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Forum: Our Community 03-09-2010, 07:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,426
Posted By 83Excella
So the nazi moderators strike again. Well those...

So the nazi moderators strike again. Well those interested can check into the rv radio network www.rvradionetwork.com (https://www.rvradionetwork.com) where camping and amateur radio IS coodinated...
Forum: Our Community 02-26-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,426
Posted By 83Excella
I'm in. For those who are not hams but are...

I'm in. For those who are not hams but are interested in becoming one we hams can point you in the right direction.
Forum: 2002 - 2005 International 09-07-2002, 05:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,771
Posted By 83Excella
Another cheapening of their product?

I'm very surprised to hear this as a covered insulated bottom has been a trademark of their product. Guess they found another corner to cut.

John
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-04-2002, 08:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,700
Posted By 83Excella
Argosy models

The following was copied from the VAC list.

From: Charlie/Betty Burke <cbburke@velocitus.net>
Subject: Re: Argosy Models

The Argosy production run was in two groups. The more familiar round...
Forum: Our Community 09-04-2002, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,355
Posted By 83Excella
Own repairs

Contact Secretarial Services listed in the dealer/vendor forum and order an owners & service manual they will tell you everything you want to know about your trailer. His practice of using a bleach...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-04-2002, 08:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,143
Posted By 83Excella
New owner

JLD,
As much and as hard as we wish AS's are not immune to leaks and recaulking, as you say you have 2 weeks to find out as much information as you can and your off to a good start. Being a center...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-03-2002, 07:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,317
Posted By 83Excella
AS desk

Vern,
That is one sharp picture. I bet she really loves her job. :D

John
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-03-2002, 06:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,700
Posted By 83Excella
Argosy trailers

I started this thread so at least you can post about Argosy's here but there is no seperate forum yet.

Update 9/4/02; An argosy forum was added unfortunately it is in the Limited forum I will post...
Forum: Our Community 09-02-2002, 01:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,044
Posted By 83Excella
Go to www.vintageAirstream.com and there is a...

Go to www.vintageAirstream.com and there is a checklist on what to look for when buying/restoring.

John
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-30-2002, 10:24 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,059
Posted By 83Excella
Members at large

While on the subject.
The Nebraska unit has proposed an amendment to the Int'l constitution that reads...

"Members at large; This category of membership is limited to 1 year. Following this 1...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-22-2002, 08:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,940
Posted By 83Excella
lightweight

Why are you removing the furnace?

John
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 08-22-2002, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,513
Posted By 83Excella
Remote changeover

There is an interesting product evaluation in this months Trailer Life (9/02) about a remote changeover indicator from Marshall gas controls, a light you hookup to the tanks and run in the trailer...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-21-2002, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,998
Posted By 83Excella
Univolt testing

You can test your univolt using a voltmeter at the battery, with the univolt off you should read battery volts, with the univolt charging you should be reading 1.5V higher than battery volts, I will...
Forum: Our Community 08-21-2002, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,459
Posted By 83Excella
Spare tire

There is a spare tire rack you can have installed that attaches to one side of the A frame and stores the tire under the front of the trailer, the underside skin has to be cut for it to fit though. I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2002, 08:31 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,099
Posted By 83Excella
Towing with a matchbox

Jim Clark,
That is a beautiful response.

John
Forum: Insurance & Claims 08-21-2002, 08:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,951
Posted By 83Excella
Insurance

My foremost is a bit higher than yours but not $300 more, they were quoting you a $463 policy??? $163 plus $300(savings) = $463.

John
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-21-2002, 08:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,103
Posted By 83Excella
Rear end seperation kit

The frame kit is welded or bolted to the frame within the wheel wells. They are not welded behind the wheels as I previously stated.

Not to throw more fuel on the fire but it just doesnt make...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-20-2002, 09:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,285
Posted By 83Excella
Corrosion

Looks like corrosion to me and you will need to eliminate it or it will return, getting in the corners will be tough but try covering it with some POR-15 silver after you clean it up. You can use...
Forum: Our Community 08-19-2002, 08:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By 83Excella
More...

From the VAC website (www.airstream.net)...

"Travel Trailer: A Visual History of Mobile America" (2002) By Bryan Burkhart, Phil Noyes & Allison Arieff

The newest book by the team of Bryan...
Forum: Our Community 08-19-2002, 08:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,949
Posted By 83Excella
Ms. dealer

The only dealer listed in the directory for Mississippi is RV Repair & Sales, 4749 80-W., Jackson, MS. 39209. 601-922-5153.

John
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-18-2002, 08:44 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,631
Posted By 83Excella
Cleaning plastic

To clean stains from plastic storage containers a paste of baking soda and water is used and it is rubbed into the stain and rinsed with vinegar (optional) and washed normally with soap & water, I...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-18-2002, 08:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,103
Posted By 83Excella
Tail dragger (tail droop)

"Andy at Inland Rv believes passionately about this. He contends it is the source of the dreaded "tail droop" in the 70's rear bath models. But his is about the last place on the planet where it can...
Forum: Our Community 08-18-2002, 01:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,781
Posted By 83Excella
Trailer book

I would think Barnes & Noble or Waldens books would carry it, both are online & you can order online.

John
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 08-17-2002, 10:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,252
Posted By 83Excella
Zip-Dee awnings

You mean the awnings? they dont protect the window from breakage but do provide shade. Some trailers only have them on the curb side others have them all around. Commonly referred to as Zip-Dee's....
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-17-2002, 10:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,103
Posted By 83Excella
Wheel balancing

The interesting thing about this wheel balancing thing is if you brought your trailer to any AS dealer in the country and asked for a wheel/hub balancing they couldnt do it for you because they are...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-16-2002, 09:24 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,873
Posted By 83Excella
David, I thought the reel hose was to hook up...

