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VAL Digest Wednesday, June 16 2004 Volume 01 : Number 280
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Topics in Today's Digest:
[VAL] Re: Moving On!
[VAL] Re: Interiors
Re: [VAL] Re: Moving On!
Re: [VAL] Re: Colorado or Bust!
[VAL] 14 x 25 vent cover
[VAL] roof vent knobs
[VAL] We did it, and survived!
Re: [VAL] 14 x 25 vent cover
[VAL] black tank rebuild
Re: [VAL] Re: Interiors
[VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS/extending hitch
[VAL] Flags
RE: [VAL] Flags
Re: [VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS/extending hitch
Re: [VAL] Flags
Re: [VAL] Flags
[VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
Re: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
RE: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
Re: [VAL] 14 x 25 vent cover
Re: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 07:40:27 -0400
From: "Patricia V. Raimondo" <praimond@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Re: Moving On!
Daisy,
For my east coast friends I'll be sure to offer courtesy parking
wherever I end up in Colorado! Then you can runaway anytime you want!
Patti
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 07:47:00 -0400
From: "Patricia V. Raimondo" <praimond@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Re: Interiors
Jo Ann,
I prefer to keep the walls neutral (my FC has original Zolatone, light
tan specks) and change the curtains, pillows, bedding with the seasons
or at will. I'm a Target devotee which makes changing colors whenever
I'm bored, cheap! I currently have my "summer" look in the trailer
which is lighter weight stuff. My winter look is darker, heavier
fabrics for warmth. Redecorating 21 ft. of space is fun!
Patti
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 08:02:31 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: Moving On!
Well, that makes me feel a teeny bit happier....
Daisy
Patricia V. Raimondo wrote:
> Daisy,
>
> For my east coast friends I'll be sure to offer courtesy parking
> wherever I end up in Colorado! Then you can runaway anytime you want!
>
> Patti
>
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 06:24:02 -0600
From: "JP Polly" <jppolly@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: Colorado or Bust!
I made the big move from NY state to CO in 1989 and have not looked back -
Colorado has a lot to offer. I chose the western slope near excellent
cross country skiing (I can ski at least 6 months of the year and only have
to drive 25 minutes from my house and the yearly membership for this skiing
on miles of groomed trails is $25 - this year I skied over 60 times!)
Polly in CO where the snow has just about melted, but fall is not too far
away.
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:17:12 -0600
From: "Randy Unter" <runter@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] 14 x 25 vent cover
Thanks for all the suggestions. The Airstream dreams model looks great, but
appears to be opaque. I want a translucent model. I think I'll try splicing
two 14 x 14 covers together for now until a translucent (lexan preferred)
model is built.
Randy Unter
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:32:18 -0400
From: joepatwink@xxxxxxxxxx.net (Joe Winkler)
Subject: [VAL] roof vent knobs
Back in March Patricia V. Raimondo wrote that she had 6 roof vent knobs, at the time
I didn't remember I needed one for my 64 Tradewind. Patti, do you still have any? Are
they cast aluminum and shaped like a T with a press pin to hold them on? Would it be
possible for me to get one? You could respond off line if you wish, I had looked for
your e-mail address but couldn't find it on the archives threat.
Joe
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 09:48:00 -0700
From: Sharon Chaytor <sharonbc@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] We did it, and survived!
Well, we took the tin house out on it's maiden voyage with us, and it was
lovely. The house is very light, compared to my three horse steel stock
trailer. Didn't even feel it. The 12 volt has a small problem in the
connection, you have to wiggle it just so. Not that we used it for much.
The toilet works great with a pressurized squirt bottle and/or bucket, so I
think that we will keep to the waterless toilet system.
It will be nice to have water laid on. Anybody know what to use to patch
polyethylene tanks? Ours has a hole in it, which we discovered prior to
leaving. Going to get the furnace up and running as well, as my SO was
cold. He is sensitive to cold, I think from having to work in it for so
long. I was fine! The one bunk did pull out to make a double, instead of a
twin. I don't know if someone modified that along the way or not. The
fridge gave us a bit of grief with the propane. Worked great at home, but
needed some adjustment when we parked. We ran the fridge off of the truck
when we drove, so that kept everything nice and cold. We are going to hard
wire that in in our next truck, which I better have by Thursday! I am going
to a competitive trail ride on Friday, and would rather drive the diesel,
than our big old ford with the 460 in it. The Rocket has been a great
truck, but we don't call it the Rocket for nothing!
We went to Pritchard, which is east of Kamloops for the first night. We
were volunteering at a Combined Drive event (where people drive horse(s)
and cart/carriages really fast through obstacles, amongst other things).
The next day we headed to a campsite called Monck on Nicola Lake near
Merrrit. Lovely campsite, with a great beach, and hardly anyone there.
