VAL Digest V1 #205

VAL Digest           Thursday, April 1 2004           Volume 01 : Number 205




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[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204
Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204
Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204
Re: [VAL] Cherry Blossoms
Re: [VAL] Washington DC unit
Re: [VAL] Washington DC unit
Re: [VAL] Tank Capacities
[VAL] vent van cover or cowl
RE: [VAL] vent van cover or cowl
Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204
Re: [VAL] Washington DC unit
[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204
RE: [VAL] Washington DC unit
Re: [VAL] Tank Capacities

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:16:03 EST
From: MaryDotson@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204

Patti, Colin, Susanne, Malcolm & anyone else,

We're planning to go to the Cherry Blossom Rally, though chores (making 
cushion covers, getting rid of the pink goo in the tanks, getting our brakes 
inspected, ect.) may stall us from actually bringing our trailer out until Friday 
(though do have Thurs off from work).  The other thing is that one of our cats 
got sick last week so I need to hunt down a petsitter to give medicines to her. 
 But all things working ok, it will be our maiden voyage (outside of picking 
her up).

By the way, I was informed yesterday that nobody in the Washington DC Unit 
actually lives around there!  That's SO wrong!  We joined because it appeared to 
be the local group (and there is here)!  I will wait until the weekend to 
draw final conclusions, but I am hypothesizing that the name is such because the 
rest of y'all are just wanna-be Washingtonians (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, 
knowwhadamean, knowwadamean)...  But I have to give it to you, if you are coming a 
long way to be with the local crowd <g>, the effort is appreciated!  

Speaking of which, the weather is rather grey, cold and clammy right now.  
The forecast is for rain starting today and continuing through Friday...then it 
will become sunny, but remain cold (highs in the lower 50s, lows in the 30s).  
So, dress warmly and be prepared for mud.  The good side to this is that the 
Cherry Blossoms are expected to hit peak bloom (70% Yoshinos in bloom) with 
the cool temps through the weekend.  For more info check out this website:  
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artsandliving/seasonal/cherryblossom/

Mary (and Rick) Dotson
'61 Safari with lots of uncovered foam...Number is some combination of the 
digits 4, 3, 0, 8 and 1; stickers sitting nicely in the envelope.  

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:43:27 -0500
From: "Tom" <tmeeker@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204

Mary,

Nice to hear from you and all the good info about DC.  You must be the
"resident" Unit member! ;)

Seriously, lots of others have joined the DC Unit *because* the group has a
load of vintage Airstream owners.  With the formation of the DC Unit the
members have sort of a "vintage group" of sorts without the formality or
confines of guidelines, rules, etc. that would govern them in a way sort of
like the WBCCI Intra-Club, Vintage Airstream Club.

This is just "my understanding" of yet another reason that the DC Unit has
members from all over.  AND, they truly do like to get together for some fun
and good times which is what Airstreaming and the WBCCI are all about in the
first place.

I'm sure you might be able to get your other Unit members to give you the
honorary post of "resident" DC Unit rep. ;)

Best,
Tom


From: <MaryDotson@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Patti, Colin, Susanne, Malcolm & anyone else,
> We're planning to go to the Cherry Blossom Rally, though chores (making
> cushion covers, getting rid of the pink goo in the tanks, getting our
brakes
> inspected, ect.) may stall us from actually bringing our trailer out until
Friday
> (though do have Thurs off from work).  The other thing is that one of our
cats
> got sick last week so I need to hunt down a petsitter to give medicines to
her.
>  But all things working ok, it will be our maiden voyage (outside of
picking
> her up).
>
> By the way, I was informed yesterday that nobody in the Washington DC Unit
> actually lives around there!  That's SO wrong!  We joined because it
appeared to
> be the local group (and there is here)!  I will wait until the weekend to
> draw final conclusions, but I am hypothesizing that the name is such
because the
> rest of y'all are just wanna-be Washingtonians (nudge, nudge, wink, wink,
> knowwhadamean, knowwadamean)...  But I have to give it to you, if you are
coming a
> long way to be with the local crowd <g>, the effort is appreciated!
>
> Speaking of which, the weather is rather grey, cold and clammy right now.
> The forecast is for rain starting today and continuing through
Friday...then it
> will become sunny, but remain cold (highs in the lower 50s, lows in the
30s).
> So, dress warmly and be prepared for mud.  The good side to this is that
the
> Cherry Blossoms are expected to hit peak bloom (70% Yoshinos in bloom)
with
> the cool temps through the weekend.  For more info check out this website:
> http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/artsandliving/seasonal/cherryblossom/
>
> Mary (and Rick) Dotson
> '61 Safari with lots of uncovered foam...Number is some combination of the
> digits 4, 3, 0, 8 and 1; stickers sitting nicely in the envelope.

