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Forum: On The Road... 10-06-2021, 05:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,896
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I will be there!!! I live in Austin and have made...

I will be there!!! I live in Austin and have made it to all of the F1 races held here. For the last race, I got really lucky and was able to snag one of the electric sites in lot N. I’ve got it again...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 06-21-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Yes, well it looks like you have a crank up...

Yes, well it looks like you have a crank up antenna. The one on my trailer had been removed or that's exactly what I would do. Regardless, I do appreciate your response.
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 06-19-2021, 03:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,023
Posted By JohnnyAustin
WeBoost Antenna Switch

Hopefully this is an easy question. I am installing a WeBoost Destination RV which includes a directional antenna (314445). I also bought a Omni-directional antenna (304423). My plan is to...
Forum: The Rally Zone 04-19-2021, 05:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 28,140
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Well, we’re just a couple of rows below you on...

Well, we’re just a couple of rows below you on row 19. I really want Haas to do well, but they were bad last year and will be worse this year.

F1 is expensive. Frankly, I can’t believe I’m paying...
Forum: The Rally Zone 04-19-2021, 05:13 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 28,140
Posted By JohnnyAustin
393577 BTW. We made Netflix’s Drive To...

393577

BTW. We made Netflix’s Drive To Survive footage for the 2019 Austin race. You dress yourself up silly enough and they’ll put you on TV.
Forum: The Rally Zone 04-19-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 28,140
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Actually, I’m not sure. They had added electric...

Actually, I’m not sure. They had added electric to some sites in 2019 and I was in the presale group and I honestly just got lucky. They sent an email saying they had some electric sites that I just...
Forum: The Rally Zone 04-19-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 28,140
Posted By JohnnyAustin
We’ll be there. We’ve been to every F1 at COTA....

We’ll be there. We’ve been to every F1 at COTA. We took our trailer in 2019 and were lucky enough to get a lot N site with electric hookups. We were able to get the same spot this year.

I’m...
Forum: 1987 - 1989 Excella 08-03-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,018
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Mine is also broken but I think I can fix it. In...

Mine is also broken but I think I can fix it. In any event, the original Keeler Brass lock is no longer manufactured. You may get lucky and find one used but I haven’t been that lucky. I have seen...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 12-22-2019, 05:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,934
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I’m not an expert so if anything I say is...

I’m not an expert so if anything I say is incorrect then I hope someone will correct me.

I’ve been looking into 5G lately. First, it’s important to understand that 5G is a standard. The hype about...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-30-2019, 08:05 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 23,684
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Oh, and then there’s the dumb stuff. My plan was...

Oh, and then there’s the dumb stuff. My plan was to insert 1/4 inch plywood panels into the tracks to close up the bottom. I even cut one panel before I realized that once the panels are installed...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-30-2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 23,684
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Seat backs are 15 inches high and seats are 22...

Seat backs are 15 inches high and seats are 22 inches deep. There will be 4 inch cushions. The seats recline at around a 7 degree angle. Hardest part were the corners where I had to deal with the 45...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-28-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 23,684
Posted By JohnnyAustin
350741 So I was inspired by this thread and...

350741

So I was inspired by this thread and decided to use 80/20 aluminum to frame my interior. Great stuff. The dinette was a pain because of all the non-right angles. I’m hoping the rest goes a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-08-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Are you saying the plastic is cracked? Ours are...

Are you saying the plastic is cracked? Ours are cracked in the corners below the cabinet. There were also other cracks in various places. I used WELD-ON for ABS to repair the cracks. It contains...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-08-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Sorry for the slow response. I just now saw your...

Sorry for the slow response. I just now saw your post.

I simply lightly sanded and cleaned before painting. I used a 120 grit sandpaper and I would now recommend using 220. The 120 left some...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-24-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Below is a more current picture after painting...

Below is a more current picture after painting the shelf in the end cap and spraying the plugs and screens.

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Forum: General Repair Forum 06-24-2019, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,325
Posted By JohnnyAustin
We just finished painting our interior a couple...

We just finished painting our interior a couple of weeks ago. We had vinyl walls and the process we used was...

