Vacuum cleaner bags - source?

[mr.c]

I understand that Hoover has the bags. I called my Hoover dealer and he said,
yes he had them. Have not picked them up yet, so I cant confirm, but he knew
what I was talking about. Try and let us all know.
Al Chernoff
77 Eleganza II

> Hello all, I've got a '78 Eleganza II, and after my first 3 months of
> ownership, and crossing many hurdles along the way, it comes down to vacuum
> bags
> My motorhome came with the vacuum cleaner option, and it took 3 months to fill
> the one bag i inherited with the motorhome. Anybody know where to get some of
> these? i've gone to a couple standard household vacuum stores with no luck.
>
> And here are a couple long-shots: I'm also trying to locate the felt liner for
> the driver's and passenger's window tracks, as well as the end spouts for the
> windshield wipers (where the fluid squirts out). As usual, ANY info greatly
> appreciated. (Can't wait till i have more experience GMC-ing and can
> eventually give back as much info as i've gleaned from the incredibly helpful
> people on this list!)
> regards,
> Greg

 

[darren paget]

The wire bound window tracks are available from Sirum in Okeechobee, but I think
you would be happier with the new style rubber and felt tracks that Jim Bounds has
from the CO-OP. I used these and they are really good. If you get these I found
that you don't need to do as much work as Jim says. He suggests removing the side
aluminum and cutting it down so it fits in the track better. Not so. All you have
to do is to file the top and bottom of this piece to round it off and it works
great. This might, however be a problem if you do not remove the slider from the
rig, in which case you will have to do it Jims way. Good luck Darren

> Hello all, I've got a '78 Eleganza II, and after my first 3 months of
> ownership, and crossing many hurdles along the way, it comes down to vacuum
> bags
> My motorhome came with the vacuum cleaner option, and it took 3 months to fill
> the one bag i inherited with the motorhome. Anybody know where to get some of
> these? i've gone to a couple standard household vacuum stores with no luck.
>
> And here are a couple long-shots: I'm also trying to locate the felt liner for
> the driver's and passenger's window tracks, as well as the end spouts for the
> windshield wipers (where the fluid squirts out). As usual, ANY info greatly
> appreciated. (Can't wait till i have more experience GMC-ing and can
> eventually give back as much info as i've gleaned from the incredibly helpful
> people on this list!)
> regards,
> Greg

 

[mike finnicum]

Greg:

Vacuum cleaner bags -
After much searching and trying to fit other bags, I noticed
Alex Sirum had a VC in his coach. Sure enough - he carries the
right one. Sirum 941-763-1121

Felt liner -
Fairly common, Golby, Bounds, Sirum etc carries a replacement.
About $2 per foot and I think it takes 11 feet per side. I just
replaced the felt in both my coaches. First window takes about
an hour then you can do other windows in about 10 minutes each
after you learn tricks. Got mine from Alex Sirum.

Windshield washer tips -
Have been looking for over a year. Keep fixing mine. If anyone
locates I want 4.

Mike

>>
>> Hello all, I've got a '78 Eleganza II, and after my first 3 months of
>> ownership, and crossing many hurdles along the way, it comes
>> down to vacuum
>> bags
>>
>> And here are a couple long-shots: I'm also trying to locate the
>> felt liner for
>> the driver's and passenger's window tracks, as well as the end
>> spouts for the
>> windshield wipers (where the fluid squirts out). As usual, ANY
>> info greatly
>> appreciated. (Can't wait till i have more experience GMC-ing and can
>> eventually give back as much info as i've gleaned from the
>> incredibly helpful
>> people on this list!)
>> regards,
>> Greg
>>

 

[john wright]

I looked thru the GMC International news letter and a suggested Hoover
type J bag
as a replacement.

John

>

>
> fill
> the one bag i inherited with the motorhome. Anybody know where to get some of
> these? >>
>
> A few years ago I bought a cloth bag from Cinnibar or Gateway (can't remember
> which) and it works fine. You just dump it out and can wash it once in a
> while.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM