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Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 08-05-2011, 08:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sepezlover
Did you use a sealant on the seams and rivets?

Did you use a sealant on the seams and rivets?
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 08-01-2011, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sepezlover
Thank you everybody! :) Now I have a new...

Thank you everybody! :) Now I have a new project.
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 07-31-2011, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sepezlover
Thanks, Andy. Now for a dumb question: how do I...

Thanks, Andy. Now for a dumb question: how do I determine where to drill the holes? Do I just drill new ones? How can I tell where the old holes are if the metal is sitting on top of the frame?
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 07-30-2011, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sepezlover
Thanks for the quick responses! What kind of...

Thanks for the quick responses!

What kind of rivets does it take for this? Is this a DIY job or do I need to find someone who knows what he's doing?
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 07-30-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,498
Posted By sepezlover
Angry Damaged belly pan

The belly pan just in front of the door on my '74 Sovereign has gotten damaged. A lawn mower bumped into it, which knocked it off the tongue jack pedestal, and the trailer actually fell on top of the...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 06-26-2011, 01:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,426
Posted By sepezlover
Ah ha! That explains why the middle Fantastic...

Ah ha! That explains why the middle Fantastic Fan in my Sovereign keeps blowing a fuse every time I move the trailer. Whoever put in the wire screwed up.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-23-2011, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,210
Posted By sepezlover
I tow our '74 Sovereign with a Chevy Tahoe 4X4,...

I tow our '74 Sovereign with a Chevy Tahoe 4X4, 5.3 engine. With the Reese Dual-Cam anti-sway, it tows great, at least around Florida and the South. I would want something bigger for mountains.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-20-2011, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,439
Posted By sepezlover
Rare Airstream sighting

While parking at the local Sam's Club today, we saw an older Airstream parked over by the tire bays. Kinda beat up, but serviceable. Two axles, about 24'-26'. The data plate said "Custom" and the...
Forum: Awnings 05-11-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,916
Posted By sepezlover
We had this happen to our '74 Sovereign. Broke...

We had this happen to our '74 Sovereign. Broke one support arm and bent the tube. We can't afford to fix it at this time, so we took it off and got a 10' x 10' folding canopy. Not as fancy, but it...
Forum: On The Road... 04-30-2011, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,371
Posted By sepezlover
There was a lady on "Car Talk" this morning whose...

There was a lady on "Car Talk" this morning whose job is to travel around Alaska campgrounds and parks all summer, evaluating them for Good Sam Club. Now THAT'S a job I'd like!
Forum: Axles 04-26-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,994
Posted By sepezlover
My '74 Sovereign, with the 5-slot aluminum...

My '74 Sovereign, with the 5-slot aluminum wheels, has one axle with lug bolts and the other with lug studs/nuts! A P.O. replaced either one axle or two drums at some point. The originals are the...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-24-2011, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,718
Posted By sepezlover
What did you replace your RM75 with? My RM77 has...

What did you replace your RM75 with? My RM77 has stopped working and I'd just as soon replace it as spend a bunch of money to try to fix it.
Forum: On The Road... 03-09-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,857
Posted By sepezlover
Edisto Beach State Park. About an hour south of...

Edisto Beach State Park. About an hour south of Charleston, but beautiful campground, close to beaches, very nice.
Forum: On The Road... 03-06-2011, 01:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,599
Posted By sepezlover
As that Kent State study said, "However, when the...

As that Kent State study said, "However, when the tornado siren starts blowing or the Weather Channel screen turns red, few are willing to gather the family and leave their mobile home to run outside...
Forum: On The Road... 03-06-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 11,599
Posted By sepezlover
Get in your car

If you have enough warning, get in the car and drive to a safe building. Otherwise, stay in the car.

Here's from a study done by Kent State University regarding mobile homes, which are tied down...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-22-2011, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,518
Posted By sepezlover
Yaaaaaa, good news for once! Thanks to everyone...

Yaaaaaa, good news for once! Thanks to everyone for the help :)
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-21-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,518
Posted By sepezlover
So, Andy, as long as there is no separation...

So, Andy, as long as there is no separation between the mounting plate and the frame, should I just leave it alone?
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-21-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,518
Posted By sepezlover
Here are some pics of the damage to the axle...

Here are some pics of the damage to the axle mounting plate. The other side is similar. The main thing, it seems to me, is that the shock absorber mounting bolt is tilted upwards. Is there...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-20-2011, 08:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,518
Posted By sepezlover
Smile Thank you, now it makes sense. It warped because...

Thank you, now it makes sense. It warped because the jack couldn't roll as the trailer tipped. How big a bottle jack does it need to be? I assume they come in more than one size. And any ideas on...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-19-2011, 06:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,518
Posted By sepezlover
Placement of jack for lifting

:( Ok, am I correct that that vertical plate with the D-shaped holes is the axle mounting plate? That what it looks like the jack stand is on in Splitrock's picture. I put my jack on that, in...
Forum: Tires 02-16-2011, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,406
Posted By sepezlover
Pardon my ignorance, but can someone maybe post a...

Pardon my ignorance, but can someone maybe post a picture of that "axle mounting plate" between the axles that is used as a jacking point? Damned if I can find it... :p
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-21-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,458
Posted By sepezlover
Happy happy, joy joy Happy happy, joy joy... ...

Happy happy, joy joy
Happy happy, joy joy...

STEEEEEMPY, you EEEEEEEEDIOT!

Great show
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-01-2010, 07:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,409
Posted By sepezlover
Why not just put a jack stand under the tongue...

Why not just put a jack stand under the tongue instead of using the stabilizers?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-21-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,238
Posted By sepezlover
The p.o. of my '74 Sovereign had at some point...

