I'm restoring a 1980 Surfside this winter. It has a more cursive logo than your decals had and I hope to replicate them when I complete the paint. I noticed the hinges on yours are just flush strap hinges. Were those original? Mine has offset fridge hinges that I thought were original as I've seen them on other Surfsides. I have the collapsing roof and will glass in some roof supports. Glad I have all winter to work on it in my shop. Have been putting storage cabinets in the front above the bunk, along the back above the bed and 10 inch wide perimeter shelves above the dinette bench seats. It's tedious getting the curves just right and they're never quite the same. Lots of fun doing finishing carpentry with framing tools. I think I've read a few of your posts on the forum. Thanks for the video!
1993 was the last year for the grille & front blinker lights with those designs. 1993 was also the first year for the Ford F-150 Lightning limited edition pickup.
The paint job looks good but my guess it's hiding a lot of rust. Hopefully they did a full restore and not just a Used car lot quickie. It shares a lot of parts with my truck. All my door locks are acting up, we've been locked inside a few times. Terrible system, I've tried to fix it a few times. You thinking about a Camper?
Looks like the same frame I’m working on as we speak. Tomorrow morning I’m getting half a pallet of 2x6x 8 boards for free to add to my decking. Mine is a duel axle trailer and it’s pretty solid .: it was a camper frame that I ripped the floor out on Easter morning , I got this frame free so I can’t really complain lol Just need to find fenders
I'd call the gap under the floor a bildge - like in a boat, works the same way. Thanks for all the info! I'll be looking for one. Gel coat can come backntonlife really nicely with miguires and buffing compounds.
Thanks for putting this info out there. I have a Surfside project that I plan on removing the windows, painting the trailer and re-sealing the windows. What was the name of the primer and paint you used? and where did you get the seals for the windows? This is my first trailer project and any info is great. Thanks and cheers!
My little Surfside trailer has a max axle rating of 1600 lbs,. With the small 8" tires I wonder what the rating is on this trailer. I looked at Jayco trailers from 1990's and their smallest trailer was 11' 6" long and max rating of 1600 lbs. So will you end up with a load capacity of 800 lbs?
Rob, THANK YOU for posting these videos they are really helpful. I just purchased an old $2K Surfside TM14, Taking the camper off the frame today. I found that the frame had cracked at the first crossmember, both rails 100% separated, the owner just bolted 4" light steel angles to put it back together. I will be welding the rails back together and placing gussets two feet long on both rail sides and edges about 24" long and add 1/4" flat bar to top and bottom to beef this point up. I need to order seals for windows and cranks, plus the rubber rub strip around the mid point that joins the two shells needs to be replaced. Can you tell me where you purchase your seals in Canada, I am in Ontario. I am at a loss of the seals to order need to replace all the rubber.
Thanks.. I'm working too hard for a retired person.. Once again I'm telling myself no more fiberglass trailers. And the prices folks are asking really helps me stay away from them.
I got the Havoc X2 with the dual motors. I smile every time I go out on a ride with this puppy. It eats trails and hills. I always feel like the first time I rode a XR80 when I was 12. Now I'm 56 and feel the same. The only issue I had with this bike is the the height. Not the bike's fault cause I'm 5' 3". (P.S. I cut off 3 inches from the bottom of the seat pole and it helped). Now, they do have the MINI line of these, which I'm trying to convince my wife to get but they only have 1 motor. And honestly after having the 2, I would never go back. Just like having heated steering wheel in a car!!
Hey Rob, question for ya. When it comes time to have the ebike serviced (ie. tire change, hydraulic brake bleeding, wheel truing, derailer adjustment/replacement, possible motor replacing etc), are there any bike shops in your area that are willing and able to do the servicing? I live in Colchester county Nova Scotia. I bought the EMX Xtreme (dual 750 watt motor version). There are a total of 2 bike shops in my area and unfortunately, neither of them are willing let alone able to service it. They won't touch anything except for one of the brands that they sell. Now I'm forced to either be my own service technician, or find a technically inclined handyman in my area. It's a great bike but if I'd known that I wouldn't have bought an ebike online.
I was looking for update videos showing all the updates didnt see any? I have a 2011 LT Z71. love it has all the options of the LTZ other than the cooled seats. I noticed later after buying it. It has a little rust above the windshield. Other than that it was in crazy good condition. I would recommend buying a range for the model years 07-13 to disable the AFM (active fuel management) as its known to cause reliability issues in the 5.3L. The range will delete the AFM and allow the truck to always run in v8 mode rather than shifting from v4 to v8 mode all the time which is exteremly hard on the engines. Chevy is actually has a class action lawsuit against them for the issue
I so wish I knew this before as I just picked up a 2009 LT and it has the famous lifter tick!!!! Sigh But you will never get an Avy for what I paid for it. $2500 with 240k miles!!! It was a no brainier deal I thought. It was a repo from a local dealer. Well kept no issues as all.
It could be a lifter or exhaust manifold leak both of those are extremely common issues with the 5.3l and they both sound basically the same. Tons of youtube videos that show how to fix each one. Most people do a DOD delete if they have the engine rebuilt which is what I'll do. Best truck every made unfortunately its chevy quality
Sorry about no updates... The work that has been done was by a shop. The "air ride" has been fixed and the shift lever replaced so now my tow haul mode and manual shift works again. No body work has been done... Maybe some day.
what products did you use for cleaning the ensolite before painting? I'm not ready for painting but would like a recommendation for a good cleaning product. Where in Canada are you located? I might be looking for someone to do some work on my trailer. I'm in Vancouver.
