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Forum: General Chat 12-12-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,973
Posted By Wayne Hill
Donna, Unfortunately (in this case) it is a...

Donna,
Unfortunately (in this case) it is a 4x4. The bed (height of 34")itself, I think is low enough, the problem will be the clearance on the top of the truck sides to the bottom of the hitch...
Forum: General Chat 12-12-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,973
Posted By Wayne Hill
Good morning, The thing is, my truck is not...

Good morning,
The thing is, my truck is not modified, not lifted, has factory sized tires on it, etc, so pretty well stock. I would have thought that it would easily fit under most 5th wheels,...
Forum: General Chat 12-11-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,973
Posted By Wayne Hill
Still no trailer but getting closer

To date nothing.

I was close to buying a 19 foot 1985 Bigfoot 5th wheel but apparently my truck is too high to clear it without modifications to the trailer. My truck bed is 53" from the ground to...
Forum: General Chat 05-05-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,973
Posted By Wayne Hill
All, Thanks for the responses. I'm still in...

All,
Thanks for the responses. I'm still in the market for a 5th wheel. I just realized that the 5th wheel that I was looking at is what you would term a "stickie" even though it's a...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-30-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,851
Posted By Wayne Hill
Greg, Sounds just like the trip we are...

Greg,
Sounds just like the trip we are planning. Make sure you know when low and high tide is. You can walk on the beach for miles when the tide is out.
Can't help much with good campgrounds, ...
Forum: General Chat 04-30-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,973
Posted By Wayne Hill
I had to get rid of my Nissan due to rust issues....

I had to get rid of my Nissan due to rust issues.

I now own a 2006 4 dr 4x4 Short Box (6.5) Duramax Diesel Top of bed height is approx 55".- which is pretty much stock for this type of vehicle....
Forum: Classified Archives 03-04-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,020
Posted By Wayne Hill
Terrylou H, 17.5 Bigfoot? Now for sale? May...

Terrylou H,
17.5 Bigfoot? Now for sale? May be interested. Please send me a PM with more particulars, pictures if you are interested in selling.
Wayne
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-17-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,074
Posted By Wayne Hill
Hi Cathy P, I think that you could teach...

Hi Cathy P,
I think that you could teach yourself all about driving trailers.
Experienced "towers" could give you help and hints, but you have to actually experience, get the idea set in your...
Forum: General Chat 02-16-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,973
Posted By Wayne Hill
Thanks all for the comments, I have an...

Thanks all for the comments,

I have an opportunity to buy 1 or 2 Dodge Dakotas, quad cabs, 4 x 4, auto but both are 3.7 V6s.
Would this motor be too small to pull a used Bigfoot 5th? (19 - 20 )...
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,973
Posted By Wayne Hill
Questions concerning fiberglass 5th wheels

I don't know anyone that has hauled around a Bigfoot or a Scamp 5th wheel. What are the + / - of this type of fiberglass trailer?

I have been looking at fiberglass bumper pull trailers for...
Forum: General Chat 03-25-2011, 06:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,737
Posted By Wayne Hill
Bigfoot 5th whl trailers - 2 sizes? 19 and 20?

All,
Recently looked at a T 20 Bigfoot 5th whl trailer. While this one was not for me, I noticed that the 5th wheel frame etc looked more substantial than one that my brother looked at and took...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-05-2011, 06:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,034
Posted By Wayne Hill
2010 Scamp 13 $13000 listed Kijiji Winnipeg

2010 Scamp



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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-03-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,470
Posted By Wayne Hill
Alm, You said "]It will not be going anywhere,...

Alm,
You said "]It will not be going anywhere, literally :) ... The "equity" will be taken to a trailer park and left there for as many years as possible. Thus, towing properties (aerodynamics, mpg...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-03-2011, 09:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,089
Posted By Wayne Hill
Good morning Loren G. Hedahl; I'd suggest...

Good morning Loren G. Hedahl;

I'd suggest that you go back to bed and rethink this idea.

Personally I wouldn't attempt this while the axle is under the trailer.
Ever seen a burning rubber...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-29-2011, 04:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By Wayne Hill
2yax? 2go, Seriously, probably the gas...

2yax? 2go,

Seriously, probably the gas engine was your best bet all round. Any garage can fix it, all parts are readily available and will be for quite awhile.

One major problem with a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-29-2011, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,887
Posted By Wayne Hill
2yax2go, It could now be 4yax2go inorder to...

2yax2go,
It could now be 4yax2go inorder to pay for the gas. LOL
4.7 - good motor. You'll see what I mean about the fuel. You probably won't notice much difference towing or not towing -...
Forum: General Chat 01-29-2011, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,437
Posted By Wayne Hill
Mike Magee and ALL. My buddy every so often...

