VACList DigestVACList-Digest Friday, July 12, 2002 Issue 362
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Purchasing a Trailer out of Canada
2. Re: Whitewall Spare for 62 Bambi
3. Re:
4. Re: Rest Area "Camping"
5. Re: Europe news
6. Wal*Mart "Camping"
7. Re: Rest Area Camping
8. Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
9. Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
10. Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
11. Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
12. Boondocking at Wal-Mart
13. Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
14. Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
15. Re: Rest Area "Camping"
16. Re: Rest Area "Camping"
17. buying a'74 sovereign 31'
18. Re: buying a'74 sovereign 31'
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Message Number: 1
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 18:44:55 -0600
From: Charlie/Betty Burke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Purchasing a Trailer out of Canada
A word of possible caution. Airstream, as do many other RV manufacturers, builds
coaches specifically to meet Canadian standards. The VIN tag should say
something to that effect. If the customs agent wasn't sure you might want to
check out that aspect of the question.
Charlie
Alec Fisken wrote:
> David - I called U.S. Customs agents in Seattle when I was thinking of
> buying a trailer in Canada. The officer said as long as it was evident the
> trailer was made in the U.S., there would be no duties (thanks to NAFTA) and
> no problem bringing it across the border. I asked if the manufacturer's
> nameplate with Jackson Center OH was good enough and she thought "yes". I
> assume having manuals would be even better. Just to be sure, try calling the
> Customs people in the vicinity of where you'll cross.
> Kathy Fisken
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Message Number: 2
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 21:33:36 -0400
From: "Jim Stewart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Whitewall Spare for 62 Bambi
Some of those 13" Wide white walls have don't have enough load capacity and
are not designed for trailers. If you find a good one, please let me know.
Jim
'61 Bambi
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From: "Webmaster" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 7:51 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Whitewall Spare for 62 Bambi
> The three US makers that still make a wide whitewall that fits the 13"
> Bambi are US Royal, BF Goodrich & Firestone. So, dealers are
> everywhere - they may have to order them, so a weekend install may be
> iffy.
>
> Online, Coker Tire is a great resource for finding these tires, with
> pictures & part #'s. You can even order them online and have them
> installed local if you have a loser dealership that doesn't want to
> bother to look 'em up.
>
> http://www.coker.com
>
> & enter "whitewall" into the search.
> Best of luck,
> RJ
>
>
> > From: "Kit Sullivan Mac.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2002 18:33:24 -0400
> > To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Subject: [VAC] Whitewall Spare for 62 Bambi
>
> > I was wondering if anyone has a source for whitewall tires for a 62
Bambi?
> > I am looking to get a full spare with whitewall tire before a trip this
> > weekend. Thank you!
> > The Sullivan's
> > '62 Bambi
>
>
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Message Number: 3
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 20:11:35 -0600
From: Dan Phariss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re:
on 7/10/02 6:02 PM, VACList at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Message Number: 12
> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:51:49 -0700
> From: "David Pfeffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Purchasing a Trailer out of Canada
>
> Group:
>
> I'm in the process of purchasing an AS out of Canada, and was wondering if
> anyone has had a similar experience. Do I need to be concerned with export
> duties since this is through a private party, should I have the owner tow
> it across the border and cut the deal in the US? I'd hate to get stuck at
> the border only to learn I have to pay a hefty tax of some sort. Any
> feedback is appreciated.
>
> David Pfeffer
Make sure the trailer has a valid US DOT tag. One that says it meets all
Federal safety standards at the time it was built. Otherwise its a no-go and
Customs may not pass it through, period. Generally this is the ID tag on an
Airstream/Argosy. A Canadian tag WILL NOT WORK. Since the trailer came from
the US originally it should still have its original ID tag with the proper
verbage
Make sure you get a date stamp on the customs form, the make and model and
the serial number. Customs may not care but your county official or state
might.
If you are buying it for your own use there is no duty.
