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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-21-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,730
Posted By padlin00
I get the ones rated for drywall dust, they are...

I get the ones rated for drywall dust, they are yellow vs white, at least for my ShopVac.
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 12-17-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,902
Posted By padlin00
Fulltiming, especially with 4 people, causes a...

Fulltiming, especially with 4 people, causes a lot of wear and tear on an RV. I've read to look for the best quality unit you can afford. If it were me I'd look for a Bigfoot.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 12-13-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,649
Posted By padlin00
I have a 2000, with solar I no longer take it...

I have a 2000, with solar I no longer take it along with the trailer but do use it at home. I can run the furnace and either the fridge or freezer and lamp. so it's okay for home use, ideal would be...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-13-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,779
Posted By padlin00
I've had both, the Max with the integrated cover...

I've had both, the Max with the integrated cover is sleek, the FF was quieter and used less power. I had the FF 10 years ago so things may have changed. I liked the FF better.
Forum: General Chat 11-27-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 6,818
Posted By padlin00
I have to disagree on this, on some tools at...

I have to disagree on this, on some tools at least. I have both Craftsman and Snap-on tubing wrenches. The Craftsmans will slip where the Snap-on's will not and the Craftsmans are at least 10 years...
Forum: General Chat 11-27-2017, 07:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,812
Posted By padlin00
I don't understand the open window thing. If...

I don't understand the open window thing.

If I close up the trailer, run the electric dehumidifier till it stops collecting anything, the air is dry, and it seems to stay dry. If I leave the...
Forum: General Chat 11-27-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,580
Posted By padlin00
To the OP's question. We live in the...

To the OP's question.

We live in the country, a small neighborhood.

We've gone away for the winter for the last couple years and leave in Jan this year till Apr. We have the oil tanks...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-29-2017, 03:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,134
Posted By padlin00
Hi Ray You may not be on the forum you think,...

Hi Ray
You may not be on the forum you think, this one is for folks with molded fiberglass trailers, like Scamps, but you are welcome here. There is a Heartland Owners forum at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-24-2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,062
Posted By padlin00
They make a no residue duct and duck tape.

They make a no residue duct and duck tape.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,449
Posted By padlin00
Yankee ingenuity, nice job.

Yankee ingenuity, nice job.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-22-2017, 05:26 AM
Replies: 145
Views: 11,641
Posted By padlin00
I have the 5.0TA and pull it with an 2012 F150...

I have the 5.0TA and pull it with an 2012 F150 XLT 4x4 3.5 Ecoboost with max tow, max payload, and an 8' bed. Had a GMC 1500 before the Ford.

The 3.5 has more then enough power, and I do mean more...
Forum: General Chat 09-19-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,461
Posted By padlin00
RMNP was a good place for the Elk.

RMNP was a good place for the Elk.
Forum: General Chat 09-19-2017, 07:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 16,814
Posted By padlin00
Lack of a dry bath was one of the stumbling...

Lack of a dry bath was one of the stumbling points for us going molded FG, same for going to a truck camper. Our last trailer, a 16' Starcraft hybrid, had a dry, it was much nicer to use then the one...
Forum: General Chat 09-18-2017, 07:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,461
Posted By padlin00
Denver is a 1000 miles closer to you then...

Denver is a 1000 miles closer to you then Vermont. The bright yellows of the Aspens are worth seeing.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-17-2017, 06:38 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,238
Posted By padlin00
See what you started Betsy? FWIW, From the...

See what you started Betsy?

FWIW, From the Honda 2000 manual.

"The fuel tank cap is provided with a vent lever to seal the fuel tank."

The few times I brought along the generator and kept it...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 09-17-2017, 04:08 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,083
Posted By padlin00
Did I miss something about you wanting to full...

Did I miss something about you wanting to full time?

Sounds to me like you found out you need a bigger trailer for the amount of time you want to spend in it. Going to cost you to find out...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-16-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,238
Posted By padlin00
Depending on the air conditioner you may get away...

