VACList Digest Saturday, March 15 2003 Volume 03 : Number 132
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] Power wrench for jacks? (was Leveling Jacks.) RE: [VACList] Help [VACList] Thanks Re: [VACList] Thanks Re: [VACList] Mice in the Airstream [VACList] 48 wee wind motorhome [VACList] Fiber Optics Re: [VACList] Mice in the Airstream Re: [VACList] Help Re: [VACList] Power wrench for jacks? [VACList] Mice RE: [VACList] Mice in the Airstream Re: [VACList] Thanks [VACList] adding water filter under sink [VACList] Propane safety [VACList] Little things [VACList] Source for Intellipower converter and Charge Wizard Re: [VACList] 12-volt woes Re: [VACList] adding water filter under sink [VACList] Hello to all RE: [VACList] Source for Intellipower converter and Charge Wizard [VACList] adding water filter under sink Re: [VACList] 48 wee wind motorhome Re: [VACList] Thanks Re: [VACList] Power wrench for jacks? (was Leveling Jacks.) Re: [VACList] Hello to all Re: [VACList] Source for Intellipower converter and Charge Wizard Re: [VACList] 48 wee wind motorhome [VACList] Vintage Trailer site Re: [VACList] Hello to all [VACList] Re: VACList Digest V3 #130 [VACList] New Tires and Wheels Re: [VACList] Leveling Jacks. should be STABILIZING jacks ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:35:06 -0500 From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Power wrench for jacks? (was Leveling Jacks.) I almost always use my friend Dewalt, since he is usually close to hand. Daisy schuetzen - RKBA! wrote: > Does anyone use an electric "drill" or somesuch to run the jacks down or are all > of us using our speed wrenches? what is the fastest and easiest procedure for > setting these up and taking them down? > > thanks > chas > > > > ... > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > > To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to > http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:50:52 -0600 From: lefty frizzell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [VACList] Help The lights are 12 volts. Sounds like your univolt bit it. Lefty Frizzell http://home.earthlink.net/~leftyfrizzell - -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Turner Sent: Thursday, 13 March 2003 12:24 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [VACList] Help Help!!! I have a 1973 Tradewinds that I can't get the 110 volt lights to work. The 10v recps and refg and roof a/c all work but the 110v lights don't. The lights will work on 12v when a battery charger is hooked up to the battery. What could be the problem. Thanks David [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:53:22 -0500 From: "David Turner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Thanks Thanks for all of you that answered mu Help request about the 12v lights not working. I think I have discovered that the battery was dead and the lights work thru the 12v battery and even when pluged to 110v the lights will not work unless the battery is charged.I thought the 12v lights would work even if the battery is dead but that is not the case,Thanks for your input. David ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:33:02 -0600 From: "jrlkleven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Thanks David, As lefty said, your univolt is likely the culprit. Your lights should work even if the battery is dead, albeit not recommended on older univolts that do not filter the DC output. Randy ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:46:30 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [VACList] Mice in the Airstream Daisy, you have hanta virus and bubonic plague confused - hanta virus can be cntracted by breathing the dust where mice have been, bubonic plague is passed by fleas from animals, mostly prairie dogs out here in the west. We have both diseases in the southwest, but not always at the same time. Depends on the weather and the mouse population for hanta virus and the prairie dog population for Black plague or bubonic plague. Just Plain Polly 1964 Globe Trotter Colorado WBCCI 7113 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:55:17 -0800 From: "chyde" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] 48 wee wind motorhome Anyone looking for a vintage wee wind custom built motorhome? Check out ebay #2407381982. Looks interesting but pricey. Colin ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:59:08 -0500 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Fiber Optics Terry: When we bought our '74 Tradewind one of the previous owners had obviously thought about installing an indicator light just above the door as there was a device in the parts box that was supposed to have done this job but had never been installed. It is a fiber optic device that is intended to be installed just behind the outside light fixture over the door where the fiber optics just barely invade that space by being fished through the hole where the wire goes out. I will check the box over the weekend and contact you with the part number and manufacturer if the paper is still there. Harley C. Muse WBCCI #7566 Washington DC Unit '74 Tradewind/'99 Durango ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:12:46 -0500 From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Mice in the Airstream Yikes ! thanks for the info. Daisy [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Daisy, you have hanta virus and bubonic plague confused - hanta virus can be > cntracted by breathing the dust where mice have been, bubonic plague is > passed by fleas from animals, mostly prairie dogs out here in the west. We > have both diseases in the southwest, but not always at