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Forum: Floor Finishes 09-03-2002, 08:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,430
Posted By melprice
Hi Rob, You have a Tradewind, that's the...

Hi Rob,

You have a Tradewind, that's the model name. We have the same bathroom setup and the galley is across from the door.

We left the plywood sub-floor as it was. It has lasted 30 years so...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-30-2002, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,060
Posted By melprice
Thanks for thinking about me UWE. I think...

Thanks for thinking about me UWE.

I think the shureflow answer would still be cheaper. I'll buy the water hammer arrestor for $5 and lose it on the way to the trailer, buy another and ruin it...
Forum: Our Community 07-16-2002, 09:20 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,938
Posted By melprice
Thanks for all the replies. I am going to...

Thanks for all the replies.

I am going to park in the driveway and use the resources I've been given to fight any opposition to it. I think the first thing is to join the Good Sams club, now...
Forum: Our Community 07-15-2002, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,938
Posted By melprice
Airstreams in Museums

I live in a city that like many others doesn't allow trailers to be stored in my driveway, or any other driveway for that matter. I am in the process of sending a letter/rant with regards to this. My...
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-12-2002, 08:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,956
Posted By melprice
End Joints in New Floor

I have just bought some engineered hardwood flooring and I'm going to try and install it this weekend. It doesn't come in single planks like some I've seen, it's has 3 planks pre-glued.

The...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-10-2002, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,060
Posted By melprice
Thanks Uwe, Yes, it does seem more like the...

Thanks Uwe,

Yes, it does seem more like the pipes coming out in sympathy with the pump rather than water hammer. I took a look at camping world and they have a Shurflo Accumulator for $32.97 with...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-10-2002, 04:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,060
Posted By melprice
Water Hammer

I replaced my old PAR water pump with a Shureflo. For the first few days it was almost silent in operation. My wife was amazed that we kept getting water even though the pump never came on. (It did,...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-10-2002, 04:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,897
Posted By melprice
Eugenie, You may want to also check out...

Eugenie,

You may want to also check out Sears. I recently bought a DieHard from them, it has a capacity of 105 Amp Hours and was on sale for around $55, this was with a 12 month full replacement...
Forum: Our Community 07-08-2002, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,499
Posted By melprice
My wife and I bought ours in less than perfect...

My wife and I bought ours in less than perfect condition. We have decided after seeing many beautiful refits that we wanted a retro look.

It is parked for the Summer at a campground about an hour...
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-08-2002, 08:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,430
Posted By melprice
Quarter Round Molding

I have just bought a hardwood flooring kit. I am going to lay it floating, this means I leave a 1/4" expansion joint at the edges. This is supposed to be hidden with quarter round molding.

This...
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-08-2002, 08:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,414
Posted By melprice
Great Flooring Price

I just got back from Home Depot, they have oak enginered flooring for $50 a box with 15 sq. ft. per box. The company is called "Universal Flooring" and the product name is "VersaStrip".

The good...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-08-2002, 10:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,136
Posted By melprice
Wow, 2000 lb is low, I guess I won't be...

Wow,

2000 lb is low, I guess I won't be taking my '72 Trade Wind for a jaunt around the block until I win the lottery.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-02-2002, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,569
Posted By melprice
Chuck, If it is your battery that's dead...

Chuck,

If it is your battery that's dead then I suggest you take a look at Sears. They currently have some good bargains.

I bought a new Marine/Deep Cycle battery this weekend. I bought the...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 07-01-2002, 10:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,872
Posted By melprice
>I use the right mouse button/open link in new...

>I use the right mouse button/open link in new window

The shorter way to do this is to "Shift Click" links. Hold down the shift key and left click the link.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-01-2002, 09:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,136
Posted By melprice
I have the required information (I think). ...

I have the required information (I think).

The truck is a 302 V8.
Axle ratio is 3.25
3 gear stick
No air

Thanks.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-26-2002, 12:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,136
Posted By melprice
Thanks, It's going to take me a couple of...

Thanks,

It's going to take me a couple of days to gather this info.

As Arnold said "I'll be back"

What did you mean by:
>It is a 100 however, Ford (and most manufactures) overbuilt vehicles...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-26-2002, 11:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,136
Posted By melprice
Towing With a 1974 Ford F100

What is the largest trailer I could tow with my 1974 Ford F100.

I currently have a '72 Trade Wind but haven't towed it yet. It's situated in a campsite for the Summer .
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-24-2002, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By melprice
Thanks everyone for taking the time. I took...

Thanks everyone for taking the time.

I took the advice of thenewkid and bought a new Shureflo, $67 on the web. It took me 10 minutes to fit and works like a charm.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 06-19-2002, 01:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,384
Posted By melprice
I'm confused, can't I turn in an old bottle...

I'm confused, can't I turn in an old bottle without OPD, get a new one with OPD and only pay $5 for the conversion? Then I can just keep having the new bottle filled.

Pick, have you had your...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-17-2002, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,256
Posted By melprice
I have tried the voltage check and I'm getting...

I have tried the voltage check and I'm getting nothing. What could be wrong? Are there any user replaceable parts after I've sprayed with WD40 and turned/checked all the fuses?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-16-2002, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,256
Posted By melprice
Thanks for all of the advice. I will get a new...

Thanks for all of the advice. I will get a new battery then go through the checks suggested by Frank.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-15-2002, 10:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,830
Posted By melprice
The flat plate that sits right at the end of the...

The flat plate that sits right at the end of the valve, I think it's plastic, has blown out of the body.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-15-2002, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,830
Posted By melprice
Bowen Pressure relief valve

Anyone know where I can get a replacement for the pressure relief valve. Mine is shot.

I went to a regular plumbing supply store and the guy sucked his teeth, ummed a little, aaahed a lot then...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-15-2002, 09:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By melprice
Thanks Peter but I get the same results whether...

Thanks Peter but I get the same results whether there is 5 or 50 gallons in the tank.

John,

Congrats on the 200th post. I don't know if it's a shurflo or not, I have a 72 Trade Wind and the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-15-2002, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,256
Posted By melprice
Sorry guys, I could have been a little clearer...

Sorry guys, I could have been a little clearer here.

Whether I have shore power or not the lights and pump work but, the battery voltage is so low that turning on a 2nd light dims the first....
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-15-2002, 11:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By melprice
Do I have a leak?

Let me start off by saying my battery is on it's way out and was turning the water pump sluggishly.

When I run the pump I get water at the kitchen faucet. When I turn off the faucet the pump never...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-15-2002, 11:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,256
Posted By melprice
Univolt Operation

Am I correct in thinking that when hooked up to shore power my univolt should run the 12v systems i.e. lights and water pump as well as any power left over going to charge the battery?

Here is my...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-31-2002, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 9,628
Posted By melprice
How Do I Remove Rivets

Could someone tell me how I remove old rivets. I've read people saying "just drill them out" but I'm afraid of damaging the skin or the holes by just blundering in without more information.

Thank...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-31-2002, 03:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,908
Posted By melprice
Aluminum Trim Source?

Does anyone know of a source for aluminum trim. I want to build new cabinets and would like to edge them in aluminum.

What I really want to do is hand form sheet aluminum into the "L" and "U"...
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