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Borrego Dave
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General Chat
07-23-2019, 04:10 AM
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to do with wiring in a Muff Fan inside a refrigerator.
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2,125
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Borrego Dave
Peter, your door gasket may be worn a bit and...
Peter, your door gasket may be worn a bit and letting in the outside air causing your problem. Your door may be out of adjustment also.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-21-2019, 11:16 PM
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Snoozy brakes non-functional
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1,996
Posted By
Borrego Dave
It's been quite a while since I had surge brakes...
It's been quite a while since I had surge brakes but two things come to mind. It's the rear movement of the coupler that determines how much hydraulic /pressure fluid is applied to the shoes. Have...
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General Chat
07-20-2019, 03:42 AM
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Why do people use air "fresheners" in their tiny travel trailers??!!
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Borrego Dave
Well Adam, I was well versed with 30 years of...
Well Adam, I was well versed with 30 years of dealing with OSHA's regs and I wasn't comparing GWS with eggs, gee really? Only that there are many open debates as to the harmfulness to many things...
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General Chat
07-20-2019, 01:01 AM
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Why do people use air "fresheners" in their tiny travel trailers??!!
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Posted By
Borrego Dave
I didn't offer to prove anything, just stated the...
I didn't offer to prove anything, just stated the obvious that everyone knows. The results of polls are only as good as how and what questions are ask or the testing information put in to get...
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General Chat
07-20-2019, 12:02 AM
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Parkliner Web Site
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3,702
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Borrego Dave
Bill, no matter what the law may require, having...
Bill, no matter what the law may require, having the extra lights up high can only be considered a plus for vehicles coming up behind you at night, been there, done that. YMMV
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-19-2019, 11:50 PM
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Any ideas on how to replace broken roof vent
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Posted By
Borrego Dave
Welcome to the forum Frank. Have to agree with...
Welcome to the forum Frank. Have to agree with John, make it easier on yourself and put a 14" vent in, that size will always be available for replacement parts in the future.
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General Chat
07-19-2019, 11:45 PM
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Why do people use air "fresheners" in their tiny travel trailers??!!
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6,664
Posted By
Borrego Dave
+ 100% on your comment. You can always find...
+ 100% on your comment. You can always find statistics to "prove" any point being made.
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Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
07-19-2019, 11:31 PM
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Air conditioning
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1,017
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Borrego Dave
The roof opening will be the same size so it will...
The roof opening will be the same size so it will fit. Have to ask though why you think you need a 15K for such a small space to cool. My single 13.5K did just fine in a much larger class A than...
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General Chat
07-17-2019, 08:50 PM
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Why do people use air "fresheners" in their tiny travel trailers??!!
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Posted By
Borrego Dave
Adam, some people hang fresheners just because...
Adam, some people hang fresheners just because they like the smell, nothing more than that.
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General Chat
07-17-2019, 12:22 AM
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How to hang pictures and other decor on the carpeted walls of a Casita?
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15,622
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Borrego Dave
Lisle, I don't have anything on the walls BUT I...
Lisle, I don't have anything on the walls BUT I can tell you of the strength of the Casita's carpet being glued to the walls. I pulled the rear bench to install a deck plate on the fresh tank and...
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Hi, I am....
07-17-2019, 12:01 AM
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New and exploring fiberglass option
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Borrego Dave
Deb, you two need to attend a rally so you can...
Deb, you two need to attend a rally so you can see first hand the different trailers and layouts, they all look good on paper.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-16-2019, 11:24 PM
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Backing into the garage
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Borrego Dave
[QUOTE If push came to shove, I would mount a...
[QUOTE If push came to shove, I would mount a hook on the concrete floor and use a come-a-long winch or block and tackle to pull it back in.[/QUOTE]
There you go Carter, this is probably the...
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Hi, I am....
07-15-2019, 03:25 AM
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Hello from VA
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Posted By
Borrego Dave
Welcome to the forum Melanie. What are you...
Welcome to the forum Melanie. What are you planning on using for a tug?
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-14-2019, 07:31 AM
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Making My Scamp Shiny Again
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12,403
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Welcome to the forum Jane, that's a good real...
Welcome to the forum Jane, that's a good real world hands on review you wrote.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-14-2019, 03:56 AM
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Wax peeling off my Burro
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2,900
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Borrego Dave
Well Ron, I've never seen a clearcoat peal like...
Well Ron, I've never seen a clearcoat peal like that. I doesn't look like the Zep does when mine starts to flake. Looks like what ever it is was applied real heavy, it's more like paint peals. Let...
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General Chat
07-13-2019, 10:31 PM
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Uncarpeted Brands of these little Eggs?
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Borrego Dave
Well, this may be the time to let you know that...
