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Hi, I am....
07-22-2023, 01:01 PM
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Painting over gelcoat
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1,291
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rick.a
I repainted a few repaired surfaces on an old...
I repainted a few repaired surfaces on an old Burro. All goor prep rules apply. Then find a spray paint to match. All shades of white are different. I went to an auto parts store and found about 30...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-22-2023, 12:26 PM
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Hoping for a miracle??
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1,590
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rick.a
I have also done a frame off restoration like GW...
I have also done a frame off restoration like GW did. Mine is an 84. Yes…the shell must be braced snd strapped to keep its shape once the floor is gone. The floors rotted out in all of these of that...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-24-2021, 04:10 PM
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Just got this Old Burro Camper
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2,777
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rick.a
Burro restoration
I restored an 84 Burro-13. It needed a new floor and lots of other stuff, but the windows were good but needed to be pulled and resealed to the FG with Butyl tape.
Your missing stove, sink and...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
04-20-2016, 09:07 AM
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1986 Burro Floor is Spongy
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4,228
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Carrie, Here is a link to a forum thread...
Hi Carrie,
Here is a link to a forum thread all about replacing the floor in a Burro. I read this and gained the confidence to do mine, which I did, 3 years ago. Someone (generally a male) with...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-29-2016, 02:53 PM
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new floor for 1980 burro
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3,085
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rick.a
Hi Jim, I did a frame off floor replacement...
Hi Jim,
I did a frame off floor replacement a few years ago, and it sounds like you are on the right track. Regarding the thickness of the plywood, you are restricted by the thickness of the...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-08-2016, 03:12 PM
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10
Burro frame
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3,326
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rick.a
Duane, Where in AZ do you spend the winter?...
Duane,
Where in AZ do you spend the winter? We usually go to Tucson area for the winter but have been stuck in Mass for the past few years.
Good suggestion about stainless bolts. I never use...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
02-03-2016, 03:15 PM
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Burro frame
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3,326
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rick.a
Hi Jim, The floor is glassed into the FG...
Hi Jim,
The floor is glassed into the FG shell, then the floor/shell component is bolted to the frame, through the floor. The FG shell is not directly connected to the frame.
The easiest...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
12-30-2015, 10:53 AM
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Redoing Burro door hinges - door fell off!
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6,271
Posted By
rick.a
You have some choices, depending on how rotted...
You have some choices, depending on how rotted the interior wood is.
As for the replacement wood, use PT (pressure treated) so as to resist future rot as moisture will eventually get in there...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-27-2015, 10:22 AM
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Installing Fantastic fan on my Burro
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4,099
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Martin and Tommy, I replaced the original...
Hi Martin and Tommy,
I replaced the original vent in my 84 Burro with the FF just like you are planning. I did not need a spacer of any kind. I just followed the installation instructions with the...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-21-2015, 01:00 PM
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17
New 2" LED markers for burro
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3,561
Posted By
rick.a
The top markers on our Burro were also toast, so...
The top markers on our Burro were also toast, so we replaced them with LED fixtures. I know what you mean by having difficulty finding something that fits. I finally found cool beehive shaped red LED...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-25-2015, 08:08 AM
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Propane mount
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4,722
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rick.a
I made mounts almost exactly like those by...
I made mounts almost exactly like those by Harvey, except I used 1/8" strips of aluminum (from Lowe's-cheap). I bent them to hook onto the upper collar/handle just like Harvey did. Threaded...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-20-2015, 10:13 AM
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RV Ins Carrier in Massachusetts?
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rick.a
I am in Mass and we simply called our insurance...
I am in Mass and we simply called our insurance company (Hanover) and they added our Burro to our policy. We told them what it is worth (as a restored antique), so that they would not insure it for...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-20-2015, 10:07 AM
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Burro Trim Lock band on seam
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2,246
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Dave, TrimLoc sells direct but only in...
Hi Dave,
TrimLoc sells direct but only in huge rolls. But there are several ebay sellers who have this stuff by the foot. I don't remember the size but just measure yours and then look it up on...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
08-17-2015, 02:11 PM
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Pics of 13' Burro with deadbolt installed?
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5,425
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rick.a
Hi John, I also installed a deadbolt on the...
Hi John,
I also installed a deadbolt on the door of my Burro. I put mine a little higher than the one shown in the post. Putting it closer to the window takes advantage of the stronger FG because...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-11-2015, 12:35 PM
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serial number location
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1,160
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rick.a
I have read that it is supposed to be stamped on...
I have read that it is supposed to be stamped on the A-frame in the front. But I cannot find it there on my Burro-13. Does anyone know if there is another location?
Rick.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-04-2015, 10:50 AM
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1981 Burro Upgrades
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1,875
Posted By
rick.a
More stuff... The dinette table you (or your...
More stuff...
The dinette table you (or your carpenter friend) will need to make from plywood and this is relatively easy.
There are a few choices for awnings for this small trailer. I would...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-04-2015, 10:44 AM
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1981 Burro Upgrades
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1,875
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Jessica, For replacement windows go to...
