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08-06-2013, 06:03 AM
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#321
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3 Rivet Member
1998 30' Excella 1000
Halifax
, Nova Scotia
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 137
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Picked up this great portable Hamock from Sportsman Guide $49.99 plus shipping. Folds up into a carry back, free standing, and sets up in seconds. Found these great solar "light bulbs" which I hang from the awning support arms to provide light and prevent the dreaded walk into the arms in the dark issue.
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David & Andrea
'98 Excella 1000 Classic 30ft
2007 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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08-06-2013, 03:23 PM
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#322
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,401
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I put a toilet extension on my Classic that raises the toilet height by 2 1/2". If you have someone who has bad knees or some type of infirmity that mades it difficult to sit and then get up from the toilet, this can be a godsend. It's made by Thetford. Here's the after pic and a link to a thread where we talk more about this product and the installation.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f45/...et-105342.html
Jack
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Jack Canavera
STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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08-06-2013, 04:22 PM
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#323
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Steps with storage - my thinking is - avoid injury possibilities and make it easier for humans and bloodhounds to enter/exit the Airstream AND use the storage for all outdoor connections (power cable, handi-hose, levelers, etc). Place under dining table on rubber mat for travel. I loved Adonh's home made stairs but took the easy way out! :-)
http://m.homedepot.com/p/Confer-Plas...-203414643-_-N
Ordered the TST TPMS (internal to the tire) so my tire dealer can install with the new Michelins going on Saturday morning (you all convinced me...).
http://www.tsttruck.com/Product_List.html
DW purchased an Ottoman I haven't seen yet but she loves it and I can't wait to see it!
If a boat is a hole in the water you throw your money in; clearly, the Airstream is a land boat.
:-o
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08-07-2013, 05:14 AM
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#324
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3 Rivet Member
1998 30' Excella 1000
Halifax
, Nova Scotia
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 137
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After polishing the furnace and hot water heater doors, the range vent really looked bad...so ordered the stainless steel one from Airstream. The plastic one just didn't cut it against the polished aluminum. Also installed LED tail lights, also from Airstream, so if anyone needs a set of tail light lens covers for a 1994 or newer Classic I have them.
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David & Andrea
'98 Excella 1000 Classic 30ft
2007 Toyota Tundra Dbl Cab
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08-07-2013, 05:37 AM
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#325
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Bambi got a new jack! The PO replaced the original with a cheap ugly one that died on our last trip. Our is black. I can't wait to instal it.
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08-07-2013, 07:48 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 31' Sovereign
1984 31' Excella
Springfield
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 325
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Last May my wife found me a 'Rock Tamers' mudflap on Craigslist for $125 or OBO. It was in Marshfield, a town about 25 miles away from here (Springfield, MO).
I called the guy up and drove up to look at them. He bought a different truck that had intregal mudflaps-- SOB 5th wheel trailer.
I offered him $100 and he threw in a Reese hitch head that he used with the rocktamers.
Then, last week, I toyed around with the idea of buying an airstream badge to put on the flaps. I saw on the Airstream website that they sold rocktamers with an Airstream badge.
I called Rocktamers to see if I could buy the badge from them-- couldn't do it, had to get it from Airstream.
I ordered them and got them and put them on my rocktamers. More flash!
LOL-- this aluminum fever, that's some fever!
https://store.airstream.com/product_...roducts_id=775
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08-07-2013, 12:08 PM
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#327
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Mountain High
1990 32' Excella
Adirondack Mountains
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 113
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Got our Excella it's very own boondocking spot located in Indian Lake, New York. Lot cleared, stone pad almost complete, next to build an outhouse. Down the road will be a pole barn with slab for covered storage and electric and town water. Then I won't call it boondocking.
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08-07-2013, 05:48 PM
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#328
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Our Dyson cool/hot came today. The heat function will be pretty darn great! Cooling not so much but maybe a little help circulating a/c cold zones. Overall, pretty happy with it!
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08-07-2013, 05:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 2005 ford
Got our Excella it's very own boondocking spot located in Indian Lake, New York. Lot cleared, stone pad almost complete, next to build an outhouse. Down the road will be a pole barn with slab for covered storage and electric and town water. Then I won't call it boondocking.
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Fantastic!!!! Happy for you!! This is a dream of mine - hope you won't mind if I PM you about it?
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08-08-2013, 05:51 AM
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Mountain High
1990 32' Excella
Adirondack Mountains
, New York
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 113
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSueMac
Fantastic!!!! Happy for you!! This is a dream of mine - hope you won't mind if I PM you about it?
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PM away.
Bill
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08-16-2013, 02:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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I got a remote thermometer for monitoring the temperature inside the fridge. Got it at $10.00. This is a great tool. Nice to know the temp without opening the door and nice to see how the inside temp changes when you put warm food in the fridge or the outside temperature changes.
Dan
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08-16-2013, 03:02 PM
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#332
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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I bought a sewer solution and 10' extension hose today online on camping world website...
And while I bought it like 2 weeks ago, arriving in the mail yesterday was a portable surge protector.
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08-16-2013, 04:08 PM
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#333
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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Got a new stainless steel furnace cover with rivets! The water heater door is next.
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Steve
"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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08-16-2013, 04:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1969 25' Tradewind
Irmo
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 744
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Got a new curbside bedroom window to replace the one I shattered with the lawn mower two days ago.
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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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08-16-2013, 05:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Journalist
Got a new curbside bedroom window to replace the one I shattered with the lawn mower two days ago.
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Ouch! I hate it when that happens!
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"THE OLDER I GET, THE BETTER I WAS"
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08-16-2013, 07:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Not just any book, for Henrietta, from Wally
So I didn't get it today but recently and have been wanting to share. We bought a Vintage Book. The "Trailer Travel here and abroad" by Wally Byum. It was stamped with the previous owners info and a I did a little research.
They were Gordon and Nancy Wagner of Coshocton Ohio. They owned a supply (Orchard type) store in town, were avid Airstreams, outdoor enthusiasts, Lutherans and traveled with their friends in a group call Foretravel. They have unfortunately passed away within the last couple of years and have two daughters that still live in the area of Arlington Ohio.
I'm thinking I will write a note to their daughters to let them know their parents book is in the hands of another Airsteamer and will continue to travel.
The book was purchased from an ETSY shop called New Life Vintage RV's and owned by Laurie Glantz. She and her husband refinish small vintage trailers.
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08-16-2013, 07:17 PM
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#337
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Kitchen Racks
Bought these Kitchen Racks from ETSY store, New Life Vintage RV. These will go onto the kitchen backsplash area to hold spices, small containers, dish towels and the like.
Two of the racks are painted a nice bright red. The larger one is a menu holder from a restaurant. Two of the racks are silver and were still in the original vintage boxes. One box still has a Sears Roebuck price tag on the back for .79 cents. Before you ask no that is not what I paid for it.
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Hittenstiehl
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08-17-2013, 08:14 AM
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#338
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I have begin cutting and installing reflective insulation in the skylights and windows. Took a break to go put the Nissan in the shop and get some burritos at McD's.
This stuff is basically a sandwich of two layers of bubble wrap with foil on both sides.
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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08-17-2013, 08:18 AM
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#339
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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how did you secure it up there?
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“The atoms of our bodies are traceable to stars that manufactured them...We are not figuratively, but literally stardust.”
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08-17-2013, 09:09 AM
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#340
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2 Rivet Member
2020 27' International
Tuttle
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 77
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I've done the same with my skylights and windows. I just cut the reflective insulation a smidge larger than the opening and it stays in place. On the skylight, I pull the accordion cover shut under the insulation.
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