1. Clean the walls.
2. Fill all holes with Bondo.
3. Sand the vinyl.
4. Clean...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-16-2019, 02:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By JohnnyAustin
So I thought I should provide an update. After...

So I thought I should provide an update. After being gone for several days of vacation and finishing up some painting, I got to working on the floor repair. I cut out three sides to rest on the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-21-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Thanks for the help. There's actually nothing...

Thanks for the help. There's actually nothing preventing me from cutting the opening wider to reach all the way to the frame on the other side of the trailer so perhaps that is what I should plan...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-20-2019, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,466
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Advice on Repairing Bathroom Floor

I am remodeling the interior of my 29 foot 1988 Airstream Excella. Someone had previously replaced the floor to presumably fix some water damage. The fix was working but not particularly solid as...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-06-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,395
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Your story is not that different from mine except...

Your story is not that different from mine except that I am 5 years older, purchased a trailer last year and trying to get it ready for some adventures. As for me and my wife, we would both rather...
Forum: On The Road... 03-15-2019, 09:13 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,046
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I'm interested to hear how the bluetooth works. ...

I'm interested to hear how the bluetooth works. I haven't tried it but I believe there's a delay that's inherent in bluetooth speakers which would make it unusable (e.g., the delay between what...
Forum: On The Road... 03-14-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,046
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Kind of off topic but... Over 30 years ago I...

Kind of off topic but...

Over 30 years ago I bought a Takamine 12-string but was disappointed in it because it just didn't play well. I took it to Ray Hennig's where Ray directed me to a new...
Forum: On The Road... 03-13-2019, 09:06 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,046
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Acoustic Concepts or Composite Acoustics? A...

Acoustic Concepts or Composite Acoustics? A Composite Acoustic would be a perfect solution. I’ve been looking at them but they are expensive and will probably settle on an Ovation/Celebrity instead...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 02-23-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 16,390
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I bought my first trailer 6 months ago. I just...

I bought my first trailer 6 months ago. I just finished resealing the exterior. It took me about 3 months and I was working about 20 hours a week. This also included stripping paint off the roof...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-22-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 294
Views: 60,084
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I bought one of these when the original sale was...

I bought one of these when the original sale was going on. The purchase was a little premature because I'm still remodeling my trailer so I haven't had a chance to use it. In any event, I do have a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-09-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,652
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I’m remodeling an ‘88 Excella which means ripping...

I’m remodeling an ‘88 Excella which means ripping out most of the interior. I hauled most of the trash to the Williamson county landfill. I think it was $40 a
load.
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 11-21-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,821
Posted By JohnnyAustin
LOL. I have no answers but I’m curious why you...

LOL. I have no answers but I’m curious why you consider yours to be a piece of poo.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-16-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 457
Views: 103,783
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Well, having just found this thread, I thought...

Well, having just found this thread, I thought I'd add a Tommy Emmanuel video but after going back through the posts I can see that he's got a lot of fans here. So here's a couple of videos from...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-15-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 60,084
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Mine came Tuesday. Looks great but haven't had a...

Mine came Tuesday. Looks great but haven't had a chance to try it.
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 11-12-2018, 05:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,327
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I have no further information. It is currently...

I have no further information. It is currently my plan to get one but I'm busy with the exterior and won't be in a position to install a range until early next year.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-12-2018, 04:56 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 60,084
Posted By JohnnyAustin
The seller is VMInnovations and NewEgg is just...

The seller is VMInnovations and NewEgg is just the site hosting the sales (kind of like what Amazon does). VMInnovations is listed as a seller on Champions web site. I bought a number of computer...
Forum: Awnings 11-10-2018, 07:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,159
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Thanks! That will help a lot. I've never owned...

Thanks! That will help a lot. I've never owned an AS before and have only had this one a couple of months, so I'm trying to get this thing fixed up with a serious lack of experience ;-)
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-09-2018, 09:25 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 60,084
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Wow...Thanks. I just ordered mine.

