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Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2024, 03:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,858
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Brake fluid is hydrophilic. It attracts water.

Brake fluid is hydrophilic. It attracts water.
Forum: On The Road... 01-30-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,556
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
There is the American Packard Museum in Dayton....

There is the American Packard Museum in Dayton. The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, IN is a two hour drive from JC.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 12-05-2023, 01:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,252
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
The wall covering in my parents' '75 Argosy was...

The wall covering in my parents' '75 Argosy was Wall-Tex. It was also used to make roller shades for the bathroom and kitchen as well as the shower curtain. I suspect that it was a stock pattern.
Forum: Member Introductions 11-10-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Caravelles and Argosy Minuets were build for the...

Caravelles and Argosy Minuets were build for the 1980 model year only. They are narrower than the standard Airstream and Argosy. They were designed to be lighter than the standard Airstream of the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-11-2023, 05:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,438
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Use the circuit breakers to turn the air...

Use the circuit breakers to turn the air conditioners off until you figure things out.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-18-2023, 03:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 896
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
The hum is from the transformer on the AC side...

The hum is from the transformer on the AC side of the converter. Removing a fuse on the DC side will not stop the hum.
The converter is simply plugged into a wall outlet near the converter. Unplug...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-15-2022, 08:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 577
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
If I remember correctly, you first unscrew the...

If I remember correctly, you first unscrew the knob from the switch. Then there is nut that fits around the threaded part of the switch. This holds the plastic shade to the metal light fixture. Once...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-27-2022, 01:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,042
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
While you are checking the fuse, verify that the...

While you are checking the fuse, verify that the polarity is correct.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-16-2022, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,264
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
I'm guessing that the tire pressure didn't change...

I'm guessing that the tire pressure didn't change much at all. I suspect that the heavy rain interrupted the bit stream between the tires and the monitor causing false readings.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 07-13-2022, 10:37 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
The round hole was for the galley exhaust fan....

The round hole was for the galley exhaust fan. There was a lever in the cabinet above the stove that opened and closed the outside vent cover. The cover was rectangular, not round.

Cheers,
...
Forum: On The Road... 06-16-2022, 10:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 976
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Someplace traditional and/or old fashioned like ...

Someplace traditional and/or old fashioned like Niagara Falls.
Forum: On The Road... 06-06-2022, 06:02 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright groupie, Kentuck...

If you are a Frank Lloyd Wright groupie, Kentuck Knob is near Fallingwater.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Tires 05-26-2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,539
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
When my parents bought an Argosy in 1975, the...

When my parents bought an Argosy in 1975, the Airstream tech who was handling the delivery said to keep the tires balanced. He said that it prevented rivets from shearing off.

Cheers,

John
Forum: On The Road... 05-15-2022, 10:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,225
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
John Brown is buried in Lake Placid, NY which is...

John Brown is buried in Lake Placid, NY which is across Lake Champlain from Vermont.

Regards,

John
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-09-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,194
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
For the 1996 model year, GM raised the towing...

For the 1996 model year, GM raised the towing capacity of the Cadillac Fleetwood, the Chevy Caprice and the Buick Roadmaster from 5000 pounds to 7000 pounds. They did not make any physical changes to...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-07-2022, 04:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 479
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
If you still have the original Univolt, there a...

If you still have the original Univolt, there a small drop down access panel at one end. The fuse block is inside.

Cheers,

John
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-25-2022, 02:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
The original tongue jack was manual not...

The original tongue jack was manual not electrical.

Cheers,

John
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-01-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
On my parents' 1975 Argosy the drain valve was...

On my parents' 1975 Argosy the drain valve was accessed from the inside. The valve was difficult to reach. We used a two pronged meat fork to turn the valve.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-10-2022, 09:34 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,286
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
What is the temperature of the incoming water?...

What is the temperature of the incoming water? The tankless hot water heater will only raise the temperature of the incoming water by 50 degrees or so. This is fine in the summer time when the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-07-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,703
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Try a different power cable to see if that makes...

Try a different power cable to see if that makes a difference.
Forum: On The Road... 02-16-2022, 11:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,844
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Buy a few spares to keep on hand. My dad painted...

Buy a few spares to keep on hand. My dad painted his orange so that they could be found easier if they were dropped on the ground.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-23-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,217
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
It is a battery isolator. I haven't seen one in...

It is a battery isolator. I haven't seen one in years. I'm surprised that it makes noises. I thought that they were solid state.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Our Community 01-17-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 964
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
[QUOTE=LouP;2570294]Hello, My wife and I own a...

[QUOTE=LouP;2570294]Hello, My wife and I own a gutted 71 Tradewind. I am in the process of remodeling it and am now installing a new kitchen. The original layout had what was probably a 3 cu ft...
Forum: On The Road... 12-15-2021, 11:32 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,185
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Full sized cars had 7.5 liter engines and could...

Full sized cars had 7.5 liter engines and could tow 7500 pounds. Airstreams were literally a ton lighter 50 years ago then they are today.

