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Forum: General Chat 09-05-2014, 10:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,784
Posted By dylanear
All's well that ends well I suppose. That's an...

All's well that ends well I suppose. That's an odd crime!

I had a sentimentally valuable car stolen once and assumed it was all parts by the next day. But got a call 4 days later, other than...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,555
Posted By dylanear
Helpful suggestions Carol. I will definitely give...

Helpful suggestions Carol. I will definitely give Escape a call.

And yes, I've had similar thoughts about finding someplace that deals with fiberglass for the exterior. Marine applications being...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2014, 06:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,132
Posted By dylanear
Interesting way to do it! I have wondered about...

Interesting way to do it! I have wondered about using those portable units.

Can you give more info on the AC unit itself? Brand and model?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-02-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,555
Posted By dylanear
Well, I suppose that would be one way to...

Well, I suppose that would be one way to encourage me to rip it out. But ripping it out would be a process with a lot of dust clouds!

I've been to burning man 4 times since '04. I can give you...
Forum: General Chat 09-02-2014, 03:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,784
Posted By dylanear
Won't be around my CG much this fall, but I will...

Won't be around my CG much this fall, but I will keep an eye out.

Anyone know if any of the 2 (or 3?) other eggs stolen this summer have been recovered?

If my Scamp got stolen with all the...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 09-01-2014, 07:29 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,506
Posted By dylanear
Agreed, if Obama had gone out on a bike without a...

Agreed, if Obama had gone out on a bike without a helmet?! Oh the uproar about him not setting a good example for kids. And would we want Biden as President because of a bad, unhelmeted bike accident...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,555
Posted By dylanear
I do not want to loose sound deadening, heat...

I do not want to loose sound deadening, heat insulation, but hopefully the 2 existing layers of reflectix, maybe adding a third, a layer of foam and the leatherette over that would not be much worse...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,555
Posted By dylanear
I'll check on that headliner too, thanks for the...

I'll check on that headliner too, thanks for the tip!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,555
Posted By dylanear
I'd love a larger Escape for longer term...

I'd love a larger Escape for longer term camping/living, but love my Scamp, love what I've put into it. I really have no desire to part with it even if I did get a larger RV I'd hate to let this...
Forum: General Chat 09-01-2014, 05:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 935
Posted By dylanear
New trailers for dog lovers....

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/1453335_361222080699720_1956702217023219703_n.jpg

Someday I'll have a pup again...

Random Facebook find, just had to share.
Forum: General Chat 09-01-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,784
Posted By dylanear
Pretty disturbing the number of Eggs I've heard...

Pretty disturbing the number of Eggs I've heard about stolen in Western Canada!!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-01-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,807
Posted By dylanear
I am hoping to replace my rat fur. I'd plan on...

I am hoping to replace my rat fur. I'd plan on using my old fur as a template, but they got the seams very noticeably uneven. From that pic above I think they have gotten much more precise since mine...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,555
Posted By dylanear
Yep, I've admired that! Ideally I'd get an Escape...

Yep, I've admired that! Ideally I'd get an Escape 17B to get that nice wall covering, but not in the cards now. Who knows, perhaps they would to the upholstering, or at least supply some of that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-01-2014, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,555
Posted By dylanear
Who wants to "restore" my Scamp for me?

OK, my long full time experiment is over. And there's a few things, kinda major things I'd like to do to it before next summer. But I have little motivation or time to do them! ;) The exterior is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-30-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,614
Posted By dylanear
I considered wood and I'm sure it could be done...

I considered wood and I'm sure it could be done well with wood if done right. Rot and decay fears and my frustration trying to use fiberglass cloth/resins are why I chose to have something fabricated...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-23-2014, 04:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,614
Posted By dylanear
The spacers I used where custom fabricated...

The spacers I used where custom fabricated polyurethane. I think there's a hread on that part of the project if you search around for it. Found a plastics shop with a nice CAD/CAM system. I took them...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 07-29-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 31,683
Posted By dylanear
After having spent more time than not of the past...

