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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-01-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 277
Posted By Paul Mayeux
2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 30 - Texas

Title: 2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 30 - Texas
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Pristine 2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 30 Rear Twin. This trailer is in new condition having only...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-06-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 364
Posted By Paul Mayeux
2007 Airstream Safari SE 27 - Texas

Title: 2007 Airstream Safari SE 27 - Texas
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Offered for sale is a beautiful 2007 Airstream Safari SE 75th Anniversary Edition 27 FB. This...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-16-2017, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 727
Posted By Paul Mayeux
2007 Airstream International CCD 25 - Texas

Title: 2007 Airstream International CCD 25 - Texas
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

2007 International CCD 25FB. Extremely well maintained and cared for trailer. The common...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-20-2014, 06:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Yep we change them over to a torsion axle. It...

Yep we change them over to a torsion axle. It does give a very nice ride height, plenty of ground clearance plus a superior ride to the old leaf springs.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-20-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I forgot to add that in addition to the 35 down I...

I forgot to add that in addition to the 35 down I use 16" wheels which also add some ride height and are better suited to a single axle trailer of this size.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-20-2014, 05:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Hi David I'm lucky in that we have a local axle...

Hi David I'm lucky in that we have a local axle manufacturer - Rockwell American. I use them 90% of the time and Dexter for the balance. With Rockwell I use a 35 degree down in the applications.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-20-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,240
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Ours shows 1551 lbs.

Ours shows 1551 lbs.
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 11-20-2014, 08:53 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,835
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Hey Robin - you can always go back to the drain...

Hey Robin - you can always go back to the drain pan. I have to say, one of the most common warranty claims I see on new factory units is condensation running off the trailer. I did this kit on one...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-20-2014, 08:44 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 7,240
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I think you'll enjoy the Ecoboost. I traded my 07...

I think you'll enjoy the Ecoboost. I traded my 07 F250 4x4 w/ 6.0 diesel in for a 2011 Ecoboost Crew Cab 4x4 w/ max tow. While the 07 was a wonderful truck for the 160,000 miles I had it the Ecoboost...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-20-2014, 06:58 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Hi Andy, yes, part of the new design parameters...

Hi Andy, yes, part of the new design parameters for the frame is to extend the main rails 8" to accept a bumper storage compartment like current production models. The battery can go in a battery box...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-19-2014, 06:56 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Ha, yes, the bowels of that trailer, like most...

Ha, yes, the bowels of that trailer, like most every other one I see, was very popular with the rodent crowd. There was close to an entire juniper tree used as a plush pad for those little varmits......
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-18-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
And the last pictures...

And the last pictures...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-18-2014, 05:17 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
More pictures...

More pictures...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-18-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Well in between the bouts of snow, ice, rain and...

Well in between the bouts of snow, ice, rain and everything else we achieved lift off.

After removing the inner lower skins and installing the cribbing and lifting beam I drilled out all of the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-23-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I suppose I need to go back to the drawing board...

I suppose I need to go back to the drawing board on resizing the photos - I assumed that 1000 x 1000 @ 72 would not be too large. Here goes again...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-23-2014, 06:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
The pictures are so very slow to load - it seems...

The pictures are so very slow to load - it seems if you attach more than two it locks things down. So here are some more.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-23-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Ok - we'll try again with some attachments...

Ok - we'll try again with some attachments...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-23-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 22,003
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Thanks Andy! We're very excited to have the...

Thanks Andy! We're very excited to have the opportunity to give the "Onion" a new life.

This trailer has a beautiful body! We're at one of the most interesting phases of this type of project. As...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 07-16-2014, 07:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,623
Posted By Paul Mayeux
You won't have this problem with Marmoleum if...

You won't have this problem with Marmoleum if properly installed. It must be glued down per the manufacturers specifications. If properly installed it is a very stable and durable product.

As a...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-06-2012, 10:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,426
Posted By Paul Mayeux
The answer is yes. The MPPT charge controller...

The answer is yes. The MPPT charge controller will send the appropriate voltage to your DC system. That voltage will vary depending on the charge mode of the controller as most of them have three...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-20-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Lance that floor looks stunning! I can't wait to...

Lance that floor looks stunning! I can't wait to see in person tomorrow. The color is beautiful. It looks so clean and inviting it makes you just want to lay down on it and take a nap.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 06-07-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,711
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Vintage Trailer Supply sells 5/32" solid rivets...

Vintage Trailer Supply sells 5/32" solid rivets that have a head that is closer to the original than the universals that Aircraft Spruce sells.

For sealing areas where nothing shows 3M 5200 is a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-07-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Abby's looking great Lance! I can't wait to see...

Abby's looking great Lance! I can't wait to see your Marmo.
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 01-08-2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,087
Posted By Paul Mayeux
We're on our way!... Can't wait to see ya'll...

We're on our way!...

Can't wait to see ya'll again.
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 07-20-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,272
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Hi Brandon, your pics look great. The trailer...

Hi Brandon, your pics look great. The trailer came out super nice. Annie was saying the other day she wondered if you had completed it.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-22-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 387
Views: 53,550
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Bill Fisher has one - he towed his 28' CCD out to...

Bill Fisher has one - he towed his 28' CCD out to the Restoration Rally in ABQ and said the performance towing was great. The truck had power to spare even on grades. Fuel economy towing was 10 -...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 03-01-2011, 04:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,675
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I am there now doing service work on the...

I am there now doing service work on the "cottages".

