives 06-05-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
Price drop to $2750

I'm lowering the price a bit, which should pay for gas from anywhere in western Oregon to come see the Play Pac and the beautiful southern Oregon coast. I haven't advertised other than here, just...
Forum: Classified Archives 05-12-2011, 01:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
Leaks around door and roof are fixed, found a...

Leaks around door and roof are fixed, found a pinhole next to the back side of the dome skylight, caused by some dang silicone that I missed when I resealed it. Obviously, the caulk didn't stick in...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-29-2011, 12:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
Actually Greg, it's not! This is a fiberglass...

Actually Greg, it's not! This is a fiberglass bodied 1984 Toyota Sunrader with a 22R engine. Fully self contained, only 17 foot 8 inch long and it has belonged to a close friend for many years, so...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-29-2011, 08:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
I've added more photos and info on my website,...

I've added more photos and info on my website, Play Pac Lightweight Trailer for Sale (https://earthseaimagery.com/playpac.html)

The weather is finally getting better, sunshine for the next few...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-22-2011, 11:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
It's set up to use the table top and another...

It's set up to use the table top and another small section I store in the closet, to make a bed thats 54" wide and 77-78" long (the sides bulgle out slightly on this design). It would be very easy to...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-22-2011, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
I forgot a couple things! Clean Oregon...

I forgot a couple things!

Clean Oregon title, tags good until March 2013
Exterior; Length, hitch to spare 15', Width 86”, Height 83”
Interior; length, 10'6”, width 6'5”, height 5'8” (under dome...
Forum: Classified Archives 04-19-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,498
Posted By Stephen T.
1973 Play Pac Trailer For Sale $2950

Southern Oregon Coast

We are moving up to a Toyota Sunrader 18' fiberglass mini motorhome, so are parting with our PlayPac.

Tows great, 2" ball and 4 connector flat plug
Just renewed 2 year...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-29-2009, 09:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,329
Posted By Stephen T.
A year ago, my wife was driving, pulling our...

A year ago, my wife was driving, pulling our PlayPac, and, pulling into a gas station, she forgot it was there. They had 6" pipe filled with cement to protect the pumps. The trailer hit one of...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 09-26-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,213
Posted By Stephen T.
Gas in Oregon: Self Service is illegal! I hate...

Gas in Oregon: Self Service is illegal! I hate leaving the state and pumping my own gas. Seems like every pump is different and I feel like an idiot, having to ask how to use them. Prices aren't...
Forum: General Chat 09-21-2009, 05:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,656
Posted By Stephen T.
Yup, I was one a them long haired freaky people...

Yup, I was one a them long haired freaky people back then. 1974 and me with my 1935 Chevy truckhouse that I lived in while going to college at Evergreen State College. It had a small, wood cook...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-21-2009, 10:27 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,349
Posted By Stephen T.
Doing propane as a maintenance man, at remote...

Doing propane as a maintenance man, at remote cabins, we always used soft copper tubing, flare fittings and heavy duty flare nuts, designed for propane lines. The propane delivery company would come...
Forum: General Chat 09-15-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,483
Posted By Stephen T.
What did you install for a vent? It looks like it...

What did you install for a vent? It looks like it fits the thickness well.

I bought it on ebay, from ralco1201. It's a Ventline 14" cargo trailer roof vent and cost $30 with shipping included. ...
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2009, 08:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,483
Posted By Stephen T.
Welcome to the group of Play-Pac owners! The...

Welcome to the group of Play-Pac owners! The door will be challenging. Ours is a bit warped, but I got it to seal ok with some work. If you find a source for the strange rubber seal, I could sure...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-05-2009, 03:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,467
Posted By Stephen T.
Another method I've used for leveling an old...

Another method I've used for leveling an old house floor, before putting in oak flooring, is to use 15 or 30 pound felt tar paper. Just build it up in chunks like a topo map. Old linoleum would...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2009, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,837
Posted By Stephen T.
Yes, all joints are caulked with acrylic latex. ...

Yes, all joints are caulked with acrylic latex.

The one thing left behind from the old ice box was the drain. I'm waiting for the caulk to fully cure, before I cut it off, flush with the low...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-02-2009, 05:28 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,837
Posted By Stephen T.
When we got the trailer, about 2 1/2 years ago,...

When we got the trailer, about 2 1/2 years ago, the interior was painted dark purple, with pink trim. Even the skylight was purple! Most of the original cabinet work was there, although near the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-27-2009, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,554
Posted By Stephen T.
In our 73 Play-Pac, we used 1" pink extruded...

In our 73 Play-Pac, we used 1" pink extruded polystyrene, pieced together like puzzle parts. You can even cut curfs (narrow saw slots most the way through, and bend it). We found that the best glue...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-27-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,228
Posted By Stephen T.
Hi again! I just couldn't make the meet at...

Hi again!

I just couldn't make the meet at Bandon/Bullards Beach, too much to do, too little time!

I have made some more progress on the interior. The floor was punky around the door ( and a...
Forum: Oregon Gatherings 07-10-2009, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,187
Posted By Stephen T.
Another thing to be aware of is Poison Oak! It's...

Another thing to be aware of is Poison Oak! It's nasty stuff, I've tangled with it twice down here, we live about 30 miles south of Bandon. Dogs get into it with no problems, pet the dog and you'll...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2009, 07:00 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,228
Posted By Stephen T.
I used part of the door cabinet, but the bottom...

I used part of the door cabinet, but the bottom was pretty water damaged. Since I decided the stove was too close to the front wall/window screen, I moved it and changed the design of the cabinet...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2009, 06:29 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,228
Posted By Stephen T.
We live about 30 miles south of Bullards Beach,...

We live about 30 miles south of Bullards Beach, but are fairly tied up. We might be able to come up for a day, if there's anywhere we could park. I think overnight is out though!

Steve
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-05-2009, 10:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 19,228
Posted By Stephen T.
Nice to see someone else with a Play-Pac! We...

Nice to see someone else with a Play-Pac! We bought ours about 2 years ago, and it was pretty awful inside. Painted very purple including the skylight! Also, they had a leak somewhere around the...
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