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03-10-2013, 09:19 AM
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Rivet Master 
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Originally Posted by goshawks00
Marcus how are you applying it, by hand, buffing wheel, or Cyclo?
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I've never used a Cyclo. For really bad areas, I use a big compounder with the wool(?) pads from VTS.
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Then to remove the swirls or for areas already in decent shape, I use my Porter Cable random orbit buffer/sander. It removes the swirls and leaves a nice, even finish.
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03-10-2013, 09:34 AM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Originally Posted by Taylormade
I got this dude, and I'm all kinds of excited to try it out next weekend. |
I like it! Ours is shorting out and we may have to order the Husky, the reviews were good and I do like the remote idea. 
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03-10-2013, 11:03 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Laramie
, Wyoming
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 811
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Nicer pulls throughout.
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'10 Flying Cloud FB
'05 GMC Pickup,
WBCCI # 4181 VAC member
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03-10-2013, 08:15 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Taylormade
For butt dialing, the remotes have a sliding cover to prevent that. It's up to the user to remember to engage said cover.
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The video on the Amazon page for it also shows that the power cable unplugs and stows within the head.
I wondered too, but unplugging seems secure enough for me.
Heck of a beautiful jack though, innit!? Of course, Amazon Canada doesn't seem to carry the exact same jack, and the closest one it has is a hundred dollars more. 
May have to send it to my brother-in-law in Florida to pick up when we go there in a couple of weeks... 
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03-11-2013, 07:49 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aage
The video on the Amazon page for it also shows that the power cable unplugs and stows within the head.
I wondered too, but unplugging seems secure enough for me.
Heck of a beautiful jack though, innit!? Of course, Amazon Canada doesn't seem to carry the exact same jack, and the closest one it has is a hundred dollars more.
May have to send it to my brother-in-law in Florida to pick up when we go there in a couple of weeks... |
Are you talking about the umbilical cord storage hook? If so, that's not going to do anything for the power of the jack, it's just a nice thing they included.
Speaking of which, in reading several reviews, it appears that the holder may interfere with the propane tanks/covers, so it may have to be removed, reoriented for it to work. I'm going to try to get over there one day this week to give it the once over.
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03-11-2013, 07:58 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Taylormade
Are you talking about the umbilical cord storage hook? If so, that's not going to do anything for the power of the jack, it's just a nice thing they included.
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Drat, you're right. Well, if I have to wire in a switch that is mounted high up in the TT's interior,I would do it to have that jack.
I agree the little slide cover on the remote isn't enough; the up/down switches are right there on the outside of the barrel.
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03-11-2013, 11:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 790
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I'll post my results in a separate thread when I get around to it. Mine will be on the exterior, probably right next to/on the jack itself.
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03-11-2013, 11:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by utee94
I've never used a Cyclo. For really bad areas, I use a big compounder with the wool(?) pads from VTS.
Then to remove the swirls or for areas already in decent shape, I use my Porter Cable random orbit buffer/sander. It removes the swirls and leaves a nice, even finish.
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That PC buffer looks like a 7428, no? If so, I have the same one for my vehicles... and it's great for that. I tried it on my Airstream with limited success. The Cyclo made a world of difference the first time I went to it from the Porter Cable. Much faster and "deeper" results, if that makes sense.
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03-11-2013, 11:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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What did I get for my trailer today?
A new sewer hose....
Well, you asked..
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03-11-2013, 09:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Foster
What did I get for my trailer today?
A new sewer hose....
Well, you asked..
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Well, don't leave us hanging... Rhino? Revolution? Valterra? WHICH HOSE DID YOU GET?!?!?
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03-11-2013, 09:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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The axles have been here for a couple of weeks. Today my local mechanic (who services all of our vehicles and several fleets of school buses) agreed to do the axle swap for us.
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Eljay
1968 Tradewind Double.
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03-11-2013, 10:00 PM
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Vince & Virginia
1969 21' Globetrotter
Riverside
, California
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 166
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Stripping!
My RemovALL 220 arrived from Vintage Trailer Supply today!
Can't wait to get rid of 44 years of peeling clearcoat.
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Virginia (SoCal Silver Sister)
"The Towster" 1969 Globetrotter 21' (Silver)
"The Yeti" 2001 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 8.1 Allison Crew Cab (White)
"The Boat" Old Town Canoe Discovery 174 (Green)
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03-15-2013, 01:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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Leveling blocks, ramps, wheel chocks
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Eljay
1968 Tradewind Double.
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03-15-2013, 02:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1963 26' Overlander
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 2,640
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Taylormade
That PC buffer looks like a 7428, no? If so, I have the same one for my vehicles... and it's great for that. I tried it on my Airstream with limited success. The Cyclo made a world of difference the first time I went to it from the Porter Cable. Much faster and "deeper" results, if that makes sense.
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For me it's been very effective. No offense intended, but I have no desire to, nor any intention of, purchasing a Cyclo at 3x the cost, when the PC does a great job for me.
As always, your mileage may vary.
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03-15-2013, 09:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by utee94
For me it's been very effective. No offense intended, but I have no desire to, nor any intention of, purchasing a Cyclo at 3x the cost, when the PC does a great job for me.
As always, your mileage may vary. |
None taken and I wish ya nothing but the best. I tried 'em both and the cyclo was what I stuck with. As you said "YMMV". Cheers!
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03-15-2013, 09:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1964 19' Globetrotter
South Kingstown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,394
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Started the campaign for a new RV gas range for christmas. Figure about September it'll become his "idea" and it'll show up before the end of the year. The promise of fresh baked goodies while camping probably helps my cause.
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03-16-2013, 12:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Taylormade
Well, don't leave us hanging... Rhino? Revolution? Valterra? WHICH HOSE DID YOU GET?!?!?
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Sorry to leave you hanging.
It's a Valterra. 20', 21mil, triple wall.
And it's silver like the trailer. Isn't that special.........
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03-18-2013, 09:13 PM
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#78
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural, blink and you'll miss it
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 692
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Stall mats. On sale. Trailer is currently residing on grass/weeds/earth. Will place under trailer when we do the axle swap.
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Eljay
1968 Tradewind Double.
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03-19-2013, 06:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,344
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Supplies, for the first trip of the spring this weekend!
It's only been two months since we've used the Airstream (winter camping, woohoo), but it feels a LOT longer than that. I think we're addicted.
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1995 Airstream Classic 30' Excella 1000
2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
Sold: 2006 F-250 6.0L Powerstroke Supercab
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03-19-2013, 06:55 AM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 4,402
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Got my old numbers back 5580
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
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