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Forum: Modifications, Alterations and Updates 06-12-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,510
Posted By Tom_T
Andrea - There are shops around who can...

Andrea -

There are shops around who can restore your original stove/oven & re-porcelainize it for you.

It depends on if you would want to use the oven at any point, as well as if you want to...
Forum: General Chat 06-12-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,849
Posted By Tom_T
Nope Steve - It's not included in the SoCal...

Nope Steve -

It's not included in the SoCal Premier either, but as an add-on coverage "RV/Motorcycle" since at least when we started the RV coverage in 2012 when we got our 1st trailer - the 1960...
Forum: General Chat 06-04-2022, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,290
Posted By Tom_T
Since the OP has already made the order for GYEs,...

Since the OP has already made the order for GYEs, I'll just post that I just went through this exercise for ST225/75R15D tires for my 1960 Avion T20 (similar to Airstream).

I looked at both the...
Forum: Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 02-26-2022, 03:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,303
Posted By Tom_T
In addition to the above, I'd suggest Vintage...

In addition to the above, I'd suggest Vintage Trailer Supply -



https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/



Cheers!
Tom
Forum: NEW Fiberglass RV Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Trade 02-17-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,224
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow Congratz on a quick sale Helen. We have a...

Congratz on a quick sale Helen.

We have a friend with a `74 T-1300 in Lakewood looking to sell this summer, so I'll share it with him for value on his.



Alan -

If you want a pole...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 01-05-2022, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,183
Posted By Tom_T
Heather - Looking at your pix, it appears...

Heather -

Looking at your pix, it appears that you can get something up behind the upper wall section to pull together the upper aluminum skins rivet-by-rivet section-by-section tight to the...
Forum: General Chat 12-22-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,630
Posted By Tom_T
Condolences for your Loss Gigi. For any...

Condolences for your Loss Gigi.

For any trailer/RV sales - it may be best to wait until closer to Spring when folks start thinking about camping & travel again, & when it's better weather to see...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-04-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
While that may be your personal rule of thumb for...

While that may be your personal rule of thumb for a TV with 1.5x to 2x the tow rating of your trailer, that is not the requirement of any sort. The tow rating is at least what you can tow up to in...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-04-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
Jon - There are still older & vintage Familias...

Jon - There are still older & vintage Familias around, plus their current/late model Touring is essentially the modern Familia, but with a wet bath (similar to Meerkat). Thjere are UK & EU Caravan...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-04-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
Good on ya Alan! ... do you have any pix...

Good on ya Alan!

... do you have any pix of your CRV with Scamp 13 in tow?

I know what you mean about "Your mileage may vary." - having owned our 1988 VW Vanagon CamperGL Westfalia with the...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-04-2021, 01:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
Bob - Do talk with Andy T/CanAm...

Bob -



Do talk with Andy T/CanAm about what he reccos to best set-up your RAV4Hyb + Boler rig, as we discussed by PM.

He may or may not recco hitch/receiver reinforcement, as well as...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-04-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
As I said in my post 28 - 16 posts ago & I don't...

As I said in my post 28 - 16 posts ago & I don't know nor care how many hours/days ago - we'd PM'd away from this topic - but your math skills are impressive Jon! ;)

BTW - I'm also available as...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-02-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
Jon - The OP already owns the car/CUV...

Jon -



The OP already owns the car/CUV TV & it's rated at a bit more than 1500# - at 1750# or 1850# IIRC, & will be fine with their Boler.



I think he just wanted to see about general...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-02-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
Jon - Responding to your comment...

Jon -



Responding to your comment missing above, but from the FG Forum email to me with your EU tow ratings:



"The EU vs. NA tow rating disparity has been thoroughly debated many times....
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-02-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
Jon - I brought up curb weight as the...

Jon -



I brought up curb weight as the starting point for deriving the useful load onboard carrying & towing capacity of the vehicle - in addition to the HW & GTWR of the trailer, & what is...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-01-2021, 01:50 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
Bill & all - The trailer dry/empty weights...

Bill & all -

The trailer dry/empty weights are not only with all tanks empty, no gear, luggage, galley supplies & dishes/pans - but also no options either. Therefore your "extra" 350 lbs was...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-01-2021, 01:20 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
No - by law here & ROW the curb weight is based...

