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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-08-2024, 09:45 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 17,057
Posted By Civilguy
Dave, I read you 5x5 on that monkey’s business. ...

Dave, I read you 5x5 on that monkey’s business.

Raised in the land of fruit and nuts after my father drove us across the country to work at Lockheed in 1960, (him, not the family !), I somehow...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 01-02-2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 763
Posted By Civilguy
It appears to be from the company that runs this...

It appears to be from the company that runs this forum and also sponsors the RV park review website

https://campgrounds.rvlife.com/

It's for an RV park south of Bandon at Gold Beach Oregon. ...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-17-2023, 09:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 989
Posted By Civilguy
The trailing edge has been long proven to be a...

The trailing edge has been long proven to be a leading cause of drag... :D
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-13-2023, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 989
Posted By Civilguy
Congratulations on the Alto, it's one of the...

Congratulations on the Alto, it's one of the units that captured my attention when were in the market years ago. I see one occasionally on the road and they remain intriguing as I'd prefer not to tow...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-06-2023, 11:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,366
Posted By Civilguy
Naturally, everyone's taste and comfort varies......

Naturally, everyone's taste and comfort varies...

We use a couple of inflatable mattresses around the house for guest beds and they are tolerably comfortable. However, they are bulky even when...
Forum: General Chat 08-18-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,318
Posted By Civilguy
We have run across these requirements on various...

We have run across these requirements on various RV park websites. We've even stayed in a couple of these hoity-toity parks when we couldn't find anything more affordable at our target destination....
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-27-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By Civilguy
That's one down! :thumb

That's one down! :thumb
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 10-27-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By Civilguy
Here's another one, from a county health...

Here's another one, from a county health department site this time!



https://covid-19.acgov.org/isolation-quarantine

Anyway, nice catch on spotting that "don't test" language! I guess I...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 10-27-2022, 08:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,542
Posted By Civilguy
Thank you Lynn. I ran a quick Google search and...

Thank you Lynn. I ran a quick Google search and confirmed the "don't test" quote, at least it's noted in a back-to-school article on the AMA site!


...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-27-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 680
Posted By Civilguy
Congratulations on the new-to-you trailer! ...

Congratulations on the new-to-you trailer!

Checking the tires and evaluating the torsion axles are two other items to check into.

The rubber inside the torsion axles degrades over the years...
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 10-27-2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By Civilguy
Walt, I have not seen anything new posted...

Walt,

I have not seen anything new posted for years. It's just been pretty much same-old, same-old. Maybe that's why they gave up on notifying us. ;)
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-27-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,877
Posted By Civilguy
Timken says 1/4 turn and they also say 0.005"....

Timken says 1/4 turn and they also say 0.005". But, they also say more than just those two things.

Personally, I'd consult their website to see what-all they have to say.
...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2022, 05:51 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 84,112
Posted By Civilguy
We came from backpacking and car-camping...

We came from backpacking and car-camping backgrounds. Our first trailer was a teardrop.

Once we had the teardrop, we started looking at larger trailers. I read the horror stories about the...
Forum: General Chat 09-07-2022, 05:31 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 84,112
Posted By Civilguy
Snoozy was designed by Alan Smoak. Alan created...

Snoozy was designed by Alan Smoak. Alan created Smoakin Concepts, a company to produce the Snoozy. As he retired, he turned it over to his kid who rapidly ran out of money.

jgilliam was not the...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,865
Posted By Civilguy
I miss Steve! RIP!

I miss Steve! RIP!
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-05-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,173
Posted By Civilguy
Two feet of counter top is not necessarily easy...

Two feet of counter top is not necessarily easy to find, whether in molded fiberglass or in conventional trailers. I think the industry figures that you'll use the dining table as counter space, if...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-10-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,027
Posted By Civilguy
Nice! You might want to post the measured...

Nice!

You might want to post the measured length if you have that information.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-25-2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,973
Posted By Civilguy
We spent 22 nights above 5,000 ft. on our recent...

