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10-29-2011, 10:08 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
2005 30' Classic
1993 33' Land Yacht
Wellfleet
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 109
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Shrink wrapping an Airstream
Has anyone ever shrink wrapped an airstream trailer for winter storage They cover boats with that all the time . It is held tight against the boat and doesn't move but you could also put foam rubber on some spots of the Air Stream then shrink wrap it so the plastic cover wouldn't chafe against the side of the trailer
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10-29-2011, 10:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Don.44
Has anyone ever shrink wrapped an airstream trailer for winter storage They cover boats with that all the time . It is held tight against the boat and doesn't move but you could also put foam rubber on some spots of the Air Stream then shrink wrap it so the plastic cover wouldn't chafe against the side of the trailer
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How much heat is used to cause the shrink wrap to shrink? Would the heat cause damage to the Airstream?
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1973 F-250 4X4 390
1965 Chevy Suburban 454
AIR 6030
WBCCI 4258
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10-29-2011, 11:19 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by silverleeper
How much heat is used to cause the shrink wrap to shrink? Would the heat cause damage to the Airstream?
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Just the thought of someone going over "Cloudsplitter" with a heat gun scares me.
POI...there is a warning about leaving our entrance door open when the furnace is running as the exhaust will damage the clearcoat...nice design a what?
Maybe someone has firsthand experience.
Bob
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10-29-2011, 11:38 AM
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Rivet Master
1960 33' Custom
Athens
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
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Any moisture sealed in would be my worry, filiform corrosion is the worst.
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10-29-2011, 01:47 PM
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Aluminum Falcon Mechanic
1972 31' Sovereign
Wesley chapel
, Florida
Join Date: May 2011
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We shrink wrap large medical equipment for shipping storage.
We use Buffalo Shrink Wrap
The heat involved is minimal to what is being wrapped.
We have a lp tank with a torch end for shrinking
Use the special tape to seal the seams.
Ware gloves to tap down the seams as you heat them.
This is from my last move...
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10-29-2011, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Northwestern Ontario
, - on the backside of the map and just above the big green spot
Join Date: Nov 2003
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Pretty sporty looking shape for medical equipment!!
Jay
Quote:
Originally Posted by Darkspeed
We shrink wrap large medical equipment for shipping storage.
We use Buffalo Shrink Wrap
The heat involved is minimal to what is being wrapped.
We have a lp tank with a torch end for shrinking
Use the special tape to seal the seams.
Ware gloves to tap down the seams as you heat them.
This is from my last move...
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10-29-2011, 02:18 PM
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Aluminum Falcon Mechanic
1972 31' Sovereign
Wesley chapel
, Florida
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,169
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RangerJay
Pretty sporty looking shape for medical equipment!!
Jay
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er... well... ya.. that is something other... porsche....
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10-30-2011, 06:27 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
2005 30' Classic
1993 33' Land Yacht
Wellfleet
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 109
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What are you wrapping ?? The ambulance ?
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10-30-2011, 06:35 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1983 31' Excella
2005 30' Classic
1993 33' Land Yacht
Wellfleet
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 109
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I am looking at a goldline cover that claims to have a waterproof exterior and have a soft underside . I asked them to send me a swatch of it for inspection . I have old cars and I have one cover that is fliece lined and a canvas outside . Don't know if it leaks or not because the cars are in a garage .
As long as a cover doesn't move around in the wind , I would think most covers would be OK if they did not rub against the exterior surface in the wind .
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10-30-2011, 06:59 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Don.44
I am looking at a goldline cover that claims to have a waterproof exterior and have a soft underside . I asked them to send me a swatch of it for inspection . I have old cars and I have one cover that is fliece lined and a canvas outside . Don't know if it leaks or not because the cars are in a garage .
As long as a cover doesn't move around in the wind , I would think most covers would be OK if they did not rub against the exterior surface in the wind .
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IMHO....RONG
I would never cover an an AS stored outdoors.
Water underneath and wind=corrosion and scratches.
Our 63 spent six weeks covered and had some of each.
Our Ford stays indoors also....California Car Covered.
Bob
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11-06-2011, 07:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,787
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I must admit that I am new at this game however one reason I chose the AS was because of its longevity reputation and I suspect most of the old ones were probably not kept indoors.
I believe we worry to much about protecting the outside from scratches and dents especially when we store the AS. I say this because I normally camp where there are falling branches,twigs, acorns (worse then Hail?) etc and yet we are not concerned about the potential scratches and dents that they might cause. And don't forget the road debris that is thrown up from other moving vehicles when towing.
I say do the basic winter prep and sit by the fireside with a glass of brandy and enjoy the memories of the days spent camping
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