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02-22-2011, 11:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 24' Tradewind
Canoga Park
, California
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 40
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1968 Trade Wind 24 Double Project
I am not sure how to start this post! My husband and I bought a 68 Trade Wind for Christmas and we are seriously in love with it. If I could spend all my time out working on it I would! Yes I understand, spoken like a true "Airstream Honeymooner!"
We just ordered a new awning and Rockguard, had the gaucho and bed re-upholstered! We had our first trip to gorgeous Leo Carrillo last weekend, pouring rain could not stop us and it was wonderful!
Of course we have a few issues:
1. Heater stopped working on day two, I just baked a lot of cookies to keep warm. My husband has tested the electrical and it appears to be working, I hear the thermostat click on and no fan. Any suggestions?
2. We have various gas smells in the trailer, seems once we were able to get the fridge lit it was reduced even if gas to fridge was off. Is this common?
3. Instrument Panel, I just read that the fresh and black water tank indicators rarely work. Is there a solution a different product?
4. Missing Bins, I found one on ebay and snatched it but I need three of the full size under the double bed.
Thank you to everyone who posts regularly! So much great information!
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02-22-2011, 11:55 PM
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Aluminum in 3-D
1968 28' Ambassador
Seaside
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 580
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Welcome to the 68 club, we love our 68 Ambassador. Check out the gas smell, not safe. Our furnace never worked, we have a catalytic heater that we use instead. the solution to the tank indicators is looking down the toilet, and look under the gaucho for water level in tank, that's what we do, keep it simple and don't worry about it.
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02-24-2011, 01:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 24' Tradewind
Canoga Park
, California
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 40
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Water Monitor
Does anyone have any feedback about this system SeeLevel II Tank Monitoring
RV Holding Tank Monitor System | ModMyRV
Thanks for your look!
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05-27-2011, 10:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 24' Tradewind
Canoga Park
, California
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 40
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Hello Forum! Long time no speaK! We have been LOVING our trailer! We blew off the holding tank monitor system... I just dump every 4 days if we are using it. CnJ Trailers has done the awning and heater and we are happy with the work! We would like to do the toilet and polishing in the distant near future, for now we are beaching it and happy! If you have toilet polishing advise please send!
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07-14-2011, 10:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 24' Tradewind
Canoga Park
, California
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 40
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Shower Rod and Curtain
Can anyone share with me what the shower curtain and rod is supposed to look like in a 68 Tradewind Double... I cannot figure it out!
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07-15-2011, 12:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,013
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Curtain?
My '67 Safari has a vinyl padded surround that snaps hold in place. It is accordion folded and snapped to the wall that divides the bath from the main cabin for storage and pulls around the tub area for use. We are looking at replacing it with a curtain rod and standard shower curtain. Just looking at how to bow the curtain rod and attach it. Good luck and Happy Trails, Ed
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1967 Safari Twin "Landshark" w/International trim package
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE
FORUMS MEMBER SINCE 12/16/2004AIR#7110
"My tire was thumping, I thought it was flat. When I looked at the tire, I noticed your CAT!" Burma Shave
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08-05-2011, 09:01 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1984 31' Excella
1976 Argosy 24
Olsburg
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 128
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You have probably already replace your shower curtain by now. We purchased one of the current rods that is already curved and it works fine. Took out the original shower wall. It is still in good shape, we wanted to update with a shower curtain. Currently trying to sell our 68 since we bought an 84 Excella.
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10-10-2011, 06:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
Marquette
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 136
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Yippee, another '68!!
I just wanted to say welcome! I look forward to following your progress as I work on my TradeWind as well. Here's to many a lovely camping trip! Enjoy!
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Jess
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10-11-2011, 07:29 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 24' Tradewind
Canoga Park
, California
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 40
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We are loving our Airstream, we just put in a laminate floor and new toilet. I still have not replaced the shower curtain and will have to look into that curved, bar, thanks for the tip! In the bathroom we still need to cover that square above the toilet. All else is done for the time being and suits our family perfectly. I could not be happier with our trailer! I hope to find the roving trailer polisher someday, please let me know how its going with yours and I will post some pictures.
