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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-17-2020, 06:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,574
Posted By Ken Max
Floor

Floor
Why use plywood at all ??

Consider Sintra - solid sheet PVC ... can be epoxied .. say 1/2 or 5/8

Also consider using Tinned Marine wire ... expensive - but worth it...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 02-12-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 2
For Sale: 1976 lovebug 17
Views: 1,433
Posted By Ken Max
RE Lovebug

Pls forward pictures and location ..

I am N of Baltimore

All Best
Ken Max
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-22-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,476
Posted By Ken Max
Hi Guys -- Hoping to join you again .. weather...

Hi Guys -- Hoping to join you again .. weather permitting - Ken - 13 ft Acorn , Elec appreciated ( keeps the beer cold ! ) - but not required ..Think I had the site closest to the river ( which was...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-03-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,615
Posted By Ken Max
Thanks -- Good to know Ken

Thanks -- Good to know

Ken
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-03-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,615
Posted By Ken Max
Waiting for dates also . Does anyone know how...

Waiting for dates also . Does anyone know how many attended last year ?

Ken
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 09-11-2018, 06:55 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,615
Posted By Ken Max
Dang "Hurricane a commin "

Once again will have to stay in Baltimore - Hurricane a commin ( sic ) . Now supposed to reach catagory 5 --- ano super big un (sic ) - Canceled my reserves at Four Mile Creek - Reserve Am charged...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-24-2018, 08:32 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,480
Posted By Ken Max
Great Time

Great time --- and many thanks to Nancy for the Boat Ride . Enjoyed meeting everyone and look forward to seeing you again - somewhere 'round the Bend .
Ken Max

PS - ride home was a bit...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-24-2018, 07:06 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,615
Posted By Ken Max
Looking forward to visiting the Rally on Sat ( & ...

Looking forward to visiting the Rally on Sat ( & Maybe Friday night ) Coming up early from Baltimore - will stay at Four Mile Creek St Park on Lake Ontario for about a week - in my Acorn 13 .
...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 07-13-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,480
Posted By Ken Max
Really Looks like 3rd attempt will be a Charm

WOW ZOWIE -- iIt looks like the 3 attempt will really be a Charm .
Leaving Baltimore on Weds am - will stop in Hyde Park for two nights and hope to drive up on Sat am to Mechanicville --- about...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-28-2018, 06:30 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,328
Posted By Ken Max
Trailer Wiring

For a cost differential of under 50 bucks - the entire trailer can be wired with
# 12 TINNED MARINE WIRING - AVAILABLE ONLINE OR FROM WEST MARINE
RESULTING IN FEWER - IF ANY - ELECTRICAL...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-13-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,480
Posted By Ken Max
Anybody headed to Eggbeaters from MD or near ?

Hi fellow eggbeaters ,

Looking forward to the Trip North - to Eggbeaters …. hoping to Leave Baltimore and head to York or Harrisburg then cross country of Eastern PA to Rt 9 W in NY . ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-13-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,412
Posted By Ken Max
Mine also a 79 Acorn - floor and door frame in...

Mine also a 79 Acorn - floor and door frame in pretty good shape . Used SS screws + nyloc nuts and butyl rubber tape to rebed ALL windows and hatches . Inside painted with Rustoleum when I got...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 06-09-2018, 02:57 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,480
Posted By Ken Max
I know the feeling ken

I know the feeling - this yr my third attempt

ken
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-18-2018, 06:35 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,480
Posted By Ken Max
OPPS

Opps -- maybe one should not go directly to page 2 ... Guess I blotted my copy book ....

Thanks for correcting me Frank ....

Hope that John and Arleen Heck are of the...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-17-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,480
Posted By Ken Max
Hi Frank, Will try again for this year - so...

Hi Frank,
Will try again for this year - so far everyone is healthy ! 13 ft Acorn/ Scamp - Tundra Tug . Elec would be nice .. arrival either a day or so early or staying a day or so after would...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-19-2017, 08:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,021
Posted By Ken Max
Painting

It really is not rocket science . Clean the surface - use a cleanser like comet plus a good detergent ... wash it at least 3x times ,, you can do that . Then fill the imperfections with a auto body...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-21-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,670
Posted By Ken Max
Stress Cracks

Another possibility that is used in the marine world is " Capt Tully's creeping crack cure " Look for it at West Marine or other marine suppliers .
Me I use Zep Floor Wax - which seems to me to be...
Forum: Classified Archives 07-23-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,717
Posted By Ken Max
So I' ll take it

So I'll take it

Am about 2 hr S of Phila -- can come up today .

Have sent you a PM requesting Address and phone number.

Ken
Forum: Classified Archives 06-25-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,100
Posted By Ken Max
Pictures please Ken

Pictures please
Ken
Forum: Classified Archives 05-29-2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,098
Posted By Ken Max
Hi Bruce, Q did you post the pics...

Hi Bruce,

Q did you post the pics online or perhaps you sent them to me .

Many Thanks
Ken
Forum: Classified Archives 05-29-2017, 09:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,098
Posted By Ken Max
Hi again Bruce Awaiting your reply - I...

