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03-01-2014, 08:45 PM
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Airstream Fanatic
1976 31' Sovereign
1959 17' Pacer
1965 26' Overlander
Bismarck
, North Dakota
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,035
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Need new shower/tub fixture
The 1966 Safari has a stout little shower/tub fixture that has seen better days. Any idea on where we can find a quality replacement?
Sandy
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03-02-2014, 10:35 AM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Those are pretty customized…your best bet for a "new" one would be a donor trailer.
If yours is just discolored or only has minor cracks, it could be repaired & refinished. There are several folks here on the forums that have had great success in rehabbing theirs.
Shari 
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03-02-2014, 10:41 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 ND10CentCan
The 1966 Safari has a stout little shower/tub fixture that has seen better days. Any idea on where we can find a quality replacement?
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Home Depot has a huge selection.
Andy
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03-02-2014, 08:36 PM
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Airstream Fanatic
1976 31' Sovereign
1959 17' Pacer
1965 26' Overlander
Bismarck
, North Dakota
Join Date: Sep 2010
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Do they work for the same spot?
Quote:
Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Home Depot has a huge selection.
Andy
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I might be missing something but this faucet is unlike any other one you will find at any store I've been to. I am not certain a regular tub faucet meant for a house would work in the Airstream. Am I mistaken?
Sandy
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03-02-2014, 08:41 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
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Can you post a picture? Many people have used household tub fillers, how is yours different?
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03-02-2014, 08:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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I replaced my tub/shower faucet with one I got from VTS. It is solid brass. I just checked their web site and don't see it. I will check further and let you know where I got it.
Dan
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03-02-2014, 09:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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If you look at post #58 of my thread Dan's '66 Tradewind Improvements you will see both a photo of the old tub/shower faucet and the new faucet.
dan
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03-02-2014, 09:29 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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Sandy
The brand Phoenix sticks in my peabrain. I ordered it from an RV dealer. It comes either with a tub diverter (4712D, chrome) or just the shower (412V, chrome). I used just the shower model. The price was $40.29 and it is even Made in America!
FWIW, the two handle shower valve works just fine. We keep the shower valves open all the time, at the correct temperature for us, and then turn the water off/on at a positive shutoff ball valve at the shower head.
Dan
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03-03-2014, 06:41 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1965 26' Overlander
Tulsa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 376
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Do a search for claw foot tub tub faucets, I found nice quality faucets for about $ 80. These were all metal not plastic like the Phoenix brand!
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03-03-2014, 07:01 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
, Mississippi
Join Date: May 2009
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The shower unit on my 68 was in petty sad shape. The older fixtures were made to last. New O ring and seal and it was good a new mechanically. A little time with a Dremel and a felt bob with some Flitz and it looked good again. I think I spent less than a dollar for parts.
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03-03-2014, 10:14 AM
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Airstream Fanatic
1976 31' Sovereign
1959 17' Pacer
1965 26' Overlander
Bismarck
, North Dakota
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Picture of faucet
This is the faucet (from the better side) and I think I found a replacement thanks to the great help from the Forum people! Thank you all for steering me in the right direction.
Sandy
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03-03-2014, 02:16 PM
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Airstream Fanatic
1976 31' Sovereign
1959 17' Pacer
1965 26' Overlander
Bismarck
, North Dakota
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,035
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Ditto
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Originally Posted by TouringDan
I replaced my tub/shower faucet with one I got from VTS. It is solid brass. I just checked their web site and don't see it. I will check further and let you know where I got it.
Dan
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That is the first place I looked too but they didn't have one. Thanks for the reply though!
Sandy
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03-03-2014, 03:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 26' Overlander
Tulsa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 376
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Where did you find one?
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03-03-2014, 06:33 PM
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Airstream Fanatic
1976 31' Sovereign
1959 17' Pacer
1965 26' Overlander
Bismarck
, North Dakota
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,035
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I listened...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cochese
Where did you find one?
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I had checked all the logical places before I posted the question. Local places had no idea when I explained what I needed. Took the advice of a forum member, you, and did a search on claw foot tubs. There it was in all of its glory!!
I ordered it and it should be here later this week. It looks exactly like the original and is all metal so I am hoping for the best. If it turns out it isn't a match, I can try again or move to try to repair the old one. It is in such poor shape finish wise I just didn't want to put it back in there unless I came up empty. Thanks for the great tip and now next time I need a tub faucet, that will be the first place I look.
Sandy
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03-03-2014, 07:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1965 26' Overlander
Tulsa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 376
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Glad I could help... It took a lot of searching to find one!!
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03-03-2014, 08:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cochese
Do a search for claw foot tub tub faucets, I found nice quality faucets for about $ 80. These were all metal not plastic like the Phoenix brand!
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Cochese
I am glad that you were able to help Sandy find the right faucet.
Phoenix makes both plastic and brass body faucets. The brass body faucets are about $40. The plastic ones are about $20.
Dan
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