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Frank's Trailer Works · 01-25-2008, 10:07 AM

I am putting a spare in Anna's rear...

Frank's Trailer Works · 01-25-2008, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RoverOwner

Rob - always working on his Airstream. We stopped at MajorsRV on Cape Cod where Rob was able to score some black PVC pipe for his plumbing. Hey Frank - are you seeing this?

The funny thing John, At about the same time yesterday I was walking out of Charlies Rv with two hunks of black pipe and a bag of fittings too. I even had a catalog in my hand, just like Rob... I put down floor yesterday too.

byamcaravanner · 01-25-2008, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 62overlander

I am putting a spare in Anna's rear...

The scarry part of this comment is that you have... "a spare???"

byamcaravanner · 01-25-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by safari62

And the tire mounted there doesn't look so great either.

I love that look... I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder... nothing like the look of a Vintage Airstream with "junk in the trunk" LOL!

robandzoe · 01-25-2008, 10:39 AM

and Frank's spare is scary!

overlander63 · 01-25-2008, 12:11 PM

Just a guess, but I'd say the seperate turn signals on the back of the Sprinter may have had something to do with the unwanted brake activation. I had that same problem with a couple of tow vehicles I've owned, both problems were in the seperate turn signal wiring and adapters for them.

RoverOwner · 01-25-2008, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

Just a guess, but I'd say the seperate turn signals on the back of the Sprinter may have had something to do with the unwanted brake activation. I had that same problem with a couple of tow vehicles I've owned, both problems were in the seperate turn signal wiring and adapters for them.

I think the problem was that the PO had wired the brakes to come on with the brake lights, which I guess is also sending power when the blinkers are on. You can see in the photo where the lights were slpiced into. Easy fix with a set of side cutters.

RoverOwner · 01-25-2008, 05:39 PM

This is the worst of the floor rot. You can see it up in the rear corner, just underneath the tub on the street side.

RoverOwner · 01-25-2008, 05:41 PM

The interior is original except for the fridge, but it is VERY dirty. There were 2 mouse nests, but I was sure not to show my wife, Laurie, the BIG one. Nasty. I hope she has faith in my ability to make this thing habitable!

RoverOwner · 01-25-2008, 05:44 PM

Hey Rob, one of the 10 Commandments: Though Shall Not Covet!

RoverOwner · 01-25-2008, 05:47 PM

"Daddy, take me camping!"

3Ms75Argosy · 01-25-2008, 05:55 PM

HA! Those two pics are classic, wife's ("uh huh....") look, and that of pure glee in your daughter's. Loved them! My wife had a good chuckle too.

As a suggestion, flower's and a gift certificate for her to go shopping helps alot!
Have fun! I really like those 50's triange cutout's over the wheel wells too.
Marc

safari62 · 01-25-2008, 09:56 PM

I have a Dometic available from my 62'. Mid size. Very clean inside. Serviced and makes ice. I replaced it for smaller unit. Let me know if you need a replacement.
Gary

Frank's Trailer Works · 01-26-2008, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RoverOwner

I think the problem was that the PO had wired the brakes to come on with the brake lights, which I guess is also sending power when the blinkers are on. You can see in the photo where the lights were slpiced into. Easy fix with a set of side cutters.

John, I found that exact same spice yesterday while installing elevator bolts. I think that splice was done at the factory. I was going to ask why and whay today.

RoverOwner · 01-26-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by safari62

I have a Dometic available from my 62'. Mid size. Very clean inside. Serviced and makes ice. I replaced it for smaller unit. Let me know if you need a replacement.
Gary

Thanks Gary. I might take you up on that.

RoverOwner · 01-26-2008, 06:39 AM

Thank God it's winter, as I would hate to have to dig this baby out on a day when it's 90 degrees and humid. There was one other small nest in a kitchen drawer, but this monster was amazing. I had to take pictures. I hope I can bleach the wood clean underneath, otherwise it's coming out.

**azflycaster** · 01-26-2008, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RoverOwner

I think the problem was that the PO had wired the brakes to come on with the brake lights, which I guess is also sending power when the blinkers are on. You can see in the photo where the lights were slpiced into. Easy fix with a set of side cutters.

The trailers and cars from that era were wired with a separate line for the brake lights and turn signals. Now those lines are combined into one. It made it easy for someone to wire the break lights to the trailer brakes. Just another item to put on your restoration list.