the same time. > Depends on the weather and the mouse population for hanta virus and the > prairie dog population for Black plague or bubonic plague. > > > Just Plain Polly > 1964 Globe Trotter > Colorado > WBCCI 7113 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > > To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to > http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:51:50 -0700 From: "gshippen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Help David does your trailer have a screw in type fuse, from which I have experienced a loose connection and stood perplexed for more time than it takes to tighten the thing? GAS - ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Turner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2003 11:24 AM Subject: [VACList] Help > Help!!! > I have a 1973 Tradewinds that I can't get the 110 volt lights to work. > > The 10v recps and refg and roof a/c all work but the 110v lights don't. > > The lights will work on 12v when a battery charger is hooked up to the battery. > > What could be the problem. > > Thanks > David > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > > To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to > http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:49:18 -0800 From: "Judy White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Power wrench for jacks? > Yes, I use a cordless drill with a socket adaptor to run my stabilizer jacks > up and down. It sure beats the lug wrench I used to use. I use a fairly reliable 10 year old boy for running the stabilizer jack...when the batteries run low, feed him! Sorry Guys...I like low-tech! Judy White '72-27' Int'l Ambassador 5040 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 10:53:03 -0500 From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Mice After Polly set me straight, I decided to find out more: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hanta/hps/noframes/transmit.htm Still wondering how "new" the droppings need to be to be a hazard. So If you killed all of them and then let it sit, empty of rodents, how long do you need to wait ? Daisy (who figures being on the highway at all is statistically way more dangerous) ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:57:55 -0600 From: "Sherry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [VACList] Mice in the Airstream David Pfeffer wrote: > I'm obviously concerned about health issues, and exposing my family to > potential disease. Has anyone had a similar experience, are > there special > cleaners out there other than bleach which will remove > evidence (odours > etc.) left by the mice, or should I resolve to remove and > replace wood? The best source for information on cleaning rodent droppings and the risk of hanta virus is the Centers for Disease Control web page at http://www.cdd.gov/ncidod/diseases/hanta/hps/. Happy Trails - Sherry '63 Bambi, WBCCI 1104, VAC, WDCU, TCT ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 11:07:41 -0500 From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Thanks David, all three of my Airstreams DID have lights when connected to shore power even without a battery at all. I think you have a converter problem. That's closer to a $200 fix than a $50 battery I'm afraid. Jim Greene ' 68 Tradewind - ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Turner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 8:53 Subject: [VACList] Thanks > Thanks for all of you that answered mu Help request about the 12v lights not working. > I think I have discovered that the battery was dead and the lights work thru the 12v battery and even when pluged to 110v the lights will not work unless the battery is charged.I thought the 12v lights would work even if the battery is dead but that is not the case,Thanks for your input. > David ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:48:23 -0800 From: "C. Hale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] adding water filter under sink Hi, I'm ready to install a water filter under the sink of my 59 Traveler while the cabinet top and sink are out. I need some advice from those who have already done this please: -1 Did you re-direct the inflow so that both the tank filled water and the pressure connection (hose) water both go through the filter before it goes anywhere else? Or do you just filter the water coming into the cold water faucet? -2 My copper plumbing is a combination of sweat and compression fittings. There is a big compression joint after the pressured water entry. Could this be a check valve? Do I need a check valve there? Thanks for your help. I'll watch for your replies. Cindy ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 11:27:05 -0600 From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Propane safety I just received a letter from my LP Gas supplier (Prairie Land Cooperative) where they demand that regulators be changed at 15 year intervals. They report that this requirement comes from their insurance carrier following the regulations put forth in NFPA Pamphlet 58 ("propane's regulation bible"). They will refuse to supply propane if the regulators are not replaced. NFPA Pamphlet 58 is probably not on the internet because NFPA charges something like $44 for each copy and works to protect their copyrights. Every propane supplier and good technical libraries should have copies. As well as those who work on propane systems in RVs. Gerald J. - -- Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer. Reproduction by permission only. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 14:47:35 -0500 From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Little things Every so often a little incident bears mentioning. We're at Three Flags RV Resort in Wildwood, Florida. The campground is adjacent to a grazing field for horses and cows. While walking along the fence line this morning, one of the young horses came trotting up to the fence and followed me. When I stopped to look at him, he came right up to me, leaned his big head over the fence and we were nose to nose. After a little chit chat (me telling him how handsome he was), he seemed to listen while looking me straight in the eye and then galloped off to nuzzle with another young horse (a mare?). The incident took all of a minute or two. Loving this RV lifestyle, Terry ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 12:57:09 -0800 From: "Oliver Filippi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Source for Intellipower converter and Charge Wizard Several months ago, someone mentioned an excellent source for the Intellipower converter and Charge Wizard. Unfortunately, I can no longer find that reference. Please advise. Thank you, Oliver Filippi [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 13:43:14 -0500 From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] 12-volt woes Bill, I am assuming that your '62 is similiar to my '60 Overlander. You say that wiggling the battery lead used to help. I would start at the battery and take a long hard look at where the wire disappears into the coach (the battery box is on the front, outside wall, right?). Inside the coach at the front is a couch. Take it apart and look for the water tank. To the right of it on the wall is where the fuse block is located. My bet is that at least one of your problems is located between the battery and where the fuses (at least used to be) located. My 12V system used the trailer body as the ground. It has never caused any problems, but then again the trailer has been on the road regularly since '60, so any corosion between panels is worn away exposing fresh metal so the electrons can flow smoothly where they need to go (or at least that is my theory.) The transformer was most likely used to power the original furnace blower fan. It allowed it to run on either A/C or D/C. I had one of them for the blower motor and another for a vent fan. Scott - ----- Original Message ----- From: "bill rogers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Currently, the entire indoor 12-volt system doesn't work, though the running lights are fine, and the 110-volt lights are a-ok. Until recently, the interior 12V lights in the front half of the trailer, plus the porch light outside, did work. (The interior lights in the rear never worked, and I figured it was because of bad grounds.) > > But before I could start working on them, the 12V lights went on the blink. There was a brief period when wiggling the battery leads going into the trailer got the lights to flicker, but soon that, too, failed the have any effect. (The battery currently holds a 12.6 volt charge.) > > Now, when I attach the positive lead to the battery, the line fuse blows with a very bright flash. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 13:50:33 -0500 From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] adding water filter under sink May be a check valve, may be a pressure regulator. Scott - ----- Original Message ----- From: "C. Hale" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "VAC discussion list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Airstream Yahoo list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 11:48 AM Subject: [VACList] adding water filter under sink > -2 My copper plumbing is a combination of sweat and compression fittings. > There is a big compression joint after the pressured water entry. Could > this be a check valve? Do I need a check valve there? > > Thanks for your help. I'll watch for your replies. > Cindy > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:57:30 -0600 From: "Craig Carlson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Hello to all Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hello as a new member of the VACList (for the second time). A few years back I saw a newspaper article about a VAC rally . I believe it was the first Cherry Blossom rally in 2000. I did some google searches and ended up finding this group. I had fun listening to your conversations for several months, but ended up "dropping out" as I couldn't keep up with the volume of emails. Tuesday evening I was watching fundraising on my local PBS station. After years of resenting the PBS fundraising process of showing "specials" (rather than "regular" programming) I've come to a new conclusion. The special programming provides an opportunity to show interesting and fun things that can't be done as a series. Tuesday evening's program was "Mobile America," a history of RV's in the United States. Even though the focus wasn't on Airstreams, I immediately thought about all of you and how much I enjoyed reading the "VAC List". I don't have an Airstream, but I'm back to listen to your stories of restoration and maintenance. And, once again I'm in the "maybe someday" mode. Question: Does anybody have trouble with www.tompatterson.com? Every time I try going to the archive, I lock-up (blank screen requiring a re-boot). Is it my antiquated PC running Windows 95? Craig C. Mpls., MN ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 17:06:59 -0500 From: "Melvin Mudgett-Price" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: [VACList] Source for Intellipower converter and Charge Wizard Go to http://www.progressivedyn.com/ Then on the menu on the left click "Hit Deals" ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 17:22:11 -0500 From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] adding water filter under sink on 03/14/03 11:48 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'm ready to install a water filter under the sink of my 59 Traveler while > the cabinet top and sink are out. I need some advice from those who have > already done this please: > > -1 Did you re-direct the inflow so that both the tank filled water and the > pressure connection (hose) water both go through the filter before it goes > anywhere else? Or do you just filter the water coming into the cold water > faucet? Cindy, 1a - With each of our Airstreams, we use a dual filter set up which I made from filters and copper fittings purchased at Sears. I hang them on the rear bumper and filter all water coming into our trailer. One filter is for sediment and the other is for taste (a charcoal filter). The hangars are shiny aluminum and each holds a standard filter cannister. They were made specifically for Airstream bumpers and are often for sale (used) at both the Sarasota and International flea markets. Over the last 10 years, I haven't seen new ones being sold. If I had, you know whose truck they would be in right now. Why filter all incoming water? I do that because I don't want sediment accumulating on the bottom of my hot water tank. A long time ago in a far, far away place, I was told the sediment in chlorinated water passing over copper tubing forms copper chloride ions, which - after attaching themselves and settling on the bottom of the hot water heater, eat tiny holes in the bottom of the aluminum hot water tank. Not being a chemist, I didn't know if that was true or not, but it seemed to make sense. So - take the idea for what it's worth. 2a - In the Airstream we're using today ('89 32'), we have an inside filter on the inlet water line. That filter is under the bathroom sink and is a simple sediment filter for all water coming in and going to all faucets in our trailer. That inside filter doesn't get changed as often as the two outside filters - BUT it does get changed whenever I see discoloration in the filter. We also had one of these filters (standard equipment) in our '77 31' Airstream. I used to think our two outside filters were sufficient. But after seeing how quickly the insider filter accumulates chunks of sediment (the filter housing is clear transparent), I changed my mind. And even if the ideas in the above paragraph "1a" aren't correct, the ideas in "2a" are sufficient for me to continue the practice of using two outside filters. 3a - Also in this Airstream (scavengered from our '77 31' when we traded it two months ago), is a second inside filter on the cold water line under the kitchen sink with a separate faucet on the splash board at the back of the sink. This filter is an Everpure QC2 filter with the active ingredient silver (0.17%). It is there for the express purpose of providing safe drinking water and for making delicious tasting coffee. 4a - You didn't ask, but I use only white hose for all water coming into our Airstream. Nothing new with that idea. But, I also regularly inspect the inside of the hose for discoloration. When it's not pure white, I drizzle bleach water into the hose, connect the two ends and let it set a while before rinsing thoroughly. The outside of our white hose has a mottled tan hue to some parts of it. I believe that was from laying on the ground where iron deposits were abundant. That discoloration does not concern me. > -2 My copper plumbing is a combination of sweat and compression fittings. > There is a big compression joint after the pressured water entry. Could > this be a check valve? Do I need a check valve there? > Cindy, someone else will be better able to answer your second question. I've not seen the joint you described. Bottom line - everyone knows water varies significantly around the continent. How much or how little of our water gets filtered was our call. One case of the "trots" got my full attention. Even though I am no longer an active mountain climber (ADK46R) who routinely drinks cool, clear water from remote mountain streams, I'm very aware of giardia and its "gift." Terry PS - Tomorrow (03/15/03 Saturday), we head north into the Ocala National Forest and several favorite campgrounds. After that, there are three Elk Lodges (full hookups - $ donation) on our itinerary of one night stands before we reach Patriot's Point and my "Work Week" aboard the USS Laffey DD-724. If other Airstreamers should show up at this Naval Museum, it'll be easy to find us. We routinely fly three big flags off the front of our trailer. The center flag is Old Glory and each of the side flags are US Navy flags. One is the traditional USN flag flown at Naval bases around the world and the other is the Gadsden flag (a historical flag). In February 1776, Colonel Christopher Gadsden, member of the Continental Congress, gave the South Carolina Provincial Congress a flag "such as is to be used by the commander-in-chief of the American Navy." It has a yellow field, with a rattlesnake about to strike and the words "Don't Tread on Me." These three flags will be flown every day during our stay at Patriot's Point. ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 17:05:19 -0500 From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] 48 wee wind motorhome 3/14/2003 1:55:17 AM, chyde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Check out ebay #2407381982. Looks interesting but pricey. Hm--m. In 1963 I had Custom Coach do me a conversion on a VW type 2 chassis -- $2k for the truck, $2k for the (really staunch) conversion. On this one, the interior looks rather obviously homemade, with no sign of bathroom, appliances, or furnace (those suckers were cold!). No bidders so far, and I don't think I will disturb the status. -- Lew #4239 '72 Safari bicycle ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:00:40 -0500 (EST) From: Bobby Gill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Thanks David If your converter is good then all your lights will work when plug in to shore power even without the battery. That's why it is a converter to convert 110 to 12V. I just had my converter replaced for the very same reason. Now I see the lights even with no battery. Bobby > I think I have discovered that the battery was dead and the lights work thru the 12v battery and even when pluged to 110v the lights will not work unless the battery is charged.I thought the 12v lights would work even if the battery is dead but that is not the case,Thanks for your input. David - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to <a target=_blank href="http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html";>http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html</a> > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 15:45:11 -0500 (EST) From: Bobby Gill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Power wrench for jacks? (was Leveling Jacks.) chas I use a speed handle. The drill is faster, but with my luck I'd get off some where and my cordless drill battery would be dead. Plus it's one less thing I have to remember to take along. The speed handle is always in the trailer. Bobby Does anyone use an electric "drill" or somesuch to run the jacks down or are all of us using our speed wrenches? what is the fastest and easiest procedure for setting these up and taking them down? thanks chas - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to <a target=_blank href="http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html";>http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html</a> > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 21:12:20 -0500 From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Hello to all Welcome back, This is one of the best lists I'm on. If you don't want to be stuffed with emails, try the digest mode. As for your PC, probably needs more male sheep (RAM). Don't be a wannabe, go get one ! even if you just mess around with it on weekends. Best toy ever. Daisy Craig Carlson wrote: > Hi everyone! Just wanted to say hello as a new member of the VACList (for > the second time). > > A few years back I saw a newspaper article about a VAC rally . I believe it > was the first Cherry Blossom rally in 2000. I did some google searches and > ended up finding this group. I had fun listening to your conversations for > several months, but ended up "dropping out" as I couldn't keep up with the > volume of emails. > > Tuesday evening I was watching fundraising on my local PBS station. After > years of resenting the PBS fundraising process of showing "specials" (rather > than "regular" programming) I've come to a new conclusion. The special > programming provides an opportunity to show interesting and fun things that > can't be done as a series. Tuesday evening's program was "Mobile America," > a history of RV's in the United States. Even though the focus wasn't on > Airstreams, I immediately thought about all of you and how much I enjoyed > reading the "VAC List". > > I don't have an Airstream, but I'm back to listen to your stories of > restoration and maintenance. And, once again I'm in the "maybe someday" > mode. > > Question: Does anybody have trouble with www.tompatterson.com? Every time I > try going to the archive, I lock-up (blank screen requiring a re-boot). Is > it my antiquated PC running Windows 95? > > Craig C. > Mpls., MN > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > > To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to > http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 21:20:09 -0500 From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Source for Intellipower converter and Charge Wizard Pay the extra and get the model with the provision for the Charge Wizard and order the Charge Wizard also. Jim Greene ' 68 Tradewind - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Melvin Mudgett-Price" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 17:06 Subject: RE: [VACList] Source for Intellipower converter and Charge Wizard > Go to http://www.progressivedyn.com/ > > Then on the menu on the left click "Hit Deals" > ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 21:24:23 -0500 From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] 48 wee wind motorhome If it sells at all, he will be very lucky to get one-fourth of his opening bid price. Only a very new newbie or a very serious collector/restorer would buy it IMHO. Jim Greene ' 68 Tradewind - ----- Original Message ----- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 17:05 Subject: Re: [VACList] 48 wee wind motorhome > 3/14/2003 1:55:17 AM, chyde <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Check out ebay #2407381982. Looks interesting but pricey. > > Hm--m. In 1963 I had Custom Coach do me a conversion on a VW type 2 chassis -- $2k for the truck, $2k for the (really > staunch) conversion. On this one, the interior looks rather obviously homemade, with no sign of bathroom, appliances, or > furnace (those suckers were cold!). No bidders so far, and I don't think I will disturb the status. > > -- Lew #4239 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 21:54:33 -0500 From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Vintage