Check with your state licenseing authority to make sure you get the proper
forms from the previous owner and customs. Form 6059A is generally all that
is needed with a bill of sale and the proper Canadian title etc properly
executed for the sale.
Expect to have a police officer inspect the VIN number before the state will
accept the paperwork. The county treasurer has the form in Montana.
Getting through customs was the easy part. Dealing with the County and State
was when the jumping through hoops started.
I did this in May.
Dan Phariss
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Message Number: 4
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 21:17:11 -0600
From: Jere Potter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Rest Area "Camping"
on 7/11/02 7:07 AM, Thomas LaVergne at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> <I have thought of having pepper spray
> handy, but have not gotten any. .
> Jere Potter
> Ft Collins, CO>
>
> Just a note on pepper spray. Be careful
Thanks for the wise advice- Now it's an easy decision...
Jere
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Message Number: 5
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 09:15:32 +0100
From: Marie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Europe news
Yup,
I was there too. Unfortunately Anthony wasn't able to bring his Airstream,
but for two days we had 6 Airstreams and one Argosy (mine!) in a
circle, from 15' to 31'and there were 2 other Airstreams at the show
parked in a different area to us, which made a total of 9 Airstream
products in the same showground at the same time..our version of the
International I guess.
As soon as time allows I will be posting photographs on the Airstream list
on Yahoo under the title Americana 2002,
Back to lurk mode,
Marie over the sea
At 09:16 11/07/02 +0100, you wrote:
>For those interested in European news, a group of Airstream owners met up at
>an Americana rally in Newark, Nottinghamshire, UK last weekend. The 'group'
>was put together by Sarah Jane (www.airstream-caravans.com) and Jason Reed
>(www.airstreamvacationsusa.com) and about 6 Airstreams in one place made it
>the biggest gathering to date in this country to my knowledge. We all had a
>good time.
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Message Number: 6
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 12:37:26 -0400
From: "David W. Lowrey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Wal*Mart "Camping"
In several of the replies to my question regarding Rest Stop Camping,
people mentioned that they would sometimes stop and boondock in Wal*Mart
parking lots.
Is this an "official" Wal*Mart policy to allow this?
Can I count on being able to do it, or should I call ahead to the specific
store and check first?
Dave
_________________________________________________________________
Dave & Ann Lowrey - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
WBCCI: 5074
1977 31' Sovereign International (center bath)
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Message Number: 7
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 09:58:55 -0700
From: "Cheri Sicard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Rest Area Camping
I spent many years RVing full time (I'm a former circus performer) and we
regularly stopped in rest areas and never had a hassle. In recent years the
safety issue has become more of a concern for me, so I persnally prefer a
crowded truck stop (the noise of the generators act like white noise that
lulls me to sleep, although I realize some people might not like this) or
even Walmart or KMart parking lots. If you park in the corner, way in the
back and you'll rarely be bothered. Once or twice a security guard would
ask us to leave but it was rare. Walmart actually encourages RVers
"boondocking" in their parking lots.
All the best,
Cheri Sicard
Los Angeles, CA
>
> Message Number: 2
> Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 21:02:02 -0600
> From: Jere Potter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: Rest Area "Camping"
>
> on 7/10/02 12:46 PM, David W. Lowrey at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > I know that it is technically illegal to "camp" overnight at Interstate
> > Highway Rest Areas in most states.
> >
> > But, sometimes I dont have the luxury of a leisurely drive, stopping in
the
> > early evenings at a "real" campground. So I pull over in the truck
parking
> > area of an Interstate Highway Rest Area, lower the tongue jack enough to
> > take the weight off the truck ball, crawl into my trailer bed and call
it a
> > night.
> >
> > I was wondering if anyone has gotten into trouble doing this, either by
> > having the Highway Patrol waking them up and making them move on, or by
> > receiving a ticket?
> >
> > I know that security can be an issue as well. Any thoughts on that
point?
