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Forum: Hi, I am.... 08-14-2021, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,537
Posted By New Orleans John
It is me over here, also!

It is me over here, also!
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 08-11-2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,019
Posted By New Orleans John
From my readings on the Airstream Forum; many use...

From my readings on the Airstream Forum; many use it to replace the old rotten plywood floor on their shell off rebuilt. New Airstream as of 2021 do not use plywood anymore.
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 08-11-2021, 07:33 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,138
Posted By New Orleans John
Many 17' Casita (around 3200 lb loaded) owners...

Many 17' Casita (around 3200 lb loaded) owners tow them with Ridgeline and say it works well. Should be good with your 16' Scamp
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 08-07-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,076
Posted By New Orleans John
Must be a Scamp. They are the only one selling...

Must be a Scamp. They are the only one selling new 13' these days.
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 08-05-2021, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 903
Posted By New Orleans John
What did they mix at CW ? Can you share &...

What did they mix at CW ? Can you share & describe so that the FBG community learn & steer clear of that $$$. Most RV places including CW might do a 'half' decent job on a typical 'Cheese Box' type...
Forum: COVID-19 RVing Information 07-23-2021, 09:02 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 6,451
Posted By New Orleans John
That's for sure. Let Science through EDUCATION...

That's for sure. Let Science through EDUCATION guide our feeble minds. They compare this Pandemic to the 1918 Spanish Flue. Here in Louisiana (and many other states), we are really back in 1818. Only...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 07-21-2021, 04:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,039
Posted By New Orleans John
Right ! That Blue Ox is good for heavier trailer....

Right ! That Blue Ox is good for heavier trailer. A favorite of Airstreamers.
The Andersen is the 'standard' WDH installed by Casita on their trailers at the factory. They will not install any...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-13-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Posted By New Orleans John
Right. The frame is way too light. ...

Right. The frame is way too light.


Tongue Lengthening:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJeDwW29orU&t=318s
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-13-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Posted By New Orleans John
There you go !

There you go !
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-13-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,420
Posted By New Orleans John
That is the one. Very heavy. $$$$. Approved by...

That is the one. Very heavy. $$$$. Approved by ABS & USCG for Arctic ice :D
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-03-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 873
Posted By New Orleans John
A lot of work, for what ? a lousy tub .... in a...

A lot of work, for what ? a lousy tub .... in a small camper :( I would just get one, or make one of those special heavy duty bag 'Trasheroo' you hang, outside, on your spare tire. You could even...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 06-30-2021, 09:15 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,179
Posted By New Orleans John
In New Orleans, I have seen people spray a water...

In New Orleans, I have seen people spray a water mist on the condenser when it gets really hot. I there is a water hose handy, you could try it, it might keep the compressor running.
Forum: General Chat 06-15-2021, 02:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,500
Posted By New Orleans John
For 1 or 2 night stay we just use the awning. ...

For 1 or 2 night stay we just use the awning.
For a 3 nighter or more, we deploy the Clam. With practice it can be erected by 1 person, 2 is easier & faster. In Summer you need a fan. In Winter you...
Forum: General Chat 06-13-2021, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,783
Posted By New Orleans John
Their 'bread & butter' is FRP boats, as seen in...

Their 'bread & butter' is FRP boats, as seen in upper part of picture. They are transferring their expertise & VIP tools 'Vacuum Infusion Process' used on their hulls to this potential new...
Forum: General Chat 06-11-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 789
Posted By New Orleans John
More pictures at:...

More pictures at: https://www.rvtravel.com/rv-preview-cortes-campers-fiberglass-travel-trailers/
Forum: General Chat 06-03-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,635
Posted By New Orleans John
As others have said; You just need to become a...

As others have said; You just need to become a 'Happier Camper'. An empty shell (except for the needed structural stiffeners, as Glenn noted). Add your own modules, or buy theirs.
Happy camping.
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 06-03-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,256
Posted By New Orleans John
One is a portable electric fence energizer. Used...

