VACList DigestVACList-Digest Sunday, July 21, 2002 Issue 371
Today's Topics:
1. Re: Traveling with satellite TV
2. Re: PJM-> SOLAR Charge controler/regulator
3. knock on wood
4. Tinman
5. The day has finally come
6. Re: Gaucho
7. Re: The day has finally come...
8. Re: Gaucho
9. "Trailer Travel" - new book review
10. Re: 3-Way RV Refrigerator
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Message Number: 1
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 21:26:33 -0400
From: "James Greene" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Traveling with satellite TV
Randy, which roof mounted dish antenna do you have? Sounds like a good set
up. Does the digital elevation meter come with it and if not, what and
where can I find one of those? Thanks.
Jim Greene
' 68 Tradewind
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From: "Randy Unter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, July 19, 2002 12:39
Subject: [VAC] Re: Traveling with satellite TV
> I have a roof mounted crank up dish and digital elevation reader, that
makes
> set-up and satellite lock-in a snap, on my Overlander. I wouldn't mess
with
> a ground mount unit unless one has an extra person to help and patience.
If
> I have a good Southern exposure, I can usually set-up and lock in the sat
> within a couple of minutes if not less. I have Dish Network and swing the
> dish from their 110 and 119 degree satellites depending on whether I watch
> "locals" which are on 119, verses nationals, on 110. It's easy from inside
> and a one person task. I don't mess with the antenna anymore, since Sat is
> easier and a better picture. DirecTV also uses 101, 110, and 119 for their
> satellite broadcasts, so having the ability to swing the dish from inside
is
> a big plus. With the pending merger between Dish/DirecTV, most
programming
> will be consolidated on 101/110/119. Expect to see triple LNBF dishes that
> lock all three stats at once.
> I plan to add HDTV eventually to my a/s using small flat panel HDTV
> displays. Dish Network broadcasts HDTV programming from their 61.5 and
148
> degree West satellites. For most folks, aiming at 110 or 119 is good
enough
> for cable type programming.
> By the way, Dish Network offers an "RV exemption", which allows customers
to
> receive distant networks from the roof mounted RV (not ground mounted).
> Since the Dish receiver is moveable, one can also watch these programs
while
> at home. I enjoy watching NYC, LA, and Denver locals in my Overlander
while
> traveling (and at home). NYC and LA also broadcast CBS programming in HDTV
> via Dish Network.
> For those of you in/from Canada, Bell Express-Vu also uses Dish Network
> technology and allows reception of Canada's excellent programming
throughout
> most of the US and parts of Mexico. Dish Net customers cannot receive this
> programming, nor visa versa-Canada protects is evolving and excellent TV
> industry. Hopefully eventually this will be lifted allowing cross cultural
> TV viewing.
> Randy Unter
> '66 Overlander
> '73 Sovereign
> Denver
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Message Number: 2
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 21:49:14 -0400
From: Chris Elliott <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: PJM-> SOLAR Charge controler/regulator
Hi Mitch ,
I dont know much about how the wiring might interfere with your radio reception
/ transmission , but I`ve had a solar boost 2000e in my Caravel for a couple of
years , came highly recommended from my friend in the solar business . It has
given me good service until a trip last weekend , I noticed the battery moniter
reading was broken - my favorite feature . Need to take it back to my buddy , but
I bet the warrantee is past .
Up until now , its been flawless , however.
Chris
Mitch Hill - K1FH wrote:
> Greetings all,
>
> I am looking for a new SOLAR charge controller/regulator to use with a pair of
> SP75 75 watt panels. I am most impressed with the technical data I read
> about the new type MPPT controllers, in particular the RV Power Products
> SB2000E.
>
> I am leaning strongly with purchasing this controller, however as I operate
> communications equipment, I am concerned with RFI either from the
> controller to the receiver or from the 100 watt transmitter affecting the
> controller.
>
> I would be very interested in hearing from anyone using the SB2000E
> controller and of your experiences with it.
