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05-30-2013, 08:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 790
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mixter
I got newly redone frame, flooring with marine grade ply then sealed, tanks/ hoses, Valterra valves, axles, shocks and wheels! Its christmas in May!!!
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Looking good homie! That thing looks like it's riding high on those new axles. Looks great!
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05-31-2013, 01:10 PM
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#222
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield
, Illinois
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 1,419
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Sometimes it's the little stuff I get obsessed with most.
Virtually all marine-type city water inlets have plastic caps, but I tracked down this one with stainless cap and chain. I attached a hose to make sure the threads are smooth and easy to use. It's beautifully made.
The only one I could find was on eBay, and I haven't tracked down a source for another yet. The manufacturer is Sierra Marine Engine and Drive Parts, owned by Teleflex Marine.
There is no pressure regulator integrated into it, but VTS sells one that installs on the business end of the hose.
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05-31-2013, 03:25 PM
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#223
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4 Rivet Member
2013 30' Classic
Kent
, Washington
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 366
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06-01-2013, 10:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Trenton
, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 846
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Interior Refresh
Last winter I reupholstered and made new insulated curtains to update the look. I was never a fan of the original colors.
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06-01-2013, 03:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Trenton
, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 846
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Portable Solar
I camp without electricity a lot so I wanted a way to extend my trips between recharging. I wasn't expecting much from a portable set of panels because everything about them is wrong. Small wiring, charge controller 35 feet from the batteries, etc., But I have to admit I'm impressed by their performance. 8.5 amps is nothing to sneeze at.
I also installed the Trimetric battery monitor because 90% of the fun of solar is seeing how much energy you're using and how much you're making back.
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06-01-2013, 03:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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Weber q220 grill coleman road trip getting hard to handle used very little so will sell reasonable
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06-01-2013, 04:33 PM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TinLoaf
Last winter I reupholstered and made new insulated curtains to update the look. I was never a fan of the original colors.
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Classy!!
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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06-02-2013, 03:55 PM
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#228
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Trenton
, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 846
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Mattress Replacement
I've been sleeping with a camp pad between the mattress and the plywood base for years by two weeks ago I finally decided to buy an 8 inch memory foam mattress from Amazon. Wow, wow, wow what a difference for $209.
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06-02-2013, 04:05 PM
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Rookie
2007 23' Safari SE
Helen
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 17
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DW decided to go nuts and bought what seems like 20 of these rubber band wall things. I initially was disgusted by them then I realized that they actually work great for holding things snug against walls. I even stole a couple to hold the tooth brushes and combs against the wall in the bathroom. Pretty slick
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06-02-2013, 04:13 PM
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Rookie
2007 23' Safari SE
Helen
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 17
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TinLoaf
Last winter I reupholstered and made new insulated curtains to update the look. I was never a fan of the original colors.
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That looks incredible, right out of a magazine!
My wife just littered our interior with these rubber band wall holders. At first I was upset then I found myself using them, they are pretty neat.
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06-02-2013, 04:37 PM
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#231
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Rivet Master
1976 31' Sovereign
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 2,017
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Also new axles in Apr.
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06-02-2013, 04:50 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 20' Safari SE
Bangor
, Maine
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 255
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TinLoaf,
I am curious as to which portable panels you got. Care to share?
Thanks,
-J
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Originally Posted by TinLoaf
I camp without electricity a lot so I wanted a way to extend my trips between recharging. I wasn't expecting much from a portable set of panels because everything about them is wrong. Small wiring, charge controller 35 feet from the batteries, etc., But I have to admit I'm impressed by their performance. 8.5 amps is nothing to sneeze at.
I also installed the Trimetric battery monitor because 90% of the fun of solar is seeing how much energy you're using and how much you're making back.
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06-02-2013, 05:10 PM
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#233
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Trenton
, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 846
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jpons
I am curious as to which portable panels you got. Care to share?
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I got the Solarland 120 on clearance when they first upgraded to the 130. The funny thing is they're rated for 7 amps and I consistently net more than 8 amps in good sun.
You pay a lot for the portability. If I were to do it all over again now that I'm more knowledgeable about solar, I'd buy a good charge controller and install it up by the batteries, larger wire, and a few higher quality panels... for less money. Still, I'm more than satisfied.
Here's the link: Solarland
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06-02-2013, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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A baby sister.
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Brad (The Slowsky's)
2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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06-02-2013, 06:12 PM
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#235
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Irmo
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 744
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One of these:
I hate plumbing issues.
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AIR #8891
Unrestored 1969 25' Tradewind
Overkill Tow Vehicle of the Year Award:
2001 GMC 3500 4x4 Dually 6.6L Duramax
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06-02-2013, 06:16 PM
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#236
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Trenton
, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 846
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Rod Holder
I always have fishing rods laying on the bed that need to be moved. This ceiling-mounted locking rod holder works perfect. And in keeping with the Airstream spirit, I mounted it with rivets.
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06-02-2013, 06:41 PM
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#237
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Trenton
, Illinois
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 846
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Cup Holder
The street side of the trailer has the fold up table but the curb side had nowhere to set your drink. Problem solved.
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06-02-2013, 06:55 PM
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#238
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Rivet Master
2010 25' FB Flying Cloud
Davenport
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 2,148
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A new surge protector; Last one burnt up - bad wiring at the park. Saved my. . . . .
trailer.
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06-02-2013, 07:39 PM
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#239
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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Bright orange foam "pool noodles" to cover the awning struts. Easier to see and softer on the head.
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"Between what matters and what seems to matter, how should the world we know judge wisely?" - E.C. Bentley, Trent's Last Case
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06-02-2013, 07:45 PM
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#240
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1 Rivet Member
1973 27' Overlander
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 15
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New coupler repair kit for my Marvel coupler and friction sway control bar for our first cross country drive! San Antonio to Ohio.
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