The p.o. of my '74 Sovereign had at some point replaced the original Univolt with a Magna-Tek. It worked just fine until the day it stopped charging the battery...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-19-2010, 10:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,393
Posted By sepezlover
Question What about WD bars? Disconnect? Remove before...

What about WD bars? Disconnect? Remove before pulling onto the scale? Leave on but release tension?
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-05-2010, 09:19 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,758
Posted By sepezlover
Upon further review...Greg, you're absolutely...

Upon further review...Greg, you're absolutely right, it IS 7/16"! The 17/32" is for a C-frame, not tubular. Thank you very much for stopping me from screwing up. I haven't actually tried putting...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-04-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,758
Posted By sepezlover
No, the directions are quite explicit--17/32"....

No, the directions are quite explicit--17/32". Why they couldn't just do 1/2" I'll never know... I think I've ended up spending more on tools for this job than I did for the hitch!

I'll try the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,758
Posted By sepezlover
Question Reese dual-cam sway installation

I just got my Reese round bar WD hitch installed and working. But to add on the dual-cam sway bars, the instructions call for a 17/32" drill bit to mount them to the A-frame, and nobody in town...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-25-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,078
Posted By sepezlover
Try the PPL Motor Homes website: RV...

Try the PPL Motor Homes website:

RV Refrigerator Repair Parts Online Catalog (https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-refrigerators/rv-refrigerator-parts-instr.htm)
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-18-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By sepezlover
Arrrrgh! The new battery discharged... :angry: ...

Arrrrgh! The new battery discharged... :angry: I'll have to put a meter on the converter, but it sounds like it needs replacing. By the time we get everything fixed, we're not going to have any...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-15-2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By sepezlover
You must have one of those optional cold fusion...

You must have one of those optional cold fusion generators under the rear bed :p
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-14-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By sepezlover
Well, I got the battery tested and it wasn't...

Well, I got the battery tested and it wasn't holding a charge, so I replaced it. So far, so good. Also turns out a PO replaced the Univolt at some point with a Magne-Tek 3230, which does have a...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-14-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 334
Poll: PC or Mac
Views: 36,961
Posted By sepezlover
Been a Mac person since the birth of my daughter...

Been a Mac person since the birth of my daughter in 1982. Apple II+ with 48K ram, added a 80 column card with another 16K and upper/lower case. Paid $2400 for it in 1982 dollars! It was such an...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-06-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,650
Posted By sepezlover
12 volt went out

The inlaws have been living in our Airstream while they build a new house. Father-in-law called tonight, said the 12 volt lights started going dimmer and dimmer and now don't work at all, but the...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 05-10-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,433
Posted By sepezlover
If you go with the 8-hole ones, I REALLY need a...

If you go with the 8-hole ones, I REALLY need a center cap for the 5-slot wheel!
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 05-05-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,543
Posted By sepezlover
It's from your old algebra teacher. He's still...

It's from your old algebra teacher. He's still waiting for you to find x.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-19-2010, 06:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,466
Posted By sepezlover
Thanks for the help everybody, I'm daily learning...

Thanks for the help everybody, I'm daily learning more about Airstreams that I ever wanted to know...

I was looking on the eTrailer.com site someone recommended. What size hub and drum fits? Are...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-18-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,466
Posted By sepezlover
Lug nuts vs. lug bolts

I managed to have a wheel come off my '74 Sovereign while going down I-75, thanks to my ignorance of the need to torque the lugs. Luckily, a passing trucker saw it wobbling and started gesturing at...
Forum: On The Road... 06-23-2006, 09:24 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,660
Posted By sepezlover
Thumbs up Review Edisto Beach State Park, South Carolina

Hello all!
Hubby and I just returned from two weeks on the road with visits to four different parks through three states. It was a fantastic first extended trip for us, and we look forward to many...
Forum: Trailer Values 06-07-2006, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,611
Posted By sepezlover
Now...

if there is anyone looking for a better deal, I'd be willing to let mine go for say...$500,000.00. PM me if you're interested! :lol:
Forum: On The Road... 06-05-2006, 09:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,437
Posted By sepezlover
Smile I'm from Port Richey!

Unfortunately, New Port Richey and Port Richey do not have any state parks that offer RV sites...at least none that I am aware of, and I've been here for 33 years. There are numerous trailer parks...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-20-2006, 03:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,726
Posted By sepezlover
To me they look like...

"bachelor" buttons that you can get at Joann's Fabrics or other sewing/fabric shops. Usually you get 6 buttons with backs for about $2.00. Might be worth a look. :)
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-20-2006, 02:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,653
Posted By sepezlover
Cabinet latch substitutes?

I have a 1974 31 foot Sovereign International, and the latches on the pantry doors are no longer working. Since a PO has already done some substantial changes to the trailer overall, I am not...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-16-2006, 06:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,845
Posted By sepezlover
I guess I do...

I'm the one who got the "bee in the bonnet" to get an Airstream. Hubby went along with me, but he wouldn't have come up with the idea on his own. :D
Forum: On The Road... 04-14-2006, 08:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,247
Posted By sepezlover
Our Maiden Voyage!

We just got back yesterday from our first trip out in our "new" 31 foot 1974 International Sovereign.

Overall, I would say the first trip out was a huge success! :) We drove about two hours...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-25-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,853
Posted By sepezlover
New '74 Sovereign Owner Checking In!

Hello everyone!
After years of Airstream dreams, and an exhaustive three month search for the perfect trailer, we just purchased a 31' 1974 Sovereign International. We towed it home and now it's...
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