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Forum: On The Road... 10-23-2007, 05:09 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 41,361
Posted By uncleneal
Actually, Georgia had "shall issue" permits...

Actually, Georgia had "shall issue" permits before Florida, but Florida got all the publicity and credit.

Neal
Forum: Member Introductions 09-19-2007, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,036
Posted By uncleneal
My 86 345 was overheating until I discovered that...

My 86 345 was overheating until I discovered that the radiator fins were stopped up with dirt and grease. I pulled the a/c condenser loose to get to the engine radiator so that I could clean it. ...
Forum: All Squarestream Trailers 09-11-2007, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,865
Posted By uncleneal
Squarestream for sale

My '89 Squarestream is for sale in the classifieds. It is a 32 foot, and the body is made of aluminum panels bonded to fiberglass insulation board. No ribs or rivets.

Neal
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-18-2006, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,606
Posted By uncleneal
My old coach

That '86 345 (Ebay # 190052985503) is the one that I used to own about 3 years ago. I traded it to a couple from Illinois, who put it up for sale a year or so after that. I bought it from a farmer...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-15-2006, 07:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,659
Posted By uncleneal
When my '86 345 front brake stuck it was the...

When my '86 345 front brake stuck it was the hose. Seems like I had to get a hose for a P32 chassis instead of a P30 for it to fit. (Mine was built on an '85 chassis.) It's been several years and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-12-2006, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,727
Posted By uncleneal
I saw a natural gas powered heat pump at a home...

I saw a natural gas powered heat pump at a home show several years ago. It had an 4 cyl Honda (I think) motor to drive the compressor. Much too big for an RV. And, they said it wouldn't run on lp. ...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-10-2006, 10:06 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,953
Posted By uncleneal
If you want to see what can be done with a Class...

If you want to see what can be done with a Class C, which is what this unit really is, go to https://www.dynamaxcorp.com/ and check out the Grand Sport.

Neal
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-01-2006, 02:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,496
Posted By uncleneal
As Frank S points out, the numbers work out quite...

As Frank S points out, the numbers work out quite well for a used AS. There are a number of reasons for that, one, the AS is a better designed and built product than the white boxes, so it is still...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-01-2006, 07:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,496
Posted By uncleneal
From a purely dollars and cents perspective, if...

From a purely dollars and cents perspective, if you will loose $20K on a new AS in 3 years, and a white box costs $16K, you could buy a white box, use it for 3 years, throw it away and still be $4k...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-24-2006, 08:34 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,953
Posted By uncleneal
"And what exactly does the "B" stand for????" ...

"And what exactly does the "B" stand for????"

Motorhomes are classed as A, B or C. A's are bus style, B's are converted vans, and C's are built on a truck cab/chassis.

Actually, it looks...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-06-2006, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,766
Posted By uncleneal
Josh, I live in Towns County, Georgia, which is...

Josh, I live in Towns County, Georgia, which is just over the state line from western NC. Titles in GA are optional on 63-85 vehicles, and not issued at all on 62 and older vehicles. Older...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-16-2006, 11:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,658
Posted By uncleneal
Smokey Yunick used to say that the GMC was the...

Smokey Yunick used to say that the GMC was the only truck designed by two sets of engineers - Chevrolet designed the truck and GMC designed the emblems. He had that in the paper when he was closing...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-13-2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,101
Posted By uncleneal
4l80e

The 4L80E is basicly a 400 trans with overdrive and lockup torque converter. It is strong enough to run in a motorhome. Its the trans you get with the 8.1 in the 3/4 ton Chevies if you don't get an...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-10-2006, 05:49 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,616
Posted By uncleneal
Roof ac

You would probably have to tow a 40' trailer covered with solar cells and filled with batteries to have enough power to make it work.

Neal
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-09-2006, 11:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,209
Posted By uncleneal
I pulled a 5700 lb Z71 truck with both my 310 and...

I pulled a 5700 lb Z71 truck with both my 310 and 345 MH's without any trouble. Of course there was no tongue weight, for all practical purposes. And I had an toad brake setup. The 454's had...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-05-2006, 08:19 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,408
Posted By uncleneal
Was the acceptance of MotorHomes, Squarestreams...

Was the acceptance of MotorHomes, Squarestreams and Argosy's approved the first time it was brought up?

56% voted to change the name, that means only 44% voted not to. It had a simple majority,...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-04-2006, 04:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,408
Posted By uncleneal
I did indeed read this somewhere. In Airstream...

