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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-16-2024, 10:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,144
Posted By mosquito13
Call around and find a custom glass installer....

Call around and find a custom glass installer. Lot harder to do then you think. Maybe pay for one install and be present for a better understanding of the complexity of the skills needed.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-06-2024, 04:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 838
Posted By mosquito13
Might look at the boating forums. Soft...

Might look at the boating forums. Soft decks/floors common and lots of real life threads. I did my 21' pathfinder bayboat deck with 1" honeycomb carbon fiber sheets and glassed it in place myself....
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-04-2024, 01:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By mosquito13
Solar powered 4 tire monitor system $25

Will see if it lives up but at $25 I am chancing it. Have ordered off Aliexpress and been very happy. Usually 11 days to Florida shipping .
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-28-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 722
Posted By mosquito13
Put a lock on safety chain ..

Put a lock on safety chain ..
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 02-07-2024, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 980
Posted By mosquito13
Recommend looking for camper on fb market place...

Recommend looking for camper on fb market place and Craigslist. This and other forums prices are artificially high . Same follows for any item specific forums. Putting a battery in , or two is easy...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-29-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 588
Posted By mosquito13
Just finished a round trip Fla to Ottawa using a...

Just finished a round trip Fla to Ottawa using a Echo. Did not follow any particular on plugging in . Removed it daily as was using the Outback to get to sunset fishing spots . Once I sorted the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 09-29-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 501
Posted By mosquito13
Simpleton Gel Coat Repair

Helped a friend do a quick fix on a boat he was flipping. Was actually impressed with this product . Do use a angle grinder to V the cracks to give the product something to adhere to. I would not...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-09-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By mosquito13
Had to add extensions

The rear levelers at full down were 4" in the air. Cut a old aluminum trailer spread bar 4"x3"x4" and bolted to the bottom of levelers. That and added 8 pieces of same to my leveling block box.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 805
Posted By mosquito13
For Casita Owners with the Old Adco Torsion Axless

Mine was shot and Adco is out of biz.. So I ordered a custom Dextor. Couple things I didn't catch when ordering. Adco and Dextor have the long end of the axle pads( where the frame sets on the axle)...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-19-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 566
Posted By mosquito13
Old School Body Lift

5/16" x 2"x4" welded steel. 5/8" hardened fasteners be sure to triangulate the axle to the ball for alignment. Pulled from so many body lifts done on trucks to fit bigger tires. Gave me 15" to the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-17-2023, 11:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By mosquito13
I have the build sheet(special order axle) with...

I have the build sheet(special order axle) with all specs. with all the documentation of the trailer and Maintance logs. One of the first things I inspect when buying any trailer is running gear....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-16-2023, 09:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,335
Posted By mosquito13
New Dexter Axle(protecting a investment)

The 6-8 week build lead came and I drove up to the Dextor plant in Plant City Fla yesterday to collect the new axle. Before installing decided to remove all the factory build stickers covering the...
Forum: General Chat 07-27-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 266
Posted By mosquito13
Rich

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/925161168551564/?mibextid=dXMIcH
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-15-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By mosquito13
Pulled one of the boxes out of the trash bin. The...

Pulled one of the boxes out of the trash bin. The spark arrestors must be 30 year old stock as don't remember working on yanmar gens since living on a sailboat and doing marine instalations in early...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By mosquito13
McGiver i.e. Making it work with what you have...

McGiver i.e. Making it work with what you have lying about (what that guy could do with a roll of duct tape and a pair of gym socks...). Worked ok overnight, so 8 hours run. Can it be improved on, I...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-14-2023, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 647
Posted By mosquito13
Super Trap with 6 Disc for Whisper Quiet

Dual fuel champions McGiver modification. Ran over night. Had to double check they were running. Set up buddies predators same.
Forum: General Chat 07-13-2023, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 673
Posted By mosquito13
Covers and Carport Covers and Solar Breakdown

I have been blowing thru carport and car covers every year because of breakdown from the sun. Was topcoating my flat roof two years ago with rubberized silicone white roof paint. Decided to coat the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 07-12-2023, 07:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 830
Posted By mosquito13
Casita Curtain Clips

Want to replace the curtains with black out curtains to brighten up and darken my Casita. The curtain slides use a c clip need a source for them.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-16-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,199
Posted By mosquito13
I tow our camper with. A 2019 outback. Did go for...

