VACList-Digest Saturday, January 5, 2002 Issue 172
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Alumunum folding cot
2. Varnish Tambour doors
3. Paradise Park
4. Re: Alumunum folding cot
5. Re: Varnish Tambour doors
6. Re: Varnish Tambour doors- repairs
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Message Number: 1
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 21:25:33 -0500
From: "Robert Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Alumunum folding cot
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Hello Jim
I've been wanting to put bunks in for quite some time now, I just don't h=
ave the time. I'm working 6 days a week selling RV's. When I saw the post=
about bunks it got my attention. I received photos of bunks in a center =
twin, which would be easy enough to put bunks in, but I want to put them =
in my '73 rear twin which poses a few problems. I have been working on ma=
king an aluminum frame that I can attach to the wall. My biggest hang up =
with the whole idea though is that I will need to block half of the windo=
w in order to have plenty of clearance for someone to use the bunk. I hav=
e decided though that, since I do have the rear window and the Vista View=
s then it would not be that big of a loss, besides I would still be able =
to operate the side windows. I will probably tint the side windows too so=
the bunks would not be visible from the outside.
Once I make another career change and go back to working 5 days a week ma=
ybe then I will get the bunks done.
Take care
Bobby
----- Original Message -----
From: James Greene
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 3:28 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Re: Alumunum folding cot
Hello, Bobby ...
I had the folding cot/bunk beds in my ' 73 twin Sovereign and my daughter=
s slept on them until the trailer sold when they were at least 10-12 year=
s old. I don't know if they are still available or not -- I haven't seen =
any in a long time except for those in older Airstreams. They were very p=
ricey when they were available. A handy guy like you could probably rig u=
p something similar. I've seen aluminum cots that could probably could be=
adapted at some place. Maybe Sams Club or Cabelas. You might try www.cab=
elas.com to see if they have them.
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
----- Original Message ----- =20
From: Robert Gill =20
To: Multiple recipients of VACList =20
Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 13:49
Subject: [VAC] Re: Alumunum folding cot
Hello
I've been thinking of building a set of bunks in my '73 rear twin.
I need to do something in order to sleep all four of us comfortably.
What does the folding cots look like? Is there a supply source for them?
My kids are 4 and 6, would it hold them? =20
Thanks =20
Bobby
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ackground-color:#ffffff; "><DIV>Hello Jim</DIV> <DIV>I've been wanting to=
put bunks in for quite some time now, I just don't have the time. I'm wo=
rking 6 days a week selling RV's. When I saw the post about bunks it got =
my attention. I received photos of bunks in a center twin, which would be=
easy enough to put bunks in, but I want to put them in my '73 rear twin =
which poses a few problems. I have been working on making an aluminum fra=
me that I can attach to the wall. My biggest hang up with the whole idea =
though is that I will need to block half of the window in order to have p=
lenty of clearance for someone to use the bunk. I have decided though tha=
t, since I do have the rear window and the Vista Views then it would not =
be that big of a loss, besides I would still be able to operate the =
side windows. I will probably tint the side windows too so the bunks woul=
d not be visible from the outside.</DIV> <DIV>Once I make another career =
change and go back to working 5 days a week maybe then I will get the bun=
ks done.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Take care</DIV> <DIV>Bobby</DIV> <D=
IV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5p=
x; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT: #000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> =
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tyle=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt Arial; COLOR: black"><B>From:</B>=
James Greene</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesda=
y, January 02, 2002 3:28 PM</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>To:<=
/B> Multiple recipients of VACList</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial">=
<B>Subject:</B> [VAC] Re: Alumunum folding cot</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <M=
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<DIV><FONT face=3DArial>Hello, Bobby ...</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DA=
rial></FONT> </DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial>I had the folding cot/bu=
nk beds in my ' 73 twin Sovereign and my daughters slept on them until th=
e trailer sold when they were at least 10-12 years old. I don't know if t=
hey are still available or not -- I haven't seen any in a long time excep=
t for those in older Airstreams. They were very pricey when they were ava=
ilable. A handy guy like you could probably rig up something similar. I'v=
e seen aluminum cots that could probably could be adapted at some place. =
Maybe Sams Club or Cabelas. You might try <A href=3D"http://www.cabelas.c=
om/">www.cabelas.com</A> to see if they have them.</FONT></DIV> <DIV>&nbs=
p;</DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3DArial>Jim Greene</FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT face=3D=
Arial>' 68 Tradewind</FONT></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE dir=3Dltr=
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ial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV> <DIV style=3D"BACKGROUND: #e4e4e=
4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=3DGillRober=
[EMAIL PROTECTED] href=3D"mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]";>Robert Gill</A> </DIV> <DIV =
style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A [EMAIL PROTECTED] hr=
ef=3D"mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]";>Multiple recipients of VACList</A> </=
DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, January 02, =
2002 13:49</DIV> <DIV style=3D"FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [VAC] Re=
: Alumunum folding cot</DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV>Hello</DIV> <DIV>I've b=
een thinking of building a set of bunks in my '73 rear twin.</DIV> <DIV>I=
need to do something in order to sleep all four of us comfortably.</DIV>=
<DIV>What does the folding cots look like? Is there a supply source for =
them?</DIV> <DIV>My kids are 4 and 6, would it hold them? </DIV=
> <DIV>Thanks </DIV> <DIV>Bobby</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE style=
=3D"PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 5px; MARGIN-LEFT: 5px; BORDER-LEFT:=
#000000 2px solid; MARGIN-RIGHT: 0px"> </BLOCKQUOTE></BLOCKQUOTE></=
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Message Number: 2
Date: Fri, 4 Jan 2002 23:13:11 -0000
From: "Dana Kelley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Varnish Tambour doors
Hello, We have 73' Overlander that has the tambour sliding doors. They're in
good shape. I've had to repair some by gluing the torn places with a good
adhesive and using a strong cloth material on the back. This has worked
good. Now I'd like to varnish them or use something to make them shinny.
