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KyMoonshine · 03-07-2011, 04:33 PM

Well I finally figured it was warm enough to "dewinterize" my Airstream and see what kind of problems the PO left me with...... looks like alot....

After I hooked to city inlet water started leaking everywhere....a pipe is busted under bathroom sink(no problem) but then I noticed water was pouring out of the bottom of center of trailer..... I tried to see where it was coming from through the small gap under oven...no luck...so I pulled it up on ramps...got underneath and started trying to pull panels...I cant seem to access pipes from under there either....it looks like it is coming from around the fresh water tank somewhere.... I have an Airstream service manual but its not doing me alot of good telling me how to get to these lines buried in the middle if trailer.....looks like I may have to cut up the floor?

anyway...I maybe not have water at the Rally if I cant fix it before then...but Ill have the bath house and disposable plates..lol

63Silver · 03-07-2011, 05:28 PM

I wish I could help but I have no idea where the water lines are located on a 70's model. My plumbing runs through the cabinets and under the beds but not under the floor.
Make sure that the water heater overflow valve is shut off. Good luck!!

63silver

KyMoonshine · 03-07-2011, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by 63Silver

I wish I could help but I have no idea where the water lines are located on a 70's model. My plumbing runs through the cabinets and under the beds but not under the floor.
Make sure that the water heater overflow valve is shut off. Good luck!!

63silver

Yea I turned off the hot-water valve first thing...its horrible that these lines are buried under floor....

mouth012006 · 03-08-2011, 01:07 PM

Well decided last night even though we will be running around back and forth from the campground to a high school softball tourny...to a lifeguard class...that we will be there!!!! After the blast that was had last year...just can't miss out!!! Can't wait to see everyone again....site # for us is 134

94Tri · 03-08-2011, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 63Silver

I wish I could help but I have no idea where the water lines are located on a 70's model. My plumbing runs through the cabinets and under the beds but not under the floor.
Make sure that the water heater overflow valve is shut off. Good luck!!

63silver

Unfortunately, it seems as if the plumbing runs however the particular person running the plumbing that day at the AS factory decided to run it....makes it fun to find problems for sure>

94Tri · 03-08-2011, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KyMoonshine

Well I finally figured it was warm enough to "dewinterize" my Airstream and see what kind of problems the PO left me with...... looks like alot....

After I hooked to city inlet water started leaking everywhere....a pipe is busted under bathroom sink(no problem) but then I noticed water was pouring out of the bottom of center of trailer..... I tried to see where it was coming from through the small gap under oven...no luck...so I pulled it up on ramps...got underneath and started trying to pull panels...I cant seem to access pipes from under there either....it looks like it is coming from around the fresh water tank somewhere.... I have an Airstream service manual but its not doing me alot of good telling me how to get to these lines buried in the middle if trailer.....looks like I may have to cut up the floor?

anyway...I maybe not have water at the Rally if I cant fix it before then...but Ill have the bath house and disposable plates..lol

Water should not be a problem...got that whole big river right next to the campground

hippiechick · 03-13-2011, 07:28 PM

Haven't had a chance to post for quite a while but we have a camp site reserved at Boonesboro. The camper is a work in progress and is far from finished but we are going to try to make it "campable". We will be looking for info and advice for future work. This will be our maiden voyage and we can't wait. Be nice - no laughing.

63Silver · 03-13-2011, 07:39 PM

Hippiechick, glad to have you!! Don't worry about it, they are all a work in progress. See you at Boonesborough!

scf31 · 03-14-2011, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hippiechick

Haven't had a chance to post for quite a while but we have a camp site reserved at Boonesboro. The camper is a work in progress and is far from finished but we are going to try to make it "campable". We will be looking for info and advice for future work. This will be our maiden voyage and we can't wait. Be nice - no laughing.

Hippiechick

There a guy at work who just got a early 70s model Airstream, he has it all striped out, plum empty, he will have it taped off on the inside as to his finished product, moving the bathroom, bedroom and so forth, he is planning on bringing it down, just a shell , pulling it with his motor home !!!! He also has a spot but is not on the forums yet,,,,,, but he will be shortly.

crispyboy · 03-22-2011, 08:22 AM

A friend of mine at work let me know about camper appreciation weekend at Kentucky State Parks. It is a promotion to buy a campsite for Friday night and get Saturday night FREE on the last weekend of April.
Kentucky State Parks - Coupons and Special Discounts

Also I found a 20% off coupon for those who are on the fence about going to the rally. Not sure if us who have already registered can use this.

BOGOcampingapril2011web.pdf

GreggH · 03-23-2011, 07:19 PM

Just got back from 2 weeks on the South Carolina coast for our first 2011 venture. No surprises when the Tin Inn came out of hibernation and we got to enjoy the alterations we did this year. Now that we broke the ice and had some sun and fun at the beach we're ready to concentrate on the D&B Rally.
We'll do the sausage and pancake breakfast again on Sat morn from 8-9:30AM, probably at our site (129), looks like we have a large back yard. We'll bring our 30 cup coffee maker for coffee drinkers, all others please bring your own beverage. The only other thing you need to bring is seating. If we have a fire ring at the site I wouldn't be offended if someone volunteered to get a morning fire going?
The coffee maker will be available over the weekend for other gatherings if needed.
Looking forward to the rally and seeing everyone.
GreggH & CyndiH

63Silver · 03-23-2011, 08:00 PM

Gregg,
Sounds great. Breakfast was a tremendous success last year, thank you for volunteering. Please let us know what we can do to contribute. It looks like we are expecting 20+ trailers and at least 50 people. I won't be surprised if we don't have a few more by April 15.
We took our airstream down to the SC coast last summer for a couple of weeks. It is quite a pull with beautiful scenery. Be care and looking forward to seeing you guys next month.

63silver

94Tri · 03-24-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GreggH

Just got back from 2 weeks on the South Carolina coast for our first 2011 venture. No surprises when the Tin Inn came out of hibernation and we got to enjoy the alterations we did this year. Now that we broke the ice and had some sun and fun at the beach we're ready to concentrate on the D&B Rally.
We'll do the sausage and pancake breakfast again on Sat morn from 8-9:30AM, probably at our site (129), looks like we have a large back yard. We'll bring our 30 cup coffee maker for coffee drinkers, all others please bring your own beverage. The only other thing you need to bring is seating. If we have a fire ring at the site I wouldn't be offended if someone volunteered to get a morning fire going?
The coffee maker will be available over the weekend for other gatherings if needed.
Looking forward to the rally and seeing everyone.
GreggH & CyndiH

I believe I can help with the fire.