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Cathie Sadler-Pare
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
10-21-2019, 01:38 PM
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Not Just for Breakfast
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2,025
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
That sounds wonderful! We have a Fall rally this...
That sounds wonderful! We have a Fall rally this weekend, Too bad it’s still hot around here. Just can’t make soup on a 90 degree fall day. Good reason to go camping next month 😀
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-19-2019, 01:07 PM
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Anyone changed the leaf springs on a Hunter Compact?
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1,097
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
Thanks so much. The springs will be the next...
Thanks so much. The springs will be the next project after the final coats of paint! Going on as soon as the weather cooperates. You tube is good but personal pics and experience is definitely...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
08-17-2019, 10:22 PM
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Anyone changed the leaf springs on a Hunter Compact?
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
Anyone changed the leaf springs on a Hunter Compact?
My 73 Hunter Compact II is finally getting to the final steps of the Reno! Final coats of paint, repacking bearings and I noticed the leaf springs were pretty lousy looking. They look almost flat,...
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Modifications, Alterations and Updates
01-15-2019, 07:25 PM
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How do I Stabalize a Hunter I?
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1,736
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
Love your lil hunter! I am finally prepping mine...
Love your lil hunter! I am finally prepping mine to be painted, and we will look very similar. Yacht blue for my shabby beach shack! Doesn’t look at all like that now but I have high hopes and lots...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
03-07-2017, 03:17 PM
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1972 Compact Jr.
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4,986
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
Will the facebook group be open to a Compact II...
Will the facebook group be open to a Compact II joining? I love my little camper and keep a look out for any shared info I can find. I have been redoing the inside cabinets, going solar! replacing...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
01-27-2017, 07:48 PM
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AZ |
2017, Feb 6-12: Quartzsite Gathering 10th Anniversary - Quartzsite AZ
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
Any campers giing to Quartzite gathering?
Hey fellow campers,
I 'm pretty new to joining rallies and gathers and was wondering if any fiberglass rigs are going to be headed to Quartzite? It will be the longest distance " Miss Daisy" our...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
10-16-2016, 09:36 PM
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CA |
2016, Oct 20-24: Lake Casitas Fiberglass Rally
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10,739
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Thanks for the itinerary! Sounds like lots of...
Thanks for the itinerary! Sounds like lots of activities!Please don't forget to come by Creekside and or Egret to checkout some of the other rigs! Fiberglass rv's are everywhere!
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-19-2016, 09:41 PM
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59
CA |
2016, Oct 20-24: Lake Casitas Fiberglass Rally
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10,739
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Hey I'm in Creekside site #9. Going to try out...
Hey I'm in Creekside site #9. Going to try out the total solar set up! You'll recognize me by the headlamp, if I don't figure out the wiring to the existing lights😀If we can request topics for...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
09-05-2016, 01:39 AM
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CA |
2016, Oct 20-24: Lake Casitas Fiberglass Rally
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10,739
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Sure hope everyone can make it to the RAlly at...
Sure hope everyone can make it to the RAlly at Lake Casitas. I am so looking forward to meeting and having campfire discussions on all things trailer. I have been working on mine for almost year and...
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Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive)
07-11-2016, 12:07 AM
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CA |
2016, Oct 20-24: Lake Casitas Fiberglass Rally
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10,739
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Can you let me know what areas are close to Bass...
Can you let me know what areas are close to Bass as it doesn't show any availability online. I'll c all tomorrow, as I really want to go this year. It will be our 1 year anniversary of owning our...
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Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes
06-28-2016, 07:32 PM
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Cobb Cooking on Facebook
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3,699
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Looks like I need to do some internet surfing for...
Looks like I need to do some internet surfing for "Cobb cooker" I've been so focused on getting the water, and the solar wiring I totally forgot about the fun part ... Actually camping
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Hi, I am....
06-08-2016, 05:58 PM
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1972 Hunter Compact Jr...yikes?
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
I also picked up a 72 compact II and had to drive...
I also picked up a 72 compact II and had to drive it home. I found the PO definately stretched the truth on the condition of the tires. They looked good but the dates had them at 15 years old. The...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
01-16-2016, 10:55 PM
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Battery position on a Compact Jr..
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2,160
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
I have a 73 Compact II, they have a U shaped...
I have a 73 Compact II, they have a U shaped gaucho dining area and the battery is inside under the front dinette bench under the front window, basically as far forward and in the middle. I find it...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-29-2015, 12:07 PM
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Belly Band trim on a Hunter Compact II can it be replaced?
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1,618
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
Thank you for reading between the lines. I...
Thank you for reading between the lines. I realized that what i was looking to replace is the insert not the whole belly band. Off to the internet for some rv shopping. Does that inser look flat in...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
11-28-2015, 11:34 PM
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Belly Band trim on a Hunter Compact II can it be replaced?
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Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Belly Band trim on a Hunter Compact II can it be replaced?
Fellow Campers with more projects than time... Hopefully, I will be able to attach a picture of the trim. It has a center channel of really friable plastic that sits in the center track of aluminum....
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-17-2015, 03:20 PM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Oh CivilGuy- where would I be without all the...
Oh CivilGuy- where would I be without all the good info. I now know more about tires than any of my friends!
So last question for you and Bob. Now that the tires are off what do I look for to...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-17-2015, 02:59 PM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
The surf side tire pressure is 20 psi? The rating...
The surf side tire pressure is 20 psi? The rating on the tires on my Hunter call for 50psi ! I am not going to even try to "blow them up" to the max pressure.
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-17-2015, 02:56 PM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
That was the first problem that needed immediate!...
That was the first problem that needed immediate! attention. Bought an old school percolater coffee pot. Not electric - If you take out the coffee insert it also works as a pot to boil water and to...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-17-2015, 01:39 PM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Wow Tires are a hot topic! I was shocked at the...
Wow Tires are a hot topic! I was shocked at the age of the existing tires. I do think the under inflation was a huge contributor to my unusual rocking. While the wheels are off will be the perfect...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-16-2015, 10:01 PM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
thanks to all of you. I am know well versed in...
thanks to all of you. I am know well versed in identifing size, appropriate pressure and age of tires. I am lucky to be safe after my first outing. Before I left I checked the lights and the...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-12-2015, 03:13 PM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
the question is not how fast but how bad the...
the question is not how fast but how bad the california roads can be. I was stayin alive at 55. but the trailer was basically empty. justbsome clothes fotnthe weekend and a case of beer. I went to...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-12-2015, 01:15 AM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
the tongue weight was a bit light. that may have...
the tongue weight was a bit light. that may have contributed. First trip of significant distamce to experience issues. guess i need a trip in the near future... just to check things out
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-12-2015, 01:10 AM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
These are all on my to do list! count # of...
These are all on my to do list! count # of springs left and rt. I did confirm tire pressure, but i don't think the tires are actually trailer tires. i know they are " newer" but the spare is an...
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Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear
11-11-2015, 03:20 PM
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42
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
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7,242
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Trailer rocks when towing over uneven road surface- time for new springs or?
Just returned from my first outing with the Compact II. First time out so there is a learning curve.
Number 1- don't forget pot and pans. Hard to have coffee without hot water.
Number 2- a few...
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Hi, I am....
10-23-2015, 12:50 PM
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Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
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3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
thats awesome! You have hot water, a shower and...
thats awesome!
You have hot water, a shower and a still for the bourbun on board. I want to camp with you!
Right now I'm keeping it as light as possible.
did you keep the original dinette...
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Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers
10-23-2015, 12:36 PM
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4
Front Window rock guard - its old and needs help
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2,099
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Cathie Sadler-Pare
Front Window rock guard - its old and needs help
Many of you have the front window guard that opens when you set up camp. My little Hunter has a functioning (yeah) one but it has seen some wear and tear. The fiberglass is opague and scratchy. I...
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Hi, I am....
10-23-2015, 12:25 PM
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Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
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3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
I know why the PO said they never used the on...
I know why the PO said they never used the on board water tank. It leaks... It is now in the yard and I can see that someone tried to heat the drain area with a torch and well it didn't work. So ......
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Hi, I am....
10-19-2015, 11:21 PM
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Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
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3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
You are a handy woman after my own heart. I have...
You are a handy woman after my own heart. I have been searching external water tanks as a solution to the original 16 gallon tank located under the seat. It appears to have a creature living in it....
Forum:
Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures
10-19-2015, 09:21 PM
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4
Boler fresh water replacement
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5,462
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
I know this post is a few months old. But I am...
I know this post is a few months old. But I am just starting my project. I have an original 16 gal water reservoir in the 73 Hunter. Hasn't been used in 20+ Years. I checked for leaks and have added...
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Hi, I am....
10-17-2015, 11:32 AM
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Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
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3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Odd balls in the Hunter clan? what did you paint...
Odd balls in the Hunter clan? what did you paint your little guy black... black sheep in the family : )
Can't wait to read what novel idea's you came up with.
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Hi, I am....
10-17-2015, 11:29 AM
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Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
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3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Thanks for the tutorial! I am looking forward to...
Thanks for the tutorial! I am looking forward to contributing project pics as I go along. and asking all of the folks who have experience for help. As they say a pictures says a thousand words.
I...
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Hi, I am....
10-15-2015, 11:09 PM
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22
Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
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3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Ok Here it is ... a couple of pictures. The...
Ok Here it is ... a couple of pictures. The neighbor thinks it looks like a classic coleman cooler, I am leaning toward a lady bug as there is one that was painted on the side and then painted over...
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Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners
10-14-2015, 10:20 PM
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21
1972 Compact Jr.
Views:
4,986
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
I just brought home a 73 compact II, on the way...
I just brought home a 73 compact II, on the way home while it is completely empty I stopped and got it weighed. I was surprised. It is 1300 #'s dry.
I also have a Rav4 It can tow 1500#'s and others...
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Hi, I am....
10-14-2015, 10:12 PM
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Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
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3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
ah shucks! didn't know about the Lake Casitas...
ah shucks! didn't know about the Lake Casitas gathering. I am going to the vintage trailer rally at the Morro Bay Strand. A couple of hours north of me, in Morro Bay. I am hoping it will be Fall...
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Hi, I am....
10-13-2015, 12:22 AM
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Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
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3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
I just parked her in the driveway this afternoon!...
I just parked her in the driveway this afternoon! Pictures were taken and when I figure out how to upload them on the forum I will get them shared.
I've been reading all the Hunter posts and feel...
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Hi, I am....
10-11-2015, 09:50 PM
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22
Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
Views:
3,043
Posted By
Cathie Sadler-Pare
Hello All! New Hunter compact II owner
So good to finally be making a post vs perusing the threads. I had the opportunity to pick up a well cared for 74 Hunter Compact II, I am so excited!!! It has been 2 years of chatting and letting the...
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