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Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-02-2009, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,518
Posted By kwoolston
All valid suggestions, and I thank you all. Plug...

All valid suggestions, and I thank you all. Plug is fine. It worked two months ago on my TV. Silly me, sold the TV. Buyer had the problem and backed out of the purchase. Turns out, Camping World and...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-30-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,518
Posted By kwoolston
Well, I've got power all the way back to the...

Well, I've got power all the way back to the drums............what next??
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-28-2009, 09:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,518
Posted By kwoolston
By the way, it is a 1967 Overlander, 26'

By the way, it is a 1967 Overlander, 26'
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-28-2009, 09:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,518
Posted By kwoolston
Tracking down brake failure

Two months ago, a trip to Colorado and the brakes were fine. This weekend, ready to sell the Overlander, the buyers TV couldn't activate the brakes and no road side turn or brake light. Curb side was...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-14-2009, 03:35 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
The old 78 is gone, but replaced with a 67...

The old 78 is gone, but replaced with a 67 Overlander. Anyone explain the tail lights on this baby?? Most photos of these show a wider layout............... skinnier on older ones, but we have all...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-23-2008, 06:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
Thumbs up Thanks for the last couple of posts. After Andy's...

Thanks for the last couple of posts. After Andy's post, I felt a little stupid, but went out and did what I had to do anyway. Last post is absolutely correct....don't rely on the colors. I couldn't...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-22-2008, 10:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
HHHHHHHhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

HHHHHHHhhhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-19-2008, 09:52 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
Wiring Confusion

Ok, I dig into the wiring today. Now, keep in mind I'm a school principal, not an electrician.:rolleyes:

I take the 6pin apart :brows: and find two odd things. The blue wire, that diagrams show...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-17-2008, 10:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
OK, and here is the last peice of the puzzle that...

OK, and here is the last peice of the puzzle that I woke up thinking about this morning. The AS has an old 6 pin connector. I've put a 7 pin adaptor on it before plugging into the Expedition's 7 pin...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-16-2008, 04:44 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
Angry Prodigy sadness

OK, here we go again. Installed the prodigy this morning. 1 red dot and and, well that's about it. NC with the manuak adjust. Reckon I'm gonna be diggin into those brakes and the wiring..........
...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-25-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
HHHHHHhmmmmmmmm. OK, I think I can get to her...

HHHHHHhmmmmmmmm. OK, I think I can get to her again this weekend. We'll see. Also gotta work on the wd hitch (another thread). Once I get that, I'll get to the electric and brakes.......I'm sure I'll...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-25-2008, 06:58 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
There IS a plug connector under the dash, so that...

There IS a plug connector under the dash, so that will be the easy part. Then, when you say wire to the NEW wiring diagram, are you saying wire it to match the outputs on the Expedition?? That makes...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-25-2008, 06:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
Anyody use the Draw Tite Activator II??

Anyody use the Draw Tite Activator II??
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-23-2008, 08:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
braek controller

The Teekonsha seems to be the preferred unit - prodigy and/or p3. Any thoughts for the 31' Soveriegn with an 04 5.4L Ford Expedition TV:blink:?
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 02-23-2008, 08:30 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 60,561
Posted By kwoolston
Great job on the 78. We also rebuilt a 78...

Great job on the 78. We also rebuilt a 78 sovereign, international. I need to repair a leak in the toilet, work on the brakes, and she'll be ready for the beach as well. Spring break '08- San...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-19-2008, 08:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
juel, I saw a real nice one on the airstream...

juel,
I saw a real nice one on the airstream website - look at their online store.....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-19-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By kwoolston
Hey Russell, We're up in Globe - Copper capitol...

Hey Russell,
We're up in Globe - Copper capitol of Gila county, at least. I'll look around and see if I can find someone working at the mine scales...........

If you ever go through, get a hold...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-19-2008, 08:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By kwoolston
OK, GVWR is 7100.............Factory trailer...

OK, GVWR is 7100.............Factory trailer weight w/o options is 4850. This according to the owners manual - yeah, came with the trailer. The only thing I can think of as extra is the ac unit. we...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-19-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By kwoolston
Thanks..........2air.........I've seen your name...

Thanks..........2air.........I've seen your name around quite a bit. You da' man. Thanks for all your help. By the way, shot over to another link, and they talked about earning rivets. Not that that...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-19-2008, 07:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By kwoolston
Too many numbers here.............