I tow our camper with. A 2019 outback. Did go for the 3.6 flat six engine. No issues though do recommend electric brakes as it's a light car. Most of my tow experience has been with dual axles boat...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-30-2023, 09:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 459
Posted By mosquito13
Frame Maintenance

Have the trailer up on lift for a axle swap and wanted to inspect welds. ( I have had numerous campers on lifts with no ill effects, how to's are covered in lots of posts here and on manufactures web...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-30-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 446
Posted By mosquito13
Carlisle Radial Trail HD review

Had wheels off to measure up for a new axle and thought would do a quick review. Purchased two years ago off Amazon and mounted balanced locally. $78 free delivery to door + $12 mount,balance,...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-11-2023, 12:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,752
Posted By mosquito13
Recreational Gas AKA Rec Gas AKA Non Ethonal

Unless your running a high compression ,high reving engine (motors are electric) you do not need to worry about octane. If you have pinging think tuning. Rec Gas is best but expensive. Should be run...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-12-2023, 08:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,979
Posted By mosquito13
Predator Reliability

I own a couple . Only failure I have had was from user error with overloading a 2000. A/C running and coffee maker.... Replaced no questions asked at store in rural Tenn.. Try that with a Honda.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-04-2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,979
Posted By mosquito13
Harbor Freight Warranty Rocks

I own several predator invertor gen sets from 2000to my home 9000watt unit. All get the 2 year extended warranty purchased. For years at fish camp we used two 2000's in parallel. Couple years back...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-13-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 917
Posted By mosquito13
What do these #'s on my axle mean?

1000 words and yes it's on a lift with 2' lengths of 2x6 boards on the four posts spreading the load. Done this with several trailers with no I'll effects.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-13-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,373
Posted By mosquito13
What is your tongue weight?

Not understanding why you didn't just move some weight to the back of the camper and lift it off the ball. Could be as easy as having someone stand on the campers bumper. I am no Heman , but find...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-11-2022, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,619
Posted By mosquito13
Just saw this in my FB feed. Kinda would make it...

Just saw this in my FB feed. Kinda would make it idiot proof I guess. I've never had a problem but my routine of hooking up. Driving 20 feet and doing a walk around has always work for me....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-10-2022, 01:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,619
Posted By mosquito13
30 + years of owning multiple trailers never had...

30 + years of owning multiple trailers never had a falure. I do like a pintle hitch for my heavy car/ bobcat trailer but still it's got a ball. Maybe a preflight check list would do the same thing...
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By mosquito13
Probably scam ,but contacted and asked for more...

Probably scam ,but contacted and asked for more details.
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 11:51 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,407
Posted By mosquito13
Done it twice in a vw camper van. Plan on...

Done it twice in a vw camper van. Plan on everything breaking and being able to fix yourself. First time was 76 then in 90 . Great time and some of the best cold water fishing I have experienced.
Forum: General Chat 09-05-2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By mosquito13
S/S not Glass

Wonder what shipping would be. Seen on AliExpress.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 08-28-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 653
Posted By mosquito13
Good Review Before Starting a Electrical Project

Think of your camper as a boat. https://youtu.be/fqfqJaxL-uA
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-27-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,346
Posted By mosquito13
Buying a roll is cost prohibitive. I did not pay...