Mike Magee and ALL.
My buddy every so often adds Sea Foam to the gas for his outboard motor, truck and puts it in the oil to "clean" it out and swears by it.

Well, he convinced me that I should...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-28-2011, 02:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,943
Posted By Wayne Hill
Kevin K; Take that fancy wing off and put on a...

Kevin K;
Take that fancy wing off and put on a scamp hitch and you would be the talk of the campground. LOL
Wayne
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2011, 07:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,437
Posted By Wayne Hill
DonDeutsch; After reading that I actually...

DonDeutsch;

After reading that I actually did check the pumps out last time I filled.

In Canada - I believe that the retailers are required to post on the pumps if they are using ethanol or...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-28-2011, 07:35 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,144
Posted By Wayne Hill
2ya2go, One last thought - well a couple: 2...

2ya2go,
One last thought - well a couple:
2 smaller sprinters cargo vans for sale locally 179000 kms (112000 miles) $13000 $14000.

Have you considered looking at an older 1985 ish Toyota Land...
Forum: General Chat 01-28-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,437
Posted By Wayne Hill
All, I read recently that most/all of the...

All,
I read recently that most/all of the higher octane gasolines don't have ethanol in them. They recommended if you were filling a tank that you figured might be left and not used for awhile to...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-28-2011, 06:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,943
Posted By Wayne Hill
Lyndon Laney; Thanks for the photo. You are...

Lyndon Laney;
Thanks for the photo. You are right, it would be too heavy for most smaller SUVs - typically tow rated at 500 lbs and 5000 lbs? Just running the numbers on my SUV, pretty much...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-28-2011, 05:55 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,144
Posted By Wayne Hill
Mcbrew, Initially yes, I was a little...

Mcbrew,
Initially yes, I was a little disturbed, sort of. But it passed. I'm dealing with second hand information. As mentioned I can only go by what one owner is telling me. I usually deal in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-27-2011, 09:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,144
Posted By Wayne Hill
Good evening mcbrew; Could be a 5 speed and...

Good evening mcbrew;

Could be a 5 speed and not a 6. 6 speed is what he told me.
Anyway the thought being that you can shift down, keep the revs up to a reasonable number and get reasonable...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-27-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,144
Posted By Wayne Hill
2yax2go, Just happened to talk to my neighbour...

2yax2go,
Just happened to talk to my neighbour concerning his 5 cyl, full sized camperized, loaded Sprinter When I say full sized I mean its as big a Sprinter as I've seen with lots of space to haul...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-27-2011, 07:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,144
Posted By Wayne Hill
All, Whoops. 4 and the 5 are right next to...

All,
Whoops. 4 and the 5 are right next to each other and I didn't proof it all that carefully. Sorry.

2ya2go We are housebound but retired (at last) and are looking for a trailer so enable...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-27-2011, 06:50 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,943
Posted By Wayne Hill
Hi Jerry71, Where do you find this stuff?. The...

Hi Jerry71,
Where do you find this stuff?. The hitch looks suspiciously like the Scamps present day hook up. Has anyone from Scamp seen this?
YouTube - 1974 Volkswagen Beetle & Camper - road test...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-26-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,144
Posted By Wayne Hill
2yax2go:Josie First off 2yax2go, we are there...

2yax2go:Josie
First off 2yax2go, we are there now. It's great.

I have a neighbour who regularily tows a loaded 8 x 12 single axle trailer with his full sized, stand up, fully camperized Sprinter...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-25-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,903
Posted By Wayne Hill
Ed, I just finished reading the Brochures (on...

Ed,
I just finished reading the Brochures (on this site) concerning the Burros. Interesting.
These are not common in Canada that I've ever noticed. If I read this right, they came from the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-22-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,943
Posted By Wayne Hill
Jerry, HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ...Wipe tears from...

Jerry,
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA ...Wipe tears from my eyes.. Look again. HA HA HA
Especially like the wood 4 x 4 on the hitch complete with dowel so that it doesn't slip out HA HA HA HA
How about the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-22-2011, 08:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,943
Posted By Wayne Hill
Jerry71, Thanks for the information, links...

Jerry71,

Thanks for the information, links and picture.
Somehow I missed seeing that when I did a search.
As per some of the conversations. My "gut" said that it is a bad idea but I was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-22-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,943
Posted By Wayne Hill
Scamp 19 anyone modified to tow behind an SUV?

Good morning,
I was wondering if anyone has modified their 19 ft Scamp to enable it to become a bumper pull?
By either modifying the trailer frame and hitch or extended the ball mount on the SUV or...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-21-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,986
Posted By Wayne Hill
Jerry71, Have you talked directly to Scamp? I...

Jerry71,
Have you talked directly to Scamp? I talked to (Jim) about a somewhat similar problem. They have probably already dealt with a situation like yours.
I felt right at home talking to him. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-21-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 235
Views: 32,503
Posted By Wayne Hill
Craig T, Doesn't seem to be able to tow much...

