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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-04-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Posted By tphillips
A laptop and wifi will be your best friend with...

A laptop and wifi will be your best friend with this issue. I'd start by staying at RV parks with a tennis court. You might luck into finding someone to play in the spot over. When staying in places...
Forum: On The Road... 01-10-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,919
Posted By tphillips
Reservations "We'll be in the area...

Reservations
"We'll be in the area in early to mid March. Is that a busy time at Austin campgrounds? Can we get by without reservations"

I think SXSW runs from 3/12 to 3/21. I don't...
Forum: On The Road... 01-07-2010, 10:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,919
Posted By tphillips
Pecan Grove is the best place in town; however,...

Pecan Grove is the best place in town; however, it isn't quiet or isolated. It's located on a major street and is surrounded by bars and restaurants that have outdoor seating and music. Still, it's...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-08-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,529
Posted By tphillips
Strange 12v Behavior in '67 GT

I'm trying to get my '67 Globe Trotter ready for a trip and I just noticed that the 12v lights are not working consistently. I just tried to turn on the overhead light, which would not work. The...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-10-2009, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,341
Posted By tphillips
Charge Wizard Question

I have an inteli-power 9145 with a charge wizard. Today, I installed an exide megacycle agm battery. The charge wizard is blinking rapidly--a couple of times per second; however, the charge wizard...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 03-14-2009, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By tphillips
There's nothing above it until you get to the...

There's nothing above it until you get to the seam that is about a foot or two from the midline of the roof--no lights or awnings.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 03-14-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,445
Posted By tphillips
Any idea where this leak originates?

My one of my globetrotter windows has sprung a new leak (to go along with all the others). Most of the leaks I think come in around the hinges and I just need to add some caulk along the Vintage...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-10-2009, 08:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 972
Posted By tphillips
Is new converter working properly?

I just installed a new inteli-power 9145 and am wondering whether the fan is working properly. I plugged the trailer into shore power this afternoon. The converter is fairly warm to the touch,...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-07-2009, 01:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,903
Posted By tphillips
It's the ground for the frame of the converter...

It's the ground for the frame of the converter that I can't find a place to connect. On the good side, the converter seems to be working properly. I measure 13.72 volts across the battery...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-07-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,903
Posted By tphillips
The old Univolt was hardwired into the 120v and...

The old Univolt was hardwired into the 120v and it had connections out to the distribution panel. No other wires. I may try to post a picture of the distribution panel as I have no clue where the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-07-2009, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,903
Posted By tphillips
Where do I ground converter?

I just bought an inteli-power 9100 converter for my globetrotter and cannot figure out where I ground it. The instructions say to ground it to the chassis; however, my converter goes underneath one...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-03-2009, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 976
Posted By tphillips
Do I need a battery?

I have a '67 globetrotter with a univolt II converter. The battery compartment is located beneath one of the beds and after reading various threads regarding the need to vent the battery, I'm...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-15-2009, 07:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,041
Posted By tphillips
I have a '67 globetrotter that I tow with an 8...

I have a '67 globetrotter that I tow with an 8 cylinder Explorer, Tekonsha brake controller, and a wd hitch with a sway bar. The Explorer pulls my trailer easily and I've had no problem braking or...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-04-2009, 11:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,392
Posted By tphillips
Turn Signal Problem

I have a problem with the left turn signal on my globetrotter. The rear lights both work when the TV's headlights are on and the right light blinks when the turn signal is on; however, the left...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-30-2008, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,060
Posted By tphillips
My '67 has aluminum 12v and copper 110 wiring. ...

My '67 has aluminum 12v and copper 110 wiring. The 12v wiring is something called alumiflex (or something like that).
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-30-2008, 08:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,060
Posted By tphillips
That switch operates the overhead light in my '67...

That switch operates the overhead light in my '67 globetrotter, although my trailer also has a switch more to the front of the trailer that operates the porch light. I have my owner's manual. If...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-14-2008, 08:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,029
Posted By tphillips
Bob Jones RV did a great job for me, although I...

Bob Jones RV did a great job for me, although I wasn't doing any skin replacement. I think several others here have also recommended them. Give them a call--if they can't help I bet they can...
Forum: Community Polls 10-02-2008, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2,183
Views: 242,027
Posted By tphillips
After spending two weeks living in it (at least...

After spending two weeks living in it (at least at night) following Hurricane Ike, I can now concentrate on using it somewhere other than my driveway.
Forum: Refrigerators 09-14-2008, 02:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,359
Posted By tphillips
Dometic 2354 doubles as radiator?

I had a new Dometic 2354 installed in my trailer and today tried using it in the gas mode for the first time. The refrigerator heated the side of the cabinet and the top of the countertop so much...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 09-09-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,772
Posted By tphillips
Let me add a third vote for Bob Jones RV. I took...

Let me add a third vote for Bob Jones RV. I took my '67 Globetrotter to them recently and could not have been happier with their work and the interest shown in my old Airstream. Among other things,...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-23-2008, 03:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,870
Posted By tphillips
I have a '67 Globetrotter. I'm pretty sure it's...

I have a '67 Globetrotter. I'm pretty sure it's an e-ring, at least that's what it is called on the vintage rv instruction sheet for window replacement.
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-23-2008, 08:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,870
Posted By tphillips
E-ring removal

I need to replace a window; however, I cannot figure out how to remove the e-ring. I've tried using retaining ring pliers without any luck although I'm not entirely certain what I'm supposed to be...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-17-2008, 06:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,643
Posted By tphillips
Well, misery loves company because I now feel...

Well, misery loves company because I now feel much better about my efforts over the past two weekends polishing my '67 Globetrotter. I, too, had read the posts discussing 2 passes with F7 and was...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-04-2008, 02:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,281
Posted By tphillips
Exterior Adhesive Advice

The name plate on my Globetrotter is coming loose--the rubber one with the VIN to the right of the door, not the ones riveted to the front and back of the trailer. It seems like the heat we've had...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 08-03-2008, 10:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,356
Posted By tphillips
I bought the gasket material and adhesive from...

I bought the gasket material and adhesive from Inland RV. I'm discovering that some of the hardware needs replacement also, so it's back to Inland on Monday.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 08-02-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,356
Posted By tphillips
Gasket Replacement Question

I have a '67 Globetrotter and the window gaskets all need replacing. The windows in my trailer are a mix of Corning and plexiglass, so I decided to start on a plexiglass window. I followed the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-11-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
Posted By tphillips
Aluminum Wiring

I have a 1967 globetrotter and from what I can tell, the 12 volt system is wired using aluminum wiring while the 110 volt is copper. Is this anything to be overly concerned about? I did notice that...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-28-2008, 06:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,690
Posted By tphillips
Thanks for all of the responses. I ended up...

Thanks for all of the responses. I ended up purchasing a 2007 Explorer V8 and picked up the trailer last weekend. I bought a weight distributing hitch and added a sway bar to the set up. The brake...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,690
Posted By tphillips
Ford Explorer as TV for 1967 Globetrotter?

I've just purchased a 1967 Globetrotter and need a TV. I was thinking of purchasing a new Explorer V8 with a tow package installed, but after reading through some of the posts on this thread, I'm...
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