VAL Digest V1 #183

VAL Digest          Wednesday, March 10 2004          Volume 01 : Number 183




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Topics in Today's Digest:

[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #180 - Romex in travel trailer?
[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #182 - Explorer tow vehicle?
[VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #182 - Spring bars too light?
Re: [VAL] best hitch for a 18 ft 1969 Caravel
Re: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter
[VAL] Re:Inland RV
[VAL] pat metheny lp cover
RE: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter
Re: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter
Re: [VAL] best hitch for a 18 ft 1969 Caravel
Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #180 - Romex in travel trailer?
[VAL] Andy
Re: [VAL] pat metheny lp cover
[VAL] optima batteries - inteli-power - chargewiz
Re: [VAL] ry cooder lp cover
[VAL] lots of old pictures here
[VAL] Cargo Shifting:  Bargman L-100 outside half lock assy.
Re: [VAL] lots of old pictures here
[VAL] Macerator pump
Re: [VAL] balancing of tires, wheels hubs and drums
Re: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 00:21:09 -0600
From: waymark1@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #180 - Romex in travel trailer?

House wiring (romex) is not flexible. 10 gage stranded (flexible) has the
same resistance as solid 10 gage, so in any application that will require
repeated bending of the wires use automotive (fuel and oil resistant
insulation) stranded wire. Solid will break after a few flexings.
The charging wire and ground wires on my trailer are 8 gage except in the
connector cable, which has 12 gage ground and 14 gage everything else.
Optima batteries are lead acid gel cells. They give off hydrogen gas like
liquid electrolyte batteries. They just don't spill if turned over, and
have high plate density. They are made in starting, combined
starting/deep cycle (boat), and deep cycle models.
Battery isolators are for preventing the tow vehicle's starting battery
from being drained by loads in the trailer. An isolator is not needed for
charging the trailer battery(ies) from the tow vehicle's alternator.
Solid state (diode) isolators create a voltage drop due to the resistance
of the semiconductor junction. An isolator relay that is connected to the
ignition will allow charging the trailer battery when the tow vehicle
engine is running, with no voltage drop, then disconnect the trailer
charging wire from the tow vehicle when the tow vehicle's engine is
turned off.
If you have extra batteries in the back of your tow vehicle please anchor
them well as in a collision loose 50 lb. batteries will come forward into
you like they were shot out of a cannon.

I looked at the healthy-homes site and found this:
"OFF THE GRID- SOLAR TRAILER!!
"The bumper was extended and a custom made box fabricated to hold 6, but
up to 10 deep cycle batteries. This trailer can operate on 12 volt with
no converter noise or EMF pollution."
I cannot imagine putting up to 10 batteries hanging out the back of a
trailer! What is that, 500+ lbs worth of tail wagging? Anybody know
anything of this? A mere spare tire (recall discussion several days ago)
back there pales into insignificance. 
Al
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> 
> I would consider having a battery pack that I would load into the tow
vehicle and then run a large set of wires from the battery pack. Do be
aware that for DC power, length and gage of wire will equal voltage drop
and power loss, so keep the wires short and fat. I would suggest using
house wiring like "Romex" in at least 10 gage. I have seen connectors on
the front of service vehicles for jumpstarting other cars. That would
make it most convenient. You could make this as easy as parking, removing
the trailer light plug and connecting the jumpers.  There is a 12V power
connection on the trailer light plug so would suggest that you leave your
tow vehicle trailer lights disconnected so not to drain it. There are
automatic battery isolaters from boat shops that would allow you to
charge your pack while driving. I would also suggest that if you have an
enclosed tow vehicle, use the Optima style batteries. That would
eliminate the gasses and overall mess created by using a normal Lead Acid
batteries.
.........................................................................
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> 
> Good Luck and let us know how it all works out.
> 
> Lee from Dallas

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 02:23:09 -0600
From: waymark1@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #182 - Explorer tow vehicle?

