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01-07-2014, 09:10 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1976 31' Sovereign
Bakersfield
, California
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 19
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1976 Sovereign 31' rear bath
Did I spell that model right? Lol
Anyway, just picked my 1976 up. Don't have any info.on it. How to start heater, frig, etc. anybody have info.?
Thanks
Ken
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01-12-2014, 05:28 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1985 25' Sovereign
Okc
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 89
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Don't forget the photos . Lee
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Corriente de Aire
85 Soverign
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01-12-2014, 06:14 PM
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Rivet Master  Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kens76
Did I spell that model right? Lol
Anyway, just picked my 1976 up. Don't have any info.on it. How to start heater, frig, etc. anybody have info.?
Thanks
Ken
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Ken.
First major project is to make the trailer weatherproof.
Andy
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01-12-2014, 06:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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Info
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kens76
Did I spell that model right? Lol
Anyway, just picked my 1976 up. Don't have any info.on it. How to start heater, frig, etc. anybody have info.?
Thanks
Ken
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If you pm me with ph.# Ican walk you thru how to with some
side steps. Bill
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01-12-2014, 07:08 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1976 31' Sovereign
2000 33' Land Yacht
Ball Ground
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 311
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Ken, my furnace would not work so I pulled it out and took it to the local RV dealer that once was an AS dealer. They told me the circuit board was bad. They said the heat exchanger was a recall. Not sure how accurate that was. Anyway I felt it wasn't worth the cost to fix or concern long run and decided to replace it. I didn't feel it was a huge expense. Just something for your FYI. I certainly would get the stove and water heater running first to ensure the LP system is operation as advertised. I'm sure you found the shut off valve under neath.
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Ball Ground Ga.
1976 31 foot Sovereign
2011 GMC 2500HD Denali
6.6 Duramax Diesel
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01-12-2014, 11:08 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Bakersfield
, California
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 19
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Shut off valve?
Just got done rewiring and weds re packing axel bearings
Thank you everybody
Can't wait for summer but need the rain this way!
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01-13-2014, 10:35 AM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kens76
Shut off valve?
Just got done rewiring and weds re packing axel bearings
Thank you everybody
Can't wait for summer but need the rain this way!
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Something to check on when your repacking the bearings.
Generally speaking torsion axle rubber rods only last about 25 years.
But, maybe the axles on your Airstream were replaced.
The following will help you check them out.
The Dura-Torque Axle
Andy
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01-16-2014, 09:46 PM
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Registered User
1972 27' Overlander
Sandpoint
, Idaho
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 39
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Ken, we feel your pain when it comes to rain. I can't check for leaks if I have to turn the hose on the AS to find them since we can't afford to spare the water!
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01-21-2014, 09:54 AM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Ken,
Howdy and Welcome to Airforums.com. We're pleased to see you have joined. 
On top of the other good advice you have received so far, I would suggest that you scout around and invest in a Service Manual for your year. It is one of the best investments you can make, IMHO. 
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01-27-2014, 06:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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With a 31' rear bath of that year, you'll want to check and make sure your frame hasn't bent away from the body due to the weight of a full black tank.
Search the frame forum on rear separation or frame sag for all the gory details.
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