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VACList-Digest Monday, April 29, 2002 Issue 288
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Generator Questions
2. 56 Airstream
3. Refrigerator Repair
4. Re: Replacement for folding vinyl curtains
5. awning attachment points
6. For Sale
7. Re: Refrigerator Repair
8. Re: Generator Questions
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Message Number: 1
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 20:08:15 -0400
From: Jim Dunmyer <jdunmyer@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: Generator Questions
Jamie,
Generally, you need about 3000 watts (120VAC, not 240 volts) to power
an A/C. If you can live w/o the A/C and (probably) the microwave, the
little Coleman will work fine. You might want to find out how noisy it
is before plunking down your money; a QUIET Honda EU1000i sells for
about $800.00 or thereabouts, but will definitely not annoy your neighbors.
<<Jim>>
James E. Craig wrote:
> Hello to the list.
>
> I have a 1974 29" ILY and would like to acquire a generator to power it when
> I am away from shore power. It has a furnace, AC, and Frig. How much juice
> do I need?
>
> Coleman has a nice little gen set for about $400 that has over 1000 watts
> and two AC receptacles. Is this enough or do I need a big daddy with 240
> volts?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jamie Craig
>
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Message Number: 2
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 19:41:46 -0700 (PDT)
From: "Johm O'Cain" <tanhof2k@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: 56 Airstream
Brad Norgaard:
Review of Photographs.
To answer your questions.
1. The serial number is # 6782 I don't know the
Model name.
2. The piece of metal that is welded to the bottom of
the frame members that make the "Hitch Triangle"
is about 1 1/4" thick in its entirety. (from front
to back and from side to side. It covers the
complete underside of the Hitch triangle.It is not
channel iron. I think that it is the main body of
the equalizer hitch.
3. Yes you are likely right about the "tail wheels"
being there to acomodate the large home made
holding tank. At this time I have no idea the tank
is for Grey or Black water. Was there a "Standard"
holding tank for this trailer?
4. Regarding the tears in the belly pan: They are
along the frame members. The additional iron
welded under the "Hitch Triangle" stops prior to
the belly pan. Where the two "formers" protrude
thru the belly pan is no where near any
modifications.
J O H N
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Message Number: 3
Date: Sun, 28 Apr 2002 23:14:16 -0400
From: Hoyt Oliver <hedgehog@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Refrigerator Repair
Dear Listers:
I have removed the doors on my Royal Dometic to clean everything. I have
found the rubber gasket filled with rust and mildew. It is torn in places
and stiff in others. I want to remove the gasket but can not figure how it
is attached to the door. There are no screws under the gasket attaching it
to the door. I am afraid to force it off the door not seeing how to attach a
new one. Can someone less timid tell me what to expect before I tear
something up? Where should I buy the new one if I do figure out how to
attach it? Thanks
Hoyt Oliver
75 Land Yacht 25'
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Message Number: 4
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 11:44:40 -0500
From: "gina terrell" <terrellgina@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: Replacement for folding vinyl curtains
Lowes and homedepot have them you can just cut off the bottom to make the
right length. I have tryed to find them through the vac list and only found
some olive green ones that did'nt match.
gina
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>I am looking for replacements for the folding vinyl curtains that act as
>doors for the closet and bathroom in my 1962 Bambi. Anybody know where to
>look? Thanks!
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Message Number: 5
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 10:20:49 -0700 (PDT)
From: jon fitz <fitzjo1@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: awning attachment points
Does anyone have photos of how the original equipment
(zip-dee?)awning attached to a 66-68 model? I'm
specifically looking for a clear view of how the
support arms attach to the body.
I have a 68 Overlander that seems to have had another
awning put on it as a replacement. The newer one was
not well installed :( There are some old screws and
hardware on the side of the trailer that are not being
used by the new awning. I'm trying to figure out if
these are the correct points for attaching a zip-dee.
Your help is appreciated.
Thanks,
Jon in SC
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Message Number: 6
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 14:58:39 -0400
From: Terry Tyler <tylerbears@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: For Sale
Hi Airstreamers,
1 - Here's one we noticed while traveling Interstate 81.
Exit 14 South off I-81 in Abington, VA.
There's a tiny Airstream in the far corner of Camper Sales lot hidden away
behind dozens of used and new RVs for sale.
If this is local for you, it might be worth a look see.
2 - There's another one for sale near Albany, New York. It's owned by a man
and wife who are in a Nursing Home.
I've been told it could be put to good use as a parts trailer for someone
with an identical one they are restoring.
I'll be looking at it during the first week in May 2002.
If you're interested in further details, reply to this note.
Terry
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Message Number: 7
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 19:06:53 -0400
From: Chris Bryant <list@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: Refrigerator Repair
On Sun, 28 Apr 2002 23:14:16 -0400, Hoyt wrote:
>Dear Listers:
> I have removed the doors on my Royal Dometic to clean everything. I have
>found the rubber gasket filled with rust and mildew. It is torn in places
>and stiff in others. I want to remove the gasket but can not figure how it
>is attached to the door. There are no screws under the gasket attaching it
>to the door. I am afraid to force it off the door not seeing how to attach a
>new one.
Which model is the refrigerator- an RM77 or RM100? My parts
software took a dump today, so I can't tell for sure untill tommorow,
but most later model replacement gaskets attach with double sided foam
tape- you cut the original off with a razor.
A warning- Dometic gaskets are expensive (probably over $100
for the set)- you might measure and try a place that sells appliance
repair parts to see if you can get a generic replacement.
--
Chris Bryant
mailto:bryantrv@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com
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Message Number: 8
Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:22:52 -0700
From: "Roger Hightower" <n7kt@xxxxxxxxxx.att.net>
Subject: Re: Generator Questions
Jamie,
If you want to run your A/C, you going to need 3 KW or more. That little
Coleman won't do it, and it's too noisy besides. Check out the Honda line
of quiet generators.
Roger Hightower, N7KT
WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
1975 31' Sovereign, '02 F-250 PSD
Mesa, AZ
mailto:n7kt@xxxxxxxxxx.net
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