Hi Jessica,
For replacement windows go to your local glass shop. They can easily replace the plexiglass (acrylic) windows with ones custom cut to fit your frames.
You should search online for a...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-07-2015, 08:39 AM
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5
BURRO WINDOW
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1,629
Posted By
rick.a
Can we assume that you are missing the entire...
Can we assume that you are missing the entire window and not just the plexiglass?
Rick
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-06-2015, 08:27 AM
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14
Floor damage
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2,173
Posted By
rick.a
Wendy, I sent you a PM (personal message) ...
Wendy, I sent you a PM (personal message)
Rick
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-02-2015, 08:01 AM
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17
renewing the outer surface of my scamp
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8,555
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Karen, I did not know that you had...
Hi Karen,
I did not know that you had extensive damage to repair. So you need to make the decision of which way to go. If the quotes that you got for the paint jobs included repairs of the damage...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-01-2015, 08:46 PM
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17
renewing the outer surface of my scamp
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8,555
Posted By
rick.a
The Red Max Pro is actually acrylic floor polish...
The Red Max Pro is actually acrylic floor polish and has not been known to yellow. Many have had it on for several years with no sign of yellowing. Mine is now 1 year old and looks perfect.
Yes...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-01-2015, 11:16 AM
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17
renewing the outer surface of my scamp
Views:
8,555
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Karen, If you only have the flat, dusty...
Hi Karen,
If you only have the flat, dusty oxidation surface which all of our old FG campers eventually achieve, all you need to do is wax the hell out of it and you will get a nice hard shiny...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-01-2015, 11:06 AM
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14
Floor damage
Views:
2,173
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Wendy, I also have an 84 Burro (also in...
Hi Wendy,
I also have an 84 Burro (also in Mass.) and last year we replaced the entire floor because it was rotten to the point of being just spongy, soggy wood fibers sandwiched between...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-15-2015, 12:39 PM
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27
Propane Tank Plug
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4,634
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Steve, Please keep in mind that it is not...
Hi Steve,
Please keep in mind that it is not the valve at the regulator attachment point that you are worried about. Those seal quite safely. It is the pressure relief valve that you should be...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
01-15-2015, 01:30 PM
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3
13' 1982 Burro Cushions
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2,303
Posted By
rick.a
There are MANY different cushions in the Burro....
There are MANY different cushions in the Burro. About a dozen. We changed our configuration to a permanent bed in the rear with 1, 6" mattress which we custom cut to fit the Burro shape. And we...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
11-04-2014, 08:48 AM
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8
Burro door repair (1975)
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3,272
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Eric, The door on my '85 Burrito is not...
Hi Eric,
The door on my '85 Burrito is not the same shape as the opening and does not fit as it should. It does not curve in enough at the bottom to fit the opening properly. I have made do with...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-23-2014, 07:31 PM
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19
Poll:
Burro Logo
Views:
3,869
Posted By
rick.a
Hi John, I will take a pix of the deadbolt...
Hi John,
I will take a pix of the deadbolt tomorrow and post but here are the details.
Basically it is installed just as in any door. You drill a 2 1/8" hole through the door with a hole saw,...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-23-2014, 08:13 AM
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19
Poll:
Burro Logo
Views:
3,869
Posted By
rick.a
Hi John, Glad to hear that you got your door...
Hi John,
Glad to hear that you got your door latch/lock fixed. The latch in our Burro is quite worn and getting frail, to the point that the door could be opened even when "locked". So I installed...
Forum:
Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-22-2014, 09:09 AM
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3
Burro owners: screen needed
Views:
1,431
Posted By
rick.a
A good glass shop can fabricate window screen...
A good glass shop can fabricate window screen from just dimensions or by using another of your windows as a template. But they may be stuck with the thickness of the window and screen channels not...
Forum:
General Chat
09-22-2014, 09:03 AM
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5
Poll:
Burro Photos Part II
Views:
1,471
Posted By
rick.a
Great job John, It looks like your door fits...
Great job John,
It looks like your door fits nicely. Did you have to fight with it or did it come with a good fit?
Rick
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-22-2014, 08:56 AM
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24
suggestion for lighting trailer interior
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5,976
Posted By
rick.a
Don't forget about dimmers. If you are handy and...
Don't forget about dimmers. If you are handy and are installing LED lights on cabinets with acessable innards, it is easy to wire in 12V dimmers in place of the switch. Be sure to get PWM (pulse...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-22-2014, 08:28 AM
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235
Rebuild--rear-ended Uhaul CT13
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48,135
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Gary, If you are willing to do more of a...
Hi Gary,
If you are willing to do more of a mod to the rear of your CT, you may want to consider the bumper. Your original looks to be toast and might need to be replaced. Several of us who have...
Forum:
General Chat
09-18-2014, 10:17 AM
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7
Burro question
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1,489
Posted By
rick.a
The Burro 13 never had either. However the later...
The Burro 13 never had either. However the later model Burro 17 has a bathroom. But I don't recall if there was an AC option. Jack or Per will chime in on this since they have 17's.
Rick
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-15-2014, 08:47 AM
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32
Looking for speakers
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4,530
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rick.a
If you tend to camp without hookups, look at...