Escalante is great! There is a lot to see and do in the area. Annie and I have been here for almost a month, staying until mid March, and...
Forum: Photography 01-28-2011, 08:02 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 13,137
Posted By Paul Mayeux
A "Vintage" shot... as a side note, I have...

A "Vintage" shot...

as a side note, I have three rolls of Kodachrome at Dwaynes, they should be showing up any day now. I barely got them in time - the cutoff was Dec 30 12:00noon and they...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,160
Posted By Paul Mayeux
My 07 has it and it works flawlessly with my...

My 07 has it and it works flawlessly with my disk brakes.
Forum: Tires 12-17-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,554
Posted By Paul Mayeux
From Michelin on their tires for RV usage. The...

From Michelin on their tires for RV usage. The tire guide is well worth reading.

Welcome to Michelin North America RV Website (https://www.michelinrvtires.com/michelinrv/index.jsp)
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 12-12-2010, 09:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,302
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I've had some things listed for sale on Airforums...

I've had some things listed for sale on Airforums Classifieds and in the last few weeks have had two contacts that match what others are warning about. See the two different contacts below:

1st in...
Forum: Photography 11-02-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,349
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Boy, November is already here! So the winners of...

Boy, November is already here! So the winners of the October Photo Contest are:

First Place: Deauxrite - Post #21
Second Place: Jezibels - Post #13
Third Place: Ianrjam - Post #10

The...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-26-2010, 06:44 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 59,354
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Not a bad video. Makes me happy that I bought an...

Not a bad video. Makes me happy that I bought an 2007. I'm sitting on 110,000 miles in three years now, 80% of which is towing, and I have yet to take it in for any repairs.

Oddly enough, I was...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-26-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,380
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I use a big pair of shears like you would use for...

I use a big pair of shears like you would use for metal.
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 10-18-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,258
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Boy Shari, you and Rob are wizards! That looks...

Boy Shari, you and Rob are wizards! That looks fantastic.
Forum: Photography 10-18-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,349
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Thats right. Andy sent a BIG box of goodies for...

Thats right. Andy sent a BIG box of goodies for the top three pics. I'm liking what I'm seeing.

I'm even tossing in one of my own to warm things up...
Forum: Photography 10-03-2010, 07:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,349
Posted By Paul Mayeux
October 2010 Photo Contest

Well having won the September Photo Constest, I get the honor, thanks to Shari, to choose the October Photo Contest theme.

Halloween is one of our very favorite times of the year and since it is...
Forum: Commercial Listings 10-01-2010, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,634
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Not as much as she misses your PIZZA!!!!!!!!!!...

Not as much as she misses your PIZZA!!!!!!!!!! Oh, was I speaking for myself - oops...:D
Forum: Commercial Listings 09-30-2010, 07:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,634
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Yep, I like the way they fit the ladies...:brows:

Yep, I like the way they fit the ladies...:brows:
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-14-2010, 07:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,312
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I too would not consider Dometic. I installed a...

I too would not consider Dometic. I installed a new 15k Penguin last fall on a 53 Flying Cloud. The first unit had a bad compressor, it would run for a few minutes then start violently vibrating and...
Forum: Photography 09-03-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 9,484
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Seeing things that I may never see again...

Somewhere out there...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-11-2010, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,081
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I believe Inland RV sells it.

I believe Inland RV sells it.
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 06-02-2010, 05:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,076
Posted By Paul Mayeux
We did the speed experiments too. These are...

We did the speed experiments too. These are towing the 05 CCD. With the 460 gas engine and 4.10 gearing the sweet spot was about 62-65, I can't remember what the rpm was at that speed but it was...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 04-20-2010, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,979
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Hi all, we now have a commemorative tee shirt for...

Hi all, we now have a commemorative tee shirt for this rally. It can be purchased here: Custom Rally Art (https://www.artlink.net/RallyOrderPage.htm). Artstream will be doing the honors, making up the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-11-2010, 08:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,515
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I towed with a 2000 F250 V10 with no problems and...

I towed with a 2000 F250 V10 with no problems and then traded it for a 2003 F250 V10 and towed with it, the only problem being a alternator that went out at 84,000 miles. I sold the truck with...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-27-2010, 08:42 AM
Replies: 352
Views: 87,927
Posted By Paul Mayeux
An easy work around in that situation would be to...

An easy work around in that situation would be to wire the panels in series and or parallel depending on how many panels you have so that you are sending 24v to the charge controller. This will...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 03-24-2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,979
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Can't wait Pat, we'll be there with the 54...

Can't wait Pat, we'll be there with the 54 Cruiser...

Circling the wagons...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-09-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,444
Posted By Paul Mayeux
For maximum battery life, do not discharge them...

For maximum battery life, do not discharge them repeatedly below 80% or approximately 12.5v while the battery is at rest, meaning no significant loads being drawn from the battery. If you do draw the...
Forum: Commercial Listings 02-05-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,568
Posted By Paul Mayeux
Hey Michael, I'm wanting to get a variety of...

Hey Michael, I'm wanting to get a variety of prints to use at some upcoming rally's as decor, is there any limits on what poster and quantity, (within reason of course). Also, if you ship those in a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2009, 09:42 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,840
Posted By Paul Mayeux
I have had both gas and diesel. I towed with the...

I have had both gas and diesel. I towed with the GM 454, Ford 460, the newer Ford V10 and I currently I have an 07 Ford 6.0 diesel. We tow around 20,000 miles per year and when it is time to change...
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