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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-06-2024, 12:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 664
Posted By vintageracer
1 Foot!

1 Foot!
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 02-07-2024, 11:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,072
Posted By vintageracer
Look at Ocoee TN East of Cleveland TN. White...

Look at Ocoee TN East of Cleveland TN.

White Water rafting, camping, hiking, Mountain biking and far less people than PF.

Lot's of Federal and State Parks in the area.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 01-12-2024, 09:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,073
Posted By vintageracer
SOLD SOLD SOLD

SOLD

SOLD

SOLD
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 01-12-2024, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,073
Posted By vintageracer
1974 Hunter Compact Compact - Tennessee

1974 Hunter Compact Pop Top Fiberglass Camper Trailer.

Super nice original never damaged Fiberglass shell with good pop top and canvas. Exterior white is original fiberglass finish with green...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-08-2023, 11:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,739
Posted By vintageracer
The frames on all these fiberglass trailers are...

The frames on all these fiberglass trailers are mild steel tubing either square or round tube. They were all painted on the exterior prior to the install of the fiberglass shell HOWEVER the inside...
Forum: General Chat 11-01-2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By vintageracer
Hymer showed their trailers at the last RVIA show...

Hymer showed their trailers at the last RVIA show held in Louisville in 2018, I had attended that show for many years until they moved it to UTAH, it went to Hell and discontinued the show.

The...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-29-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,596
Posted By vintageracer
Anybody know anything about the construction of...

Anybody know anything about the construction of the frames under these trailers.

Square tubing?

Round tubing?

Elevator bolts?

Frame out to the edge of the fiberglass shell OR does...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-25-2023, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,596
Posted By vintageracer
Just found another Joe Poty trailer. Anyone...

Just found another Joe Poty trailer.

Anyone have any interior pictures of the above nice campers to compare.

The one I found is a MESS!!!!
Forum: Money Matters 10-14-2023, 10:07 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,398
Posted By vintageracer
Cash in Person or Bank to Bank Wire...

Cash in Person

or

Bank to Bank Wire Transfer

For any large Dollar transaction such as the sale of your trailer.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-27-2023, 11:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By vintageracer
Tubular frames used on many fiberglass shell...

Tubular frames used on many fiberglass shell trailers rust from the inside out.

When manufactured the frames typically used mild uncoated steel. Read CHEAP! The frames were welded together and...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,878
Posted By vintageracer
16 foot TALL Scamp!

16 foot TALL Scamp!
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-09-2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,987
Posted By vintageracer
No! ALL my tow vehicles have a towing...

No!

ALL my tow vehicles have a towing capability that far "Outweighs" a 16 Foot Scamp!
Forum: General Chat 09-06-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,083
Posted By vintageracer
What's YOUR definition of a "Lowballer"? ...

What's YOUR definition of a "Lowballer"?

Just because I offer 50% of your asking price does NOT mean your asking price is in any form or fashion realistic to the current market. You might be...
Forum: General Chat 09-06-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,083
Posted By vintageracer
You are all but guaranteed NOT to sell your...

You are all but guaranteed NOT to sell your trailer with the "I don't have to sell" attitude!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,603
Posted By vintageracer
At this point your FIRST PRIORITY IS TO GET YOUR...

At this point your FIRST PRIORITY IS TO GET YOUR TRAILER OUT of the "Restoration Shop" with family issues. Have the restoration shop people deliver the trailer to you for FREE or PAY someone else if...
Forum: General Chat 07-15-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,398
Posted By vintageracer
To understand the significance or lack thereof...

To understand the significance or lack thereof associated with the RVIA certification sticker you need to understand what RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) really is.

RVIA is a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-20-2023, 01:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,998
Posted By vintageracer
Thinking about RV Life and the Reality of RV Life...

Thinking about RV Life and the Reality of RV Life are 2 vastly different Rose Colored Glasses view of the world.

Do yourself a favor.

