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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-22-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,602
Posted By GWMattson
I replaced the rotted out floor on a 1983 Burro. ...

I replaced the rotted out floor on a 1983 Burro. The floor holds the camper shell (and door area) together. I remember spending a few hours experimenting with strapping around the shell and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2022, 03:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By GWMattson
I had to delete the first "https://" from the link...

I had to delete the first "https://" from the link to get it to work. Thanks for posting. This looks like a great idea. I think I just changed my plans, and I'll do it this way.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-17-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,272
Posted By GWMattson
It seems like a lot of people had issues with air...

It seems like a lot of people had issues with air flow around the air conditioner and the unit heating up too much. Your method of sliding out the unit sounds like a great idea. Can you take some...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 07-17-2022, 04:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,272
Posted By GWMattson
Excellent installation. I'm planning to add AC...

Excellent installation. I'm planning to add AC to my Burro. My thought was to make a panel to cover the opening when I wasn't using the AC. But I like the access panel you used better. Where can...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-16-2022, 10:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 926
Posted By GWMattson
AC installation

I'm thinking about how to add AC to my 1983 Burro. I came up with a few ideas and would like to run them past the group. Any suggestions would be appreciated. The last thing I want to do is to...
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2022, 09:52 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,142
Posted By GWMattson
I agree that the term solid state lithium...

I agree that the term solid state lithium batteries is confusing. But that's the term they use. Traditional lithium batteries, like older capacitors, use liquid electrolyte. Solid state refers to...
Forum: General Chat 01-19-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,142
Posted By GWMattson
These limitations will change in a few years. ...

These limitations will change in a few years. Solid state lithium batteries will start coming out in cars. Toyota says that they will have a car with an electric car with a 500 mile cruising range...
Forum: General Chat 12-18-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,891
Posted By GWMattson
U.S. Composites is a top notch company. I've...

U.S. Composites is a top notch company. I've bought fiberglass resin, hardener, cloth and gelcoat from them in the past. Never had a bad experience with them.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 11-03-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,537
Posted By GWMattson
I got a Calmark cover for my Burro a couple years...

I got a Calmark cover for my Burro a couple years ago. It's great. I think it's worth the money. I hope to stop using it, and move the Burro inside, when my son gets his truck out of the extra...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-14-2020, 07:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,014
Posted By GWMattson
AC/heater for 83 Burro

My 83 Burro used to have a heater underneath the sink area. It was removed before I got it. The vent is still there, but sealed up inside the camper behind it. I can remove the added seal easily. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-12-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,453
Posted By GWMattson
Thanks Larry. I'll have to do this.

Thanks Larry. I'll have to do this.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-12-2020, 05:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,453
Posted By GWMattson
I got a bag awning from Marti's Awnings. I like...

I got a bag awning from Marti's Awnings. I like it because you can mount the rail (I used a Keder rail) so it seals to the camper and rain doesn't run down the side. The only thing I don't like...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-01-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,625
Posted By GWMattson
As an Electronic Engineer, I was very interested...

As an Electronic Engineer, I was very interested when LED lights started coming out. I followed blogs on their development. Many people did tear downs of them. The lighting industry seemed to be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-14-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,190
Posted By GWMattson
I had a similar type of leak around a window. ...

I had a similar type of leak around a window. The leak path was so slow that you wouldn't see it leaking during a rain, but a small puddle would show up later. I tried the hose several times with...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-20-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,652
Posted By GWMattson
I also recommend a bag awning from Marti's. ...

I also recommend a bag awning from Marti's. We've been very happy with ours. One great thing about a bag awning is that you can seal the rail to your camper and keep rain from running down the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-23-2019, 06:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,021
Posted By GWMattson
We recently switched from tent camping to a 13'...

We recently switched from tent camping to a 13' Burro. We were worried about not liking a small camper too. My solution was to buy a used one that needed work, and fix it up. We should easily be...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-03-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,844
Posted By GWMattson
OK, the mystery leak wasn't found when I first...