Looking Good! You talked about a propane tank in the box at the front. Remember propane is heaver than air, so if there is a leak it will just sit in the bottom of that box waiting to explode, Simple solution would be to drill a few 2" (50mm) holes in the bottom of the box to allow propane gas to drain out the bottom of the box. Can put plugs in when not transporting propane. Anyways never store propane in an enclosed space without an escape route for the gases that go to lowest point. Is there a lock for the fridge door when traveling down the road? I have looked into purchasing an older Surfside, need to change out bed to a bench bed and shorter counter, I am 6'2" so crosswise just does not work. 😞 Maybe some day, I have a S17 Palomino, but at the upper towing limit with it of tow van.
Thanks Brian... yes I'm aware of the do's and don'ts of propane. been Rving for over forty years. This trailer is a chance for me to see if I can do without propane. But I still bring a BBQ along when camping and a 20 lb tank.
@Chris I always see this, people who clearly don't understand that in Canada we cannot buy bikes such as juiced or ariel rider. I was searching for weeks and was continously recommended those brands (which look great btw). I am pulling the trigger on a FAB bike today :)
Hey skipper, hope it's going well there in February (brutal month!) It's all I can do here keeping the heavy snow from building up on the Surfside's roof!
I know this is an old video, but we are starting work on fibreglass repair on our boler and wondering what kind of materials you use - filler, paint, fibreglass, etc. If you would be so kind as to share the information, we are basically in way over our heads but I really want my boler back :) We currently have it all dismantled (and buried in saskatchewan snow), mostly sanded down to the original gelcoat and sanded dull. Really curious about what you would recommend in terms of brand (accessible in Canada?) and paint type.
These trailers are treated like a boat or car.. more like a boat for repairs. cracks that go through the fiberglass need to be ground out and resin and fiber mat used. Canadian Tire has bondo kits for that. And bondo is what you use to fill small holes. The roof of a Boler is very weak when the cabinets are removed.. so I hope you put some kind of support for the snow inside the trailer. The best "do it yourself" paint is the Interlux brightsides polyurethane boat paint. Here I could get it from Industrial Plastics store. They also sell fiberglass supplies.
Got my Echo and having a few issues.... Lampro is in touch and we are working it out but, sadly, I can't ride yet. The customer service from Fabulous Bikes is excellent but I am a little disappointed, not gonna' lie. Hopefully will get everything sorted in the next week or so.
Hi Rob! In the springtime you and your wife will have so much fun with your Fabulous Ebikes! In the fall, I bought from the same company an EMX-Extreme 20" fat-tire bike. Mine has dual 500w motors and a 48v 30Ah battery. Before curtailing my riding due to our cold November weather, I'd put 905 km (562 mi) on it in less than a month. I like to go out and explore the rural paved & unpaved roads here on Prince Edward Island. A typical ride for me is 35 to 60km. I pedal almost continuously for fitness and have experienced great battery range. In the 905 km it required just four charges. For each charge I record the mileage and it has varied from 184.4 km (114.6 mi) to 252.6 km (156.9 mi). The lower end of the range reflects using both motors more aggressively. Maximum range comes from using one motor and limiting the pedal assist to level three. I typically stop riding when the last battery bar disappears from the controller At that point it still has juice but I want to avoid depleting the battery completely. My wife has seen me having so much fun with the ebike, now she wants one too!
Well my 85 kms pales compared to you.. But that was on a cold day and frozen roads and trails.. I look forward to lots of riding and yes I will pedal too.
I know it is a bunch of more money, but in 30 years you will be really happy if you glass the frame. Or send it out to Earl Scheib . . . Yep, we'll paint your car, any car for $69.99 . . . Actually, most paint shops can cure the paint with UV
Be interested to hear how you like the diesel heater, Rob. Been thinking about getting one for the rooftop tent I got, and the options seem to be $1800 for the "big brand" names, or $200 for the ones on Amazon, so kind of hesitant to throw any money down yet. Trailer is looking great so far, been nice to see all that you have done with it.
Did you order the mirrors, panniers and frame bags? or did they throw them in at no charge? Thanks for this unboxing. I ordered a black Echo and am waiting for it to arrive in the States in a week or two. So excited to start riding again!
@@RBvere Thank you for the reply/ info. One more question- Did you have to request the twist throttle for the Echo? It looks like the left side thumb throttle is the standard on the website- I just saw it today... The Havoc says that the thumb throttle is standard but you can request the twist but the Echo says thumb throttle only. I am hoping that I get the twist but I guess either will be fine. - Lampro emailed that the bike is delayed in NY customs til today but then should ship out so a bit of a delay. Can't wait!
@@RBvere I got the twist throttle :-) - that being said... Got my Echo and having a few issues.... Lampro is in touch and we are working it out but, sadly, I can't ride yet. The customer service from Fabulous Bikes is excellent but I am a little disappointed, not gonna' lie. Hopefully will get everything sorted in the next week or so.
I’ve been enjoying a few of your videos. Great job restoring these old fiberglass trailers! I have a 1973 Scamp that I’ve been working on and feel like I should have the frame rebuilt too. Do you have any suggestions as to how I would figure out if I need to rebuild/replace it?
Yes.. It's pushing fifty years old. So if it's never been re done then I would say it's time is up. The rubber in the axle tube would be done and the trailer sagging. Plus as I recall some of the frame involved thin sheet metal which will rust right through. So have a good look under there. It's not hard to remove the frame..
I never realized that the inward creases in the shell were there to support interior structures... always thought it was just 1970s futuristic styling!
No there's a reason for "stepping" when molding fiberglass. In this case it does more than just add strength. I wish that they applied more of this to the roof.
