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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-05-2021, 09:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 168
Posted By Excella CM
Vintage Excella brake parts - California

Hen's teeth!



Time to move along some spares for the vacuum over hydraulic Midland Ross brake system used in 197x Airstreams with disc brakes. I have two Ausco calipers and three Kelsey Hayes...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-06-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 354
Posted By Excella CM
Kelsey Hayes disc brake hub (2)

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Two used disc brake/wheel hub assemblies w/bearings suitable for...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-03-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,179
Posted By Excella CM
Thanks for the info. While I was replacing the...

Thanks for the info. While I was replacing the screen in the door, the trailer melted in the Woolsey fire! :sad: Now I have an outer door that doesn't fit anything I have.
Forum: Doors & Locks 11-27-2018, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,179
Posted By Excella CM
Orphaned Tradewind door

I got involved with replacing the screen in the door of a 1951 Tradewind. It looks like it may have had some creative/innovative mods though. What looks particularly strange to me is the method used...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 08-16-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,085
Posted By Excella CM
No, not normal, but, perhaps not unusual. Try...

No, not normal, but, perhaps not unusual. Try tapping lightly on the regulator.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-12-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 498
Posted By Excella CM
Used Dish Quick head and hose fits Excella

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Vintage used Dish Quik water saving attachment. Button activated washing brush supplies water and soap. Good used operating...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 05-06-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,830
Posted By Excella CM
Disk brake pads are retracted by the resiliency...

Disk brake pads are retracted by the resiliency of the rubber seals around the pistons and that is usually sufficient to let the wheel turn freely. You can check for pressure in the system by opening...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-27-2015, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,449
Posted By Excella CM
You can buy 5m rolls of self-adhesive 300 or 600...

You can buy 5m rolls of self-adhesive 300 or 600 l.e.d. strips in just about any color for around $20.00. They're 12 volt and simple and ready to use if you can do simple soldering.;)
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-24-2015, 01:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,548
Posted By Excella CM
Your trailer will have Midland-Ross vacuum...

Your trailer will have Midland-Ross vacuum actuated hydraulic disc brakes with Ausco calipers. These require both a vacuum supply and an electrical signal. Since you have the original tow vehicle, it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-09-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,545
Posted By Excella CM
We're using a guard on the open hinge. Requires...

We're using a guard on the open hinge. Requires tools to remove it.
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-28-2014, 04:49 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,562
Posted By Excella CM
What? No pictures?

What? No pictures?
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-28-2014, 04:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,196
Posted By Excella CM
Yes, there is. They are widely used in the...

Yes, there is. They are widely used in the aviation industry and are usually available as surplus. Mighty handy when you have a lot to drill out.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-07-2013, 03:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,405
Posted By Excella CM
One wonders just how much longer December 7th...

One wonders just how much longer December 7th will remain "...a day that will live in infamy." It seems that, like so many things, the lessons of one generation are non-transferable to the generation...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 11-15-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,391
Posted By Excella CM
Still FUBAR. Can we go back to TARFU? :sad:

Still FUBAR. Can we go back to TARFU? :sad:
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-12-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,232
Posted By Excella CM
Mine connects through the fusebox.

Mine connects through the fusebox.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 11-05-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,828
Posted By Excella CM
Porch light (scare light). Switch should be by...

Porch light (scare light). Switch should be by the door, inside.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-05-2013, 07:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,375
Posted By Excella CM
Old capacitors can be iffy especially if they...

Old capacitors can be iffy especially if they have been unused for a spell. Sometimes they can be saved by ramping up the power slowly to full voltage over a few days, but that doesn't always work...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-06-2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,014
Posted By Excella CM
That is probably a votage dropping resistor for...

That is probably a votage dropping resistor for the trailer brake system. They were usually mounted in the tow vehicle. Obsolete technology now.
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-04-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,700
Posted By Excella CM
OK, back to basics for you. Like all electrical...

OK, back to basics for you. Like all electrical things, the lights get power from the battery and return power back to the battery. Power goes to the lights via a wire and returns to the battery via...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-03-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,819
Posted By Excella CM
My 78 Excella didn't come with one either, but I...

My 78 Excella didn't come with one either, but I put one in and am glad I did. There several reasons for my decision: since the propane system is a separate one from the electrical, it gives me an...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 09-16-2013, 02:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,643
Posted By Excella CM
Good repair. I notice that the old nut appears to...

Good repair. I notice that the old nut appears to be rusty. If that is the case, perhaps you should check for leaks around the upper part of the door frame?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-11-2013, 02:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,779
Posted By Excella CM
From a human factors POV the long pedal travel is...

From a human factors POV the long pedal travel is not the best engineering solution, since in our experience with most vehicles, long pedal travel indicates a fault. Brakes should be designed to feel...
Forum: Steps 09-09-2013, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,307
Posted By Excella CM
Spray graphite from the auto parts store is good...

Spray graphite from the auto parts store is good for all outdoor applications on aluminum where dirt could collect on a regular petroleum lubricant.

Indoors or in protected places, cornstarch is a...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-04-2013, 10:14 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By Excella CM
Too simple. Too mundane. Why is it when we hear...

Too simple. Too mundane. Why is it when we hear hoof beats we tend to think of a quagga instead of a horse?:blink: Glad you found it.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-03-2013, 10:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,535
Posted By Excella CM
Here is something you can do to begin to sort it...

