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05-16-2012, 08:37 PM
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#181
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
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Join Date: May 2009
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Will you have the coffee on? I try not to drink hard stuff before noon.
Dave
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Originally Posted by crazeevw
to all....
Party starts at 9......
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05-16-2012, 08:45 PM
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#182
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,102
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Coffee's ok before noon, long as it's Kahlua or actual coffee(about an ounce) in a cup with Bailey's...
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Michael & Tracy
1989 345 Motorhome
CHARTER MEMBERS: FOUR CORNERS UNIT, AND PROUD OF IT!!!
We live for the moment, 'cause when you get there, it's gone...
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05-21-2012, 07:45 PM
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#183
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Anyone have any idea where to find replacement electrical breakers for their Airstream? No luck in my area finding replacements, beginning to think I'm going to have to replace whole panel so I can use available breakers.
Thanks, Derek
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05-22-2012, 07:15 AM
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#184
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4 Rivet Member
1989 25' Excella
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Hobe Sound
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 294
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Derek,
On the web look for a site called "obsolete parts" with your search engine of choice. I tried to get them to find the windshield wiper control box, but they did not respond because I was not a commercial account. If you know someone that can respond as a commercial account, they apparently will search nationally and internationally. Let us know if they helped!
Richard
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05-22-2012, 07:23 AM
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#185
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4 Rivet Member
1989 25' Excella
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Hobe Sound
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 294
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UPDATE - Just looked back in my history and favorites, I think I might have been to hasty in looking for a response. They apparently wanted me to call some company for a quote. The site is "obsoletepartfinder.com
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05-22-2012, 11:23 AM
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#186
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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This
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06-13-2012, 06:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Ok, so I finally got the beast started, and put her into gear this past Sunday. Went for a spin around St Pete, FL for about an hour or so. Gave up trying to find this 'fuse' that's on the back of my battery tray. So, chassis battery is now wired directly to the starter. Once I figure out how to repair the damage done to the control panel inside the entry door, I'll go back to a solenoid. But for now, it sure was good to get this Airstream on the road. Plans are to figure out on day off next week, what's causing the constant power draw on the chassis battery. As well, if I have the time, try and figure out why I can't get curbside awning to open. Gotta love having a Classic Airstream motorhome!
Thanks, Derek
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06-13-2012, 06:35 PM
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#188
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Good Job!
I too had some problems with my Awning... give me a call and I can walk you thru it...
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Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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06-13-2012, 06:55 PM
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#189
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,102
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If yer moving, it has to be GOOD
Curbside awning...buy a huge set of gooseneck pliers...it will be a chore, but not so much as driving anywhere with the awning out...probably a spring, and they aren't as expensive as you would think...a little shopping around might save big $...well, yeah, you will need a ladder...
I still think that other P 30 coaches would have compatible battery switches...a direct battery pole disconnect is a fairly cheap temporary solution, if you have the clearance...m
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Originally Posted by crazeevw
Ok, so I finally got the beast started, and put her into gear this past Sunday. Went for a spin around St Pete, FL for about an hour or so. Gave up trying to find this 'fuse' that's on the back of my battery tray. So, chassis battery is now wired directly to the starter. Once I figure out how to repair the damage done to the control panel inside the entry door, I'll go back to a solenoid. But for now, it sure was good to get this Airstream on the road. Plans are to figure out on day off next week, what's causing the constant power draw on the chassis battery. As well, if I have the time, try and figure out why I can't get curbside awning to open. Gotta love having a Classic Airstream motorhome!
Thanks, Derek
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1989 345 Motorhome
CHARTER MEMBERS: FOUR CORNERS UNIT, AND PROUD OF IT!!!
We live for the moment, 'cause when you get there, it's gone...
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06-13-2012, 08:24 PM
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#190
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Walking on the roof of an Airstream Classic motorhome
Has anyone ever gotten up on the roof of their Classic? At some point, the covers on my A/C units were painted a flat black, and I'd love to get up there and remove the covers so I can paint them white again.
