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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By spaghettiroad
Now that I think of it...I'm going to place our...

Now that I think of it...I'm going to place our home weight scale on the counter ledge, prop up the top with the lift rods disengaged and place the prop up pole on the scale to get the exact weight...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-21-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By spaghettiroad
Thanks! Right now the way they are are...

Thanks! Right now the way they are are installed, the lift rods at 80lbs per side are 21" extended and very easily lift the top; too easily. So....I've ordered longer 23" 40lbs extended lift rods...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-20-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,056
Posted By spaghettiroad
Lift Support HELP

Decided to add more material and allow top to lift higher. Lift supports 80lbs per side putting too much pressure on the back and when in closed position forces the top forward by a 3/4 of an inch....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-22-2019, 05:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,328
Posted By spaghettiroad
Now I'm thinking.....Can shorter side of...

Now I'm thinking.....Can shorter side of couch/bed be made longer. In other words the counter/box trimmed down in size to and couch box frame be made larger on the right side to match left side thus...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-10-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,328
Posted By spaghettiroad
That's awesome info gentlemen and I appreciate...

That's awesome info gentlemen and I appreciate the time and effort in the responses.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-10-2019, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,328
Posted By spaghettiroad
Design

Agreed
I like design. Materials will put weight into mind of course.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-09-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,328
Posted By spaghettiroad
I liked this design that includes support

I liked this design that includes support
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-09-2019, 10:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,328
Posted By spaghettiroad
Again my two choices are Trillium 4500 VS Triple...

Again my two choices are Trillium 4500 VS Triple E Surfside. Anybody able to Share some history on the Surfside ? Think I've ruled out the Trillium
As for support same concept on either side just...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-09-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,328
Posted By spaghettiroad
Trillium 4500 vs triple e surfside !

Ok I want to get ONE of these and GUT it. Looking to put kitchen in the front and larger bed/sitting area LENGTHWISE in the back; larger bed set up this way is a MUST HAVE. Which should I hunt...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-23-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
Actually the top weighs in about 60lbs is my...

Actually the top weighs in about 60lbs is my guestimate. My thought is cylinders with ring ends at one end that could tightened up with a butterfly nut when setting up. We shall see.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-23-2017, 03:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
Btw that chrome pole in the front of pic #2 is an...

Btw that chrome pole in the front of pic #2 is an adjustible pull up bar used in doorways ! With mcGiver in my thoughts, I placed it there because old cylinders were dead. It works but always in...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-23-2017, 03:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
So with you thinking borrego Dave, if the...

So with you thinking borrego Dave, if the cylinders are holding the top up on their own, they are too strong to use ....I will test that theory
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-23-2017, 03:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
Yes ! I'm thinking it was my bad as well. I'm the...

Yes ! I'm thinking it was my bad as well. I'm the moron who introduced cylinders that were too strong. I'm first going to attempt lighter rated ones and simply go as low rated as I can ; where top...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2017, 03:47 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
Trying to avoiding excessive holes...

Trying to avoiding excessive holes...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
How much further on the top would you recommend ?

How much further on the top would you recommend ?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
So keep the bracket where it is on trailer shell...

So keep the bracket where it is on trailer shell and move bracket on top closer to the front allowing for longer spring? I'll need longer springs but keep same weight requirements ? Thanks
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
Engineering cahnge

My 84' trailer was the prototype. In 86' they changed to the piano hinge design with a stronger with a beefed up rear wall.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-22-2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
Auctially my issue is not in the lift but...

Auctially my issue is not in the lift but bringing the top down. The force at which is applied to the hinge area when pulling the topdown is the issue. I'm quite comfortable in assisting as much...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-21-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,868
Posted By spaghettiroad
Gas spring issue...

My trailer's hinge are on rear of trailer are pressing to hard on exterior of wall and damaging exterior wall. When top lifted without springs no issues,,,,,Placement is center on the top and angled...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-02-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,123
Posted By spaghettiroad
facebook great idea. Have you looked at the...

facebook great idea. Have you looked at the gallery page on this site yet?
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-02-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,123
Posted By spaghettiroad
That will buff out nicely. Is the material in...

That will buff out nicely. Is the material in good shape? Fridge stove sink pump heater? You found a gem.
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-02-2017, 09:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 19,123
Posted By spaghettiroad
YOUR SPACEMASTER

You've got a nice one ! Is there paint on the exterior? The frame looks good. Any sag in the floor? It's the same interior design as mine. I'm really curious how this one has been wired and lined...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-26-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
I'd like to get an extra 1 1/2 higher 2" max to...

I'd like to get an extra 1 1/2 higher 2" max to avoid looking too high. Would you recommend new 25 1/4 4 leaf springs or put the axle below the springs using same leaf springs ?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 11:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
All good advice. It's a 900 lb trailer and 4 leaf...

All good advice. It's a 900 lb trailer and 4 leaf at 1750lb per side vs 3 leaf at 1250 lb per side. Can't thank everybody enough. Going with new 3 leaf 25" 1/4 eye to eye. That should elimate the sag...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
OK I understand the shackle and its purpose....

OK I understand the shackle and its purpose. Given that my trailer is resting almost empty with spring at 27" eye to eye , I need new springs?

Go with a 4 leaf or 3 leaf spring at this point?...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 04:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
Pardon my ignorance. Are the rear shackle bolts...