David,
I thought the reel hose was to hook up to city water? you can use the hose like at your house to water the flowers when there is no city water? and the electric is it just like an extension...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-16-2002, 08:40 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,873
Posted By 83Excella
Reel option

I saw a picture the other day of the reel system in another trailer, very cool idea, I'm surprised you dont see it in wide use today.

John
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-16-2002, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,494
Posted By 83Excella
Class 3 hitch

According to the Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide* a class 3 hitch is heavy duty for 3,501 - 5,000 lb gross trailer weight, and that weight can be increased with a weight distributing hitch.

* I...
Forum: Tires 08-16-2002, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,803
Posted By 83Excella
Tire opinion

www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1392

also,

www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1389

John
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-16-2002, 03:27 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 32,873
Posted By 83Excella
Winterizing

Nifty, You can just drain your hot water tank instead of filling with anti-freeze, some water will remain but will not do any harm over the winter. If you dont have a bypass kit installed now is a...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-16-2002, 08:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,938
Posted By 83Excella
Window tinting

I recently learned a valuable lesson on tinting, once tinting is on it is very difficult to remove so much so I will not tint the windows on anything anymore, I promise.

John
Forum: Tires 08-16-2002, 08:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 33,593
Posted By 83Excella
Tires aint pretty

Obviously a very debatable topic on both sides, I think the important thing is as long as you are making an informed decision between ST & LT and you are aware of the differences between them it...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-16-2002, 08:22 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,106
Posted By 83Excella
Wing window

Charles,
I would go with the double for the original look, and it should last as long as the ones in there now right? 25 or so years will be a while before you have change it again and the single...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-15-2002, 10:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,259
Posted By 83Excella
fry pan

Yes but would'nt that work until you did find an original?

John
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-15-2002, 10:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,917
Posted By 83Excella
hitch

Brian,
I was surprised when the ups guy 'lugged' the boxes up to my door, they are too heavy for cardboard boxes, they are shipped in two boxes. Bummer about the parts missing and delays, after the...
Forum: Our Community 08-15-2002, 09:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,106
Posted By 83Excella
Restore/sell

Depends what your plans are, do you plan on going camping? if so you already have a trailer. Do the appliances work or does the dealer just plan on replacing them because they are old? if they work...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-15-2002, 08:46 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,259
Posted By 83Excella
Sewer drain cap

Shari,
Have you considered using a pvc pipe cap and cutting it to fit? and you could probably make and glue a gasket for the inside.

John
Forum: Tires 08-15-2002, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 33,593
Posted By 83Excella
Proper tires

I think the person from Goodyear/Dunlop who replied to you does not know a tire from a donut, there is a difference and to the majority or trailer owners it's a big one when factoring in safety on...
Forum: Tires 08-14-2002, 08:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,999
Posted By 83Excella
Trailer tire safety article

This months TL has a real good article on rv tires, covers inflation, size, tools, maintenance. Recommended reading.

John
Forum: Our Community 08-14-2002, 08:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,292
Posted By 83Excella
Where to camp

Both Woodall's & Trailer Life camping directories are online, links are in the links forum.

John
Forum: Insurance & Claims 08-14-2002, 08:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,951
Posted By 83Excella
Insurance

Give Foremost a call through this link. They specialize in rv's & AS's. I've been happy with them & they have roadside assistance too.

www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=699...
Forum: Our Community 08-13-2002, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,622
Posted By 83Excella
Homemade MH

Check out this neat little homemade gem and it's aluminum too.

www3.telus.net/motorhome/index.htm

John
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 08-13-2002, 09:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,130
Posted By 83Excella
Vintage trailer rally

From the vintage trailer club...

Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:38:43 -0000
From: n2vintage
Subject: Vintage Trailer RALLY...soooooon!!!!!

Héy you vintage trailer nuts, Just another remnider...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 08-13-2002, 09:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,514
Posted By 83Excella
Local units

Jody,
You may want to look into the Wash. DC unit, they are a pretty popular unit as well as the newest, have younger members, their web page can be found through www.wbcci.org

John
Forum: 1978- 1979 Excella 500 08-13-2002, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,362
Posted By 83Excella
water heater drain plug

That too is on the outside, it is a 7/8 hex plug either plastic or aluminum, some water will remain in the tank with the plug out.
Forum: 1978- 1979 Excella 500 08-13-2002, 09:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,362
Posted By 83Excella
Water heater pressure valve

The pressure relief is on the outside of the trailer on the water heater and should vent to the outside of the trailer you wouldnt want that hot water going to the inside. The valve should be tested...
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 08-13-2002, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,109
Posted By 83Excella
What year vintage?

According to the Vintage Airstream Club (VAC) an Airstream becomes vintage when it is 25 years or older. Also, the poll button is when you want to poll a question or such you can probably go back and...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-12-2002, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,106
Posted By 83Excella
windows

A double pane window will insulate better than a single pane, same theory as storm windows on your home.

John
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-12-2002, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,772
Posted By 83Excella
shops

It has come up, there is a Dealer/Resource forum that members can post about their experiences good & bad, recommend and not recommend. There is also karma (in the lower right of the box) but I know...
Forum: On The Road... 08-12-2002, 08:15 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,474
Posted By 83Excella
guns

Like the old saying goes...
When guns are outlawed, only outlaws will have guns.

Another I see & like often is... Tresspassers will be shot, survivors will be prosecuted.

John
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