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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-01-2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,656
Posted By Carl Brooks
What a beautiful baby. :-) I like the new fan...

What a beautiful baby. :-)
I like the new fan also.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2014, 02:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,331
Posted By Carl Brooks
If you can peel off a corner and see the back, it...

If you can peel off a corner and see the back, it should be black and thick foam like material with a vinyl covering on the outside.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-24-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,331
Posted By Carl Brooks
Hard to tell from the picture. Does it feel like...

Hard to tell from the picture. Does it feel like its about a 1/4 inch thick?
Vinyl with semi hard foam rubber backing?
Then it probably is.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-20-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,439
Posted By Carl Brooks
My Tri-Fab has no brakes but I plan on installing...

My Tri-Fab has no brakes but I plan on installing a set as part of the update.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-20-2014, 08:59 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,439
Posted By Carl Brooks
Just one panic stop in the rain will answer your...

Just one panic stop in the rain will answer your question for you. :eek:
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-19-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Carl Brooks
Went with PEX. Easier to work with.

Went with PEX. Easier to work with.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2014, 07:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,859
Posted By Carl Brooks
Will all due respect, one should never use thread...

Will all due respect, one should never use thread sealer of any kind on a compression or a flare fitting.
They are made to seal metal to metal. Using a sealer could cause a leak.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-18-2014, 11:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,859
Posted By Carl Brooks
Removing is the easy part. Just make sure the gas...

Removing is the easy part. Just make sure the gas is shut off at the tank (NO SMOKING) and then loosen the brass fitting on the furnace. More than likely it will be a compression fitting screwed onto...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-18-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By Carl Brooks
I thank all of you for your input. With all the...

I thank all of you for your input. With all the information you have supplied I believe I will just install a new element and reinstall the old one.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-17-2014, 10:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By Carl Brooks
So would you suggest I stay with the tank water...

So would you suggest I stay with the tank water heater instead?:confused:
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-17-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,659
Posted By Carl Brooks
Tankless water heater

Howdy y'all,
Was at Home Depot today picking up some insulation for the Tri-Fab project that now consumes most of my off time and saw a small 110 tankless water heater for 197 bucks.
Has anyone...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-10-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,049
Posted By Carl Brooks
Claudia, That turned out great. Whats next?

Claudia,
That turned out great. Whats next?
Forum: General Chat 05-08-2014, 08:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By Carl Brooks
I was told that 3M Spray adhesive was the way to...

I was told that 3M Spray adhesive was the way to go.
Forum: General Chat 05-07-2014, 07:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,311
Posted By Carl Brooks
I had the same question and several people taught...

I had the same question and several people taught me all about it and where to get it.
Carl

https://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f56/ensolite-63919.html
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-07-2014, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Carl Brooks
Reid, That makes a lot of sense. I believe I...

Reid,
That makes a lot of sense. I believe I will go that way.
Thank you.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-05-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,656
Posted By Carl Brooks
What Kind of fan will you be using? 12v or 110v?...

What Kind of fan will you be using? 12v or 110v? Does the trailer have A/C?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-05-2014, 05:52 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 14,656
Posted By Carl Brooks
Great paint job. What kind of insulation did...

Great paint job.
What kind of insulation did you use?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2014, 02:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Carl Brooks
"After 40+ years, hard telling what has been...

"After 40+ years, hard telling what has been added and/or changed. I don't know what a 1973 Tri-Fab even looks like, but almost all of the earlier FGRV's were sans water heaters from the factory...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2014, 02:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Carl Brooks
That's run on a 3/8 copper line also, right next...

That's run on a 3/8 copper line also, right next to the waterlines.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Carl Brooks
Yes. Factory LP/Electric water heater inside...

Yes. Factory LP/Electric water heater inside trailer.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2014, 12:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,534
Posted By Carl Brooks
Routing Water Lines

Howdy y'all,
Today I'm working on water lines in my lil love bug :) and several questions have popped into my fiberglass clogged brain.

Just how were the water lines run from under the sink to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-02-2014, 07:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
Greetings all, How about the water line to and...

Greetings all,
How about the water line to and from the water heater?
Please tell me they were not copper tubing run under the trailer.
I believe my best bet for replacement of all water lines...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2014, 10:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
"I assume that you and I had similar words flash...

"I assume that you and I had similar words flash through our minds as we reviewed your current situation."

Yes you would be correct.:eek:

The more I study it the more I see that needs fixing or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2014, 06:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
Roger, The only vent is on the blackwater...

Roger,
The only vent is on the blackwater tank. A piece of 1/2'' pvc thru the roof. You are correct on the shower drain. It's vent is the sink. there is a fitting on the side with a pvc cap...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-30-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
Roy, Heavily modified is not the words I would...

Roy,
Heavily modified is not the words I would use.
Rigged is more like it. The water lines to and from the water heater have been run in 3/8 copper tubing thru holes in the floor without sealing....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-30-2014, 05:59 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
Another question please, Did these trailers...

Another question please,
Did these trailers have a grey water tank or just the black water tank?
If I pour anything down the sink it just comes up in the shower unless the outside drain is open.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-27-2014, 08:13 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 14,479
Posted By Carl Brooks
4/1973 is the mfg. date on the vin plate.

4/1973 is the mfg. date on the vin plate.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-27-2014, 08:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
The vin plate states 4/1973 as date of mfg.

The vin plate states 4/1973 as date of mfg.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-26-2014, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
Thumbs down Tri-Fab

Tri-Fab
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-26-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
It has the eyebrow on the front window and a...

It has the eyebrow on the front window and a black water tank under the front bench seat.
Shower and toilet included.
SN# 138181264 or 13S1S1264. Can't quite tell if it an S or an 8.
I bought it...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-26-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,120
Posted By Carl Brooks
Ensolite

Hi there. I bought a 73 Scamp for a very good price. It is solid and the plywood floors are not rotted..
Upon further inspection I discover its a Tri-Fab and not a Scamp. :D The previous owner tore...
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