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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-09-2022, 08:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,714
Posted By Mike_L
Air moves from areas of higher pressure to areas...

Air moves from areas of higher pressure to areas of lower pressure. Your camper displaces the air that it moves through creating a higher pressure ahead of the camper and a lower pressure behind the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-05-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,472
Posted By Mike_L
In my opinion, if the weight of the WDH makes a...

In my opinion, if the weight of the WDH makes a significant difference to the towing capacity of your tug, maybe you need a stronger tug?
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 05-02-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,901
Posted By Mike_L
I believe all hot water tanks work that way. The...

I believe all hot water tanks work that way. The only other way to get the remaining water out of the hot water tank is through the drain valve.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-29-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,398
Posted By Mike_L
I usually replace both bearing and race. The race...

I usually replace both bearing and race. The race may not have visual damage but I'm not always sure and for the minimal cost of replacement, why take the chance of a road failure.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-29-2022, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,619
Posted By Mike_L
I carried a second battery for years but after I...

I carried a second battery for years but after I installed solar panels one was always enough.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-23-2022, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,201
Posted By Mike_L
As a boondocker, ground clearance is always a...

As a boondocker, ground clearance is always a concern. The first thing I check is the size of the wheel well and how much room there is for a larger wheel. If you have the space you can use a tire...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-23-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,314
Posted By Mike_L
Glad it worked for you.

Glad it worked for you.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-18-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,314
Posted By Mike_L
Good luck!

Good luck!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-17-2022, 01:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,314
Posted By Mike_L
320 grit will be good for final sanding before...

320 grit will be good for final sanding before primer and after priming before paint. If you want a really good shine, use your 400 grit water paper before the second coat of paint
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-16-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,084
Posted By Mike_L
My unit came new with a dometic fridge. It died...

My unit came new with a dometic fridge. It died days after the warranty expired. It was 30+ degrees C and I had steaks, etc to keep cool. I used a piece of speaker wire to "hot wire" the fridge and...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-16-2022, 04:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,003
Posted By Mike_L
My unit came with a fridge that runs on 120v AC,...

My unit came with a fridge that runs on 120v AC, 12v DC and propane. I understand the fridge actually runs on DC even when plugged into shore power, through the inboard battery charger.
I use the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2022, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,061
Posted By Mike_L
I hear you Gerry, I've bought used trailers and...

I hear you Gerry, I've bought used trailers and the plumbing/electrical modifications by previous owners just make me scratch my head.
My unit came with a ball valve on the cold line into and the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-06-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,061
Posted By Mike_L
As an aside, my unit came from the factory with a...

As an aside, my unit came from the factory with a valved water heater bypass.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-28-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,569
Posted By Mike_L
Same rules here but for years, no body took any...

Same rules here but for years, no body took any notice. Most folks had trailers, took them home from storage for a few days while preparing for use and them went camping. No one complained.
Then a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-19-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,152
Posted By Mike_L
The vehicle manufacturer, represented by the...

The vehicle manufacturer, represented by the Dealership, determines the capacities, including weight and towing capacities, of the vehicles they manufacture. Most jurisdictions require that these...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-19-2022, 11:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,152
Posted By Mike_L
I would expect a dealership to have the...

I would expect a dealership to have the information necessary to install a hitch, wiring etc. on the new vehicles they sell. Otherwise, I would find a shop that did know what they are doing and maybe...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-18-2022, 12:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,646
Posted By Mike_L
Here's the way I look at tugs. The tug needs...

Here's the way I look at tugs.
The tug needs sufficient power to tow the trailer without being "maxed out" all the time as this will shorted its life greatly. Towing up grades will require a...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-15-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Mike_L
I agree .... automotive products do yellow over...

I agree .... automotive products do yellow over time. I don't use rubbing compound as it is too abrasive. It does cut the oxide faster at the expense of thinning the gelcoat which I try to avoid. The...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-15-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,749
Posted By Mike_L
I have a small, portable battery powered pressure...

I have a small, portable battery powered pressure washer that I use to wash my ATVs and trailer. It doesn't have a high pressure so no concerns with forcing water through window/door seals etc. but...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-14-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,601
Posted By Mike_L
Your floor can be fixed using the information...

Your floor can be fixed using the information presented here. The rot is likely caused by water leak(s) so it is important to ensure these are addressed by the repairs.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-14-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,873
Posted By Mike_L
I would check the axel, bearings, brakes etc, the...

I would check the axel, bearings, brakes etc, the frame for rusting, the floor for soft spots and the windows/door for weather stripping leaks.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-11-2022, 12:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,646
Posted By Mike_L
I hear you Glenn, but finding the professional...

I hear you Glenn, but finding the professional can be a challenge. Some times the shop does a good job, sometimes not. I've seen both.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-11-2022, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,745
Posted By Mike_L
Almost all tugs will use more fuel when towing as...

Almost all tugs will use more fuel when towing as the engine works harder. Tugs that are maxed out will wear much quicker so maintenance will be higher.
I switched from a 1/2 ton gas to a 3/4 diesel...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-11-2022, 11:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,646
Posted By Mike_L
Different people take different perspectives on...

Different people take different perspectives on this issue. Some folks determine what they can possibly tow while others determine what they can comfortably tow. Initially I took the first...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-11-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,787
Posted By Mike_L
I'm not sure why these cracks are appearing...

I'm not sure why these cracks are appearing however in my experience, fiberglass is very strong and cracks can indicate an underlying problem. Maybe the underlying problem is the support structures...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-04-2022, 04:33 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,905
Posted By Mike_L
I'm an exclusive boondocker. Highway travel isn't...