>
> TNX, 73, Mitch Hill - K1FH
> '64 Airstream Ambassador
> WBCCI 21960
>
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Message Number: 3
Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2002 21:06:29 -0500
From: "Todd McDonald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: knock on wood
Terry, Officially it's "knock on wood and don't dare the devil"
part of my brain knows the etymylogical roots to the phrase but I can't
access the significant retrieval cues to bring afore mentioned roots to the
surface of my memory, ce la guerre.
I took picts of my strange 67' 22' Safari table set up and will forward to
your suggested recipient upon development ( It's going into my burgeoning
A/S museum w/magneteck &original (or at least period) Kidde fore
extingusher. A nice card table will suit our(me&my S-O) needs with the
versatility of outdoor set-up potential and less weight. Don't forget to
visit Mork&Mindy's house in Boulder if you are as big a Robin Williams fan
as I am!?! And don't forget..."There's GOLD in them thar hills!" tod47d
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Message Number: 4
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 00:27:33 -0500
From: "Jim Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Tinman
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Message Number: 5
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 09:32:31 -0500
From: Dick and Kris Parins <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: The day has finally come
Tim wrote:
>
> I will also find a empty lot to practice backing up.
>
> Any last words of advice.... ;-)
Do what Pearl suggested to get the trailer going in the right direction then
follow the trailer with the tow vehicle. Proceed slowly and be prepared to
stop if there is any chance the angle between the vehicle and the trailer is
too sharp. Because of the angles involved "sharp" becomes "too sharp"
pretty quickly. Avoid backing up a hill until you have a little experience.
It puts more force into the mix and is therefor a little harder. Practicing
is a really good idea.
As Shari said; Have fun (Oh and secure your door).
Dick
'62 Bambi
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Message Number: 6
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 12:52:06 -0400
From: "Sissy Brown" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Gaucho
> Does anyone know of a drawing of these pieces and how they fit together?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Dick
> '62 Bambi
>
The cushions and two smaller pillows are all the same thickness, so when
they are placed together, they form the mattress. When pulled out, the bed
is a double (full) size bed, and there is a small space between the front of
heater grill and the edge of the bed, so one can squeeze through to get to
the kitchen/bath area. As far as this being the original design, I don't
know. It was like this when I bought it in 1997. But my assumption is that
it is, because the triangular pillow and the square pillow fit the curve of
the trailer's interior to complete the mattress area. When the bed is not
pulled out, these two smaller pillows fit at the ends of the front couch's
back cusion.
Sissy
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Message Number: 7
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 12:44:37 -0500
From: schuetzen - RKBA! <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: The day has finally come...
On Thu, 18 Jul 2002 22:14:45 -0700, "Tim Shephard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I plan on towing it to Camping World before we go for a test dump of the tank. I
>will also find a empty lot to practice backing up.
good advice from Pearl but do get a ground guide and get your windows down or
else use little communicators. do it slow. also, some real fun is getting in
and out of gas stations with a long trailer. Finally, always back with the
equalizers hooked up. I carry a sign in the back window of my 31' that says
=========> WIDE RIGHT TURNS ==========>
THAT IS three lines up there on a regular piece of 24x36" white board that kids
use for school project presentations.
use your turn signals and make sure that all your lights work from the back
before moving off the overnight park. Also, do a walk around of your rig after
about 10 minutes of pulling and check level, tires, hubs, hitch chains, lights
and so on. Good idea to do this every hour or so to calm down if nothing else.
Once you get used to it, you will forget the trailer is there until some guy you
cut off while passing him reminds you to carefully watch your passing distance
at all times. as usual, slow down if someone is passing you. Stay focussed on
your driving at all times.
enuff, enjoy your trailer.
chas
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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: 8
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 11:26:06 -0700
From: "Sherry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Gaucho
Dick asked:
> > Does anyone know of a drawing of these pieces and how they
> fit together?
