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VAL Digest V1 #341
VAL Digest Monday, August 16 2004 Volume 01 : Number 341
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Topics in Today's Digest:
Re: [VAL] Posting pics...
[VAL] RE: VAL Digest V1 #340
[VAL] Venting Freshwater Tank
Re: [VAL] TIRES ???
RE: [VAL] Hitch problems
RE: [VAL] Hitch problems
Re: [VAL] Posting pics...
[VAL] A/S for sale from Tincan Tourist
[VAL] Argosy part needed,From TincanTourist site
[VAL] Avion for sale,Tincan Tourist site
Re: [VAL] Argosy part needed,From TincanTourist site
Re: [VAL] Hitch problems
[VAL] Hitch problems
RE: [VAL] Sagging Step - won't latch in up postion
[VAL] Link to the gilded Airstream picture...
[VAL] door latch 59 Flying Cloud, Denver repair shop for axel, aluminum LPG tanks
RE: [VAL] Hitch problems
RE: [VAL] door latch 59 Flying Cloud, Denver repair shop for axel, aluminum LPG tanks
Re: [VAL] door latch 59 Flying Cloud, Denver repair shop for axel, aluminum LPG tanks
Re: [VAL] Re: VINTAGE A/S
Re: [VAL] LED lights
Re: [VAL] LED lights
Re: [VAL] Sagging Step - won't latch in up postion
[VAL] LED lights
RE: [VAL] Hitch problems
Re: [VAL] Sagging Step - won't latch in up postion
[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #338
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Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 23:55:02 -0600
From: Shari Davis <maxwell@insideout-design.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Posting pics...
Mark~
As I recall, you posted a picture for all to see on Airstream Forums
awhile back, either that or there's another Marl\k in Modesto with a
gold paneled trailer :)
http://www.airstreamforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1656
It's free to post & view photos on AirstreamForums...if you want to
post, you must be a member...but it's free too.
Shari
Mark wrote:
>I'd post 'em in a hot second but for one thing: you have to be a paid member
>and, though rich in spirit, wealthy in friends, well off in toys and
>projects...I'm probably one of the least money saturated persons on this list
>(how embarrassing!) and am not willing/able to part with the eighty bucks it
>would take to join right now.
>
>Mark in Modesto, red of face, empty of wallet, clear of conscience.
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 07:07:27 -0700
From: "Rick LaBorde" <rlaborde@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] RE: VAL Digest V1 #340
Jim,
I was able to locate rather easily led lights that had been built to use in
the old 12 receptacles that are already in the light fixtures of the stream.
I bought one for every light and replace just the one that comes on first so
I would have a low draw option for the existing fixtures in the trailer, but
would still have the brightness of the original fixture when I selected the
other two settings of the 4 way switch. It works great. I think I used the
ones that have 9 leds in them as they were still not too large to fit in all
the fixtures. As I recall I found them on ebay.
Hope this helps
Rick
rlaborde@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Date: Sat, 14 Aug 2004 09:11:32 -0600
From: "jcchome" <jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] LED lights
Has anyone here built LED light assemblies for their Airstream or seen any
good references on making these. I did a web search but didn't find any
good information. I'm interested in lights with less current draw and thus
a longer battery life.
Best Regards,
Jim
jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 10:00:06 -0400
From: "eemerick" <eemerick@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: [VAL] Venting Freshwater Tank
Hello All,
First I would like to thank all of you the offered a solution to my
water tank venting problem. What I did to remedy the problem of the tank
not taking water is to add an opening in the top of the tank and a
drain/vent through the belly pan. I have an ABS tank with pre tapped
openings, I drilled out the one in the top-side corner, threaded an
elbow that came with the tank, drilled a hole through the floor and
belly pan and ran a piece of plastic tubing from the elbow and through
the floor and belly pan. When I filled it today it worked fine! I now
have a complete fresh water system. Just as a FYI I used copper from the
street water supply throughout the trailer and used plastic tubing from
the holding tank to the pump and back into the copper. I had to work out
the connections from the tank, pump and to the copper but nothing a
number of hose clamps can't fix ( and a good Hardware store!)
On to installing the shower wall.
Ed
WBCCI/VAC 4425
68 Sovereign
59 Traveler ( now I can take a shower and other water related
activities)
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 10:03:29 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald Johnson" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] TIRES ???
