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Forum: Travel Trailers 07-07-2011, 09:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,331
Posted By ethomps1
Re: So what mods have you done to your AmeriLite?

Foam mattress topper to thicken the thin mattress
Struts on the cabinets over the table so they stay open
Board over the bathtub to hold plastic drawers for a dresser
Removed the dinette benches...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-14-2010, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,911
Posted By ethomps1
Welcome to the site from another Michigan person....

Welcome to the site from another Michigan person. We aren't that active, but I do check in from time to time.

Hope you enjoy your GS as much as I enjoy mine.
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-24-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,419
Posted By ethomps1
Hi Karalyn: Several years later and we still...

Hi Karalyn:

Several years later and we still like it and would purchase the brand again. We have made a few modifications to it, which can be seen here:...
Forum: Travel Trailers 04-14-2010, 01:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,600
Posted By ethomps1
I've had my Amerilite from Gulfstream for 5 years...

I've had my Amerilite from Gulfstream for 5 years now - there have been a couple of small things, but nothing major, nothing that wasn't taken care of quickly. I guess the most important thing that...
Forum: Chit-Chat 04-08-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,367
Posted By ethomps1
First trip

So far, the first trip scheduled is over Memorial weekend to Bruin Lake State Park in Michigan. Hubby and I are looking at the calendar and trying to see if we can squeeze a three day weekend the...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-10-2010, 02:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,445
Posted By ethomps1
Furnace

RE: The furnace. I have a 21MB, and while the furnace isn't quiet - it's not loud either. That doesn't sound normal to me.
Forum: Chit-Chat 04-23-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,367
Posted By ethomps1
Camping

Not this weekend, but we leave for 5 days on May 1st. Trying a new campground about 40 minutes from home, in the extreme SE corner of Michigan (between Monroe, MI and the Cabela's store).
Forum: Interior 03-12-2008, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,897
Posted By ethomps1
I wasn't so much worried about the vinyl melting...

I wasn't so much worried about the vinyl melting as I was worried about the stains and splatters from cooking. I did end up buying a very thin, clear cutting board from Bed, Beth and Beyond and...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-04-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,127
Posted By ethomps1
Congrat's

Congrat's and welcome - I have an AmeriLit 21MB and I really enjoy it. It's nto the highest quality on the planet, but it has served us really well.

Packing? Well, for the pantry, the KISS*...
Forum: Travel Trailers 08-27-2007, 08:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,499
Posted By ethomps1
Ric - that's the trailer that I have, but a 2004....

Ric - that's the trailer that I have, but a 2004. I've now done several week long trips this year, and still love the camper. Yes, it's small - but it serves our needs. It hauls nicely, set up is...
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 07-26-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,351
Posted By ethomps1
Site down....

.....I was just hoping that it was server problems.....
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-11-2007, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,243
Posted By ethomps1
My backyard looks nekkid!!

After using the camper over the weekend for a great trip to Mio, Michigan (between Mio and Lewiston for the other Michiganians on the group), I had an idea that was so brilliant that my husband is...
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-02-2007, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,161
Posted By ethomps1
Thanks Tom - I'll pass that suggestion on the the...

Thanks Tom - I'll pass that suggestion on the the hubby. Then again, I can just purchase them for Christmas and he'll have to install them, won't he?
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-27-2007, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,161
Posted By ethomps1
Vent Covers

The plastic vent cover on the Amerilite MB21 that I have was just replaced on a 2 year old unit. Has anyone else had trouble with the plastic on these? This one just seemed to become brittle and...
Forum: Travel Trailers 06-27-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,927
Posted By ethomps1
4th plans

Driving up about 3.5 hours north of Detroit to Mio on the 4th to spend a long weekend with friends. Camp for free on their property, tubing down the AuSable River and spending time making lies even...
Forum: Interior 05-23-2007, 10:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,651
Posted By ethomps1
Shelves in closet

I would love to do that, but hubby doesn't want to give up the closet (that we don't use to it's fullest potential) for the shelves. Maybe he's just afraid that his t-shirts will be wrinkled.........
Forum: Interior 05-22-2007, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,651
Posted By ethomps1
What about fishnets? Or bungee coards - some of...

What about fishnets? Or bungee coards - some of the ones from Harbor Freight.. Ebay has some fish netting that looks like it could work (Item #270120690890 or 290119969844). Trellis netting might...
Forum: Interior 05-15-2007, 09:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,651
Posted By ethomps1
Some interior modifications

We've lived with our Amerilite for just over two years now, and finally have made some easy modifications which are posted in this site: ...
Forum: Travel Trailers 03-06-2007, 02:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 19,499
Posted By ethomps1
My before camper was a Jayco pop-up and everyone...

My before camper was a Jayco pop-up and everyone swore that the service was the best, etc.....We had nothing but problems that wouldn't get fixed even with repeat visits. We ditched the Jayco POS...
Forum: Chit-Chat 03-05-2007, 09:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,532
Posted By ethomps1
Too cold in Michigan

....and too much unpredictable weather. Maybe in another 45 days. Hopefully over Easter weekend we can at least uncover the trailer. It looks sad out there with the cover on it...... :( :(
Forum: Forum Help | Announcements | News 02-07-2007, 07:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,611
Posted By ethomps1
Thank you!!

I may not post often, but I do want to say thank you!!!
Forum: Travel Trailers 07-17-2006, 07:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,998
Posted By ethomps1
Only one camping trip scheduled this year due to...

Only one camping trip scheduled this year due to hubby's broken foot. We will be in northern Michigan for a week the beginning of August - an Outdoors Adventure park (Dad's a member so we can camp...
Forum: Wall of Shame 05-03-2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 15,369
Posted By ethomps1
Chatty is happening because it's actually warm...

Chatty is happening because it's actually warm enough for people to consider camping in the north. I was actually in my camper yesterday and didn't freeze bits of my body off.

It's time to camp!!!
Forum: Interior 03-03-2006, 08:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,220
Posted By ethomps1
Try a product called "goop" - it has done a good...

Try a product called "goop" - it has done a good job on everything that I needed glueing. It also dries clear.

Although I would love to take all the trim paper down. It's just so tacky looking....
Forum: Interior 02-21-2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,633
Posted By ethomps1
Success

:lol: Working with the dealer and the manufacturer - success and an upgraded mattress is in the camper now, waiting for spring!
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