Any ideas or instructions on how to safely get up on the roof would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Derek
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06-13-2012, 09:07 PM
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#191
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Has anyone ever gotten up on the roof of their Classic? At some point, the covers on my A/C units were painted a flat black, and I'd love to get up there and remove the covers so I can paint them white again.
Any ideas or instructions on how to safely get up on the roof would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Derek
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Back your 20 foot cargo trailer next to the mh, put a couple of 2x4s across and then lay plywood over it! well that's what I did to install my me a/c.
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06-14-2012, 03:19 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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@Dean, no 20ft Cargo Trailer here........
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06-14-2012, 06:55 AM
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#193
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Silverton
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,102
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Scaffolding comes to mind...I have been on top of mine, using a ladder and stepping carefully on the rivet lines...Dean has the better approach...use plywood to spread the weight, and throw an old blanket or sleeping bag down first.
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Michael & Tracy
1989 345 Motorhome
CHARTER MEMBERS: FOUR CORNERS UNIT, AND PROUD OF IT!!!
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06-14-2012, 07:48 AM
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#194
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4 Rivet Member
1989 25' Excella
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Hobe Sound
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 294
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Derek
Yes you can go up on the roof. (CAREFULLY) 1st - place your ladder leaning on the zipdee metal cassing, 2- when you get to the roof the only place you can step is on the rivit lines, or you will create large dents. I have been up there on not only mine, but my friends 05 safari TT. Being carefull, all will be fine!
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06-14-2012, 08:07 PM
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#195
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Roof
Richard, I'll be heading up on the roof tomorrow after work. Keep your fingers crossed, hope to be coming back down with 2 A/C covers, lol.
Now, does anyone have this sort of set-up on their Classic Motorhome?
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06-14-2012, 08:59 PM
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#196
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Richard, I'll be heading up on the roof tomorrow after work. Keep your fingers crossed, hope to be coming back down with 2 A/C covers, lol.
Now, does anyone have this sort of set-up on their Classic Motorhome?
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Oh my, check out that dent where the ladder is mounted!
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06-14-2012, 09:37 PM
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#197
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Rivet Master
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Foothill Ranch
, California
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 4,695
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dadstoy
Oh my, check out that dent where the ladder is mounted!
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Yeah, Dean I spotted that too...
I cannot imagine mounting such a small foot on the soft Aluminum skin!
Does anyone else have to wait forever for the larger pic to load?
Derek, I would not get up on the roof without a couple of carpet protected planks....
I will be making some soon so I can get up there and remove the old TV antenna and replace it with the new one and reseal.
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My name is Steve.... and I am an Alumaholic!
Working in my Garage is like playing TETRIS with Tools!
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06-21-2012, 09:46 PM
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#198
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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questions....
Ok,
I've got a replacement capacitor for the rear A/C. Fan runs, but compressor won't kick in at all. Any hints, suggestions as to how to replace the capacitor? Know that I need insulated tools, and for good measure maybe even rubber gloves, especially with the voltage these things can accumulate.
Another question, my A/C covers are painted black. Anyone ever tried to find an aluminum colored spray paint? If you have, which brand and color # was it? Figure if I'm going to pull cover off to replace capacitor, may as well change the color.
Thanks, Derek
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06-21-2012, 10:13 PM
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#199
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65th Anniversary CLIPPER
1996 36' Clipper Bus
Tub City
, British Columbia
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 3,309
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Handle those covers with care as they crack easily when they get old.
Dave
Quote:
Originally Posted by crazeevw
Ok,
I've got a replacement capacitor for the rear A/C. Fan runs, but compressor won't kick in at all. Any hints, suggestions as to how to replace the capacitor? Know that I need insulated tools, and for good measure maybe even rubber gloves, especially with the voltage these things can accumulate.
Another question, my A/C covers are painted black. Anyone ever tried to find an aluminum colored spray paint? If you have, which brand and color # was it? Figure if I'm going to pull cover off to replace capacitor, may as well change the color.
Thanks, Derek
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06-22-2012, 03:52 AM
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#200
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Hi Dave,
Beginning to think I'll be replacing both A/C's soon anyhow, but will be sure to wear kid gloves while handling the existing covers. Thanks for the advice, Derek
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