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06-07-2017, 09:46 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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1976 International Land Yacht 31'
Well we picked up this beauty. The outside is in perfect condition other than the bottom pan on the front it has a few dings from rocks hitting it. The rear bumper needs straightened. We gutted the interior and are planning on ripping subfloor out. The back bedroom has alot of water damage from the back bumper im assuming.
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06-07-2017, 09:53 AM
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#2
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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Here is the rest before the ripout.
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06-07-2017, 09:14 PM
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#3
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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This is all the old stuff.
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06-07-2017, 09:18 PM
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#4
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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Exterior pics. Needs to be cleaned polished and new silicone around windows and door and roof. We are going to replace seals on windows and doors as well.
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06-07-2017, 09:24 PM
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#5
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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A/C wasn't working. Found seized blower motor. Spun by hand and it started working. When first turned on it blew really cold then the compressor kicked off. I'm assuming from high head pressure so i cleaned out condenser with ac coil cleaner and also cleaned out evaporator coils and resealed everything and now its working like a charm. All pressures reading perfect. Not bad for r11. It was 90 degrees out side today and cooled camper off to 70 in about 30 to 45 mins.
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06-07-2017, 09:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Excella
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Santa Ynez
, California
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,185
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Looks like a good project. Dont use silicone though, look in the exterior restoration for sealants to use.
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06-08-2017, 11:02 AM
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#7
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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Ok thanks for the tip.
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06-08-2017, 11:28 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
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Hi
You might consider replacing the LP tank on the right in the picture. My guess is that it will not pass re-certification
Bob
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06-08-2017, 07:02 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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Probably not haha
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06-08-2017, 08:30 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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This is what my 1976 looks like
__________________
A husband is the biggest baby you will have and take the most adult supervision.
Gene and Elaine Thomason
Ball Ground Ga.
1976 31 foot Sovereign
2011 GMC 2500HD Denali
6.6 Duramax Diesel
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06-08-2017, 09:41 PM
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#11
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Middletown
, California
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 424
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I will be curious to see what the inside of the walls looks like if you pull the inside skins. I bought an unvented heater and then was afraid to use it because of how much moisture it put into the interior. I was assuming that it would collect between the walls and cause mold and water damage just as if there were leaks. Shame because it provided a lot of comfort.
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06-09-2017, 06:53 AM
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#12
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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Hey Gat i will trade you mine and a shiny penny for yours. Haha is yours a center bath or rear bath?
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06-09-2017, 07:39 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ijustlee
I will be curious to see what the inside of the walls looks like if you pull the inside skins. I bought an unvented heater and then was afraid to use it because of how much moisture it put into the interior. I was assuming that it would collect between the walls and cause mold and water damage just as if there were leaks. Shame because it provided a lot of comfort.
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Hi
A kerosene, LP, or wood fired heater will put a *ton* of moisture into the space. An electric heater (if you have power) will do the same heating function, but not produce all the moisture.
Bob
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06-09-2017, 08:09 AM
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#14
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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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What I did
To answer some questions. Mine is a twin bunk mid way with rear bath. Second I don't plan to boondocks very little so I went to the large blue store and purchased two 110 vote wall heater. I installed it in the cabinet right of the frig. The second under the sink in the bath. Since I'm usual on shore power it stays warm without using propane.Works well for me.
__________________
A husband is the biggest baby you will have and take the most adult supervision.
Gene and Elaine Thomason
Ball Ground Ga.
1976 31 foot Sovereign
2011 GMC 2500HD Denali
6.6 Duramax Diesel
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06-09-2017, 02:09 PM
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#15
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New Member
1976 31' Sovereign
newton
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2
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I thought I was looking at pictures of my '76 from before my remodel. Good luck with it. I know I had a ball redoing mine
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06-10-2017, 07:58 PM
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#16
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1 Rivet Member
1976 31' Sovereign
HICKORY
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 14
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06-11-2017, 07:52 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
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Hi
Wow, that's really good news !!!! There's a whole lot of sweat and tears you don't have to deal with.
Bob
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06-14-2017, 01:27 PM
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#18
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1 Rivet Member
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 16
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Looks fun. Exactly the type of project I am looking for.
Good luck.
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