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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By ZachO
Gotcha, thanks Joe. I guess my point was, if at...

Gotcha, thanks Joe. I guess my point was, if at 85 degrees it's not needed, when is it needed? You know? Assuming it's on a thermostat. But I'll admit I'm not used to a fridge with a computer. If...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-20-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By ZachO
This fridge came with a factory-installed fan,...

This fridge came with a factory-installed fan, pointing up toward the fins. It's currently 85 degrees outside, the fan I installed in my upper vent (thermostat controlled) is on, but the new fan is...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-20-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By ZachO
Well, that worked. My old fridge had a nice,...

Well, that worked. My old fridge had a nice, long, straight shot to the propane connection, which made it easy. The new fridge, for some reason, lined the connection up pointing right at the side of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By ZachO
Alright, thanks. Hopefully there's a place on the...

Alright, thanks. Hopefully there's a place on the back of the fridge I can secure it. We'll see. Either way I'll make sure it's secure.

Borrowing a cutter and flare tool tomorrow, so we'll see...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2022, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By ZachO
Thanks. I wanted to but on Sunday, specialty...

Thanks. I wanted to but on Sunday, specialty shops are closed. And I'm impatient when my fridge is down...

In the meantime I bought this. Assuming it works, I should be set. If not, then I'll hit...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,327
Posted By ZachO
Propane extension line for new fridge

Replacing my fridge this weekend. Of all the minor hurdles you'd expect replacing a 20+ year old unit with its comparable model, this is the only one I don't have an easy answer for.

My old...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2021, 12:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,753
Posted By ZachO
3 hours to heat the water? I guess 3 hours for...

3 hours to heat the water? I guess 3 hours for the initial heat up from cold could be acceptable, depending on how well it does maintaining that temp once it's heated up, and you're using water....
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,753
Posted By ZachO
An 89 Bigfoot isn't going to have an electric...

An 89 Bigfoot isn't going to have an electric option on the water heater, or an electric ignition.

I don't have experience with the product, but I'd check out the reviews (no reason to limit your...
Forum: Rallies, Get-togethers, Molded Meets (Archive) 02-23-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,849
Posted By ZachO
That's great. I'm still undecided on a...

That's great.

I'm still undecided on a southern Utah trip this spring. Even if I go, I'll likely leave the trailer behind.
Forum: General Chat 02-23-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,047
Posted By ZachO
I've been wanting to do that since I bought my...

I've been wanting to do that since I bought my trailer. But since I currently need to splice into existing wires to do it, I keep putting it off. It's one of those things I'll do "when I buy a new...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-23-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,861
Posted By ZachO
If this were a third-world country, where we just...

If this were a third-world country, where we just made things work, traveled somewhat slowly and carefully, yes, you'd be totally fine. I'm always shocked at what people use trucks like mine for in...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-22-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,732
Posted By ZachO
It's all about deciding which way to compromise...

It's all about deciding which way to compromise for your specific style of camping, and what feels like a "hassle" to you. To me, the "hassle" of towing a trailer is not worth the, to me, minor...
Forum: General Chat 02-22-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,047
Posted By ZachO
Out of curiosity, why do you use an inverter to...

Out of curiosity, why do you use an inverter to charge your phone? I have a cigarette lighter socket in my camper, which I do plug a similar inverter into to charge power tools and my laptop. But for...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-20-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,761
Posted By ZachO
Hmm. This starts to confirm my reluctant...

Hmm. This starts to confirm my reluctant suspicion that my leak is actually through my somewhat newly installed cable hatch in my roof for my solar cables. The surface of the hatch is sealed very...
Forum: General Chat 02-20-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,047
Posted By ZachO
I agree that at least for camping, this would be...

I agree that at least for camping, this would be a solution looking for a problem. I never have needed a generator or any power source other than my battery and the sun, and don't expect to ever need...
Forum: General Chat 02-19-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 4,047
Posted By ZachO
A read a review of the new Ford pickups and saw...

A read a review of the new Ford pickups and saw some of this stuff. Really cool, really impressive.