We spent 22 nights above 5,000 ft. on our recent trip, including 10 nights above 5,500. We had no problems with the Dometic DM2663 three-way absorption fridge in our Escape 21.

That included...
Forum: General Chat 05-14-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,694
Posted By Civilguy
Mike, you were 100% correct. I should have taken...

Mike, you were 100% correct. I should have taken your counsel and done this years ago!
Forum: General Chat 05-14-2022, 08:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,694
Posted By Civilguy
The Jeep Grand Cherokee's manual calls for a WDH...

The Jeep Grand Cherokee's manual calls for a WDH when the trailer's weight is 5,000 lbs. Our Escape 21 tows at about 4,600 loaded for travel. For four years, I resisted the expense of a WDH, and most...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-06-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,549
Posted By Civilguy
It was clearly the change in latitude! ...

It was clearly the change in latitude!

Besides, I figure Raspy is about due for a new hat anyway. ;)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Apu3HRjSpu4
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-05-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 6,549
Posted By Civilguy
You gotta love those RM8551's!

You gotta love those RM8551's!
Forum: General Chat 04-29-2022, 01:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,163
Posted By Civilguy
It's interesting that someone had the trailer for...

It's interesting that someone had the trailer for so long that it was be picked up either by the Google street view cameras or by updated aerial photography.
Forum: General Chat 04-19-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,695
Posted By Civilguy
We have a loop planned through that area. If you...

We have a loop planned through that area. If you are considering taking a longer trip, there are a lot of possibilities. Some of the places we are targeting include:

World Mining Museum in Butte,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-18-2022, 09:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,973
Posted By Civilguy
I've never heard of using those on an RV fridge,...

I've never heard of using those on an RV fridge, but I remember the slatted vinyl "curtains" from the grocery store coolers. The stores seem to disfavor using them as they impede the flow of commerce...
Forum: General Chat 04-17-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,695
Posted By Civilguy
I remember a really broad variety of places that...

I remember a really broad variety of places that I saw in California as a kid. We lived in the Bay Area, so there was an awful lot to see within just a couple of hundred miles travel; San Francisco,...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2022, 10:50 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,973
Posted By Civilguy
Thanks, that sounds promising! The manual for our...

Thanks, that sounds promising! The manual for our Dometic DM2663 refrigerator says we might be better served by operating on shore power at 5,500 ft and above and we'll be at 8,900 for a few nights...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2022, 07:07 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,973
Posted By Civilguy
Yes, I’ve watched your and others evolution over...

Yes, I’ve watched your and others evolution over the past couple of years. Given the stratospheric increase in the popularity of RVing during much the same time period, I’ve realized how much we are...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,973
Posted By Civilguy
Yes, it only makes sense that the compressor...

Yes, it only makes sense that the compressor fridges would make units which could replace absorption units.



Before I read this, I used to idly wonder how the compressor fridge would work...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,973
Posted By Civilguy
Yes, we been known to do some things like that on...

Yes, we been known to do some things like that on occasion!

Fortunately we will be within reach of some sources of fresh food at the rocky mountain park we are headed to.

We are scheduled for...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-15-2022, 11:51 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,973
Posted By Civilguy
It strikes me as possibly significant that Escape...

It strikes me as possibly significant that Escape is not offering this as an option as they do on other trailers.

Do you have a handle on something that will readily fit the available space?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-15-2022, 11:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,973
Posted By Civilguy
Sometimes I just hate that we can't say these...

Sometimes I just hate that we can't say these things about absorption fridges, sometimes not even one out of three...

We are going to do some travel that will include a loop through some high...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-13-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,091
Posted By Civilguy
New seals are inexpensive insurance against...

New seals are inexpensive insurance against greasing up your brakes. Dexter seals don't require any supplemental pooky to hold them in place or seal them.

Here's a brief article about Casita...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-13-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,619
Posted By Civilguy
Kfaminsandiego has not logged in since three...

Kfaminsandiego has not logged in since three minutes after his first and only post over two years ago. So, it's anybody's guess if he will log in again.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 8,753
Posted By Civilguy
The difficulty I've faced with the idea of only...

