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Old 03-02-2011, 04:11 PM   #81
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I've not liked three different shaped patches and when my wife expressed that she didn't either I decided to change the rectangular one to round at the same time I patched the other side where the radio antenna was located. Also, the new VTS nameplate are installed.

Started on insulating with Prodex.
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Old 03-02-2011, 04:17 PM   #82
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Don't know what kind they are but this type of rivet has been the source of many of my leak problems. I think that I have them all replaced now.

Installed Furrion 30A power inlet.
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Old 03-02-2011, 04:23 PM   #83
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FInally finished 1st layer of Prodex, was held up chasing leaks, but it is still a time consuming job. Wheel wells next then I have not decided whether to wire and then next layer of Prodex or next layer then wire. Not sure how easy it will be to get to the existing grommets for wiring if I put 2nd layer up first.
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Old 03-02-2011, 08:17 PM   #84
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Silverhoot,
I had the same problem with the AIRSTREAM plates. After hours of masking and painting, I deceided to spray on clearcoat (same brand) and all the blue bubbled up. Had to start over. Frustrating isn't it.
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Old 03-03-2011, 12:54 AM   #85
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Don't know what kind they are but this type of rivet has been the source of many of my leak problems. I think that I have them all replaced now.

Installed Furrion 30A power inlet.
Looking good! I'm so jealous of the furrion connector. I prefer the dark cords with lights in them to show power. I bought a marinco early on, I may have to eBay it and get the furrion.

Great progress since I stopped by. You are dedicated to be trudging through the cold weather.
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Old 03-03-2011, 07:26 AM   #86
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Thanks Matt,

Only problem now is that I have a brand new Marinco TV cable /phone inlet that that I purchased early on. I'm probably going to want to sell so that I can get the matching Furrion version. My cord is gray and is 30' and don't remember seeing the lights, I'll be sure to check that out today.
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I might be interested in picking that up from you, since my marinco electrical outlet is already installed, I have to go that way.
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Old 03-05-2011, 06:20 AM   #88
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Matt let me know, I'll make you a really good deal. Have you started your insulation yet?
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I finished the first round of insulation and 12v wiring, then got really sidetracked polishing and working more on the under floor insulation and belly pan. The polishing is going so well that I am going back on my promise to hire it out. I have been bouncing around a lot as parts arrive and distract me....

I am ordering a real skylight on Monday to replace the astrodome pretend skylight. I'm really anxious to get that done so in can remove the bungee cords holding the old one in place.

Do you think that marinco could be drilled out and replace the cable Jack with a city water inlet?
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I finished the first round of insulation and 12v wiring, then got really sidetracked polishing and working more on the under floor insulation and belly pan. The polishing is going so well that I am going back on my promise to hire it out. I have been bouncing around a lot as parts arrive and distract me....

I am ordering a real skylight on Monday to replace the astrodome pretend skylight. I'm really anxious to get that done so in can remove the bungee cords holding the old one in place.

Do you think that marinco could be drilled out and replace the cable Jack with a city water inlet?
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I don't know if your idea about drilling out the cable jack and adding a water inlet will work. I had considered something similar to that myself at one point. I was thinking of converting it to house the plug for umbilical on the trailer side. I'll bet that the Marinco that you have is probably identical to the cable/phone one that I have in terms of dimensions. Would there be enough room for the water inlet fitting with the Marinco cap closed? One issue that was brought up in another thread by OVERLANDER64 post #6 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f163...let-74553.html was the resealing of leaks that he experienced from placing the inlet in the skin. I was going to also, but not now. Will locate mine somewhere between rear bumper and body that will be in close proximity to the power inlet and still have relative easy access.
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Nice work Silverhoot. I too, made the mistake of taking someone's advice and spraying clear enamel over my powder coated Airstream letters. They didn't bubble up, but had a wrinkle coat type of finish. They don't look terrible by any means, but they don't look as sharp as they did before the clear. They will be going in as is today. I feel your frustration!
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Thanks Top, I guess quite a few people have experienced the clear coat issue.
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Old 03-07-2011, 10:29 AM   #93
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Did the wheelwells

Glad I test fit the plastic inner (or are they outer?) before insulating the wheelwells as I am doing the shell. The wheelwells would not allow for four thicknesses of the Prodex (Prodex spacer for airgap then Prodex layer, then another spacer, then Prodex) due to clearance between the inner and outer wheelwell. Ended up with two layers of Prodex
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Looking good.

Hey did you buy connectors for the led tail lights or are you going to cut and wire nut the wires together?
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Old 03-07-2011, 03:40 PM   #95
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Hey did you buy connectors for the led tail lights or are you going to cut and wire nut the wires together?
No, I didn't buy the connectors. probably do as you thought. Looks like I will need to do the wiring before the next layer of Prodex to have room to get thru the pass-thru grommets in the ribs. So the wiring will be sandwiched between the two layers.
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Old 07-26-2011, 09:20 AM   #96
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Fooling with floorplan

This is from March of this year. I'll try to get this up to date and try not to bore too bad. Can't believe it s been almost 2 years since I got the trailer.
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Old 07-26-2011, 09:51 AM   #97
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1st pic is of new outside door latch that I made from stainless steel old one which regrettably I did not take a picture of was real ugly. Member DDstech (Thanks again Matt) gave me a chrome Bargman latch which attaches to the door when he came by on way the home from camping. It was so nice that I couldn't live with the rusty old catch I had. The 2nd pic is of the latch that I purchased from VTS for the baggage doors. I had to use some of the old with the new in order for it to work. Contacted Steve and he had me take pics and measurements so that he could possibly have some made. 3rd pic is of a bit of polishing to the interior of an access door. 4th pic is of LED taillights at night.
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Old 07-26-2011, 10:18 AM   #98
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LED License plate light

On the final day in March I converted a license plate light purchased from VTS to LED.
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Old 07-26-2011, 10:23 AM   #99
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License plate trim

Forgot, did this on March 31st also. Was a season ticket holder for 20+ years. More on this later as I got a new one on Father's Day.
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Old 07-26-2011, 10:35 AM   #100
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On to April

1st pic is of window crank mechanism. Found that if you clean, file off casting ridge and lube these work MUCH better. Pic is of ridge that I removed.
2nd pic is of 1st panel of interior walls going back in...finally. 3rd pic is of rear end cap that I'm cleaning prior to paint. 4th pic is of some of rear bath back in so that I could do some measurements.
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