Budget $3K-$5K for RV Van, Motorhome or Trailer RENTAL...
Forum: General Chat 05-20-2023, 01:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,304
Posted By vintageracer
Pay More Get More! That is and always has...

Pay More Get More!

That is and always has been the situation with Fiberglass RV trailers.

Scamp and Casita can best be described these days as "Entry Level" fiberglass trailers given the other...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-29-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,634
Posted By vintageracer
Give Give Free Free. It's all about me! ...

Give Give Free Free. It's all about me!

Certainly this is a common thought in society today.

Apparently most of you have only drawn a paycheck in your working life and not made a payroll as a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2022, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,690
Posted By vintageracer
The fact a trailer has been a rental does NOT...

The fact a trailer has been a rental does NOT make any difference to the 100's of UHAUL CT-13/VT-16 owners across the country.

As a matter of fact they are PROUD of the fact that their fiberglass...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,878
Posted By vintageracer
I went to a Small Trailer Vintage Trailer Trash...

I went to a Small Trailer Vintage Trailer Trash Rally in August (That's what I call em) held at a state park on KY lake. 450 camp sites strong all filled with Weekend Lake Warriors!

I went to...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,871
Posted By vintageracer
I like it! Modern interpretation of an old...

I like it!

Modern interpretation of an old school trailer.

Base price a little higher than others. No mention of pricing with upgrades.
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 84,349
Posted By vintageracer
RUN FORREST RUN!!! ANY business in any...

RUN FORREST RUN!!!

ANY business in any industry that requires you to PAY THEM anymore than $500 for the privilege of doing business with them is in most instances underfunded and doomed to fail.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-06-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,153
Posted By vintageracer
The new Maverick can be had in AWD with the 240HP...

The new Maverick can be had in AWD with the 240HP Ecoboost engine. This engine/driveline option is $3K. The trailer tow package is rated at 4000 lbs and costs $740. This combination of just 2...
Forum: General Chat 07-21-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,891
Posted By vintageracer
Silicon is the WORST product you could use. ...

Silicon is the WORST product you could use.

There are structural adhesives for this very application that are far better than any silicon product.

Take a look at the Sikiflex product line for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-13-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,225
Posted By vintageracer
Here is another demonstration of why electric...

Here is another demonstration of why electric trailer brakes are a good idea.

Properly working electric trailer brakes can help in situations where you do not load your trailer properly as is very...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-28-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,565
Posted By vintageracer
Pretty Simple. IF you don't like the...

Pretty Simple.

IF you don't like the rules/laws in the city, HOA or neighborhood in which yhou are considering purchasing property don't buy property and move there!

However IF you wish to be...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-16-2022, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,027
Posted By vintageracer
Bigger Ain't Better is and has been the talk from...

Bigger Ain't Better is and has been the talk from the Oliver family all along.

They can sell all they can make. With the trailer business NOT being their primary business why try and be all...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-16-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,744
Posted By vintageracer
There is a WHOLE LOT MORE to towing a trailer...

There is a WHOLE LOT MORE to towing a trailer than just pulling it down the road. That's the EASY part!

Sooner of later you gotta STOP that truck and trailer!

Recommended towing specifications...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-12-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,107
Posted By vintageracer
Most important in a Fiberglass Trailer? GOOD...

Most important in a Fiberglass Trailer?

GOOD ELEVATOR BOLTS!

Always nice to keep the fiberglass shell securely attached to the trailer frame.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-31-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,200
Posted By vintageracer
Not a lot has changed when buying a new vehicle...

Not a lot has changed when buying a new vehicle and trading your old vehicle other than waiting.

Your old vehicle trade in is worth a lot more than in the past and you will now pay sticker MSRP...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-15-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,146
Posted By vintageracer
Weird Smell? Git an Ozone Generator to...

Weird Smell?

Git an Ozone Generator to remove the smell.

Google it. Used all the time at automotive detail shops to remove bad smells.
Forum: General Chat 12-13-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,891
Posted By vintageracer
Look at Sika-Flex products for bonding adhesive. ...