Titan Tire and Wheel company. HQ Memphis (owner owns the football
team there). Bought Armstrong tire for ag and specialty tires in Des
Moines a few years ago.
I found them at local tire stores in central Iowa but I bought them at
Farley Wholesale Tire Company in Boone, Iowa where the price was much
better.
I see them listed in some RV catalogs too.
Gerald J.
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 10:03:44 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald Johnson" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Hitch problems
I'm thinking my Reese hitch called for the 3/4" mounting bolts to be
torqued to 110 foot pounds. Very hard to do laying on the ground under
the truck.
Gerald J.
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 14:41:02 -0400
From: Dick Kenan <as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Hitch problems
I sent email to Reese and to a hitch company to ask what torque to
use on my Suburban hitch platform, back in 1999. One replied 75 ft-lb, and
the other (I think Reese) 80 ft-lbs. It was an OEM platform, which is why
I asked two places; maybe Reese has revised their specs since then.
- - Dick
(5368)
At 11:03 AM 8/15/2004, you wrote:
>I'm thinking my Reese hitch called for the 3/4" mounting bolts to be
>torqued to 110 foot pounds. Very hard to do laying on the ground under
>the truck.
>
>Gerald J.
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- - Bertrand Russell
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Dick Kenan Tel: 770-451-0672
Retired and loving it!
Atlanta
WBCCI # 5368, 28' 1995 Excella
Atlanta
mailto:as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com
http://www.mindspring.com/~as5368/
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 11:48:13 -0700
From: "Mark" <mark@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Posting pics...
Hi Shari,
I checked the phone book...I'm the only Mark Spencer in Modesto, so it had to
be me. Your recall glands are functioning normally. In real life, I DID post
a shot of my old 'Stream a year or two ago, with the same motive of learning
more about the thing and it's gold stripe.
I haven't learned a lot more about it, but it seems to have generated a lot of
buzz about Trade Winds, and that's always fun too. Not to mention a few folks
who've contacted me offlist with 'kindred spirit' messages. They're right,
and I now know there are more oddballs on this list than I'da thought! (They
know what I mean isn't mean)
Thanks for your note, Shari...I'll see if I can find Airstream Forums, and
where on that site to post pictures for now and future stuff.
Best regards,
Mark in Modesto
ps. I just clicked on the link you sent...talk about deja vu! It WAS two
years ago, and I noticed the description I posted was darn near exactly the
same as the one I posted to THIS list a few days ago! It was almost eerie...
I see now where I got the notion that Wally Byam himself 'might have been' the
original owner on a trip through Africa (Marc's note), but now that I know
more, it was very likely the ALL gold one, which is on display at the
Airstream factory. I would have been nice though...
ms
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:01:07 EDT
From: Streamliner86@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] A/S for sale from Tincan Tourist
1966 Sov International Airstream
30\' walnut cabinets prepolished
new tires and new spare new tanks OPD
bearings repacked by aistream dealer
all windows are glass and intact
912.772.6570 Savannah GA area
Email Address:
youmoveimove@xxxxxxxxxx.com
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:03:01 EDT
From: Streamliner86@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Argosy part needed,From TincanTourist site
Where can I find a 4 3/4\" dia. round white translucent plastic cover
for lite next to entry door on 1968 Avion?
I own a 1968 Avion 25\' travel trailer. On the right side of the
exterior, there is a round \"porch\" light. The translucent white
plastic cover has been lost due to weathering, etc.. I have been trying
to locate a web site or any place that sell these parts. I plan to buy
several, once I locate where I can buy some. The exact measurement of
where the plastic cover snaps on is 4 3/4\". The light fixture and cover
are round, and the plastic cover is slightly domed (rounded). Can anyone
help me locate a parts place I can order several of these covers? Thank
you, Tom Roberts, 303-220-1113 or tdabneyroberts@xxxxxxxxxx.net. I am
located in Colorado.