The difficulty I've faced with the idea of only taking a single cylinder along "sometimes" is that the typical double-cylinder tray and hold-downs on the A-frame are designed to only secure two...
Forum: General Chat 03-26-2022, 07:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,896
Posted By Civilguy
You might try to contact the relevant departments...

You might try to contact the relevant departments who manage natural resources, mineral and mining claims, that sort of thing. As an example, in Washington State here we have a department of natural...
Forum: General Chat 03-26-2022, 07:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,577
Posted By Civilguy
Congratulations on your find! I'd say they...

Congratulations on your find!

I'd say they might have been antenna mounts; they are much sturdier than the thin metal bumper is.

They look like they would be a good thing to remove as they...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 03-18-2022, 09:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 476
Posted By Civilguy
Gold Stars 11568302 12W LED Replacement Bulb 1141 / 1003 / 1156 Base 120 LUMS 12V or

Gold Stars 11568302 12W LED Replacement Bulb 1141 / 1003 / 1156 Base 120 LUMS 12V or 24V Natural White



I purchased these for our Casita, but thought they were too dim and too blue.

21...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-14-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,024
Posted By Civilguy
You guys remind me of this old number from Dan...

You guys remind me of this old number from Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks, "How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away"!!! :loltu:loltu:loltu



But, Travellers John, hang around, like they say....
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 03-14-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 898
Posted By Civilguy
Naw, it was particularly awesome when you issued...

Naw, it was particularly awesome when you issued the "correction" two minutes after the first post and it was even more completely munged up than the first post. Now it's part of the eternal archives...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-14-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,989
Posted By Civilguy
Wow, there is a website dedicated to...

Wow, there is a website dedicated to troubleshooting AutoPark!

https://www.rvautopark.com/

And more on the RV.Net forum, natch.
...
Forum: General Chat 03-13-2022, 11:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,642
Posted By Civilguy
We tend to be planners. I had long dreamed of...

We tend to be planners. I had long dreamed of putting on my flannel shirt and crewcut and heading out with the family Buick station wagon and a box of flapjack mix to look for America, but the 50's...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-13-2022, 10:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,989
Posted By Civilguy
Hi Mark. The forum here is focused on molded...

Hi Mark. The forum here is focused on molded fiberglass trailers, so a lot of us probably won't be able to offer any experience with your situation. But, there are a few members here who have owned a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-11-2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,615
Posted By Civilguy
Casita used to publish the dry tongue weight on a...

Casita used to publish the dry tongue weight on a 17 deluxe as 365 lbs. though I can't find that on their website today. A published dry tongue weight is much different from a rated tongue weight...
Forum: Referrals: Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-08-2022, 05:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,088
Posted By Civilguy
2017 Bigfoot Travel Trailer, mold made fiberglass, 21 ft - $48,000 (Tillamook)

It's not mine, nor do I know a thing about it, I just ran across it on Craigslist this afternoon.

Tillamook is on the Oregon coast about 90 minutes west of Portland.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-08-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,027
Posted By Civilguy
With a little care, neoprene gaskets can be...

With a little care, neoprene gaskets can be joined with contact cement.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-08-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,052
Posted By Civilguy
Always best to start at the beginning, eh? ...

Always best to start at the beginning, eh?

I had started to post on the 5th about checking the source receptacle first and then saw that Kenneth had it covered. :thumb:

Now that you've got it...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-08-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,085
Posted By Civilguy
The A-frame trailers are a category that seem to...

The A-frame trailers are a category that seem to work well for some folks. There are several brands out there, and they come in various sizes.

For us, though, I find the molded fiberglass shell...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,085
Posted By Civilguy
Thanks for mentioning this. They are pretty cool....

Thanks for mentioning this. They are pretty cool. I've eyeballed them over the years, and we even had one set up and teardown next to us on a trip to the ocean a year or two back.

While they're...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-06-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 615
Posted By Civilguy
Welcome to the forum! If you could post a...

Welcome to the forum!

If you could post a picture and some dimensions of an existing grate, that would be helpful.

Here's a link to how to post pictures on the forum.
...
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