OK, the mystery leak wasn't found when I first posted this. It leaked again. I cleaned up all the adhesive and insulation above the window and found out that there was another leak in the seam...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-25-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,844
Posted By GWMattson
I used a bolt with a slightly bigger diameter...

I used a bolt with a slightly bigger diameter than the ones I removed to get a tight seal. The head had a flat bottom, and I used a washer between it and the neoprene washer. The thought crossed my...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,844
Posted By GWMattson
I guess I had it better than you. I bought my...

I guess I had it better than you. I bought my Burro from somebody who knew what he was doing. I think he fixed most of the problems. But I still find a few, like this leak. Good luck with your...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2019, 11:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,844
Posted By GWMattson
Good idea. I think I'll try it.

Good idea. I think I'll try it.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2019, 09:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,844
Posted By GWMattson
mystery leak found

I've been chasing down a mystery leak in my front window for about a month now. Today, I think I finally found the source. There is a rail for a rock guard/awning on top of the window. When I took...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-21-2019, 10:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,717
Posted By GWMattson
Thanks for the help. I'll get one ordered today.

Thanks for the help. I'll get one ordered today.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,717
Posted By GWMattson
Burro roof seam cover

I've spent the last month chasing down a mystery leak in my front window. Tonight, I removed the cover over the seam in the roof, removed a lot of silicon on it (a clue that somebody fixed a leak...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,202
Posted By GWMattson
Bruce, I like your idea. You really designed it...

Bruce, I like your idea. You really designed it well. I decided to go the portable route though. I took the panel off tonight and designed a stand so it could be placed on the ground. I'll make...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-19-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,202
Posted By GWMattson
I agree Gordon. Even if the VHB tape works, what...

I agree Gordon. Even if the VHB tape works, what it's mounted to can fail. I was doing some other searches and found that solar panels need airflow underneath to keep their temperatures down. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-19-2019, 07:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,202
Posted By GWMattson
solar panel mounting

When I bought my 83 Burro, the solar panel was mounted by hinges to the fan cover. I didn't like this and added some 3M dual lock Velcro around it and a strap to hold the other end down. While...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-31-2019, 09:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,393
Posted By GWMattson
I just walked out an took at look at my 83 Burro....

I just walked out an took at look at my 83 Burro. I've got the interior stripped while I do some gelcoat work. So I can see the structure. The Burro has a gap between the inner and outer shells. ...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-24-2019, 08:37 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,308
Posted By GWMattson
83 Burro door hinge fell off

Last weekend, when I was showing a friend my Burro, the top door hinge came off. Luckily, this happened when it was sitting in my driveway, and not while I was driving. I found some posts on this...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-25-2019, 07:00 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,725
Posted By GWMattson
Thanks Greg. I think I'll see what Marti has in...

Thanks Greg. I think I'll see what Marti has in stock before making my own. The price is good and it would be good to see a professionally made one before I try to make one.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-24-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,725
Posted By GWMattson
Thanks Greg. Back in the old days, when we...

Thanks Greg. Back in the old days, when we camped in a cheap leaky tent, we used to put a tarp over it for rain. It was very noisy in the wind. How noisy is the farm tarp you used? Would I have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-24-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,725
Posted By GWMattson
I've been looking for an awning just like you...

I've been looking for an awning just like you described. I want a rail that can seal to my Burro to keep the rain from dripping down the side. I've found these. I just don't know what type of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-13-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By GWMattson
Good to hear from you Bill. I finally decided to...

Good to hear from you Bill. I finally decided to go the belt and suspenders route on this one. I'm going to put some new screws in from the front side. They'll go through some thin aluminum flat...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-10-2019, 08:19 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,654
Posted By GWMattson
I see that I found a Ford guy. I've always been...

I see that I found a Ford guy. I've always been a Ford guy too. I only bought the Ram because it came with a 3 liter diesel. I've been waiting years for somebody to put a sanely sized diesel in a...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-09-2019, 07:19 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 11,654
Posted By GWMattson
I looked at the Fords before buying my Dodge. ...

