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12-11-2008, 06:13 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2008
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The Fire
Last Tuesday night we had a fire inside our Airstream 1970 International Land Yacth. It did a lot of damage in the front section. Has anyone replaced the inside skins and where can we get a kitchen window and a front dome?
Thanks for any and all help.
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12-11-2008, 06:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 34' Limited
Melbourne Florida
, Springfield Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 759
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I trust there were no injuries. Sorry for the loss.
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12-11-2008, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 3,478
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I, likewise, am trustful that not one person was injured as a result.
Sorry for your unit's losses..
As painful as it may be, could you share more details and, photos of the damages?
ciao
53FC
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12-11-2008, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
1953 32' Liner
1955 22' Safari
Valley View
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 3,971
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just curious
Thank goodness your OK. It sounds like a major fire at the entrance area.
Were you in the Airstream when it happened? Smoke detector? Fire extinguisher? I always preach to have an escape plan....... , particularly in a front fire. Can you ALL get out the back? If not, can you fight the fire with whats available so you can get to the door?
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12-11-2008, 07:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1985 27' Sovereign
Defiance
, Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 3,254
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Wow! That's two fires in two days! Sorry for yuor loss galscotty, hope everything works out ok.
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12-11-2008, 08:16 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1994 34' Excella
Mount Vernon
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 261
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Sorry about the loss as well. I believe Inland RV may have the replacement domes. Not sure about the replacement glass. Look up Aircraft Spruce on the internet. They sale all kinds of aluminum sheeting and can ship it reasonably through UPS. I did some reskinning of my unit last winter. It is some work, but not overly difficult. Best of wishes.
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12-11-2008, 08:27 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 27' International CCD FB
Everett
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 378
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So sorry for the loss... hopeful that no one was hurt...
HUGS!
/Lois
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12-11-2008, 08:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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That's a couple of Airstream fires in the last week...glad you are OK and that you gt it all squared away soon... Do you know the cause yet?
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12-11-2008, 09:51 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 galscotty
Last Tuesday night we had a fire inside our Airstream 1970 International Land Yacth. It did a lot of damage in the front section. Has anyone replaced the inside skins and where can we get a kitchen window and a front dome?
Thanks for any and all help.
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We can help you with the parts you need, as well with instructions.
Andy
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12-12-2008, 09:36 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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It would be very helpfull to all of us to know the causes of these fires; can you post a pic
of the damaged area? Glad you're o.k.
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12-12-2008, 01:22 PM
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Vagabond
1973 31' Sovereign
1991 34' Excella
Fort Meade Md. RV park slot 8!!
, Motorsports Photographer
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 239
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I would be nice to see pic. As one who is in the same spot as you!!! Did you have Ins. How bad Is the smoke damage?? I would pull all fabrics out of the trailer right away. I will need both end caps and new window coverings end to end and more to come. Im up to 50+ loads of Landry and front inside skin for starters!!! I wish you luck!!!!!!!!!! If my baby was not polished I would just start over. Its a pain In the ass and a big hart ake to deal with I have yet to come to terms with it, as It was my home!!!!!!! I will think about you in my prayers, God bless!!!!!!!!!!! DIMMER
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12-12-2008, 05:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 9
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Cause of the fire.
My husband was disconnecting the big gas oven and he had shut off the gas, but there must have been some in the pipes and went he went out to get some paint "boom" something ignighted the gas! There also was some empty spray paint cans in the trailer on the sink. He had just finished redoing the inside of the trailer and started the polishing of the outside. We had not even taken it out yet. So now he wants to redo it a little differently. i am posting pictures.
Nona
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12-12-2008, 05:52 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 9
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I just posted some pictures. I got a little confused as where to post them, but the keywords are fire and 1970 Airstream.
Nona
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12-12-2008, 06:28 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
Jacksonville
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 9
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Husband explained what happened
My husband wants me to explain it better. Gas wall oven was removed as it was not going to be repaired and we needed space. Disconnected with no problems shut off valve at oven was turned off and I was going to pull copper gas line down below countertop and cap line. Shut off gas at outside tanks and was preparing to remove shut off valve so I opened shut off valve and heard sight hiss figuring it was bleeding down, I walked outside. Two minutes later I turned to look at the trailer and saw fire from gas line. Nothing was on inside trailer other than overheads and task lighting over sink. I thought there was nothing that could ignight gas. Wrong! Believe the very hot 12 volt exposed task lighting bulb directly over bleeding down gas line was hot enough to ignight gas. I believe propane is lighter than air and will pocket up to exposed bulbs. Try touching your 12 volt light bulbs after extended run time, very hot. Suggest any gas work be done with no exposed lighting.
Joe
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12-12-2008, 06:50 PM
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Vagabond
1973 31' Sovereign
1991 34' Excella
Fort Meade Md. RV park slot 8!!
, Motorsports Photographer
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 239
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It's heavier than air, and thus displaces air. That's why propane detector is ... It's always located close to the floor, since propane is heavier than air.
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12-12-2008, 07:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 29' Ambassador
Walnut Cove
, North Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 519
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WOW-so sorry but I am so happy that there were no human injuries. I hope the damage isn't too extensive, so much work!!One of the reasons I'm so skidish about gas.
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The Silver Queen
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12-12-2008, 07:31 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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More likely the ignition source is an electrical arc such as referigerator or water heater trying to light, or a pilot light which had not yet gone out. Bulb is likely not the culpret.
And yes, propane is heavier than air.
Dave
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2000 Safari SS 25'
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