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05-02-2015, 07:33 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2003 31' Classic
Valparaiso
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2002
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outside compartment floor rusted out
'03 31' classic has outside compartment floors rotted out. One small one on right side and left water compartment. What is the usual fix. Repair parts or local sheet metal??
As usual, thanks for help.
Bob
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05-02-2015, 07:56 AM
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2000 31' Land Yacht
Central
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2007
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Not all AS created equal, my compartments are constructed of aluminum, body is fiberglass but the framing between is steel that I have found rust on, I can only get at a small section of it. I painted rust remover to try and change rust to non rusting oxide. When we had autos that had small holes in floorboards we could overlay larger sheet but never a permanent fix as long as metal kept rusting.
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05-02-2015, 08:19 AM
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2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
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Bob,
If the ones your talking about are cut into the bottom wrap ( originally white painted steel), Airstream sells replacements as an upgrade and they are made from aluminum instead of the OEM steel ones. Or, you can buy the steel OEM replacements as well at less money.
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05-02-2015, 08:40 AM
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1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
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I removed sandblasted then repainted and reinstalled.
AS has fresh sheet metal replacements. A local sheet metal shop can build for you of course.
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05-02-2015, 03:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member
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jackson center
, Ohio
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They have replacements for sale thru Airstream that are stainless steel instead of powder coated steel
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05-02-2015, 04:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Take the old one off, sandblast it, weld in a patch panel, paint and you are good to go
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05-02-2015, 06:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
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We replaced ours that were already rusting with the factory stainless steel replacements.
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05-02-2015, 09:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Classic
N/A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Schu
They have replacements for sale thru Airstream that are stainless steel instead of powder coated steel
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Thanks for correcting me about the type of metal the upgraded ones are made of that AS sells. I guess I was thinking stainless and typed aluminum. I think I have aluminum on the brain!
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05-03-2015, 06:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2003 31' Classic
Valparaiso
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 83
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Is this a part I can order on line or do I have to go thru a dealer? Also, How difficult to install?
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05-04-2015, 04:29 AM
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3 Rivet Member
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jackson center
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They can be ordered thru any Airstream Dealer or contact Airstream at 937 596 6111 ext. 7400
It is not to bad to install but there is a city water hook up that will need to be Removed and reinstalled along with compartment door.
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05-04-2015, 06:57 AM
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2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Seems like Silver Trailer Supply has the aluminum replacements for less money than Airstream. Google it.
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05-04-2015, 09:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2003 31' Classic
Valparaiso
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 83
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rivets for compartment door
What size rivet do I need to attach door to SS replacement compartment?
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05-04-2015, 11:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rochar3
What size rivet do I need to attach door to SS replacement compartment?
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Ours were 1/8" diameter, 1/8-1/4" "grip range". I used a little deeper then added washers on the 'grip side'...
Use a drill bit to gauge the size of the holes..
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06-02-2018, 08:16 PM
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New Member
Pasadena
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 4
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Hi, has anyone been able to find these compartments recently? I don't know if I'm searching wrong or if they don't offer them anymore but I can't seem to find replacements... the floors of my outside storage compartments are rusted out. A link would be greatly appreciated
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