> >
> > Dave
> We've had no problems with this, even have some "favorite" rest areas that
> we plan on pausing for the first & last nights of some long trips out.
Good
> spots can be tourist "welcome centers" that serve free coffee in the
> morning, have maps, brochures, weather reports, etc. Don't worry about
> overstaying your welcome- Consider yourself lucky that you can just climb
in
> back, and get a decent nights' sleep.
> Usually, I find, that the later you pull in, the less selection for
parking
> you find. It is not ideal to be right between two idling diesels, but not
> either in the area where lots of people come & go during the night to use
> the facilities. Of course, basic precautions include locking the doors,
> having cell phone & flashlight handy. I have thought of having pepper
spray
> handy, but have not gotten any. If someone where to bother us, I could
also
> use the trucks' alarm panic button. But we have not had any threatening
> incidents, whether in crowded or isolated areas.
> Oh, and don't let any fluids onto the ground from your drains.
> Jere Potter
> Ft Collins, CO
>
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Message Number: 8
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 13:02:27 -0400
From: "Melvin Mudgett-Price" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
This is an "official" in quotes policy. Certain towns/cities have bylaws
that override whatever Walmart may or not choose to let you do. If you
do stay then they ask you are discreet and stay to the periphery.
I can just see a scene where the trailer is set up with the awning out,
fake grass mat down, deck, chairs and grill smokin'. The inflatable
swimming pool blown up and full of water, kids splashing away. This is
at 2:30 pm right in the middle of the lot with cars parked all around.
I'll bet someone somewhere has done something similar, not an Airstream
owner of course.
Mel and Sheila
'72 Trade Wind
Cleveland, OH
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Message Number: 9
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 13:13:02 -0400
From: Garnett Horner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
Dave,
If you get a road atlas from Wal-Mart the location of every Wal-Mart in the
US is listed in the front and back of the atlas. Wal-Mart does not
advertise 'free RV parking' but has always allowed traveling RVers to park
in their lots. It seems to be part of the Wal-Mart culture that goes with
one of their saying,"You have a friend". I have used Wal-Mart parking lots
many times without any incident....no need to call ahead because there are
no designed parking spots. I choose an out-of-the-way location to park.
Good luck and see ya at the OBX Rally.
Garnett
At 12:37 PM 7/12/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>In several of the replies to my question regarding Rest Stop Camping,
>people mentioned that they would sometimes stop and boondock in Wal*Mart
>parking lots.
>
>Is this an "official" Wal*Mart policy to allow this?
>
>Can I count on being able to do it, or should I call ahead to the specific
>store and check first?
>
>Dave
>
>_________________________________________________________________
>Dave & Ann Lowrey - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>WBCCI: 5074
>
>1977 31' Sovereign International (center bath)
>Cincinnati, Ohio
>
>
>
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Message Number: 10
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:16:47 -0600
From: Maxwell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
Here's an ABCNews.com article from a couple of years back...regarding
Wal-Mart Camping...
http://abcnews.go.com/onair/WorldNewsSaturday/wnt000812_walmart_rv_feature.html
Shari
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Message Number: 11
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 11:37:02 -0500
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
Last year I was looking for places on a trip, and looked at the Walmart
web pages and it showed which stores allowed and couldn't allow RV
parking overnight.
Gerald J.
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Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson. Reproduction by
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Message Number: 12
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 14:29:00 -0400
From: Garnett Horner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Boondocking at Wal-Mart
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I found several interesting web sites regarding RV parking at Wal-Mart.
This one lists the Wal-Marts that do not allow overnight parking.
http://www.freecampgrounds.com/noparking.html
This one is VERY interesting.
http://www.walmartwatch.com/bad/internal.cfm?subsection_id=129&internal_id=357
Here is a sample from the web page,
The result is a new documentary feature, This is Nowhere. Producer
Hawes-Davis explains. "The inherent contradiction of 'camping' in a
box-store parking lot seemed like the perfect starting place for exploring
cultural attitudes towards nature, community, and sense of place. We were
surprised, however, by how eager our interview subjects were to discuss
these same themes. After the very first night of interviews we realized
that we could tie together many related issues in the same film. Themes of
urban sprawl, tourism, and consumerism are accessed by examining RV camping
in Wal-Mart parking lots."