Here is something you can do to begin to sort it all out.
1) Charge both batteries.
2) Disconnect one wire (ground is best) from each battery.
3) Connect a small 12v bulb (tail light or brake...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-01-2013, 08:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,455
Posted By Excella CM
I've been trying to get the cat to swallow a...

I've been trying to get the cat to swallow a quantity of green coffee beans so that I can harvest them later for some of that really expensive hot shot coffee(Kopi luwak) I see on the internet. By...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-01-2013, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,208
Posted By Excella CM
Check out the threads on modifying the lights to...

Check out the threads on modifying the lights to l.e.d.s ;)
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-01-2013, 03:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,030
Posted By Excella CM
Or, just maybe... Since the tubing is bare above...

Or, just maybe... Since the tubing is bare above the hose end, and since it is humid there, and since expanding propane is cool, perhaps the bare pipe is condensing water vapor out of the air?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-01-2013, 02:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,455
Posted By Excella CM
After tasting perk coffee, I can't imagine that a...

After tasting perk coffee, I can't imagine that a few grounds (or perhaps any foreign substance) could make any appreciable difference.:innocent:
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-30-2013, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,134
Posted By Excella CM
More likely is that a good product line will just...

More likely is that a good product line will just disappear completely.

Remember when brake shops stood in front of their work? Now, wont even stand behind it.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-30-2013, 11:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,134
Posted By Excella CM
Too big to care.:mad: Last time I called I...

Too big to care.:mad:

Last time I called I spoke to an employee that said they'd just been sold and new "policies" were in the works. Not so fantastic anymore.
Forum: Refrigerators 08-28-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,241
Posted By Excella CM
This may sound crazy but... What about a cheap...

This may sound crazy but... What about a cheap dedicated video camera? They are tiny and could be put right in the burner area looking at the flame. Also a thermal switch with a temp probe (about $5...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-28-2013, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,426
Posted By Excella CM
I tried the service for six months about three...

I tried the service for six months about three years ago and then let it go-or so I thought. Started getting hounded two years later for money for alleged service after that, although the system...
Forum: On The Road... 07-19-2013, 03:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 928
Posted By Excella CM
Remember that the first item on every checklist...

Remember that the first item on every checklist is : Read the checklist!
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-19-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,678
Posted By Excella CM
Here's a follow-up: I was able to get Woodhead,...

Here's a follow-up: I was able to get Woodhead, the successor to Aero-Motive to search their old files and send me the service information for our old Airstream cord reels. Be advised that they no...
Forum: 1978- 1979 Excella 500 07-14-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,958
Posted By Excella CM
My unit had quite a bit of excess cable stowed...

My unit had quite a bit of excess cable stowed near the light. If that is the case with your Excella, you can just pull the cut end back over to the fixture. You will also need to sand and polish the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-14-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,678
Posted By Excella CM
Yeah, I guess lightning would probably exceed the...

Yeah, I guess lightning would probably exceed the 600 volt/30 amp rating:eek:
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-14-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,678
Posted By Excella CM
Retractable electrical power cord replacement

REPLACING THE CORD ON THE CORD REEL

NOTE: To avoid making this job any more unpleasant than it inherently is, DISCONNECT the shore power before you begin. If the unit is out of the trailer or you...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-08-2013, 07:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,576
Posted By Excella CM
I'm going to coat the inside of my canoe with it...

I'm going to coat the inside of my canoe with it making it impossible to sink!:brows:
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-05-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,625
Posted By Excella CM
So you can tell them apart?

So you can tell them apart?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-01-2013, 12:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,474
Posted By Excella CM
some optima specs: Optima Battery Optima...

some optima specs:
Optima Battery Optima Batteries Free Shipping! Best Service! Deep Cycle Batteries Yellow Blue Red Top Optimum (https://1st-wholesale-batteries.com/index.html#deepyellowspecs)
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-30-2013, 12:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 996
Posted By Excella CM
I got to get me some of this!

At first, I thought they were all wet, but...Check out the videos on YouTube.



NeverWet Liquid Repelling Treatment...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-25-2013, 09:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,134
Posted By Excella CM
There are lots of vendors for 1157 led bulbs, but...

There are lots of vendors for 1157 led bulbs, but they are still pricey. A quick search will turn up dozens of them. The main problem seems to be that the fixtures aren't designed for directional...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-25-2013, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,369
Posted By Excella CM
The over door light is the step switch. The scare...

The over door light is the step switch. The scare light is the flood. Wire has probably come off of the switch terminal.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 06-25-2013, 01:30 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 39,130
Posted By Excella CM
News flash! Nudist airstream discovered in Las...

News flash! Nudist airstream discovered in Las Vegas trailer park. Police are looking to it.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-23-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,503
Posted By Excella CM
check response #12 for two pictures. ...

check response #12 for two pictures.




https://www.airforums.com/forums/f439/disc-brake-parts-pads-and-calipers-23325.html
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-21-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,503
Posted By Excella CM
Check the posts in this thread for 6/62006. I...

Check the posts in this thread for 6/62006. I posted ausco parts and other info.
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 06-18-2013, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,568
Posted By Excella CM
The everpure capacity relatively small for...

The everpure capacity relatively small for filtering all the water.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-18-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,910
Posted By Excella CM
Is there any possibility that the brake line is...

Is there any possibility that the brake line is pulling when the suspension is at max travel?
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-13-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,826
Posted By Excella CM
A larger lens would be nice so that the hole in...

A larger lens would be nice so that the hole in the fixture is completely filled, or can you still use the original lens?
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