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12-29-2009, 12:41 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
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Humphrey gaslights
I have always been fond of Humphery gaslights. Growing up in the early 1970s, a friend had a cabin on an island, and had several of them as the primary source of lighting, the possibilities of generators, batteries, and inverters not being what they are today.
I have one in my house, in a central location, because it provides safe, reliable, bright light in the event of a power failure. The only trouble I've ever had with it was a spider web that I had to remove. It's been there for ten years now.
When did Airstream stop installing these? Does anyone still use them in trailers? Why aren't these more popular for boondocking?
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12-29-2009, 12:51 PM
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Rivet Master
San Angelo
, Texas
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Because some folks are afraid of propane leaks and open flames maybe?
It's on my list of things to install into our rig.
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Frederic
1971 Sovereign International - SOLD
2004 F-350 King Ranch
AIR # 8239
EX-WBCCI # 8371
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12-29-2009, 12:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1961 24' Tradewind
1969 29' Ambassador
1970 21' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,783
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I have installed at least one in any trailer I ever owned. I consider the gas lite an essential, not only providing light and saving battery power, but also a good chill chaser on nippy evening. In addition it seems mantle life is a good indicator of how smooth things are on the road.An often broken mantle could indicate out of balance wheels, tire problems etc.
I suspect they may have been offered as an option at one time but the only trailer I have owned that had one when I bought it was a 54 Safari
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Rick Davis 1602 K8DOC
61 tradewind, plus a few others
13 Ram 2500 TD
99 Dodge TD 577K miles
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12-29-2009, 01:14 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,365
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Looks like the last time they appear as an option is around 1976... at least in print..
Airstream, Inc :: Specs - 1970
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12-29-2009, 02:33 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
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Baltimore
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I use mine all the time. The gas light is a great tool for long term boon dock camping. The only complaint I have is the mantle breaks every time I tow so we go through a number per season.
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12-29-2009, 03:01 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
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Definitely on my add list. Its a long, long list........
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12-29-2009, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1961 24' Tradewind
1969 29' Ambassador
1970 21' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,783
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62overlander
I use mine all the time. The gas light is a great tool for long term boon dock camping. The only complaint I have is the mantle breaks every time I tow so we go through a number per season.
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I have had mantles break within minutes of moving in some trailers. IN my 61 tradewind I have had them last as long as 10,000 miles. I bought the last load of mantles through Cabella's and think they are genuine Humphrey. Will look next time I am in the trailer
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61 tradewind, plus a few others
13 Ram 2500 TD
99 Dodge TD 577K miles
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12-29-2009, 03:40 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Vintage Kin Owner
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Baltimore
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The genuine Humphrey mantles are the best for sure. They do last the longest and the sock is very thick making for a more intense glow. I was given two at a rally and now use the coleman ones.
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12-29-2009, 06:34 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
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AFAIK they no longer make the Humphery brand lights, but Mr Heater has a supply of very similar ones.
My AS does not have one...yet. But I have a couple of NOS units left over from somewhere that are going to get used for my install.
Aaron
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12-29-2009, 07:21 PM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
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I might know where a late 50's and an early 60's one is.....
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12-29-2009, 08:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
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Ok, Now I'm Curious
Where are the gas light usually mounted?
How are the propane lines run?
What kind of clearances must be maintained?
What kind of ventilation regimens must be observed?
And of course, post pictures!
Seriously. I have always heard about the gas lights in trailers, but have never actually seen one. I would appreciate pictures of installed gas lights and discussion of what those of you who added them did.
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12-29-2009, 08:31 PM
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Rivet Master
San Angelo
, Texas
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On our Sovereign, the light would be mounted on the roadside partition, where the fridge is. The only pic I have is of a Cruisette, sans mantle or globe, courtesy of www.vintageairstream.com (not Greg Gibson's site).
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Frederic
1971 Sovereign International - SOLD
2004 F-350 King Ranch
AIR # 8239
EX-WBCCI # 8371
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12-29-2009, 08:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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tallahassee
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vswingfield
Where are the gas light usually mounted?
How are the propane lines run?
What kind of clearances must be maintained?
What kind of ventilation regimens must be observed?
And of course, post pictures!
Seriously. I have always heard about the gas lights in trailers, but have never actually seen one. I would appreciate pictures of installed gas lights and discussion of what those of you who added them did.
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Here's are photos, but someone else will have to answer your questions or maybe this website has the info.
Paulin Humphrey Gas Lights
http://www.gas-lights.com/pdf/paulin-installation.pdf
Carol
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12-30-2009, 12:04 AM
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Rivet Master
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Here's my contribution. It was mounted on the end of the street-side overhead compartment, above the refer. The gas was tapped off of the branch of the gas line that goes to the refer with 1/8" copper. It came through the floor right next to the refer and ran up the wall to the overhead cabinet, alongside the refer shroud, then into the cabinet, and into the back of the light.
Rich the Viking
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12-30-2009, 03:16 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ganglin
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I have yet to find a Paulin version of the light for sale, only the Mr Heater ones...
Aaron
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12-30-2009, 03:19 AM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vswingfield
Where are the gas light usually mounted?
How are the propane lines run?
What kind of clearances must be maintained?
What kind of ventilation regimens must be observed?
And of course, post pictures!
Seriously. I have always heard about the gas lights in trailers, but have never actually seen one. I would appreciate pictures of installed gas lights and discussion of what those of you who added them did.
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I have only seen them mounted on the forward facing bulkhead of the fridge compartment.
On the 70's vintage the line was run in the fridge compartment, I believe it tees off the fridge LP line under the trailer.
IIRC clearances to the ceiling needs to be 12" or so, side clearances are similar.
Ventilation? crack a window.
Aaron
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12-30-2009, 04:13 AM
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Rivet Master
1971 27' Overlander
Central
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wahoonc
I have yet to find a Paulin version of the light for sale, only the Mr Heater ones...
Aaron
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Try here:
PAULIN OUTDOOR PRODUCTS - INDOOR HEATERS
they all look similar - the vintage 70's style had a little longer body that hung down behind the globe (have one I got on Ebay that needs repainted and installed).
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12-30-2009, 05:42 AM
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Restorations done right
Commercial Member
1962 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
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Baltimore
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12-30-2009, 06:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1961 24' Tradewind
1969 29' Ambassador
1970 21' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
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Looked at the Lehman site and also Cabella's where I bought my last batch of mantles. Price seemed high for the soft mantles. Could be more than 1 in a pack but did not say.
Here is another source, less than a buck a piece
Paulin, Humphrey, Falks Preformed - Tie Mantles
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61 tradewind, plus a few others
13 Ram 2500 TD
99 Dodge TD 577K miles
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