I want to see this film!
Garnett
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explains. "The inherent contradiction of 'camping' in a box-store parking lot
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Message Number: 13
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 13:32:16 -0500
From: schuetzen - RKBA! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
On Fri, 12 Jul 2002 13:13:02 -0400, Garnett Horner <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> I have used Wal-Mart parking lots
>many times without any incident....no need to call ahead
I concur. Wife and I stopped at a Walmart in the Northern Napa Valley on our
way to Redding and points North. Walked into the store and asked for the
manager, talked with him, he said that would be fine after I explained that I
had parked on the side of his building out near the edge of the lot. We
ate/made supper out of the Wally and then went back to the trailer, and dropped
the tongue and the side jacks. levelled it and turned in. Woke up at 0500 and
found that we had about a dozen 18 wheelers parked all over the lot and around
us.
We found our way out of the lot thru the trucks, a couple of which were leaving
at the same time.
So, it is not just RVers who use Wally's overnight. I figure that it is not
only restaurants and cafes fit for truckers which should be used. In fact,
given a choice, I would rather park my rig in the midst of a pack of idling
diesels anytime to some of the RV parks I have been in. oh, do not pass up the
occasional town or county parks which allow RV parking. (Sheridan WY I think is
one example which we stopped in.)
enuff
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Charles L Hamilton, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Houston, TX
WBCCI #1130 VAC S*M*A*R*T
'76 Sovereign
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Message Number: 14
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 13:50:02 -0500
From: "Don Hardman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
If they didn't they would they would be crazy. Usually the first place my
wife and head for when we set up the trailer is to the local Wal-Mart. Ever
notice the trash pick up at your site in most RV parks, its rows and rows of
Wal-Mart plastic bags. What great advertising.
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From: "Garnett Horner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 12:13 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Wal*Mart "Camping"
> Dave,
>
> If you get a road atlas from Wal-Mart the location of every Wal-Mart in
the
> US is listed in the front and back of the atlas. Wal-Mart does not
> advertise 'free RV parking' but has always allowed traveling RVers to park
> in their lots. It seems to be part of the Wal-Mart culture that goes with
> one of their saying,"You have a friend". I have used Wal-Mart parking
lots
> many times without any incident....no need to call ahead because there are
> no designed parking spots. I choose an out-of-the-way location to park.
>
> Good luck and see ya at the OBX Rally.
>
> Garnett
>
>
>
> At 12:37 PM 7/12/2002 -0400, you wrote:
> >In several of the replies to my question regarding Rest Stop Camping,
> >people mentioned that they would sometimes stop and boondock in Wal*Mart
> >parking lots.
> >
> >Is this an "official" Wal*Mart policy to allow this?
> >
> >Can I count on being able to do it, or should I call ahead to the
specific
> >store and check first?
> >
> >Dave
> >
> >_________________________________________________________________
> >Dave & Ann Lowrey - [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
> >WBCCI: 5074
> >
> >1977 31' Sovereign International (center bath)
> >Cincinnati, Ohio
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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Message Number: 15
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 15:43:04 -0700
From: Pearl Main <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Rest Area "Camping"
My Airstream ....I have consistently lowered the tongue jack and pulled out the
street side awning while stopping at rest stops and have never had any one
question
theret area inthe Virgin river Canyon on I=15 is fine for staying overnight
either inthe rest area part or the actual campground which is right there...but
not in hot weather the canyon holds inthe heat and it is awsum If possible I
lways park near a big rig (provided they are not running their engine) maybe
because am single woman traveling....when stopping in a truck stop usually a
driver will ask if am alone and say
he will alert other dirvers to watch out for me. Pearl
> Lowering the tongue jack is a sure sign to officials that you are camping
> and not resting. It's best to stay in roadworthy condition while at rest
> stops. For example I wouldn't open my awning.