Get the longest wheelbase, shortest rear overhang, heaviest tow vehicle
you can afford.
To pull our 8,000 GVW trailer (actual loaded weight 6,400#) we selected
the longest wheelbase (155"), shortest rear overhang (Chevy/GMC),
heaviest (1T rated, 7,200# loaded) vehicle we could afford, a Chevy
Express 1T long wheelbase van. We got a van for our large family. For a
small family a 3/4T or 1T long bed PU might be more suitable. We would
have liked a more powerful engine than the 350 but all the 454s and 496s
we found were cargo vans with no windows and only 2 seats. At least the
1T van has the heavy duty transmission and cooler that the 3/4T van does
not have.
We have never had any vestige of tailwagging even with no sway control.
We could get away with no weight distribution but it's better to have it
as it improves the grip of the tow vehicle's front wheels. The only
trouble we ever had was on glare ice and a tremendous side gust of wind
in the mountains.
It's best for your tow vehicle to outweigh your trailer (dog wags its
tail, not the tail wags the dog) but this isn't always practical.
I see Jeeps pulling BIG trailers and gargantuan boats. The Jeep with a
big V8 may have the power but it is too short and lightweight to be
stable. An accident looking for a place to happen in my opinion. The only
thing the Jeep has going for it is the very short rear overhang.
Wheelbase is WAY too short for anything more than a popup.
Al


> - ----- Original Message -----
> From: "John Wilson" <katyree@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 9:34 PM
> Subject: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter
> 
> 
> > Does anyone have a suggestion for a pulling vehicle for a '72
Globetrotter?
> > I guess you need to start with the trailer weight. Any suggestions
where to find that information?
> > Would a Ford Explorer be an adequate vehicle? What smaller vehicles
are recommended?
> > Thanks,
> > John Wilson

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 02:05:58 -0600
From: waymark1@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #182 - Spring bars too light?

You need lighter spring bars to approximately match the tongue weight of
your Caravel when it is loaded and ready to roll, plus the load in the
back of your tow vehicle. Accurately measure the weight on the hitch
coupler of your trailer, then add to this figure the weight of the cargo
you will be carrying in the back of your tow vehicle, particularly behind
the rear axle of the tow vehicle. Select the spring bars rated equal to
or next greater than this sum.
The "10,000#" rating is the weight distributed load capacity of the
receiver and ball mount. It does not mean that your tow vehicle can tow a
10,000# trailer, just that the receiver will carry that much with its
designed safety margin. The hitch maker would rather that your tow
vehicle bend or break before their receiver or ball mount bends or
breaks. My van came with a 4,000# capacity receiver. Overloading had bent
the van's rear frame slightly. I removed it and installed a 10,000#
receiver. When the bolts were tightened it straightened the frame.
The main difference between the 4,000# and the 10,000# receivers is that
the 4,000# unit fastened only to the very rear of the frame, the rear two
holes, while the 10,000# receiver side frames reached farther forward on
the van's frame, its front holes going in front of the van's rear leaf
spring mounts.
Al

> ------------------------------
> 
> Date: Mon, 8 Mar 2004 19:03:41 -0600
> From: Daniel Childress <daniel@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
> Subject: Re: [VAL] best hitch for a 18 ft 1969 Caravel
> 
> >>>My present hitch does not seem to match my 69 caravel.  It is a
reese with two 750 lbs bars.  Hitch says it is good for up to 10,000 lbs.
 I believe that  the caravel is bouncing excessive in the front.  Any
suggestions?
> 
> Dan

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 08:02:39 -0600
From: "Kevin D. Allen" <kallen@xxxxxxxxxx.k12.il.us>
Subject: Re: [VAL] best hitch for a 18 ft 1969 Caravel

Greetings Dan!