Craig T,
Doesn't seem to be able to tow much 1.32 T x 2000 = 2640 lbs.
Never saw one or even seen one mentioned anywhere.

They sucked me in: I looked at the bottom figure saw the word hauled...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-20-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,834
Posted By Wayne Hill
All, Looks as though he has sold the combo. ...

All,
Looks as though he has sold the combo.

Post subject: Re: 88 Comanche and a RARE 5th wheel camper Combo
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Forum: General Chat 01-20-2011, 07:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,757
Posted By Wayne Hill
Alf S, Thanks for the explanation and picture. ...

Alf S,
Thanks for the explanation and picture. I'll be interested in hearing on how well the Nissan does the job for you.

I suspect that you will really appreciate the extra space in the cab....
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2011, 09:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,757
Posted By Wayne Hill
Alf S, Thanks for the info and references. ...

Alf S,
Thanks for the info and references. I'll be interested in hearing about how well your new Nissan Frontier does with the towing.

You mentioned that " Our Escape 5.0 has an axle lift...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-19-2011, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,088
Posted By Wayne Hill
Joe, In March 2 years ago we drove down to Key...

Joe,
In March 2 years ago we drove down to Key West. If you've never been there you will find space is at a premium. We didn't have a camper with us (went to meet some friends with a sailboat). ...
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,757
Posted By Wayne Hill
Lizbeth, Thanks for the update. I read it all...

Lizbeth,
Thanks for the update. I read it all and it does explain a lot.
Now we have to actually get out and get a "feel" for the different size, styles, interior setups and types of trailers.
We...
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,757
Posted By Wayne Hill
Alf S, Thanks for the pictures. Lots more...

Alf S,
Thanks for the pictures.
Lots more metal in the 5th whl hitches for sure. But... lots of farmers all over USA and Canada use and abuse thier goose necks every day. LOL
I talked to my...
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,757
Posted By Wayne Hill
Lizbeth, " Escapes and Bigfoots are 5th wheels,...

Lizbeth,
" Escapes and Bigfoots are 5th wheels, Scamps are goosenecks unless the have been converted to 5th hitches."

What is the difference between these two systems? Are there other systems...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-18-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,367
Posted By Wayne Hill
Min, Have you checked Kijiji for Boler...

Min,
Have you checked Kijiji for Boler trailers? BC seems to have a good selection - actually the best that I've seen so far.

A newer feature in Kijiji is select province of BC, then instead of...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-18-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,470
Posted By Wayne Hill
Alm, This could get some discussion going. ...

Alm,

This could get some discussion going.

Any time that you have holes, anywhere to the outside, water can and will get in.
Guess where it generally ends up - on the floor.

Wood rot,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-17-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,401
Posted By Wayne Hill
Marinab, It it was me I'd remove the vent and...

Marinab,
It it was me I'd remove the vent and do it correctly. Being the top of the trailer, it is subject to every kind of weather that you experince. Water leaks lead to all sorts of problems...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-12-2011, 01:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,571
Posted By Wayne Hill
Bill K, Thanks. I'll keep this in mind. ...

Bill K,
Thanks. I'll keep this in mind. Product looks good and is sure adaptable.
Wayne
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 01-12-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,571
Posted By Wayne Hill
Borden, The 4 pin flat connector does not...

Borden,
The 4 pin flat connector does not support trailer brakes. Lights only
My 2001 had nothing. I have a brake controller and will have to wire in a separate brake wire then change or adapt...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,401
Posted By Wayne Hill
Surfside roof has black gunk on fiberglass

All,
I've recently found a White Surfside trailer 15 ft? in a neighbour's yard.
From the outside, it looks severely neglected. It is white with black gunk sort of flowing? off the roof.
...
Forum: General Chat 01-11-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,484
Posted By Wayne Hill
Cyndi B, Did you know that in some parts of...

Cyndi B,
Did you know that in some parts of Canada and US that there are literally small villages set up on the ice? Complete with streets and your corner store?
Entire families come out and stay...
Forum: General Chat 01-11-2011, 05:22 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,571
Posted By Wayne Hill
WtMtJim, I had a long winded reply all typed up...

WtMtJim,
I had a long winded reply all typed up but I got booted off the computer and you guessed it, the reply is gone.

I had worked out all the $ figures. It works out that even at non prime...
Forum: General Chat 01-11-2011, 08:05 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,571
Posted By Wayne Hill
CindyL: Agreed that it's not all about cost of...

CindyL:
Agreed that it's not all about cost of gas and hotel bills.
I've stayed in enough motel/hotels and eaten enough meals out that I like to eat at home and sleep somewhere that I know is...
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