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Today's Topics:
1. Tire pressure indicator caps
2. Re: Weeping pressure relief valve?
3. Re: scheuermann travellog
4. Re: Weeping pressure relief valve?/missing pop-off
5. Re: Tire pressure indicator caps
6. Re: Tire pressure indicator caps
7. Outer Banks Rally
8. Re: coating the roof.
9. Re: scheuermann travellog
10. Re: coating the roof.
11. Re: coating the roof.
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Message Number: 1
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 20:31:20 -0600
From: "Terry O'Neill" <woodfloor@xxxxxxxxxx.ca>
Subject: Tire pressure indicator caps
Hi All
I don't know if anybody has tried these but it looks like a good idea if
they are accurate.
http://www.monitortire.com/index.html
They monitor tire pressure and cost $14.99 / set. Available in increments of
2 psi from 26 - 60 lbs.
I'm not involved with selling this product, just wondering if any listees
have tried them.
Take Care
Terry O'Neill
Calgary
66 Trade-Wind Double
WBCCI 4786
VAC
http://pages.sprint.ca/Streamsite/main.html
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Message Number: 2
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 22:40:52 -0400
From: Terry Tyler <tylerbears@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: Weeping pressure relief valve?
Rick,
For me, the simplest solution was take it out, take it to the hardware store
and see what they had in stock. Upshot was I bought a plug, screwed it in
and eliminated the weeping valve. So far, I've seen no disadvantage with
this interim solution.
Not being satisfied with that, I carry around the old parts. Sooner or
later, I'll find a match and install it back to the original configuration.
Terry
mailto:tylerbears@xxxxxxxxxx.net
PS - Today (Wednesday 06/12/02), we leave for Arlene Fowler's place in
Paducah, KY to pick up our '67 22' Airstream with the newly refurbished
interior.
>From there, we head for Colorado Springs. It's time to meet our newest grand
daughter (born 06/07/02) and help her parents pack for the big move to New
Orleans next month.
++++++++++++++++++++++
on 06/12/02 7:52 AM, farreach@xxxxxxxxxx.net wrote:
> The valve is located on the city water inlet line just past a bell shaped
> valve which I think is the pressure regulator. As I look down at it, i see a
> black washer like disc with a small hole in the center. Under this is a
> threaded insert with a slot accross the top and can be turned with a
> screwdriver. This is where the water is coming out. Should this be closed
> off with a cap? To add to my confussion, there is a foot long piece of
> tubing coming out of the side of the valve body, pointing straight up.
> Can anyone help me here? Where's the water suppose to be released (tube or
> top of valve)? What should I do, ie. service the valve, repalce it or
> eliminate it? Where can I get a replacement?
> Thanks a bunch,
> Rick langer
> '66 GlobeTrotter
> #3847,VAC,TCT
>
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Message Number: 3
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 23:02:57 -0400
From: "Richard P. Kenan" <as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: scheuermann travellog
Hi, Scott:
I'm sorry that some feel a need to complain about a VACer
reporting his travels, but I guess that's the rule for non-official VAC
events. At any rate, I'd very much like to hear about your travels.
- Dick Kenan
(5368)
"God Himself, sir, does not propose to judge a man until his life is over.
Why should you and I?"
-Samuel Johnson, lexicographer (1709-1784)
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Dick Kenan Tel: 770-451-0672
Retired and loving it!
WBCCI # 5368, 28' 1995 Excella
Atlanta
mailto:as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com
http://www.mindspring.com/~as5368/
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Message Number: 4
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 22:21:17 -0700
From: James Clark <jec1938@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: Weeping pressure relief valve?/missing pop-off
At 10:40 PM 6/14/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>Rick,
>
>For me, the simplest solution was take it out, take it to the hardware store
>and see what they had in stock. Upshot was I bought a plug, screwed it in
>and eliminated the weeping valve.
For those with a pressure tank, the removal of the "pop off" valve can lead
to some dramatic problems... In our first trailer, I filled the tank to the
brim at a gas station and grabbed the air hose to pressurize the tank...
water shot half way across the yard and a number of folks were hollering
about the trailer spraying water all over everything... the pressure in the
trailer tank had gone from zero to what ever was in the air tank at the
garage... With no air space in the water tank to speak of, the change from
zero to max was a second or so... I suspect the pressure in the tank was
well over a hundred pounds...
My recommendation would be to buy a new valve and install
it...(ASAP) things like that get forgotten until the damage is done and
you get that sinking feeling...By the way, the pop off should protect the
trailer, not the regulator...
Jim
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Message Number: 5
Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 21:12:48 -0700
From: "Roger Hightower" <n7kt@xxxxxxxxxx.att.net>
Subject: Re: Tire pressure indicator caps
I saw those tire pressure monitors at the Ford place when I took the truck
in for service. All they do is indicate the pressure, "adequate", 4# under
and 10# under.
