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Forum: General Chat 02-27-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By monB
The Conestoga wagon I'm talking about had the...

The Conestoga wagon I'm talking about had the area at the front top and back top raised at a bit of an angle just like they were in those old westerns we were so fond of at that time. Not to be...
Forum: General Chat 02-22-2024, 05:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 934
Posted By monB
Does anyone remember Conestoga trailers?

It's not fiberglass, probably, BUT...

Some time between 1958 and 1963 my uncle came to visit. He was selling new camping trailers at the time and brought one with him. We kids got to play in it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-05-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,722
Posted By monB
Apply heat (hairdryer) to the top part for a...

Apply heat (hairdryer) to the top part for a couple minutes. Let the bottom part stay cool. Or vice versa. The warmer side will be a touch larger, easier to undo.

Or maybe just use a heating pad....
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,065
Posted By monB
Along this same line...

I just received a private message from bparsons (who JUST joined a few hours ago) about a message I had supposedly written several years ago about some repo service sale company?

First, I have...
Forum: General Chat 09-10-2022, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 963
Posted By monB
Michigan in October

Is beautiful! If you go during the first part of the month most touristy type things will still be open. Will be cool enough to be comfortable, and maybe a little nippy a morning or two. Fall around...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-16-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By monB
River City Casino, right at the south side of St...

River City Casino, right at the south side of St Louis proper, is on the west side of the Mississippi, and they have RV camping, but not fancy, just a place to park. The Casino Queen, on the east...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-22-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 810
Posted By monB
Placement Bal-C on 13' Scamp

I'm having my stabilizers changed to Bal-C on my 2008 Scamp 13 so it will be easier to deploy than what I currently have.

The shop is looking at the 19" c-jack model 23219 to install...would this...
Forum: General Chat 04-23-2022, 05:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,700
Posted By monB
Have fun!

Turn him loose with RoadsideAmerica.com and let him find a few unusual places that interest him!

Best unusual, interesting places to visit in the US!

(Fish head park in Michigan is a winner!)...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-21-2022, 09:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,036
Posted By monB
Well, check the needed qualifications for...

Well, check the needed qualifications for substitute teaching in public schools where you live. All states are somewhat different, but since you have experience teaching you'd be a shoe in!

I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-01-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,607
Posted By monB
My trailer was painted. I think the wrap is a...

My trailer was painted. I think the wrap is a much better plan, long term.

Oh, and get used to people giggling and pointing.

Mon
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-17-2020, 01:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,485
Posted By monB
If in doubt, carry a Clam? Mon

If in doubt, carry a Clam?

Mon
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-28-2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,248
Posted By monB
I would totally take my time and drop down way...

I would totally take my time and drop down way south to avoid the western mountains. As someone else stated, the eastern mountains are just big hills....even Lookout Mountain.

Mon
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-16-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,188
Posted By monB
Another question about the window gaskets...*IF*...

Another question about the window gaskets...*IF* I were not able to replace by myself, would an RV repair place be able to do it? If not, what type repair place WOULD?

Mon
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-06-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,527
Posted By monB
Also check out...

RV Roadhelp, offered by Allstate.

Mon
Forum: General Chat 02-05-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,078
Posted By monB
I drove from eastern Missouri to western Montana....

I drove from eastern Missouri to western Montana.

Nice drive.

Mon
Forum: General Chat 01-30-2020, 09:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,045
Posted By monB
As a person also in their 70's...I took a bad...

As a person also in their 70's...I took a bad fall a few years ago and kinda messed up my back. I kept thinking, "It will get better, with time, and I can use my camper". It's been 7 years, it's...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-14-2020, 04:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,120
Posted By monB
All true! Although, I place I mentioned is near...

All true! Although, I place I mentioned is near Matlacha, and Cape Coral, which they do have an interest in. And they are both in Lee County.

Why there are TWO places called Pine Island in...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-14-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,120
Posted By monB
Had to check...the KOA on Pine Island is likely...

