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01-04-2007, 12:41 PM
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#861
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Originally Posted by uwe
Don,
This sounds like the perfect material for the task at hand. Do you have a source for it?
The camping mats that I have seen were ususally much thicker than 1/4in, more like 3/4in to 1in, which is too thick for the space.
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Uwe,
Try REI or the Army Navy store in town.
Bill
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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01-04-2007, 12:46 PM
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#862
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Sunnyvale
, California
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,894
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Uwe-
We have a 6' x 2' piece of what I think is insulite (light blue foam - 1/4" thick for backpacking..) which was used once or twice in tent camping days.. Would be happy to bring it along to 29Palms to see if you could use it.. No charge...
John McG
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Condoluminum
In Theory, there's no difference between Theory and Practice, but in Practice, there is usually a difference...
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01-04-2007, 12:54 PM
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#863
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Weights
Took my trailer to MEL this morning for a month of indoor storage. Need my warehouse space for Jan to stage a Tradeshow display.
On the way, I ran it over a nearby scale facility, and the results are in:
Trailer and Suburban: 10820 lbs
Trailer axle weight: 4760lbs
Trailer alone weight: 5280lbs
Tongue weight: 520 lbs
These weights include 1/3 tank of water, empty grey and black tanks, 3/4 full propane, and the sway bars/hitch brackets. The Suburban has a full tank of gas, bikes on top, and loose items in the back, but no driver. Trailer weight includes all pots, pans, dishes, utensils, cleaning supplies, full pantry, etc. and most of our clothing and towels that we take along on trips. The water heater is full of water, too. What is not included is a full water tank, and the food/drinks we bring fresh for each trip, plus misc. items such as books, personal items etc.
Now that I know how easy this is, I will definitely go back and get a second weight session once the trailer and truck are fully loaded.
I am quite pleased with these weights, considering that the original dry weight was around 4100 lbs, with a tongue of appr. 440lbs.
Adding a/c, dual batteries, wiring, grey tanks, and frame modifications did not add as much weight as I had thought. I am also pleased that my 6000lbs axle capacity is plenty to give me a healthy safety margin, yet a nice ride. Needless to say, I am quite pleased to be this close to 5000lbs, which was my target weight for the empty/dry unit.
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01-04-2007, 02:16 PM
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#864
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Forgot...
...the trailer weight also includes the new Awning.
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01-04-2007, 03:17 PM
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#865
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,432
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Good news. I hope I can do as well. I’m hoping for 5000 pounds also.
Your new axles are 3000 lbs each? ( I know it’s somewhere in these pages but it’s easier to ask you.)
Sergei
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01-04-2007, 03:22 PM
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#866
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokelessJoe
Good news. I hope I can do as well. I’m hoping for 5000 pounds also.
Your new axles are 3000 lbs each? ( I know it’s somewhere in these pages but it’s easier to ask you.)
Sergei
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Yes, they are 3000lbs each. New is a relative term by now, as they already have almost 8k miles on them and are 2 years old.
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01-04-2007, 04:20 PM
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#867
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Mom scared by aluminum
Currently Looking...
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 167
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Uwe,
I caught you on the VAP a while back but lost track of your progress. The interior is incredibly beautiful. (I'm about half done with themetallic insulation in mine.)
Will you make it to the FCU rally?
Dave
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Dave and Joanne
1963 Flying Cloud
2005 Silverado 4x4 3/4 Ton
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01-04-2007, 04:38 PM
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#868
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dmaiden
Uwe,
I caught you on the VAP a while back but lost track of your progress. The interior is incredibly beautiful. (I'm about half done with themetallic insulation in mine.)
Will you make it to the FCU rally?
Dave
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Dave,
Not sure on the FCU Rally, although I will give it my best shot.
With business the way it is right now, I can't plans ahead very well. Springtime is often my busy time, and the FCU Rally would require a week's vacation. See how it goes, might just crash the party last minute.
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01-06-2007, 10:15 AM
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#869
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4 Rivet Member
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 390
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Kudos
Your trailer looks really great Uwe! Nice to hear you are out on the road.