I looked at the Fords before buying my Dodge. The ecoboost had similar torque and horsepower to the V8, and only about 1 mpg higher mileage. The ecoboost is more complex than the V8. This means...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By GWMattson
You guys keep giving me ideas. I love this site....

You guys keep giving me ideas. I love this site. Now I'm thinking about putting it inside the frame like it was before. But I'd glue it with construction adhesive - something for plastic and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-07-2019, 05:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By GWMattson
Here are pictures of the piece that blew off. It...

Here are pictures of the piece that blew off. It looks like it was tucked inside the aluminum frame. I think the black line around the outside is where it touched the outside of the frame. It only...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2019, 08:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By GWMattson
Glenn, Your inside frame looks just like mine,...

Glenn, Your inside frame looks just like mine, but the outside is different. It looks like your rock guard mounts outside the channel of the inside frame and something else holds it against the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-06-2019, 06:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By GWMattson
I actually have the rock guard that blew out. ...

I actually have the rock guard that blew out. It's still in good condition. I'm just wondering how the rock guard was attached to the aluminum frame from the factory. And how other people have...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 03-03-2019, 06:52 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,226
Posted By GWMattson
How you go about replacing the floor depends on...

How you go about replacing the floor depends on the construction of the trailer. On my Burro, the floor was bolted to the trailer frame, and the camper was fiberglassed to the floor. The camper...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-02-2019, 05:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By GWMattson
I thought I did attach pictures in my original...

I thought I did attach pictures in my original post. Let's try this again.

I don't know how the rock guard was originally attached. It sits in a 1/2 inch aluminum channel (about 1/2 inch). Now...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-01-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,206
Posted By GWMattson
Burro rock guard

I finally finished replacing the floor and sealing up my Burro and moved it outside. High winds blew the rock guard out of it's frame. It looks like the frame is aluminum. Some kind of plastic...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-23-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,708
Posted By GWMattson
I always wore a respirator when I cut or sanded...

I always wore a respirator when I cut or sanded the fiberglass. I also pulled my camper outside and put a big fan in the door to blow as much of the dust outside as possible. When I was done with...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-06-2019, 05:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,474
Posted By GWMattson
Thanks for the reply. I want to make a more...

Thanks for the reply. I want to make a more personalized decal. There's a few graphic and sign shops in town. I'll call around and see who can do it
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-03-2019, 08:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,474
Posted By GWMattson
The previous owner had some great looking decals...

The previous owner had some great looking decals made for the Burro. I'm going to keep these, and I'd like to add another one. Does anybody know where to get decals like these made?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-02-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,047
Posted By GWMattson
I assume that your converter was charging the...

I assume that your converter was charging the battery and your 12V power was drawn off the battery. If the converter died, you will still have 12V power until the battery drains. A quick way to...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-16-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,650
Posted By GWMattson
Thanks for the reply. I always get good advice...

Thanks for the reply. I always get good advice from this site.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 12-16-2018, 05:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,650
Posted By GWMattson
Jack. I bought a Burro, and I'd like to add an...

Jack. I bought a Burro, and I'd like to add an awning. The Bus Depot awning looks pretty good. And there are plenty of places to buy C channels from. One question I have is how well does the C...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-05-2018, 08:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,474
Posted By GWMattson
Thrifty Bill. I finally followed this link. ...

Thrifty Bill. I finally followed this link. Lots of good information here. After crawling around the top of the trailer for a while, I decided that it does need some finishing. I'll try the...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 11-27-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,315
Posted By GWMattson
I'm a EE too. I've been a power supply supply...

I'm a EE too. I've been a power supply supply specialist for about 20 years. I'm looking for a battery charger that can run off a 40W solar panel, 12V from the car battery, or 110V AC. I haven't...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 11-25-2018, 05:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,474
Posted By GWMattson
I just put the floor in, and I'm in the process...

I just put the floor in, and I'm in the process of fiberglassing it to the shell. Looking in the wheelwells, I see the exposed edges of the floor below the shell. I'd like to cover these up and...
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