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The attached photo is of the jelly-jar watch glass I put on my propane refer. Not only does it enable easy verification that the flame is lit, but also allows inspection of the flame quality. What can happen is that rust flakes and other debris can fall down the chimney and clog the air/fuel...

Thank you, AW. Mounted as they are, the drains of the front side windows can be overcome by heavy or wind-driven rain, I think. Especially if they are clogged in any way. The window pane sits in a U channel. Looking at a cross-section, the water that is running down the outside of the...

Thank you very much for this, EM. I had seen it, but must have been distracted by the over-the-top sales pitch. Indeed there is technical value. And probably historic too, If one wanted to chase down the former owner. Thanks for the heads-up about watching for construction tips. I did learn...

Thank you, RpR.

Observation: Every trip is a shakedown cruise more or less, hopefully less as time and experience go on . . . BTW when it comes to electricals, do not trust the factory wiring or crimp-on lugs. Many bad crimps, and corroded connections could haunt you. The investment in re-doing the wiring when...

A question for fellow Revcon owners: The rear window. Ever open it? The Spousal Unit has speculated that cracking it open would be good for air circulation in the back. Our rig has an office in the back - no ceiling fan and only the two little side slide windows that open to let in air. There...

One of the first things that had to be rebuilt (during a road trip, in a Walmart parking lot), was the gasoline filler necks. As is, they leaked gas fumes into the coach. Note that the fill hoses for the gas tanks cut a corner through the interior coach volume. It is very important all of the...

Interesting stuff... Cappyjax, how did you arrive at 1kwH/mi? Verkstad has an interesting point. I've run the Primus Air Silent X type 400W windmill at a sometimes very windy desert site. It was indeed a bit screamy when the windspeed got up there. It lasted about a year. Returned to maintain...

Some random tips/tricks that have come up in other discussions: Sealed the roof by wire-wheeling off the layers of butyl rubber and RTV and stuff and re-sealing all seams and holes and rivets with Dicor 501LSW self-leveling lap sealant. Prepped with mineral spirits. Works great. It is white, I...

Actually, we have never seen another Trailblazer on the road. When on the road, we get lots of admiration, lots of "Never seen one of those before!" and "Is that custom?". Have seen a couple of manky ones for sale on the web over the years. Would be very interested in whatever notes about...

I have started another thread: Forums > Expedition Campers > Other Custom Expedition Camper Revcon Trailblazer "Watering Hole" For the type of discussion appropriate to the goal of keeping our unique beasts on the road. Please feel free to share. I'm new to this sort of thing, and I...

Hi all. My nickname is Hellwinger. We can chat about where that came from when we get to know each other better. Please, feel free to share. The Trailblazer is a unique vehicle with lots of its own peculiarities. I know I need all the help I can get keeping ours roadworthy. The Spousal Unit...

This thread is intended as a space to share tips and tricks for keeping our beasts on the road, as well as adventures.

I have a question for you two fellow Revcon owners: The rear window. Ever open it? The Spousal Unit has speculated that cracking it open would be good for air circulation in the back. Our rig has an office in the back - no ceiling fan and only the two little side slide windows that open to let...

Hi Jason! Great to hear of other Revcon runners! Clean rig! I might have some questions as time goes on... Maybe we can start a Revcon Trailblazer thread? - Hellwinger

Actually, billiebob is correct about unsprung weight and wire fatigue being a concern. Although probably less so for my rig considering the overall mass of 7 tons and the relatively low compliance of the suspension. An optimum way to electrify my rig could be to mount motors to short drive...

I'll take two of the straight axle types, and one in a front-axle steerable version. Haha! 6-wheel drive! I'll bet those axles ain't cheap. And, speaking of $$ . . . How much battery would be needed for my (electrified) rig for a decent range between charges? My rig has a 7.5L gasoline...

"The Revcon could’ve been built better for the off-road conditions they wanted it to handle." Haha! You said it! So one thing I have tried to engineer in as things get repaired, rebuilt, etc. is to make it easy to disassemble and reassemble. Machine screws instead of glue or rivets in...

Actually, we have never seen another Trailblazer on the road. When on the road, we get lots of admiration, lots of "never seen one of those before!" and "Is that custom?". Have seen a couple of manky ones for sale on the web over the years. Would be very interested in whatever contacts you have...

The Spousal Unit and I are the proud second owners of an almost fully operational and often road-worthy 1994 Revcon Trailblazer. In a previous life, until 2002, it was the Phoenix One, of RoadTripAmerica fame. It's been kept going on a budget over the years. Still runs great, and scares the hell...