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Forum: General Repair Forum 07-21-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks for the replies! AldeanFan: Sounds...

Thanks for the replies!

AldeanFan: Sounds like a plan, and a close second best sounds good enough for me with a more solid emphasis on sealing the outer seems like you mentioned. Excellent!
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Forum: General Repair Forum 07-21-2022, 12:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By JoleneAS
So maybe just rip out as much bulky, fissured,...

So maybe just rip out as much bulky, fissured, old matter and then apply over that? Sounds like a reasonably easy idea. Any thoughts on what sort of sealant you'd put over the old stuff?
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-20-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By JoleneAS
Goodness, thank you all for the replies. Sorry...

Goodness, thank you all for the replies. Sorry for the delay; just finished an extended tent camping trip with the kids, and experiences like that make me more envious of trailer campers than ever...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-06-2022, 11:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,376
Posted By JoleneAS
Can't get over the restoration hump

Hey all. So I inherited a 1976 Overlander about 4 years ago. Gutted it, lifted the shell, replaced the floors, got some frame repairs, repaired the door, removed the old vents, sanded the roof / Bus...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 10-19-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks guys. I ended up getting a used structured...

Thanks guys. I ended up getting a used structured rv cover on the cheap. Just installed it right before a couple week stretch of rain. I feel my cortisol levels dropping already. :)
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 10-14-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 760
Posted By JoleneAS
Need help planning polishing and weatherproofing

Hey guys. I live in the Pacific NW and the rainy season is upon us. I have a 76 Overlander, which I gutted, did a shell off, repaired the frame, replaced subfloors, used marine epoxy on the wood. I...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-08-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,085
Posted By JoleneAS
Installing multi-zone controller for Dometic Penguin

Greetings. Wondering if someone out there has any pointers. I have 2 Dometic Penguin II air conditioners that I have installed on my gutter Airstream. When I initially called Dometic regarding parts...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 08-26-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,004
Posted By JoleneAS
Fabulous! Thank you kind airstreamer, I will grab...

Fabulous! Thank you kind airstreamer, I will grab both. Any preferred brand you went with? I know there's a master thread about sealants that I should probably review.
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 08-26-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,004
Posted By JoleneAS
Caulk vs butyl tape for Maxxfan installation

Hey guys. I know this question has been asked a billion times, but wonder if my situation is unique at all. I ended up coating the roof of my 27' Overlander with Bus Kote / Flexiclear. I have 2...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-25-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,494
Posted By JoleneAS
Any regrets going with 50 amp?

Hey guys - So I'm in early planning of my 76 Overlander restoration. I did a shell off restoration, floors replaced, shell back on, Bus Kote on roof and about to install my AC / vents. At the moment,...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-17-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,430
Posted By JoleneAS
Hey guys, I have a heat gun if needed. That said,...

Hey guys, I have a heat gun if needed. That said, if the recommendation is just to leave it alone, that's also a much easier action... lol. Part of me wonders if I can just use a putty knife and just...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-13-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,430
Posted By JoleneAS
Thank you for the reply, folks! I don't know the...

Thank you for the reply, folks! I don't know the previous owner. Basically, my mom in law bought this for $1000 about 5 years ago, realized it was a huge project, and essentially gave it to me. That...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-12-2021, 10:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,430
Posted By JoleneAS
Re-sealing interior seams

Greetings! My 76 Overlander has the interior skins stripped, and I notice a whole bunch of thick, white caulk along a bunch of the interior seams. What's boggling to me is that the caulk is somehow...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-06-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,108
Posted By JoleneAS
Hey guys, sorry to bump my own thread. My mom is...

Hey guys, sorry to bump my own thread. My mom is coming out to help watch my kiddos while I get the old air conditioner and vents removed and put on a new air conditioner before the end of the dry...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-02-2021, 05:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,108
Posted By JoleneAS
Pointers on replacing AC / vents

Greetings, Airstreamers. Long time no post. Looking to do some work on the lifelong restoration of my 76 Overlander. Interior is stripped and looking to replace the old Dometic Quick Cool AC with a...
Forum: Windows & Screens 10-10-2020, 02:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,615
Posted By JoleneAS
Delayed reply but same here. I would totally buy...

