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Post by 1958 Shasta "Penny" on Apr 30, 2014 18:46:32 GMT -8
The original poles used for the rear cot bunk are not usable any longer, they have a bend and won't fit snug across any longer.
I have priced out steel pipes and conduit pipes. The conduit is waaay cheaper than the steel -like three times cheaper- and feels pretty sturdy. But I'm not sure if over time they will start to sag as well.
Has anyone used conduit pipe before?
Thanks in advance for any input!
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Post by vikx on Apr 30, 2014 23:05:57 GMT -8
Conduit is fine if the weight in the cot is around 50 lbs. or less. If you really want to USE the cot, I'd go with heavier poles.
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Post by bigbill on May 1, 2014 6:10:41 GMT -8
If you have a steel recycling yard in your area you might check for some chrome-moly tubing stronger, lighter. I am lucky enough to live with in 20 miles of two recyclers and buy metal by the pound at scrap prices.
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Post by John Palmer on May 1, 2014 8:25:10 GMT -8
Chrome-moly tubing would be "the best way" to go, but your looking at something in the cost range of $5/ft.
Another option would be to go to your local metal supplier and look in their "cut off's" section for what they call D.O.M. tubing. This is a high quality mild steel tubing, a little heavier than Chrome-Moly but way cheaper.
Frankly, Black Pipe is available (or special ordered) in ten foot sections at your local ACE. Just get the largest diameter pipe that will fit into your wall holders. I would pass on the EMT tubing unless it's only going to be used as a storage shelf.
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Post by bigbill on May 1, 2014 11:02:33 GMT -8
John that is why I suggested a recycler around here I buy sticks up 10 feet long at scrap prices by the pound. It is new steel that Mfgs. can't use on production runs, I have eevenn bought a few full length sticks that have a dent or gentle bend. I just stop by now and then to see what they have, some times a little and sometimes a lot. I also buy cut offs from my local steel distributor, both steel and aluminum.
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Post by kto17 on May 6, 2014 21:07:56 GMT -8
I just bought two poles for my front cot at Lowes. Home Depot has them also. They match the originals minus the wood inserts that protect the walls. 3/4" Inner Diameter (I.D.) galvanized pipe. It comes as a 10 foot length for $17 and change. They will cut it for free. I had them cut off the threads and then measure for my length. Mine were 81-1/2" and fit nicely. So now I finally have both cots set up. Double in the rear and single in the front. That means the Deluxe will sleep 7!
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Post by mobiltec on May 9, 2014 20:06:38 GMT -8
What he said...
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Post by SusieQ on May 10, 2014 4:04:09 GMT -8
Buy rubber caps for furniture/chair feet to go on the ends.
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Post by bigbill on May 10, 2014 7:23:25 GMT -8
Another thing you can do for the ends is buy a piece is heat shrink tubing large enough to fit over the tube then heat with wife's hair dryer till it is tight. This makes a protective end with a very small increase in diameter. WOW I just found another household item to use on your trailer.
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Post by John Palmer on May 10, 2014 9:12:42 GMT -8
I would think that the rubber caps and the heat shrink would (or might?) increase the diameter of the tubing and make the fit into the wall brackets more difficult. Just a wild thought?
Maybe another thing to consider for the end of the pipes would be "snap in" chrome caps like was used on the end of a ten speed bicycle handle bar. You can get them at any good hardware store in different sizes to fit your pipe I.D. hole size.
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Post by bigbill on May 10, 2014 10:49:48 GMT -8
Jonh you are right the heat shrink tube would increase the diameter by about a 1/32 of an inch so if they already were a tight fit they wouldn't work.
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Post by mobiltec on May 10, 2014 15:13:19 GMT -8
Main reason for the caps is to keep the pipe from scratching the walls. Thread caps work.
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Post by Drake on May 10, 2014 16:49:02 GMT -8
Where can one get the wall brackets? The P O of my 59 Airflyte had removeded them. Thanks
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Post by SusieQ on May 10, 2014 17:11:59 GMT -8
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Post by CorvettCrzy on May 20, 2014 20:46:28 GMT -8
Here's a question that's been annoying me, why do the Shasta's brackets lie horizontal and my Vette's are vertical? Does it affect how they are used? I've seen more vertical, I think. Not earth shattering, just been bugging me.
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