Email Address:
tdabneyroberts@xxxxxxxxxx.net
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:06:40 EDT
From: Streamliner86@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Avion for sale,Tincan Tourist site
For Sale: 1976 Avion - 28\'
28-foot Avion, 1976. This model has the dinette with 2 leafs for
extension, folds down and converts to a sleeping unit. Has two \"sea
bunks\" also. Has electronic start 37,000 btu furnace, a/c that has
never been used, a Thetford porta potti plus the original RV toilet that
was equipped with the trailer. This unit needs some restoration but it
is basically a great unit, I have owned it for 16 years. It comes also
with pots, pans, utensils, plates - silverware and some bedding. I can
provide numerous photos and a detailed synopsis of its overall
condition. Trailer is located in mid-Michigan. Contact me at
419.392.0756 until 9 p.m. or via email, bspngl@xxxxxxxxxx.net
Email Address:
bspngl@xxxxxxxxxx.net
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:31:21 -0400
From: "Tom" <thomm@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Argosy part needed,From TincanTourist site
Have you tried the Avion owners group? They have a website but I don't know
the exact URL so you need to do a search.
Tom
WBCCI 5303
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From: <Streamliner86@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 3:03 PM
Subject: [VAL] Argosy part needed,From TincanTourist site
> Where can I find a 4 3/4\" dia. round white translucent plastic cover
> for lite next to entry door on 1968 Avion?
> I own a 1968 Avion 25\' travel trailer. On the right side of the
> exterior, there is a round \"porch\" light. The translucent white
> plastic cover has been lost due to weathering, etc.. I have been trying
> to locate a web site or any place that sell these parts. I plan to buy
> several, once I locate where I can buy some. The exact measurement of
> where the plastic cover snaps on is 4 3/4\". The light fixture and cover
> are round, and the plastic cover is slightly domed (rounded). Can anyone
> help me locate a parts place I can order several of these covers? Thank
> you, Tom Roberts, 303-220-1113 or tdabneyroberts@xxxxxxxxxx.net. I am
> located in Colorado.
>
>
> Email Address:
> tdabneyroberts@xxxxxxxxxx.net
>
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 15:03:47 -0500
From: "J. Anderson" <janderson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Hitch problems
As with shock absorber replacement, this is a good application for an
air impact wrench if you have sufficient air pressure to achieve the
necessary torque. My air impact wrench is among my most treasured
weapons just for the reason you describe, Gerald.
John
Dr. Gerald Johnson wrote:
>I'm thinking my Reese hitch called for the 3/4" mounting bolts to be
>torqued to 110 foot pounds. Very hard to do laying on the ground under
>the truck.
>
>Gerald J.
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 16:17:12 -0400
From: Dick Kenan <as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Hitch problems
Gerald:
I just looked at the Reese site, and found a set of instructions
for a Suburban class IV hitch platform. They say to tighten 1/2" nutss
(3/4" socket) to 75 ft-lb if they have a lock washer; to 90 ft-lb if they
are lock nuts. That's all I can find from Reese; I did not look for
pickups or heavy-duty pickups, or class V platforms..
If your 3/4" bolts are the actual bolt diameter, then I imagine
the 110 ft-lb that you remember is the correct value to use. That would
require heavy exertion, probably using legs, at least for me. My hitch
nuts are fitted with a 3/4" socket; so I presume they are for 1/2" bolts.
The whole point here is that everyone should try to find out (from
dealer, instructions, Reese, whatever) what the correct torque value is,
and check it out before every extended trip; at least annually as a
minimum. I typically find one or two of the six nuts will turn a bit
before the torque wrench clicks; so, loose bolts on a receiver is not just
a scare tactic - it's real.
- - Dick
(5368)
At 11:03 AM 8/15/2004, you wrote:
>I'm thinking my Reese hitch called for the 3/4" mounting bolts to be
>torqued to 110 foot pounds. Very hard to do laying on the ground under
>the truck.
>
>Gerald J.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the
intelligent are full of doubt."
- - Bertrand Russell
- ---------------------------------------
Dick Kenan Tel: 770-451-0672
Retired and loving it!
Atlanta
WBCCI # 5368, 28' 1995 Excella
Atlanta
mailto:as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com
http://www.mindspring.com/~as5368/
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 13:44:32 -0700
From: "Judy White" <djmurtha@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Sagging Step - won't latch in up postion
I've searched the archives for solutions and found mention of a tab to
bend...Can anyone enlighten me on where this might be? I've studied my
manual, tightened, lubricated, replaced nuts, and still the step won't stay
up. Daisy and Bobby Gill mentioned having the same sort of problem, with
the retractable step that won't stay up...Any solutions? Short of a 20 foot
bungee cord to wrap around the whole trailer that is!
