VACList DigestVACList-Digest Saturday, May 18, 2002 Issue 307
Today's Topics:
1. Fantastic Fan
2. replacement light bulbs
3. Re: Airstream?
4. Re: replacement light bulbs
5. Re: replacement light bulbs
6. Re: 66 Tradewind Tires
7. Re: 1973 AIRSTREAM AMBASSADOR
8. Re: replacement light bulbs
9. Re: Airstream?
10. Re: replacement light bulbs
11. Re: replacement light bulbs
12. Re: floor tile
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Message Number: 1
Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 20:51:29 -0500
From: Dick and Kris Parins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Fantastic Fan
John Anderson wrote:
>
> Here's my question: where should I apply the Vulkem, with respect to the
> flange
> gasket? Should I coat the gasket faces with Vulkem, or just apply it around
> the
> edges when finished?
One tip that I got from the guy I bought my fan from was to wait a few days
after installing the fan and compressing the gasket before caulking around
the edge. He indicated that the gasket gave off air bubbles when compressed
which could create leaks in the caulk. He was also very insistent that the
gasket shipped with the fan should be used. Apparently some people do not
use it, substituting only caulk and he felt that was a mistake.
A few things I did on my own were:
1) Replaced the galvanized screws with stainless of the same size.
Note that although the directions say to use all 28 screws there are
actually fewer holes because they made the flange thicker and reduced the
number of holes. So if your fans are like mine you will not use all the
screws.
2) There were two corners where the fan holes lined up with old larger
holes in the roof of the Airstream. I was told to just substitute bigger
screws but when I did they didn't seat properly in the flange and the holes
were still too big to hold well. I figured out that I could flex the
interior ceiling enough to get a nut in there with a needle nose vise grip.
While my wife turned the appropriately sized stainless bolt I moved the
little nut into position. Worked great.
3) The Air conditioner I took out had been wired with newer romex to a
nearby outlet. Even though the romex was visible inside the trailer
cabinetry part of the way I thought I would have to switch it to 12 volts
and reuse it. Fortunately I looked around the hole in the ceiling and found
the trailer had been prewired with both 12 volt and 110 volt wires to the
opening. This was a great find as it allowed me to tear out the offensive
romex completely. The wire near the opening was looped so all I had to do
was cut it and connect the black wire from the fan to both ends.
Good luck. So far I am very happy with my fan.
Dick
'62 Bambi
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Message Number: 2
Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 23:43:43 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: replacement light bulbs
Hi
The reading lamps in my '73 take a sort of miniature flood light. The
number in the book is 1383.
Any Ideas ?
Also need advise on badly behaved tambours, how parallel do the tracks
need to be ?
Daisy
PS the coffee can toaster works great.
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Message Number: 3
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 06:16:56 -0400
From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Airstream?
Chris, the Argosy end cap is a one piece steel pressing. I don't know if it
has the ribs under the end cap to which the aluminum segments could be
riveted. I would assume it does to support the interior end cap but that is
a guess. Charlie could probably answer including parts and labor to install
the three segments.
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Bryant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 19:04
Subject: [VAC] Re: Airstream?
> OK- dumb question.. how much would it cost to replace the
> steel end caps with segmented aluminum?
> Purely hypothetical question...
>
> --
> Chris Bryant
> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Message Number: 4
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 08:18:49 -0400
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: replacement light bulbs
on 05/17/02 11:43 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Also need advise on badly behaved tambours, how parallel do the tracks
> need to be ?
Daisy,
Yes, they need to be parallel. Think of the tambour doors as a roll up
rectangle. If the slot for it to slide in is not the same dimensions as the
rectangular frame it rides in, then it will bind.
If the binding is minor, they can be forced, BUT EVENTUALLY, the material
inside the track will fray and it's downhill from there. At least, that's
what I found when I forced mine.
Once I corrected the rectangle for the tambour to slide within, then it ran
freely. If you happen to be at Oasis RV in Tucson, they have the material
(big bucks) in rolls and will install it for peanuts. Then, you'll be good
to go until you sit on your sink or pile bricks or can goods on the shelf
under the sink.
Bottom line, restore the rectangle in which the door slides and it'll run
freely. The name of the game is to stay in shape. <grin>
Terry
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Message Number: 5
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 06:45:39 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: replacement light bulbs
The 1383 is a standard RV lamp. Its available in most RV catalogs and
stores. There's no alternative at the moment, though LEDs may be coming.
Gerald J.
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Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson. Reproduction by
permission only.
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Message Number: 6
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 07:56:45 -0500
From: wbalpert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 66 Tradewind Tires
> >I am going to replace the tires on my 66 TradeWind. My manual calls for
> >7.00
> >X 15 tire size. Anyone know what todays equivalent size is?
>
Michelin used to make a 7.00 x 15 radial tire called the XCA which was a good
replacement. I have seen posts that say Yokahama and Bridgestone still make a
similar tire. The Bridgestone model is Vsteel Rib 230. Don't know the Yokohama
model. Check with dealers to see if they are still available. Be aware that
these may be considered LT, light truck, tires not ST for trailers. But, it's a
way to get a radial that will fit in the limited wheel well space. Its no fun
having to deflate a 225R75 15 tire just to wedge it into the wheel well and
reinflate after mounting. Even less fun along the roadside!