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 07:52:14 -0800
From: "Roger Hightower" <rwhigh@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204

The Washington D. C. Unit was started (I believe by Tom Howarth) as a
Vintage unit.  To give those Vintage owners an option rather than to have to
join their local non-vintage oriented WBCCI Unit.

It's always been primarily a Vintage unit, with few or no local members, as
a convenience for Vintage owners.

Roger

Roger Hightower, WBCCI #4165, VAC
1975 31' Sovereign
2002 Ford F-250 PSD

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 10:53:17 -0500
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Cherry Blossoms

Damn it, now I'm really sorry I can't come !

Daisy (stuck in MA at the Geezer Ranch)

MaryDotson@xxxxxxxxxx.com wrote:

> Patti, Colin, Susanne, Malcolm & anyone else,
> 
> We're planning to go to the Cherry Blossom Rally,......
> 
> By the way, I was informed yesterday that nobody in the Washington DC Unit 
> actually lives around there!  That's SO wrong!  We joined because it appeared to 
> be the local group (and there is here)!  I will wait until the weekend to 
> draw final conclusions, but I am hypothesizing that the name is such because the 
> rest of y'all are just wanna-be Washingtonians (nudge, nudge, wink, wink, 
> knowwhadamean, knowwadamean)...  But I have to give it to you, if you are coming a 
> long way to be with the local crowd <g>, the effort is appreciated!  

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 10:32:33 -0600
From: "Tom Patterson" <tommyjoe@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Washington DC unit

You will find the following February 27, 2000 posting from my website of
interest, I think.

- -Tom

      By Bill Scott on Sunday, February 27, 2000 - 05:08 pm:

Howdy Listers, I've been back from my big trip east for almost a week and
just now, I'm getting caught up. I left Texas on Nov 1st and went east,
crossed the mighty Miss, then went north and east thru Alabama, Tenn, and
VA. The Shenendoah valley was beautiful, snow flurries one night while I
snoozed for free at a Flying J parking lot. Bambi was comfy and cozy. The
next day I cruised into the Appalachian campsites and set up for the Fall
Fling. VAC'ers started arriving on Thursday from all points of the compass.
By Thursday evening Happy hour, at Terry and Sandie Tylers trailer, we had
about 20 trailers and 50 people. The weather was perfect, the leaves were 3
feet deep, the fire was warm and the 'Streamers' were happy to be together.
The next day, the remainder of the group pulled in from Ontario, Wisconsin,
New Hampshire, London in the UK, and other points east and west. We had a
nice open house on Saturday morning with about 25 trailers and a real gab
fest. Saturday afternoon, the Washington DC Unit, had its historic first
meeting, with over 20 members and affiliates in attendence, including the
Region 2 President, Wilson Yerk and his lovely wife Cindy. The region 2
Historian, Barry and Lesley Heckenswiler, were there to record the event.
The meeting went smoothly and later we all met for a hugh pot-luck, where
John and Ester Dona provided Roast Beef for all. As a surprise ending,
Wilson and Cindy Yerk conducted a wonderful installation ceremony, where all
the new officers of the DC unit were installed and welcomed. The next day,
being Sunday, we all gradually packed up and headed out, hoping to meet
again soon and share our travel experiences. If anyone is interested in
joining the 'new' Washington DC unit, just let me know.

Bill Scott
61 Bambi
66 Tradewind
Membership Chairman
Washington DC Unit, WBCCI



- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Hightower" <rwhigh@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:52 AM
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204


> The Washington D. C. Unit was started (I believe by Tom Howarth) as a
> Vintage unit.  To give those Vintage owners an option rather than to have
to
> join their local non-vintage oriented WBCCI Unit.
>
> It's always been primarily a Vintage unit, with few or no local members,
as
> a convenience for Vintage owners.
>
> Roger
>
> Roger Hightower, WBCCI #4165, VAC
> 1975 31' Sovereign
> 2002 Ford F-250 PSD

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:08:50 -0800
From: "Roger Hightower" <rwhigh@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Washington DC unit

Yup.  The late Bill Scott was the first membership chairman, and Tom Howarth
was the Founder of the unit.
See this website for info:

http://www.servintfree.net/wbcci-dc/officers.html

Many of the current officer are occasional posters to this list.