I did indeed read this somewhere. In Airstream Life, Summer of 2004, Page 53 in an article on the history of Wally: "Wally Byam, who was already
leading caravans which accepted multiple trailer...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-02-2006, 05:43 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,408
Posted By uncleneal
As I understand the history of it, Wally didn't...

As I understand the history of it, Wally didn't found the club. He would organize caravans to get people to use their trailers that he saw sitting in their yards. Wally would include anyone with any...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-01-2006, 08:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,408
Posted By uncleneal
Another Club?

The chances of Airstream Inc. embracing another club are probably slim to none. I doubt that they would even allow you to use their name.

An alternate idea might be to start a club for Silver...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 06-28-2006, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,823
Posted By uncleneal
Blinking lights

"Still tackling electrical gremlins, like why my left blinker causes EVERY outside light on the coach to blink."

I once had a '63 Pontiac that would flash the park and dash lights when the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-25-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,541
Posted By uncleneal
Wooden ribs

IIRC, there was a suggestion of replacing damaged ribs in the shell with wooden ribs. Since there wouldn't be as much load on them as on the frame outriggers, and the wood would be as strong as...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-18-2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 18,334
Posted By uncleneal
[quote=noiva]Guys, Guy99, I haven't...

[quote=noiva]Guys,


Guy99, I haven't heard about peak efficiency being where the horsepower and torque curve meet, but I'm certainly not an expert on this either. Makes sense in theory, but in...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-15-2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,448
Posted By uncleneal
Try www.hitchtrader.com...

Try www.hitchtrader.com (https://www.hitchtrader.com)

Neal
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 05-12-2006, 07:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,513
Posted By uncleneal
According to the Georgia Dept of Revenue website,...

According to the Georgia Dept of Revenue website, https://motor.etax.dor.ga.gov/motor/titles/required.asp
Georgia does not issue titles for 1962 and older vehicles, also does not issue titles for...
Forum: All Squarestream Trailers 05-04-2006, 07:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,174
Posted By uncleneal
Squarestream photos

Pictures of my '89 32 foot Squarestream are in the photo section at this link:

https://www.airforums.com/photos/browseimages.php?do=searchresults&searchid=2224

Or search for username...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 04-21-2006, 06:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,543
Posted By uncleneal
The motorhomes seem to have a chronic problem...

The motorhomes seem to have a chronic problem with killing the starter batteries. Both my '86 345 and '83 310 would do it. I had to either keep a little trickle charger on them, or disconnect the...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 04-12-2006, 07:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,513
Posted By uncleneal
Move to Georgia. All you need for a unit that...

Move to Georgia. All you need for a unit that old is a bill of sale.

Neal
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-24-2006, 08:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,419
Posted By uncleneal
One problem I would see with the design, even if...

One problem I would see with the design, even if all the steering and backing problems are worked out, is that it would high center on large bumps in the road, like crossing railroad tracks. Same...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-24-2006, 07:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,419
Posted By uncleneal
From the pictures, it appears that the tow bar...

From the pictures, it appears that the tow bar does not link to the front wheels to steer them. It looks like the tow bar is fixed left to right to the frame. It has to pivot up and down so that...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-09-2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,114
Posted By uncleneal
Been there, had to undo that

My first motorhome ('83 310) had been owned by an "agricultural engineer" who painted the oak cabinets. Looked terrible, was a lot of trouble to strip and refinish.

Neal
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 10-30-2005, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,970
Posted By uncleneal
If you can find the pump that supplies pressure...

If you can find the pump that supplies pressure for the jacks, the reservoir should be made as a part of it. At least it was on the two motorhomes I had. You can hear the pump running when you...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-12-2005, 07:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,119
Posted By uncleneal
It would probably make a good booth at a flea...

It would probably make a good booth at a flea market, if it wasn't so overpriced. Must have taken at least an hour to architecturally design.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-05-2005, 06:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,519
Posted By uncleneal
PCV and AIR

There are two different smog systems on the older engines. PCV is positive crankcase ventilation - it should be a pcv valve that plugs into one of the valve covers and runs a fairly large vacuum...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-16-2005, 01:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,466
Posted By uncleneal
I converted the rear twins to queen in my '89...

I converted the rear twins to queen in my '89 Squarestream. I moved the nightstand to the curbside front corner of the bedroom, and built the bed in "sideways" with the head against the curbside and...
Forum: Axles 08-21-2005, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,218
Posted By uncleneal
Be cautious of too much grease in the hub. We...

