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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-22-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,258
Posted By billmccracken
I believe the main burner shuts down completely...

I believe the main burner shuts down completely when the set temp is reached. The pilot flame should stay lit so that the burner can relight when the temperature falls again. If the pilot flame...
Forum: General Chat 03-05-2017, 07:17 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,196
Posted By billmccracken
Trailer Valet

If your trailer is light weight, a trailer dolly like this one will work well.
https://www.etrailer.com/Hitch-Accessories/MaxxTow/MT70225.html
I used one of these to manoeuvre my boler trailer in...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 10-24-2016, 11:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,951
Posted By billmccracken
Coleman Oven

I bought a new Coleman folding oven, last year, on Amazon. It works great. When baking muffins I just place a double thickness of Aluminium foil below the pan. Keeps the bottom of the muffins from...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 10-23-2016, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,263
Posted By billmccracken
Great job!

Hope you do more!
You've obviously got hidden artistic talent, just waiting to be developed!!!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,324
Posted By billmccracken
We solved the worry about sleeping bag...

We solved the worry about sleeping bag melting/catching fire years ago in our Boler at the time by fashioning a wire guard that kept the bag away from the hot heater surface.. Easier than relocating...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-26-2016, 10:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,317
Posted By billmccracken
Compact Jr

We put a portapottie in the cupboard below the closet. We moved the battery to the front - outside behind the propane tank. We then rewired everything. Both 12v and 120v - adding an access hatch for...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 08-29-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,951
Posted By billmccracken
Coleman oven

These ovens work very well. Just have to regulate the flame manually to maintain the desired tempersture. We use ours every trip to make muffins for breakfast! I usually add a double layer of...
Forum: Classified Archives 08-17-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,591
Posted By billmccracken
Can't see where the toilet would have been or the...

Can't see where the toilet would have been or the entrance door, unless you crawl through the cab?
Assume there is no shower?
Also is the AC needing recharge, the dash unit or a rooftop AC?
Thanks
Forum: General Chat 04-27-2016, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,288
Posted By billmccracken
Please be VERY careful about running ANY...

Please be VERY careful about running ANY generator indoors. All internal combustion engines produce carbon monoxide in exhaust vapours. Even a small amount of CO can kill you! You won't need your...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-18-2016, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,803
Posted By billmccracken
Most ceramic heaters have a hi/low switch. High...

Most ceramic heaters have a hi/low switch. High is 1500 watts (12.5 amps) and low is 500 watts (4.2 amps). My experience with small trailers (boler, hunter compact 1) is the low setting is usually...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-16-2016, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,635
Posted By billmccracken
1972 Compact Jr

Mine is identical - even the same colour!
Mine had a few things changed - like new 12v and 120v light fixtures, sliding door access to the storage areas under seating on both sides, some rewiring,...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-22-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,225
Posted By billmccracken
Although fittings are the same Canadian law...

Although fittings are the same Canadian law requires that propane tanks have a date stamp visible which shows that the rank is less than 10 years old or has been retested within 10 years. I don't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-17-2016, 09:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,165
Posted By billmccracken
Compact Jr is different from Compact 11. My 1972...

Compact Jr is different from Compact 11. My 1972 Compact Jr had the battery located inside the kitchen cabinet below the sink. I have relocated it outside on the tongue for 2 reasons:
1 Battery was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-13-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
Posted By billmccracken
I don't know where my trailer was first sold. I...

I don't know where my trailer was first sold. I purchased it from California however I'm fairly sure it had more than one previous owner.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-12-2015, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,565
Posted By billmccracken
My 1972 Hunter Compact Jr came with electric...

My 1972 Hunter Compact Jr came with electric brakes although they obviously have not been used for many years. My VW Golf wagon handles the trailer very well even on two trips through the mountains...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-05-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
Posted By billmccracken
Most of the rebuilders offer a warrantee. For me...

Most of the rebuilders offer a warrantee. For me it came down to the time required to ship both ways. I believe some also offer rebuilt cooling units which you install in your old fridge. This...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-15-2015, 11:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,129
Posted By billmccracken
Hi I just brought my "new" 1972 Hunter Compact Jr home and have begun some renos to a

New owner


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Forum: Classified Archives 05-09-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,400
Posted By billmccracken
What is the condition of the Pop-up roof? Canvas?...

What is the condition of the Pop-up roof? Canvas? Tires? Wheel bearings?
Any leaks?
Thanks




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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-01-2015, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,267
Posted By billmccracken
Check the 12 volt heating element. Have you tried...

Check the 12 volt heating element. Have you tried running on propane? The 12 volt power requirements of this type of fridge (adsorption cycle) will quickly drain even the largest deep cycle battery...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-26-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,805
Posted By billmccracken
Is this trailer still for sale? I've been waiting...

Is this trailer still for sale? I've been waiting for more pictures but don't see them or any replies.....


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Forum: Classified Archives 01-26-2015, 05:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,805
Posted By billmccracken
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Forum: Classified Archives 01-25-2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,805
Posted By billmccracken
Will you be posting any more pictures? ...

Will you be posting any more pictures?



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Forum: Classified Archives 01-16-2015, 11:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,637
Posted By billmccracken
Do you know the dry weight? Is there any smell...

Do you know the dry weight?
Is there any smell (wood rot in the frame)?
I am interested however getting to Red Deer from Vancouver Island is not so easy! Planning a trip to Alberta in July but the...
Forum: Hobbies & Passions 01-16-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,539
Posted By billmccracken
My mother owned a singer featherweight sewing...

My mother owned a singer featherweight sewing machine in the 1950's and I remember how sturdy the folding table was that came with it. This table I found on eBay looks very much like an original.
...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-14-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,717
Posted By billmccracken
Yes it's a TDI but class 1 hitch is only rated...

Yes it's a TDI but class 1 hitch is only rated for 2000 lbs max.


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Forum: Classified Archives 01-14-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,717
Posted By billmccracken
It's a four cylinder and I only have a class 1...

It's a four cylinder and I only have a class 1 hitch so it's too heavy. I'm looking for something with a dry weight between 1000 and 1500 lbs max. Probably a boler or trillium.
Thanks for...
Forum: Classified Archives 01-13-2015, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,717
Posted By billmccracken
VW Golf! Sent from my iPhone using...

VW Golf!


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Forum: Classified Archives 01-13-2015, 11:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,717
Posted By billmccracken
I am interested in your trailer but am afraid it...

I am interested in your trailer but am afraid it may be too heavy for my VE Golf to tow. Do you know the dry weight? I also live in Nanaimo.


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Forum: Classified Archives 01-12-2015, 10:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,637
Posted By billmccracken
Is this still go sale? What is the dry weight? Is...

Is this still go sale? What is the dry weight? Is there a toilet or?? In the right rear corner?


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Forum: Classified Archives 01-10-2015, 01:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,685
Posted By billmccracken
Did I understand your reply earlier about the...

Did I understand your reply earlier about the front window? Is there no window? Also is there a furnace or heater of any sort? Fridge or ice box? Water tank? Condition of tires and wheel bearings?...
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