Carlos
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06-25-2007, 10:01 AM
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#870
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Back on it
Spent a few more hours on the trailer, to finish up the interior. Even though it is fully useable, there are lots of details that still remain to be solved, finished, designed etc.
Yesterday I installed new lower rub molding to the frond and rear of the Overlander. Aside from some small gaps where the rear curve is. it came out great. Eventually the rails will be polished to match the skin, and the screws will be replaced with Olympic rivets.
Take a look:
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06-25-2007, 10:07 AM
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#871
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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A/C ducting in progress
My Air conditioner has proven to be more than sufficient in 100F heat, even without the installation of the duct work, as I had it planned originally. It is a 15000btu home unit, vented and drained through the floor.
Here a few pictures of the ducting that transports the cold air from the unit under the bed to the front of the trailer, and also through the bedroom wall to a vent that is yet to be installed over the bed, and into the bath.
The silver duct will be flattened, insulated, and then boxed in with either stainless sheet or a wooden enclosure.
The opening under the stove needs some sort of a large eyeball nozzle, that allows airflow where desired. I have not found this item yet. Any pointers would be much appreciated.
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06-25-2007, 10:17 AM
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#872
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Lake San Antonio, revisited..
From our fathers day trip to Lake San Antonio. This trip was a blast! We went boating, did a little hiking, and relaxed for 4 days. One night we set up our firedancer, lcd TV, and DVD player outside, and watched some concert footage.
I tried some after dark photography with a cheap tripod and 1sec shutter opening. Here the results:
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06-25-2007, 11:26 AM
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#873
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4 Rivet Member
1962 16' Bambi
Newtown Square
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 402
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Looks Great!
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06-25-2007, 12:23 PM
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#874
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Rivet Master
1976 Argosy 24
now being enjoyed by Heath and Mary in
, Vermont
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,432
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LG Art Cool Split Air
Uwe, I went DUCTLESS with mine.
Sergei
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06-25-2007, 12:39 PM
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#875
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Alameda
, California
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,570
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more info
Hey Smokeless Joe, can you give more info on the ductless AC you used?
Uwe, I'm thinking of giving my used rubrail to another '67 owner who needs it, and using new. Got any pro and con opinions on using new? (Looks easier to polish than the ribbed old kind) Where did you get it?
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"Let's look Death in the face and say, 'Whatever man.'"
~ Hurley
ingrid
1967 24' Tradewind #19104 ~ Forums #4449
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06-25-2007, 01:14 PM
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#876
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokelessJoe
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Let me know how the air distribution works inside the trailer environment, especially out in the heat, with no shade.
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06-25-2007, 01:19 PM
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#877
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pinkflamingoes
Hey Smokeless Joe, can you give more info on the ductless AC you used?
Uwe, I'm thinking of giving my used rubrail to another '67 owner who needs it, and using new. Got any pro and con opinions on using new? (Looks easier to polish than the ribbed old kind) Where did you get it?
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I had help making mine by Erasmo from MEL trailers. A strip of .040 with rolled edges is all it is. It will polish very nicely.
My advice, though, is that if your rubrail isn't all tweaked and twisted like my old ones are, then re-use it. I like the ribbed ones quite well, actually.
You can not buy vintage rubrail, apparently. It comes down to manufacturing it.
I tried without success to revitalize the ld rubrail, but after several hours of careful tapping and bending, it still looked like a relic from the titanic.
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06-26-2007, 10:45 AM
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#878
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Uwe
Nice work - as usual! Love those fathers day pictures - makes me want to go camping....
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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06-26-2007, 11:03 AM
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#879
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418
2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Thanks Ken. Your's isn't bad either, btw. Your cabinets especially look great.
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06-26-2007, 11:16 AM
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#880
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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Thankyou - look for my update in the next couple of days - my front gaucho is FINISHED! And Lew Farber (lewster), Ken Levan have had a great couple of days - put my new A/C on, put a new awning on Ken's trailer - ate some good food, lots of great laughs and generally a good time.
Camped in my trailer next to lewsters last night - nice and cool - in more ways than one.
Ken J.
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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