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Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 03-23-2004, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,390
Posted By CO_Don
Jacks

Off is better and WD-40 is great stuff. Clean them, run them through full range of movement and clean & paint (minimize the paint in the moving areas) and re-install. They'll work a long time. If...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-23-2004, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,096
Posted By CO_Don
New plug

You should be able to find a new valve at any RV dealer. You've already done the hard part - getting it out. And for the pressure, any RV should have a pressure reducer. My AS had one in-line, but...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-16-2004, 09:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,102
Posted By CO_Don
Drills

The cordless drill is a product of the space age and probably one of the best. You have gotten a lot of mail regarding the best. I have had a bunch and would not be caught dead without 2 or 3. ...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-04-2004, 07:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,104
Posted By CO_Don
Nice Reference

Nice reference on the furnace boards. A cold weather camper in Breckenridge this weekend would have been EXTREMELY happy to pay full price for a board if he could have found one. Minus temps are...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-25-2004, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,645
Posted By CO_Don
Manual

I think that you will find the manual well worth the price. If nothing else it will give you diagrams of systems to start the trouble shooting with. One service call on the road can be worth the...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 12-09-2003, 08:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,650
Posted By CO_Don
Mine just squeze from both sides. Besides they...

Mine just squeze from both sides. Besides they sell them when you break them. Go for it!
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-09-2003, 08:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By CO_Don
Sorry, a couple of other comments after I read...

Sorry, a couple of other comments after I read your question again. TV is 120v unless you have a 12v with plug. Additionally, some items in your AS will run all of the time depending on how the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-09-2003, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,710
Posted By CO_Don
You'll get a lot replys on this question. Bottom...

You'll get a lot replys on this question. Bottom line: Your battery charges when you are towing and when you are plugged into 120v if the normal AS systems are functioning correctly. Air...
Forum: 1997 - 2004 Bambi 12-09-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,303
Posted By CO_Don
Sorry, unusual experience. It's like the old...

Sorry, unusual experience. It's like the old saying "everything comes apart, some things just go back together more gracefully than others." A qualified AS dealer or another recommended service...
Forum: Roof 12-03-2003, 06:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,589
Posted By CO_Don
I have been very successful in working on the...

I have been very successful in working on the roof of my '85 Excella without scaffolding. Sometimes scaffolds are more risk than benfit. Of course a lot depends on the job at hand, your personal...
Forum: Steps 08-21-2003, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,020
Posted By CO_Don
Steps

Like everyone, the steps seemed to be a problem on my '85 Excella. As a mechanical engineer, my first inclination was to find something to fix. I decided to play the Navy pilot approach and WD-40...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-21-2003, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,838
Posted By CO_Don
New Nail

I too have experienced the pain. New nail on the thumb and a lot of ****. Anyway I always alert my travelers of the danger, but often too late. Has anyone come up with a smart fix other than...
Forum: Awnings 08-06-2003, 06:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,724
Posted By CO_Don
It boosts my confidence when I hear of a supplier...

It boosts my confidence when I hear of a supplier who supports their product. I have an '85 Excella with a Zip Dee awning and you have convenced me to seek replacement parts from them. Keeps the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-04-2003, 03:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,703
Posted By CO_Don
Thanks, I prefer to leave it in place for obvious...

Thanks, I prefer to leave it in place for obvious reasons and not "tear out" the rivet holes. In the airplane business we would would stop drill and leave alone for similar parts. Think that is my...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-04-2003, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,703
Posted By CO_Don
End cap repair

I see a lot on repainting and cleaning end caps, but I'm missing comments on repair. Have small cracks that I don't want to propagate through use. I stop drilled them, but would like to use some...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-21-2003, 07:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,700
Posted By CO_Don
Seems like the discussion quickly focused on...

Seems like the discussion quickly focused on toilet paper. When I saw the question, I immediately went another way. I've watched a large number of folks try to make the generic parts fit all. When...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-30-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,334
Posted By CO_Don
I don't have the answer, except take it apart and...

I don't have the answer, except take it apart and put it back together. Always seems to work for me, but you have to remember - some things come apart very easily, but go together with a lot of...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-22-2003, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,860
Posted By CO_Don
I think you have received some very sound advice....

I think you have received some very sound advice. A couple of inputs from my Airstream search. Stay away from the early to mid 70's units with "double pane" windows. There are a lot of entries on...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-20-2003, 06:34 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,450
Posted By CO_Don
Combo washer dryer

I have a park model with a combo washer dryer. Probably would not recommend the unit, especially for your A/S. Don't mistake my comments; the unit works well and as an engineer, I can't believe...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 02-06-2003, 04:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,854
Posted By CO_Don
Antenna Drive Gear

I have an '85 Excella with the crank up TV antenna. I cannot get the antenna to raise or rotate and suspect the worm gear assembly. The problem is that my shop manual describes the Tandy model and...
Forum: Axles 01-27-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,051
Posted By CO_Don
Nuts attachment

Roger the attachment scheme. I have an '85 Excella and the nuts are welded on and if I remember correctly (give me a break, we are calling it winter in CO) the bolt goes in from the back side on one...
Forum: Axles 01-27-2003, 04:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,051
Posted By CO_Don
Same thing

I'm heading into the same thing. Have tried to break the bolt and nuts loose on several attempts, but with no luck. Have new shocks in the garage, but was "waiting" until spring when I replace the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-12-2003, 09:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,703
Posted By CO_Don
Whatever works

I had great success on the rear of the unit and good success on the front. Back, you cannot see the "image" of the numbers and the front there is a "shinny" image of the number. Getting the backing...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-08-2003, 08:20 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,703
Posted By CO_Don
Removing Numbers and Decals

Thought I'd let you know about my apparent success at removing those old numbers from your "new" A/S. I've seen a lot of poor attempts in the parks and was hesitant to start.

I've got an '85...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 12-26-2002, 06:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,338
Posted By CO_Don
Well, I hope so. Repaced it without knowing that...

Well, I hope so. Repaced it without knowing that there was a problem and took it to storage. I checked the fittings as I had no reason to suspect the unit at that time. We'll see how it works...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 12-26-2002, 05:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,338
Posted By CO_Don
What are the Options

I just replaced my old marshall requlator with a new 254-00 because my old one would not transfer. Threw the old one away. The inputs here said I made a mistake. I also sent a message to the...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 12-19-2002, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,706
Posted By CO_Don
The cost reduction off the asking price was much...

The cost reduction off the asking price was much greater than $1000, but certainly not enough to have done it unless I had possessed some of the skills and tools to do the job. I think the seller...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 12-19-2002, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,706
Posted By CO_Don
OK, here goes: I bought an '85 Excella in...

OK, here goes:

I bought an '85 Excella in the Denver area. It had been setting for over 1.5 years due to a death. It is the rear twin, center bath model. Was in basically good condition, but...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 12-19-2002, 11:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,706
Posted By CO_Don
I'll be happy to describe my "adventures" in...

I'll be happy to describe my "adventures" in detail, but don't want to tie up the forum with a lot of info that would not be of interest to the majority. Send me your email address, as your profile...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 12-19-2002, 09:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,706
Posted By CO_Don
Airsteam Purchase Lessons

As an individual who just completed the search for a 70's thru 80's model AS, I believe that you have just received some very sound advise from the experts. Some other things that I found that could...
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