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Forum: Refrigerators 04-05-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By dnrtheil
Thank you for taking the time to look. I am also...

Thank you for taking the time to look. I am also looking for a burner assembly I can retro fit. All I have to do is hook up the gas line, put the thermo coupler in the flame and make a new mounting...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-03-2017, 06:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,473
Posted By dnrtheil
Dometic M52D in need of a part

Hi all, I could use some help. I broke the cylindrical burner on our vintage Dometic fridge M52D. Fridge is in a 1964 Airstream Tradewind. I have already contacted a few RV Salvage yards and looked...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-10-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,920
Posted By dnrtheil
You'll have to follow the link to see the...

You'll have to follow the link to see the photo's. Took to many to post on here.

Enjoy!
Metro Detroit 2012 pictures by dnrtheil - Photobucket...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-20-2012, 10:50 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,920
Posted By dnrtheil
Thanks to Dave and Rhonda for all the time and...

Thanks to Dave and Rhonda for all the time and work you put into these rally's. I'll post my photo's in the next couple of days. See you next year!!

Derek

P.S. Larry (a.k.a. Woody) Thanks for...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-15-2012, 05:49 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,920
Posted By dnrtheil
Remember to give your liver a rest for a couple...

Remember to give your liver a rest for a couple of days. It's going to take a beating Saturday.

Derek
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-13-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,920
Posted By dnrtheil
Okay campers, I'll post up a map of the...

Okay campers, I'll post up a map of the campground and everybody's spot if you can provide me your spot number. I'm too lazy to look back through all the posts, plus I still need to figure out what...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-02-2012, 10:53 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 14,920
Posted By dnrtheil
Good to know I was about to call. I'll wait...

Good to know I was about to call. I'll wait another day.

Derek
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 08-16-2011, 05:25 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 19,975
Posted By dnrtheil
Had a fun filled weekend. Thanks to Dave and...

Had a fun filled weekend. Thanks to Dave and Rhonda and everybody who helped out. Renee and I will not make the Fall TCT Rally @ Milford. Renee has to work, I'll be camping in Baldwin with our...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-14-2011, 10:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,178
Posted By dnrtheil
You can get air bags that fit in side the rear...

You can get air bags that fit in side the rear coil springs, I plan to do that to our TDI Jetta Sportwagon or "Jettwagon" as I like to call it. Pulled my sportbike and a weeks worth of food and gear...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-21-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Light rain all morning. Open house is becoming...

Light rain all morning. Open house is becoming happy hour at the pavilion.


Derek
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-18-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Renee and I will be arriving with Felix after 9pm...

Renee and I will be arriving with Felix after 9pm Thursday night. Looking forward to a great weekend.


Derek
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-03-2010, 07:07 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
According to my map Roger (mikethefixit) had site...

According to my map Roger (mikethefixit) had site #31.

Derek
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-30-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Renee worked on this years mix last night. She...

Renee worked on this years mix last night. She stopped me a few times while I was on the riding mower to taste test. Pretty sure I cut the whole yard, might have wandered into the neighbors yard a...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-29-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Tested our "Open House" snack again last night,...

Tested our "Open House" snack again last night, it was good.:punk: Have to move onto the drink next.:shifty: Our food for the pot luck might be the same as last year and the year before that.
...
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-27-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,438
Posted By dnrtheil
Does Luan stand up to water the way exterior...

Does Luan stand up to water the way exterior grade plywood does? I would guess that when the Luan gets wet it'll swell up.

Derek
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 07-16-2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 87,716
Posted By dnrtheil
The tripod is a store bought item (Meijer,...

The tripod is a store bought item (Meijer, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.), the legs are shock corded together and are in three pieces, pretty inexpensive, but does a great job. Steaks are great over an...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-15-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,052
Posted By dnrtheil
Hello TinCanCoop, I'll second the invite to the...

Hello TinCanCoop, I'll second the invite to the Metro-Detroit Rally. You will have a great time. Congrats on the recent purchase of your Airstream. I'll give a wave Friday night as my wife and I...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 07-15-2010, 10:49 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 87,716
Posted By dnrtheil
Just picked up our fist cast iron pan. While...

Just picked up our fist cast iron pan. While camping we cook almost everything over an open fire. I'll even boil water for pasta with a fire. These pancakes have freshly picked wild Michigan...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-09-2010, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,626
Posted By dnrtheil
To paint aluminum correctly, you'll need to apply...

To paint aluminum correctly, you'll need to apply an etching primer first. Use a little bit of soap and water with you new striping and it'll go on smooth.

Derek
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-08-2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Updated Map...

Updated Map...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-07-2010, 11:32 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Lunch...

Lunch...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-07-2010, 06:52 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Updated Felix '64, not bored at work, just...

Updated

Felix '64, not bored at work, just side tracked.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-06-2010, 07:09 AM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Last week I went back trough all of the posts and...

Last week I went back trough all of the posts and came up with this map.
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-11-2010, 11:07 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,784
Posted By dnrtheil
I would try this Diamond Clear Gloss Set...

I would try this Diamond Clear Gloss Set (https://www.eastwood.com/diamond-clear-gloss-set.html) As far as I know there is not a clear produced that will stick to bare aluminum for very long.

Derek
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 05-06-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,667
Posted By dnrtheil
SEM 39537 is a two part epoxy that could be used...

SEM 39537 is a two part epoxy that could be used instead of rivets if you build the door like markdoane did. This is the same epoxy that holds many automotive panels together. Most any automotive...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 04-30-2010, 11:57 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,282
Posted By dnrtheil
I would make it as light as you can but still...