Depending on the air conditioner you may get away with a single 2000. At times we carried ours just inside the door of the trailer. Pulled it out and locked it to the bumper when we setup. You also...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-16-2017, 05:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,362
Posted By padlin00
Reads like repackaged Aerospace 303.

Reads like repackaged Aerospace 303.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2017, 05:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,995
Posted By padlin00
Ninklink, I've always had good luck with...

Ninklink, I've always had good luck with Interstates. Other top brands are Trojan, and Lifeline but they are harder to find. A Pair of 6 volt batteries hold more then a pair of 12 volt, but cost...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-15-2017, 05:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,362
Posted By padlin00
Currently use Star Brite Polish, have used...

Currently use Star Brite Polish, have used Meguires #50 cleaner/wax and one of their straight wax products in the past with good results too.

The Star Brite requires a separate cleaner first for...
Forum: General Chat 09-14-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,461
Posted By padlin00
Here in Western MA it's just stating, right...

Here in Western MA it's just stating, right around Columbus day is peak +/-. As mentioned, many public CG's close after Labor day, almost all of what's left close right after Columbus Day. You'll...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-05-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,276
Posted By padlin00
I had what sounds like the same spotting all over...

I had what sounds like the same spotting all over my windows, thought it might be from cleaning a lot of stains the trailer got on it with Simple Green. A few weeks back I took a paste of Comet to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-04-2017, 07:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,439
Posted By padlin00
Can't say I worry about drying the hose, I do...

Can't say I worry about drying the hose, I do however sterilize it once or twice a year like the fresh water in the trailer.
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,682
Posted By padlin00
I like the use of a tire in the slo-mo video,...

I like the use of a tire in the slo-mo video, might have to try that part of it.
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2017, 06:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,629
Posted By padlin00
Excellent choice. I had looked at them but they...

Excellent choice. I had looked at them but they were out of my price range.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-09-2017, 06:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,562
Posted By padlin00
I see real small campers at tent only spots on...

I see real small campers at tent only spots on occasion, I'd ask at check in and not just camp on one and hope for the best.
Forum: General Chat 08-09-2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,682
Posted By padlin00
As others have mentioned, the biggest challenge...

As others have mentioned, the biggest challenge around here is you can not bring your own wood. At state campgrounds you have to buy theirs, which is almost always wet. You can't even get a clean...
Forum: General Chat 08-05-2017, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,418
Posted By padlin00
Just ran a check for my area code using Sani...

Just ran a check for my area code using Sani Dumps, it is missing roughly half of what is available.

What I've used, some of the big megga trucker gas stations have water and dump stations, some...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2017, 03:41 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,015
Posted By padlin00
If a radio has bluetooth, is it both input and...

If a radio has bluetooth, is it both input and output? My trucks BT doesn't seem to be able to receive music from my phone, can one of these radios?
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,015
Posted By padlin00
The Midwest gets tornadoes The southeast and...

The Midwest gets tornadoes
The southeast and east coast to some extent gets tornadoes and hurricanes.
The southwest is flash floods.
What kind of storms does the and west west coast get that a...
Forum: General Chat 08-04-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 6,015
Posted By padlin00
Says it has a pigtail fm/wx antenna, any idea...

Says it has a pigtail fm/wx antenna, any idea what that is?
Forum: General Chat 08-03-2017, 05:07 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,274
Posted By padlin00
As soon as I read the section "Night time is...

As soon as I read the section "Night time is supposed to be dark", I knew this was article was just a pipe dream.
Forum: General Chat 07-31-2017, 03:23 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,898
Posted By padlin00
We had no trouble getting into MI state parks on...

We had no trouble getting into MI state parks on the lake when gas was almost $5, guess we could hope for that again. Making reservations is cheaper.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2017, 06:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,099
Posted By padlin00
Ya, but it's a pretty mild case of thread drift.