Judy White
72-27 Int'l Ambassador
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 13:59:43 -0700
From: "Mark" <mark@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Link to the gilded Airstream picture...
Lo and behold, Shari was right...and the old picture is still there too.
Here's a link to anyone who was curious, but not enough to ask for a picture,
but might be if it only takes a click of the mouse. I'm hoping this big link
will work but, if not, you can go to www.airstreamphotos.com , type 'oddball'
in the search window (upper right side of screen) and it'll be there shortly.
Here's the direct link:
http://www.airstreamphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/875/sort/1/cat/500/
page/1
Again, thanks to all who showed interest, gave input, wrote side-notes and put
up with my ramblings, mis-steps and not-so-hot JPEGs.
Mark in Modesto
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 17:53:53 EDT
From: SWEIL@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] door latch 59 Flying Cloud, Denver repair shop for axel, aluminum LPG tanks
1) My wife got up in the night and snapped off 1 of the 2 latches on inside
right side of door that retain center outside door panel over screen door. It
is held in place with 2 screws. I think it might be same as the window
latches? Anyone have an extra or know where I can get one?
2) Where is best deal on aluminum LPG tanks?
3) Also looking for good shop in Denver to convert my hydraulic brakes and
axle to modern with electric. Any suggestions?
Regards,
Steve Weil
ROCKMOUNT
rockmount.com
1626 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202
303 629 7777 - 1 800 776 2566 - fax 303 629 5836
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 18:02:05 -0500
From: "dtidmore" <dtidmore@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Hitch problems
I pulled the installation guide on my Drawtite/Reese Dual-Port class 4
receiver and the 9/16" bolts require 110ft lbs, while the 1/2" bolts require
106ft lbs. Depending on the receiver and vehicle, the specs will vary, BUT
the important thing is to KNOW the correct torque and check ALL the nuts
periodically. Earlier this afternoon, I pulled out the trusty torque wrench
and check and one of the nuts needed just a bit of rotation to pull to the
110ft lb mark. All the others were still on the money.
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From: valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com [mailto:valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com]
On Behalf Of Dick Kenan
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 3:17 PM
To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Hitch problems
Gerald:
I just looked at the Reese site, and found a set of instructions
for a Suburban class IV hitch platform. They say to tighten 1/2" nutss
(3/4" socket) to 75 ft-lb if they have a lock washer; to 90 ft-lb if they
are lock nuts. That's all I can find from Reese; I did not look for
pickups or heavy-duty pickups, or class V platforms..
If your 3/4" bolts are the actual bolt diameter, then I imagine
the 110 ft-lb that you remember is the correct value to use. That would
require heavy exertion, probably using legs, at least for me. My hitch
nuts are fitted with a 3/4" socket; so I presume they are for 1/2" bolts.
The whole point here is that everyone should try to find out (from
dealer, instructions, Reese, whatever) what the correct torque value is,
and check it out before every extended trip; at least annually as a
minimum. I typically find one or two of the six nuts will turn a bit
before the torque wrench clicks; so, loose bolts on a receiver is not just
a scare tactic - it's real.
- - Dick
(5368)
At 11:03 AM 8/15/2004, you wrote:
>I'm thinking my Reese hitch called for the 3/4" mounting bolts to be
>torqued to 110 foot pounds. Very hard to do laying on the ground under
>the truck.
>
>Gerald J.
"The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the
intelligent are full of doubt."
- - Bertrand Russell
- ---------------------------------------
Dick Kenan Tel: 770-451-0672
Retired and loving it!