No - by law here & ROW the curb weight is based on only one (1) person - the driver at 150 lbs - plus all fluids full including fuel. So you have to add for driver over 150 plus all passengers &...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 12-01-2021, 01:01 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 4,821
Posted By Tom_T
Skyaki - You don't say what tow vehicle...

Skyaki -

You don't say what tow vehicle you're looking at - so it's a bit of a mystery to us all on here trying to advise.

If I read your location info correctly, you're in Ontario Canada...
Forum: General Chat 10-02-2021, 11:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,610
Posted By Tom_T
Check with Andy Thompson about what to tow with...

Check with Andy Thompson about what to tow with your Tesla Y & how to set -it up for towing. You're close enough in PA to go up to his shop at CanAm RV in Ontario CAN to have them set it all up for...
Forum: General Chat 09-04-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,308
Posted By Tom_T
Jack - You & others on here should check at...

Jack -

You & others on here should check at Vintage Camper Trailer Magazine's website for the Vintage Trailer Insurer, as well as for James Polk for an appraisal to get the proper Agreed Value. ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-02-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,105
Posted By Tom_T
No question about that fact Bill. But in...

No question about that fact Bill.


But in the OP's case the dry weight pretty much eliminates the Vanagon as a TV, unless it's been modified with a more powerful motor. :cool:

Cheers! ...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 09-01-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,105
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow Hi Kozy / Natasha - I'm not sure where...

Hi Kozy / Natasha -

I'm not sure where they're getting the 1500 lbs towing limit for Vanagons (maybe older 2.0L aircooled 1980-83.5 or unbraked trailers), because my 1988 Westy's owners manual...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-21-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,097
Posted By Tom_T
We've used a collapsible/foldable water carrier...

We've used a collapsible/foldable water carrier with a water filler spout on grey water catchment set-up for our `88 Westfalia's sink drain for 33+ years, & for our 1970 Eriba Puck since we got it in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 07-17-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 15,549
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow Geez people - I don't think Susan was looking for...

Geez people - I don't think Susan was looking for dissertations on draw, amps, wire gauge, etc. She just needs to know what to do with her fridge in transit, and all y'all are way over complicating...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-07-2021, 01:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By Tom_T
While slightly OT - this comment may affect the...

While slightly OT - this comment may affect the OP Soozy's decision on doing a carport as some have suggested.

Soozy should check the property tax laws in her home state of OR - regardless of...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 07-07-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,063
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow Soozy - We used the Classic Accessories FG...

Soozy -

We used the Classic Accessories FG Trailer Cover (2 sizes) since early 2019 here in SoCal, until we can get a Trellis/Carport built for our 1970 Eriba Puck & 1960 Avion T20. But we'll...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 06-02-2021, 12:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,038
Posted By Tom_T
Cool Our 12' L & 660 lb dry/empty & 1000 lb max...

Our 12' L & 660 lb dry/empty & 1000 lb max wet/loaded vintage 1970 Puck came with 4 handles at the beltline - 2 fore & 2 aft - plus a factory tongue/bar jack nose wheel so that you can move it around...
Forum: Towing, Hitching, Axles and Running Gear 04-24-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,229
Posted By Tom_T
Josh - Your calculations above are...

Josh -



Your calculations above are for GCVW & GVW only, but don't consider trailer wt rating (you mention 3,000 for the Outback) vs. the max. GTW for the trailer (you list 2800 lbs with a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2021, 06:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Barry - I'm not sure what you're talking about in...

Barry - I'm not sure what you're talking about in that comment? :confused:



I think that you're confusing Toilets draining into Black Water Tanks - with the Sinks & Showers draining into the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2021, 06:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Thanx for the tip Don, & Thanx for your Fire...

Thanx for the tip Don, & Thanx for your Fire service.


I think that we have some AG Supply here in Orange County, or I can go to there or other supply when up in the Central Coast area.


...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-10-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
:loltu LOL - I wonder if it comes in Bluetooth!? ...

:loltu LOL - I wonder if it comes in Bluetooth!?



Mike - to me this whole exercise seems unnecessarily complicated. they obviously had 2" sewer hose hook-ups - just like the current 3" ones...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-07-2021, 06:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,705
Posted By Tom_T
Our Lil' Puck even has a +/- 2" Square Rear...

