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Old 03-30-2014, 06:27 PM   #541
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You sure seem to stay busy improving Nellie. Jennifer told me we get to see you guys soon. I'm looking forward to it I'm curious about your new heater and all your other improvements. I love the shower floor. It's beautiful
Thanks Brad, Jan and I are looking forward to reviewing travel plans with you two, camping season is fast approaching!
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Old 10-27-2014, 10:34 AM   #542
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Three years on the road

After using our 1954 Cruiser for three seasons and close to 10,000 miles, we must say we would go through the restoration process all over again.

We have met so many great people and learned so much. There are so many days spent thinking about just heading out on the road and leaving the day to day stresses behind! We look forward each summer to a new direction and new experiences.

About three weeks ago the Cruiser had the honor of hiding our new daughter in law before our sons wedding, it was a perfect fall day. Nellie is part of the family and it was an honor when our Daughter in law asked to use her!
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The biggest problem I have had was water leaks from the fantastic vents front and back. I removed the vents several times without fixing the issue, fantastic sent me out new housings at no charge(they have improved them) and so far has fixed the problem. Also I would not use Vulkom caulking anymore because that seems to not adhere to the aluminum after a couple years. Otherwise checking the trailer over before each trip has led to no breakdowns on the road, with lots of luck and someone watching us from above this will continue!


For now Nellie is all winterized and ready to hibernate in the barn for another cold Wisconsin winter!
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Old 10-27-2014, 11:02 AM   #543
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I didn't realize that you had doors on the barn. How nice. Is Nellie's new room mate in there as well?
I brought Holly's frame home this weekend. Someday the body will be reattached


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Old 10-27-2014, 11:28 AM   #544
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Hey Brad, The doors were a bonus from the wedding, the barn was the back up plan if it rained. I was forced to stop working on aluminum and finish the barn,Its nice to have them done. Unfortunately Nellie and Mae don't get along so since Nellie is older and bigger so she wins and gets to be warm and kozy inside
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Old 10-27-2014, 03:18 PM   #545
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Very cool to use it in the wedding!
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Old 10-28-2014, 12:55 PM   #546
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You say you would do it all over again, but does that include building another barn?
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Old 10-28-2014, 02:18 PM   #547
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You say you would do it all over again, but does that include building another barn?
Another barn, that's a great idea! At least an addition on both sides would be good, more room for aluminum!!
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Old 01-15-2016, 04:54 AM   #549
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Tune up time

We have traveled with the Cruiser about 12000 miles in in the last four years and tires are a little over 6years old so I thought it is time for new tires more because of the age? We used Goodyear Marathons the first time around and seemed to work just fine. We are thinking about a 5000 mile trip to Oregon in May and I like to avoid any potential problems! Always fun prepping for the first trip of the new year! I will probably use the same tires unless anyone has something better, I know there are many opinions on this.
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Old 01-15-2016, 06:22 AM   #550
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Hey Tinman! Nice to hear that you are still having fun with the Cruiser.

For sure lots of opinions on tires here. I'll share mine with you. If I had your Cruiser, I'd probably put a pair of the Yokohama RY 215 7R15 LRD tires on it.
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Old 01-16-2016, 12:57 PM   #551
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Hey Tinman! Nice to hear that you are still having fun with the Cruiser.

For sure lots of opinions on tires here. I'll share mine with you. If I had your Cruiser, I'd probably put a pair of the Yokohama RY 215 7R15 LRD tires on it.
Have fun!
Thanks Top, I will check those out, it's good to have a couple options!
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Old 08-13-2016, 11:54 PM   #552
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New AC

We have needed a bit more cooling in the Cruiser, the unit under the bed worked ok but just couldn't get it comfortable on both ends of the trailer. So for now until a better option is found we decided to install a unit on the roof, I had installed a drain line and wiring when I did the restoration. The new look will take some getting used too but nice to be able to camp anytime!
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Old 08-14-2016, 09:19 AM   #553
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That's a tough pill to swallow visually, I sympathize --- however, it'll feel a bit less painful when you're not dabbing sweat from your brow. Looks like a nice install, well done.
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That's a tough pill to swallow visually, I sympathize --- however, it'll feel a bit less painful when you're not dabbing sweat from your brow. Looks like a nice install, well done.
Thanks Brad,
Definitely not the looks we want but it will be nice to get it cool inside. I would take it off today if I could find good and quiet down vented unit I could install inside. I am surprised that the industry hasn't come out with a quiet rooftop unit?
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Looks good Doug,
I plan on putting one on my cruiser also. I didn't install the drain tube. Not too late I guess. Where does the tube go when it reaches the floor? Did you drill a hole and run it through the floor? Is it totally necessary or can the evap run down the outside? Cheers, Mike
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I am surprised that the industry hasn't come out with a quiet rooftop unit?
Sure, but thinking about most typical SOBs - and the priorities of their buyers - I'd bet air conditioner shrouds rank low on their list.

As for the new ones, it looks like they've more or less moved entirely to the ducted versions first seen on the Land Yacht a couple years ago. I seem to recall the unit itself sat in a shallow recess, too... making it further disappear. Now that would be a hell of an upgrade to a 50s unit.
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Old 08-29-2016, 08:49 PM   #557
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New aluminum and rivets!

Made up a new refrigerator door panel tonight, its been on the list for quite a while!Fun project!
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