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Forum: General Chat 06-26-2019, 02:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 46,110
Posted By Andrew AK
Tami, Your best option is probably...

Tami,

Your best option is probably Greyhound to get close to Backus, and the then get picked up. I've taken the bus to Hackensack, but not sure on current routes or options.

Edit: looks like...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-29-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,305
Posted By Andrew AK
Thanks Jon. Yes, I was only describing why we...

Thanks Jon. Yes, I was only describing why we shifted away from the previous propane setup we had and the moisture problems it created.

I would guess that you do find more risky or old heater...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-28-2019, 11:56 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,305
Posted By Andrew AK
Diesel heaters are commonly a closed-combustion...

Diesel heaters are commonly a closed-combustion chamber (no visible flame) while most propane heaters dont need to be because their byproducts are safer. However, the open-combustion propane burners,...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-24-2019, 01:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,238
Posted By Andrew AK
I also put a ring of sealant (I used butyl tape...

I also put a ring of sealant (I used butyl tape where you used caulk) around the frame rim where there was a wood floor edge sitting on the metal. I also sprayed the bottom with truck bed liner, but...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-23-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,305
Posted By Andrew AK
I haven't seen anyone talking about doing it, but...

I haven't seen anyone talking about doing it, but I doubt its efficacy as it is likely taking gunk to a different level that might kill the fuel intake system.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-22-2019, 06:27 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,305
Posted By Andrew AK
Denece and Gompka, both good takes. Denece, much...

Denece and Gompka, both good takes. Denece, much like a car, an ounce of maintenance goes a long way. There are protocols for keeping fuel lines "ungunked" and ways to clean the system if deferred...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-20-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,305
Posted By Andrew AK
Here is what the heater looks like, if anyone...

Here is what the heater looks like, if anyone hasn't seen one. And you can find em for ~$100-150 shipped (even to Alaska).

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/HQcGxnz__lA/maxresdefault.jpg

Thanks for the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-16-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,305
Posted By Andrew AK
Thanks for your input on why you think propane is...

Thanks for your input on why you think propane is superior to diesel. For a number of reasons, I have decided to try a diesel heater, but the relative merits of the available propane heaters versus...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-16-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 17,305
Posted By Andrew AK
Diesel Heater Install

Curious if anyone has done an installation of one of the Chinese diesel heaters (Webasto style) into a scamp or similar wood floored fiberglass trailer.

We've been getting by without an installed...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-01-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,662
Posted By Andrew AK
Ya, I went almost no holes, and sealed in my vent...

Ya, I went almost no holes, and sealed in my vent for that reason. Creating the air gap is the least fun part of the reflectix job, and the different ways to do that has been discussed in depth...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-01-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,662
Posted By Andrew AK
200sq ft, and a gallon of contact cement

I just did this to my 1988 '13 scamp. I purchased 250sq ft, (125' LF, "24 wide) off eBay for about $90 (look up reflective double bubble wrap) and I still had about 75sq ft left with a lot of trim...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-06-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,483
Posted By Andrew AK
Updates

Trailer is usable!

Had it out in some below zero F temps and all was well. The weap holes in the small side windows had some pretty impressive icicles, but we stayed warm and dry inside. A lot of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-05-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,483
Posted By Andrew AK
Ended up finding some cheap marine epoxy to do...

Ended up finding some cheap marine epoxy to do the tabbing rather than using poly resin due to odors in the shared garage from the poly and the amount of surface prep I had to do on previous poly...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-04-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,483
Posted By Andrew AK
Only planned rivets are at the closet and the...

Only planned rivets are at the closet and the already existing rivets on the drip cover over the door. Might end up having a few on an exhaust fan and vent cover, but only if I get lazy.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2017, 11:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,483
Posted By Andrew AK
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-28-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,483
Posted By Andrew AK
Updates

Realized it's almost one year later, and after a year of skiing, fishing, and traveling, the trailer is getting ready to emerge from its year in the garage. Here are some pics of its progression.
...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-28-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,223
Posted By Andrew AK
Solving the reflectix problem

My scientific internet research supports the belief that reflectix really only functions as an insulator when there is a dead air space between the radiant barrier and the shell. The real benefit of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-25-2016, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,665
Posted By Andrew AK
thank you for all of the sage advice. I ended up...

thank you for all of the sage advice. I ended up making a rough mold on a free piece of lexan, one layer thick and then taping it in and some wood ribs on the backside to support the thin layer.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-17-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,483
Posted By Andrew AK
UPDATES A little over a month into the...

UPDATES

A little over a month into the rebuild process. Most of the time has been spent planning, building a rather costly ("spendy" for you Minnesohtins) cache of supplies and new tools, and a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-14-2016, 12:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,665
Posted By Andrew AK
Thanks for the replies and ideas. I'm comfortable...

Thanks for the replies and ideas. I'm comfortable with the glass repair in general, just seeking a solution to match the egg's roundness.

Unfortunately that section is very round- so round that I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-13-2016, 04:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,665
Posted By Andrew AK
The hole is about 18" x 30", or the size of a...

The hole is about 18" x 30", or the size of a window AC unit : ) Front of trailer below plexi window if not clear from the image
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-13-2016, 04:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,665
Posted By Andrew AK
Big hole in fiberglass- looking for ideas on fix.

Complete interior rebuild on my hands and questioning my fiberglass repair skills on a very large hole on a very round section of my 13' Scamp.

My idea: tape wax paper covered heavy posterboard...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-09-2016, 10:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,483
Posted By Andrew AK
Scamp '13- total rebuild

Bought trailer knowing it was in bad shape. I learned how terrible it was once I got it home and started gutting it. Maybe worst I've seen. As you can see, all of the wood is now gone and not much of...
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