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Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-19-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,926
Posted By Redteddy76
1968 Tradewind rear end rusted support

That is what we are hoping to do - just dropping the pan from below so we do not have to remove bathroom flooring and subfloor. We renovated our trailer about 17 years ago and really do not want to...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-17-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,926
Posted By Redteddy76
1968 Tradewind rear end rusted support

I have been reading through this thread. I have a 1968 Tradewind with the rusted support that holds the black water tank - looks similar to the pictures that Venturewest posted of his trailer rear...
Forum: Awnings 09-02-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 268
Posted By Redteddy76
Street side and butt window awnings for vintage Airstream

I have a 1968 Tradewind that I am looking to put street side and butt window Zip Dee awnings on. I already have the Zip Dee awning on the door side, so new awnings would match that existing one. ...
Forum: Awnings 07-29-2020, 12:42 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 508
Posted By Redteddy76
ZipDee Window awnings for the back and street side

I have a 1968 Tradewind - Model T with booth in the front of the trailer. I am looking to add zipdee window awnings for the back window and two street side windows. Does any one have pictures of...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 05-18-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,733
Posted By Redteddy76
Fantastic Fan Leaks!

Just read this old thread about Fantastic Fans leaking. We have a 1968 Tradewind that the fan started leaking last fall. We cannot see a physical crack, hairline or otherwise anywhere in the flange...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 01-22-2020, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,922
Posted By Redteddy76
1968 Tradewind

Looks very similar to my 1968 Tradewind - although mine was built in Ohio. If you would like pictures of what mine looks like inside just let me know. We have owned our trailer about 17 years and...
Forum: Steps 09-29-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,138
Posted By Redteddy76
1968 step latch

The spring metal that latches the step in place is starting to crack. It is only a matter of time and it is going to break all the way through. When this happens I will no longer be able to latch...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-26-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,521
Posted By Redteddy76
NEW Tires - Bias ply V.S. Radials

I have a 1968 Tradewind that I am getting ready to replace my Carlisle 7.00 - 15 LT bias ply tires, D rating. The trailer weighs about 4500 pounds. I was originally going to put new bias ply tires on...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-26-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,028
Posted By Redteddy76
In need of new tires....

I have a 1968 Tradewind that I am getting ready to replace my Carlisle 7.00 - 15 LT bias ply tires, D rating. The trailer weighs about 4500 pounds. I was originally going to put new bias ply tires...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-16-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,048
Posted By Redteddy76
Tow vehicle

Yes we did lower our ball down to accommodate for the higher hitch. We can actually drop it one more spot- then it would be in the lowest position possible.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-05-2016, 05:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,048
Posted By Redteddy76
Tow Vehicle

For those that have asked about our tires on the Suburban they are Michelins LTX M/S P265/70R17. Max load of 2535 lbs.

The air bags systems is Air Lift brand - if you want a picture I can get...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-04-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,048
Posted By Redteddy76
Tow Vehicle

Thanks for all the input - it definitely gives us things to check and double check on our 2013 Suburban, trailer weight, WD hitch set up, etc. One thing I will mention - we did not add the air bag...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-03-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,048
Posted By Redteddy76
Yes - we are using a weight distributing hitch,...

Yes - we are using a weight distributing hitch, it is the hitch that came with our trailer and same hitch we used when we had our 2001 Suburban.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-02-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,048
Posted By Redteddy76
Tow Vehicle Information Needed….

We have a 1968 Airstream Tradewind which weighs approximately 4,500 pounds. We have owned the trailer for 11 years and have always hauled it with a Chevy 1500 Suburban and a sway bar system. Our...
Forum: Commercial Listings 03-23-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 20,812
Posted By Redteddy76
continental kit

I realize I am very late to this party - but would really like to know if you were every able to get the Continental spare tire cover produced? I would love to have one for my 68 Tradewind.
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