We’re trying hard to get our beloved Vinny camp-worthy in time for the California Streamers Winter Rally at Vail Lake. Not sure if we’ll make it but we’ll try. I thought that I might post a few pictures and a progress update.
We removed the yucky old carpet and most of the stinky came out with it. We’re in the middle of installing new countertops in the bath and kitchen. I rebuilt the oven, powdercoating the rusty parts, and it looks pretty good. Susie has most of the upholstery work done with the exception of the curtains. We still need to choose carpet, but we’ll wait until the dirty work is done. We’re embracing the ’84 Sovereign’s brown and bronze interior accents, going with a “vintage Hawaiian” look.
I plan on installing new kitchen and bath faucets over the Thanksgiving weekend. I guess we’ll find out then how many existing plumbing problems we have. (PEX ) With all if the information on this GREAT forum I feel empowered to fearlessly take on that funny grey tubing. Sammi Jo, my 3 year old assistant, will “help”.
Right now the big push is to get things far enough along so that we can drop our trailer and TV off at Inland RV on the 26th. We don’t feel confident enough to work on a few things that we’ll leave to the experts, like brakes.
I just have to say that this forum has inspired us and kept us motivated to finish our work on Vinny and GO CAMPING!!!
Your photos didn't attach. Instead of using the "insert image" (the icon with the mountain in it), use the paperclip. Then you can insert photos of many types into your text (bmp, jpg, tiff, gif, png, etc.)
After you've used clicked on the paperclip, browsed to find you image file, then clicked upload, and closed the "manage images" window, you have to click on the paperclip again to insert them into the text where your cursor is.
I used the paperclip icon in my original post. I went back to see if I could re-insert them and I see that I've used most of the space allowed for attachements.
I would guess your attachments are too big, or bigger than they need to be. Photos convey plenty of detail at approximately 800x600 pixels. Maybe you can get a moderator to erase your attachments that aren't working to give you more room.
You can get a lot more attachment room (and more message room, etc.) if you become a supporting member. A small contribution is all it takes. If you go to "Forums", you'll see a thread that will help you do this.
We'll donate $20 to the cause. I followed this link http://www.airforums.com/forums/f318...nts-20812.html and clicked on the link, a few times, expecting a link to Paypal... maybe they bill me via email. Maybe each time I clicked on the link I paid $20. Geeze I am a newbie.
Thanks to all of the knowledge shared in this Forum, we made our very first camping trip last weekend! The major issues that we could have never accomplished without all of you kind and helpful people include:
The fridge: Dinosaur Electronics, etc.
Tires: Michelin 16” radials (not G.Y. Marathons)
Plumbing: PEX
Water leaks: everywhere
Nasty looking clearcoat: gone
Water heater: stays lit
Propane: no leaks
Generator: Yamaha 2400
Battery charging: Intellapower w/ single AGM
Lots of broken parts: Inland RV
I’ll try to post some pictures of the interior when I can. We think it came out pretty cool. We have plenty of work to finish, but for now we have a safe reliable trailer!
How do we look parked between the Country Coach and the Prevost?
I love your choice of interior fabrics! And kudos for getting it rally-ready and getting out there! I'l bet you had a blast! And you sure look classier than either of the aforementioned SOB's...
Susan
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I'd have to say that your Airstream sure makes that Prevost look cheap.
I'll bet those folks felt pretty foolish. They spent all that money on a bus and you got a real RV. Poor guys probably left early so no one would see them slinking out of the CG.
You did a fine job on that trailer.
Happy camping
Barry
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Thanks Alumatube & Safari57! Guess who wanted tours of our trailer at the CG. That's right - "bus" drivers.
Here's some interior photo's. You'll note that the only curtains we have finished are the ones over the kitchen window. We're going with the Hawaiian pattern in the front w/ the striped pattern in the back, over the Hawaiian comforters. My wife made the grass skirts for the beds. We thought that was fun. The gaucho is barkcloth (?). The cabinet doors are not original, but as close as we could get. A carpenter friend made them for me.
Super job on the re-model. That is one FINE 'streamer.
Be sure to post more photos as you get it completed.
I hope mine will look as good, someday.
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I thought that I might post a few pictures and a progress update. 
We’re in the middle of installing new countertops in the bath and kitchen. I rebuilt the oven, powdercoating the rusty parts, and it looks pretty good. Susie has most of the upholstery work done with the exception of the curtains. We still need to choose carpet, but we’ll wait until the dirty work is done. We’re embracing the ’84 Sovereign’s brown and bronze interior accents, going with a “vintage Hawaiian” look. 
) With all if the information on this GREAT forum I feel empowered to fearlessly take on that funny grey tubing. Sammi Jo, my 3 year old assistant, will “help”.
If you go to "Forums", you'll see a thread that will help you do this.
Thanks for helping out!
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