Wow...Thanks. I just ordered mine.
Forum: Awnings 11-09-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,159
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Leak at Awning Rail

I'm chasing a couple of leaks that I believe are coming from the curb side awning. I've attached a picture of the rail and have a couple of questions. For some reason the picture is rotated 90...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-05-2018, 08:21 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 59,707
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Names? NAMES? We bought our AS a couple of...

Names? NAMES? We bought our AS a couple of months ago and I've been trying to come up with a fitting name ever since. While I haven't settled on one as of yet, I will share some of the names I've...
Forum: On The Road... 10-16-2018, 05:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,122
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I'm so jealous. We bought our first AS in August...

I'm so jealous. We bought our first AS in August but it's 30 years old and we opted to remodel before ever taking it out. What keeps me motivated to work on it each day is the thought of doing...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 10-13-2018, 06:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 551
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Stove/Gaucho/Spice Rack

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

I am remodeling a 1988 Excella and these items are available...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-06-2018, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,671
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Thanks for the reply. I've worried about how I...

Thanks for the reply. I've worried about how I was going to fix the cracks. I've got a crack at the bottom left and right corners of the shelves - both front and back. I pulled the Tambour doors...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-05-2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,671
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I have to somehow repair my endcaps as well. ...

I have to somehow repair my endcaps as well. Please let me know how this works out. Previous posts on this indicated that the endcap would need to be removed but it sounds like you did not remove...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 10-05-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,327
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Furrion 21" 2-in-1 Range

I went to an RV show last weekend and we walked through a number of RVs (all SOBs; no ASs) just to get some ideas for remodeling our AS. It appears that most of the RVs had a Furrion range like the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-05-2018, 01:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Yep. I've been through multiple sets of LEDs in...

Yep. I've been through multiple sets of LEDs in our house. It was wired for low voltage halogens but I've switched the bulbs to LEDs. I've tried various colors and now have the softer lights in...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-05-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Thanks very much for the explanation. I've...

Thanks very much for the explanation. I've messed with wiring/electricity a bit over the years but I know that I really don't know much about the stuff. I've always been pretty cautious with higher...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-04-2018, 03:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Thanks for the responses. I bought one just to...

Thanks for the responses. I bought one just to inspect it and have managed to tear it apart. I can see the +/- markings for the plug on the small circuit board. I can also see that the LED lights...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-04-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,498
Posted By JohnnyAustin
12V LED Interior Light

I am remodeling my AS and want to replace the overhead interior lights. I have found the lights linked below which are basically home under cabinet lights that have a wall wart to step them down to...
Forum: Our Community 09-25-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,179
Posted By JohnnyAustin
I just ordered two pull-out kitchen organizers...

I just ordered two pull-out kitchen organizers for a remodel. They are 19 1/2" tall which is about perfect for over a wheel well and under a counter top. They're several different configurations on...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-21-2018, 08:25 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,141
Posted By JohnnyAustin
The forum member had a punch that we used to...

The forum member had a punch that we used to drive out the races and yeah, replacing those is the hardest part of the job. I am so happy to have that whole job done.

We got the trailer backed in...
Forum: Our Community 08-20-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 46,481
Posted By JohnnyAustin
We're RV virgins and brought our 29' Airstream...

We're RV virgins and brought our 29' Airstream home last week. Initially we parked it in the street until we could get some branches cleared out over our driveway. Well, that got done today and so...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-20-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,141
Posted By JohnnyAustin
A picture... ...

A picture...

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1886/43445316134_6983fd58d7_b.jpg
Forum: Member Introductions 08-20-2018, 03:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,141
Posted By JohnnyAustin
Welcome Warren2343 and Wraith!!! dbj216:...

Welcome Warren2343 and Wraith!!!

dbj216: Really nice looking trailer!!!

So, I picked up my trailer last week. A fellow forum member that I had not previously met not only inspected the trailer...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-13-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,141
Posted By JohnnyAustin
An update...just one short week later... I...

An update...just one short week later...

I took the Expedition in to my mechanic last Tuesday as planned. Then later that day I saw a 1988 Excella 27 foot for sale. I replied to the ad and the...
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