Well, this may be the time to let you know that owning a FG egg and finding the right one also includes the wait time. It's a very small niche market and looking for a year or more isn't out of the...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
07-13-2019, 04:13 PM
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Making My Scamp Shiny Again
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12,403
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Ken, stripping it is a piece of cake but use the...
Ken, stripping it is a piece of cake but use the stripper full strength. I can strip it and do 5 coats of wax on my SD 17 in 4 hours. Mine needs it too but it's 115* outside :eek:.
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Hi, I am....
07-12-2019, 07:19 AM
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Hello from FL
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699
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Welcome to the forum, there's a lot of info from...
Welcome to the forum, there's a lot of info from members here if you need it in your search, just ask.
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Hi, I am....
07-11-2019, 06:11 AM
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New member, with a question
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1,889
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Welcome to the forum Carter, you'll get some...
Welcome to the forum Carter, you'll get some answers soon but it would be better if you would post some pictures of your trailer for a better ID on the make.
Forum:
Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-11-2019, 05:20 AM
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Good tow vehicle for 2500 lb empty weight camper
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9,991
Posted By
Borrego Dave
John, the 4.0L was rated at 207. I don't know...
John, the 4.0L was rated at 207. I don't know what the 3.0 has but I wouldn't even try to pull a 17' Casita with it. The Frontier 4.0 is rated at 261 hp but it's said to be a bit thirstier. ...
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General Chat
07-11-2019, 02:51 AM
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Microwave vs Hot water
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3,432
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Like I said, the few times I've had hookups,...
Like I said, the few times I've had hookups, maybe 24 in over thirty years. Using electric doesn't even come to mind and the few minutes of LP use doesn't make any difference to my overall usage. ...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
07-10-2019, 11:16 PM
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Good tow vehicle for 2500 lb empty weight camper
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9,991
Posted By
Borrego Dave
John, I've been towing an SD 17 also with my '02...
John, I've been towing an SD 17 also with my '02 Ranger 4D XLT 4.0L and it worked perfectly. I did add air bags as these trucks are known to squat a bit with a load. My HW with the SD was #360 lbs...
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General Chat
07-10-2019, 07:08 AM
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16
Microwave vs Hot water
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3,432
Posted By
Borrego Dave
MMM, even the few times I've had a power hookup,...
MMM, even the few times I've had a power hookup, I've always used LP for the water heater even though it has an electric mode. It only takes around 10 minutes to heat a full tank and the water is...
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General Chat
07-09-2019, 10:46 PM
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16
Microwave vs Hot water
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3,432
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Dang Mac, you beat me to it :). I had a clock in...
Dang Mac, you beat me to it :). I had a clock in a motorhome that had 12-1-2-3-4 then said who cares. Worked for me as I'm on light thirty/dark thirty time when camping anywhere :).
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
07-07-2019, 07:27 PM
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25
Surge brakes or electric brakes?
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5,567
Posted By
Borrego Dave
I had hydraulic surge brakes on my car trailer...
I had hydraulic surge brakes on my car trailer that I towed for years behind the class A to the desert. Total weight of the buggy and trailer was 3500#. The road to the desert floor dropped 3500'...
Forum:
General Chat
07-05-2019, 05:41 AM
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76
Favorite part of your camper?
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5,553
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Guess I'll throw my hat in the ring here. I like...
Guess I'll throw my hat in the ring here. I like the whole dang thing. I could use a bush, take a GI bath and sleep on a rock but why? No single thing stands out more than another...YMMV :rolleyes:
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-05-2019, 12:19 AM
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20
Cracked AC Shroud
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7,608
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Not to hijack the tread but about glue...on a...
Not to hijack the tread but about glue...on a class A I had, the rear plastic panel that had the tail lights in it cracked. I pulled it, cut some PVC pipe to re enforce the ribs and used PVC glue on...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
07-04-2019, 02:36 AM
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10
Bulge in sidewall of camper
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4,147
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Good video KC, pretty easy to see the light spots.
Good video KC, pretty easy to see the light spots.
Forum:
Camping, Campout Reports
07-02-2019, 06:46 AM
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18
Planning trip from Navarre, FL to new Mexico and Arizona in the fall.
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1,996
Posted By
Borrego Dave
JD, your timeframe to the southwest should be...
JD, your timeframe to the southwest should be fine for not needing AC although the roof fan may come into play. October here in my desert is the start of the tourist/snowbird season as it's getting...
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-29-2019, 11:49 AM
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20
New axle for my 13ScampDeluxe.
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3,158
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Good write up Floyd.
Good write up Floyd.
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-29-2019, 10:11 AM
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20
New axle for my 13ScampDeluxe.
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3,158
Posted By
Borrego Dave
How'd the new chariot work out compared to the...
How'd the new chariot work out compared to the old Ranger?
Forum:
Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-27-2019, 03:47 PM
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18
Lil Snoozy/decals
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3,327
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Diane, you have a beautiful blank slate for some...
