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Forum: General Chat 09-01-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,071
Posted By thekas
Yup indeed a classic oversupply & overpriced...

Yup indeed a classic oversupply & overpriced market ! In a year or two there will be loads of cheap product available with very few buyers. How can anyone except for the for the very few fortunate...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-31-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 982
Posted By thekas
Blowing air is definitely the best way to...

Blowing air is definitely the best way to winterize & or evacuate water from pipes. The method you use for the air fitting is brilliant, I have permanently installed a schrader valve in an accessible...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2021, 01:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By thekas
For me using gelcoat is not cost effective as...

For me using gelcoat is not cost effective as experience rules when it comes to cost effectiveness. Small repair spots of a couple sq.ft maybe but to repaint a whole boat or trailer, not for me. Just...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-14-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,012
Posted By thekas
If you never spray painted anything ever I would...

If you never spray painted anything ever I would hire an experienced painter. No pro would ever consider using gelcoat it is just not cost effective. I have painted hundreds of fiberglass boats &...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 05-04-2021, 11:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,604
Posted By thekas
Cost Effective Work

It all comes down to cost effectiveness. I have worked with wood & composites in the boat building & repair trade for 40+ years. What you are attempting is like reinventing the wheel , lol.
If it is...
Forum: General Chat 04-21-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,647
Posted By thekas
Spectacular photos ~

Spectacular photos ~
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-12-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,094
Posted By thekas
Just give it a rough sand 100 grit no need to...

Just give it a rough sand 100 grit no need to remove the existing gel coat . That is the beauty of epoxy , it is better than fiberglass resin as it sticks to virtually anything , especially...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-12-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,094
Posted By thekas
Fiberglass restore response

If what it looks like is not of a major concern as I gathered when you mentioned "Slathering something over it". Epoxy is the best because it will be a base for when you go to finish it for aesthetic...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-12-2020, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,453
Posted By thekas
I wish to thank Ardith for posting this one & all...

I wish to thank Ardith for posting this one & all those great responders because without them this would not exist.
When I first saw the side view of this camper I thought great Idea a hinged...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-05-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,392
Posted By thekas
Great Picture of a serious problem ~ ~ ~

Thank you for posting such a great picture depicting a very serious problem & an easy common mistake !
Play safe ~ ~ ~
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-09-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,217
Posted By thekas
Always remember to vent the unit as temperatures...

Always remember to vent the unit as temperatures in the cabin will get excessive. I always use an odor absorber as well to keep it a happy place.
Enjoy your new camper in good health.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 04-08-2020, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,922
Posted By thekas
Multi purpose pole

looks like a great idea & has several other useful applications
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-07-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,697
Posted By thekas
does your trailer have a leading arm or trailing arm axle orientation?

Never gave this much thought until you mentioned it. Why do think they switched from leading to trailing ?
Less whiplash = better ride ?
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-04-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,052
Posted By thekas
Sorry to offend the easily offended !

I really had no intention to be rude or offend anyone. It just seems since most of us are trying to enjoy nature or "the great outdoors" why do we need to complicate it to no end needing even more...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-04-2020, 04:10 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 19,052
Posted By thekas
No electric generator here

Now after reading all of these posts about generators & a/c units , toasters water heaters ect. i am certainly scratching my head at why anyone would want to get out in the open air & contaminate it...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-04-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,697
Posted By thekas
Hi Susan, To lift any axle is the same on car,...

Hi Susan,
To lift any axle is the same on car, truck, & trailer is the easiest. just drop the axle down from the frame. I do have a question though, WHY ?
The higher the trailer rides the more wind...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-26-2020, 11:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 878
Posted By thekas
I have done numerous spray foam jobs. Once did a...

I have done numerous spray foam jobs. Once did a camper van & as in my house the use of a conduit will solve the issue of wire access. You can use pvc pex abs any type of smooth pipe or hose. For...
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