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Forum: Hi, I am.... 10-29-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,263
Posted By bigangelman
Take a hard look at the Casita's seems to be more...

Take a hard look at the Casita's seems to be more advanced better built. A FB group called Casita Campfire is very informative.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 10-26-2022, 05:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,879
Posted By bigangelman
How tight did tighten it? I'd back it off 1/4...

How tight did tighten it? I'd back it off 1/4 turn and try it again.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 08-06-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,638
Posted By bigangelman
The island is made for people riding the ferry...

The island is made for people riding the ferry and staying in their hotels/ rooms. And bicycles!
The area just south of the bridge seems to have the reputation of ripping people off. St. Ignace...
Forum: General Chat 07-28-2022, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 801
Posted By bigangelman
I would take headline down and get what you can...

I would take headline down and get what you can there and then go from the top inside. I would look at taking some fiberglass resin ( maybe thin it just a bit?) At little short on the hardener so you...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-25-2022, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,072
Posted By bigangelman
Solar for awnings

I would think about using solar panels as awning covering you front and rear windows while towing. I would make some adjustable legs/ support arms so when camping they can be adjust for best solar...
Forum: General Chat 06-18-2022, 04:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,108
Posted By bigangelman
It hasn't been released yet. So it's untested....

It hasn't been released yet. So it's untested. Sounds good though
Forum: Hi, I am.... 06-18-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,271
Posted By bigangelman
I just did another small fiberglass camper, I...

I just did another small fiberglass camper, I installed a high performance rooftop ac and separate gas furnace. Converted all the electrical to LEDs. I kept conventional battery. So I have all the...
Forum: General Chat 06-18-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,108
Posted By bigangelman
Yes starlink mobile is now available, you could...

Yes starlink mobile is now available, you could that while on the road and at home.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-02-2022, 08:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,767
Posted By bigangelman
Acetone

Please do not assume acetone is anything like GooGone! Acetone has the potential to do harm, unless you're very skilled at doing things like that I would say stay away! GooGone will get the job done....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-11-2022, 11:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,837
Posted By bigangelman
I agree the regulator should vertical on the...

I agree the regulator should vertical on the front. With it on the cover how are you going to service the battery's? You mention a leak?
I would make sure the battery box have some holes in it so...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-04-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,444
Posted By bigangelman
There is normally a pin directly under the axle...

There is normally a pin directly under the axle coming thru the springs. On my trailer I had a drop axle I put a straight axle in and it just right height now.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 04-20-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,978
Posted By bigangelman
People should not count on charging their...

People should not count on charging their trailers. The newer cars are very electrical with using most of everything having chips which are very sensitive to voltages. A fully charged vehicle battery...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-16-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,356
Posted By bigangelman
You can always use a lower gear at a slower...

You can always use a lower gear at a slower speed, worry more about stopping, so keep your downhill speed low. If using I40 you shouldn't have any issues to Grand Canyon, after Flagstaff you could...
Forum: General Chat 03-26-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,899
Posted By bigangelman
No Museum needed

All you have to do is stay up there for 2 weeks and visit only local places, to stay and eat. No fast food, think pasties. You will be converted singing with the rest of them!
Ya know it. Leave...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 03-23-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,244
Posted By bigangelman
Another reason is the newer vehicles are so...

Another reason is the newer vehicles are so electrical everything, putting the load of trailer on there too can drop the vehicle voltage and end up with problems there. Best if you have to is ad a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-19-2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,568
Posted By bigangelman
I removed a storage door from the side on my...

I removed a storage door from the side on my fiberglass trailer, and got a bunch of confidence from YouTube! The biggest was using a thin plywood covered in plastic over the hole where door once was....
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-28-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,504
Posted By bigangelman
Check out diysolarforum.com and his YouTube...

Check out diysolarforum.com and his YouTube channel: Will Prowse, he has done it knows his stuff and can communicate so most can understand it.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-28-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,432
Posted By bigangelman
If i recall it was around 73" from center of the...

If i recall it was around 73" from center of the spring to spring. I wouldn't order based on that. I would take yours apart then measure. I had found a place near Hartford,WI that would make it as I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-26-2022, 11:22 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 7,504
Posted By bigangelman
I would either look at those small diesel...

I would either look at those small diesel heaters, or one of those very high efficiency mini split heat pump ac units, you would then get both heat and cooling. Spend the money on extra battery and...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-26-2022, 04:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,432
Posted By bigangelman
Mine is in storage now, but I think I got 15"...

Mine is in storage now, but I think I got 15" tires. I jacked trailer up on blocks removed shackle bolts, cut the ubolts with grinder, removed the old axle, took it and new one to weld shop. New one...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-25-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,432
Posted By bigangelman
I don't recall the exact ount but it was not...

I don't recall the exact ount but it was not overpriced. I did find a new axle from a guy that ordered one but could use it and didn't want to ship it back. I couldn't find the exact size I needed...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 02-24-2022, 11:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,432
Posted By bigangelman
Those are those old style Dexter rims, I could...

Those are those old style Dexter rims, I could find tires that could fit under the trailer and carry the load. ( Only car tires fit) I changed my axle and have nice new wheels a spare and all the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 02-13-2022, 07:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,401
Posted By bigangelman
Skip anything with turbo! If you want long life...

Skip anything with turbo! If you want long life and reliability. Once that turbo kicks in any savings is gone. I would also try to avoid anything with GDI. Just give me the tried and tested v6 or V8...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-22-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,793
Posted By bigangelman
I prefer the crimp fittings myself but have used...

I prefer the crimp fittings myself but have used several shark fittings. I think the main problem with them is if don't use a pex cutter. It cuts a square cut end. With a knife or other cutter you...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 09-15-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,313
Posted By bigangelman
The problem with that front hatch is it almost...