Different story in July and August, we are told. We are going to go back,
but maybe not until after the crowds disappear! While we were there, we
were invited to join the BC group of the WBCCI.
Came home the scenic route, up through Lac la Jeune, and checked out that
campsite, as well. The hubby really enjoyed himself, so hopefully we
actually will go out again.
Sharon, in BC
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:58:45 -0400
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <s.l.scheuermann@xxxxxxxxxx.att.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 14 x 25 vent cover
Randy, The Airstream Dreams vent cover is made of fiberglass. It should last
decades. Inland RV has both white and smoked plastic available to let in
lots of light. However they only last 4 or 5 years in my experience.
Scott
1960 Overlander
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 10:49:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: jon fitz <fitzjo1@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] black tank rebuild
I STILL haven't replaced my black tank (we use a
porta-potti). But, if I ever get around to it, I
think I will replace the whole assembly with a SS
tank. Here's my logic:
I had already left drawings with my fab shop for the
metal box that holds the plastic tank. The old one
was rusted out, so I planned to use SS. I called the
guy and asked how much more it would cost to put a lid
and a few baffles on that same design. It would add
another $100, but it would solve a lot of other
problems (cracked tank, questionable mounts for
fittings, etc.). This seemed like a deal in the long
run. So, that's what I think I'll do.
There are a lot of details to sort out (bottom slope,
insulation, etc.). So, maybe it's not for everybody.
But, it's something to think about.
Jon in SC
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 12:16:18 -0700
From: Joann Wheatley <jwheatle@xxxxxxxxxx.edu>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: Interiors
Now there's a thought - seasonal decorating. I'm hoping that once I'm
in the trailer and on the road a while, these ideas will start
percolating.
Jo Ann
On 15, Jun 2004, at 4:47 AM, Patricia V. Raimondo wrote:
> Jo Ann,
>
> I prefer to keep the walls neutral (my FC has original Zolatone, light
> tan specks) and change the curtains, pillows, bedding with the seasons
> or at will. I'm a Target devotee which makes changing colors whenever
> I'm bored, cheap! I currently have my "summer" look in the trailer
> which is lighter weight stuff. My winter look is darker, heavier
> fabrics for warmth. Redecorating 21 ft. of space is fun!
>
> Patti
>
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 15:02:10 -0500
From: "Dan Childress" <daniel@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS/extending hitch
I am looking into solar panels for my 69 caravel. Do to the lack of space
on the roof, I am investigating the use of flexible panels. The flexible
panels would be in addition to the panels mounted on the roof. Maybe place
the flex on the awing. Any suggestions? Also thinking about extending the
hitch by 18 inches and the rear likewise by 18 inches. This would give
storage for batteries and supplies. I understand that the frame will need
to be reinforced. Anyone done this?
Dan
14148
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 17:32:45 -0500
From: "Tom Patterson" <tommyjoe@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Flags
I bought some collapsible flag poles with the intent of mounting them on the
front of my trailer on the jack stand.
My question is what size flags to buy. 16" x 24" almost look too small, and
2' by 3' look almost too big.
What size are others using?
- -Tom
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 17:49:17 -0500
From: Kevin D Allen <overlander64@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Flags
Greetings Tom!
Two of my three flags are the 2' x 3' size, and other than the need to
shorten the springs provided with the Pole-Ease flag poles, there have
been few problems. Depending upon the orientation of the antenna and
the direction of the wind, it is possible that the larger flags can
interfere with the bat-wing TV antennas that I have on both coaches.
Kevin
Kevin D. Allen
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban
1978 Argosy Minuet
1975 Cadillac Convertible (towcar in-training)
WBCCI/VAC #6359
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Subject: [VAL] Flags
I bought some collapsible flag poles with the intent of mounting them on
the
front of my trailer on the jack stand.
My question is what size flags to buy. 16" x 24" almost look too small,
and
2' by 3' look almost too big.
What size are others using?
- -Tom
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 18:53:11 -0400
From: Chris Elliott <celliott@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] FLEXIBLE SOLAR PANELS/extending hitch
Hi Dan ,
On my latest project , I used flexable panels made by unisolar which are
made for putting on standing seam metal roofs . They come in 15inch x 10 ft
lengths in my case , They can be had up to 18 ft long or shorter than 10 ft
too. They are on bituthane backing which sticks semi - permenantly to the roof
of the a/s , and fit to the curve . The top of my trailer is covered with them
. Less watts per sq.ft but you can put more sq.ft up there , no leaky
attachements , no putting something flat on a curved surface , no wind
resistance . I`d use them again on another without hesitation .
Chris 63 flying cloud
Dan Childress wrote:
> I am looking into solar panels for my 69 caravel. Do to the lack of space
> on the roof, I am investigating the use of flexible panels. The flexible
> panels would be in addition to the panels mounted on the roof. Maybe place
> the flex on the awing. Any suggestions?
