hunkaman

FRP aka fiberglass reinforced plastic, is used for interior applications. it is combustible therefore I would reconsider using it behind wood stoves. as far as exterior use, plastic can degrade when exposed to ultraviolet light. there is a product others have used I believe it is called "filon" for the exterior of their rigs. joe from dover.

THEY NAMED THE OTHER TWO INGREDIENTS. THEY KEPT "SECRET" HOW MUCH. JOE FROM DOVER

I used the wheel for removing my degraded decals. worked great. only thing to be aware of, there is a max rpm rating for the wheel to be used effectively. too fast and you run the risk of "burning" the underlying surface. joe. from dover.

I believe your last sentence is most likely what occurred. to my knowledge, all original mirror configurations had the flat face mirror on top of the convex mirror on each side. my 92 winnnie warrior has this set up. you can still purchase the exact replacement mirrors , I believe from "velvac", or something similar. I found them on line when I was considering replacing them due to their cosmetic appearance. the housing was faded and unattractive, but I just sanded and painted the housings to my satisfaction. joe from dover.

about 2 months ago, I went to the local Toyota dealer to inquire about the "dreaded" valve adjustment for my 92 Winnie warrior. it has 57k now. 53k when I bought it 3yrs ago. most of the service techs, aka mechanics at the dealership were younger than my Winnie ! they did not have a clue, but the service manager referred me to a shop in town by a former Toyota mechanic that opened his own business after leaving the dealership, many years ago.. I went to visit this fellow and he was very knowledgeable in regards to the 3.0 engine and the valve adjustment procedure. he informed me that the adjustment requires a special tool to perform the work, and because of the amount of labor involved, I could expect to pay between $1.200 and $1,500. the price of $315.00 sounds scary cheap to me. not to mention, "done before lunch". I would sure want to know if this was their first time doing this repair, or if they are old timers with this . on the other hand, you maybe getting the deal of a lifetime, or the rest of us are paying way too much. would be interested knowing how this develops for you. good luck. joe from dover.

does it follow that ex-lax should be the ultimate anti-sieze ?? joe from dover

THAT LOOKS GREAT. I STILL HAVE THE "PINK" SEATS. DID YOU DO THE PROJECT ? OR HAVE IT DONE. EITHER WAY THEY DO LOOK GREAT. VERY NICE JOB. JOE FROM DOVER.

twenty bucks for two gallons ?? OUCH!! joe from dover.

with prior permission , I "boondocked" in the parking area of a MOOSE lodge in southern Il. last year for viewing the eclipse. there are many organizations such as moose, eagles, elks, vfw, etc. that allow over nite parking at their locations, some, such as the moose, have a directory on line that list the locations that allow this, and have other info related to staying at their location, like pet friendly, length of stay, available hook ups, etc. and some even have dump stations. of course I am assuming this courtesy is extended to fellow members of the organization, but it may be available to non members as well. did the Wal-Mart thing to and from the eclipse event, and both times was not welcomed by the wally world managers, rather tolerated. won't do that again. I try to travel to my destinations via NON interstate. have noticed that I go through many smaller towns and cities with many churches, I am thinking the church parking lots may allow for a over nite stop ? have not tried this yet, but you never know til you ask. joe from dover.

that cleaned up nicely. looks way better with the ugly silicone gone. there is a product made by DuPont, "prep-sol". it will "cut", or remove silicone. used primarily as a pre painting cleaning agent for automotive finishers. joe from dover.

try etrailer.com. I think they offer various hatch covers that lock. joe from dover

my set up from the factory is as follows regarding the curtains for separating the cab over from the coach area.: the top or bunk area curtain( actually two curtains that meet in the middle and are kept closed with sewn in Velcro) slides on the ceiling mounted track. a separate single (1pc) curtain spans the lower portion (behind seats) and is fastened with snaps on either side. in this fashion you do not have one single curtain from ceiling to floor. if I am reading your #2 correctly, it should be like my set up, since the snaps are already there? joe from dover.