The problem with that front hatch is it almost makes it a trailer you pull on sunny days only.
Those windows during rain and driving don't keep out outside very well.
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-11-2021, 06:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,386
Posted By bigangelman
Furnace fan

Instead of looking for the furnace that doesn't have a fan. (It won't be that efficient) I would look into different batteries. Take a hard look at the Lithium ion, you will be amazed at the prices!...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-10-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,386
Posted By bigangelman
Those Olympic heaters an other like it you are...

Those Olympic heaters an other like it you are warm on one side and freezing on the back side where air is vented, not my idea 9f being comfortable. Those fuel oil ones you quoted using .16/gallons...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 09-04-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,386
Posted By bigangelman
I went thru this with my rebuild of my 1973...

I went thru this with my rebuild of my 1973 Amerigo FG16. Originally it had a special stove/ oven the doubled as a furnace also. Mine was missing so nothing to worry about there there was a small...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-21-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,559
Posted By bigangelman
Agreement about catalytic heaters.

The regular suburban furnace the outside dual vents.can be removed from the outside.
The furnace inner working will slide out of the metal box they are in. It will require removing the gas line and...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-05-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,410
Posted By bigangelman
I have found that one of those infrared temperate...

I have found that one of those infrared temperate guns to be very helpful.
Takes only seconds to shoot the temp of tires, brakes and even the bearing area and to find out the temps.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-04-2021, 01:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,410
Posted By bigangelman
Your axle

Your axle is a drop axle, about 4" my Amerigo had the same thing. Mine sat so low to the ground it dragged in driveways etc. I got a straight axle to replace it, that was one of the reasons, the...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-31-2021, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,510
Posted By bigangelman
On Facebook

Look for Casita Campfire, a friend of mine runs the page and is a very knowledgeable about rving. He's had them and and fulltimers for years and now he has Casita.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,457
Posted By bigangelman
Charging from vehicle while driving

With today's vehicle with all this electric and computerized components, the systems on most car are at their limits. Some vehicles are more sensitive than others also. Just a small drop in voltage...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,457
Posted By bigangelman
Run the fridge on gas while driving, you may have...

Run the fridge on gas while driving, you may have to turn all gas off when going thru tunnels. There will be signs for this. Otherwise the electric used while the gas is on is minimal, it is only...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-30-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,245
Posted By bigangelman
Theft prevention will not stop a pro if he wants...

Theft prevention will not stop a pro if he wants what you have. It does hinder the causal/opportunity theft. Best thing you can do is make yours harder that others that are out there. I would worry...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-30-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,718
Posted By bigangelman
The real issue about having your trailer level...

The real issue about having your trailer level with tow vehicle is when it comes to a panic stop or evasive manuver. If it's pushing down it will take weight off of your front wheels affecting your...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 06-19-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,323
Posted By bigangelman
Yes

Those cheap oem converters always hum and they overcharge your battery. Get a new style.
Forum: General Chat 05-26-2021, 11:38 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 7,875
Posted By bigangelman
Electric Tow vehicles

If you think the campground electric is bad now wait until people start plugging in electric vehicles! Did you know that in average city of there were 2 electric vehicles plugged in per block that...
Forum: General Chat 05-08-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,235
Posted By bigangelman
Internet on road

I've checked into this and best solution I found is the cell company Visible.com they are part of use the Verizon network. You can get 4 phone lines unlimited for $100. For like a husband and wife...
Forum: General Chat 05-08-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,235
Posted By bigangelman
I don't think it is portable.

I don't think it is portable.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 05-08-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,200
Posted By bigangelman
A proper gel coat is only applied the mold prior...

A proper gel coat is only applied the mold prior to any of the fiberglass starts. It's gel, paint, / primer then the fiberglass.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-24-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,353
Posted By bigangelman
Since you are changing axle and may want brakes...

Since you are changing axle and may want brakes be sure to get axle with the tabs welded on for mounting the backing plate.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 03-24-2021, 03:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,353
Posted By bigangelman
Find out how it will cost to put the correct...

Find out how it will cost to put the correct wiring and brake controller on your tow vehicle. My newer fullsize Ford van was well over 2k.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 03-01-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,534
Posted By bigangelman
I had the heck of a time finding a leak in a...

I had the heck of a time finding a leak in a motorhome rear fiberglass cap that we had. I had previously redone the roof and all the caulking up top and I still had a leak. It turned out to only leak...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 02-13-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,988
Posted By bigangelman
For these issues I check out Will Prowse YouTube...

For these issues I check out Will Prowse YouTube videos. Or his Diyourself solar forums.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-23-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,846
Posted By bigangelman
What the original poster found was maybe the...

What the original poster found was maybe the remains of one or several previous anode rods.
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 01-23-2021, 06:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,846
Posted By bigangelman
You also need to be careful on how to deal the a...

You also need to be careful on how to deal the a in anode rod. Too much teflon and you defeat it purpose. The anode rod is there to corrode instead of the water heater. I would only put teflon near...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators 01-13-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,789
Posted By bigangelman
I second what Thrifty Bill did. I did the same...

I second what Thrifty Bill did. I did the same and added a manual switch where I can flip whether I am on shore, generator and future inverter power as the source for 120vac.
Forum: General Chat 12-19-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,717
Posted By bigangelman
Looks like and Amerigo, FG-16 made in 70's

Looks like and Amerigo, FG-16 made in 70's
Forum: Hi, I am.... 12-18-2020, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,523
Posted By bigangelman
The Amerigo was the high end fiberglass trailer...

The Amerigo was the high end fiberglass trailer of that time, many times costing much more that a car that could pull it. The complete upper half is double fiberglass. Even if you gutted it I doubt...
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