Roger

Roger Hightower, WBCCI #4165, VAC
1975 31' Sovereign
2002 Ford F-250 PSD

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 10:15:44 -0700
From: "Bob Hightower" <rhightower@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Tank Capacities

Thanks for the info. Guess I need to try to add a gray tank.

Bob

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To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 5:25 PM
Subject: Re: [VAL] Tank Capacities


> Bob,
> I do not know the 76 31' sov but the 76 25 Trade Wind is 13 gal black 15 
> gal gray and 45 gal fresh.
> bill
> 25' 76 Trade Wind in WV
> 
> Bob Hightower wrote:
> 
> >Somewhere in the past I recall that there was a list of holding tank
> >capacities for the various A/S models.Can someone direct me to it, or,
> >failing that, tell me the capacities of a 1976 31' Sov?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Bob Hightower
> >WBCCI 11365
> >
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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 10:30:11 -0700
From: "Stan Truitt" <stan.truitt@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] vent van cover or cowl

hello all
checked the archives but came up blank. hopefully someone can help. my 66
safari has a 12v powered fan that vents cooktop stove fumes. the flue exits
out the top of the trailer with a 6" flue pipe. i need the cover or cowl that
covers and weatherproofs this flue hole. mine is still there but has a large
hole that could be repaired but if repro's are available, it would be nice to
get one. mine is some sort of plastic or rubber compound. any help would be
appreciated.
thanks

harry
franktown co
66 safari

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 12:44:34 -0700
From: "Jim Cooper" <jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] vent van cover or cowl

Harry,

Andy at Inland RV has these covers.  I still need to order one for my
67.

Best Regards,
   Jim
 
   jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com
   
 

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> On Behalf Of Stan Truitt
> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 10:30 AM
> To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: [VAL] vent van cover or cowl
> 
> hello all
> checked the archives but came up blank. hopefully someone can help. my
66
> safari has a 12v powered fan that vents cooktop stove fumes. the flue
> exits
> out the top of the trailer with a 6" flue pipe. i need the cover or
cowl
> that
> covers and weatherproofs this flue hole. mine is still there but has a
> large
> hole that could be repaired but if repro's are available, it would be
nice
> to
> get one. mine is some sort of plastic or rubber compound. any help
would
> be
> appreciated.
> thanks
> 
> harry
> franktown co
> 66 safari
> 
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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 13:07:38 -0800 (PST)
From: Karen Waldo <landyacht76@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204

Mary wrote -
By the way, I was informed yesterday that nobody in
the Washington DC Unit actually lives around there! 
That's SO wrong!  We joined because it appeared to be
the local group (and there is here)!  I will wait
until the weekend to draw final conclusions, but I am
hypothesizing that the name is such because the rest
of y'all are just wanna-be Washingtonians (nudge,
nudge, wink, wink, knowwhadamean, knowwadamean)

Mary (and Rick),
I am sorry I am unable to attend the WDCU CBR this
year. I will really miss getting to meet you. 
Your comment about the locals is partially true. We do
have a few but we are truly an international unit. We
have several members, I am unsure of the exact count
at the moment, who reside over the "big drink" from us
here in the USA and many who are from the country
north of us, too. I think this is one of the most
interesting aspects about our unit! The overall
diversity of the unit is what originally attracted me
to it. 
Good luck with your maiden voyage. Enjoy the CBR. You
will meet some really wonderful people. It is a really
great Rally even in cool, wet weather. After all, "we
are just camping!"
Karen Waldo
WCDU Charter Member
#8440


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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 16:01:22 -0600
From: "Tom Patterson" <tommyjoe@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Washington DC unit

Forwarded message.