You can always find 7.00 15 LT tires that will fit but they won't be ST tires.
Many dealers don't seem to know the difference. Be on your guard.
Bill Alpert
'64 Airstream Safari
'94 GMC Safari
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Message Number: 7
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 12:30:21 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 1973 AIRSTREAM AMBASSADOR
Sigh. The only thing i can suggest is more careful caulking...
Are you using Vulkem ? It is messy to use, but it stays sticky and
flexible for decades, why do this boring job twice...
I was very careful to seal the metal frame out side the Vista views and
the inside next to the glass. I smear the vulkem on with my fingers,
pushing it into the cracks with great diligence. Then I use a paint
thinner dampened rag, ( actually lots of them) to carefully clean up the
mess and leave a decent bead of caulk. You can't really see it from the
outside, too high up.
On another note, we were camping in NY State in the downpour, and the
vista views dripped condensation. I don't have a vent for the shower or
the cooking, but kept the ceiling vents cracked and ran the furnace.
Finally I just closed them to keep the moist inside air from hitting the
cold glass. I still have the inside plastic window. If you just have the
single pane of glass, the condensation could easily mimic a leak !
Mine is still leaking at the rear bumper, the rain snakes under the
hinge and right into the edge of the flooring. It's mostly epoxy now
anyway, but enough already,
Keep in touch,
Daisy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Dixon/Daisy:
>
> Rebuilding a '73........re-gasketed all windows, rebedded roof vents, caulked
> glass/frame on all vista windows.
>
> Rained to beat Hell today and we still have got leaks.....looks likeit may be
> vista windows......insulation is dry above them and wet below......any
> ideas?????
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chuck D. Jedlicka
> MARINE WOODWORKING
> Bayou Vista, Tx
> 409-933-4664
> "If you can dream it, I can Build it!"
>
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Message Number: 8
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 12:38:06 -0400
From: Daisy Welch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: replacement light bulbs
LED's are certainly coming,
I just got into trouble, $800.
Right now I have a 9 led in one reading light, possible, but not great.
I have a 12LED over the door inside of the regular setup. It is plenty
bright enough to see the step, door handle , and any near-by
obstructions.
Next project is over the sink and stove.
These are VERY expensive, but then, so is polishing....:]
Daisy
"Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" wrote:
>
> The 1383 is a standard RV lamp. Its available in most RV catalogs and
> stores. There's no alternative at the moment, though LEDs may be coming.
>
> Gerald J.
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Message Number: 9
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 13:03:09 EDT
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Airstream?
Chris and Jim Greene. The Argosy end cap replacement takes 5 segments. There
is no inner support for the one piece cap. Also there is no inner support
structure for the segments, except at the belt line.
Since the Argosy front and rear caps are steel, they can be somewhat
straightened and then repaired with bondo. Since it has to be painted any
way, repairing them is not a big deal.
Andy
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Message Number: 10
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 16:44:52 -0400
From: "Robins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: replacement light bulbs
The LEDs are fairly cheap if you buy the bulbs and resistors and assemble
them yourself. Maybe someone on the list has started to do this (not me,
I'm still replacing floor).
John
----- Original Message -----
From: "Daisy Welch" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 12:38 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: replacement light bulbs
> LED's are certainly coming,
>
> I just got into trouble, $800.
>
> Right now I have a 9 led in one reading light, possible, but not great.
> I have a 12LED over the door inside of the regular setup. It is plenty
> bright enough to see the step, door handle , and any near-by
> obstructions.
>
> Next project is over the sink and stove.
>
> These are VERY expensive, but then, so is polishing....:]
>
> Daisy
>
> "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" wrote:
> >
> > The 1383 is a standard RV lamp. Its available in most RV catalogs and
> > stores. There's no alternative at the moment, though LEDs may be coming.
> >
> > Gerald J.
> > --
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Message Number: 11
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 15:01:14 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: replacement light bulbs
But not enough light for general purpose lighting. Almost enough but
still too weak.
Gerald J.
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Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson. Reproduction by
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Message Number: 12
Date: Sat, 18 May 2002 14:42:19 -0700
From: "My Airstream" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: floor tile
After searching extensively on-line and at local flooring outlets, I gave up
on trying to find the Armstrong StepMaster product. I did come across an
industrial strength Armstrong tile line called Safety Zone. As it's name
implies it is designed to prevent slips. I chose 57008, "Soft Cedar" which
has much the same tonality as the original stock tile. One peripheral note
. . . . I recently deleted all my temporary internet files.
While reviewing I found that the Armstrong website, which I earlier
recommended, used a huge amount of my disc space with "cookies" and other
graphic stuff. I would not get into a lot of sampling on their website
unless I had a huge hard drive and was prepared to dump the temp files
afterwards.
BTW the Safety Zone is about twice as expensive as their normal vinyl tile.
With such a tiny amount of square footage in the average Airstream, it
doesn't seem like a big deal.
Bob Kiger http://cruiserbob.com
66 Airstream Safari - Mira Mar Mobile Park
Oceanside, CA (where Rio San Luis Rey meets El Pacifico)
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