Also the other woodgrained doors in the trailer. I just assumed using a
good varnish but now that RJ mentioned this Watco Danish Oil, I wondered if
this is something I should use. Can I still get this product? Maybe this
is something I shouldn't do at all. Wouldn't want it to peel, then I'd
have a big problem!
Dana in Texas
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Message Number: 3
Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 10:45:08 -0500
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Paradise Park
Hi Airstreamers,
Today (01/04/02), we left the east coast of Florida and rolled west into
Paradise Park (25 miles east of Punta Gorda on US74). This is one of
several Airstream parks around the country which has a spacious piece of
land, including a small golf course and orange grove (anyone may pick the
oranges).
The presence of woodworking and metalworking shops is a major drawing card
for me, as is a heated swimming pool large enough for swimming laps. Best
of all is the camaraderie of 300 other Airstream families.
Reservations are not necessary. The overnight cost is a bit steep ($16). We
arrived just before dark and asked for one of the 24 field sites (full
hookups) instead of asking for one of the rental sites with a concrete
patio. Parking and setting up on a field site is much simpler in the dark.
For years, we've considered buying into this condominium type Airstream
Park, but our desire to be "Explorers" of every warm place on the North
American continent during the Winter conflicted with doing that. We weren't
ready to be "Settlers" and stay in one place all Winter with our Airstream.
Even so, we identified specific lots (with Florida Room) in Paradise Park
that we'd consider buying if any ever became available. This year, one of
those lots is available. It may be our year to buy - or maybe not.
The Park bulletin board shows 40 lots for sale as well as a dozen Airstreams
for sale (many of them in the mid 1970s and earlier). Some of the lots
include the Airstream, while others do not. There is a good cross section
of old Airstreams here if anyone is interested in buying a Vintage.
Although this is southern Florida, it is not warm tonight. All plants have
been covered in anticipation of a freezing frost. We should have scheduled
ourselves into the Everglades or the Keys for January. Freezing weather has
found us every January when we've been stateside (Florida, Texas, Arizona).
Our only warm Januarys have been in Guadalajara or farther south and deeper
into Mexico.
Next week, we'll move to a formal Resort RV Park while taking advantage of
another internet special we found last Fall. In our opinion, there are fewer
RVers in Florida this year than in previous years. It should be the peak
season, yet in most of the parks we've visited during the last few months,
there are many empty campsites. Two years ago, campgrounds were packed and
turning away customers (or allowing only two or three nights per visit).
More next week,
Terry
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Man's mind once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original
dimension." Oliver Wendell Holmes
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Message Number: 4
Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 08:43:33 -0700
From: "phil patterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Alumunum folding cot
Hi, I have been reading the threads on upper bunks. It made me think of the
factory setup in my sister and her husband's 1974 Argosy 24 ft. with twin
beds. As I remember the bunks are made up of two upolstered cushions about
12 in. wide hinged together the length of the twin bed. When you folded the
bed up, the cushion toward the isle folded under the outside cushion and the
whole unit folded against the wall. It was designed in such a way that when
folded it made the bottom bed like a sofa, so when they were both folded the
trailer had 3 sofas. I am sorry I do not remember what supported the bunks
when they were in the up position. Phil
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Message Number: 5
Date: Sat, 05 Jan 2002 10:15:09 -0600
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Varnish Tambour doors
Watco Danish oil is a penetrating oil, not a surface type finish. It
should always accept more oil. And should be available in any good
woodworking shop. Might not be in home centers, but its worth looking
there. Might be in better hardware stores.
Gerald J.
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Message Number: 6
Date: Sat, 5 Jan 2002 16:22:01 -0400
From: "The Gammon's" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Varnish Tambour doors- repairs
Hi Dana, We recently purchased a 73' Overlander as well. The tailer is in
very good condition except the tambour is in desperate need of repair. I
would be interested to know how you went about your repairs to the tambour.
Did you remove the tambour to do the repairs or can it be repaired while
still in the lockers/cupboards. If it needs to be removed, what is involved?
As for glue, it seems to me I would need something that will remain pliable.
Do you have any suggestions? What kind of material did you use for backing?
Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
Greg in Nova Scotia, Canada
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dana Kelley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 7:13 PM
Subject: [VAC] Varnish Tambour doors
> Hello, We have 73' Overlander that has the tambour sliding doors. They're
in
> good shape. I've had to repair some by gluing the torn places with a good
> adhesive and using a strong cloth material on the back. This has worked
> good. Now I'd like to varnish them or use something to make them shinny.
> Also the other woodgrained doors in the trailer. I just assumed using a
> good varnish but now that RJ mentioned this Watco Danish Oil, I wondered
if
> this is something I should use. Can I still get this product? Maybe this
> is something I shouldn't do at all. Wouldn't want it to peel, then I'd
> have a big problem!
> Dana in Texas
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