Ya, but it's a pretty mild case of thread drift.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-30-2017, 04:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,099
Posted By padlin00
I used the EZ system the 1st time I repacked, if...

I used the EZ system the 1st time I repacked, if that's the term, on my last trailer. Other then using a tube+ of grease it seemed to work ok. I did have a little grease leaking out from one of the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-29-2017, 03:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,259
Posted By padlin00
The real queen size bed along with enough...

The real queen size bed along with enough headroom is the reason I went with the Escape 5.0TA.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-28-2017, 03:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,099
Posted By padlin00
The mechanic I use just hand packs the bearings,...

The mechanic I use just hand packs the bearings, doesn't bother with the EZ lube function. Just had them done a week ago, 20K on the bearings since the last repack 2 years ago, no issues.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-25-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,326
Posted By padlin00
They sell a battery terminal sealer to prevent...

They sell a battery terminal sealer to prevent this, might be worth picking up a can and spraying the terminals and posts before putting it back together, I haven't had much luck with petroleum...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,504
Posted By padlin00
Southwick, about an hour E of Pittsfield. 10...

Southwick, about an hour E of Pittsfield. 10 minutes or so S from exit 3 on the MA Pike.
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2017, 06:55 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,504
Posted By padlin00
Bob, do you want another? I'll give it to you if...

Bob, do you want another? I'll give it to you if you want to drive to MA to get it.
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,504
Posted By padlin00
Couple things others have dissed. I have a Flush...

Couple things others have dissed. I have a Flush King, similiar as Roberts Flush Pro that he doesn't like, back flushes the tanks fine as far as I can tell.

The Anderson levelers work fine by...
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 32,975
Posted By padlin00
Buying high end of any product does not preclude...

Buying high end of any product does not preclude one of having problems with it.
Forum: General Chat 07-20-2017, 05:10 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 32,975
Posted By padlin00
When a conventional trailer that cost $18k looses...

When a conventional trailer that cost $18k looses $3k a year it looks bad, when an Airstream that cost $70k looses $3k it doesn't look so bad. I gues it depends on if you look at % loss or $ loss.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-17-2017, 05:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,315
Posted By padlin00
I just had a set of Goodyear Endurance installed...

I just had a set of Goodyear Endurance installed by a local tire shop, paid $129 ea. TireRack has them for $109 ea, DiscountTiresDirect shows $110. So it was $20 each to buy local.

I went with...
Forum: General Chat 07-17-2017, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,702
Posted By padlin00
It's a lot more sturdy then the stock 2 leg...

It's a lot more sturdy then the stock 2 leg table, which is the main reason folks go with it. Keep in mind it is not removable like the 2 leg, and for some reason the top is a bit tilted.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 07-17-2017, 04:45 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,109
Posted By padlin00
What's the make and model of the solar controller?

What's the make and model of the solar controller?
Forum: General Chat 07-16-2017, 04:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,576
Posted By padlin00
Now that's one cool looking egg Don. First thing...

Now that's one cool looking egg Don. First thing that popped in my head was The Jetsons.
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 07-15-2017, 02:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,114
Posted By padlin00
This gave me the idea to replace the bare cast...

This gave me the idea to replace the bare cast iron fry pans I use at home on the grill for fish and such as even with seasoning things stick but ran into this on the Lodge Caring For Your Cookware...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2017, 04:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,335
Posted By padlin00
What Jon says. Mine is leaf spring, hard to get...

What Jon says. Mine is leaf spring, hard to get to the frame with the undercarriage insulation. They jack where the axle to spring brackets are at the tire shop. The owner tells me they use that...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-14-2017, 04:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,408
Posted By padlin00
I had similar this past winter. Aired up the...

I had similar this past winter. Aired up the tires the day before heading south in December, also had the tire guy I use take a look at them in the fall, they had about 25k on them and were deemed...
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