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08-04-2009, 05:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
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Originally Posted by sharptalk
Next question!
The electrician is coming tomorrow to add a outlet for the 345. Do I need a 50amp or a 30amp installed?
Karen
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Karen,
I believe all of the Classic Airstream motorhomes only require 120 volt 30 amp service. That's what our 84 310 is.
If you can only run one air conditioner at a time then that pretty much says 30 amp.
Brad
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08-04-2009, 05:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
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Originally Posted by sharptalk
Search under my user name bkahler and look for a thread on hitch upgrades that I posted too. There are a lot of good pictures in that thread to give you an idea of whats needed.
Brad
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Great pictures there. I was going to upgrade to a 10,000# hitch and use the Nightshift system that someone here recommended. Total cost will be $1750.00.
We leased a 2009 Honda Fit automatic for my husband, as it is towable and our 17 year old daughter would be able to use it if necessary.
Karen
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Karen,
Unless you're going to be towing a large trailer the 10,000 lb hitch will be way overkill. I'm assuming you're going to flat tow and if so you could probably get by with something like a 5,000 lb rating.
Although since it requires custom fabrication you might as well get the best
I have no idea what my hitch is now rated for but I know it handles a 4,000 trailer without problems.
Brad
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08-04-2009, 05:18 PM
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#43
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3 Rivet Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Karen,
I believe all of the Classic Airstream motorhomes only require 120 volt 30 amp service. That's what our 84 310 is.
If you can only run one air conditioner at a time then that pretty much says 30 amp.
Brad
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It is a three prong cord, but the original bill of sale says 50amp.
Karen
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08-04-2009, 05:20 PM
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#44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bkahler
Karen,
Unless you're going to be towing a large trailer the 10,000 lb hitch will be way overkill. I'm assuming you're going to flat tow and if so you could probably get by with something like a 5,000 lb rating.
Although since it requires custom fabrication you might as well get the best
I have no idea what my hitch is now rated for but I know it handles a 4,000 trailer without problems.
Brad
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The hitch portion is only $200 for the 10,000#, it's $1550 for the tow system which can pull up to 8,000#. Will dingy tow.
Karen
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08-04-2009, 05:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptalk
The hitch portion is only $200 for the 10,000#, it's $1550 for the tow system which can pull up to 8,000#. Will dingy tow.
Karen
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Ok, I see where the money is being used! All I can say is WOW on the price for the tow system .
Brad
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08-04-2009, 05:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sharptalk
It is a three prong cord, but the original bill of sale says 50amp.
Karen
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Interesting. I wonder if someone upgraded your system, or just used what was available to allow them to use 50 amp outlets.
I'm thinking your best bet is to have the electrician look your system over to see what would work best.
Let us know what you end up doing.
Brad
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08-04-2009, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by bkahler
Ok, I see where the money is being used! All I can say is WOW on the price for the tow system .
Brad
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Are there dingy systems that are less? I thought that was a good price as Campingworld wanted $6000.
Karen
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08-04-2009, 08:33 PM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
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Even with a 50 amp plug/servive, you will only be able to operate what the selector switch is set at.
But you could modify to separate a few items, as the rear air, or the microwave.
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08-05-2009, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
, Colorado
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If you have someone 'look' at the brakes, INSIST that they remove the tires for a visual...we have had three places approve our brakes when they were worn...shame on us twice...we were charged a minimum of 1 hour for labor that wasn't done, and at least $1200 for repairs...found a guy in Tucson that was reliable, relatively inexpensive, and THERE...will be happy to PM you his info, if you want...mike
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08-05-2009, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ScrapIrony-2
If you have someone 'look' at the brakes, INSIST that they remove the tires for a visual...we have had three places approve our brakes when they were worn...shame on us twice...we were charged a minimum of 1 hour for labor that wasn't done, and at least $1200 for repairs...found a guy in Tucson that was reliable, relatively inexpensive, and THERE...will be happy to PM you his info, if you want...mike
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Mike,
I would love the info. Our son is now living in Tucson, so having someone there would be a good idea.
Karen
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08-06-2009, 07:58 AM
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1984 310 motorhome
Going to look at a 1984 310. Never had an
rv before. We like the looks of the vintage airstreams.
Any advice on what to look for would be appreciated. Sorry for the short notice but decided to start looking. Seems like we wait to long to decide than their gone
Thanks
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08-06-2009, 09:08 AM
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Liberator
1972 Argosy 24
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Heart of Dixie
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Take it for a drive, if you like the way it runs and handles, the rest is normal repairs on most any MH.
Water leaks?
AC working good?
Fridge works on gas and power ?
Generator?
Awnings?
Hitch?
Your probably going to upgrade many electrical items anyway, as the TVs and microwave
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08-06-2009, 09:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
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There is a pre-purchase check list posted here somewhere, you might try the search
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08-06-2009, 09:58 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1989 25' Excella
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Hobe Sound
, Florida
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345 awings
If it helps any, just replaced all 4 of mine on our 89. Zipdee canvas and install on existing hardware ran $2,200. Be sure to have the dealer get you an up to date sample before they construct the new awnings.
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08-06-2009, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by raveson
If it helps any, just replaced all 4 of mine on our 89. Zipdee canvas and install on existing hardware ran $2,200. Be sure to have the dealer get you an up to date sample before they construct the new awnings.
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Will do. Did you have the awning done at a chain store? We have a Campingworld here that can probably do it. The awning is 21' long.
Karen
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08-06-2009, 10:40 AM
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3 Rivet Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by billport
Going to look at a 1984 310. Never had an
rv before. We like the looks of the vintage airstreams.
Any advice on what to look for would be appreciated. Sorry for the short notice but decided to start looking. Seems like we wait to long to decide than their gone
Thanks
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Billport,
I just bought mine and the airstream forums have been a great place to get advice. Welcome.
Karen
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08-06-2009, 11:21 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
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Brakes, hitch, air suspension, step retraction, fridge, AC operation off the grid...oh, yeah, will it start
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1989 345 Motorhome
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08-06-2009, 11:33 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ScrapIrony-2
Brakes, hitch, air suspension, step retraction, fridge, AC operation off the grid...oh, yeah, will it start
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08-06-2009, 10:50 PM
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#59
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
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Brakes squeaking is not a good thing...I guess that noise is better than fire, but so is stopping without noise...MAKE THEM TAKE THE TIRES OFF...our 'jangly' noise was diagnosed as a loose u-joint, till the guy in Tucson found the tag-axle brake rolling around in the wheel well...1200 miles later...MAKE THEM TAKE THE TIRES OFF...
ahem...m
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08-07-2009, 10:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ScrapIrony-2
Brakes squeaking is not a good thing...I guess that noise is better than fire, but so is stopping without noise...MAKE THEM TAKE THE TIRES OFF...our 'jangly' noise was diagnosed as a loose u-joint, till the guy in Tucson found the tag-axle brake rolling around in the wheel well...1200 miles later...MAKE THEM TAKE THE TIRES OFF...
ahem...m
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OK, OK, I had them replace all 8 tires, so they all came off.
Karen
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