Had to check...the KOA on Pine Island is likely still open.

https://koa.com/campgrounds/fort-myers/

Mon
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 01-13-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,120
Posted By monB
Matlacha

Closest campground that I know of is a KOA in St James on Pine Island...I have not stayed there, just did a drive through in my car years ago. They had some forever campers, but things looked...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-16-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,709
Posted By monB
There's a road service plan offered through...

There's a road service plan offered through Allstate called Rv Roadhelp. It is different from their road service for cars.

Mon
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 12-05-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,267
Posted By monB
What do you call.....

...The plastic 2x2 box that covers the TV cable outlet (?) on the outside of my Scamp trailer? (need a replacement)

In fact, what do you call ANY of the boxes and similar that cover entry/exit...
Forum: General Chat 11-13-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 9,838
Posted By monB
Besides braille on drive up ATM's, I always...

Besides braille on drive up ATM's, I always wondered about this one place I worked.

They had braille instructions OVER the top of the entry to their elevators.

Then again, it was a federal...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-24-2019, 08:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,560
Posted By monB
I'd suggest you not rest your legs UNDER the...

I'd suggest you not rest your legs UNDER the camper when taking a wheel off! Campers DO fall off jacks!

Mon
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-29-2019, 02:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,709
Posted By monB
After having Good Sam for over six years, I had a...

After having Good Sam for over six years, I had a flat on my car and I called them.

I was in the city, service provider was about 4 miles away (he called to tell me where he was)...and two HOURS...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-08-2019, 05:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,526
Posted By monB
I bought my trailer because I LOVED the paint...

I bought my trailer because I LOVED the paint job.

However, as someone pointed out, ALL those little caps need to "keep their color" or it just detracts from the whole thing. Looks like the...
Forum: Money Matters 05-20-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 23,245
Posted By monB
Buying

When I bought my trailer, I was SURE I wanted it, so made a large deposit with a personal check. Two weeks later, I arrived with cash to pick it up ($6,000 if I remember correctly).

If and when I...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-22-2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,167
Posted By monB
Nice ride! Done any Iron Butt? Would like a...

Nice ride! Done any Iron Butt?

Would like a bike artist because they REALLY personalize the work they do. Especially like the murals they do on a bike...figure it would look almost as nice on a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-15-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,167
Posted By monB
Motorcycle shop?

I've always (well,mostly) liked the colorful ways some motorcycles are painted. Thought if I got my trailer repainted I might check out one of the artists who does motorcycles.

The question...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-20-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,036
Posted By monB
Back many decades ago when I worked as a midnight...

Back many decades ago when I worked as a midnight shift waitress in Texas, I used to say I'd rather deal with a high hippie than a drunk cowboy ANY day of the week.

I don't imagine that has...
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2019, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,958
Posted By monB
How about places that SPECIALIZE in RV repairs? ...

How about places that SPECIALIZE in RV repairs? I imagine a lot of places WILL do it, but how many specifically do it?

Mon
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 01-11-2019, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,821
Posted By monB
Sounds like you want to sell what you've got,...

Sounds like you want to sell what you've got, then buy what you had.

Mon
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-11-2019, 12:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,527
Posted By monB
Think maybe that comes under the header...

Think maybe that comes under the header "differently abled".

Scamps being "a little close" might be a problem...you open to going in a different trailer?

Maybe someone who can see/drive fine...
Forum: General Chat 12-27-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,233
Posted By monB
When I was a kid, we had a dog named Lucky....

When I was a kid, we had a dog named Lucky. Unfortunately, Lucky was hit by a Greyhound bus. :(

Mon
Forum: General Chat 11-12-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,363
Posted By monB
Another thought...contact a local dog club and...

Another thought...contact a local dog club and they can suggest people/places for dogsitting. Usually easier to find a vet than a dog club though, unless you're doggy.