After having spent more time than not of the past two years full timing in a 13 footer I'd say it totally depends on your lifestyle, camping spot, expectations, etc. Much of the time I've been pretty...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-04-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,983
Posted By dylanear
Can you find an FX35 in good enough shape to be...

Can you find an FX35 in good enough shape to be reliable towing long distances for the $15K price the original post mentions? Maybe my impression it's an expensive vehicle is exaggerated. I don't...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-03-2014, 03:58 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,983
Posted By dylanear
I've never towed with an auto, or ever owned an...

I've never towed with an auto, or ever owned an auto in my 26 years of car ownership. But I believe the torque converter will slip under heavy load and that's not a sign of heat or wear in and of...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-03-2014, 01:26 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,983
Posted By dylanear
I believe the 1999 Outback is rated for 2000lbs....

I believe the 1999 Outback is rated for 2000lbs. Towing a sparsely equipped '82 Scamp with brakes I would think would be very doable. But there's not a lot of power or torque from the 4 cylinder....
Forum: General Chat 06-27-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,875
Posted By dylanear
So sorry to hear about this. I'll try to keep an...

So sorry to hear about this. I'll try to keep an eye out at my West Vancouver campground. Seen a few Escapes in the past few weeks, but no 19s I don't think.

I think Carol has it about right....
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2014, 07:25 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,431
Posted By dylanear
Sounds like a nice ride! What kind of mileage are...

Sounds like a nice ride! What kind of mileage are you getting?
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,431
Posted By dylanear
Watched the video and read the article more...

Watched the video and read the article more patiently. I think it looks pretty awesome. I'd love to see one half the size and 1/3rd the price. That 35 footer they claim at 6500lbs, that does sounds...
Forum: Classified Archives 03-30-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,941
Posted By dylanear
Thanks, for the tip Lora. Sadly, Too much...

Thanks, for the tip Lora.

Sadly, Too much trailer for me I think. I was checking specs on the Bigfoot site and I think the weight of this would need a larger TV than I'm looking at. They look...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2014, 03:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,431
Posted By dylanear
I suspect for most cases a larger tow vehicle...

I suspect for most cases a larger tow vehicle will be MUCH cheaper than a lighter CF trailer. It doesn't make sense to me for a trailer that's going to be big and heavy no matter how light the...
Forum: General Chat 03-30-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,431
Posted By dylanear
I am curious how much weight could be saved on a...

I am curious how much weight could be saved on a trailer in the 15-19' range like our eggs?! The price premium over fiberglass would probably be more modest than in a large one like in that article....
Forum: Classified Archives 03-30-2014, 02:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,941
Posted By dylanear
If this has an external shower does that mean it...

If this has an external shower does that mean it doesn't have one inside? Or is that an incorrect assumption? I'd like to see more interior photos and layout information? Looks like there's a bench...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-06-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,978
Posted By dylanear
I haven't stripped headliner on massive areas....

I haven't stripped headliner on massive areas. But the areas I have cleaned I used a wire brush to remove the dry glue and such (no foam in my case) and then used generous helpings of acetone to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-08-2013, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,754
Posted By dylanear
I tried it again on Sunday, on high for about 1...

I tried it again on Sunday, on high for about 1 hour, only vented 10 or so minutes and I think there was some sinus irritation, and a headache. Headache may or may not be related, but I don't get...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,745
Posted By dylanear
I have no experience using a sealant so can't say...

I have no experience using a sealant so can't say I have personal experience of it causing problems. But before modifying my propane lines last summer I did plenty of reading consulted several...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,754
Posted By dylanear
Yeah, I ran it on high for about 2 hours. It...

Yeah, I ran it on high for about 2 hours. It certainly had a distinct, strong ozone smell when I first opened things up. Not that I'd hang out in there when it smelled that strong, but I didn't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2013, 06:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,754
Posted By dylanear
Thanks for sharing first hand experiences. Gives...

Thanks for sharing first hand experiences. Gives me some confidence I won't ruin things easily.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,754
Posted By dylanear
I definitely will not use it when in the trailer!...

