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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-07-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,333
Posted By DuaneQ
toilet and sink plumbing

I thought about a black water tank but after seeing a Youtube video of just connecting a blue boy to the outside connection I wanted to use the KISS theory again.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-03-2022, 01:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,333
Posted By DuaneQ
78 Burro toilet install

I finally got the Thetford toilet installed in my Burro. I made a 1/2" plywood base to secure the toilet flat on the floor. Burro floor was not perfectly flat. Got all the plumbing pipes etc....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-27-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,191
Posted By DuaneQ
Old ride

hey Gary that is a real old ride!!!! What the heck year and model is that? Looks like you were and ain't afraid of working hard either!

My Dad said I had to buy my own car since I could not...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-25-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,191
Posted By DuaneQ
78 Burro

haha what a great poem!! You are right and I was laughed at many a time and by more than one person. I did love the light and small Burro and did not mind spending a lot of time working on it. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,191
Posted By DuaneQ
Old Burro

I finally figured out how to stiffin the door and shape it to the body. It was the 4th time I worked on the door to make it fit good. I cut the door into 3 pieces since only the middle of the door...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2022, 02:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 684
Posted By DuaneQ
1978 Burro

I finally found where there was water leaking into my RV. I thought it was thru the windows but found out it was coming in thru the seam that put the two halves together.

I did a lot of...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-24-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro

Hey Gary,

yeah before I cut that slot I was wondering about the stuffiness but the closet was right next to the door opening. When I finished the rain diverter and had no door seal near the top...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-22-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Posted By DuaneQ
rain diverter

I finally figured out how to divert rain over my Burro door. I had screwed in an aluminum diverter piece over the door before but didn't really like it. I cut a 3/8" slot into the "eyebrow" over...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-13-2022, 02:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,756
Posted By DuaneQ
POR15

POR 15 is very good. I have used it for many years and on many projects. I have done 2 car gas tanks and the filler tubes with it. It is a 3 step process. Follow the directions and it will work...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-11-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,849
Posted By DuaneQ
EE or E

Electrician and Electrical Engineer both start with an E.
Forum: General Chat 11-03-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,666
Posted By DuaneQ
RV spot

About 3 years ago I was in a RV park in AZ and asked the lady at the front desk if I could move to the spot next to me since it was empty, larger and more secluded. She said no a couple is coming...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-03-2019, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,143
Posted By DuaneQ
85 Chevy Citation

Well I made it back from southwest AZ for the 4th time with my old girl. She has the Iron Duke under her hood. Somewhere around 2380 miles each way. 1300-1400 lbs.

Taught me a lot about...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-07-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,240
Posted By DuaneQ
donut spare

I put a total of around 1000 miles on a donut spare on a front wheels drive Saturn. Got a flat on the front R/S after leaving Florida heading to Michigan. Put the donut spare on and drove to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-06-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,529
Posted By DuaneQ
concrete blocks

It appears that the concrete block (cinder block) is shown in the wrong position. You would never try to support any weight that way with it. The block should be positioned with the webs up or...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2017, 08:42 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,262
Posted By DuaneQ
Jen life is always a learning experience. I have...

Jen life is always a learning experience. I have done over some of my projects 2-3 times and sometimes claim that I have made more mistakes than any 3 people living. :loltu

Now I have gotten so...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,262
Posted By DuaneQ
glass vs plexiglass

I guess I should have been more specific. My Burro has plexiglass in all of it's windows. "real" glass probably weighs at least 2 times if not more.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-03-2017, 08:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,262
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro windows

Hey I appreciate all the responses. Lots of different ways to tackle this window problem. I have looked on the net/ebay for RV windows etc that may fit my Burro but they either are too big or too...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-02-2017, 08:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,262
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro windows

Round corners and mine is a 1978. We still have some snow on the ground here. Sure would like to get started on the old girl soon but Mom Nature is in control.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-01-2017, 09:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,262
Posted By DuaneQ
Replacing Burro windows

I have gone back and forth whether to redo or replace my windows in my Burro. I have looked for windows that are approx. the same size but haven't found any windows that are real close to the same...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-01-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,310
Posted By DuaneQ
JB Weld

I'm guessing it may have been this Darwin?

https://www.amazon.com/J-B-Weld-8277-WaterWeld-Underwater/dp/B000BRQ0TW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485970523&sr=8-1&keywords=jb+weld+epoxy+putty

The...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 01-31-2017, 06:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro frame

Don't want to scare you but I found two large cracks halfway thru the 3" vertical section of the frame right near where the frame curve is formed as the frame goes under the shell on both sides. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-15-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,184
Posted By DuaneQ
JB Marine Weld

In an old post someone recommended using JB Marine Weld. I bought the stuff a few months ago but have not used it. Has some good reviews though on Amazon.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-25-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,056
Posted By DuaneQ
Tasty wiring etc.

I guess this is just one more reason for driving my old OBDI vehicle. :loltu

Incredible Edible Car (https://www.synlube.com/IncredibleEdibleCar1.htm)
Forum: General Chat 12-12-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,127
Posted By DuaneQ
perspective

Yeah Wayne is right. The snowblower has cut a path thru the snow in the driveway and was stopped before the road. Car is across the street.

They have gotten about a foot more and two feet coming...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 12-12-2016, 11:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,004
Posted By DuaneQ
Basic knife sharpening

I'm not recommending these to anyone but I use them quite a bit to sharpen my knifes and also utility blades sometimes also.