Cheers,

John
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 11-12-2021, 09:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,345
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
You don't need a jack to change the tires on a...

You don't need a jack to change the tires on a tandem axel Airstream. All you need is a wooden plank and some leveling blocks to go under the plank.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-15-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Toyota freely admits that they have designed the...

Toyota freely admits that they have designed the truck for a better ride quality rather than a large payload.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-14-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 970
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
This is perhaps farther than you want to travel,...

This is perhaps farther than you want to travel, but there is a dedicated RV storage place with indoor parking next to the Glen Burnie light rail shop. You can see it from Interstate 97.

Cheers, ...
Forum: Tires 09-06-2021, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
An Airstream technician told my father in 1975...

An Airstream technician told my father in 1975 that Airstream balanced the tires to smooth out the ride to prevent rivets from shearing off.

Cheers, John
Forum: Our Community 06-19-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,043
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
There was a story in the news a few days ago....

There was a story in the news a few days ago. Thor's North American and European operations have booked 14 billion dollars in orders. Every unit they can produce already has a buyer.

Cheers,
...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-18-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
My parents' never had to take this part of their...

My parents' never had to take this part of their Argosy apart, so I don't know how much space is under the floor.

Regards,

John
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-17-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,386
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Yes, the black tank was above the floor and the...

Yes, the black tank was above the floor and the toilet was mounted directly above it. The tank was wide enough that it extended under the vanity.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 06-10-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 733
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
OK, I'll try. In 1968 my parents' bought their...

OK, I'll try. In 1968 my parents' bought their first trailer. It had a dinette across the front of the trailer. The end of table next to the bulkhead had metal tabs that fit into the gizmos like you...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-05-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,064
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
You have a friction sway control. One end fits...

You have a friction sway control. One end fits on the small ball to side of the big ball on the hitch head. The other fits on a small ball that is welded to the side of the A-frame. The bars with...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-03-2021, 03:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,148
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
My parents' '75 had the polarity light. Modern...

My parents' '75 had the polarity light. Modern electrical safety systems make the light obsolete.

Cheers, John
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-30-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 924
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
If the trailer never moves and you have shore...

If the trailer never moves and you have shore power, do you need a battery?

Cheers, John
Forum: On The Road... 04-12-2021, 06:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,420
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
https://www.rvhive.com/rest-areas-is-it-legal-to-pa...

https://www.rvhive.com/rest-areas-is-it-legal-to-park-overnight-in-an-rv/

Cheers, John
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-10-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
It's not a compressor. It is a belt driven PAR...

It's not a compressor. It is a belt driven PAR water pump. They purred like kittens.

Cheers, John
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-06-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,298
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Escutcheon

Escutcheon
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2021, 03:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,742
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
I just looked at the 2021 Chevy Express on line....

I just looked at the 2021 Chevy Express on line. They have added things like blind side detection as an option. Nice things, like Car Play are not available.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2021, 02:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,742
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
The only downsides are the Spartan interior (no...

The only downsides are the Spartan interior (no GPS for example) and the lack of certain safety features like blind side detection, even as an option. Four/all wheel drive is not available either. ...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-03-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 813
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
It was just regular weather stripping foam with...

It was just regular weather stripping foam with an adhesive backing that you can buy in any hardware store. It was about half and inch wide.

Cheers,

John
Forum: On The Road... 02-13-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,036
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
There is a KOA in Millersville, MD which about a...

There is a KOA in Millersville, MD which about a 20 minute drive to Annapolis.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 11-05-2020, 06:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 518
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
I’ll take a stab at this: I am assuming that the...

I’ll take a stab at this: I am assuming that the new fan be installed in place of the old fan without too many modifications. My other assumption is that the new fan can be had with a remote control....
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-17-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,779
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
I suspect that the anti scald feature of the...

I suspect that the anti scald feature of the shower control valve is kicking in. Find the directions for how to calibrate the valve for warmer water.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-26-2020, 12:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
From Amazon. There is also a curved version. Buy...

From Amazon. There is also a curved version. Buy a few at the same time for spares. The tabs break off easily.

Cheers,
John
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-26-2020, 12:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 968
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
379493

379493
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-17-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,156
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Amazon has several 12 volt TV’s. No two are...

Amazon has several 12 volt TV’s. No two are alike. See if one of them does what you want.

Cheers,

John
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 09-10-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 532
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Is the light one piece? If you can't take the...

Is the light one piece? If you can't take the light apart, you can probably use light bulb tint spray to color the lens. If the clear lens comes off, you can tint the bulb itself, or perhaps a small...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-08-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,416
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Test some of it and see. Put some in a plastic...

Test some of it and see. Put some in a plastic cup and then put it in the freezer. Then see what happens.

Cheers,

John
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-01-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,410
Posted By Trnpk Crsr
Grandchildren grow and multiply. I think the...

Grandchildren grow and multiply. I think the often repeated mantra here is "Buy your third Airstream first"

Cheers,

John
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