Buying a roll is cost prohibitive. I did not pay so do not know what it would have cost, traded a pass in my 64 Dodge 440, that and pizza while we were doing it. Would ask your favorite window tinter...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-18-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,346
Posted By mosquito13
Lexan Plexiglass Hack

I have installed lexan windows in hotrods and my camper. Downside of this material has been scratches.
Was at the track and this came up in the pit discussion. One of the guys was a hurricane...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-18-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,444
Posted By mosquito13
Spring helpers

I tow with a 2018 outback 3.6 . Noticed a slight sag when hooked up. Used a tounge scale and well within specs of ball weight. Simplest solution I found was spring helpers. Doesn't effect unloaded...
Forum: General Chat 07-09-2022, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,888
Posted By mosquito13
Low not slow . Check the HP #'s of the flat six...

Low not slow . Check the HP #'s of the flat six v/s the fours even with turbo.
Forum: General Chat 07-09-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,888
Posted By mosquito13
I looked at new four turbo but opted for slow...

I looked at new four turbo but opted for slow milage 2019 flat six. New issues with our Casita on the trucker grades in Tenn..
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-06-2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,789
Posted By mosquito13
Have used similar products in vans and hotrod...

Have used similar products in vans and hotrod builds. There are a ton of similar products. The foil / air cells make a huge difference in ceiling temps. Also big time noise reduction. Biggest...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-15-2022, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,187
Posted By mosquito13
I have cut down glass for hotrod projects. Also...

I have cut down glass for hotrod projects. Also installed polycarbonate on a drag car. Polycarbonate is more expensive but better product then Plex. ,(IMO) but it does yellow . Live in Florida...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-07-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,444
Posted By mosquito13
I have a 2018 outback 3.6 l . Towing a Casita . I...

I have a 2018 outback 3.6 l . Towing a Casita . I installed some spring helpers. Doesn't effect ride with no load but reduced sag when towing. Easy install. Recommend joining the Subaru owners forum....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-27-2022, 10:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,366
Posted By mosquito13
You have the 3.6 L flat six . Take it in for a...

You have the 3.6 L flat six . Take it in for a tune up and maybe go to tow mode or down shift. I have the 3.6 and carry a gen and dirt bike in the camper. No issues on the switch backs , trucker...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-14-2022, 06:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By mosquito13
SOLD on ebay

SOLD on ebay
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-13-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By mosquito13
More photos ,as to bathroom scales... Don't see...

More photos ,as to bathroom scales... Don't see any of the trailer shops using them. Not saying they won't work , just not designed to measure weight like applied to ball. Big thing is to have...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-11-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By mosquito13
The person who PM 'd me . I apologize, I lost...

The person who PM 'd me . I apologize, I lost your contact. If you are still interested please PM again.
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-08-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By mosquito13
The scale is for sale unless marked sold. I am...

The scale is for sale unless marked sold. I am unsubscribing form this thread as it is turning into a how to . Great info so read up. If your interested in a purchasing a scale for accurately...
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 04-06-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By mosquito13
If the ad is up it is for sale

If the ad is up it is for sale
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 03-31-2022, 04:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,341
Posted By mosquito13
Load Master Tongue Weight Scale - Florida

Take the guese work in loading your camper. Purchased scale when I was setting up boat trailers . Worked great as a aide in setting up our camper and making sure we kept the tounge weight correct...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-23-2022, 01:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,478
Posted By mosquito13
Hagerty great company. Have four 40+year old...

Hagerty great company. Have four 40+year old hotrods and a couple motorcycles with them. Two claims over the years with quick payment. PS photo camper in your garage/pole barn.
Forum: Classified Archives 03-21-2022, 12:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By mosquito13
Pictures are worth $15000

Went to the linked ad ,saw no pictures.
Forum: Forum Admin, News & Announcements 02-23-2022, 08:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 989
Posted By mosquito13
No Subscription Forum

Nothing is free and I have not paid anything to visit here. So I guess that is the cost. Who here would pay up to be a member? I have a couple subscriptions and volunteer as a monitor for one site .
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