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Forum: Classified Archives 03-20-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,751
Posted By joesuspense
Sold!

Sold!
Forum: Classified Archives 03-17-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,751
Posted By joesuspense
SOLD For Sale: 1972 Trail Mite - $8500

I'm sorry to say we need to part with our 1972 Trail Mite. New axle and tires 3 years ago along with electric brakes. New floor 4 years ago. 7-way hookup ready to go. Front bench turns into bunk....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-07-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,347
Posted By joesuspense
Hey, I also have a Trail Mite! Nice to see some...

Hey, I also have a Trail Mite! Nice to see some more owners around.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-29-2014, 11:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
Now that I have a new axle, brakes, rims and...

Now that I have a new axle, brakes, rims and tires, I've been focusing on the cosmetic stuff and getting the vent replaced.

Cabinets:

Routed the edges of the "plank" doors in the front and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-29-2014, 11:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By joesuspense
The camper is pretty much road-ready for the...

The camper is pretty much road-ready for the rally at Taidnapam now. I got the vent replaced and it's holding up great. Unfortunately, my TV needs a new engine and has been in the shop all weekend....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2014, 11:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,313
Posted By joesuspense
Enlarging the opening to 14" for a fan isn't an...

Enlarging the opening to 14" for a fan isn't an option in a Trail Mite. There is a channel/hump that goes down the center of the roof on the outside. In a Trail Mite, the cabinets are actually...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2014, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,313
Posted By joesuspense
I considered this, but the Trail Mite has a...

I considered this, but the Trail Mite has a channel that runs down the middle of the roof, so the vent is offset to the side. I think that enlarging it would cause problems due to the curve of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-22-2014, 10:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,313
Posted By joesuspense
Vent removed

I'm in the process of replacing my 9x9 ceiling vent on my Trail Mite. I removed the old vent and this is what I'm looking at. I had to use a heat gun and putty knife to remove the vent, and the vent...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-21-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By joesuspense
So, I managed to get the roof vent off by...

So, I managed to get the roof vent off by drilling out the rivets, then using a heat gun and putty knife to pry off the old vent. The old vent came off in pieces. This is what The top looks like now....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2014, 03:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,159
Posted By joesuspense
Hi Robert, I'm curious where the new side...

Hi Robert,

I'm curious where the new side windows came from. My Trail Mite's side windows are pretty nasty and I'd love to get them replaced, but I'm having a difficult time finding something that...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-14-2014, 03:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By joesuspense
Yeah, I've taken care of the important stuff to...

Yeah, I've taken care of the important stuff to make it safe and roadworthy first (brakes, axle, tires, rims). Most everything else is "nice to have"s.

Thanks for the tip on the quarters! I'll...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-13-2014, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By joesuspense
Countdown to maiden voyage...

My family and I will be taking the Trail Mite out for his maiden voyage to the Rally at Taidnapam Park in June!

As I expected, I've been running into more and more stuff that needs repair. So far,...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 05-13-2014, 02:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,443
Posted By joesuspense
I'll be bringing the new (to me) Trail Mite down...

I'll be bringing the new (to me) Trail Mite down for his maiden voyage! We reserved site 227.
Myke, Jackie and Jasper
06/06-06/08
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-05-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,336
Posted By joesuspense
The new one is horizontal. It's my understanding...

The new one is horizontal. It's my understanding that they now recommend a 24" hose between the tank and regulator for safety reasons. I've done some tests with it zip tied to the tank handle and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-01-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,336
Posted By joesuspense
Propane Regulator Mounting

I ordered a new propane regulator and hoses from Scamp since the old regulator was shot. The old one screwed directly into the tank. This new one has a hose that goes to the tank, then I bought the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-24-2014, 09:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By joesuspense
I'm not sure what the actual weight of the...

I'm not sure what the actual weight of the trailer is since I've never weighed it, but the previous owner said around 900lbs.

The rims and tires are all replaced. I've also got a new axle, brakes,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-22-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By joesuspense
The axle wasn't bent, but I was taking it into...

The axle wasn't bent, but I was taking it into the shop to replace the axle anyway.

I didn't check the date codes on the tires. They were passanger tires which may have been part of the problem....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-21-2014, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,292
Posted By joesuspense
Two flats in 1/2 hour!

The new axle+brakes came into the shop, so I was towing my '72 Trail Mite. Double-checked the tires and hitch before getting on the freeway. 1 mile later I noticed it tilting to one side. Pulled over...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-19-2014, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
It's a torsion axle. The Trail Mite has some...

It's a torsion axle. The Trail Mite has some weird half leaf springs on it currently and I'm not sure if they'll just yank those or try to work with them.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-19-2014, 12:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
Got the quote back. The axle will need to be...

Got the quote back. The axle will need to be replaced as I suspected. They're replacing with a Dexter #9 and we're going with a 22 degree angle. The cost of the axle and brakes was something around...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-17-2014, 12:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
So, I took the Mite into a local shop that a few...

So, I took the Mite into a local shop that a few folks here have used. Mann's Welding in Shoreline, WA. It's been up there a few days and he's having somebody come out to measure it for a new axle. I...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-07-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
Yeah, I'm going to try to get it jacked up and...

Yeah, I'm going to try to get it jacked up and pull the wheel off this weekend to get some better pics. The current pictures are confusing to me as well.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-05-2014, 03:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,159
Posted By joesuspense
Hi Robert, I just picked up a Trail Mite...

Hi Robert,

I just picked up a Trail Mite myself. Haven't had a chance to pull the wheel off to check on mine, but did that Trail Mite have any way to mount brakes on the frame? Thanks in advance!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-05-2014, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
I took a couple pictures of the frame. They're...

I took a couple pictures of the frame. They're the best I could do on my phone in the pouring rain without crawling under. Kinda blurry.
...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-04-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
Thanks everybody. I haven't had much time to get...

Thanks everybody. I haven't had much time to get into checking out the camper as we've had some serious freezing whether and torrential rain. I'll get some photos of the inside and underneath and...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-02-2014, 04:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
no axle?

Looking underneath, I don't think there actually is an axle on the Trail Mite. I didn't get a good look but it seems to be similar to this one:
...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-02-2014, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,176
Posted By joesuspense
...a new Trail Mite owner!

Hiya,

My name is Myke. We just picked up a 72 Trail Mite here in the Seattle area. I've only had it a few days and already love it. Any other Trail Mite owners out there?

The previous owner...
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