OK, you are right, GCWR is 14,500 and trailer weight is 8650 w/o wd hitch. With wd hitch, Trailer wieght goes to 8950 and wd hitch weight is 895. Again, takes care of my GCWR and wd hitch should be...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-19-2008, 07:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,458
Posted By kwoolston
Cool Hitch envy of w-d-phobia????

Ok, I'm going to get some more information to share with you, but I gotta tell you, I'm an elementary school Principal, not a hitch-master, so I'm gonna need some help figuring out my hitch...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-16-2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
video at: 1978 Airstream Sovereign International...

video at: 1978 Airstream Sovereign International (https://www.r2rweb.com/airstream.htm)

I'll try to attach one here later.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-16-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
I did the windows, and boy that was fun. As...

I did the windows, and boy that was fun. As suggested and recommended on ASF, I broke out the inner pane of the vista wondows......a punch, a hammer and steady hand. Tap it first, then harder nad...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-16-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
Pic's are on post 18, if you haven't seen them....

Pic's are on post 18, if you haven't seen them. More are available.....We painted ALL brown laminate surfaces......primer, then paint. Caulked everything, then painted ceiling two tone blue. Wife...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-16-2008, 09:02 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
Before and After........

Before and after........living room and galley..........1978 Sovereign International
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-16-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
Ok, after the pic, I better understand the...

Ok, after the pic, I better understand the plastic cover question. NO, there is not a large, 2ft x ?? cover on teh front of the trailer, behind the LP tanks. There IS a little gray boc, 4in x 4in on...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-15-2008, 10:14 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
yes, there is...........and so, having not...

yes, there is...........and so, having not crawled all the way under, I beleive they are electric. Wires at the inside drum would also suggest such. I've heard there could be a combination, even.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-15-2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
Inside is about done. Need to work on the...

Inside is about done. Need to work on the toilet........seems it leaks. Out and back in several times now, but she still leaks. Of course, ya can't hook up the water and see what I need to see all at...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-15-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,659
Posted By kwoolston
Brakes and Controllers

I've just finished a 'remodel' of my 76 international sovereign:). Quite fun and ready for the beach. Now, about moving the bullet.........

I've towed it twice with my 06 F250, w/o brake...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-16-2007, 09:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,033
Posted By kwoolston
We've got a 78 Soveriegn, 31 foot. Traded up from...

We've got a 78 Soveriegn, 31 foot. Traded up from a 05 Holiday Rambler Presidential fifth wheel. Still have the 06 Ford F250 and boy does it smoke it up, down and all around.

Most of the time, I...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-16-2007, 09:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,346
Posted By kwoolston
Exclamation propane gas seapage

This is very sad. A message for caution for all of us.

I have a heater that slowly emits gas when not running. When runnng, no gas smell - when not running, propane, although a very small amount....
Forum: Windows & Screens 07-29-2007, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,644
Posted By kwoolston
Window fun

I just did 5 of the 7 tinted windows in our 78 sovereign......Saturday and Sunday work, with a few other chores mixed in.

Isn't that hard. They are heavy, be careful. Mine are held together with...
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-22-2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,472
Posted By kwoolston
blubbles

I've got 'em too. On side an rear windows, and my top three......whatver you call them windows. Kinda makes you hate to open the windows. Will watch you board to see what happens..........
Forum: Community Polls 06-22-2007, 11:08 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 19,429
Posted By kwoolston
Where'd it go??

I tow with an 06 4x4 F250 Power Stroke Diesel - extended cab. I bought the truck to tow a '05 15k lb, 34 ft fifth wheel. We've traded up to 1978, 7100 lb A/S International Soveriegn. If I couldn't...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-22-2007, 07:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
She's home.........

Got home late last night after a long, hot day in Phoenix - 115 :angry: degrees - waiting for new tires and a wheel bearing pack. Got home and couldnt get her to clear the dip at the curb and going...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-21-2007, 07:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
Here she is.........

1978 Sovereign, she's coming home today..........

We're excited, isn't that weird??
Forum: Member Introductions 06-20-2007, 11:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
Thanks.......

Since she doesn't come home until tomorrow, I have jsut the four pic's that were part of the classified. Soon as I figure out how and where to post, then I'll get them out there.............
...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-20-2007, 10:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,879
Posted By kwoolston
Greetings........

What a rush. After spending a year living in our 2005, $65K Holiday Rambler Presidential fifth wheel, then storing it (and of course still paying for it) for a year. We sold it. Came home and cried...
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