|
03-11-2008, 03:46 PM
|
#1
|
New Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Summerfield
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
|
Hello to everyone...
Hi, my name is Daniel Marion and I'm a new member on this forum. I've read so many wonderful articles that have helped me a great deal with my 72 Trade Wind (rear bath). Presently, I'm removing the old (copper) plumbing and replacing it with PEX. I thank all of you who wrote articles about this task.
I look forward to posting here frequently. By the way, does anyone know where I might find (if it exists) a schematic of the plumbing system for my Airstream (I don't have a manual).
I hope to meet many of you on this forum as my restoration project progresses. Take care!
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 04:01 PM
|
#2
|
Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
|
Welcome to the forums
Hi Daniel,
You will be glad to get rid of the copper. The PEX is much easier to live with. The factory has reproductions of both Owner’s and Service Manuals. They don’t have every year, but one that is close is good. For example, I got a 1983 Owner’s Manual and a 1984 Service Manual for my 1983 Excella. The Service Manual is invaluable. It would have exactly what you are looking for. It’s one of the best investments I’ve ever made.
__________________
Vaughan
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 04:03 PM
|
#3
|
Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
|
Welcome to the forum, Daniel. You sound as if you are already deeply into the innards of your TradeWind! You'll find lots of help here, and we always love pictures of your project. One helpful tool on the forum is the search tool, found on the home page, menu line at the top of the page. You'll find so much information you'll spend your time reading instead of working on the TW! Best wishes in your revamping. Hope you'll be out on the road in your beauty soon! ~G
__________________
maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 04:09 PM
|
#4
|
New Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Summerfield
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 4
|
Thanks for the welcome Vaughan & "maxandgeorgia." I'll try to get owner's & service manuals before I get going on the PEX installation. I'll keep the forum posted as I proceed. Daniel
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 06:46 PM
|
#5
|
Tramp Streamer
Commercial Member
1995 28' Excella
Artist
, at Large
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 2,002
|
Hi Daniel and welcome to the family!
Michael
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 07:10 PM
|
#6
|
Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
|
Hi, Welcome to the forums!
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 07:26 PM
|
#7
|
4 Rivet Member
1971 25' Tradewind
Surprise
, Arizona
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 346
|
Hey Daniel, PM me your email and I will send you a scan from my manual. Even though I have a 71 the manual starts at 72
__________________
Jerry C.
"Travelstar Galactica"
WBCCI #13317
AIR #25664
Member of the Four Corners Unit
The only true failure is the failure to try.
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 07:39 PM
|
#8
|
4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Bertram
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 277
|
Hey Daniel,
Welcome aboard! You are right, there is a wealth of information here and it does help tremendously. I am about half way there with demo and replacement of copper with PEC. Good move. What else is on your plate?
rob n terry
__________________
Catmando
"There’s not much in life we can’t over-analyze”
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 07:41 PM
|
#9
|
Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
|
Welcome aboard, Daniel...you'll like it here! This crowd like pictures, so load 'em up!
Glad you could join in the fun...
__________________
TB & Greg and Abbey Schnauzer
AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 07:53 PM
|
#10
|
Rivet Master
1986 31' Sovereign
Miami
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 3,137
|
Pex is a godsend especially when you are standing on your head trying to reach a fitting buried deep. I have an assortment of fittings that I carry all the time along with an 8' section of PEX tubing.
Murphy's Law requires most leaks to occur when boondocking at least 50 miles from the nearest hardware store and/or fresh water source...
mike
|
|
|
03-11-2008, 08:07 PM
|
#11
|
Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,153
|
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
__________________
SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|