VACList Digest Thursday, January 9 2003 Volume 03 : Number 068
When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html Topics in Today's Digest: Re: [VACList] Double Bed [VACList] Pressure water tank Re: [VACList] Boondocking Re: [VACList] Axle replacement RE: [VACList] Double Bed [VACList] need to change my email address Re: [VACList] Pressure water tank Re: [VACList] need to change my email address [VACList] 1951, 1952 cruisette ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:17:37 -0500 From: "Phil Renner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Double Bed I have not contemplated switching my twin bed with bunks overhead Overlander to a double, but I can reccommend an excellant source for custom sized foam mattresses. I replaced all my mattresses with foam from http://www.foamorder.com/ and was very pleased with both the quality and the price. I choose the moderate priced foam for the twins and then gambled on their "random" quality for the upper berths. Apparently the "random" quality is just whatever they have on hand (or want to get rid of). Lots of options, and finishing add ons available. They will also make some very odd shapes for unusual applications. Phil Renner 63' Overlander ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 10:26:53 -0500 From: "Dick Parins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Pressure water tank Scott wrote: I would want to make major modifications to the plumbing if I were to replace the pressure tank and air pump with the modern standards. - ------ For what its worth when I was faced with this question I opted for the extruded ABS water tank made by Valterra. They are supposed to be "tasteless odorless and non-toxic" and there are a number of sizes. They are very reasonable but the real selling point for me was that I could put the fittings virtually wherever I wanted with ABS cement. This allowed me to line up and connect the original aluminum fill spout, connect the new Shurflo pump where I wanted, install a seperate drain line and even install a site glass. Unfortunately winter arrived before I tried it so I cannot give you a final report but installation was easy and for sure the ABS will never rust. If you go this route be sure to order the appropriate adapter kit. I used the threaded fill kit which I connected to a PVC elbow which then connected to the old fill spout. I ordered mine through Bell Industries. Dick '62 Bambi "We're all in this together - by ourselves" Lily Tomlin - -- __________________________________________________________ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Meet Singles http://corp.mail.com/lavalife ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 10:59:38 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VACList] Boondocking Boondocking for me means camping where there are no hookups or not using them if they are available - It can be just pulling into Walmart parking lot, or a dirt road someplace in the boondocks. It describes how one camps, not a particular place. Just Plain Polly 1964 Globe Trotter Colorado WBCCI 7113 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:21:31 -0500 From: "Jim Dunmyer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Axle replacement Dick, You'll add at least 700# of "stuff" to your trailer before you're ready to roll. Be sure to take that into account. <<Jim>> <<http://www.oldengine.org/members/jdunmyer>> <<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> <<lower SE Michigan, USA>> <<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>> - -----Original Message----- From: Dick Parins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tuesday, January 07, 2003 1:36 PM Subject: [VACList] Axle replacement >After reading through the new FAQs page I am somewhat encouraged to pursue replacing the Axle on Bambi. I found a Dexter supplier reasonably nearby that seems knowledgable. I have three related questions: 1) Joy have you completed your replacement and can you give us an update. 2) How can I determine the correct angle to specify for the torsion arm? 3) They make a 2000 pound and a 3500 pound axle. The original dry weight of this trailer was about 1875 pounds. Am I correct that the 2000 pound axle is too light meaning that I should order the 3500 pound axle? I'm thinking that adding just the propane tanks and battery get me to the 2000 pound limit (of course some of the weight is on the tow vehicle). Or will the 3500 pound axle be too stiff? > >Thanks. If there's anything else I need to know please jump in. > >Dick >'62 Bambi >"We're all in this together--by ourselves" Lily Tomlin > ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 14:03:54 -0600 From: "Jim Combs" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [VACList] Double Bed Rather than try to reply to every individual, I'll just say thanks to all -- for all the tips and words of wisdom. Since I want a permanent bed, and not a couch/pull-out setup, I think I'll look into going to a full-size width using a custom cut foam mattress that has the outside corners chopped or rounded off. Didn't realize there were so many options for custom mattresses. All of the URL's you guys provided were very helpful. I'd like to hear future updates from those that are going down similar paths. Thanks again. Jimbo / '76 Sovereign ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 15:09:42 -0500 From: "Paul P. Waddell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] need to change my email address Not sure who to ask. I need to change the address that I get the VAC emails from, [EMAIL PROTECTED] to [EMAIL PROTECTED] How do I make this change so I continue to be on the list. Paul Waddell WBCCI/VAC 1270 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2003 13:47:22 -0700 From: Brad Norgaard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Pressure water tank I have indeed made this change, its extremely easy to do. Ordered my poly tank from All-Rite Industries. When it arrived, it matched the posted size on their web page exactly. As Dick mentioned, sure is great to put the fitting where you want them. Adapted the old fill spout with a little working to the new fill opening. Drain line and water pump outlet have never leaked. The new tank is bigger, too. Brad Norgaard Phoenix '59 Trade Wind Twin VAC #2699, TCT > Scott wrote: > I would want to make major > modifications to the plumbing if I were to replace the pressure tank > and air > pump with the modern standards. > ------ > > For what its worth when I was faced with this question I opted for > the extruded ABS water tank made by Valterra. They are supposed > to be "tasteless odorless and non-toxic" and there are a number of > sizes. They are very reasonable but the real selling point for me > was that I could put the fittings virtually wherever I wanted with ABS > cement. This allowed me to line up and connect the original > aluminum fill spout, connect the new Shurflo pump where I > wanted, install a seperate drain line and even install a site glass. > Unfortunately winter arrived before I tried it so I cannot give you a > final report but installation was easy and for sure the ABS will never > rust. If you go this route be sure to order the appropriate adapter > kit. I used the threaded fill kit which I connected to a PVC elbow > which then connected to the old fill spout. I ordered mine through > Bell Industries. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 13:23:08 -0800 From: "Tuna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] need to change my email address Paul - When i have to switch email addresses (i have to use a different one when i'm on the road), i just go to the website, and subscribe with the new email address. I wait a day, then go back and unsubscribe the old address so i don't miss any mail during the transition. Tuna ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 8 Jan 2003 15:13:24 -0800 (PST) From: Toby Folwick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] 1951, 1952 cruisette On RJ's website (http://www.vintageairstream.com) it states that the 1951 cruisette was painted white from the beltline down, and the 1952 cruisette was painted white from the beltline up - is this correct? Toby __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ------------------------------ End of VACList Digest V3 #68 **************************** When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html
