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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-25-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,750
Posted By The Sticks
Will do, you as well!

Will do, you as well!
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-25-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,750
Posted By The Sticks
That is my plan, but it will likely be 'adjusted'...

That is my plan, but it will likely be 'adjusted' once I actually get into it. I am hoping to not have to replace the existing wood, but to be able to laminate new over old and drill thru both to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-25-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,750
Posted By The Sticks
if you are looking at the door from outside the...

if you are looking at the door from outside the trailer, there are 6 fasteners holding the hinge. Working left to right:

Door side of hinge - Wood Screw / Bolt & Nut / Bolt & Nut
Frame side of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-25-2021, 03:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,750
Posted By The Sticks
Hey Keltir I haven't attacked the hinge...

Hey Keltir

I haven't attacked the hinge replacement on mine yet, I managed to annoy my shoulder so it has kept me from being able to do too much on the trailer. Hence what time I have had has...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-12-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Hi Anne (and everyone in the thread) I have...

Hi Anne (and everyone in the thread)

I have just received the screw trim cover I wanted to try, and as there is no time like the present, I did a dry fit to see how it fit and looks. I have...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Hi Anne Unfortunately, none whatsoever. I...

Hi Anne

Unfortunately, none whatsoever. I am going to try a fairly stock 1" Trim Insert strip (like what covers the screws on the alum belly band) to see if that will work satisfactorily.

I...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-16-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By The Sticks
Hey there Thanks for that, I appreciate the...

Hey there

Thanks for that, I appreciate the reply. Unfortunately I already have that, and it doesn't show the information that I am looking for. I think the missing part on mine is part of item...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-15-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By The Sticks
Dometic 211

Hi all

I have a Dometic 211 in our 1977 Triple-E Surf-side. On the right side of the freezer unit, there is a plastic panel that clips on at the front, and attached to the back wall.

I am...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 12-13-2020, 03:55 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Sharing a goof up to save others the pain...

Ok... so I have finally gotten around to looking at this window unit again, and FINALLY found the issue. So from the "Don't do this file" I present this little tidbit of wisdom for anyone who takes...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-26-2020, 02:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
First window unit is back together, at least...

First window unit is back together, at least temporarily. Everything worked great, header seal did fit on mine so no problem there.

Only issue is that there is a bind between the bottom of the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 10-21-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Hi Anne I have one of the windows on my...

Hi Anne

I have one of the windows on my bench ready to take apart, so I pulled out one of the long screws from the bottom of the glass channel (I assume that this is the one you mean). It appears...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-26-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Hello to all, So Thursday night I started...

Hello to all,

So Thursday night I started the process of re-assembling the windows. The U channel I ordered from Amazon seems perfect, so I set about putting 'er all back together.

There is a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
So, a minor side trip back to a previous...

So, a minor side trip back to a previous comment...

Rufus mentioned using stainless fasteners for anything outside the trailer, something I concur with whole heartedly. But why you ask? (or...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-23-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Yes, that is one of two problem spots where rock...

Yes, that is one of two problem spots where rock chips have taken a toll on the fibreglass. Unfortunately that spot has been 'filled' with blue silicone (assuming a gasket maker) and then covered...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-22-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Hey there As requested, the first picture is...

Hey there

As requested, the first picture is of the old and new (bottom and top respectively) operators.

Then there is a picture of he operator in place, units are just temporarily dry fit at...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Hi Rufus Thanks for the info. I got the 4...

Hi Rufus

Thanks for the info. I got the 4 right hand 1718's from Amazon.ca, and the left I believe from Vintage Trailer, but I'd have to dig a bit to find that to make sure.

Sounds like you...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 09-20-2020, 07:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
A little update...

Greetings all

So a little update... Window one (passenger side - side) has been out and on the bench for a few days. I have been able to line up the J-moulding and the large Header seal from...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-16-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,750
Posted By The Sticks
Nice... Kathy is originally from about 175 klicks...

Nice... Kathy is originally from about 175 klicks east of you in Porcupine Plain. We are out that way to bring her Mom's ashes there a couple of years ago. Have to make a meet if you get this way,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-16-2020, 03:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,750
Posted By The Sticks
Hey Bruce I went with these ones... ...

Hey Bruce

I went with these ones...

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01LFX75P8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are a bit larger, and the screws are in a triangular...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-08-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,750
Posted By The Sticks
Surf-Side Door Hinge Replacement

Greetings all

One of the next jobs up on our Surf-Side is to replace the hinges and remount the door. It is sagging, the the hinges are worn out and are no longer straight to the trailer.
...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,388
Posted By The Sticks
Hi Floyd This is an option, but...

Hi Floyd

This is an option, but unfortunately someone in the past has tried to contact cement the tape on in places, and I am hoping to use tape to cover those stains. I really don't want to get...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2020, 09:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,388
Posted By The Sticks
Hi Betty Yeah, I emailed with them yesterday...

Hi Betty

Yeah, I emailed with them yesterday and they confirmed that they have discontinued that tape, and will not be ordering any more in. They did give me the name of where they got it from,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-02-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,388
Posted By The Sticks
Ensolite Seam Tape

Hi all

I am plugging away on the interior of our 77 Surf-Side, and making some progress. One of the things that we will be needing is the seam tape that was used to cover the joints on the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-06-2020, 02:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Hi Zac So far no luck. I would appreciate...

Hi Zac

So far no luck. I would appreciate seeing what you come up with. Most of mine is intact, but one section is broken and missing a chunk. Worst case, I will use the front window strips as...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-31-2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Thanks Bill for the reply. Unfortunately these...

Thanks Bill for the reply. Unfortunately these are a bit different than those. I am hoping someone has a line on them...

Thanks all
Scott
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2020, 10:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Window Screw Cover

Hi all, me again...

With the help of the great info here, and a bit of digging, I have (hopefully) assembled a parts list for restoring Chuckwagons windows. I have just one more thing that I am...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-29-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,448
Posted By The Sticks
Hi Lizbun Not sure if you are still looking...

Hi Lizbun

Not sure if you are still looking for the information, but I am dealing with the same issue. The part number for the Strybuc operator right hand is 1718c, and left hand appears to be...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-28-2020, 10:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By The Sticks
Thanks... As we get into her and formulate the...

Thanks... As we get into her and formulate the plan, we will do pictures and share our experience as well as ask a lot of questions I am most certain. Hope to get to a series of 'before' pictures...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 05-27-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By The Sticks
We are Scott and Kathy, and we just adopted a 1977 Triple E Surfside

Greetings all

We just returned from a 2 day 1200km road trip to bring home our new baby, a 1977 Triple E Surfside trailer. She is all original, and in decent shape for 43 years old. Ultimately...
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