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02-02-2012, 10:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1984 31' Excella
1976 Argosy 24
Olsburg
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 128
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If you would like photos of the curved shower curtain that I put into our 68 let me know and I can send you some.
I believe I have photos of the original shower wall that was in ours when we purchased it. It is now up in my garage attic. If a person wanted to go back to the original set up that could be done I am sure with a original design.
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02-02-2012, 11:20 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,013
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Shower curved rod & curtain
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Originally Posted by clydecrashcu
If you would like photos of the curved shower curtain that I put into our 68 let me know and I can send you some.
I believe I have photos of the original shower wall that was in ours when we purchased it. It is now up in my garage attic. If a person wanted to go back to the original set up that could be done I am sure with a original design.
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I would like to see what you had done to the '68 to use a shower rod and curtain if you would share pictures. We still have the folding padded vinyl curtain that snaps to the wall for storage. We would like to upgrade this to a more modern shower rod & curtain. Thanks, Ed
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1967 Safari Twin "Landshark" w/International trim package
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE
FORUMS MEMBER SINCE 12/16/2004AIR#7110
"My tire was thumping, I thought it was flat. When I looked at the tire, I noticed your CAT!" Burma Shave
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02-03-2012, 08:39 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1984 31' Excella
1976 Argosy 24
Olsburg
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 128
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Photo of curved shower rod in 68 Tradewind
I think I have attached a photo of the curved shower rod which shows one end connection to the outer wall. I had to cut the rod for the curve I wanted. Let me know if you need more. I will take a photo of the other end connector if needed. I can also send some to you directly using your email account if that is ok. Making attachments is easier with email.
Lee
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02-03-2012, 10:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 24' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 1,107
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No report yet
Quote:
Originally Posted by TeamD
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I purchased this system for my renovation, but haven't installed it yet. I will report when I do.
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02-03-2012, 11:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,013
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clydecrashcu
Attachment 150198
I think I have attached a photo of the curved shower rod which shows one end connection to the outer wall. I had to cut the rod for the curve I wanted. Let me know if you need more. I will take a photo of the other end connector if needed. I can also send some to you directly using your email account if that is ok. Making attachments is easier with email.
Lee
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Lee, That would be fine if you sent them to my e-mail address. If you have the name of the shower rod mfg./brand you purchased & where you bought it and a part number I would also like that info. E-mail is: caredcarver@aol.com . Thanks so much, Ed
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1967 Safari Twin "Landshark" w/International trim package
2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab SLE
FORUMS MEMBER SINCE 12/16/2004AIR#7110
"My tire was thumping, I thought it was flat. When I looked at the tire, I noticed your CAT!" Burma Shave
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02-03-2012, 12:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 24' Tradewind
Canoga Park
, California
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 40
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Love the shower rod, I have still not found one that fits! Where did you get it!
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02-03-2012, 05:23 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1968 22' Safari
Salem
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 163
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clydecrashcu
I think I have attached a photo of the curved shower rod which shows one end connection to the outer wall. I had to cut the rod for the curve I wanted. Let me know if you need more. I will take a photo of the other end connector if needed. I can also send some to you directly using your email account if that is ok. Making attachments is easier with email.
Lee
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I LUVIT! we've been taking curved rod for RAQUELS (our 68 Safari) & saw you post
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02-24-2012, 06:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1968 24' Tradewind
Canoga Park
, California
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 40
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Water tank cap
I am so sad and so foolish! I refilled my water tank in Camarillo and left the cap on the spare tire... it is gone. If anyone knows where I can find one, I think it was aluminum and I cam just sick that it was original and I lost it!
Thank you, still loving and using our trailer all the time!
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03-08-2012, 06:45 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1968 24' Tradewind
1959 17' Pacer
Vintage Kin Owner
holly springs
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 405
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pm forum member "rasmuw" he may be able to help with your cap.
Kevin
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