If you tend to camp without hookups, look at powered computer speakers (freestanding-designed to plug into computers and come with a little wall wart power supply). They are inexpensive and most run...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
09-15-2014, 08:40 AM
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12
How common are rotten floors?
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7,487
Posted By
rick.a
If you find a small Burro be sure to check around...
If you find a small Burro be sure to check around the wheel wells inside and out, especially outside behind the wheels. The factory did not tape and seal the bond between the wood floor and the shell...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-15-2014, 08:16 AM
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13
Burro owners---have you changed a window?
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2,947
Posted By
rick.a
As long as there is not any damage to the window...
As long as there is not any damage to the window frame, is is easy to reinstall windows. Any glass shop can make replacement windows, although by current law in many states, they will make them out...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
09-11-2014, 07:49 AM
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13
New to this Post 1967 Burro 13 foot
Views:
1,845
Posted By
rick.a
Hi John, If you put only a few turns of...
Hi John,
If you put only a few turns of plumbers tape on the threads and none on the flare itself, you are OK as long as it is tight. If you put many turns of tape, you should take it apart and...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
09-08-2014, 12:28 PM
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New to this Post 1967 Burro 13 foot
Views:
1,845
Posted By
rick.a
One more thing John. My fridge looked very rusty...
One more thing John. My fridge looked very rusty at the rear side (and still does) but it works fine. So you may want to test to be sure that it really is dead before you discard it. Connecting to...
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Hi, I am....
09-08-2014, 12:23 PM
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13
New to this Post 1967 Burro 13 foot
Views:
1,845
Posted By
rick.a
Hi John, It would be best to follow the...
Hi John,
It would be best to follow the propane lines to be sure that you capped the line to the fridge and not to the stove. My original propane line ran under the floor to a "T" from which one...
Forum:
Hi, I am....
09-08-2014, 07:54 AM
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13
New to this Post 1967 Burro 13 foot
Views:
1,845
Posted By
rick.a
Hi John, Like Gage has said, there are...
Hi John,
Like Gage has said, there are several of us who have restored Burros, so please ask us if you have questions about any aspect of rebuilding systems on your Burro-13.
Rick
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
09-02-2014, 12:23 PM
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3
burro floor replacement
Views:
2,411
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Jim, I have also replaced the entire...
Hi Jim,
I have also replaced the entire floor in our Burro-13. I got most of my info about doing this from this long thread on this forum. Here's the link:
...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
08-21-2014, 01:07 PM
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1
Burro door lock
Views:
1,662
Posted By
rick.a
If the current door latch is intact enough to...
If the current door latch is intact enough to hold the door closed for you while you are camping in it, the easiest way to make it secure from others and from opening while traveling is to add a...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-14-2014, 11:01 AM
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Another leveler thread
Views:
1,323
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rick.a
Hi Charlie, Your Burro does not weigh enough...
Hi Charlie,
Your Burro does not weigh enough for this to be a problem. If your frame is in good shape you should be able to support it from the frame corners with little weight on the axle.
I...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
08-14-2014, 10:50 AM
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New Trillium LED Tail Light Build
Views:
5,516
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Clayton, Nice job on this conversion to LED...
Hi Clayton,
Nice job on this conversion to LED while maintaining the original lens. Well thought out and well executed. And thanks for the detailed photos.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-29-2014, 01:09 PM
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New to me boler. Starting the fix up.
Views:
2,421
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Scott, Looks like you got a great deal,...
Hi Scott,
Looks like you got a great deal, even if you eventually have to refurbish practically everything. We got an '84 Burro for about that price and started fixing things right away. Just...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-29-2014, 12:37 PM
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Refurb stove top
Views:
1,380
Posted By
rick.a
I repainted the rusted chrome stove top in our...
I repainted the rusted chrome stove top in our Burro 3 years ago and it has been just fine. Went with black "high heat" paint designed for engines, as Rogerdat has suggested. It has held up well and...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-24-2014, 10:18 AM
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Custom tail/marker lights
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1,850
Posted By
rick.a
Hi Jeremy, I changed out all the lights on...
Hi Jeremy,
I changed out all the lights on our Burro 13. I went the easy way with the tail lights and installed the 7" round "metro" LED tail lights which are very bright, although kinda boring. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-21-2014, 11:43 AM
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location of license plate
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1,665
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rick.a
OK, thanks everyone. Since my plate meets all the...
OK, thanks everyone. Since my plate meets all the visibility requirements, I will leave it in its current location, but will now sleep better.
Rick
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-17-2014, 10:12 AM
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4
location of license plate
Views:
1,665
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rick.a
location of license plate
The license plate on my Burrito is on the right side of the camper (came to me that way). I know that they are typically on the left side or center and never on the right, but I have not yet been...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-15-2014, 01:56 PM
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Dometic fridge question
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2,638
Posted By
rick.a
I have not ever run the Dometic 211(3way) in our...
I have not ever run the Dometic 211(3way) in our Burrito on DC while travelling, but would like to do this. Does anyone really know if a beefy alternator in a Tundra can keep up with the current draw...
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