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11-02-2011, 07:35 PM
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#101
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alumaholic
I am no longer an active member. At least I don't think I am.
Just give me few years.
Walk lightly, and try to step on the cross members.
Don't hang anything on the rear bumper.
We are all here for you.
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EXACTLY!
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11-03-2011, 02:37 PM
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#102
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Airstream Newbie
Currently Looking...
Torrance
, California
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 72
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I'm a distant active member but not for floor issues per-se -- mine are wall issues! Of course mine are NOT on an Airstream but an '85 class C Lazy Daze. Not only has it had water leaks in a few choice places but some local termites also setup home at some point and started chowing down on a few wall studs (which of course on these models are -- umm.. wood!).. I'm currently removing & replacing ALL windows (LD's use Hehr windows -- same as AS albeit different models) with brand new "D" gaskets (to replace the old dated butyl rubber stuff that needs servicing every 5 years) to keep the water out.. Of course when you remove the windows you get to see what's hiding beneath.
In our case we've 3 windows that needed new wood to re-create the required sandwich to allow the windows to seal properly and to be water tight. It's definitely a work in progress.. If you wish to see what I'm doing feel free to checkout the blog with photos.. I still enjoy watching what you all are doing as most of it is more involved than what I've done so far -- although a few stud that need replacement are in my near term future.
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11-03-2011, 04:31 PM
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#103
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,917
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It Sounds Like You Have the "Right Stuff"...
to join our select organization. We hope you find your Airstream and rescue it from the PO soon, before its floor gets any worse from the lack of your attention.
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Ken L 2019 Flying Cloud 27FB
2020 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 6.2L Max Tow Four Corners Unit WBCCI #5783
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11-08-2011, 10:10 AM
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#104
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4 Rivet Member
1992 29' Excella
Asheville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 306
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wabbiteer
What does/did a thorough inspection of the removed toilet reveal? I saw a plastic fatigue crack in a hideen place on the one I threw away...
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Wabbiteer
Thanks I have been way to close to the fitting with my face and a good magnifying glass. (it is actually fairly clean in there and no smell.) It looks like all is good there. If I can figure out how to replace the floor with out having to remove the flange from the tank I will be happy. It looks like the leak was coming from the vent on the roof,. once I removed the medicine cabinet I could see where the water had left marks down the wall. Any suggestions on how to re-floor the bathroom will be appreciated.
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Jonathan Hettrick
'92 Excella 29'
'20 Ram 2500
AIR # 59179
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11-08-2011, 10:17 AM
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#105
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4 Rivet Member
1992 29' Excella
Asheville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 306
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Walk lightly, and try to step on the cross members
Quote:
Originally Posted by Alumaholic
I am no longer an active member. At least I don't think I am.
Just give me few years.
Walk lightly, and try to step on the cross members.
Don't hang anything on the rear bumper.
We are all here for you.
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Making some progress, currently the cross members are the only options for walking. Most of the outriggers look good, I think there is one that needs to be replaced. Not as bad as I had feared.
I am thinking that the winter is not the time I should have started this project. It is getting harder to get home after work and still have 15 min of daylight to work. But we must continue so we can go camping as soon as spring begins to pop.
Thanks to all for their support, especially to HiHoAGRV for starting this thread.
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Jonathan Hettrick
'92 Excella 29'
'20 Ram 2500
AIR # 59179
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11-08-2011, 11:12 AM
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#106
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chillpoints
Making some progress, ...I am thinking that the winter is not the time I should have started this project. It is getting harder to get home after work and still have 15 min of daylight to work. But we must continue so we can go camping as soon as spring begins to pop...
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Perhaps it will help you if I point out that the bulk of my work was also done during the short days. Most of it can be done with interior lighting. I make a master list of things that can be done in the small amount of time after work/in the dark as well as a list of things that require daylight/long days. This helps prioritize things and also lets me keep thing moving by jumping on a small task when I don't have time for a big one.
This type of list has become VERY important in keeping this project moving forward...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f109...ome-71609.html
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11-17-2011, 06:41 PM
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#107
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Tool Hoarder
Currently Looking...
West
, California
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 907
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HiHoAgRV
Perhaps it will help you if I point out that the bulk of my work was also done during the short days. Most of it can be done with interior lighting. I make a master list of things that can be done in the small amount of time after work/in the dark as well as a list of things that require daylight/long days. This helps prioritize things and also lets me keep thing moving by jumping on a small task when I don't have time for a big one.
This type of list has become VERY important in keeping this project moving forward...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f109...ome-71609.html
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Great advice! Lets see if I can follow it....
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11-23-2011, 01:09 PM
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#108
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Rivet Master
1959 17' Pacer
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 920
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Quote:
Originally Posted by HiHoAgRV
Perhaps it will help you if I point out that the bulk of my work was also done during the short days. Most of it can be done with interior lighting. I make a master list of things that can be done in the small amount of time after work/in the dark as well as a list of things that require daylight/long days. This helps prioritize things and also lets me keep thing moving by jumping on a small task when I don't have time for a big one.
This type of list has become VERY important in keeping this project moving forward...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f109...ome-71609.html
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Yes, I'll second that notion. I only get an average of one equivalent day of daylight per week now to work on the trailer, but with careful planning I can get the minimum tasks done then (like polishing installation spots, bucking rivets, etc.) The rest is done after work, 2-3 hours every other day. Some cheap utility lights are a great investment, if you don't already have a bunch. I use 2 hanging and 1 floor light, and the side benefit is it heats up the trailer pretty quick too.
Good luck!!!
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11-23-2011, 05:09 PM
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#109
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
1963 26' Overlander
1961 26' Overlander
Central
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 5,919
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I actually have 4 catagories for this project...
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f109...ome-71609.html
Cheap daytime, cheap night (for activities where I don't have to buy stuff)
Buy daytime, buy night...
I try REALLY hard to not do the night time stuff during the day...
It turns the project into a giant check list.
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01-04-2012, 07:58 AM
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#110
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ALUMINUM OBSSESSION
1993 34' Limited
Hamilton
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 159
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My 1993 Airstream Classic 34' had those issues !! I replaced the first few feet ,across the front section.
I'm going to have to go back further. I have floor rot at both sofa arm rest sections. I know what your going through.
This time I will be removing the a/c inverter to completely replace the further back section.
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01-08-2012, 10:04 PM
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#111
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1 Rivet Member
1967 30' Sovereign
Saint Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 11
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Does anyone know of a template or drawing for a 67 sovreign rear bath frame support. Most of the rear frame under the bathroom is gone. I rigged a temorary fix to tow the newly purchased trailer home but need to know what metals thickness and design were originally used so I can duplicate it rather than guessing. Thanks John in South Carolina.
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