>
> Bob Kiger http://cruiserbob.com
> 66 Airstream Safari
> Mira Mar Mobile Park
> Oceanside, CA
>
> > I pull over in the truck
> > parking
> > area of an Interstate Highway Rest Area, lower the tongue jack enough to
> >
> > take the weight off the truck ball, crawl into my trailer bed and call
> > it a
> > night.
>
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Message Number: 16
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 17:51:42 -0500
From: schuetzen - RKBA! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Rest Area "Camping"
On Fri, 12 Jul 2002 15:43:04 -0700, Pearl Main <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>My Airstream ....I have consistently lowered the tongue jack and pulled out the
>street side awning while stopping at rest stops and have never had any one
>question
good way to get it torn off by some late arriving rig backing in next to you in
the night.
I agree, these "boondock" overnights are just that. I do no more than
absolutely necessary to spend the night getting some sleep. my wife who sleeps
on the front gaucho, appreciates the idling rigs, helps to drown out my snoring
in the mid 3/4 bed.
fwiw
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WBCCI #1130 VAC S*M*A*R*T
'76 Sovereign
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Message Number: 17
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 19:18:50 -0400
From: "Jeff Gustafson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: buying a'74 sovereign 31'
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My wife,2 kids, and dog are planning an extended vacation this summer =
and we have found a 1974 Sovereign 31' that we think will work well for =
us. I have two questions to post:
1. The trailer is in good shape and we are confident that it =
is what the current owners say it is. In the course of my own inspection =
I found some popped rivets on the belly pan. When I tap on the loose =
sheets, small bits of debris fall out. They are small bits of rust.When =
I tried to find an area to further inspect the frame (without being too =
invasive) I opened the rear storage compartment. This compartment has a =
broken hinge and does not close completely, which could be another =
source of water invasion. With a bit of manipulation I was able to touch =
a piece of the frame that runs laterally to the length of the =
trailer,the bumper probably attaches here. A piece of rust scale came =
off that was about the size of a US quarter and about twice as thick. I =
know this is a wet area because of the waste pipe storage,so some rust =
is expected. But I can tap on the under side of the trailer as I walk =
the perimeter and hear the sound of the rust as it bounces on the =
aluminum. Normal?
2. I would like to tow the trailer with a vintage auto yet to be =
purchased. My ideal; an Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser station wagon. We are =
prepared to get a Suburban, but if the right "car" was found I would be =
psyched (my wife? not exactly with me on the nostalgic side of the =
car). Any encouraging words?
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Message Number: 18
Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 18:34:06 -0500
From: schuetzen - RKBA! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: buying a'74 sovereign 31'
On Fri, 12 Jul 2002 19:18:50 -0400, "Jeff Gustafson"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Any encouraging words?
not on this trailer.
1. if it is a rear bath and the frame has not been braced then I would be
surprised if the rear (behind the rear axle), is not drooping, etc.
2. you have too much rust.
3. you have not said that you have hooked it up to water, electricity to find
out how those systems work. whether you have filled the three tanks to see if
they leak or if the pumps work. whether your gas system works. ad infin.
Where are the inspection sheets that came out in the VAC magazine? which
website?
and so on.
from the way you have described it, you have too rough a model there and I doubt
that it is worth much more than about $2500. back away from it and go back to
looking. I saw on ebay today a 34', 94 model bidding at 15K with two days to
go. not suggesting that but I would see what someone on this list has and wants
to get rid of. at least you will know the condition and where to find them in
the future <G>
fwiw
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Charles L Hamilton, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Houston, TX
WBCCI #1130 VAC S*M*A*R*T
'76 Sovereign
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