Our Lil' Puck even has a +/- 2" Square Rear Bumper Stowage for the 2" Sink Waste Water Drain Line, which unfortunately the line is long gone, & I'm not yet having any luck finding a replacement of...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2021, 05:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Sewer Hose Stowage Bumper on our Puck

BTW folks - I'm not crazy on a wild goose hunt!

They did make the 2" sewer hose for these USA finished Pucks - because our Puck has the +/- 2" square rear bumper storage for it - & note the...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Mike - The OE Vintage thing is a goal for...

Mike -

The OE Vintage thing is a goal for us.

But really - it seems like some smart RV supplier should still be making easy to use collapsible sewer hoses with 2" screw-on fittings as a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 04-07-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,705
Posted By Tom_T
The photo below was with both our 1970 Puck &...

The photo below was with both our 1970 Puck & 1988 VW Westy at the big May 2019 Pismo Vintage Trailer Rally (315+ vintage trailers/RVs etc.). :cool:

...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Ooops - that was Ocean Mesa in the post above. ...

Ooops - that was Ocean Mesa in the post above.

Here's both our 1970 Puck & 1988 VW Westy at the big May 2019 Pismo Vintage Trailer Rally (315+ vintage trailers/RVs etc.) - the set-up is more...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow Still on Hunt for Vintage Trailer/RV OE type drain hose

While I do have the above workable alternatives to an original equipment type of screw-on 2" ribbed collapsable waste water drain hose that I remember seeing by small trailers, tent trailers &...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
These are what I've found so far

Yeah Mike - as Lucille Ball said in the classic "The Long, Long Trailer" movie - a "Thing-a-ma-jig"!


It seems like they should have a pre-made 2" screw-on RV/Trailer/Caravan Waste Water Hose out...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-07-2021, 02:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
OK - I'm Baaaaack! LOL

Okay, after all sorts of problems with this forum's security system permanently barring me for no legit reason:

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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Thanx for the info Mike. As per my post...

Thanx for the info Mike.


As per my post #10 above - now that the Admins let it post in - the Puck was originally outfitted in the Eriba SoCal factory with USA spec fittings, appliances & systems...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Arrow Classic FG Trailer Owners > Clarification on Same Sink/Drain on Our USA Export Puck

So for some background info on our & other USA Export Pucks -

We have the same sink & drain as your 1970s Classic FG Trailer.

The "Export Model" Puck chassis, shell & interior were built in...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2021, 03:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Yes, but I'm trying to find a source for the...

Yes, but I'm trying to find a source for the actual 2" O.D. trailer/caravan/RV type sewer hose - & not to create something from plumbing, pool, sump, etc. parts.

I'm looking for an actual...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2021, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Thanx Charlie, but I'm looking for a screw...

Thanx Charlie, but I'm looking for a screw fitting, & for that on the hase as a full RV hose assembly.


Cheers!
Tom
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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-05-2021, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Thanx for the suggestion Bill, but those are both...

Thanx for the suggestion Bill, but those are both male threaded end attachments - but both the Westy grey tank & Puck drain are both male, so I'd need female threaded at at least one end.

Also,...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 04-04-2021, 03:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,650
Posted By Tom_T
Question Where to buy 2 inch Screw-on Sink/Grey Water Sewer Drain Hose?

Do any of your FG trailers (or tent pop-ups) use a threaded connector +/-2" O.D. Sewer Drain Hose (+/- 1.5" inside diameter) to drain your sink, grey water (or black)?

If so, do you have a...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-18-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,705
Posted By Tom_T
Thanx David, We've heard good things...

Thanx David,



We've heard good things about that Cajun Rally & had always enjoyed the food & music at the Long Beach Cajun Festival - but that's too soon for both of us to have both COVID...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-18-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,705
Posted By Tom_T
Thanx Jon! But I gave my wife orders that...

Thanx Jon!


But I gave my wife orders that the Puck is the last trailer, and it's paid for itself during 2019 in savings on the Enterprise Truck Rental fees for the Avion that year, while we...
Forum: Hi, I am.... 02-17-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,705
Posted By Tom_T
New Here with Hybrid-Fiberglass-Aluminum 1970 Eriba Puck!

Hi All -



I joined here in order to get support for the Fiberglass portion of our Hybrid Fiberglass/Aluminum - or Half-Fiberglass - 1970 Eriba Puck vintage travel trailer. It's moulded roof &...
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