According to the Airstream Weights and Measures page:
http://www.airstream.com/airstream/product_line/customer_service/docs/weights-1.pdf
, your '69 Caravel has an Empty Weight without options, fluids, or personal
possessions of 2,880 pounds with an unloaded hitch weight of 360 pounds.  I
would suspect that when you add any options and accessories that have been
installed as well as fluids and personal possessions, that your towed weight
will approach 4,000 pounds with a bit in excess of 550 pounds on the hitch.
If you are towing with a truck-based vehicle of 1/2-ton rating or more, my
suggestion would be to look for 500 pound weight distribution bars - - you
will likely find that your Caravel rides much better - - I use 500 pound
bars with my '78 Minuet 6.0 Metre (3,100 pounds Gross Weight/550 punds
tongue weight) when towing with my K2500 Suburban - - when towing with my
softly sprung Cadillac, I utilize the 750 pound bars with good results (in
both cases, I am using a Reese Strait-Ling Hitch with Reese Dual Cam Sway
Control).

Good luck with your hitch adjustments!

Kevin

Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI/VAC/Free Wheelers #6359
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban (7400 VORTEC/4.10
Differentials)
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre/1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (8.2 Liter
V8/2.70 Final Drive)

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Daniel Childress" <daniel@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 7:03 PM
Subject: Re: [VAL] best hitch for a 18 ft 1969 Caravel


> >>>My present hitch does not seem to match my 69 caravel.  It is a
> >>>reese with two 750 lbs bars.  Hitch says it is good for up to
> >>>10,000 lbs.  I believe that  the caravel is bouncing excessive in
> >>>the front.  Any suggestions?
>
> Dan
> 14148
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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 08:18:21 -0600
From: "Kevin D. Allen" <kallen@xxxxxxxxxx.k12.il.us>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter

Greetings John!

According to the Airstream Weights and Measures page:
http://www.airstream.com/airstream/product_line/customer_service/docs/weights-1.pdf ,
your Globetrotter has an empty weight (without options, fluids, or personal
possessions) of  3,380 pounds and an empty hitch weight of 420 pounds.  When
fully loaded for a trip, you will likely approach if not be slightly more
than 4,250 pounds with a hitch weight approaching 625 pounds.

I have little knowledge of Ford products, but would suggest that you will
want to look at tow vehicles having a trailer tow rating of at least 5, 300
pounds (4,250 X 1.25 = 5,313).  A tow vehicle that is loaded to less than
its rated capacity will provide a far less taxing trailer towing experience,
and in my experience will be far less costly to maintain.  I have actually
spent less (not including regular oil changes and lube jobs) maintaining my
'99 K2500 Suburban tow vehicle for 124,000 miles than I did with my previous
'95 K1500 Z-71 for 45,000 miles - - the K1500 had the 5.7 Liter with 3.73
differentials (6,500 pound trailer tow rating) while the K2500 has the 7400
VORTEC with 4.10 differentials (10,000 pound trailer tow rating) - - both
were used primarily for towing my '64 Overlander (6,100 pounds Gross
Weight).

Good luck with your search for the ideal tow vehicle!

Kevin

Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI/VAC/Free Wheelers #6359
1964 Overlander International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban (7400 VORTEC/4.10
Differentials)
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre/1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible (8.2 Liter
V8/2.70 Final Drive)

- ----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Wilson" <katyree@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
To: <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 8:34 PM
Subject: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter


> Does anyone have a suggestion for a pulling vehicle for a '72
Globetrotter?
> I guess you need to start with the trailer weight. Any suggestions where
to
> find that information?
> Would a Ford Explorer be an adequate vehicle? What smaller vehicles are
> recommended?
> Thanks,
> John Wilson

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 09:51:00 EST
From: AlanTBird@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: [VAL] Re:Inland RV

In a message dated 3/8/2004 11:02:22 PM Mountain Standard Time, 
valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com writes:
Yes, the fact that Andy doesn't share his knowledge because he got slammed
  by some is our LOSS.  No one should have to put up with being slammed
  whether anyone agrees with their opinion or not.  I miss the guy.

  Tom
I've locked horns with Andy........He's a HIGH spirited guy!  Sometimes a 
little too high!
I tend to suffer from the same problem now and then!
Weather He knows it or not I send him lots of business.
When we had a disagreement about a year ago~ As I recall we agreed to 
disagree off list and everything was fine! 
If enough of us plead for his return maybe He'd feel welcome again :)

AlanT
Phx AZ

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 08:08:55 -0700
From: "Stan Truitt" <stan.truitt@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] pat metheny lp cover

good morning all
just a note to share with you. as a vintage airstream enthusiast, i also have
other eccentric interests and hobbies which include vinyl collecting....you
know records. last night i cleaned up a copy of pat metheny's "american garage
lp". it sounded great but what made it a really great experience was the lp
jacket photo. it is a vintage photo of either a dealer or the AS factory
displaying the AS models for what i would guess the year to be 1963 or so. if
you still have your lps somewhere in the attic, get this one out and enjoy the
music as well as the photo.

harry
franktown co
66 safari

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 08:07:52 -0700
From: "Jim Cooper" <jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: RE: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter

John,

A Tundra V8 pulls my 67 TW around the Rockies just fine.

Best Regards,
   Jim
 
   jcchome@xxxxxxxxxx.com
   
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com
[mailto:valist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com]
> On Behalf Of John Wilson
> Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 7:35 PM
> To: valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com
> Subject: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter
> 
> Does anyone have a suggestion for a pulling vehicle for a '72
> Globetrotter?
> I guess you need to start with the trailer weight. Any suggestions
where
> to
> find that information?
> Would a Ford Explorer be an adequate vehicle? What smaller vehicles
are
> recommended?
> Thanks,
> John Wilson
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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 10:12:20 -0500
From: gillguy@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter

If I remember correctly U-Haul will not allow their trailers to be towed by
Ford Explorers.
That should tell you there how good the Explorer is for a tow vehicle.

Bobby

  ----- Original Message -----
  Wrom: DREXCAXZOWCONEUQZAAFXISHJEXXIMQZUIVOTQNQEM


  Would a Ford Explorer be an adequate vehicle? What smaller vehicles are
  recommended?
  Thanks,
  John Wilson

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 10:15:59 -0500
From: gillguy@xxxxxxxxxx.com
Subject: Re: [VAL] best hitch for a 18 ft 1969 Caravel

Switch to a lighter bar. Like 500lbs.
But first check the hitch head height.
May need to drop it down to level it out better.

Bobby
  ----- Original Message -----
  Wrom: VCJVTLBXFGGMEPYOQKEDOTWFAOBUZXUWLSZLKBRNVWWC


  >>>My present hitch does not seem to match my 69 caravel.  It is a
  >>>reese with two 750 lbs bars.  Hitch says it is good for up to
  >>>10,000 lbs.  I believe that  the caravel is bouncing excessive in
  >>>the front.  Any suggestions?

  Dan
  14148

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Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 10:41:57 -0600
From: "Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer" <geraldj@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V1 #180 - Romex in travel trailer?

A proper diode isolator inserts a diode in EACH charging line, one to
the trailer battery, one to the vehicle electrical system and when the
alternator regulator senses voltage of the vehicle electrical system it
compensates for that diode drop. Handling the current of the modern 140
amp alternator requires a pair of very large diodes and the diode drop
amounts to nearly 10% of the power output of the alternator which makes
the relay connected only when the engine is running a very attractive
alternative.

The rate the vehicle charging line charges the trailer battery is
limited by the resistance of the circuit between the alternator and the
trailer battery. Small gauge wires are the only factor in that circuit.
Charging through 30' of 10 gauge wire can make it take all day to bring
the battery up after running the vents all night. Great for traveling,
lousy for being parked in the boondocks or on an urban parking lot for a
conference.

Gerald J.
- -- 
Entire content copyright Dr. Gerald N. Johnson, electrical engineer.
Reproduction by permission only.

