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Forum: Boondocking 08-13-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,424
Posted By drjudy
Dogs: Boondocking Off the Grid and Beyond

The (99% Homo sapiens 1% Homo neanderthalensis) pets of Blue Heeler owners Bodie the Bruce (from Filmore dobie rescue, originally from Tulare Animal Shelter) and She’LA (she from LA Westside German...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-29-2023, 02:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By drjudy
I don’t have the hat channel specifically for...

I don’t have the hat channel specifically for the straight guides but glad to look-see if it will work for straight s sorry just saw this. You can also pm me on Facebook
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-26-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 170
Posted By drjudy
Aluminum Mini Blinds SOLD - California

I have the following mini blinds for a 1980 s 28 airstream mid bath rear twin front and back panoramic window model. There are no blinds for the corner pano windows of course:

42 w x 29 L 2 ...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-12-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 382
Posted By drjudy
Tambour Hardware 70 s 80 s - California

On the final stretch of remodeling our 1985 sovereign rear twin bed mid bath model. Have taken most of the aluminum interior cabinet framing to recycle 60 made! . Now we are cleaning up and I d like...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-01-2023, 06:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,794
Posted By drjudy
Outwater industries has a good replacement in...

Outwater industries has a good replacement in maple or oak on mdf. they have several sizes and I found one that matches the size of mine in our 1985. I rattle can paint it anyway so the finish wasn't...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 06-01-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,080
Posted By drjudy
Tambour material source

https://www.outwater.com/V1231-PARENT?quantity=1&species=63
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-01-2023, 12:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,054
Posted By drjudy
Tambour material source

https://www.outwater.com/V1231-PARENT?quantity=1&species=63

I spray paint the tambour I am still using (in the end caps) with krylon or Rustoleum rattle cans (end cap tambour is Krylon rose gold...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-01-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 738
Posted By drjudy
Tambour material

https://www.outwater.com/V1231-PARENT?quantity=1&species=63

Very close to what was in our 1985. I choose to spray paint mine.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-01-2023, 12:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,794
Posted By drjudy
Tambour Replacement Material

From Outwater Industries (https://www.outwater.com/V1231-PARENT?quantity=1&species=63

I compared the materials from my 1985 Airstream Sovereign (which had a number of different finishes on the...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-31-2023, 08:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 420
Posted By drjudy
1985 sovereign. Copper (dual wall) vessel sink....

1985 sovereign. Copper (dual wall) vessel sink. Be sure to seal it onto the countertop (we used corian from previous house kitchen remodel). The pex to the house-type faucet was a challenge. Used top...
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,054
Posted By drjudy
I actually got in contact with Michelle last year...

I actually got in contact with Michelle last year and got her to fill an order from the year before. I drove to the site but no one was there. I’d like to offer to help her with her company but it’s...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 10-09-2022, 02:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 645
Posted By drjudy
Hi I’m just guessing when you mentioned...

Hi I’m just guessing when you mentioned national bank that the loan was written as an assumable loan. If I’m not correct in this I apologize. (We have nearly finished restoration on a 1985...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-29-2022, 11:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 334
Posted By drjudy
Can you post the length? (Not including tongue)...

Can you post the length? (Not including tongue) and if you have the windows and/or lights?
Forum: Tires 07-24-2022, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By drjudy
419967

419967
Forum: Tires 07-24-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By drjudy
Tire Covers / wheel well skirts

DIY TIRE SKIRT (1 pair)

4 yards 7.5 mm Keder from Keder solutions LLC (item 75-W212) (also comes in white)

2.5 yards outdoor fabric of your choice; 58-60” wide

4 yards Velcro sew-on 3/4”
...
Forum: Tires 07-15-2022, 07:14 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,893
Posted By drjudy
My aluminum channel has ID of 5/16 (8.5 mm) and...

My aluminum channel has ID of 5/16 (8.5 mm) and that’s the same OD as keder tape sold by sailrite and vts. So it won’t slide easily. I see keder has a website and sells all thicknesses. I found this...
Forum: Tires 07-15-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By drjudy
Ah just found keder has their own website with...

Ah just found keder has their own website with products in various diameters. Unfortunately found it at 2:02 pm PDST and they were closed. To be continued…
Forum: Tires 07-15-2022, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By drjudy
Follow up: the channel ID of 5/16” was too tight...

Follow up: the channel ID of 5/16” was too tight for the “keder” sold by sailrite. I’ve purchased coated SS wire from big box and poly webbing to make my own.
Forum: Refrigerators 07-13-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,417
Posted By drjudy
Before you blame Airstream maybe think about...

Before you blame Airstream maybe think about putting the responsibility on NorCold. Yes AS chose to place these. We paid $1800 for a “new” (local RV parts store) NorCold bottom freezer and it came...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-07-2022, 11:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,549
Posted By drjudy
Zapper (who has PMs blocked) there is an AS...

Zapper (who has PMs blocked) there is an AS dealer in Temecula/Murietta area and also RV solutions in San Diego. Don’t know about the one in Temecula but RV solutions doesn’t do wheel/bearing work:...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-07-2022, 02:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,303
Posted By drjudy
When we were removing the old 1/2” plywood with...

When we were removing the old 1/2” plywood with the fake honey oak contact paper there it was: melted, black contact paper next to the absorption pipes up high. This was a 2003 Dometic in a 1985 AS...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-07-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,535
Posted By drjudy
Hmmm… when we removed the interior (not the inner...

Hmmm… when we removed the interior (not the inner skin) the shower sidewall was literally self-peeling contact paper over corrugated cardboard. I’m not convinced that is “Quality materials”
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-07-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,433
Posted By drjudy
I had a local lady make new curtains using JC...