Atlanta
WBCCI # 5368, 28' 1995 Excella
Atlanta
mailto:as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com
http://www.mindspring.com/~as5368/
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 18:13:46 -0500
From: "dtidmore" <dtidmore@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] door latch 59 Flying Cloud, Denver repair shop for axel, aluminum LPG tanks
Steve,
If you are going to go with a conversion, you might consider staying
hydraulic but going to disc brakes. Airstream has just announced that they
will offer new Airstreams as well as a dealer retrofit kit to install Kodiak
Disc Brakes along with the necessary electric to hydraulic actuator and
controller. You can expect about $1200-$1500 for a single axle with each
additional axle adding a few hundred additional. I did the investigation on
this idea about a year ago and turned Dickie Regel onto what I had found
when I was at the factory back in Oct. Looks like they followed up. Not
sure whose electric to hydraulic actuator Airstream is going to use, but I
was very impressed with MasterBrake's ElecDraulic unit which works with
their excellent BrakeSmart controller. Although I have yet to convert our
Bambi from electric to hydraulic disc, it is on my list.
david
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From: valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com [mailto:valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com]
On Behalf Of SWEIL@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Sent: Sunday, August 15, 2004 4:54 PM
To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] door latch 59 Flying Cloud, Denver repair shop for axel,
aluminum LPG tanks
1) My wife got up in the night and snapped off 1 of the 2 latches on inside
right side of door that retain center outside door panel over screen door.
It
is held in place with 2 screws. I think it might be same as the window
latches? Anyone have an extra or know where I can get one?
2) Where is best deal on aluminum LPG tanks?
3) Also looking for good shop in Denver to convert my hydraulic brakes and
axle to modern with electric. Any suggestions?
Regards,
Steve Weil
ROCKMOUNT
rockmount.com
1626 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202
303 629 7777 - 1 800 776 2566 - fax 303 629 5836
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 18:04:35 -0600
From: Robert Davis <rob-iod@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] door latch 59 Flying Cloud, Denver repair shop for axel, aluminum LPG tanks
SWEIL@xxxxxxxxxx.com wrote:
>1) My wife got up in the night and snapped off 1 of the 2 latches on inside
>right side of door that retain center outside door panel over screen door. It
>is held in place with 2 screws. I think it might be same as the window
>latches? Anyone have an extra or know where I can get one?
>
>
http://www.inlandrv.com/parts/91396-latchold.jpg
>2) Where is best deal on aluminum LPG tanks?
>
>
http://www.airstreamdreams.com/category.html?UCIDs=69543
>3) Also looking for good shop in Denver to convert my hydraulic brakes and
>axle to modern with electric. Any suggestions?
>
>
http://www.redneck-trailer.com/locations/9.htm
Rob Davis
'64 GlobeTrotter
Denver, CO
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 20:37:24 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VINTAGE A/S
Well, I started at about 38....
Daisy
JSmith1805@xxxxxxxxxx.com wrote:
> AT what age do we become vintage??
> Jim Smith
> who just wont act his age
>
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 20:57:32 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] LED lights
Hi Jim, go here:
http://home.tiac.net/~jtdjtd/aspix/LED/
to see more than you might want to know.
Daisy
jcchome wrote:
> Has anyone here built LED light assemblies for their Airstream or seen
> any good references on making these. I did a web search but didn't find
> any good information. I'm interested in lights with less current draw
> and thus a longer battery life.
>
> Best Regards,
> Jim
>
> jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com
>
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 18:24:16 -0700
From: "Mark" <mark@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] LED lights
Thanks for the link, Daisy!
And to those who like to work with their heads and their hands:
LED's are cheap and easy to work with. Radio Shack carries them in several
different colors, and they can be found 'out there' a whole lot cheaper in
bulk (sorry, no links).
Almost any light fixture could be converted to utilize a home-made string of
LEDs, if one likes to solder and operate a screwdriver.
Some LED's put out two colors. One could have white for general lighting and
red for nighttime coach navigation to the relief station (though such a
fixture would require another switch in the circuit to swap colors).
Just a thought...
Mark in Modesto
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 22:16:12 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Sagging Step - won't latch in up postion
Judy, I have no idea why, but my step just started staying up, except on
REALLY bad bumps. I think maybe I sprayed some siliconde under there.
Doesnt make much sense but something worked. It stayed up for 2 months
on the road this summer except for one RR track bump.
Someone wrote that they riveted a canvas strap with a snap to the
underside and used that to hold it up.
Daisy
Judy White wrote:
> I've searched the archives for solutions and found mention of a tab to
> bend...Can anyone enlighten me on where this might be? I've studied my
> manual, tightened, lubricated, replaced nuts, and still the step won't stay
> up. Daisy and Bobby Gill mentioned having the same sort of problem, with
> the retractable step that won't stay up...Any solutions? Short of a 20 foot
> bungee cord to wrap around the whole trailer that is!