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 08:44:32 -0800 (PST)
From: Duane Leisle <fireguy42@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: [VAL] Andy

I just finished reading a post that merits a response.
 I was new to my Airstream a couple years back and
Andy was the go to guy that helped me get everything I
needed.  I too, miss his comments, knowledge and
personal contributions to the VAC List.  As with
everything, there is always someone that is not happy
with something..(or everything) they are the ones you
usually hear the most out of... usually negative.  I
for one... wish Andy the best and thank him for being
there when I needed him.  Andy, come back some of us
wish you would return.
Duane A. Leisle
Bullhead City, AZ
68 Ambassador
66 Ford F250


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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 09:10:18 -0800
From: "Judy White" <djmurtha@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: Re: [VAL] pat metheny lp cover

last night i cleaned up a copy of pat metheny's "american garage
> lp". it sounded great but what made it a really great experience was the
lp
> jacket photo. it is a vintage photo of either a dealer or the AS factory
> displaying the AS models for what i would guess the year to be 1963 or so.
if
> you still have your lps somewhere in the attic, get this one out and enjoy
the
> music as well as the photo.
>
> harry
> franktown co
> 66 safari

go to ebay item # 4000108424 to see the album cover or the link is

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4000108424&category=1078

nice photo!

Judy White
72 27 Intl Ambassador

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 12:16:15 -0500
From: "Tom" <tmeeker@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: [VAL] optima batteries - inteli-power - chargewiz

Last night I began a hoped for great relationship with a new to me product,
the Optima blue-top RV and Marine Deep Cycle battery or in our case,
batteries.

This design of battery has no fluids to check and it can be mounted in almost
any direction that suits your needs.  I received a 10% discount from Advantage
Autoparts which saved me almost $30.00 for the pair of batteries - our 34'
Classic uses two deep cycle batteries to run things when not hooked up to AC
power.

Next, I want to look into the Inteli-Power converter along with the Charge Wiz
so that these expensive batteries last a very long time if that is at all
possible.  I have confidence in the Optima product and these came with a
no-hassle 3 year free replacement warranty.  After three years it would be
pro-rated according to how long I've had them, etc.

Our Classic 34' Airstream has the Front Kitchen rather than the side galley
all the others have and we really love this layout because for one, the chef
can have the entire front end to work without others trying to slide by as
we've experienced with the side galley in our '69 Intl Ambassador which is 29
feet in length.

Underneath the front kitchen sink which is centered in back of the front
window is a raised shelf.  It is at the outer edges of this raised shelf where
the house batteries are stored in their separate cubbyholes which are accessed
only from the outside of the trailer.  The housing for these cubbyholes is a
solid piece of black plastic material.  It looks like the access door provides
the needed ventilation for the batteries as there is no rubber tube hooked up
to a screened vent like we have in our 1969 29' Intl Ambassador model
Airstream so that is a good thing in my book.

What I am trying to find out now is this:  how does anyone access the
*converter* which came with our 34' Airstream?  I can't seem to find the
*secret* passage door that leads to where the converter 'lives'. ;)

I will most likely remove and replace the standard converter in the coming
months but for now when the trailer is in storage I will hook up the AC lines
about 12 hours per month to keep the batteries topped off.  I'd prefer to just
leave the trailer plugged into the AC power all the time and I would IF I have
the Inteli-Power and Charge Wiz installed.  But I can't install what I can't
see! ;)

Does anyone on this list KNOW how to access the CONVERTER which lives under
the front shelf of our Airstream?  Has anyone here done this job before?

And - are you totally happy with your Inteli-Power converter and Charge Wiz
products?  What would you change if you could?

Thanks in advance.

Tom
WBCCI 5303

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 11:56:52 -0800 (PST)
From: Toby Folwick <toby_folwick@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] ry cooder lp cover

Ry Cooder's got an album with him leaning against a
'36 too...

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 20:18:46 -0500
From: "Tom" <tmeeker@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: [VAL] lots of old pictures here

http://www.airstream-caravans.com/airstreams-for-sale.html

Looks like these trailers are bought in the US and shipped to Europe, etc.