- -Tom

- ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:12:58 -0800
> From: Paul Farley <farley@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: Re: [VAL] Washington DC unit
>
> Good For you Tom,
> I know this won't make the list because I'm at work but Bill was
> instrumental in my Wee Wind purchase and lot's of emails later his name
> stays in my address book.
> PF
>
> Tom Patterson wrote:
> > You will find the following February 27, 2000 posting from my website of
> > interest, I think.
> >
> > -Tom
> >
> >       By Bill Scott on Sunday, February 27, 2000 - 05:08 pm:
> >
> > Howdy Listers, I've been back from my big trip east for almost a week
and
> > just now, I'm getting caught up. I left Texas on Nov 1st and went east,
> > crossed the mighty Miss, then went north and east thru Alabama, Tenn,
and
> > VA. The Shenendoah valley was beautiful, snow flurries one night while I
> > snoozed for free at a Flying J parking lot. Bambi was comfy and cozy.
The
> > next day I cruised into the Appalachian campsites and set up for the
Fall
> > Fling. VAC'ers started arriving on Thursday from all points of the
compass.
> > By Thursday evening Happy hour, at Terry and Sandie Tylers trailer, we
had
> > about 20 trailers and 50 people. The weather was perfect, the leaves
were 3
> > feet deep, the fire was warm and the 'Streamers' were happy to be
together.
> > The next day, the remainder of the group pulled in from Ontario,
Wisconsin,
> > New Hampshire, London in the UK, and other points east and west. We had
a
> > nice open house on Saturday morning with about 25 trailers and a real
gab
> > fest. Saturday afternoon, the Washington DC Unit, had its historic first
> > meeting, with over 20 members and affiliates in attendence, including
the
> > Region 2 President, Wilson Yerk and his lovely wife Cindy. The region 2
> > Historian, Barry and Lesley Heckenswiler, were there to record the
event.
> > The meeting went smoothly and later we all met for a hugh pot-luck,
where
> > John and Ester Dona provided Roast Beef for all. As a surprise ending,
> > Wilson and Cindy Yerk conducted a wonderful installation ceremony, where
all
> > the new officers of the DC unit were installed and welcomed. The next
day,
> > being Sunday, we all gradually packed up and headed out, hoping to meet
> > again soon and share our travel experiences. If anyone is interested in
> > joining the 'new' Washington DC unit, just let me know.
> >
> > Bill Scott
> > 61 Bambi
> > 66 Tradewind
> > Membership Chairman
> > Washington DC Unit, WBCCI

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 17:40:37 -0500
From: praimond@xxxxxxxxxx.net
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #204

Fred, the jack is yours! I'll bring it to Colorado with me. The margarita's clinched the deal!

Colin, You can split them with Wayne Moore, he also wants them. Yes, I'll be at the Cherry 
Blossom Rally this weekend and will bring them with me.

Good thing I didn't save the fridge (gave it to the A/S mechanic as a thank you for superior 
work!) water heater or furnace, I wouldn't have room in the Suburban to cart it all to rallies 
to distribute! 

Patti

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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 22:03:49 -0500
From: "Tricia & Conrad Holsomback" <triconholsomback@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Washington DC unit

It was exactly in response to Bill's message that we joined the WDCU. We
once were stationed in DC, so it was of interest to us.  We are mostly
fulltimers and aren't around to participate in a local unit. We have yet
to attend the Cherry Blossom Rally or any other get together, but we may
one day be in the same place at the same time for one of the rallies. 

Tricia & Conrad


      By Bill Scott on Sunday, February 27, 2000 - 05:08 pm:

Howdy Listers, I've been back from my big trip east for almost a week
and
just now, I'm getting caught up .............................If anyone
is interested in
joining the 'new' Washington DC unit, just let me know.

Bill Scott
61 Bambi
66 Tradewind
Membership Chairman
Washington DC Unit, WBCCI



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Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2004 19:38:48 -0800
From: "Oliver Filippi" <ofilippi@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Tank Capacities

Bob,

My 1976 owner's manual lists the following tank capacities:

Main holding tank (Black)  (Int'l Rear Bath) 20 gal.
                                          (Center Bath )   23 gal.
Aux Holding tank (Grey)   (Int'l Rear Bath)   14 gal.
                                          (Center Bath)     16 gal.
Fresh Water Tank   50 gal.
Water Heater  10  gal.

Hope this helps.

Oliver Filippi

P.S. The Owners's Manual covers all models (lengths) of that model year.

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From: "Bob Hightower" <rhightower@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: [VAL] Tank Capacities

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