Delayed reply but same here. I would totally buy a window trim.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-15-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,917
Posted By JoleneAS
Thank you all for the excellent feedback! I had...

Thank you all for the excellent feedback! I had considered welding with the subfloors in place but unfortunately my mobile welding guy is a) super expensive and b) indefinitely halting service due to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-14-2020, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,917
Posted By JoleneAS
Supporting rear of vintage Airstream to prevent sag

Hey folks... it's getting sunny again and excited to pick back up on my Airstream restoration. Last summer I stripped our '76 Overlander to the shell and frame, did a pseudo-shell-off (lifted one end...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-28-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,233
Posted By JoleneAS
I can definitely see the argument to insulate vs...

I can definitely see the argument to insulate vs not insulate. I’m in favor of insulating personally. While I agree that there are areas that reduce the efficacy of insulation (such as thermal...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-25-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,233
Posted By JoleneAS
Steve, looking forward to seeing what you end up...

Steve, looking forward to seeing what you end up doing! That looks like a great idea. :)
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-24-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,233
Posted By JoleneAS
Using foam board insulation under subfloor

Hey guys. I saw a thread on here where one of the airstreamers used foam board insulation screwed into the underside of the subfloor. I like this idea, and plan to do something like this myself. What...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-19-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,312
Posted By JoleneAS
Another Airstream cover question

Hello folks. I have a 76 Overlander that I am in the middle of doing a full monty restoration on. The finish on my Airstream is ugly and polishing the exterior is one of the last things I plan to do....
Forum: Wheel Wells 08-09-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,613
Posted By JoleneAS
So just an update on this. Attempted black ABS...

So just an update on this. Attempted black ABS cement and it didn't stick to the wheel well plastic, just peeled right off. Fortunately I did a small test area before committing. I'm suspecting the...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-07-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By JoleneAS
My holes are beyond 5/32 unfortunately. I...

My holes are beyond 5/32 unfortunately.

I ended up buying the spacers from McMaster. Hopefully these will do the trick!
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-07-2019, 12:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By JoleneAS
I just called them and they are pretty helpless...

I just called them and they are pretty helpless unfortunately. The closest they have is AN470, which is a 3/16 rivet, but they don't know the head diameter, and while the rivet color is gold in the...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-06-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,392
Posted By JoleneAS
Buck rivet hole sizes too large...

Hey guys. Previous owner did Olympic rivets on the front left window of my 76 Overlander. I removed them today to take out and reseal with buck rivets. Only problem is the hole diameter is beyond...
Forum: Wheel Wells 08-05-2019, 04:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,613
Posted By JoleneAS
Maybe I'll JB Weld the cracks, and then on the...

Maybe I'll JB Weld the cracks, and then on the backside after everything has dried, use the marine epoxy with fiberglass. Apparently the West System epoxy for wood isn't intended for plastics, but...
Forum: Wheel Wells 08-05-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,613
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks for the reply! When you say marine epoxy,...

Thanks for the reply! When you say marine epoxy, are you referring to something other than the West System penatrating epoxy? I ask cause I have some leftover from my subfloor treatment. :)
Forum: Wheel Wells 08-05-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,613
Posted By JoleneAS
Repairing cracks in wheel wells

Hey guys. I'm hoping to repair the wheel wells on my 76'. I have them completely removed in a full Monty restoration. There are multiple areas where they are cracked, though overall they are in good...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-12-2019, 01:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,104
Posted By JoleneAS
Did you ever get an answer on this?

Did you ever get an answer on this?
Forum: Steps 06-09-2019, 10:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,541
Posted By JoleneAS
Step replacement for 76 Overlander

Looks like the previous owner of our trailer must have had an accident at some point and put a different set of steps in. Funny thing is the “new” steps don’t even fit between the outriggers without...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-03-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks for the reply. Yeah, the temptation to...

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, the temptation to save a couple hundred bucks is there, but I suspect I'd regret it later down the line getting on my hands and knees to stabilize. I'll resist the urge to...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-03-2019, 12:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 985
Posted By JoleneAS
Replacement stabilizer options.

