VAL Digest V2 #238

VAL Digest            Thursday, May 5 2005            Volume 02 : Number 238




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Topics in Today's Digest:

[VAL] cutting lexan
[VAL] 76 rear bath
Re: [VAL] 76 rear bath
[VAL] Trailer Dolly
Re: [VAL] 76 rear bath
Re: [VAL] 76 rear bath
Re: [VAL] 76 rear bath
Re: [VAL] Dump valve removal

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Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 07:15:31 -0500
From: <mberlinski@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] cutting lexan

The best way to cut almost any plastic is with a band saw. Use
a fine tooth blad and it cuts like butter. Since the band saw
blade is long it stays cool and you don't have any problems
with the plasric melting while you cut.

Koenig & Strey GMAC Home Services
Service You Deserve. People You Trust.

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Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 16:09:15 -0600
From: karl larsen <k5di@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] 76 rear bath

    I have this old trailer and the valve control for the black water 
came out in my hand. This control has been bad for several years. If I 
need a new valve where can I buy one? I plan to cut a hole in the bottom 
skid panel to get to this raskal. I can figure out about where the valve 
handle connects to the valve and start cutting a hole about there. How 
big a hole does it take?
Thank you.
Karl in Las Cruces, NM

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Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 16:14:50 -0600
From: "Kenneth E. Johansen" <johansen@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 76 rear bath

If its anything like my 75 the rear section should come out when you remove 
the bumper.  There are a number of valves so you may have to go to an 
Airstream dealer to get it matched (at least thats what I did).  In my case 
everything was glued together, so I just cut everything out and put all new 
plumbing.  Worked great - is like new now.

Ken


At 04:09 PM 05/04/05 -0600, you wrote:
>    I have this old trailer and the valve control for the black water came 
> out in my hand. This control has been bad for several years. If I need a 
> new valve where can I buy one? I plan to cut a hole in the bottom skid 
> panel to get to this raskal. I can figure out about where the valve 
> handle connects to the valve and start cutting a hole about there. How 
> big a hole does it take?
>Thank you.
>Karl in Las Cruces, NM
>
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Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 15:29:33 -0700 (PDT)
From: Courtney Gwyn <rufuscourtney@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Trailer Dolly

Hi Folks,
 
My new storage spot in Hollywood is so tight I find myself unable back my 
trailer in due to the length of my crew cab long bed truck. It is longer 
than the trailer!
 
I do have a front reciever, so I managed to finally get it parked.
 
I'm looking for a used electric trailer dolly if anyone has one they are 
willing to part with.
 
Thanks!
 
Courtney



		
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Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 16:42:33 -0600
From: karl larsen <k5di@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 76 rear bath

    Hi Ken their must have been a change. My trailer has a large heavy 
pan uner both holding tanks and all the plumbing therein. I can take out 
40 bolts and the pan will fall off I expect. I'm 70 years old and not 
sure I can ever get it back up! My bumper might be integral to all this 
but the stuff I need to work on is available from a hole I think, hope.

Karl

Kenneth E. Johansen wrote:

> If its anything like my 75 the rear section should come out when you 
> remove the bumper.  There are a number of valves so you may have to go 
> to an Airstream dealer to get it matched (at least thats what I did).  
> In my case everything was glued together, so I just cut everything out 
> and put all new plumbing.  Worked great - is like new now.
>
> Ken
>
>
> At 04:09 PM 05/04/05 -0600, you wrote:
>
>>    I have this old trailer and the valve control for the black water 
>> came out in my hand. This control has been bad for several years. If 
>> I need a new valve where can I buy one? I plan to cut a hole in the 
>> bottom skid panel to get to this raskal. I can figure out about where 
>> the valve handle connects to the valve and start cutting a hole about 
>> there. How big a hole does it take?
>> Thank you.
>> Karl in Las Cruces, NM
>>
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Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 17:38:59 -0600
From: "Kenneth E. Johansen" <johansen@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 76 rear bath

Karl

If you go the hole route - I would think about a 9inch by about 24 inch if 
you have to cut out all the plumbing.  I would start with a small hole 
right under the valve - some of those valves can be rebuilt, so you may be 
able to separate the valve where the gate slides in - pull out the old, 
install the new.  Hope this makes sense - if not please let me know...... 
hopefully you'll get some other responses here that will help too.

