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3 Rivet Member 
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Why do you have to polish!?
My new 30# aluminum tank from VTS just came in. My wife asked why I've not installed it yet. So I reply, "I have to polish it." She says, "you HAVE to polish it!?" My reply: "What kind of question is that!" LOL
Anyone else understand my obsession?
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01-09-2016, 02:20 PM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ragin-cajun
My new 30# aluminum tank from VTS just came in. My wife asked why I've not installed it yet. So I reply, "I have to polish it." She says, "you HAVE to polish it!?" My reply: "What kind of question is that!" LOL
Anyone else understand my obsession?
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01-09-2016, 02:41 PM
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Rivet Master 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
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Join Date: Apr 2015
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Pure Vintage!!
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2016 FC 25RTB
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01-09-2016, 02:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 27' Overlander
Tampa
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Thats funny. So looks like you got the tank with the gauge.... Are you using the tank level indicator inside the coach?
I've read alot about how those that have the inside level indicator say they dont work, and they dont bother trying to fix them.
However, I've had my eye on those, since I have re-wired and going to install the See Level with LPG tank indicator. Curious if you have any experience with them and their reliability?
Seems like I read the old style were flawed, but these from Vintage have the separate float switch and hoping they work like they're supposed to.
Thanks!
Micky
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01-09-2016, 03:12 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1963 26' Overlander
Dallas
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Join Date: Jul 2013
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Interesting thread to follow. Especially regarding the gauge. I'd love to see how they polish up and what your experience is with the gauge. Make sure to post pics of your progress and how they look mounted! :drool:
Anyone else have the remote gauge who can show what that looks like?
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01-09-2016, 03:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2010 23' FB Flying Cloud
Smithville
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Join Date: Mar 2010
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Sure. It's kind of like asking my wife why she irons pillow cases.
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01-09-2016, 03:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1961 16' Bambi
Malden
, Missouri
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 159
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mixter
Thats funny. So looks like you got the tank with the gauge.... Are you using the tank level indicator inside the coach?
I've read alot about how those that have the inside level indicator say they dont work, and they dont bother trying to fix them.
However, I've had my eye on those, since I have re-wired and going to install the See Level with LPG tank indicator. Curious if you have any experience with them and their reliability?
Seems like I read the old style were flawed, but these from Vintage have the separate float switch and hoping they work like they're supposed to.
Thanks!
Micky
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I really hope it works like it's supposed to! It was a $60 upgrade! It came with both the remote gauge and a regular one. It was a simple two screw change to swap to the manual (which I will use).
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01-09-2016, 03:24 PM
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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I understand
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01-09-2016, 03:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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 Now that is a real polish job, well done and very nice..
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01-09-2016, 05:22 PM
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Rivet Master 
1959 26' Overlander
Powder Springs
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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I do like a shiny trailer...but there's something I like better than a shiny trailer though: Going places.
Our trailer could sure use another shine. Haven't found the time to polish our tanks. We did find time to visit 28 states in 2015 though. 
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01-09-2016, 06:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Excella 500
West Sacramento
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 732
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Beautiful! How many hours a year do you have to put in to keep up the shine?
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01-09-2016, 07:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1998 30' Excella 1000
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 546
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mixter
Thats funny. So looks like you got the tank with the gauge.... Are you using the tank level indicator inside the coach?
I've read alot about how those that have the inside level indicator say they dont work, and they dont bother trying to fix them.
However, I've had my eye on those, since I have re-wired and going to install the See Level with LPG tank indicator. Curious if you have any experience with them and their reliability?
Seems like I read the old style were flawed, but these from Vintage have the separate float switch and hoping they work like they're supposed to.
Thanks!
Micky
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I have the OEM tank with the separate float indicator. It worked great, until I had to update the tank with the new OPD valve. Sometimes the two floats interfere with one another and hang-up. I have to manipulate/shake/tip the tank, sometimes for awhile, in order to free up the gauge float. It may be the way the propane guy inserted the new OPD valve and the orientation of the its float. Maybe the ones from Vintage will not have that problem.
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01-10-2016, 08:09 AM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ragin-cajun
My new 30# aluminum tank from VTS just came in. My wife asked why I've not installed it yet. So I reply, "I have to polish it." She says, "you HAVE to polish it!?" My reply: "What kind of question is that!" LOL
Anyone else understand my obsession?
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What? Paint it LSU colors!!! 
If not, polish and spray with Nyalic!
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01-10-2016, 08:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
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Join Date: Jul 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Siegmann
I have the OEM tank with the separate float indicator. It worked great, until I had to update the tank with the new OPD valve. Sometimes the two floats interfere with one another and hang-up. I have to manipulate/shake/tip the tank, sometimes for awhile, in order to free up the gauge float. It may be the way the propane guy inserted the new OPD valve and the orientation of the its float. Maybe the ones from Vintage will not have that problem.
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It is an installation problem. One of mine was hanging up from the factory. I had a propane service center correct and my system has never had a problem and is accurate, both at the tank gauge and the indoor monitor.
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01-10-2016, 10:36 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Taos
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Join Date: Oct 2014
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Beautiful!
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01-10-2016, 11:30 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2009 28' International
Pacific Palisades
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Beautiful! Now you just have to strip and polish your tow vehicle to match...and change the house to aluminum siding....:-)
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01-10-2016, 04:09 PM
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tjdonahoe
Now that is a real polish job, well done and very nice.. |
Thanks!
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Originally Posted by 4RXLA
Beautiful! How many hours a year do you have to put in to keep up the shine?
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Thanks! Those pictures were taken a few years ago. I haven't ever finished and don't think I'll ever be truly finished.
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Beautiful!
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Thanks!
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Originally Posted by gecko
Beautiful! Now you just have to strip and polish your tow vehicle to match...and change the house to aluminum siding....:-)
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Thanks!
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01-10-2016, 05:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Keep in mind that originally Airstreams were not polished. That came some years later by owners and never even until today by Airstream. So technically nothing original or historical about polished Airstreams. All that aside, a nicely polished Airstream is a sight to behold.
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01-10-2016, 05:49 PM
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Full time Airstreamer
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Anywhere
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Join Date: Jan 2014
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Top, very nice.
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01-10-2016, 07:57 PM
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
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Quote:
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Top, very nice.
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Thank you.
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