Greetings. I am in need for all 4 stabilizer jacks being replaced on my '76 Overlander. Mine are broken beyond repair. As we know, the replacements tend to cost about $100 a piece. My local Airstream...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-29-2019, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,830
Posted By JoleneAS
Looking at this thread, a spline joint sounds...

Looking at this thread, a spline joint sounds like it would make the most sense for me: https://www.airforums.com/forums/f36/wood-splice-really-needed-142903.html

Given that I want the dimensions...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-29-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,830
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks much for the reply. I guess the part I...

Thanks much for the reply. I guess the part I don't understand is that the original subfloor pieces were 4' long, and I've purchased 4'x8' subfloor to replicate what was already in there. I get the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-29-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,830
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks, I do plan to use the West system on all...

Thanks, I do plan to use the West system on all pieces of wood and on all sides. Now I just need to figure out a good method for splicing.
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-29-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,830
Posted By JoleneAS
Thank you kindly for the reply. I already have...

Thank you kindly for the reply. I already have myself West epoxy and will be using it on all subfloor pieces (I even planned to pre-drill and pour a small quantity into holes where screws will go...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-28-2019, 11:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,830
Posted By JoleneAS
Maybe this is kinda what is already being...

Maybe this is kinda what is already being described but I was thinking of something. The original subfloor measures very close to 1/2”. I purchased 3/4” and will be routing down the entire perimeter...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-28-2019, 10:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,830
Posted By JoleneAS
Is there any chance mine did not have any splice...

Is there any chance mine did not have any splice pieces? Each subfloor piece joined over the crossmember where a metal zigzag looking piece joined them together and then a bolt into the crossmember....
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-28-2019, 03:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,830
Posted By JoleneAS
Splicing subfloor

Hey guys. I know I'm posting a ton and eventually I'll create my own trailer build thread.

I have my 76' Overlander stripped to the frame, cleaned, and about to POR15. I am doing a shell-on...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-28-2019, 03:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By JoleneAS
Thank you kindly for the explanation of all of...

Thank you kindly for the explanation of all of the various cutouts! Since I'm keeping the appliances in roughly the same places and will want a propane / electric fridge, I'll just stick with the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-28-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,989
Posted By JoleneAS
So after probably about 20 painstaking hours of...

So after probably about 20 painstaking hours of grinding with a wire-wheel, I've got my frame nearly cleaned up. As it turns out, the rust is easy to treat. It's the painted areas that are a huge...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-24-2019, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By JoleneAS
Pointers on subfloor holes

Currently doing the full Monty on a 76 Overlander (shell on). I was able to get all subfloor pieces out intact, and will be using them to replace the dimensions of the new subfloor pieces. I will be...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-17-2019, 03:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,989
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks much! I also purchased marine wash...

Thanks much! I also purchased marine wash degreaser and metal ready surface prep as well. As for the gantry, the biggest issue is just space and a driveway that is just not suited for it (it's a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-17-2019, 10:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,989
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks for the replies, guys. I had actually...

Thanks for the replies, guys.

I had actually looked at the small sandblasters at HF but figured it'd be so messy the neighbors would kill me. Is there any way to keep the debris contained? I am...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-16-2019, 12:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,989
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks for the replies, guys. I'll distribute the...

Thanks for the replies, guys. I'll distribute the POR15 into Ball jars. I know that it can be applied to rust and only to knock of the thick stuff, but there's a great amount of my frame that has...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-16-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,989
Posted By JoleneAS
Best way to strip paint and rust from frame

Hey guys. Got a 1976 Overlander that I plan to give an entire week of attention to starting in a few days. The whole trailer is gutter to the subfloor. I have a few questions about restoring the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-13-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,271
Posted By JoleneAS
Parts list for frame repair / subfloor replacement

Hello there. So in about 1 week I'm taking a week off of work to hopefully repair my frame and replace the subfloor on my 1976 Overlander. As it stands, I've removed all of the banana wraps and from...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-04-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,654
Posted By JoleneAS
Thanks for the info, T2Airstream! Can I bug you...

Thanks for the info, T2Airstream! Can I bug you for some photos of your setup too?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-28-2019, 12:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,654
Posted By JoleneAS
Isn't Colin Hyde in New York? I'm in Oregon.

Isn't Colin Hyde in New York? I'm in Oregon.
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