Look at Sika-Flex products for bonding adhesive.

Lot's of camper builders using composites exclusively use these products.
...
Forum: General Chat 12-11-2021, 11:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,690
Posted By vintageracer
$500K

$500K
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 11-06-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,347
Posted By vintageracer
Speed on Brother Hell ain't half full!

Speed on Brother Hell ain't half full!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-04-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,843
Posted By vintageracer
Google is your friend. Engineered Oriented...

Google is your friend.

Engineered Oriented Strand Resin Impregnated Wood Product.

No Glue Impregnated like regular OSB.
...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 11-04-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,843
Posted By vintageracer
Suggest you take a good look at JM Huber...

Suggest you take a good look at JM Huber "Advantech" Sub floor material available at most at Lowes/Home Depot. MUCH BETTER than plywood or OSB for a subfloor and MUCH CHEAPER than Marine Plywood or...
Forum: General Chat 08-23-2021, 04:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,307
Posted By vintageracer
We have classic car insurance, regular trailer...

We have classic car insurance, regular trailer insurance, Agreed value insurance for $30K on a 1957 Avion R20 trailer, lake home insurance and other motor vehicle insurance with State Farm. On all...
Forum: General Chat 08-14-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,353
Posted By vintageracer
To get the proper/legal and current answers to...

To get the proper/legal and current answers to your questions CALL THE GATE KEEPER!

The Canadian government/boarder patrol.

Great suggestions here however everyone is still GUESSING!
Forum: General Chat 07-07-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,261
Posted By vintageracer
In December 1965 my family moved from Spokane...

In December 1965 my family moved from Spokane Washington to Ravenswood West Virginia. My father took over operations at the Kaiser Aluminum facility on the Ohio River in Ravenswood.

On our...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-30-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,544
Posted By vintageracer
I do not have the specs for the original Amerigo...

I do not have the specs for the original Amerigo axles. Someone here on the forum may have them and pop in with the answer.

I would look for a great down angle on the new axle which will give the...
Forum: General Chat 06-12-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,052
Posted By vintageracer
You goin CAMPING OR GLAMPING! Camping...

You goin CAMPING OR GLAMPING!

Camping meaning you are outside virtually all the time cooking, talking, walking and having fun. GLAMPING means it's all about the trailer and comfort sitting inside...
Forum: General Chat 06-12-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,783
Posted By vintageracer
You should be leery about any new fiberglass or...

You should be leery about any new fiberglass or any other trailer manufacturer in the RV end of the trailer manufacturing business. The RV industries history is littered with companies that no...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2021, 07:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By vintageracer
New Player in the Small Molded Camper Arena

https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-preview-cortes-campers-fiberglass-travel-trailers/
Forum: Money Matters 06-09-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,019
Posted By vintageracer
NO!!!

NO!!!
Forum: General Chat 05-16-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,929
Posted By vintageracer
YES

YES
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-11-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,367
Posted By vintageracer
Guess I did "Miss It"! Still not sure I...

Guess I did "Miss It"!

Still not sure I would want to pull that trailer with a short wheelbase TV.

Post from site about real world Scamp 16 weights.
...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-11-2021, 02:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,367
Posted By vintageracer
Unless I missed it you make no mention of what...

Unless I missed it you make no mention of what type of trailer you have or if you own a trailer at all.

The big takeaways I git from your post is you are only concerned about looks, gas mileage...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 04-24-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 9,275
Posted By vintageracer
Git accustomed to it. NO overnight parking...

Git accustomed to it.

NO overnight parking will be the norm at all Walmart's within the next 5 years if not much sooner!

Most likely MUCH SOONER THAN LATER with new city ordinances concerning...
Forum: General Chat 04-21-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,653
Posted By vintageracer
People purchase all sorts of other stuff "Hecho...

People purchase all sorts of other stuff "Hecho in Mexico" that has acceptable quality function everyday.

Why would you expect a fiberglass or sticky built trailer to be any different?

A least...
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