> >
Have you looked at the photos at
http://www.vintageairstream.com/archives/index.html? There are interior
shots of '61, '62 and '63 Bambi's. You should know that there were also lots
of "custom" jobs during that period too. And each plant seems to have put
its own stamp on the trailers manufactured there. I've never seen anything
quite like the "puzzle" that Sissy described (and I would suspect it's not
original) but there really are a lot of variations.
Happy Trails - Sherry
'63 Bambi, WBCCI 1104, VAC, WDCU, TCT
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Message Number: 9
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 11:47:35 -0700
From: Webmaster <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: "Trailer Travel" - new book review
Hey gang,
Most of you know I've been less than impressed with offering vintage
airstream books out there, but I have to say I just read one that really
has me excited.
Bryan Burkhart, the VAC Vintage Advantage editor, as co-authored an
extremely beautiful and fascinating book called "Trailer Travel - A
Visual History of Mobile America.
It is a very colorful book, using photos, brochures and literature from
the 1930's to 1960's. It is not a history book - as doesn't try to be,
as it is very heavy on pictures and light on words. Makes for good eye
and brain candy.
Gets a "9" in the eyes of this cynical reviewer, and worth much more
than the $17.50 price tag. While not 100% airstream, it covers a topic
that appeals to most of us all.
More info and ordering link here:
http://www.airstream.org/reading.html
Later,
RJ
VAC Webmaster
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Message Number: 10
Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2002 15:37:55 -0500
From: Kevin D Allen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 3-Way RV Refrigerator
Greetings Jim!
I have a 3-Way Dometic refrigerator in my �64 Overlander and have always
had similar refrigerators in my RVs since 1981. I prefer them since I
always travel with my propane valves turned off. I have learned a few
lessons over the years:
1. Always pre-cool the unit on either AC or Propane. The 12-volt
simply
is not effective in brining down the temperature from the rig's
storage
temperature. I have found that my units have always maintained a
pre-
cooled temperature very well.
2. Limit access to the refrigerator while it is on 12-volt.
3. Be sure that you have adequate charge line from tow vehicle and that
there is some method employed to avoid draining the tow
vehicle's battery should the trailer house battery be depleted.
4. With a single house battery, that is fully charged and well
maintained,
it has been my experience that it will support from 8 to 10 hours
of 12-Volt DC operation.
While I have only had my current refrigerator for a little more than a
year, I have been quite pleased with its operation. The refrigerator
was installed by Ace Fogdall RV in Cedar Falls, IA. The biggest
drawback was that a kitchen drawer had to be sacrificed since the new
refrigerator was 3" taller than the original and I didn't want to
sacrifice my TV-shelf in order to keep the drawer. The width of the new
refrigerator was approximately 1" greater than the original so the
opening did require some modification, but it is not noticeable. The
new refrigerator relies upon the original screened through-the-floor
ventilation with the chimney that follows the wall and exits through the
roof. I haven't felt the need to add a muffin fan. In the heat at the
International Rally in Rapid City, my freezer maintained between 0 and
-10 degrees F.; and the refrigerator maintained between 39 and 44
degrees F. The thermostat was set on #5.
Good luck in finding a solution to your problem.
Kevin D. Allen
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban
1975 Cadillac Convertible (towcar in-training)
WBCCI/VAC #6359
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of
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Sent: Saturday, July 20, 2002 2:45 PM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Re: Refrigerator
can you send a picture?� There is ammonia in your fridge but I'm not
sure if it's yellow or not.� I know some ammonia is green in color
though.
It most likely is ammonia.�� Sorry, No Photos available.
�
How is your fridge cooling?
It is not cooling at all.� So any recommendations for a replacement?� My
wife may like a 3-way (not that kind, for those that had minds in the
gutter) AC/LP/DC powered.� I wonder if it is available and if the cost
is worth it?� Is DC power that effective while driving?
Jim Crouch
1965 Overlander
WBCC/VAC #1941
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