>
> Judy White
> 72-27 Int'l Ambassador
>
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 20:52:51 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald Johnson" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] LED lights
For LED sources try www.mouser.com or www.digi-key.com. Their stock
will be ten years newer than Radio Shack's and in a field where the light
output seems to double or triple each year that is very significant.
I've bought some fairly high output white LEDs from Hosfelt in Ohio, but I
quit doing business with them over the cost of shipping an order with
three LEDs which they tossed in a catalog as ballast letting me pay for
the shipping. Some in the mouser catalog show three times the light out
of those I bought from Hosfelt last year. One of the LEDs from Hosfelt
had about the same light output, but over a bit smaller area as my
three D cell flashlight according to my light meter.
I've been using a LED flashlight for a couple years now that I picked up
at the local Walmart (sporting goods department) that runs on two AA
cells. I don't know yet for how long.
Right now red LEDs produce the most light per milliamp, yellow and
green next, then white last, kind of like a chronology of their ages with
red having been around by far the longest. I'm seeing many green LED
traffic lights now, distinctive by their dots instead of a continuous green
lens.
Gerald
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 20:53:06 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald Johnson" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] Hitch problems
One way to be sure the hitch stays attached without periodic
retightening would be to put a bit of loctite on the bolt threads before
tightening. If its a hard grade they might have to be cut off if the hitch
had to be removed. And checking the torque annually would break the
loctite otherwise and make it of far less benefit, the loctited parts would
be better off not checked with a torque wrench.
I don't have a torque wrench big enough to check them anyway.
Its possible that some of the looseness comes from frame channels
being crushed by hard knocks, not by the nuts backing off.
On my Reese hitch with provision for load equalizing springs, there's no
room for a large socket or an impact wrench. Only an open end or box
end wrench can get to the nut for the ball. For my farm tractor shop I
do have a dandy 3/4" drive impact wrench but its too big to go
between the hitch and the ground with the hitch in the receiver, but still
there's pieces of hitch in the way so it won't help any. I have two smaller
air impact wrenches and an air ratchet too, plus a die grinder that is
really handy for removing rusted in place hardware.
Gerald J.
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 21:25:08 -0600
From: Robert Davis <rob-iod@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Sagging Step - won't latch in up postion
Judy White wrote:
>I've searched the archives for solutions and found mention of a tab to
>bend...
>
You can see the tab just to the left of center, it has a 90 deg. bend at
the bottom:
http://www.insideout-design.net/maxwell/During/door/step.jpg
Rob Davis
'64 GlobeTrotter
Denver, CO
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Date: Sun, 15 Aug 2004 21:36:55 -0700
From: "Helen Countryman" <helncoun@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #338
Subject: Wheels and Tires
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Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 10:00 PM
Subject: VAL Digest V1 #338
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> VAL Digest Friday, August 13 2004 Volume 01 : Number
338
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Subject: Wheels and Tires
The 5 wheels, tires, and hubcaps plus mounting, balancing, taxes, and
installation came to $1167.53. This price was agreed to in Spring, 2003. I
expect costs and prices have gone up since then. It took a long time for
the wheels and hubcaps to come in.
(I don't have time to read this site's posting every day.)
P. S.: My intention has been to provide a version of the write-up for
inclusion in The Vintage Advantage and Blue Beret, if their editor's see fit
(after I get my VAC membership straightened out). That way people could see
it as formatted in Word, rather than the corrupted format as it appeared
here.
Lauren Countryman
23352
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>
> Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 12:19:07 -0700
> From: "Mark" <mark@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
> Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #331
>
> WOW!!
>
> THANK YOU Lauren! I'm a member of about a dozen special interest lists,
from
> antique clocks to model trains, and this is one of the most comprehensive
> posts I've ever seen.
>
> Maybe I'm just all fired up onaccounta I was about to embark on all the
> research you just went through and you've saved me a TON of potential
> headaches, but I sure do appreciate your post.
>
> The only question left in my mind is: how much did all that cost?
>
> Again, thanks for all your efforts, not only doing the work, but for
writing
> and posting the results.
>
>
> With highest regards,
>
> Mark in Modesto
>
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