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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-26-2017, 09:01 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,670
Posted By ratty3
Looking good!

Happy to see you're back. Your egg is looking great. I love the two toned paint job, looks luxe! :D

Stephanie
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 10-19-2015, 07:42 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Hi Katie, We used 3M 90 for both, so far, so...

Hi Katie,

We used 3M 90 for both, so far, so good.(Available at Lowes and Home Depot, easy to find)

We were happily surprised at what a difference the Reflectex insulation made in the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-01-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By ratty3
Welcome

Welcome Monte :)
Congratulations on your "find."

If you have any questions about refurbishing your trailer, feel free to "ask away," we're happy to help if we can. I know you'll find the people...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-01-2015, 08:36 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
finished scooter

DH finished this little guy for me, should match the "egg" nicely :D

Next on the agenda, a portable bar.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2015, 08:26 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
HA! Dave, I'm the "engine," these didn't come...

HA! Dave, I'm the "engine," these didn't come with one. But I'm sure my DH would just love to add an engine. LOL
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-04-2015, 10:57 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Scooter to match

Found this skateboard scooter at the swapmeet, it's in pretty rough shape, but the parts are all there. After some cleaning and repair, it's now taped, primed and ready for paint. It's approx a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-26-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,487
Posted By ratty3
That looks fantastic! Your hard work has...

That looks fantastic! Your hard work has certainly paid off big time :)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2015, 12:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,973
Posted By ratty3
Thank you for the explination of the "pinholes"...

Thank you for the explination of the "pinholes" Denis, it's good to know, appreciate it:)
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,973
Posted By ratty3
Ah, my DH just informed me he went thru the roof...

Ah, my DH just informed me he went thru the roof and other necessary places on the egg and repaired/cleaned/sealed the "pinholes" from the outside too. I didn't remember, I must have been "cross...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-19-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,973
Posted By ratty3
Sharon, we discovered "pinholes" like that when...

Sharon, we discovered "pinholes" like that when we removed our insulation. I repaired all of the "pinholes" from the inside using FG resin and FG cloth, worked great. I also "repaired" any areas that...
Forum: General Chat 05-18-2015, 07:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,566
Posted By ratty3
Wow, that is cool! I love the silhouette :)

Wow, that is cool! I love the silhouette :)
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-18-2015, 07:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,670
Posted By ratty3
Looking good Fred :) After removing the...

Looking good Fred :)

After removing the black paint that covered our frames (icky job), we did ours by hand, rotating between a very fine grit sandpaper and the "green sponge," they have a nice...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-15-2015, 09:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,878
Posted By ratty3
I also tow with an X3, so far, so good. Dealer...

I also tow with an X3, so far, so good. Dealer installed hitch.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,141
Posted By ratty3
Ditto Francois, so true :)

Ditto Francois, so true :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-13-2015, 04:49 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Thanks Sharon! Watch out beach, here we come :)

Thanks Sharon! Watch out beach, here we come :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-13-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
You can do it Sharon! You can fit the material...

You can do it Sharon! You can fit the material multiple times before you glue it down and then trim to fit as needed.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-13-2015, 04:43 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
1st trip- Campland, Mission Bay

Finally finished, inaugural camping trip for our little egg! Pismo South Vintage Trailer Rally held this weekend at Mission Bay, San Diego. Had a great time, everyone was so nice and friendly :)
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-13-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Sharon, from the top of the benches to the center...

Sharon, from the top of the benches to the center part of the ceiling. Since our egg is only 13', all of the walls have either a bench, cabinet etc....there are no lower open areas. (I recall that...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,593
Posted By ratty3
We ditched our water storage tank, just going to...

We ditched our water storage tank, just going to use city water.
I'll just use bottled water when needed.

We couldn't remove the tank without destroying it, it had been placed
within one of the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Thanks Sharon :) So glad we put in that fan,...

Thanks Sharon :)

So glad we put in that fan, made all the difference in the egg.
Lucky for us, a good friend removed the fan from their brand new RV
and gave us the fan. It even has a remote...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-05-2015, 06:52 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Fantastic Fan

Installed Fantastic Fan this morning before Easter brunch :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-04-2015, 09:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,303
Posted By ratty3
Very pretty floor, so "clean" looking :)

Very pretty floor, so "clean" looking :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2015, 07:48 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Let the good times roll!

A little more "pizzaz" to the windows.
It's 5 o'clock somewhere :cheers
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2015, 04:29 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
That sounds about right (18 yds) for a 16'. Even...

That sounds about right (18 yds) for a 16'. Even if you ordered a couple of extra yards, the worst thing that could happen would be that you'd have a little extra.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2015, 04:12 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Sharon, why not call Scamp? They are pretty nice...

