marcus, I don't know if I mentioned it in this thread, but the slot cut in the bulkhead over the divider door just aft of the air conditioner is to enhance the flow of cold air into the back of the trailer. It really helped, before I did that it was like the air hit a wall (which it did) and wouldn't go into the back at all, resulting in roasted residents. the front was nice and cool, though...
Yes, I remember reading your remarks on that earlier in this thread. And having stood back in the bedroom, you can REALLY feel that airflow coming through the slot. Eventually I'll probably trim out the slot with some kind of aluminum edging, but right now I'm simply delighted that you put it there, since I can tell that it reallly does make a huge difference in airflow and cooling.
........In the meantime, for anyone who just can't wait to see pictures, you can check out my blog for the details. I've been told I'm still missing the "money shot" of the AC sitting atop the trailer, an oversight on my part but I hope you can forgive me, as it was getting dark by the time I finished, and I'd had a few beers, and then had to go mix up some margaritas.
-Marcus
Humm, where can I find the blog? I thought you had a link in your signature line?
Jim
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I've been meaning to ask-- what is the history of the Florida '63 license plate? Is it merely decoration, or does it have something to do with the history of the trailer? I really like it, just wondered if it's only ornamental or if there's other meaning?
I've been meaning to ask-- what is the history of the Florida '63 license plate? Is it merely decoration, or does it have something to do with the history of the trailer? I really like it, just wondered if it's only ornamental or if there's other meaning?
Thanks!
-Marcus
It was a "Year of Issue" or "Year of Production" license plate. In Florida, if you have a car, truck, motorcycle or trailer that is over 30 years old, and if you can find one that was issued for the year the car/truck/bus/trailer was built, you can get it verified and put it on, with a current registration for that tag. Had things not happened as they did, that was going to be Goliath's legal license plate.
The "code" on the tag is for Pinellas County, Florida, and a 4000 pound vehicle.
It was a "Year of Issue" or "Year of Production" license plate. In Florida, if you have a car, truck, motorcycle or trailer that is over 30 years old, and if you can find one that was issued for the year the car/truck/bus/trailer was built, you can get it verified and put it on, with a current registration for that tag. Had things not happened as they did, that was going to be Goliath's legal license plate.
The "code" on the tag is for Pinellas County, Florida, and a 4000 pound vehicle.
Thanks Terry, I almost PM'd this question to you, but I decided your answer should become part of the thread's history.
Here's a shot of the AC up on top of the roof, I'll just hyperlink it from my blog instead of trying to upload. I really need a wide-angle lens or something to capture a little more detail.
This weekend I'll be going camping for the first time at a nearby park on the lake, so I'll post more pictures afterwards. I'm looking forward to the shakedown cruise!
Good luck on the shake down cruise! That's the fun part! I hope you take along a tool kit. Mine always seemed to rattle a few pieces loose for the first few trips.
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