I'm an exclusive boondocker. Highway travel isn't much of an issue but backcountry travel, up and down steep grades, rutted trails etc. can be a challenge.
While front wheel drive vehicles may be...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-04-2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,288
Posted By Mike_L
These trailer plugs are subject to sunlight,...

These trailer plugs are subject to sunlight, water and road debris exposure over time that degrades and corrodes their contacts etc. They are readily available. cheap to purchase. easily replaced but...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-04-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By Mike_L
Sunlight contains ultraviolet radiation. Over...

Sunlight contains ultraviolet radiation. Over time this UV radiation oxidizes (deteriorates) the polymer (plastic) making it discolored and brittle and prone to breakage as it flexes during travel,...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-04-2022, 03:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,138
Posted By Mike_L
Wash your unit with water and an automotive soap...

Wash your unit with water and an automotive soap to remove dirt and road debris. After it dries, use a power polisher and most any automotive polish to remove the oxide. Wipe off any remaining...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-26-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By Mike_L
Lost my fridge a little over two years after...

Lost my fridge a little over two years after buying new. Cheap off shore mother board delaminated. Original replacement $200. Dinosaur replacement $100. Dinosaur board still working after 14 years....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-23-2022, 04:31 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,541
Posted By Mike_L
Bought my trailer new so it came with one. Each...

Bought my trailer new so it came with one. Each year when it comes out of storage I test the AC and the microwave. I'm a strict boondocker so otherwise I've never used either.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 02-23-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By Mike_L
Great little units. I got one at the wreckers for...

Great little units. I got one at the wreckers for cheap.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-23-2022, 04:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By Mike_L
Condensation occurs when warmer moist air...

Condensation occurs when warmer moist air contacts a cold surface like the metal frame on your window. A foam tape will cover the cold metal surface and prevent contact with the moist air. You may...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-23-2022, 04:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,825
Posted By Mike_L
Most of the solar panels I have used came with an...

Most of the solar panels I have used came with an SAE fitting. If not, I changed it. SAE fittings are cheap, readily available and work well. No adapter necessary.
Any charge controller that can...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-20-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 812
Posted By Mike_L
Thinner, as the name applies, is intended to...

Thinner, as the name applies, is intended to dilute the primer and is usually required for spray application as it is too thick to spray otherwise. Other means of application, brush or roller, you...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-12-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,914
Posted By Mike_L
Agreed. I worked my way through school in an auto...

Agreed. I worked my way through school in an auto body shop so I've seen how these things work.
Prep is 90% of a good paint job. No paint, of any quality, will look good if not properly prepared....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-09-2022, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,763
Posted By Mike_L
Your frame has rusted because moisture has...

Your frame has rusted because moisture has contacted bare metal, likely because the original coating has been lost over time. While there are products that can be applied over rust, this should be...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-08-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,896
Posted By Mike_L
Rust Oleum will work but it is not a catalyzed...

Rust Oleum will work but it is not a catalyzed product which should last even longer. The main factor here is how well the prep is done. Spraying is the best means of application and then rolling....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-06-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,265
Posted By Mike_L
Been there, done that with my 14 foot Scamper. ...

Been there, done that with my 14 foot Scamper. I had a wheel attachment on the tongue jack and four pieces of 6x6 about a foot long to use as wheel...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-05-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,172
Posted By Mike_L
You can also install a toggle switch in the live...

You can also install a toggle switch in the live input to the thermostat.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-04-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,172
Posted By Mike_L
I had the same situation, then I found the on/off...

I had the same situation, then I found the on/off switch.
Forum: General Chat 01-31-2022, 04:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,480
Posted By Mike_L
I would have to agree with this. You may also get...

I would have to agree with this. You may also get better fuel mileage as your engine isn't maxed out all the time.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-30-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,092
Posted By Mike_L
Some of these products may help temporarily but I...

Some of these products may help temporarily but I have found it's best to remove the window or door and reseal it. This is best done BEFORE leaks occur. Resealing a window is a lot less work and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,473
Posted By Mike_L
I got this as a birthday gift from my kids a few...

I got this as a birthday gift from my kids a few years ago. It came with a separate charge controller with lights to show "charging" and "charged". The charge controller has a diode to prevent...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-28-2022, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,914
Posted By Mike_L
Fiberglass takes primer and paint very well. I...

Fiberglass takes primer and paint very well.
I have NEVER been able to prep a unit for paint without using spot putty to eliminate all the small marks and imperfections that would otherwise ruin...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-28-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,473
Posted By Mike_L
I use a diesel tug to tow my trailer but little...

I use a diesel tug to tow my trailer but little else. It may sit for months without use. It has two 1100 amp batteries. I use a 10 watt solar panel placed on the truck's dash and connected to the...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 01-25-2022, 01:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,116
Posted By Mike_L
These doors can be repaired but depending on the...

These doors can be repaired but depending on the extent of the repair required, it can be a lot of work even if you have the tools and skills necessary to do it.
A good used door, if you can find...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 01-25-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,442
Posted By Mike_L
I've had success with Dicor products.

I've had success with Dicor products.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-23-2022, 02:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,769
Posted By Mike_L
Terry, I suspect this already exists. I have seen...

Terry, I suspect this already exists. I have seen some newer-than-mine trailers that have manual switching to access either or both batteries from inside the unit. I don't know if they will switch...
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,150
Posted By Mike_L
Moving any mass, like a tug and trailer, requires...

Moving any mass, like a tug and trailer, requires energy. Regardless of the energy source used. the physics remains the same.
Fossil fuel technology has been developed to make this energy source...
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