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Forum: General Repair Forum 06-29-2020, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By thegarse
That’s actually the video I used to help me with...

That’s actually the video I used to help me with the inside part of the job. That it attaches to between the bath fiberglass and the outer aluminum is what I’d like to know more about.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-29-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By thegarse
I feel dumb, and I bet the other smaller nub must...

I feel dumb, and I bet the other smaller nub must be the switch. How on earth do you get to the plumbing for the shower faucet? Btw this is a 2006 Safari 25’. I did all the cartridge work from inside...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-29-2020, 07:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 980
Posted By thegarse
Water drip from rubber nipple/nub near tank flush

Hi all, not sure what the purpose is for this nub but I see water dripping from it. The only thing I’ve done recently that might be related was replaced the cartridge in the Moen shower faucet. Could...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-19-2019, 07:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,156
Posted By thegarse
Hi, I was able to follow your guidance above to...

Hi, I was able to follow your guidance above to secure a new plastic parts. I'm not sure what do to with the brass grommet fittings they sent. Any suggestions? I guess I can go the rivet route but...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-19-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,934
Posted By thegarse
Irvine came through, how to install?

Hi, I was able to follow your guidance above to secure a new plastic parts. I'm not sure what do to with the brass grommet fittings they sent. Any suggestions? I guess I can go the rivet route but...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-12-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By thegarse
Thank you! The inside pic is a panoram picture so...

Thank you! The inside pic is a panoram picture so it does look a bit off.

It sits ok. The foam feels a bit like memory foam so it's comfy for a meal but I'm glad I don't sleep on it, I'll let my 3...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-12-2019, 04:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By thegarse
Here's what things are looking like today.

I don't think I've updated anyone on the progress. Overall I'm happy with the colors and the material. The fit is a big loose and suggested that he steam everything (shrinks the vinyl) but it would...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-12-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By thegarse
Update

I don't think I've updated anyone on the progress. Overall I'm happy with the colors and the material. The fit is a big loose and suggested that he steam everything (shrinks the vinyl) but it would...
Forum: 2005 - 2010 Safari 05-14-2019, 02:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 737
Posted By thegarse
Need help with Screw Location 2006 Safari SS (L Couch and Dinnete)

Hi,

A month or so ago I got some help removing all my furniture for a reupholster. Tomorrow I'll have to put it back. I have a few issues here, I didn't do a great job cataloging which long screw...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-10-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By thegarse
Will do. Upholstery guy said Tuesday next week...

Will do. Upholstery guy said Tuesday next week it’ll be ready. Can’t wait!
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-09-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,572
Posted By thegarse
2006 Safari 25 SE SS Reupholstery L-Couch Dinette

Hi all,

A little bit of show-and-tell and a question at the same time.

We bought a 2006 AS a few months ago, there was a strong pot/weed smell we couldn't get out and I noticed that there was...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-09-2019, 11:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By thegarse
Getting reupholstered

Sharing what the whole 'removing front storage' post was for. Teal panels and grey cushion reupholstery.
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-16-2019, 11:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By thegarse
Tufted button pic

Pic for clarity on what a tufted button is.
Forum: Member Introductions 04-15-2019, 11:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By thegarse
April Update - Feeling like a BOAT but the end is almost near!

Hi all,

Rather than take on all these projects myself I enlisted the help of Bay Area Airstream Adventures (Vinnie wasn't taking work until the summer and the place in Winters was about the same $...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-15-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By thegarse
Tufted Button! ::shakes fist::

Hi all,

An update, all I needed to do was use more force to get the tufts buttons (large fabric lined buttons) off. Once off you'll see the long wood screws that attach the front panel to small...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-19-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By thegarse
I keep pulling on the tufted buttons to find the...

I keep pulling on the tufted buttons to find the screw underneath but they don't seem to give, am I not prying them hard enough?

Mike
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-17-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By thegarse
Send me a pic of it and I’ll see if I took one...

Send me a pic of it and I’ll see if I took one out that matches mine. Thanks for the help. I’ll try to tackle this today.
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-16-2019, 10:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,982
Posted By thegarse
Remove front storage area from 2006 Safari 25 SS

Hi, I can’t figure out how to take out this front part of the Safari SS, any hidden bolts that you may know of? I was able to get the dinette and couch sleeper out but not the piece way up front....
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-16-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 614
Posted By thegarse
Remove front storage from 2006 Safari

Hi, I can’t figure out how to take this front part of the Safari SS, any hidden bolts that you may know of? I was able to get the couch sleeper out but not the patience way up front.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 03-11-2019, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,939
Posted By thegarse
Thanks. I’ll play with it again and test for 12v....

Thanks. I’ll play with it again and test for 12v. Might be time for a new one. Much appreciated.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 03-11-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,939
Posted By thegarse
What model is this power jack/lift (and why is it stuck)?

Hi all, hoping you can tell me the model number of this power lift and also hoping you know why it's stuck all the way up. Fuse is good, I plugged the AS into the TV and tried to make the lift go...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-10-2019, 12:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By thegarse
Thanks for the replies and welcome!

Happy to be a part of a great community. I’ll likely have tons of questions. We can’t wait to be travel ready, I’ll be looking around for a reupholstery thread next.
Forum: Member Introductions 03-10-2019, 01:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,840
Posted By thegarse
Pulled the trigger on a 2006 Safari SS

(Reposted from the Safari-only forum)

Hi everyone, I used to browse these air forums and the classifieds page only dreaming of ever owning an Airstream. They have the elegance I've always wanted...
Forum: 2005 - 2010 Safari 03-10-2019, 01:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,535
Posted By thegarse
Pulled the trigger on a 2006 Safari SS

Hi everyone, I used to browse these air forums and the classifieds page only dreaming of ever owning an Airstream. They have the elegance I've always wanted in a trailer, the nostalgic retro look...
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