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Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-03-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By jbenkovich
Hi again, I looked up the Jackery and I have...

Hi again, I looked up the Jackery and I have something similar, Goal Zero, that powers my usb lights, phone etc. Have a great first solo trip, you will most likely get inquires and thumbs up with...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 04-03-2021, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 970
Posted By jbenkovich
Hi Becca, I also have a 72 Trail Mite and I...

Hi Becca,
I also have a 72 Trail Mite and I haven't replaced much. I did buy new door hinges from Scamp and I found taillight covers at an RV junk yard. The old Coleman stove and heater work. I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-20-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,458
Posted By jbenkovich
Paint won't take care of the frame on my 72 Trail...

Paint won't take care of the frame on my 72 Trail Mite, so I appreciate all your suggestions about different machinists and possible businesses to check out. A good winter project. Thanks to you all!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-14-2019, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,458
Posted By jbenkovich
Thank you! I thought I would ask about specific...

Thank you! I thought I would ask about specific help first but I will inquire with local fabricators/welders. I have a 72 Trail Mite, a vertical egg. Isn't your U Haul vertical design as well?
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-13-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,458
Posted By jbenkovich
Smile Rusty frame help

Hi, Does anyone in the Puget Sound area know someone that fixes or restores camper frames? I love all of you that have done incredible restorations but I have neither the skills or space. Thank...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-09-2019, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,038
Posted By jbenkovich
Hi Karin, You might be out on the road but...

Hi Karin, You might be out on the road but thought I would contact you anyway! I have tried and failed to epoxy a 1 x 2 piece of oak cut to the curve to the back of my TailMite as a base for my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-07-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 335
Views: 173,427
Posted By jbenkovich
How to epoxy wood to fiberglass shell

Hello, I went back to the first thread to ask this question and not sure if it is still active. I built a new lightweight wood table and bought Dyer table hardware strips that attach to the table...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2019, 09:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,145
Posted By jbenkovich
Trail Mite sidewall bulge

Thank you Bill for your reply. We also noticed that around the site of the bulge when pushed in it was solid compared to around it where the fiberglass would give al little. Maybe it's the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,145
Posted By jbenkovich
Bulge in sidewall of camper

Hello!
Just noticed a slight bulge outward in the wall of my 72 Trail Mite. Since this shell is a vertical egg, I'm not sure what the cause could be? Kind of looks like someone large is sitting...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-24-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,010
Posted By jbenkovich
Smile Thank you so much for your experience with a new...

Thank you so much for your experience with a new table attachment! I am going to go this route and I know it will be more stable the center pole. Another member wrote how he attached wood blocks...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-23-2019, 10:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,160
Posted By jbenkovich
Hi Steve, I'm trying to do something similar in...

Hi Steve, I'm trying to do something similar in my 72 Trail Mite. Could you post a photo of the wood blocks and brackets. I'm new to all this but have a new table and would like a different...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-23-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,010
Posted By jbenkovich
Smile Best table bracket attachment

Hello, I cut a bigger table (30 x 40, 3/4 inch from Ultra light plywood) for the Trail Mite and pretty sure I will need to stabilize it somehow. Currently I am set up with the round metal piece in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-12-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,945
Posted By jbenkovich
Hi, The side window glass broke this winter on...

Hi, The side window glass broke this winter on my 72 Trailmite. I'm not sure of the process that I need to do to replace it. I would appreciate any help.
Thank you,
Julie
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-15-2018, 10:26 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,443
Posted By jbenkovich
Hi, Newbie here, did you glue the 1/8 plywood...

Hi,
Newbie here, did you glue the 1/8 plywood to the fiberglass, then the arborite?

Also, Donna mentioned putting linoleum right over the carpeting. I have very thin carpeting and wondering the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-09-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,316
Posted By jbenkovich
Smile Skip the battery!

Thanks everyone for your replies!
This week at Home Depot, I found an LED task light that is USB rechargeable. It comes with magnets and 3M adhesive. It attaches great under my stove hood and has...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 09-05-2018, 10:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,316
Posted By jbenkovich
Smile Goal Zero Batteries anyone?

Hi,
I have a 13ft 72 TrailMite and want a battery to charge 3 LED dome lights. I am considering all battery types and have looked at Goal Zero for their adaptability. To charge, you can plug them...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-01-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,913
Posted By jbenkovich
Hi! I have a 2014 CRV and towed for the first...

Hi!
I have a 2014 CRV and towed for the first time my 13 ft 72 TrailMite. I had no problems! Learning the backup procedures and still learning!
The best part was not having to crawl out of a...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-18-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,055
Posted By jbenkovich
Painting stovetops

Hi,
Has anyone had longterm success painting their stove and hood a different color using high heat paint?:)
Thanks,
Julie
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 05-16-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,549
Posted By jbenkovich
HI, The old Coleman is doing great after I...

HI,
The old Coleman is doing great after I bought a new propane tank! Love my coffee inside in the morning! I'm also sold on not crawling out of the tent in the morning after my first camping with...
Forum: Camp Cooking, Food & Recipes 04-20-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,549
Posted By jbenkovich
Speaking of a Coleman stove... I'm about to take...

Speaking of a Coleman stove... I'm about to take my first camping trip with my 72 TrailMite... The Coleman stove works inside, both burners burn blue but a very low level. It would take 15 minutes...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-18-2018, 08:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By jbenkovich
Converter or Not

Thanks John for your response, I appreciate your time.
I'm thinking maybe I don't need a converter at all... The battery will only light those little dome lights. An LED lantern and the likes might...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-17-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By jbenkovich
Replace converter for 1972 TrailMite

Hello,
My 1972 TrailMite (scamp like) needs a new power source so I can plug in and have a battery back up. The original had 15 amps. Any ideas out there?
thanks!
Julie
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