View Poll Results: What do you think the bubble "dry" and tongue weight results were on 2/18/11?
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2,054 lbs total 253 lbs tongue
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33.33% |
2,332 lbs total 312 lbs tongue
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41.67% |
2,560 lbs total 386 lbs tongue
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16.67% |
2,745 lbs total 390 lbs tongue
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8.33% |
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01-31-2013, 10:37 PM
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#321
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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Kay--could you send me a picture of what you used to hold the bottom part of the shade tight against the wall. I'm waiting for the united shade company to get some info back to me with more hardware info as I assume I'll have to rig something up to hold it tight too. thanks. Ted
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02-01-2013, 08:34 AM
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#322
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3 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Mountainous
, Utah
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 203
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Ted, I recently posted this on a "Curtain" thread in which I used two different options for window covering.
The side window curtains were made by my daughter based on instructions by Susan Tiegs from last years Restoration Rally in Albuquerque.
The bathroom window and kitchen window are laminated organic material (seaweed & ting ting). The bathroom, under sink cabinet door is the same material as the kitchen window.
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Sheridan
TAC# UT-1
WBCCI#11112
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02-01-2013, 08:34 PM
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#323
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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The side curtains I made hold the bottom of the shades in place. The shades came with clips that could be installed at the bottom, but we've found we didn't need them. The curtains are installed in the valance at the top, and with pieces of curtain rod attached to the wall at the bottom. The curtains are simple 6 inch wide fabric that's hemmed and with curtain sliders sewn on to "pleat" them. I'll try to find a good pic for you.
Kay
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02-01-2013, 08:50 PM
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#324
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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These are bathroom window pics of the curtains, shade and valance installed. I backed the fabric with curtain lining. The shades came from Window Images through Menards. You can order exact lengths and widths. They are not cheap, though. They are night shades and double celled. They seem to be sensitive to extreme cold and don't stay up well under those conditions. I would think twice before ordering these particular ones again, but I like having shades and not having cords to deal with.
Kay
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02-01-2013, 09:30 PM
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#325
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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thanks for the info above. after seeing sheridans beautiful artistic work I'm wishing I could go with curtains. but blinds still make the most sense with my tight tolerances. I've been camping with the widows wide open the past year so I'm used to the nice natural light coming through. so I'm guessing I'd only have the blinds covered on the sunny side when hot for certain privacy moments. I just got a pic from the united shade company who makes rv specific blind stuff. I like that the pleated shades have a keeper mechanism built in (a never ending string). the only downside is you still have to look at the string when the shade's up. these are just their stock photos.
I'm thinking that at least with short and wide windows the strings wouldn't be as noticeable. I want to see what all the options are first. send me a message if you guys have some brilliant suppliers or products that would go great with my bubble. my biggest wants are are low profile without covering up much window when not in use. I have a small space and love the light. cheers. Ted
I want to next see how rv specific bamboo shades finish. anyone know?
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02-02-2013, 07:50 AM
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#326
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Yes, Sheridan's are beautiful! We could not hang our shades inside the window, thus the valances. I did do a funky style curtain thingy on the bedroom windows so we can use the blinds or pull curtains across if we want the windows open. As I said, funky. I'm still deciding if they are going to work yet. We've only been out 2 weekends so far, so not enough time to make an informed decision. There are many options, and multiple threads on people making curtains and doing combination curtains/blinds or just blinds or shades. If you do a search, you can find them. I used those as a springboard for my ideas. Good luck!
Kay
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02-02-2013, 09:50 AM
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#327
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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here is another pic of my front window above my dinette. due to my wrap around corner cushions I'm pretty sure I can't do curtains here without covering half of the window. so im still looking for a solution. Ted
the other windows do not have such tight tolerances.
I have the battery out ( tending for the winter) so I don't have much light in storage for better pics)
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02-02-2013, 11:15 AM
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#328
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3 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Mountainous
, Utah
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 203
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Ted, I think your interior is one of the most beautiful jobs I've seen in a Airstream. I love all of the warm wood and high end craftsmanship.
As far as window treatments go, I chose curtains on the two-window wall so that I could add some color and texture and kind of soften all the hard surfaces. The curtain panels are very light , don't rattle, easily slide open in various configurations, Roc-Lon sun block material is sewn on the back, and they stay tight to the wall with elastic clips in an upper and lower channel.
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Sheridan
TAC# UT-1
WBCCI#11112
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02-02-2013, 06:20 PM
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#329
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sheridan
Ted, I'm wondering if you've had a chance to determine your gas milage while towing the Bubble? I was disappointed with the 15 MPG from my 2004 Tacoma while towing a 65 Caravel. Recently bought a 1953 Cevy that I plan to rebuild with a short block V8, disc brakes, etc. and I'm thinking it might get the same of even better milage than the Toyota, defiantly more power.
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yes Dan. after several trips towing the bubble loaded with the tacoma it's always been right at 18 mpg with mixed driving including the passes in central Oregon. not bad considering I get 18-19 mpg during city driving without a trailer. I'll call that a win. cheers. Ted.
ps. the Chevy would look cool towing your trailer for sure. after driving the modern trucks though I really don't miss my old 1954 dodge pickup I used to have. but you have to have one toy vehicle right! mines the Volvo summer date night ride. so you really need to get that Chevy rebuilt. my bubble ended up 800 lbs too heavy to tow with the 544. although in sweden they seem to tow all sorts of trailers with 544s and duets.