One is a portable electric fence energizer. Used when you are boondocking in deep bear country. Very effective. My friend Bob sleeps in the Clam. The other is a sound & light deterrent. Can be placed...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-30-2021, 05:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,677
Posted By New Orleans John
We appreciate your posting of this design &...

We appreciate your posting of this design & fabrication. I wish I could weld as well as you do.

We just compared with our steel fabrication practices here on the Gulf of Mexico. What you are doing...
Forum: General Chat 05-29-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,500
Posted By New Orleans John
[QUOTE= I ordered the CLAM PAVILION CAMPER...

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I ordered the CLAM PAVILION CAMPER SCREEN SHELTER.

Good choice ! Good price too with the floor. Get the roof rain fly, in case ambers from your roaring camp fire land on your roof. An...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 05-27-2021, 04:56 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,677
Posted By New Orleans John
Not quite, Cap! We do a lot of steel fabrication...

Not quite, Cap! We do a lot of steel fabrication down here in the 'oil patch'. And 'steelwise' we are a lot more generous than you are. Since your are very good at welding; I would add 1/4" thick...
Forum: Camping, Campout Reports 05-26-2021, 08:29 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,256
Posted By New Orleans John
In bear country; I would bring one of those. Or...

In bear country; I would bring one of those. Or both !
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 05-09-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,210
Posted By New Orleans John
Make sure you have enough clearance on both sides...

Make sure you have enough clearance on both sides of trailer. Bigger tires might rub in wheel wells.
Forum: General Chat 04-12-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,685
Posted By New Orleans John
Good for privacy and wind but not rain. Drops...

Good for privacy and wind but not rain. Drops will sneak through the gap. Adding the Clam rain fly on top might solve the problem.
Forum: General Chat 04-08-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,614
Posted By New Orleans John
Excellent observations from Friz. All those...

Excellent observations from Friz. All those leaky A-frame joints are open doors for wind, skitters, flies, etc., even rain on windy days :( We have also been spoiled by the Casita, for the same...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-07-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,393
Posted By New Orleans John
Our Casita has a removable, center, adjustable,...

Our Casita has a removable, center, adjustable, 'tension rafter' for the Fiamma awning, as shown in picture. This is what we use. This pole need to be tied to the Clam's top 'spider' at the center or...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-29-2021, 08:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,393
Posted By New Orleans John
The snow collapsed the roof, but the quick...

The snow collapsed the roof, but the quick fitting of a center pole raised the roof. That newly available floor would have been a nice addition, when the snow started melting, and it got a 'little'...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 03-21-2021, 04:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,393
Posted By New Orleans John
With my wife inside and me holding the bag and...

With my wife inside and me holding the bag and pushing up from outside, it goes in fairly easy and slide under the bed.

I have been raking my brain finding a good spot to store it outside. A...
Forum: General Chat 03-20-2021, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,574
Posted By New Orleans John
The Clam Pavillion is our spacious living room....

The Clam Pavillion is our spacious living room. It is big, a handful, but I can still carry it by myself. A dry floor would be nice, it could also come in handy for a quick ground reference to judge...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2021, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,123
Posted By New Orleans John
Thumbs up and low volume if outside speakers are on

and low volume if outside speakers are on
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-27-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,032
Posted By New Orleans John
We have been towing with a 2014 Frontier and it...

We have been towing with a 2014 Frontier and it took us all over Colorado without any problems. 4l-V6-261 HP. The best addition was a WDH, since last year. It does redistribute the weight where it is...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-11-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By New Orleans John
Was it installed by the factory or by the PO ? As...

Was it installed by the factory or by the PO ? As was said before those fiberglass shell do not have any type of framing. To carry a load on the roof will require a few strong support columns...
Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-06-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By New Orleans John
Not strong enough to even support a roof AC; I am...

Not strong enough to even support a roof AC; I am told. Unless you reinforce the roof, just like this guy did :rolleyes:



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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 11-05-2020, 11:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,394
Posted By New Orleans John
How thick is that fiberglass shell ? Screws alone...

How thick is that fiberglass shell ? Screws alone could not stand the heavy load. For similar duty the builder would have incorporated wood backing strips into the shell.
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