But a generator is a generator. You don't mean generator-free camping. You mean a...
Forum: General Chat 02-18-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,006
Posted By ZachO
That's a very good point. I had friends...

That's a very good point.

I had friends cancel a Christmas trip to Hawaii, not because they were especially worried about getting sick, but because if for some reason they were forced to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-18-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,761
Posted By ZachO
Water will find its way into any gap eventually,...

Water will find its way into any gap eventually, without any help.

The reason I scrape the snow off my roof all winter is that I can picture what happens. The sun hits the camper, snow slowly (or...
Forum: General Chat 02-18-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,006
Posted By ZachO
At least until the fires start, the air is better...

At least until the fires start, the air is better out here than over there! Assuming you want mostly travel and camp, it's perfectly safe.

My hope is that for those of a retired age, by late...
Forum: General Chat 02-18-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,006
Posted By ZachO
People are coming out of the woodwork for this...

People are coming out of the woodwork for this one!

That's great.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-18-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,761
Posted By ZachO
Yes, there have been a few belly band threads,...

Yes, there have been a few belly band threads, and I think a couple of them were Bigfoot-specific. It's something I plan to do this summer. I developed a leak last year that I cannot track down, and...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-17-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,732
Posted By ZachO
And it's always possible that if I tried one out...

And it's always possible that if I tried one out for a weekend, I'd be converted. As things are, I see them on the road and think "nah".
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-17-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,732
Posted By ZachO
I get the appeal of teardrops, I think, but they...

I get the appeal of teardrops, I think, but they aren't for me. I refer to them as "coffins on wheels". I know everyone has their own standards, wants, needs, and tow vehicle, but for me, the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-16-2021, 05:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,503
Posted By ZachO
The site isn't really loading for me, so I'm not...

The site isn't really loading for me, so I'm not sure there...

I can only assume that Challenger doors can't be any worse than what's on there now. And if money isn't an issue, I'll bet it will...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-15-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,761
Posted By ZachO
I had taken photos of the whole process of taking...

I had taken photos of the whole process of taking my door apart, and where the screws were, but I decided it wasn't worth posting that whole part of the process and I didn't keep the photos.

But...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-14-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,955
Posted By ZachO
Be like water, my friend.

Be like water, my friend.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-14-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,955
Posted By ZachO
I knew I'd learn something if I made a statement...

I knew I'd learn something if I made a statement like that.

I agree that wood is not ideal. I think it's felt like a necessary evil for a long time, but that time is clearly over. There's really...
Forum: General Chat 02-13-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,610
Posted By ZachO
Edited my post out of respect for a thread meant...

Edited my post out of respect for a thread meant to celebrate Floyd.

I'm sure we can pick up this argument somewhere else. :)
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-13-2021, 09:14 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,955
Posted By ZachO
Seems like there are new ideas coming out, but...

Seems like there are new ideas coming out, but really the only debates I've seen are the full tub fiberglass trailer vs open bottom. Someone will prove me wrong but I think as of now, all fiberglass...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-13-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,349
Posted By ZachO
Nice. What's he got there, about 2" of clearance...

Nice. What's he got there, about 2" of clearance into that storage shed? :D
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 02-13-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 27,283
Posted By ZachO
That looks great! I've had all sorts of...

That looks great!

I've had all sorts of problems with my fridge not keeping up in hot temperatures, but oddly enough, I also have problems with it freezing my food when it gets cold outside. If...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 02-12-2021, 05:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 27,283
Posted By ZachO
Hey Walt. Yeah, when I saw the forecast, I...

Hey Walt. Yeah, when I saw the forecast, I winterized. I actually had to take it to a car wash and spray the drain valve and cover with hot water to get them to open. Luckily the black tank was...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-12-2021, 01:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,955
Posted By ZachO
I looked back because I remember a thread on...

I looked back because I remember a thread on these a while back and an employee had posted. Basically, he joined, posted that he was available for questions, then never posted again unfortunately. I...
Forum: Fulltiming in a Molded Fiberglass Trailer 02-12-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 27,283
Posted By ZachO
I hadn't noticed this thread. I like hearing the...

I hadn't noticed this thread. I like hearing the Bigfoot experiences!