if you google RV CURTAINS, you can find web sites that offer the mounting tracks that are identical to the ones in my 92 warrior. they offer the sew in "tape" needed to mount your new curtains to the track. if you wish not to go with "original" type of hardware for the curtains, I like the WME idea as well. joe from dover.

wow, what a find. probably not many out there like this one. joe from dover

since you mentioned rt 20.....just a few miles north of 20 is a highly recommended state park near lake Erie. It is called Geneva state park. Located about five miles from the historic lake Erie resort town of --Geneva-On-the-lake. The campground info can be found on the net. I camped twice there last summer. the lake Erie shore is within walking distance from the campground. good luck with your maine trip. joe from dover.

my post was not intended as a personal indictment. I was rather expressing a general view of the fact that often much more time , money , and effort is required to fix, repair or. restore problems, than indicated by a few words describing problem areas with these rigs. my sincere apologies if feathers were ruffled by my observation. joe from dover.

I am amused when reading a sellers post such as this one. using phrases like: very little rust--easy to repair---minor water damage---etc., etc., I have found in most cases there are NO easy "repairs", "little rust", or "minor" anything. in my opinion, if it were not for the wonderful knowledge base of the fine people at this forum, you could not afford to even entertain the idea of owning one these special rigs. I have learned so much, and continue to learn from the forum. with all the help, info, ideas, experience, and suggestions, I have saved a ton of money. THANK YOU ALL. joe from dover.

hey there, if you are not pressed for time, I have found you can utilize( secondary) federal highway or state routes instead of interstate highways to just about any destination. it will add drive time, but in my opinion, I would rather spend a few more hours behind the wheel, and see some of the "sights", instead of the back of a semi. I belong to AAA, and have had their "trip" booklets made for my adventures using non interstate routes. As far as toll roads in Ohio, The major toll road for your trip should be the Ohio Turnpike, which runs East and West in the northern part of the state, Indiana to penn. and vice versa. good luck on your trip, hope you take lots of pix to share. joe from dover.

very nice looking rig. welcome to the "group". joe from dover.

I would be interested in the amount of your estimate, and what the shop includes for that price. could you please follow up with your estimate? I had to have my entire roof replaced at an rv shop. the total material and labor was nearly $5,000.00. luckily the insurance policy covered it. good luck to you. joe from dover.

repeating WME, to get the shine, or wet look, you need several coats of zep. the bar keeper product I used was the regular dry. not sure about the liquid or spray versions. markwilliam, helped me do my Winnie last summer. after seeing the spectacular results on his Granville, I was sold. mark's method included a rise of water and TSP, after the barkeepers friend and before applying the zep. with his help and guidance, the Winnie now looks amazing. joe from dover.

hey there, I have a 92 warrior. very similar rigs. in my opinion, you would want to check out the condition of the appliances. also date codes on tires, batteries, (coach-engine), electrical system,(lights work, etc. ), and the mechanical systems, brakes, engine, etc. I had a trusted mechanic give my rig an inspection prior to purchase. also something that is crucial is the roof condition. look for signs of water damage not only from leaky roof, but windows and door. documentation of repairs or other work on the rig from PO is a big help. from the pics, the price seems very reasonable. but, pics NEVER tell the whole story. and always keep in mind that you will be spending money on the rig after purchase. I wish you well. and welcome to the forum. if you do buy a rig, you will find this forum a wealth of knowledge from the many talented, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful souls who are here to share. I was a newbie a couple of years ago, the forum provided a fast track education for me in all things toya mh. good luck. joe from dover.

not wishing to discourage you, that said, be prepared for a very labor intensive project. all to often once you begin you find that the damage is far more extensive than you may have thought. if time, and skill set is something you have, you can save a ton of $$$ by doing the repair/replace yourself. there are several posts on the forum from owners who have done a roof replacement and or major repair I encourage you to view those posts before you begin your project. if you have to have a rv shop do repairs it will cost dearly. good luck. joe from dover.

hey linda, you stole my respose / or...great minds think alike ? LOL. joe from dover.

thank you for the info. joe from dover.