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VAL Digest Tuesday, August 3 2004 Volume 01 : Number 328
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Topics in Today's Digest:
Re: [VAL] dent
Re: [VAL] dent
[VAL] Fresh Water Tank Vent
[VAL] Tank vent
[VAL] Re: Sad Wreck
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 08:51:11 -0500
From: "Chaplain Kent" <Chaplainkent@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] dent
Tom, The dent actually penetrated or tore the vinyl liner on the ceiling. I
cut out an area large enough so I could work inside and used a rubber mallet
gently tapping from the outside of the dent until it "popped." I then used the
roller on the inside as well. I worked from the inside since the dent wanted
to go pop back when I pushed from the outside, also it allowed me to use the
contours that were available from the stronger non-stressed metal around the
dent. Aluminum stretches so I was not able to get all of the creases out but
it looks good now and can not be seen from a distance. The repair is not
perfect but sure beats the cost of replacing the panels.
Good luck and please let me know if you have any other questions.
Chaplain Kent
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 10:25:58 EDT
From: Tombhs@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] dent
Thanks
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 21:41:00 -0400
From: "eemerick" <eemerick@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: [VAL] Fresh Water Tank Vent
Hello All,
I have installed an 18 gallon ABS freshwater tank in the 59. I have not
vented it and it will not take water when I pour it in because of the
airlock. I am looking for suggestions on a venting method. Can I use one
of L fittings that came with it and install it in the top of the tank
with a hose to drain the excess? Do they make a vent for this that I
don't need a hose through the floor?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Also we had a great Region 7 VAC rally this past weekend, see all of you
next year!
Ed
WBCCI/VAC 4425
68 Sovereign
59 Traveler
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Date: Mon, 2 Aug 2004 21:00:23 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald Johnson" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Tank vent
You might slide a small (1/4" diameter) vinyl tube down the filler pipe
just to the tank and anchor the outside end to the top side of the
filler opening. Then you'd close it off mostly with the filler cap (but
something HAS to vent or you won't get much water out of the tank
either) and unless you poured the filler opening totally full, you'd have
a vent. With the air tube in the filler pipe you could still fill the pipe
and let the air in and out.
I'd make a spring out of stainless steel to hold the small vent pipe
inside the top of the filler opening.
Gerald J.
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Date: Mon, 02 Aug 2004 21:21:01 -0600
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Re: Sad Wreck
Oh dear I am sorry to hear this sad tale.
I hope that you can get her fixed, or at least some of her organs can be
recycled.
I am sort of collecting wreck stories, and would like to add yours, can
you tell me what you were using for a tow vehicule ?
I hope eventually to make a web page that illustrates what can happen if
one is too casual about chosing a tow vehicule, selecting a
hitch,adjusting the hitch and loading the rig.Or any other similar
mistakes. I don't want to terrify people just urge them to be
conservative and careful.
Daisy in Colorado Springs
J.Garrett wrote:
> In December I purchased a 1959 26' Overlander twin axle and proceeded with the
> usual checks and upgrades to make sure it was roadworthy and useable. In my
> rush to attend a vintage rally in Ontario Canada on Friday I had one critical
> lapse of judgement. The ball height of the receiver and sway bars were 6"
> higher than the 19.5" required. This was the only thing that I had overlooked
> in the 7 months since working on the trailer. My decision was to use my
> regular receiver and forgoe the sway bars. About an hour into the trip and 20
> minutes from the rally a tractor trailer put me into an unrecoverable fishtale
> leading to jack knife and the demise of the trailer. Thankfully no one was
> injured but regrettably I've destroyed a beautiful piece of engineering and
> design history as well as my ego. The new chains did their job,held and
> probably prevented a much worse outcome. I must say I am very impressed at
> how the trailer held together (though this is one way to check for hidden
> floor rot, it's not the one I had intended). The ultimate destination of the
> remains is uncertain until I speak with my inusrance company next week, but
> given the number of good panels and parts remaining I'd rally hate to see it
> go to the wreckers. If any one is interested in the remaining whole or parts
> let me know, I can send photo's. The interior has twins with curved mahogany
> overhead bunks. My apologies to you all, I feel I've let a large community
> down, hopefully someone will learn from my stupidity. John Garrett, Niagara
> Falls Canada 905 357 3437
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