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Post by nccamper on Apr 25, 2015 6:32:48 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Apr 25, 2015 22:49:58 GMT -8
Great tutorial! Thanks, NC
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Post by theresa on Jun 25, 2015 17:34:52 GMT -8
nccamper how easy/difficult did your exterior water fill unscrew? I'm going to tackle mine tomorrow and want to know whether I'll be able to handle it or if I should plan on someone with a little more body strength. haha
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Post by Ten on Jun 25, 2015 17:47:06 GMT -8
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Post by theresa on Jun 25, 2015 17:49:24 GMT -8
good to know! I'll start soaking it with PB Blaster and see how it goes. Mine isn't in GREAT shape, but it is intact, so I'll do all I can to preserve it!
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Post by mel on Jun 25, 2015 18:18:56 GMT -8
Thanks!
Are you putting a new one in? Or using another method for water?
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Post by theresa on Jun 25, 2015 18:26:35 GMT -8
if mine is still useable, I plan on using it, and replacing the water tank as its missing from my camper.
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Post by Ten on Jun 25, 2015 18:30:02 GMT -8
good to know! I'll start soaking it with PB Blaster and see how it goes. Mine isn't in GREAT shape, but it is intact, so I'll do all I can to preserve it! In many cases, "Intact" is equal to "great shape"...There really isn't much that you can do to these ole things that actually make them in "better" shape, besides cleaning them up and a little paint, maybe. I have known of a few rebuilds where the tank was removed and left out, since there are other alternatives for onboard water. In a lot of cases the fill is left on as a way to cover the hole that would be left.
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Post by theresa on Jun 25, 2015 18:33:34 GMT -8
As I want my end result to be as close to original as possible, with still having modern conveniences, those are exactly what I see as my two options: Clean it/paint it, then either put in some sort of a plastic tank and continue to use the pump system. Or go with a more modern option, but still retain the fill cover to keep the appearance of original, and to cover the hole.
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Post by Ten on Jun 25, 2015 18:55:27 GMT -8
I used to have a link for a company the supplied the plastic tanks, and there is one (and in reality probably plenty more than just one) that is available which is close in dimensions and capacity to the original Airflyte tank, 16-gallon capacity, and would fit the same space. The Airflyte was not the only trailer that used this size tank in the day, so would fit other makes as well. It could easily be fitted to work just as original. The hand-pump system worked 50 years ago, I am sure it still would. Come to thing of it I gotta find this again anyway, as this was the plan I had in mind for mine.
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Post by theresa on Jun 25, 2015 19:02:51 GMT -8
I used to have a link for a company the supplied the plastic tanks, and there is one (and in reality probably plenty more than just one) that is available which is close in dimensions and capacity to the original Airflyte tank, 16-gallon capacity, and would fit the same space. The Airflyte was not the only trailer that used this size tank in the day, so would fit other makes as well. It could easily be fitted to work just as original. The hand-pump system worked 50 years ago, I am sure it still would. Come to thing of it I gotta find this again anyway, as this was the lpan I had in mind for mine. I'm at the very beginning of my resto, so won't need it SOON, but would gladly take the info if/when you find it again. Thanks!
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Post by nccamper on Jun 25, 2015 19:03:32 GMT -8
My plan was to replace the old tank with plastic until I took it out and found it had (as far as I could tell) never been used. Perfectly clean inside. In the end I disconnected the hand pump and ran a line to a separate fresh water 2 gallon container under the sink. (Vikx idea.) It's much safer for drinking. Needs no bleach or winterizing and can be refilled easily. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/2288/fresh-water-tank-size(Great photos half way down the thread) Our old tank is still in place with the lines intact for future use. Ten is right about the fill spout being delicate. Really let the liquid wrench (or other product like it) work it's magic. Once it starts spinning try not to scratch the skin up too much. One last thing, it has to be back in place before painting. Putting it back on after will really mess things up. Just tape it up before spraying.
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Post by vikx on Jun 25, 2015 22:21:27 GMT -8
Another tip is to heat the fill (carefully!) before trying to unscrew it. I've had very good luck with this method, and no damage to the fill.
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Post by vintagebruce on Jun 26, 2015 6:44:11 GMT -8
Are you heating with a small propane torch or would a 1500 watt hairdryer provide enough heat without damaging anything?
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Post by nccamper on Jun 26, 2015 7:06:15 GMT -8
Are you heating with a small propane torch or would a 1500 watt hairdryer provide enough heat without damaging anything? Or would being in NC where it's as high as 103 degrees be enough? Ten more degrees and my fill-spout may melt off.
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