Diane, you have a beautiful blank slate for some original graphics or striping now.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-26-2019, 06:14 PM
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2
fiberglass supplies
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829
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Might try a local boat repair shop for info for...
Might try a local boat repair shop for info for suppliers.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-26-2019, 12:23 AM
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28
Going to replace or fix my frame. Take the body off?
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8,136
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Looking good Bryan, nice job :).
Looking good Bryan, nice job :).
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-24-2019, 05:17 PM
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How to determine optimum height of hitch?
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6,081
Posted By
Borrego Dave
There isn't one set answer for the addition/use...
There isn't one set answer for the addition/use of hitching items. Way too many variables with the many possible tug/trailer combinations. Use what makes you comfortable and go.
Forum:
General Chat
06-23-2019, 03:34 PM
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59
What's the difference between 16' and 17' Casita's
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13,400
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Steve, one other big difference between the 16 &...
Steve, one other big difference between the 16 & 17s is all the 17s have the flat door.
Forum:
Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators
06-23-2019, 03:23 PM
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10
Glowing Results - 70's Trillium Taillight Improvement
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2,776
Posted By
Borrego Dave
John, you say they're still not bright enough. ...
John, you say they're still not bright enough. Just an idea, but it looks like you've got plenty of room to install a sealed LED strip(s) in place of the 1157s. Should be a lot brighter too.
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-22-2019, 02:17 AM
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13
Bigfoot gas fridge exhaust smell?
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3,359
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Tom, just guessing here but as it works on AC and...
Tom, just guessing here but as it works on AC and has worked for years on LP I think you need to do a good cleaning of the LP system behind the refer. A bit of dirt or spider webbing in the tip. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-21-2019, 03:33 AM
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Unhooked
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4,972
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Most of the big trailers I pulled at work had the...
Most of the big trailers I pulled at work had the pintle, I never noticed any difference with the tow/noise over a ball connector. There may have been a bit of slop as I started off but with...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-19-2019, 05:30 PM
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920
Check this out NOT Poliglow...Time will tell..
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502,191
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Good catch Mike, I missed that.
Good catch Mike, I missed that.
Forum:
General Chat
06-19-2019, 04:20 PM
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71
Floyd's New Ranger
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7,761
Posted By
Borrego Dave
I'm guessing you're pointing to the brake...
I'm guessing you're pointing to the brake controller. What make is it, it's a lot smaller than my P2. Wasn't a lot of mounting locations in my Ranger. The P2 controller was the only thing I was...
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NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade
06-19-2019, 05:11 AM
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3
For Sale:
1996 Scamp 16 Option 4
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1,335
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Gordon, might help if you added interior pictures...
Gordon, might help if you added interior pictures also in your ad, good luck in your sale.
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-19-2019, 03:55 AM
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14
Self supporting awnings
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6,550
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Is there still time to have it deleted or changed...
Is there still time to have it deleted or changed to a manual one?
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-19-2019, 02:19 AM
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Check this out NOT Poliglow...Time will tell..
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502,191
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Borrego Dave
Colleen, pull up my post for using Zep. It takes...
Colleen, pull up my post for using Zep. It takes me 4 hours to strip and put 5 coats of wax on my SD 17. You may be using the wrong sponge for the removal ?????
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
06-19-2019, 02:04 AM
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14
Self supporting awnings
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6,550
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Besides the non tilt feature you may want to look...
Besides the non tilt feature you may want to look into the problems you may have trying to get it retracted for an electrical/gear issue. A number of friends have them and a few have had issues. ...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-18-2019, 02:29 AM
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10
The Shadow Awning Replacement Poles
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1,607
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Yes a picture would be good, but I wonder if the...
Yes a picture would be good, but I wonder if the awning's OK if you couldn't use extension paint poles for replacement legs.
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
06-18-2019, 02:25 AM
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Casita jack slippage fix?
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2,578
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Mine tend to slip a bit at times but it may just...
Mine tend to slip a bit at times but it may just be their down on softer ground. Really hasn't been a problem as when I notice it, I just give them a little snugging up and all is good.
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Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
06-13-2019, 02:31 AM
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36
Things to take and things to leave
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6,580
Posted By
Borrego Dave
OK John, I've just got to ask....were any of...
OK John, I've just got to ask....were any of those bags used or did they just take a trip ;).
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
06-13-2019, 01:20 AM
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1973 1300 Trillium
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874
Posted By
Borrego Dave
Welcome to the forum Terry, about your...
Welcome to the forum Terry, about your lock...they're expensive to replace or fix. Might be better off to do a mod and replace it with a more common lockset. Others will be along with more info for...
Forum:
Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer
06-12-2019, 11:02 PM
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36
Things to take and things to leave
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6,580
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Borrego Dave
+ 10 on Carl's comments.
+ 10 on Carl's comments.
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