I had a local lady make new curtains using JC Penny blackout drapes (for the fabric only). They lasted really well and I actually sold them on this site to another owner for about half what I paid....
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-06-2022, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,505
Posted By drjudy
Did you make the cornice boxes?

1985 27’ sovereign mid bath. Have copper mini blinds now finally Levolor makes a rose gold “Copperite” 915 which closely matches the old anodized aluminum extrusions, so planning to re-order all in...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 07-05-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,145
Posted By drjudy
Please see my new post if your AS has a tubular...

Please see my new post if your AS has a tubular “awning” channel installed above the exterior wheel well!
Forum: Tires 07-05-2022, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,906
Posted By drjudy
Tire Covers / wheel well skirts

Tire/wheel well skirt: our 1985 dual axel AS has a 72” strip of aluminum “awning track” riveted above the exterior wheel well. The most recent post was 2016 so I’m re-posting to update. The aluminum...
Forum: Tires 07-04-2022, 04:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,893
Posted By drjudy
I found the vinyl welting in 15’ lengths (enough...

I found the vinyl welting in 15’ lengths (enough to cover both sides of dual axel) at SAIKRITE.COM. About $1 per ft in 2022.
Forum: Tires 07-04-2022, 04:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,893
Posted By drjudy
I found the item in 15’ lengths at SAILRITE.COM.

I found the item in 15’ lengths at SAILRITE.COM.
Forum: Tires 07-04-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,893
Posted By drjudy
My 1985 AS Sovereign has a channel above the...

My 1985 AS Sovereign has a channel above the wheel well. I’m thinking there must have been sew-in plastic tabs to draw inside the channel. Does anyone know?
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-04-2022, 06:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,876
Posted By drjudy
Hey out there. 1985 27’ midbath with pano windows...

Hey out there. 1985 27’ midbath with pano windows front & back.

Has anyone 3D printed the ABS (or similar) molding which trims the interior of the panoramic windows? It’s pretty hefty compared to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-20-2022, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By drjudy
IMHO the thing that makes a sofa or bed...

IMHO the thing that makes a sofa or bed comfortable is the spring action. A foam pad on a solid surface only cuts it if you are a kid.

We first built the curved sofa idea by wrapping frames which...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-23-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,966
Posted By drjudy
VINNIES north bay

Hi VINNIES doesn’t work on older AS’s.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-27-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,175
Posted By drjudy
Airstream won copyright of their trailer shape /...

Airstream won copyright of their trailer shape / color image in 2018 according to
https://rvbusiness.com/airstream-gains-trademark-for-trailer-design/.
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-27-2021, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,040
Posted By drjudy
Window Seal and Rubber Molding

402815

Just found this supplier: Steele in NC
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-26-2021, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,405
Posted By drjudy
Has anyone tried Fabric Spray Paint? Might not...

Has anyone tried Fabric Spray Paint? Might not come out consistently but you COULD stencil or camo paint!
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-25-2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,405
Posted By drjudy
The new classics are using honeycomb shades only...

The new classics are using honeycomb shades only 90-degrees from normal; they slide sideways.

They do this by creating a thin “box” (probably cardboard) that “upholsters” the inner wall and hides...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-25-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 407
Posted By drjudy
Interior fabric or vinyl around bed

Does anyone know how Airstream is attaching the pleather onto the inner walls of the newer models (around the back center bed)?

Ours was upholstery fabric on cardboard which had snaps; the mate to...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-03-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 73,934
Posted By drjudy
So it seems you have to remove the ABS to put it...

So it seems you have to remove the ABS to put it in the sun. Not so good for the endcaps that might not go back in easily.

We fixed the endcap cracks with ABS glue, primed, and sponge painted....
Forum: Trailer Values 08-02-2021, 11:44 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,918
Posted By drjudy
Maybe as a pattern?

There is a new owner of the Bowlus trade name making reproduction Bowlus trailers. I think this AS tradewind is just as cute or cuter. I’ve seen other reproductions of vintage AS with the tiny front...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-15-2021, 07:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 462
Posted By drjudy
Interested in stove knobs to 92064

Interested in stove knobs to 92064
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-15-2021, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 370
Posted By drjudy
This is very cool and something I’d like to...

This is very cool and something I’d like to have, in order to replicate it in wood for other windows as well. I’m willing to pay $50 plus shipping to 92064. I have PayPal (Garage5961). Or text...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 07-15-2021, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 414
Posted By drjudy
399521

399521
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 07-15-2021, 07:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 752
Posted By drjudy
I have the iron inserts

I have the iron inserts
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-14-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By drjudy
Something we learned from Colin Hyde is that the...

Something we learned from Colin Hyde is that the 80’s airstreams have OSB subfloors which should be replaced before proceeding.

The jackknife sofas CAN BE rebuilt. Is it a jackknife or a...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-13-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 401
Posted By drjudy
Sold to North Carolina shipping was 150 greyhound

Sold to North Carolina shipping was 150 greyhound
Forum: 1984 - 1989 Sovereign 07-13-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,189
Posted By drjudy
The glass is really nice. How did you support the...

The glass is really nice. How did you support the Corian? We are building a torsion box to put Corian on then edging from eagle molding bar top aluminum
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-13-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 339
Posted By drjudy
Probably

Probably
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-13-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By drjudy
Don’t think you read my post about completely...

Don’t think you read my post about completely rebuilding
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-13-2021, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By drjudy
See my new post if this still is of interest to...

See my new post if this still is of interest to you
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-13-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 376
Posted By drjudy
Jackknife Sofas

We are remodeling and plan to use facing jackknife sofas. Here is what we have learned:

Schlock manufacturing in Elkhart Indiana (Alan) will sell you 18” springs for $1 ea.

The back of these...
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