Mon
Forum: General Chat 11-11-2018, 05:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,363
Posted By monB
I know that in an area you are not familiar with,...

I know that in an area you are not familiar with, talking to a local veterinarian should get you the name of a trusted pet sitter. Some vets also board animals.

Mon
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-11-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,061
Posted By monB
Just a note....a company doesn't make vintage...

Just a note....a company doesn't make vintage trailers, time does!

Looks like it was manufactured 1970-something?

Someone here will know something about the company...nice looking trailer!
...
Forum: General Chat 10-09-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,602
Posted By monB
Missouri

Now has the perm tag for trailers! Got mine!

https://dor.mo.gov/motorv/trailers.php

And that is all I know about it.

Mon
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-09-2018, 09:04 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 5,175
Posted By monB
You'd have to be careful where you parked...

You'd have to be careful where you parked it...when I first saw it I thought "Porta Potty"!

Mon
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-17-2018, 08:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,476
Posted By monB
I have covered parking @ $147 a month. Moving to...

I have covered parking @ $147 a month. Moving to uncovered (will get a cover) for $45 a month.

Mon
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-12-2018, 01:45 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,410
Posted By monB
My daughter and her husband found a (sticky)...

My daughter and her husband found a (sticky) trailer she loved, GREAT flooring, plenty of room, so they bought it. On the way home, parts started falling off and they had to stop at an RV park long...
Forum: Money Matters 07-08-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,250
Posted By monB
There's always "RV Roadhelp", offered by...

There's always "RV Roadhelp", offered by Allstate. I had them for several years, never needed them. Used...excuse, me...TRIED to use Good Sam but they were less than available...large city, flat...
Forum: General Chat 07-05-2018, 06:14 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,553
Posted By monB
Ha! Did it! Involved entering "Events &...

Ha! Did it! Involved entering "Events & Promotions 3 different ways!

Mon
Forum: General Chat 07-05-2018, 06:08 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,553
Posted By monB
Didn't work for me, same message, no matter which...

Didn't work for me, same message, no matter which way I entered, no matter how many times.

Mon
Forum: General Chat 06-27-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,911
Posted By monB
Are you talking about NEW RV sales, or USED RV...

Are you talking about NEW RV sales, or USED RV sales....maybe ALL RV sales? Where did the numbers come from, dealers, or factories?

I would like to know, on average, how many owners a single...
Forum: General Chat 06-25-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,399
Posted By monB
All I could find about C. & G. Fiberglass...

All I could find about C. & G. Fiberglass Products, Inc. and John Coffield was that on 10 Nov 1973 the Oxnard Press Courier newspaper stated that C&G was in the "reinforced plastics field &...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-19-2018, 07:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,948
Posted By monB
Agree with others, not a split rim. Husband and...

Agree with others, not a split rim. Husband and I used to have some dump trucks, back when dinosaurs crossed the road without looking both ways, and it was my job to repair the tires when we had...
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2018, 08:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,583
Posted By monB
A 13' Scamp (or other) is NOT 13' foot long. If...

A 13' Scamp (or other) is NOT 13' foot long. If you want to see what the "fit" would be, take some painters tape and mark off an area 7x10 on the kitchen floor. You need to figure out where the...
Forum: General Chat 04-17-2018, 08:23 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,343
Posted By monB
Oh darn! Was going to suggest that when going...

Oh darn! Was going to suggest that when going south on 15 south of Salt Lake, to turn off on Nephi on 28 and go south down to Salina and Interstate 70. FANTASTIC views! And GREEN!

Then I saw you...
Forum: General Chat 04-11-2018, 08:14 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,890
Posted By monB
Right-o! Bad weather is one thing, tornado on the...

Right-o! Bad weather is one thing, tornado on the ground a WHOLE 'nother!

Mon
Forum: General Chat 04-10-2018, 09:41 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,890
Posted By monB
Yep, gordon2 got it right! Mon

Yep, gordon2 got it right!

Mon
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