I definitely will not use it when in the trailer! Ozone is NOT good for you. I was thinking of putting it on a timer, leave the trailer, take my Fantastic Fan remote with me and just hit that when I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2013, 03:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,745
Posted By dylanear
I wonder if the leak is because someone over...

I wonder if the leak is because someone over tightened it?

I bet some heat would be OK if done right, but it does contain leaking gas, just to state the obvious!

I had some tight ones when I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2013, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,754
Posted By dylanear
The impression I get is that it can be used to...

The impression I get is that it can be used to good effect without damage, many professional car detailers use them. But I just want to be safe.

Just curious if I can use it regularly, casually....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2013, 01:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,754
Posted By dylanear
Ozone?! Any tips?

OK, after many months of full timing, and a wet cold winter shut up too much the Scamp is just a bit stale and stuffy smelling. So I got a small 12V powered Ozone generator. I hear these can really...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2013, 12:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By dylanear
That's something to try!

That's something to try!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-04-2013, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By dylanear
My Hehr widow does look different. No cover or...

My Hehr widow does look different. No cover or anything removable that I can see. There's a ridge down the middle of it. I just do not see how water would drain out. Other than the slot on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-03-2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By dylanear
I don't recall any cover, there's two "channels"...

I don't recall any cover, there's two "channels" as I recall from repeated soaking up of standing water with a towel needed every few days.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-03-2013, 03:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By dylanear
Hmmm... I'll have to compare that pic to my...

Hmmm... I'll have to compare that pic to my window when I get back to the trailer.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-03-2013, 01:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By dylanear
Scamp/Hehr door window won't drain?

The window on my 01 Scamp 13' doors does not drain and has constant water build up. All my other windows seem to drain fine. I've tried poking wire up from drain holes to no effect. I can't see...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-14-2013, 12:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,650
Posted By dylanear
Glad someone mentioned this! Not having a enough...

Glad someone mentioned this! Not having a enough front drop and too much weight in the back (of the trailer) has caused my only sway. Not a good feeling.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-11-2013, 05:48 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,789
Posted By dylanear
He's in Bend, but perhaps Robert could do it, or...

He's in Bend, but perhaps Robert could do it, or suggest someone who he'd trust to do wiring.

The Egg Plant (https://tep-campers.com/contact.html)

Few people I'd trust to do a better job. I've...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-09-2013, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,579
Posted By dylanear
As I said, I got them at a very significant...

As I said, I got them at a very significant discount. Even so they were a poor value per watt, but worth it for me given the significant space constraints and not wanting much weight on the roof. The...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-09-2013, 01:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,288
Posted By dylanear
Apologies, not sure how I missed that clearly...

Apologies, not sure how I missed that clearly stated feature. :)

Yep, a full bath is not an ideal use of space if you don't use it. I full time with a porta potty now, it's doable, but just want...
Forum: Classified Archives 02-08-2013, 09:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,288
Posted By dylanear
What is the toilette/shower situation? Don't know...

What is the toilette/shower situation? Don't know how I'd get down to Texas before summer though.
Forum: Classified Archives 02-08-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,303
Posted By dylanear
Tell me more about the layout. Particularly the...

Tell me more about the layout. Particularly the toilette/shower?

Also the side bed, how wide is that? Same as a standard single bed? Turns into a seat/sofa perhaps?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-08-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,579
Posted By dylanear
Someone asked what I ended up getting, I think I...

Someone asked what I ended up getting, I think I said in and another topic. But this is what I find when I search, so....

I did end up getting the Everbright Solar units mentioned above. I got...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-05-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 15,559
Posted By dylanear
Really nice install!!!! If I had to do mine over,...

Really nice install!!!! If I had to do mine over, fiberglass tube would definitely be my choice over polyethylene. I'm still unclear exactly how you placed the cloth when bonding the tubes. Probably...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-31-2013, 08:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,270
Posted By dylanear
Been a long time. Probably gone. Sounds like it...

Been a long time. Probably gone. Sounds like it was a deal!
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