P.S. I don't see a spell checker in the reply area. Am I missing something? Also the image that I sent is pretty high resolution - are there guidlines or suggestions for what res should be used for attached pictures?
Most of your questions have been covered, so I will post some links to get you started, beginning with pictures, 'cause we all like visual aids if possible before we give advice:
Jacks? Try: http://www.airforums.com/forum...ighlight=jacks (this topic is a bone of contention amongst members - mainly because your life and the life of your trailer depend on doing this properly)
Q4 "The fender well material on the curb side appears to be a bit torn where the body had pulled away from it. Is this going to be hard to replace/repair?" Lots of posts on this issue too, here's one: http://www.airforums.com/forum...ighlight=jacks
Thanks for the information. I will following the paths you indicated. The first one I checked was about uploading photos. I made it through the process but the steps documented at the link you gave me is a bit out of date with some of the steps I think.
I am going to try attaching the photo again since it did not seem to make it. At least I don't see it when I look at the posting. I have reduced the resolution.
Consider yourself lucky to be able to start from scratch. I have always found it easier to start designing and building from a raw empty space, rather than having to retrofit, modify, and work with old stuff. Just my opinion.
Good luck!
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Whats the going rate on a 73 thats in good shape, means ready to go down the road. because I bought mine for $950.00 and pull it home. so Is that a good deal?
Where are all the '73 Sovereign people? I know I'm not the ONLY one. Let's go!
And a new member. We just bought a 73 that I will be towing with my 81 GMC Vandura2500. Long distance truck driver for a living.Live in central Alberta.And I look forward to reading the posts here when I have time...Regards...Bill
hey here the question!!! on my 73 31 ft airstream the full size bed in the back, well I put a water bed back there, its the kink of bed that it has 6 tubes of water in it. I wondering if its going to be too much weight for it? or do I need to put a reguar bed back there instead. the othere question is It got reguar car tire on it 215 75r15 on what do I need to put on so I do have to worry about it going down the road. load range and size. thank ron at edmond,oklahoma.
HOW MANY GALLONS IN THE WATERBED?: remember each ounce of water weighs one ounce............128 ounces =8 POUNDS..........
8 POUNDS TO THE GALLON............100 gallons is 800 pounds.......
that is a lot of weight......
hey here the question!!! I wondering if its going to be too much weight for it? or do I need to put a reguar bed back there instead. the othere question is It got reguar car tire on it 215 75r15 on what do I need to put on so I do have to worry about it going down the road. load range and size. thank ron at edmond,oklahoma.
Ron, the waterbed is waaay too much weight. Many homes and apartments will not stand a waterbed, at least on the second floor. Not only do you have almost a thousand pounds of water, you also have several hundred pounds of particle board, and steel framing. Even if (and it's a big if) the frame of the trailer will stand the weight, you will almost certainly have a negative tongue weight, which makes a very unstable, even dangerous, tow. You MAY be able to get away with a waterbed frame, and air tube mattress, if you can find one in the proper size.
Your second question is easier to answer, you need tire size ST225/75R15, load range D. ST is a trailer tire, you need to use it instead of, say, an LT (light truck) tire, as it is constructed differently, with different rubber compounds for the unique conditions encountered for a towed trailer.
If you want a numerical tire, a 7.00x15 D tire will work, they are only available in an LT tire, though.
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My friend is going to buy a 1973 sovereign and is completely gutted.
The asking price is 3000.00 is this good or bad.
My friend isn't good with computers so I am asking for any help.
Thank you,
isis
hey here the question!!! on my 73 31 ft airstream the full size bed in the back, well I put a water bed back there, its the kink of bed that it has 6 tubes of water in it. I wondering if its going to be too much weight for it? or do I need to put a reguar bed back there instead. the othere question is It got reguar car tire on it 215 75r15 on what do I need to put on so I do have to worry about it going down the road. load range and size. thank ron at edmond,oklahoma.
Ron my recommendation is to dump the water bed and go with an air bed. We bought an Aerobed topper which is about 2 inches high when inflated. It has dual controls and works a lot like the Select Comfort mattress which I have at home. You just roll it out over the mattress. It makes a big difference in the comfort level.
You don't want the weight of that water in the rear.
Jack
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