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05-06-2013, 11:58 PM
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#361
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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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Stream,
Stayed away from that old trailer. Figured I've got enough of a project in my driveway, no need to add to the work-load.
Looking a bit ahead, wondering if anyone has used this stuff. Kinda pricey, but if it works as good as they say on their website, I'm seriously considering it. Any thoughts?
Car Ceramic Insulation - Spray On Auto Insulation | Lizardskin
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05-07-2013, 12:42 AM
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#362
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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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But then I found this....
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05-07-2013, 10:00 AM
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#363
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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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Derek, as I said to you today, I would be concerned about the UV resistance of teh Lizard Skin. The mixing of teh Microspheres with the exterior paint sounds interesting also... but the word in that forum is that it is not smooth after application.
Spraying on the inner side of the skin as a barrier layer would be good tho!
Good info here too...
Insulating Paint | Insulating Ceramic Paint Additive | Official NASA Spinoff
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05-07-2013, 04:19 PM
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#364
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Rivet Master
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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Derek,
If you have as much Vulkem as you describe on the roof, are you concerned about having a ton of leaks once its removed? (It was obviously put there in the past for some reason.) Has anyone ever applied a white rubber roof to an Airstream? I've worked with Black rubber on house roofs and that stuff is tough as nails, sticks like mad, and is absolutely leak proof. Just a crazy thought.
Whenever the subject of hot, leaky roofs comes up I always go back to thinking about the "tropical tops" that came on old Land Rovers. Just another crazy thought. I seem to have a lot of them. Can anyone recommend a good shrink??
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05-07-2013, 06:47 PM
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#365
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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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Stream,
Figured that the Vulkem on the roof seams are there for a reason, it's why I ordered 2 60 foot long rolls of Eternabond white tape. Figure I'm going to be painting the roof reflective white anyhow, why not give myself a nice clean edge to work from. Won't strip the Vulkem until Eternabond arrives. No rain called for this week, but who knows, the monsoon season is getting close.....
Thanks, Derek
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05-08-2013, 07:43 PM
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#366
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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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New Toys!
Ok,
So A/C's arrive via FedEx to local FedEx store at approximately 10pm Monday night! Took me a day to 'twist' arm of co-worker to 'borrow' pick-em-up' truck today! Jeez, these things are HUGE!
Once I got truck back to rightful owner, came home to discover MORE new toys out by the front door! Woo-Hoo, Color Me Happy!
That is until I actually have to get these things installed......LOL
Still, I'm finally beginning to have progress on the beast!
Derek
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05-19-2013, 05:25 PM
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#367
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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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Few more items arrived this week. Two 50 foot rolls of Eternabond tape to accompany the two 5 foot rolls from earlier. This should stop any leaks along roof seams. Also found a fan to install at RV fridge. eBay seller had advertised that he had fan AND small solar panel, but that combo is no longer available. Have on order a small solar panel, which should arrive any day now. Since I have an inline surge protector that was pretty $$$, decided to purchase a Lock Hasp to place over electrical power cord connection cord.
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05-22-2013, 07:25 PM
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#368
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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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I shall never run out of Vulkem again....
Never, ever, ever again.....unless this stuff dries out before I use it....
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06-24-2013, 05:32 PM
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#369
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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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Not a lot going on with Airstream lately. It's gotten HOT In FL the past 6 weeks or so.
But, decided my 'take' on local FL fish/tackle shop sticker was in order.
Best $10 I ever spent!
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06-24-2013, 07:32 PM
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#370
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,236
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Nice! Yeah it is hotter than Heck here as well. Finally got a free week-end myself going to start at 0500 to try and beat the heat!
So post some pics. Love the sticker buy the way! Where did you get it?
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Dave and Felicia
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06-24-2013, 10:42 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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The Airstream sticker was custom-made by a delivery customer on my mail route. I'm sure he'll make whatever you want, as I made several changes until I finally said "Go for it". Believe he has an eBay Store, if I can find out what name is, I'll post here.
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06-25-2013, 03:47 AM
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#372
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,236
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Thanks!
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Dave and Felicia
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06-25-2013, 10:56 AM
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#373
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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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06-27-2013, 07:28 PM
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#374
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
2007 20' Safari SE
Vintage Kin Owner
Wesley Chapel
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 886
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just wondering if you got the ACs installed?
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07-05-2013, 12:29 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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no to the A/C installation. Running into some variations with new units, opposed to old original A/C. Have things buttoned up, so no water getting inside. Hoping to get front one installed this Sunday. Will post pix.
Thanks, Derek
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07-06-2013, 07:42 AM
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#376
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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,
When installing a new rear air 4 years ago could not easily find a way to use the old pan so the unit would drain through the old tube. Took off all the old pan and reattached the new one so that it drained over the roof. Doing so, the tough part was getting the new unit onto the roof. Used my old out side shroud as a sled up a ladder. It worked, but when I eventually replace the front, will be sure to have a fork lift to get it up! Quick note met up with Steve in Vegas. Had a great visit with him and his wife Robyn. Have traveled about 8,000 miles to date and heading south through West Virginia, and Ashville, NC. Get your new tires on and we should meet up in FL in the near future. Good luck with the air units.
Richard
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07-06-2013, 07:49 AM
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#377
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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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Power Awning?
Has anyone ever checked to see if this type of 'Lateral-Arm' Awning would work on our Classics?
Girard Systems: The G-2000 by Girard Systems
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07-06-2013, 06:31 PM
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#378
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Rivet Master
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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Hey Derek,
I looked into the Girard's a while back. I was thinking about mounting them way up on the roof, adjacent to the A/C units. By doing that, you could keep most of the coach in the shade at all times. But holy cow, have you seen the price of those things? Two of them would cost as much as my moho!!
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07-06-2013, 08:18 PM
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#379
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Rivet Master
1973 31' Sovereign
2007 20' Safari SE
Vintage Kin Owner
Wesley Chapel
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 886
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good luck with the installation!!
hope that everything goes smooth and please post some pics of the process.
regards
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2 chronicles 7:14
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07-08-2013, 02:05 AM
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#380
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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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stream,
I've contacted several local dealers about the Girard, but so far, no response about whether they even sell something that would work with an Airstream. Really like the idea of no arms coming down side of Moho though. But, if it's as expensive as you say, maybe I'll start saving my pennies now, lol
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