I had a chance to do a low-consequence test of my Bigfoot in cold temps last fall. I hadn't moved into my house yet, and was...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-10-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,452
Posted By ZachO
Almost any appliance you can find that was built...

Almost any appliance you can find that was built for sailboats will be a massive improvement over anything you find built for RVs.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-07-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,798
Posted By ZachO
Well I finally decided to just google it. Amazing...

Well I finally decided to just google it. Amazing how that option sometimes still slips my mind at first. Pretty similar to what you posted, but probably way more effective. T-case parking brake...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-07-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,798
Posted By ZachO
Makes sense that "park" on an auto tranny has...

Makes sense that "park" on an auto tranny has always been something similar. I think it was just him calling it a parking brake (or maybe I should go back and see what term he actually used) that...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-06-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,798
Posted By ZachO
I'm sure this is a completely different thing,...

I'm sure this is a completely different thing, but I thought I remembered reading on a forum at some point that a parking brake like that was illegal...I had no idea why then and still don't know....
Forum: General Chat 02-06-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,006
Posted By ZachO
Weiser is legendary. You'll find everything from...

Weiser is legendary. You'll find everything from beginners to world-class players there, and I hear it's gigantic. I've never made it over.
Forum: General Chat 02-05-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,006
Posted By ZachO
The Livingston Fiddlers Picnic gets a lot of...

The Livingston Fiddlers Picnic gets a lot of country swing, and one of the guys in the first few photos is a good friend of mine who plays a lot of gypsy jazz.

Fiddlers Picnic...
Forum: General Chat 02-05-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 32,408
Posted By ZachO
I'm afraid I don't respect your authority to tell...

I'm afraid I don't respect your authority to tell me what threads I'm welcome in. This forum is for discussion, for anyone with thoughts on the topic in question.

And no, it's pretty clear I...
Forum: General Chat 02-05-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 32,408
Posted By ZachO
Yes, my issue with this is A- the...

Yes, my issue with this is

A- the religiosity (would you sell to a non-christian? and certainly christians have never sacrificed anyone...) and

B- the fishiness of Anthony showing up,...
Forum: General Chat 02-05-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 32,408
Posted By ZachO
One thing seems certain...Cortes is going to have...

One thing seems certain...Cortes is going to have to advertise for buyers elsewhere. Pretty negative, deceptive introduction to this forum.
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 32,408
Posted By ZachO
As funny as it is to play along with the game,...

As funny as it is to play along with the game, having one person play two different forum members is probably against a very fundamental rule of this forum, and I personally wouldn't mess with it.
...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2021, 06:06 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 32,408
Posted By ZachO
Well now we're onto something. See personally I...

Well now we're onto something. See personally I want to block waves. Radio, wifi, cell. 5G! :D

So maybe I should look into this...

In all seriousness, I do suspect that all these waves are far...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,006
Posted By ZachO
:) There are actually no rules like that at...

:)

There are actually no rules like that at these jams, but you might get dirty looks or groans, which are basically the same as rules...

No, in the end, "be nice" is the only rule. Everything...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 32,408
Posted By ZachO
It's funny, maybe I messed up last night...

It's funny, maybe I messed up last night searching "aluminized fiberglass" but the search came up with nothing. When I search now I'm getting results.

No word on the astroturfing accusation.
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 32,408
Posted By ZachO
Marketing. You can find "1208 biaxial fiberglass"...

Marketing. You can find "1208 biaxial fiberglass" online, but they seem to have taken their description that this particular fiberglass is strong like aluminum, and found a way to incorporate that...
Forum: General Chat 02-04-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,006
Posted By ZachO
There are several around Montana, but though it's...

There are several around Montana, but though it's been perfectly safe to travel for the last year, it hasn't been safe to gather in numbers. All the jams I know of were cancelled.

I've gotten out...
Forum: General Chat 02-03-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 201
Views: 32,408
Posted By ZachO
Well Anthony, Cortes employee on an astroturfing...

Well Anthony, Cortes employee on an astroturfing (I had to look that one up, too. I love it) campaign or not, don't let us scare you away. You're getting the same treatment any brand-new member with...
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