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Classified Archives
09-07-2020, 02:49 PM
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For Sale:
1985 Burro Wide Body 17 foot
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2,616
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kcburro
Just sold it.
Just sold it.
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Classified Archives
09-07-2020, 11:36 AM
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For Sale:
1985 Burro Wide Body 17 foot
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2,616
Posted By
kcburro
1985 Burro Wide Body 17 foot
1985 Burro Camper Wide Body 17 foot with title 3,000
This rare and larger version of the very popular 13 foot Burro is something of a project. I have had it for eight years and camped init...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-18-2018, 02:31 PM
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6
1982 Burro Restoration
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1,300
Posted By
kcburro
I never heard of the trim-lock with the...
I never heard of the trim-lock with the (flexible) seal attached.
My Burro door is edged in the same type of "hard" trimlock that is used on the vertical seam of the egg--no flexible rubber...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
10-13-2016, 10:58 PM
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wheel bearings maintenance
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8,138
Posted By
kcburro
I am usually a very light user. About 200 miles...
I am usually a very light user. About 200 miles monthly, not in winter. New axle, upped tires to 14" in late 2014. Just finished first long trip, 1400 to Black Hills. Maybe it's time for a repack?...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
05-24-2016, 09:15 PM
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Battery question? Grp 24 or 27 in which fiberglass project
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4,135
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kcburro
Battery question? Grp 24 or 27 in which fiberglass project
My boat and my sailboat are kind of projects. I had a Group 24 Deep Cycle battery in my camper, but it hasn't charged as well as it used to. It is at least 3 years old. I had it tested and it seems...
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
12-01-2015, 03:51 PM
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Running Romex 14/3 with red wire as 12+
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6,117
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kcburro
B Sent from my SM-G386T using Fiberglass RV...
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Sent from my SM-G386T using Fiberglass RV mobile app
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
09-25-2015, 09:53 PM
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I cannot connect to Facebook Uhaul Group
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1,914
Posted By
kcburro
I also havent gotten on the group. My reqiest to...
I also havent gotten on the group. My reqiest to joinI has been in pending status for more than a couple of weeks.
Sent from my SM-G386T using Fiberglass RV mobile app
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Camping, Campout Reports
07-27-2014, 08:04 PM
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Trip Planning Assistance: Rainier, Cascade & Glacier NPs
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1,061
Posted By
kcburro
Be sure to check the NP website foe when various...
Be sure to check the NP website foe when various locales and visitor centers are closed for the season. For example, at Rainier,the Paradise Visitor center and the lodge AND the road were closed,...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
01-29-2013, 03:36 PM
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57
86' Burro 17 axle
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10,165
Posted By
kcburro
Confirmation at last. I also have the older 17...
Confirmation at last. I also have the older 17 ft burro, 1985. My axle tag is illegible, but I had a trailer technician who packed my wheel bearings and repaired my electric breaks and told me that...
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Hi, I am....
01-27-2013, 04:14 PM
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New burro owner from NJ :)
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2,718
Posted By
kcburro
There are indeed Iowa Wide Bodies, the older ones...
There are indeed Iowa Wide Bodies, the older ones are. Mine is, an '85, 17 WB and it has the curved door, not in too bad of shape. Somebody caught it before it got bad and did something to it. It...
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General Chat
12-03-2012, 04:37 PM
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18
Original travel trailer
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2,263
Posted By
kcburro
What do you know, the original Burro was a tow...
What do you know, the original Burro was a tow vehicle.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
12-01-2012, 10:59 AM
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Bigger axle needed?
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2,905
Posted By
kcburro
I found the axle plate on the front end of the...
I found the axle plate on the front end of the axle near the wheel opposite of the curb side. Can't read it though, either while under there or in picture.
I used a scrubby to clean it off....
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-18-2012, 06:56 PM
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Bigger axle needed?
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2,905
Posted By
kcburro
Thanks for the feed back. I hadn't thought...
Thanks for the feed back.
I hadn't thought about the weight of the whole axle assembly and wheels being part of the total--so that would be a considerable margin. So I am probably at or under...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
10-07-2012, 12:04 PM
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17 ft burro axle
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1,713
Posted By
kcburro
Lucky, yes. I paid almost 3x that for mine, same...
Lucky, yes. I paid almost 3x that for mine, same year and size.
And my axle is simply underrated--at 1500 while it has 1700 on it almost empty. So I will probably replace that next spring.
...
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General Chat
10-04-2012, 09:08 PM
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3
how many brains does it take to open the lamp . . .
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1,136
Posted By
kcburro
It seemed really rigid, but that must be it. I'll...
It seemed really rigid, but that must be it. I'll try that when I go back there on Saturday.
Forum:
General Chat
10-04-2012, 06:47 PM
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how many brains does it take to open the lamp . . .
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1,136
Posted By
kcburro
how many brains does it take to open the lamp . . .
To then change the light bulb? My one brain is insufficient. Any on know how to get this lens off?
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-20-2012, 09:56 PM
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Electric brakes - standard on a 17' Burro?
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4,125
Posted By
kcburro
My 17' WB Burro has electric brakes. It is an '85...
My 17' WB Burro has electric brakes. It is an '85 and it seems unlikely to be an add-on since it has the 13" wheels (I think) and the torsion axle is rated so low (1500 pds.) per a technician. It...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-07-2012, 09:48 PM
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15
Bigger axle needed?
Views:
2,905
Posted By
kcburro
I have an '85 which I understand to be an Iowa...
I have an '85 which I understand to be an Iowa model. I don't know what Burro rated it for, only what a tech told me about the axle on it.
And my weight is over that, before I add any thing. ...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-07-2012, 06:59 PM
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15
Bigger axle needed?
Views:
2,905
Posted By
kcburro
Bigger axle needed?
Moderator's note: this topic was split from the real world trailer weights thread (https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f51/trailer-weights-in-the-real-world-43010.html) (in General Chat). Alas, the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
09-03-2012, 09:10 PM
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2
Status of the Missouri Burro and a Question
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1,536
Posted By
kcburro
Status of the Missouri Burro and a Question
First tow: It towed easily when we took it home, with no sway and only a little bronco bounce when we hit bumpy pavement. However, getting started was a little more interesting.
One, my regular...
Forum:
General Chat
08-22-2012, 06:47 PM
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10
Burro trailers
Views:
2,456
Posted By
kcburro
Yes. They are molded in. i have them on my '85...
Yes. They are molded in. i have them on my '85 17' wide body. I just think they are a fun feature. a fiberglass mold? Could be done.
Forum:
Hi, I am....
08-05-2012, 09:00 PM
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9
kcburro: I bought the "MO 17' Widebody Burro"
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1,885
Posted By
kcburro
I'll do that intro soon. No pics yet. The...
I'll do that intro soon. No pics yet.
The unobtanium, well, I'm still looking for it :).
Forum:
Hi, I am....
08-03-2012, 09:34 PM
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kcburro: I bought the "MO 17' Widebody Burro"
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1,885
Posted By
kcburro
And the MO wide body burro 17 stays in MO. I...
And the MO wide body burro 17 stays in MO. I picked this up from Joplin last week.
Found no unobtanium on it, but still have the geiger counter going, just in case.
Seems in good shape. ...
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