I would make it as light as you can but still strong. I made using aluminum angle and a material called Alupanel (used in the sign industry) its all glued (two part epoxy for metal "LORD 406") and...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-26-2010, 03:21 PM
Replies: 783
Views: 58,180
Posted By dnrtheil
Reservation has been made. Do not know what site...

Reservation has been made. Do not know what site we'll be in, I like to be surprised. I did ask for full hook-ups. We'll arrive Thursday night.

Bye the way, HI, it's been a while since I've been...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 12-31-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
One last post from me before this thread is put...

One last post from me before this thread is put to rest. During snowmobile season I do not get on Air Forums very often, but Rob's post about leaving the WBCCI has brought me back in and I have...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-26-2009, 10:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,394
Posted By dnrtheil
After installing a new board from Dinosaur (I...

After installing a new board from Dinosaur (I went with the Fan 50), a new electrode and a new fan limit switch (this is the one that shuts off the fan after the furnace cools down). The furnace lit...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-23-2009, 11:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,394
Posted By dnrtheil
I have had the gas line apart just a sit goes...

I have had the gas line apart just a sit goes into the furnace valve. I can smell gas coming out of the furnace exhaust vent, after the furnace goes through it's three try start up.

Thanks for...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-23-2009, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,394
Posted By dnrtheil
My gas lines are all new, they were installed...

My gas lines are all new, they were installed last fall. Everything involved with gas delivery is new except for the tanks. I was wondering if it was possible to get bad LP gas, but every other gas...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-22-2009, 11:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,394
Posted By dnrtheil
The combustion fan blows too much air to keep a...

The combustion fan blows too much air to keep a match lit plus I am afraid to even try a long lighter, thinking the flame will shoot out the small hole (where the electrode is installed) like a jet...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-22-2009, 06:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,394
Posted By dnrtheil
I can hear the sail switch click just after the...

I can hear the sail switch click just after the fan starts to blow, I also hooked up a continuity checker to the sail switch. I am 100% sure it is working. Also I have the A/S plugged into 120 volt...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-21-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,394
Posted By dnrtheil
I have thought about checking the grounds and...

I have thought about checking the grounds and other connections at the board and replacing the wire going from the board to the electrode.



I am certain gas is getting into the combustion...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-21-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,394
Posted By dnrtheil
When the electrode fires or sparks, should it be...

When the electrode fires or sparks, should it be constant or not? Should you be able to hear the spark click like on a house furnace? I installed a new electrode and it still will not start. I am...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-16-2009, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,394
Posted By dnrtheil
Can you Help with my Furnace Problem

Long story short.
Used Furnace NT30 with spark ignition.
After install, the furnace ran through two complete cycles, fan start, heat up, cool down, fan off. On the third try it would not produce a...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-12-2009, 07:01 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
Hi Mike, I figured you were going camping while I...

Hi Mike, I figured you were going camping while I was loading the dirt bike and hooking onto the Airstream Friday night in the rain. Woke up in Baldwin Saturday to frost and sun, about 3:30 pm it...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-01-2009, 07:03 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
This is just wrong. Hi Dave, hope your...

This is just wrong.



Hi Dave, hope your Birthday was a great one!!

Derek
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-10-2009, 11:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,699
Posted By dnrtheil
What I used was 3/4" wide aluminum trim designed...

What I used was 3/4" wide aluminum trim designed to be used with carpeting. I bought everything both of my local Menards had, I have also seen it at our local hardware store. Go to the carpet area....
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-10-2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,143
Posted By dnrtheil
The tray is made using a material called...

The tray is made using a material called alupanel. It's two pieces of .3mm aluminum with a polyethylene core. Should last a very long time, we have been using for a couple of years now in the sign...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-08-2009, 07:31 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
It's Street Rods weekend here in Kalamazoo -- it...

It's Street Rods weekend here in Kalamazoo -- it WILL NOT rain!!:angry:
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-03-2009, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
Think I'll be staying home that weekend, cuz if...

Think I'll be staying home that weekend, cuz if Mike and his family are going camping chances are it's going to rain. :lol:

Derek
Forum: Our Community 08-21-2009, 08:50 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,548
Posted By dnrtheil
On my drive home from work tonight, .I saw a...

On my drive home from work tonight, .I saw a newer A/S being pulled by a van heading north on Lovers Lane in Portage, MI. Then saw the same unit traveling east on Centre Street near Oakland Drive...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-21-2009, 08:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,143
Posted By dnrtheil
If you would like, you can go to this link ...

If you would like, you can go to this link

https://s518.photobucket.com/albums/u343/dnrtheil/Airstream%20Bathroom/ (https://s518.photobucket.com/albums/u343/dnrtheil/Airstream%20Bathroom/)

...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-07-2009, 07:14 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
I took the video with my camera, if you send me...

I took the video with my camera, if you send me your e-mail I should be able to send you a copy. The file size is 8.2MB. You might also be able to copy it right from photobucket, at the top of each...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-03-2009, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
Quick note for now, I am uploading 119 pictures...

Quick note for now, I am uploading 119 pictures to the photobucket album. The photos you'll see taken from above were taken from a top the mothership (Thanks Buck). Like the rest I had a great...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-30-2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
Fire wood and garbage can have been loaded in the...

Fire wood and garbage can have been loaded in the truck, fridge is on, to cool the beer. Felix has been packed and needs just a couple final interior details finished up Friday morning. Just...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-29-2009, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
Hooray - more newbies!

Welcome! Can't wait to meet you!
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-29-2009, 04:11 PM
Replies: 1,001
Views: 66,942
Posted By dnrtheil
Misc stuff --

We've got a couple super-douper sized bags of chips to contribute for Friday.
Dave/Rhonda let us know if you'll need more buns/franks/etc. We'll be happy to pick those up - we're within 5 minutes...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-29-2009, 11:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,543
Posted By dnrtheil
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