Pardon my ignorance. Are the rear shackle bolts supposed to be loose? I'm guessing not. Go with a 4 leaf or 3 leaf spring at this point? Both are 25 1/4. And that should give me the lift of the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
Front end of spring

Front end of spring
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 04:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
OK pics show rear shackle slanted rearward ! So...

OK pics show rear shackle slanted rearward ! So that means it's sagging ? I picked up today a couple 4 leafers Their 25 1/4 eye to eye that would work with the adjustable rear shackle? OR can I just...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 01:51 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
Rear mounts have a shackle. I could bring them in...

Rear mounts have a shackle. I could bring them in from 27" to support a 3 leaf 25 1/4" spring?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
great advice ! I'll go with NEW 4 leaf set and...

great advice ! I'll go with NEW 4 leaf set and that should give me an extra inch or more that I need? I'll need longer U hangers I guess ? Leaves are 27" eye to eye and 1 3/4 thick...I'm wondering...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
If axle moved under Springs approx how much more...

If axle moved under Springs approx how much more lift would that give?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
Springs seem to be still quite springy but what...

Springs seem to be still quite springy but what do I know ... I did add 1 inch larger tires and rims last year and I'm thinking if that created an issue....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 09:30 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
Ah now that would make sense if I understand...

Ah now that would make sense if I understand correctly . You mean where the axle eyes are bolted to frame?
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
Ok I'll wait for a response. I'd prob get about 2...

Ok I'll wait for a response. I'd prob get about 2 inches additional im guessing
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-25-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
Thanks. Is that common practice? This is not my...

Thanks. Is that common practice? This is not my expertise...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-24-2017, 10:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,428
Posted By spaghettiroad
3 LEAF SPRING HELP

Hi. My springs are from 1984 and 'maybe need to be changed? The axle is less than an inch from the bottom of the trailer and when I lightly jump inside the trailer, I feel the bottom floor hitting...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-07-2017, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,738
Posted By spaghettiroad
Tongue

Here is my roof and the tongue. Thanks for the vision. I'm not a Carpenter but I could put that together and you're right any mistakes give me in with fibreglass.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-07-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,738
Posted By spaghettiroad
Thanks for the tips. Didn't know how rare this...

Thanks for the tips. Didn't know how rare this trailer was until after I started cleaning it up. I found it advertised here on this website by chance the same day it was listed a year ago. A pilot...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-06-2017, 10:10 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,738
Posted By spaghettiroad
LOL.....Spaghettiroad is an old winding road...

LOL.....Spaghettiroad is an old winding road heading north into our Cottage country near Mont Tremblant Quebec. The Gatineau hills are filled with spaghettiroads.
Thanks I will pick up a 100W and go...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-06-2017, 08:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,738
Posted By spaghettiroad
Ok I'm going to install the Hydroflame heater. It...

Ok I'm going to install the Hydroflame heater. It doesn't draw as much battery as I thought, that's good. Thanks for the compliment on my " STARSHIP ENTERPRISE". It turn heads and campsites and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-05-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,738
Posted By spaghettiroad
Thanks so much for the help ! 2000W inverter, 6...

Thanks so much for the help ! 2000W inverter, 6 way fuse box with , 100 W portable solar , ditch the hairdryer and coffeemaker, and stick with the newer marine battery. It's a small trailer, won't...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-03-2017, 06:59 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,738
Posted By spaghettiroad
Thanks for that. Well there's a little sink pump....

Thanks for that. Well there's a little sink pump. That would be minimal daily. Small Tv maybe an hour per day average. Blow dryer 10 minutes per day, coffee maker in the morning, charging phones, led...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 05-02-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,738
Posted By spaghettiroad
Solar conversion set up help

Looking to set up my rig to run off solar or shore option but need suggestions on how to set up and where to place equipment.
Here's what I have just nothing installed yet :

Marine 12v battery...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-21-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By spaghettiroad
Ok thanks to all ! I'll run it until she squeaks...

Ok thanks to all ! I'll run it until she squeaks again behond the tolerance level, then I have an excuse for a project ! Best, pat
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-21-2017, 09:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By spaghettiroad
So do I need to open up the motor ? Was injecting...

So do I need to open up the motor ? Was injecting standard bearing grease enough ; didn't seem to penetrate very far....? My bet is you're going to tell me to open up the motor or get a new motor....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-21-2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By spaghettiroad
Baby oil ? Now I'm really confused...I did try...

Baby oil ? Now I'm really confused...I did try the other members suggestion ; grease in a needle down the axle...couldn't jam the needle very far to make any impact. me thinks taking the thing apart...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-20-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By spaghettiroad
Interesting how far you can go to save a motor ! ...

Interesting how far you can go to save a motor !

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPUjgUcKfEw
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-20-2017, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By spaghettiroad
FYI no harm intended to anyone. Just trying to...

FYI no harm intended to anyone. Just trying to recycle when all possible and don't mind taking it apart if I have to. I'm guessing what I did was a short term solution if that as best. Thank you to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-20-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By spaghettiroad
For the record I used oil not grease. I put the...

For the record I used oil not grease. I put the heater on its side and let oil run down the axle and disappear into the motor. I repeated on the other side. I used about 10 drops per side. It no...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-20-2017, 12:04 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,817
Posted By spaghettiroad
Well neither you are I are experts it seems and...

Well neither you are I are experts it seems and it no longer squeaks ! So I'll wait for others to comment. Thanks !
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