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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-18-2019, 05:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,721
Posted By meadowlm
Thank you for the reply. It is very...

Thank you for the reply.
It is very dissapointing call and be told one thing, order the parts, and then be told, that is not possible.
It does seem like with the possiblilty of mulpiple zones of...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-17-2019, 06:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,721
Posted By meadowlm
Dometic Blizzard with a Heat strip?

Good evening all.
I just put a 15000 Domentic Blizzard on our 25 ft tradewind. My goal was to install this with the heat strip controlled by the CCCII thermostat. The thought being, turn on the heat...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-01-2012, 03:21 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 32,116
Posted By meadowlm
I have used two sheets of waxed paper sandwiched...

I have used two sheets of waxed paper sandwiched between two 2x8’s to move some pretty big stuff. A long time ago I saw it used to get two mobile home halve together.
I am not saying it is right for...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 10-11-2011, 05:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 944
Posted By meadowlm
Thanks

I was in the process of making some Tambour, and noticed the scoll was missing. That was disappointing.
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 10-10-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 944
Posted By meadowlm
Am I missing a Scroll?

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Just checking but, is there supposed to be a scroll for the short tambour right under the sink?
(the top portion of the scroll is there, the bottom section is not)


Thanks,
Will
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-13-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By meadowlm
try white to white, black to black and red to...

try white to white, black to black and red to red.
see if that works.
the switching is done with relays in the AC unit.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-13-2011, 02:35 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By meadowlm
the white wire is a neutral, the black wire...

the white wire is a neutral, the black wire switches to either black/blue/or red depending on what speed you want it to run.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-12-2011, 05:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By meadowlm
Mine did not quit completely. It actually would...

Mine did not quit completely. It actually would not stop running. the winding sorted to the motor case.
The blower wheel came off pretty easily. I may have used liquid wrench on it to get it moving.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-11-2011, 06:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By meadowlm
You will have to put a wire nut on the wire from...

You will have to put a wire nut on the wire from the external capacitor because the new motor has a capacitor, also the new motor has three speeds, just use high and low. And when you cut off the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-11-2011, 06:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By meadowlm
137352 137353 137354 I cut it off...

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I cut it off with a hacksaw.
granger part number was 4uu33.
Forum: 1990 - 1993 Excella 08-04-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,272
Posted By meadowlm
Anytime you are repairing a crack, it is a good...

Anytime you are repairing a crack, it is a good idea to drill a small hole (1/8 or so) in the leading edge of the crack.
The hole will keep it from spreading further.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-22-2011, 05:12 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By meadowlm
I prchased a (inside) fan motor for my 72 from...

I prchased a (inside) fan motor for my 72 from Granger. Could not find the exact match but could find one that had the shaft out both sides of the motor. Some times you have to think outside of the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2011, 08:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By meadowlm
Now I can take that trip off on taxes. I learned...

Now I can take that trip off on taxes. I learned something about piping. Alright!
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2011, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By meadowlm
I am not sure. It had a pipe sticking up about...

I am not sure. It had a pipe sticking up about three feet high with a valve/lever at the top. Just checked it out at TSC. I understand now.

Thank you very much.

Will
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,503
Posted By meadowlm
Water supply question at a state park.

Let me preface this post by saying I am an Engineer…
The wife and I took the airstream to Cheaha State park in Alabama. The camp ground had a water issue and I don’t understand what was happening....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-24-2011, 11:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By meadowlm
I had a similar issue with my 72 trade wind. It...

I had a similar issue with my 72 trade wind. It turned out that one of the windings on the motor was bad. My symptoms were that the blower motor was actually running with the ac off. I thought I had...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-21-2011, 07:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,394
Posted By meadowlm
That web site has some very interesting travel...

That web site has some very interesting travel journals! It covers some of the evolution of the vehicle.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 12-22-2009, 06:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,347
Posted By meadowlm
RichHog, You are right. Ours is a double in the...

RichHog,
You are right. Ours is a double in the middle. I do not understand your question about the wet bath. My bath is a shower only. does that answer it?
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 12-20-2009, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,347
Posted By meadowlm
light switches on '72 tradewind

I have the interior panel (just inside of the door) on my 72 tradewind. There are two switches in that panel (one of them is bad). What do they switch?
Also there are 5 wires behind that panel. What...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-01-2009, 05:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,650
Posted By meadowlm
I looked at my ammeter last night but didnt...

I looked at my ammeter last night but didnt complete what I was looking to test. I will look some more tonight and let you know the results.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-31-2009, 05:50 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,650
Posted By meadowlm
I will check on my unit tonight and see how I can...

I will check on my unit tonight and see how I can make the ammeter move by itself. This would verify that th ammeter is funtioning and all wires are connected at the ammeter itself.
For example, I...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-25-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,650
Posted By meadowlm
ammeters

The answer from wiki is correct. The only differences are that the ammeter they are talking about has an internal shunt and it is in the positive wire. We are talking about an external shunt and the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-24-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,650
Posted By meadowlm
having trouble attaching my image

some one double check me, but here is how I would do it
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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-24-2009, 06:21 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,650
Posted By meadowlm
Based on the schematic that Azflycaster put up,...

Based on the schematic that Azflycaster put up, the shunt has four connections.
1 to the battery neg through a fuse
2 to the neg load
3 and 4 to the ammeter.

The top picture shows the shunt 1...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-25-2009, 03:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,987
Posted By meadowlm
1000 words

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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-25-2009, 09:48 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,987
Posted By meadowlm
I have a 72 Tradewind with an Armstrong and the...

I have a 72 Tradewind with an Armstrong and the start circuit is in a box on the side of the unit opposite from the compressor. (outside on the top)

Will
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-23-2009, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,403
Posted By meadowlm
Do you have a schematic for the Air Conditioning...

Do you have a schematic for the Air Conditioning unit? I have one for my 72 Armstrong and can send it to you if you need it.
Check the wiring going to the compressor. If there is 110/120 going to...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 04-05-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,435
Posted By meadowlm
coleman makes an oven too

I have not used it in an airstream, but I have made breads and cookies on a camp stove
with one.
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Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 03-15-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,219
Posted By meadowlm
I have been thinking about brakes too

A 12 x 2 cylinder has 75.4 in^2 of surface area (I dont know how much area the shoes actually in contact with the drum)
A 10 x 2.25 cylinder has 70.6 in^2 of surface area.
the difference in area is...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-12-2008, 08:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,990
Posted By meadowlm
Black Water Tank Repair...

Black Water Tank Repair (https://www.knology.net/~tcwilliams/BlackTank.htm)
check out this page also.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-12-2008, 08:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,990
Posted By meadowlm
If the part is made of ABS plastic, then you can...

If the part is made of ABS plastic, then you can buy a sheet of ABS plastic and use some ABS cement to glue the sheet to the under side of the counter. There is a lot of info on the web concerning...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-13-2007, 12:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By meadowlm
Thanks to all of you! I will pass on the tip to...

Thanks to all of you! I will pass on the tip to my husband about the water lines - it does not get that cold that often here, but when it does, it is still best to be prepared.

Question about...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-12-2007, 11:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By meadowlm
Newbie owner of Airstream - 72 Tradewind

Hello,
After looking Ebay and reading various airstream sites we have stepped out and purchased a 1972 Tradewind! My husband and I had tent camped for years and moved up to an old popup three years...
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