Hi again Bruce

Awaiting your reply - I realized I did not include my email address ( duh ) which is :

Tobyboat@verizon.net

Ken
Baltimore
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-29-2017, 06:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,017
Posted By Ken Max
Another possibility would be to purchase a bottle...

Another possibility would be to purchase a bottle of " ROOT KILL " at Home Depot or Lowe's - It is normally used to kill tree roots in septic lines and such . it is Copper Sulfate crystals ( small...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-12-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ken Max
Such a deal .... Looking forward to it .. ...

Such a deal .... Looking forward to it ..

Ken
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-09-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ken Max
Facilities - Thanks Frank

Thanks Frank . I had my trawler up there some yonks ago - from the Chesapeake - and found that I love the Hudson Rver and Valley - but on a boat one lacks transportation to ecplore very much beyond...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-09-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ken Max
General Q's

Are there facilities available -- shower ? Bathrooms ?
Can we arrive early by a few days ?
Can we stay late - by a few days ?

Asking is it possible to use the campground as a base...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-19-2017, 08:35 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ken Max
Sorry Frank - I was unclear .... Most of the...

Sorry Frank - I was unclear .... Most of the campgrounds I have visited recently have switched from 30 to 50 Amp supply connections ( which is way, way, way,- over the top for my 13 ft Acorn/ Scamp...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 01-19-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ken Max
Hope to be driving up from N. Baltimore - anyone...

Hope to be driving up from N. Baltimore - anyone going my way ? Elec service a special treat. What amp plugs might be needed ??


Ken
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 12-28-2016, 01:31 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ken Max
Do you have an address - possibly I can find it...

Do you have an address - possibly I can find it on google maps ..
K
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 12-28-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ken Max
Have not been to this rally before .. hope you...

Have not been to this rally before .. hope you can provide guidance / directions ..


Many Thanks
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 12-24-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,367
Posted By Ken Max
Hi Frank Please sign me up - and Keep me...

Hi Frank
Please sign me up - and Keep me in the Loop - Acorn / Scamp 13 / Tundra
Ken
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 10-17-2016, 05:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,954
Posted By Ken Max
Cleaning Waxing - and Decals

One pretty good cleaner for gelcoat is Lime Away - mildly acid with good cleaning characteristics .. Scrub the thing 2x and rinse very very well .. Yes Bartenders Friend for " trouble spots ." - but...
Forum: Money Matters 06-08-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,989
Posted By Ken Max
USAA Ins

My comp and collision trailer ins cost .72 cents a month with USAA ...
for 10K insurance ! woo hoo !!
Cordially
Ken
Forum: General Chat 05-05-2016, 04:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By Ken Max
175 x 80 tires

Byron,
To me it seems that these are very lightweight trailers and depend somewhat on the tires ability to absorb minor road irregularities as part of their suspension . Running high pressure...
Forum: General Chat 05-05-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By Ken Max
175 x 80 tires

Thank you for your reply .. I got 3 trailer tires at Walmart for $135 - they did not charge for mounting or balancing ...so I took it ... The old 155's were so old they cracked apart while being...
Forum: General Chat 05-02-2016, 02:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,497
Posted By Ken Max
tires replace 155 with 175 on scamp 13

Has anyone replaced 155 tires on Scamp 13 with 175 tires ??
Thanks
Ken
Forum: General Chat 09-08-2015, 11:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,248
Posted By Ken Max
Only Two Schools of thought ??

Only two schools of thought - Wow Zowee !

OK - I can understand immediately that the 25 lb sticker is most likely an original sticker and relates to bias belted tires .... Will probably...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2015, 01:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,248
Posted By Ken Max
Air Pressure Scamp / Scamp 13

Hi Guys - ready ( I hope ) for first outing - Baltimore to Thousand Islands -
in Acorn / Scamp 13 .

There are stickers above each wheel well stating Max of 20 lbs of air pressure in each tire...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-24-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,341
Posted By Ken Max
Table Support Rod Help

Hi Guys , Am rebuilding '73 Acorn ( Scamp ) It did not come with a table . Have appreciated your ideas on the matter and photos ...

Now require a bit of help - Hopefully someone can furnish...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-06-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,431
Posted By Ken Max
An appraisal -- had no thought of that -- ...

An appraisal -- had no thought of that --
When I get it home - and spruced up a bit - might be just the ticket.

Best quote I have found so far has been from Farmers Ins. co.

Any...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-05-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,431
Posted By Ken Max
Good Sam Insurance

I checked out the Good Sam Insurance making two separate phone calls and going through the process to speak with the liscensed insurance agent on duty both times.

I was told that the Road...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-26-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,431
Posted By Ken Max
A Q of Insurance

I just got handed a bit of rot by Geico ! Having 4 cars insured with them I asked a quote to insure the Acorn I just purchased from Rich Law. The Quote was a bit over $ 100 bucks - to be added to my...
Forum: Classified Archives 11-24-2012, 09:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,620
Posted By Ken Max
Can you store until Spring @ reasonable deposit...

Can you store until Spring @ reasonable deposit ?
Ken
MD
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