The problem is that you have to visually check each one. No warning if you
suddenly have a pressure loss.
Not much better than a good tire gauge.
Roger
Roger Hightower, N7KT
WBCCI 4165, VAC, TCT
1975 31' Sovereign, '02 F-250 PSD
Mesa, AZ
mailto:n7kt@xxxxxxxxxx.net
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Message Number: 6
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 05:08:35 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: Tire pressure indicator caps
My concern is that the "indicating" cap has to disable the valve core's
sealing and so the tire pressure depends on the reliability of the
indicating cap. To me that's a leak about to happen. I trust the cap
less than a valve core...
Gerald J.
--
Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson. Reproduction by
permission only.
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Message Number: 7
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 10:38:28 -0400
From: Garnett Horner <garnett@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Outer Banks Rally
The Washington DC Unit, http://www.servintfree.net/wbcci-dc/, is hosting
the OBX Rally at Camp Hatteras in Waves, NC from August 15-18. We still
have full hook-up sites available. If anyone is interested in attending
please contact me off-line and I will be glad to email you an information
package.
Garnett Horner
WDCU, VAC, 2878
garnett@xxxxxxxxxx.net
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Message Number: 8
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 10:27:49 -0500
From: John Anderson <janderson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: coating the roof.
Bill, I don't have the answers to your 3 questions, but I am willing to offer an
opinion or two.
I think the white roof will help keep the interior significantly cooler by reducing
the solar energy gain of the trailer. It will be much more effective at reflecting
solar energy than an unpolished aluminum surface.
However, without consulting the absorbtion/emissivity tables, I would say that a
polished aluminum roof would be superior to a white painted roof ITO reflection of
solar energy. Several postings to this list have documented reduced interior
temperatures as a result of polishing their trailer's exterior.
One thing you might consider is which surface (the white surface or the polished
aluminum surface) will be easier to keep clean so it can remain an effective
reflector.
As an additional data point, I just spent 4 days in South Florida (Miami down into
Key Largo) and I noticed the orange school buses all have white-painted roofs. I
assumed it was for the purpose of reflecting the sun's rays to keep the interior
cooler.
Finally, I have wondered if their might be a benefit to using one of the white
elastomeric paint-on roof coatings to help eliminate potential roof seam leakage.
My instinct says it should be effective, but I have no experience to back that up.
Hopefully others can shed further light on this issue.
John Anderson
1966 Sovereign
BILL DEERING wrote:
> I am about half way finished with polishing my 71 Safari (Nuvite and cyclo
> polisher) and have a question regarding the roof. As we all know a good
> portion of the roof is not visible except from elevation. I have seen one
> polished trailer with the roof coated with white RV roofing paint. This is
> not exactly consistant with the "restored" concept of a trailer but then I
> didn't buy the trailer to keep it completely original but rather to use it.
> On the other hand I don't want to do anything to lessen my chances of a
> reasonable price when I sell. My questions is these.
>
> 1. Is painting the roof considered an absolute No No?
> 2. anyone have a recommendation for a paint that will not run and
> streak the sides of the trailer?
> 3. Will my shoulders ever recover from these hours of polishing?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill
>
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Message Number: 9
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 11:27:37 -0400
From: "Richard P. Kenan" <as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: scheuermann travellog
Sorry, folks - that was supposed to go only to Scott.
- Dick Kenan
(5368)
I'm sorry that some feel a need to complain about a VACer
reporting his travels, but I guess that's the rule for non-official VAC
events. At any rate, I'd very much like to hear about your travels.
"God Himself, sir, does not propose to judge a man until his life is over.
Why should you and I?"
-Samuel Johnson, lexicographer (1709-1784)
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Dick Kenan Tel: 770-451-0672
Retired and loving it!
WBCCI # 5368, 28' 1995 Excella
Atlanta
mailto:as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com
http://www.mindspring.com/~as5368/
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-Samuel Johnson, lexicographer (1709-1784)
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Dick Kenan Tel: 770-451-0672
Retired and loving it!
WBCCI # 5368, 28' 1995 Excella
Atlanta
mailto:as5368@xxxxxxxxxx.com
http://www.mindspring.com/~as5368/
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Message Number: 10
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 10:52:09 -0500
From: "Don Hardman" <donhardman@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: coating the roof.
Here in the Gulf Coast area of Texas, the big think going for homes is
"radiant barrier" paint applied to the underside of the roof sheeting. I
wonder if there is an outside version of the radiant barrier paint. From
what I understand this stuff rally works.
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Message Number: 11
Date: Sat, 15 Jun 2002 16:03:22 -0500
From: "gina terrell" <terrellgina@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: coating the roof.
hello fellow Texan, are you out of Houston or San Antonio. I am in San
MArcos. There is also the osb sheathing covered with a aluminum colored
reflective sheeting. you can buy this separate from the wood.
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>what I understand this stuff rally works.
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