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02-12-2013, 05:41 PM
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#330
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 861
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Hi Ted.
Thinking of your window treatment needs, if you do drapery panels, there isn't much room for stack-back, especially along the bottom where your back cushions go pretty much directly to the window. If that didn't bother you to have them stacked back on them, that's one thought.
Another is... have you considered Roman shades using a clutch system? I own a custom home furnishings business and do window treats in my sleep (it seems), so when I see windows, I have a whole range of options which go through my mind for possibilities. The clutch system eliminates the need to have cording hanging down and a cleat used to wrap it around to keep the shade in "up" position. With the clutch system you have a continuous bead chain which as you turn it either goes up or down.
Since I am in no way close to choosing window treats for our Bubble (just about ready for the shell to go back down onto the new frame), I haven't made a decision as to how her windows will be covered.
Deb
PS -- Would you mind sharing how you hung your upper cabinets? My DH says that from looking at the ribs in our girl, he isn't certain that we should allow the weight of upper cabinets to hang on them. Did you build yours up from the floor so that the weight is on the floor? (Hoping this makes sense.) Thank you.
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02-12-2013, 06:10 PM
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#331
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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thanks deb
I agree with you on the curtains. I had some other issues of tolerances and decided I did not want to change my window wood framing to install a lower track for curtains. so I have pleated Rv shades on order from united shades via blinds chalet. they should be in next week. I thought of roman shades too but couldn't find any suppliers that offered a low profile one that wouldn't take up 4-6 inches in clumping space on top. these pleated shades also have a continuous string and the bottoms can be held down with hardware. I'll hopefully install them next week and will let everyone know whether I like them or not. i decided to keep things darker and neutral as its easier to add color and design with Pendleton blankets and other accents.
and regarding the upper cabinets --they are in the original spots and reinstalled by the former owner so I don't have any suggestions for you on that. sorry. there are several ribs which I assume they are attached to. I store cookware on the sink side and chips and food in the other with no issues of weight.
cheers. Ted
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02-12-2013, 09:57 PM
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#332
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 861
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Thanks, Ted, for the information.
I can't wait to see your blinds installed. In case you might have a need in the future, Romans can be reverse mounted (the lift cords on the back side, but ran through tiny grommets at the top (behind the small valance) in order to go through the lift mechanism. I believe the smallest mount board which could be used is approx. 2". Then you mount a short valance (3" to 4" LP, to scale) off the top to conceal the clutch, rod, etc.
Deb
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02-14-2013, 09:21 PM
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#333
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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and thanks Dan for your kind comments. you know...all of you guys who have been watching and posting on my thread should make a trip out to Oregon sometime. oregon is very diverse. we're in the central part of the valley with the coast just 45 minutes away, Portland 1 hour, central oregon (bend/sisters/smith rocks) a couple hours, the now world famous Black Rock Mountain biking downhill trail system just 20 minutes away in Falls city, and the willamette valley wine country is in our front yard. there's lots of choices around here for relaxing and recreation. here's a pic from the valley of the giants. cheers. Ted
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02-16-2013, 08:53 PM
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#334
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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02-16-2013, 10:32 PM
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#335
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3 Rivet Member
1965 17' Caravel
Mountainous
, Utah
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 203
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Nice. Very clean and simple. Less is more.
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Sheridan
TAC# UT-1
WBCCI#11112
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02-17-2013, 06:44 PM
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#336
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
Lexington
, Minnesota
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 3,989
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Very nice!
Kay
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02-17-2013, 07:56 PM
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#337
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3 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
1955 22' Safari
Butte
, Montana
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 145
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Nice. Where did you get the shades?
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02-17-2013, 10:07 PM
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#338
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4 Rivet Member
1956 16' Bubble
Dallas
, Oregon
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 364
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http://www.blindschalet.com/window-b...ds-shades.html
blinds chalet. and they carry who i discovered is a major rv shade supplier "United shades". i ended up talking directly to the supplier to get all of my questions answered. what i ended up with are 1" pleated shades with the eazy lift rv specific setup. i like them alot. i looked forever and couldn't find an Rv supplier suggested on the airforums so I hope this helps the next person. they offer Rv specific designs and they custom made everything to the exact dimensions I requested. both the supplier and online store were good to work with. thanks friends. . Ted.
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02-18-2013, 07:45 AM
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#339
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Rivet Master
2020 27' Globetrotter
1999 25' Safari
Somewhere
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 861
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Hi Ted.
Those shades look great, and thanks for sharing the link to your supplier; I plan to go there to look around -- explore all options.
Your Bubble looks so nice and reflects the planning and care you took in completing her. I'm hoping we can do the same on ours. With your walls being wood, you have the "warmth" there, but we will have polished aluminum with just wood in the cabinets, etc., so we'll have to get our "warmth" in other ways, and I imagine some of that will be with fabric at the windows, but we'll see when we get to that point.
Deb
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02-18-2013, 08:09 AM
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#340
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3 Rivet Member
1965 20' Globetrotter
Woodland Hills
, California
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 129
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1956 Bubble
I simply love your little Bubble. You did an outstanding job. It almost makes me want to do another trailer. Kenny
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