Ken

At 04:42 PM 05/04/05 -0600, you wrote:
>    Hi Ken their must have been a change. My trailer has a large heavy pan 
> uner both holding tanks and all the plumbing therein. I can take out 40 
> bolts and the pan will fall off I expect. I'm 70 years old and not sure I 
> can ever get it back up! My bumper might be integral to all this but the 
> stuff I need to work on is available from a hole I think, hope.
>
>Karl
>
>Kenneth E. Johansen wrote:
>
>>If its anything like my 75 the rear section should come out when you 
>>remove the bumper.  There are a number of valves so you may have to go to 
>>an Airstream dealer to get it matched (at least thats what I did).
>>In my case everything was glued together, so I just cut everything out 
>>and put all new plumbing.  Worked great - is like new now.
>>
>>Ken
>>
>>
>>At 04:09 PM 05/04/05 -0600, you wrote:
>>
>>>    I have this old trailer and the valve control for the black water 
>>> came out in my hand. This control has been bad for several years. If I 
>>> need a new valve where can I buy one? I plan to cut a hole in the 
>>> bottom skid panel to get to this raskal. I can figure out about where 
>>> the valve handle connects to the valve and start cutting a hole about 
>>> there. How big a hole does it take?
>>>Thank you.
>>>Karl in Las Cruces, NM
>>>
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Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 19:23:01 -0600
From: karl larsen <k5di@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 76 rear bath

    Hi Ken yes it sounds good to me. But I have no idea where to get a 
new valve if I must have it.  Or a replaceable part.  what I will do is 
what you suggest. I have a good pair of clippers. I will have to drill a 
few holes to start but will do them close to the rear bumper so I don't 
drill into something important.

Karl in Las Cruces


Kenneth E. Johansen wrote:

> Karl
>
> If you go the hole route - I would think about a 9inch by about 24 
> inch if you have to cut out all the plumbing.  I would start with a 
> small hole right under the valve - some of those valves can be 
> rebuilt, so you may be able to separate the valve where the gate 
> slides in - pull out the old, install the new.  Hope this makes sense 
> - if not please let me know...... hopefully you'll get some other 
> responses here that will help too.
>
> Ken
>
> At 04:42 PM 05/04/05 -0600, you wrote:
>
>>    Hi Ken their must have been a change. My trailer has a large heavy 
>> pan uner both holding tanks and all the plumbing therein. I can take 
>> out 40 bolts and the pan will fall off I expect. I'm 70 years old and 
>> not sure I can ever get it back up! My bumper might be integral to 
>> all this but the stuff I need to work on is available from a hole I 
>> think, hope.
>>
>> Karl
>>
>> Kenneth E. Johansen wrote:
>>
>>> If its anything like my 75 the rear section should come out when you 
>>> remove the bumper.  There are a number of valves so you may have to 
>>> go to an Airstream dealer to get it matched (at least thats what I 
>>> did).
>>> In my case everything was glued together, so I just cut everything 
>>> out and put all new plumbing.  Worked great - is like new now.
>>>
>>> Ken
>>>
>>>
>>> At 04:09 PM 05/04/05 -0600, you wrote:
>>>
>>>>    I have this old trailer and the valve control for the black 
>>>> water came out in my hand. This control has been bad for several 
>>>> years. If I need a new valve where can I buy one? I plan to cut a 
>>>> hole in the bottom skid panel to get to this raskal. I can figure 
>>>> out about where the valve handle connects to the valve and start 
>>>> cutting a hole about there. How big a hole does it take?
>>>> Thank you.
>>>> Karl in Las Cruces, NM
>>>>
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Date: Wed, 04 May 2005 07:45:50 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <jtdjtd@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Dump valve removal

>     I seem to be the only one asking for serious hand-holding almost every
> step of the way on every project I tackle but it's mainly because I'm not
> familiar with all these RV parts, what works and what doesn't when it comes
> to R&R.  
> 
>     Thanks for any thoughts,
> 
>     Glyn 
Glyn,

Don't be embarassed about asking, we are listening hard and 
taking notes for the day when we tackle this. Or maybe we 
are too chicken....

Your wrassles with your trailer are EXACTLY what makes good 
reading on this list.

Keep it up !

Daisy

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