Be cautious of too much grease in the hub. We had a member at the Top of Georgia who bought a used trailer that someone had filled the hubs full of grease when repacking the bearings. When he towed...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-11-2005, 11:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,385
Posted By uncleneal
That link is for the GMC front wheel drive...

That link is for the GMC front wheel drive motorhomes, not the P-30 chassis used under the classic Airstream motorhomes.

GM built the GMC motorhomes using a modified Toronado front wheel drive...
Forum: Our Community 08-10-2005, 03:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,145
Posted By uncleneal
"This statement "The frame is good" is followed...

"This statement "The frame is good" is followed by "The main door is perfect, but frame is bent so not to lock" Ummmm. Frame is good?"

He probably means that the chassis is good, but the door...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 08-08-2005, 07:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,341
Posted By uncleneal
I towed a 5700 pound Z71 pickup with an '83 310,...

I towed a 5700 pound Z71 pickup with an '83 310, and an '86 345 with no trouble. Since it was a flat tow, there was virtually no tounge weight, and I had toad brakes on the truck. Some have said...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 05-06-2005, 07:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,765
Posted By uncleneal
Alan: The 310 has been sold. Since a flat tow...

Alan: The 310 has been sold. Since a flat tow supports its own weight, all the hitch is dealing with is the drag. If you don't try to jerk it around excessively you won't hurt the hitch like you...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 05-05-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,765
Posted By uncleneal
Toad and Banks

I had a 310 that was stock and a 345 with most of a PO's Banks kit on it. The 310 would out run and get better mileage than the 345, even tho the 345 also had a GV overdrive on it. The 310 engine...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-12-2005, 07:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,276
Posted By uncleneal
The 1990 installation manual for my "old" Kelsey...

The 1990 installation manual for my "old" Kelsey Hayes hydraulic/electric brake controller states that "All Kelsey hydraulic actuated electric brakes controllers require less than .02 cubic inches...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-29-2004, 06:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,985
Posted By uncleneal
I permantly mounted mine in my '89 Squarestream. ...

I permantly mounted mine in my '89 Squarestream. I put a push-pull switch in the compartment above it and ran a wire back to the fuse box. It's wired into a (previously) unused fuse space with its...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-28-2004, 06:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,780
Posted By uncleneal
If you buy a good air compressor at Lowe's or...

If you buy a good air compressor at Lowe's or Home Depot that you don't need, you'll find that it comes in handy for a number of things. On mine, I can adjust the output air pressure down to 40 or...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-25-2004, 07:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,069
Posted By uncleneal
Winterizing takes less than an hour once you find...

Winterizing takes less than an hour once you find all the valves and do it once or twice. How long would it take to replace just one frozen pipe?

If you use a small air compressor and one of...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-25-2004, 07:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,087
Posted By uncleneal
One advantage of the Ultima is that it is half...

One advantage of the Ultima is that it is half the price of the Brakesmart.

Just unhook the cable when you're not towing like they say in the instructions. Between that and corroded cable...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-25-2004, 06:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,043
Posted By uncleneal
The '83 310 and '86 345 Motorhomes that I had...

The '83 310 and '86 345 Motorhomes that I had were both mid split baths like you're talking about. Toilet and sink on street side and shower on curb.

The 310 originally had the sink walled in...
Forum: Commercial Listings 11-24-2004, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,750
Posted By uncleneal
Talking Here's a picture of a reese in action. Maybe you...

Here's a picture of a reese in action. Maybe you could use it.
Forum: All Squarestream Trailers 11-24-2004, 05:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,567
Posted By uncleneal
Yes, the factory website lists a 5th wheel made...

Yes, the factory website lists a 5th wheel made in '89. Says the dry weight is 9100, and gross of 11,000. Lenght is not listed. I've seen one on Ebay, but not in person.

mwigo, The...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 11-06-2004, 07:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,879
Posted By uncleneal
Try Sears, they have most tools. If that...

Try Sears, they have most tools. If that doesn't work, go to your local friendly auto repair shop and find out when the Snap-on man comes around. He will have one. If you have auto shop at your...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-26-2004, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,126
Posted By uncleneal
It apparently blew when the lady was fixing...

It apparently blew when the lady was fixing breakfast. The article said the propane tank blew up, but I don't see how that could be the case. A motorhome uses a large heavy-walled horozontal tank,...
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