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06-20-2015, 12:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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1st marker
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06-20-2015, 12:55 PM
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#2142
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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2nd
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06-20-2015, 05:23 PM
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#2143
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Rivet Master
2012 30' Flying Cloud
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 681
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoublTrouble
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Spend the money for the Classic Ring Bases. Stop filiform, install as per AS instructions. You'll be in business.
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06-20-2015, 07:15 PM
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#2144
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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06-21-2015, 06:06 AM
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#2145
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2020 Globetrotter 25 FBT
2020 25' Globetrotter
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 2,577
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Those are the ones I have. Working great.
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2020 25GT FBT
2012 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab, 5.7 4x4
Previous AS trailers: (04) 19’ Bambi, and (11) FC 23FB
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06-21-2015, 06:17 AM
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#2146
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GettinAway
Those are the ones I have. Working great.
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Me too, look good and no problems
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06-21-2015, 07:53 AM
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#2147
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Rivet Master
2012 30' Flying Cloud
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 681
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DoublTrouble
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That's it. Before AS switched to the new black gasket under the running lights, an owner with the filiform "light base" problem could get AS to donate the Classic ring bases along with the labor and fix the problem via. using the rings to cover the corroded area. In 2013 or 2014 they came out with the new improved gasket that was to avoid the problem of the base laying in direct contact with the skin clear coat.
Why don't you see if AS will do the same for you. If they provide the bases, You do the work, you would be done with the problem for good. You also caulk the bases with Acryl R, Par Bond, etc. when you are done and that insures the lights reman water resistant.
Here is your present gasket.
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06-23-2015, 02:54 PM
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#2148
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1 Rivet Member
2008 22' International
Mill Bank, sowerby Bridge
, West Yorkshire
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6
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You mention if you are going to paint it, paint it with a/s silver ala big al's trailer. I am based in England and get all the problems mentioned in this thread....can you pls be more specific about the paint you mention....name manufacture type colour etc. thanks very much
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06-24-2015, 09:36 AM
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#2149
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4 Rivet Member
2018 30' Flying Cloud
South Hero
, Vermont
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 259
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Corrosion problems with new Airstreams
I bought a 2004 Safari with very bad filiform. In some spots it was over the rivets almost 1/4". My solution was to sand and cover. I ended up using hammertone spray paint. The edges were slightly ragged, so black pinstripe solved that and really cleaned it up. I'm very happy with the new look😀 Now I have to attack the bits around the cutouts, but it's so much better to not notice it on the belt line.
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06-24-2015, 09:44 AM
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#2150
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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Howard, Hiho, GettinAway,
I am wondering if those cast aluminum ring bases should go on dome marker lights as well. Do they work up there with the curve?
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06-24-2015, 09:45 AM
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#2151
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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SB55, that's actually a cool idea for beltline.
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06-24-2015, 11:32 AM
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#2152
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
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2022 Atlas
Homosassa
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 729
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The dome lights have a different base.
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06-24-2015, 01:23 PM
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#2153
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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Thanks Tater
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06-24-2015, 02:39 PM
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#2154
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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When I was in JC they put them on all the exterior market lights, everywhere
On my 2014 Flying Cloud 27 FB
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06-24-2015, 03:37 PM
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#2155
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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Curious, we're you having an issue under some, most or all and did they foot the bill?
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06-24-2015, 04:11 PM
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#2156
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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I think Mine was one of the first ones with the new gaskets But I had read about the problems here on the forum and the trailer was new and I didn't want to take any
I asked but they would not do it for free. We agreed on a discount.
They look good too
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06-24-2015, 04:12 PM
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#2157
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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Should've said I didn't want to take any chances
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06-24-2015, 05:00 PM
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#2158
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
Carlsbad
, California
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 706
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Ok thanks, I want to play my cards right. I am guessing that the wires would need to be cut and spliced so they can pass through. I'm thinking about having the dealer do it, then take them back off so I can treat the screw holes and any other filliform under the existing mounts. Then after that's done caulk them .....per Howard
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06-24-2015, 05:20 PM
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#2159
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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They didn't cut the wires when they put them on
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06-24-2015, 05:22 PM
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#2160
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 365
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They were worried about going to wire loose when they took the old ones off
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