Worked with a machinest at my last job and saw him using these.
...
Forum: General Chat 12-12-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,127
Posted By DuaneQ
Opps no photo

Clicked on the wrong button!
Forum: General Chat 12-12-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,127
Posted By DuaneQ
Keeweenaw Peninsula

A buddy shot this out of his garage door just a couple of days ago. Lots more a coming this week. I'm in southern AZ and we may break 80 this week.:loltu
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-08-2016, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,971
Posted By DuaneQ
AC unit

Initial question was about an AC unit. Yes I agree that motors and other inductive loads do not like low voltage. And I agree that resistive loads are not much of a concern if you don't mind...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-08-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,971
Posted By DuaneQ
voltage drop, current draw, wattage

Steve hit the nail on the head. Voltage drop ain't good. :( I like to use this just to check for voltage drop etc. Good for when your equipment is a plug in and not really for hard wired...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-22-2016, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,179
Posted By DuaneQ
cushions and covers

I had no idea that I should put something over the foam before making my covers. That sounds like a good idea. I would have to pull all of the staples out and redo the cushions but that will allow...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-21-2016, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,179
Posted By DuaneQ
staple gun for cushions

I did the exact thing on my Burro cushions in the rear which I slept on for 4 months last winter in AZ. I used some 1/8" lauan I had left over from a project and I think 1/4" staples. I put Gorilla...
Forum: General Chat 09-09-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,741
Posted By DuaneQ
bicycle thefts

Bicycles are the No 1 stolen item in my town and the one right next to me. A couple of years ago I called 911 and said there are 3 bicycles in my back yard. They responded we are looking for 2...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-08-2016, 05:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,761
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro sub panel

Well it took me about 1/2 hour to install the other bus bar. Hope nobody copies my old panel wiring. :eek:
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-07-2016, 06:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,761
Posted By DuaneQ
electrical panel in rv

Jon, I also found this wiring diagram. I guess I had tunnel vision along with assuming the panel would be considered a sub panel.

Looks like an additional bus bar is going in my new panel!
...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-07-2016, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,761
Posted By DuaneQ
120 volt grounding wire to trailer frame?

Oh I have no trouble with more information and can add a separate bus bar very easily to the panel.

My burro frame wasn't grounded when I got it but you are saying that I should ground my panel...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-07-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,761
Posted By DuaneQ
I'm not sure I understand all you are saying. I...

I'm not sure I understand all you are saying. I worked as an electrician for a local business for around 4 years. I had considered adding another buss bar to separate the grounding and neutral...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-07-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,761
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro 8 circuit 120v panel

Well I kinda got the panel in place and wired. Will probably change things around after going to Arizona this winter again which will be my second outing with my old girl. B)

I used 14-3 to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-31-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,224
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro seam up middle

Oh yeah, I'd like to see photos of your project.

Is this what you used when you mixed in the "chop strand" in the fg resin?

1/4 Chopped Glass Fibers in stock for same day shipping | Fibre...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-30-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By DuaneQ
RV wiring

Don't know much about RV wiring but my Burro had romex just like a house does.

I am wiring mine with 14-2 since there are no heavy loads in my trailer and the length of the circuits is very short...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-19-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By DuaneQ
Electrical junction boxes and main panel

I'm not sure exactly what you have going on. A photo would help a lot.

Those old metal junction boxes I try to avoid. They have to bonded to the bare wire when used and that's a pain. :loltu ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-19-2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By DuaneQ
120 volt outlets made in the US

Good point! Yep they are UL approved. They are also adequate for my application. The only trouble being the "engineer" who spec'd the bonding of the two halves of the outlets did a very poor job. ...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-18-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,598
Posted By DuaneQ
More 120 volt outlets in the Burro

I recently cut in quite a few more outlets in my Burro. I took the old girl out this past winter to Arizona and stayed for 4 months. I learned quickly that the original 3 outlets were not in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-16-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,224
Posted By DuaneQ
Eliminate Burro seam up the middle

Mikmay, I found a few sites that sell the tape you mentioned. Will make the job so much easier without the frayed ends that show up when cutting the fiberglass cloth. I'm guessing a 1" width would...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2016, 06:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,224
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro seam

Thanks Donna! That is one big project on Rucio and some good ideas for me to chew on. That simple original door drip cap molded into the body at the top of the Burro door is just about useless...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-13-2016, 05:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,224
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro Mohawk

Hi Mike,

I would love to come and see your Burro in the LP but I live probably 600 miles or more from you. I'm in the Keewenaw Penninsula of Michigan about 30 miles from the tip where it snow and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-12-2016, 09:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,224
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro seam up the middle

Well here goes nothing. :hmm I was working on my Burro the other day and pulled off the molding at the front of my trailer to find there was no fiberglass resin in the crack between the two halves...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-12-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,678
Posted By DuaneQ
4 way trailer plug tester

This little tester has saved me some time before. Last year of course I left it at home when I went to AZ for 4 months.:loltu

Four-Way Trailer Light Tester...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-29-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,763
Posted By DuaneQ
4 way trailer plug tester

This thing doesn't put much of a load on the circuits but can be useful in a pinch.

Four-Way Trailer Light Tester (https://www.harborfreight.com/four-way-trailer-light-tester-66526.html)
Forum: General Chat 07-29-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,684
Posted By DuaneQ
floor bolts

Scary looking site Donna! :eek:

When I got my Burro last year and looked at the floor I saw all the 1/4-20 bolts heads were sunk into the flooring. The floor is I think 1/2" plywood and that gave...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-10-2016, 09:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,312
Posted By DuaneQ
Burro weight

I am in the process of replacing all of the particle board in my Burro with 1" rough cut cedar (planed, glued together, cut to size, stained and sealed with poly) which is less than half the weight...
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