Trailer site This guy has cool interior pictures of some oldies http://www.birchwoodbeauties.com/index.html Daisy ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 22:25:47 -0500 From: jrdorsey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Hello to all Craig Carlson wrote: Hi Craig, Welcome back. Many of us don't have Airstreams YET. Chances are after being here a little bit aluminium fever will override that "maybe someday" mode. I started that way, then progressed to "actively looking" mode, and now I'm all the way into "gotta find one". It's kinda sad, I can't pass up a newspaper without looking in the classified section. Every day I do internet searches for "195* Airstream" and "194* Airstream". I've been known to make sudden u-turns when I see one roadside to check for a "for sale" sign. I should get an "I brake for Airstreams" sticker for my truck. I starting to seriously consider having my whole 1949 panel truck chromed so it will match a polished Airstream. I seriously need professional help! On the Patterson site, it's probably not your OS it's probably your internet browser. Many websites use newer java and javascript coding that older browsers can't read. I that problem a lot when I used my old Netscape 4.7. Microsquash will give you a newer copy of Infernalnet Explorer at http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/downloads/default.asp But I've had better luck with Mozilla. It runs the newer stuff and has the look and feel that Netscape did before they were assimilated by AOL. www.mozilla.com/ It's also a little more secure as most of the low life scum sucking bottom feeders that write virues (viri?) write them for IE and Outlook Express. > > I don't have an Airstream, but I'm back to listen to your stories of > restoration and maintenance. And, once again I'm in the "maybe someday" > mode. > > Question: Does anybody have trouble with www.tompatterson.com? Every time I > try going to the archive, I lock-up (blank screen requiring a re-boot). Is > it my antiquated PC running Windows 95? > > Craig C. > Mpls., MN > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text > > To unsubscribe or change to an digest format, please go to > http://airstream.net/vaclist/listoffice.html > > > - -- John Dorsey Wauchula FL http://www.strato.net/~jrdorsey '49 3800 Chevy Panel '52 640 GMC Firetruck ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 21:52:40 -0800 From: "Helen Countryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] Re: VACList Digest V3 #130 Re: Subject: [VACList] Leveling jacks. What year did they start putting the leveling jacks on trailers? Any advice for adding them to my 26' 1967. Lee Pierce I suggest you first determine if there is a reason to get them. Our trailer is a 1964 Overlander - 26' - we level by placing boards down (whichever side is low) and driving onto them. It only takes a few tries to get the trailer level, causes no clearance problems for driving, costs almost nothing, and has no mechanical problems. The trailer is plenty stable when parked, sitting on the tongue jack and wheels. Fore/aft leveling is by the tongue jack, left/right by the selection of boards (how many in the stack). Lauren Countryman 23352 ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 22:12:19 -0800 From: "Helen Countryman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [VACList] New Tires and Wheels Re: Hi Helen I am curious when you say the tires are 25 years old....have you recently purchased this trailer or are you an original owner? I am the original owner of 1964 soverign ..... We can say the tires are over 25 years old because we've had the trailer over 25 years, and they weren't new when we got it. It's been a couple of years since we've been out, and we didn't use it much the last three or four years before that. Yes, we've been very impressed at how well the tires lasted. This may be significantly due to the fact that, fully loaded, the trailer only loads the tires to approximately 60% of their rated load. Unlike some reports I've read, the tires have not developed fissures, lumps, or other visible defects. And, nylon (the cord material) is very rot resistant. Lauren Countryman 23352 ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 15 Mar 2003 02:03:15 -0600 From: schuetzen - RKBA! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [VACList] Leveling Jacks. should be STABILIZING jacks On Thu, 13 Mar 2003 20:46:41 -0600, "Lee Pierce" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > The reason I am interested in installing the Levelers is that my dad > and I walked to the back of my trailer and lifted the front of my > trailer. Kind of intertaining. I picked up some of the aluminum > stands but they are such a pain to use each time I setup. I think that you do not want leveling jacks since it would take more frame beeing up than you would want to pay for to install a set of motor home leveling hydraulic jacks What you really want is the crank down stabilizers which are mounted just aft of the rear axle and another set a few feet behind the front wall of the trailer. you have already gotten excellent advice in many messages here on how to do this. don't forget the tire chocks that can be clamped between the two tires on each side. but you really do not need these if you have the stabilizers cranked down. fwiw chas - -- Charles L Hamilton, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Houston, TX WBCCI #1130 VAC S*M*A*R*T '76 Sovereign '02 E350 PSD www.schuetzen.net ------------------------------ End of VACList Digest V3 #132 ***************************** 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