Sharon, why not call Scamp? They are pretty nice there, you could ask them about how many linear yards of wall covering you'll need.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
finishing windows

Today I'm finishing the windows inside.
Just adding a little "pizzaz" with fringe. Hum, fringe looks brownish
in the picture, it's actually silvery.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
We ordered our hulliner from "Perfect Fit" on the...

We ordered our hulliner from "Perfect Fit" on the web. We used the grey geometric, it's a shorter pile, there are other colors as well. We ordered 14 linear yards ( 13' Perris Pacer) and had some...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-03-2015, 03:09 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Sharon, we went through the whole "rat fur/...

Sharon, we went through the whole "rat fur/ hulliner" debate too, been there, done that.
We settled on the short pile hulliner and I actually like it now, it looks very "pro" in my opinion. We do...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-03-2015, 12:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,864
Posted By ratty3
Terrific, see you there :)

Terrific, see you there :)
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-02-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,864
Posted By ratty3
That sounds like a good one too Gage, I like...

That sounds like a good one too Gage, I like Joshua Tree.

The Campland rally will be our first rally ever as campers, the second for us will be the one in Chula Vista next month. Looks like a fun...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-02-2015, 07:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,864
Posted By ratty3
Alan, Here is the Facebook info...

Alan, Here is the Facebook info https://www.facebook.com/events/231045117082890/
The rally is Friday the 10th of April thru Sunday April 12th. It's officially called "The Pismo South Vintage...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 04-02-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,864
Posted By ratty3
Pismo South @ Campland

Any FG'rs hitting this rally, "2nd annual Pismo South @ Campland by the Bay?"
It's held April 10th-12th at Mission Bay, CA
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-01-2015, 12:02 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
privacy for night time

DH fashioned these little clips out of some metal he had and attached them to some the screws that hold the interior beauty ring onto the windows. He then cut a piece of Reflectex to the appropriate...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-30-2015, 05:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Kitchentte

Here are a couple of quick snaps of the kitchenette Sarah. We only have a sink and a microwave left. Sometimes we'll put a small flat screen T.V. in place of the coffeemaker. The "books" on the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-29-2015, 05:27 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Thanks Sarah. I'll post some "kitchen"...

Thanks Sarah.

I'll post some "kitchen" pictures soon, well, at least what's left of it :)
We removed the fridge and stove top/hood, put in a new sink, faucet and small microwave
etc..... ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-29-2015, 12:19 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
door trim

Installing new door trim and rubber door gasket ordered from Scamp.
We ordered the "trim" to go around the door, didn't fit, but worked perfectly around the door threshold perimeter. Our door was...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-28-2015, 06:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
back home

Picked up the trailer from paint today, just needs it's fenders and a vent (they forgot to paint them). Now to finish details, weatherproofing, decals, Fantastic Fan, etc....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-15-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
outdoor side table

Had this little medallion in the garage, bought some legs at the swap meet for $3 and thought to myself, why not make a small side table. :)
Just need to paint the legs black. Was going to make...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-15-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By ratty3
I was able to get a photo of the entire tag, I'll...

I was able to get a photo of the entire tag, I'll have a hard copy made.
They sure used some good glue :) but I was able to get it off in one piece.

Cracked me up, "30 plus" years of registration...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-15-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By ratty3
Thanks everyone, it's coming off. I'll save it...

Thanks everyone, it's coming off.
I'll save it and store it with the title.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-15-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,557
Posted By ratty3
What is this tag?

Getting ready to paint the egg, can't imagine that I'd need to keep this on the trailer. Anybody know what it is? Thanks.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-15-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Sewing today

Today is "sewing day," UGH. :(
Going to whip up some curtains, make some tie backs etc....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-14-2015, 07:16 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
Thank you Cathy :) My husband and I have been...

Thank you Cathy :)
My husband and I have been having a good time (a little stressful at times) with this project. Have always wanted to do something like this, now we have. (and we didn't end up...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-14-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 16,487
Posted By ratty3
Looks terrific :) The "inspector" looks...

Looks terrific :)
The "inspector" looks satisfied.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-14-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,127
Posted By ratty3
They look great! I need to get some of those too...

They look great! I need to get some of those too :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-14-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
clean

All clean now, just a few more exterior details....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-14-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
paint

Preparing the egg for paint. Sanding off the old stripes, etc.... As you can see, someone didn't "color in the lines." :confused:
Also, some of the stripes were brown, some were red.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2015, 02:45 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
countertop

Got the metal edging in around the countertop too, busier this weekend than I realized :)
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2015, 01:17 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
interior door hinge

New entrance door hinge plates. There was just a bolt there before, hanging on for dear life.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 03-09-2015, 12:54 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 21,478
Posted By ratty3
wrap around curtain rods

Busy weekend, got the wrap around curtain rods installed too;
brushed finished metal pipes. Going for an industrial look ;)

Need to finish off the aluminum trim around edges of the hulliner,...
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