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 17:01:38 -0600
From: "Maxwell" <maxwell@insideout-design.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Flags
We have the 2'x3' flags on our GlobeTrotter...except for the WBCCI
Officers' Flag which is 3'x5'
- --
Shari Davis
'64 GlobeTrotter - "Maxwell"
WBCCI #1824, VAC
www.insideout-design.net/maxwell
Tom Patterson wrote:
>I bought some collapsible flag poles with the intent of mounting them on the
>front of my trailer on the jack stand.
>
>My question is what size flags to buy. 16" x 24" almost look too small, and
>2' by 3' look almost too big.
>
>What size are others using?
>
>-Tom
>
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 19:20:05 -0400
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <s.l.scheuermann@xxxxxxxxxx.att.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Flags
I have 3x5 flags, with the exception of the VAC flag which is 2x3. Most
WBCCI members use the 3x5 since all the club flags are that size, the VAC
flag being the exception.
Scott
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From: "Tom Patterson" <tommyjoe@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 6:32 PM
Subject: [VAL] Flags
> I bought some collapsible flag poles with the intent of mounting them on
the
> front of my trailer on the jack stand.
>
> My question is what size flags to buy. 16" x 24" almost look too small,
and
> 2' by 3' look almost too big.
>
> What size are others using?
>
> -Tom
>
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 21:30:41 EDT
From: Sdog109@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
There is an aluminum shrouded 110 volt "porch" light just above and forward
of the door of our 1957 Caravanner. Total length of the bulb and base is only
about 2". The base has two contacts on the bottom, and has two pins on the
base (directly opposite from each other) and goes in with a push/turn. There is
no number on the bulb and I am having troubling locating a replacement. Any
ideas?
Bert
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 19:10:23 -0700
From: Brad Norgaard <stream2699@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
Believe it or not Bert, that is a 110 volt bulb. I thought it would be a 12
volt one but what do I know? I'd like to find one of those for my '59.
Brad Norgaard
Phoenix
'59 Trade Wind Twin
VAC #2699, TCT
on 6/15/04 6:30 PM, Sdog109@xxxxxxxxxx.com at Sdog109@xxxxxxxxxx.com wrote:
> There is an aluminum shrouded 110 volt "porch" light just above and forward
> of the door of our 1957 Caravanner. Total length of the bulb and base is only
> about 2". The base has two contacts on the bottom, and has two pins on the
> base (directly opposite from each other) and goes in with a push/turn. There
> is
> no number on the bulb and I am having troubling locating a replacement. Any
> ideas?
>
> Bert
>
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 21:16:52 -0500
From: Kevin D Allen <overlander64@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
Greetings Bert!
I don't know whether your '57 "porch" light is like the one that I have
with my '64 Overlander, but if it is, I found a replacement bulb through
Ace Fogdall RV in Cedar Falls, IA. Since the trailer is already at my
new home 400 miles from here I can't check the trailer but will be at
Ace Fogdall on Monday to have some repairs made on my Minuet and could
check to see if they still carry that bulb and relay information about
manufacturer/bulb number. You can see a photo of my fixture at the link
below:
http://www.airstreamphotos.com/photos/data/500/827porch_light_close_up-m
ed.jpg
Kevin D. Allen
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban
1978 Argosy Minuet
1975 Cadillac Convertible (towcar in-training)
WBCCI/VAC #6359
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Subject: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
There is an aluminum shrouded 110 volt "porch" light just above and
forward
of the door of our 1957 Caravanner. Total length of the bulb and base
is only
about 2". The base has two contacts on the bottom, and has two pins on
the
base (directly opposite from each other) and goes in with a push/turn.
There is
no number on the bulb and I am having troubling locating a replacement.
Any
ideas?
Bert
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 19:17:23 -0700
From: Brad Norgaard <stream2699@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 14 x 25 vent cover
Randy,
I was not happy with the styles available when it came time to do mine, so I
made a clear one out of aluminum angle and two pieces of lexan. Write me off
list for more info if you like. You'll be able to see it in person at the
Rocky Mtn. VAC rally soon.
Brad Norgaard
Phoenix
'59 Trade Wind Twin
VAC #2699, TCT
on 6/15/04 8:17 AM, Randy Unter at runter@xxxxxxxxxx.net wrote:
> Thanks for all the suggestions. The Airstream dreams model looks great, but
> appears to be opaque. I want a translucent model. I think I'll try splicing
> two 14 x 14 covers together for now until a translucent (lexan preferred)
> model is built.
> Randy Unter
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Date: Tue, 15 Jun 2004 23:03:09 EDT
From: M1492@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: "Porch" light for '57
sewing machine used them ,your singer shop?
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