Tom
WBCCI 5303

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Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 18:16:48 -0800
From: Glyn Judson <glynjudson@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Cargo Shifting:  Bargman L-100 outside half lock assy.

    All, 

    Tonight I'm offering the outside half of a Bargman L-100 lock from my
1969 Caravel.  This is only the outside half and that, is missing the latch
bolt and latch spring.  It's 3 1/2" X 3" with the round knob.

    That said, the lock works and it comes with one original key.  The
chrome is intact with the usual moderate pitting of the pot metal beneath.
If your lock is bad and you have the bolt and spring, this would be a great
part to return your lock to operation.

    If you can personally use this part and don't want it just to resell it,
it's yours if you're the first to respond back to me and if you agree to pay
the postage it'll take to send it to you.

    Later,

    Glyn Judson

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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 23:10:34 -0500
From: <Balloon@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] lots of old pictures here

Though they are nice and money talks, I still hate to see our history be
shipped
overseas to the highest bidder. But, I guess we do the same with European
antiques.

Paul Waddell
WBCCI/VAC/WDCU 1270
66 Overlander (That will never be sold overseas by me!)



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From: "Tom" <tmeeker@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
To: "VAL Airstream" <valist@xxxxxxxxxx.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 8:18 PM
Subject: [VAL] lots of old pictures here


> http://www.airstream-caravans.com/airstreams-for-sale.html
>
> Looks like these trailers are bought in the US and shipped to Europe, etc.
>
> Tom
> WBCCI 5303
>
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Date: Tue, 9 Mar 2004 22:25:25 -0500
From: "Myrna Warren" <uncleneal@xxxxxxxxxx.net>
Subject: [VAL] Macerator pump

Does anybody know if the Jabsco macerator pump
http://www.amarket.com/immp8590.htm  with a 1 1/2 inch inlet will work on
our 3 inch sewer hookups?  (with an adaptor, of course :)  Has anybody tried
it?
I've got a 3" pump on mine, and it works great, my parents want me to put
one on their parked Coachmen, and the Jabsco is a lot cheaper than the one I
got from Campers Choice.

Thanks, Neal

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Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 21:02:20 -0800
From: William Kerfoot <wkerfoot@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] balancing of tires, wheels hubs and drums

Stan Truitt wrote:

>how important is hub and drum balancing?
>does it need to be done?
>  
>
I have followed this thread from the beginning, but no one answered the 
question.  For those of you who have either replaced tires or packed 
wheel bearings, did you balance the tire/wheel combination with or 
without the brake drum?

Bill Kerfoot
WBCCI #5223/VAC
1979 23' Safari
1973 Dodge W200 Powerwagon
1977 Lincoln Continental (to be taken on its first tow to the Grand 
Canyon in April)
Orange, CA

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Date: Tue, 09 Mar 2004 21:12:59 -0800
From: William Kerfoot <wkerfoot@xxxxxxxxxx.rr.com>
Subject: Re: [VAL] 72 Globetrotter

Daisy Welch wrote:

> Smaller vehicules are not recommended. You need a long wheelbase and a 
> lowish center of gravity. Even a globetrotter is heavy enough to whip 
> a small SUV all over the road, when bad things happen.  Also, you need 
> more muscle in the transmission and maybe a cooler.

The only way to have a long wheelbase and low center of gravity is to 
use a pre 1980 automobile.  A pickup, especially a four wheel drive, has 
a much higher center of gravity.

The Airstream corporate website has a forum section and someone stated a 
rule of thumb of a 110" wheelbase for a 20' trailer and add 4" of 
wheelbase for each foot over 20.  That would be 122" for a 23', 130" for 
a 25' and 166" for a 34'.  I agree that longer is better, but you do not 
need the LWB pickup for a 21' Globetrotter with a dry weight of 3380 lbs.

Bill Kerfoot
WBCCI #5223/VAC
1979 23' Safari
1973 Dodge W200 Powerwagon (131")
1977 Lincoln Continental (127")
Orange, CA

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