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Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-26-2013, 03:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,649
Posted By mamos
The best thing would be to find a local club and...

The best thing would be to find a local club and go along for a chat.
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-26-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,680
Posted By mamos
Thanks Tom I wish I could drop into any of...

Thanks Tom

I wish I could drop into any of those suppliers but alas I am in sunny Cornwall UK

I might set up something like this (https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/sota-poles/)

Then it will be...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2013, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,840
Posted By mamos
Good luck with you extra class exam I would...

Good luck with you extra class exam

I would love to go to Dayton but being from the UK makes it a little difficult.

I do listen to Ham Nation on a regular basis so I do know all about Dayton
...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,657
Posted By mamos
In the UK I use hamtests.co.uk They do also...

In the UK I use hamtests.co.uk

They do also have sample tests for the US exams as well

Good luck

mamos
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2013, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,649
Posted By mamos
I know what you are saying. I think the internet...

I know what you are saying. I think the internet is helping by allowing newcomers to the hobby to find information quickly. It is also a lot easier to get a licence than it has ever been especially...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,680
Posted By mamos
Thanks Tom I am wondering if I could get a...

Thanks Tom

I am wondering if I could get a foot that goes under the wheel of the AS that will take a telescopic mast that I could rig an inverted V for 40m

I have also built a dual band dipole...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-19-2013, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,649
Posted By mamos
Ham radio is certainly not on it's way out like...

Ham radio is certainly not on it's way out like CB did.

I think you will find that there are more radio hams now than at any time in the past. Ham radio is booming at the moment and it is at the...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-19-2013, 09:44 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,680
Posted By mamos
We have recently moved into our globetrotter full...

We have recently moved into our globetrotter full time.

I passed my foundation (technician) licence a couple of years ago and I am now studying for my intermediate (General) at the moment.

I...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-24-2012, 08:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,049
Posted By mamos
That is one cute trailer:) We have a 69...

That is one cute trailer:)

We have a 69 Globe Trotter
Forum: On The Road... 04-24-2012, 06:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,087
Posted By mamos
We had our front window smashed by an ex friend...

We had our front window smashed by an ex friend who had mental problems.

I have now replaced it with a lexan sheet so it shouldn't go again.

I don't know what to do about the wing windows. I...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-24-2012, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By mamos
WOW That looks like the stuff for the job ...

WOW

That looks like the stuff for the job

Thanks guys:clap:

G/flex Epoxy Kayak Challenge - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a5RlcP-4JE)
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-24-2012, 03:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By mamos
I have constructed a new tank out of fibre glass...

I have constructed a new tank out of fibre glass and I want to bond the tank fittings into the new tank

I have tried sikaflex but even this does not stick to it
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-23-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By mamos
Black water tank material

Hi All

Things are progressing with the re building of out 1972 Globe Trotter.

We have to do some work to the black water tank.

It is made of plastic and we need a glue that will stick to it....
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-25-2011, 02:35 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,857
Posted By mamos
I did think about doing it that way but I was...

I did think about doing it that way but I was still concerned about water going straight from the bumper locker into the belly pan resulting in wet insulation and damp.

I have isolated the bumper...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-18-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,857
Posted By mamos
There are plenty of routes for water to find it's...

There are plenty of routes for water to find it's way from the C channel into the belly pan so I don't think that will be much of a problem.

I did not see any evidence of sealer of any kind when I...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-17-2011, 03:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,857
Posted By mamos
Well we had a storm last night and most of today...

Well we had a storm last night and most of today and not a drop of water has entered the Airstream so I am declaring it a success:D

mamos
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-17-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,425
Posted By mamos
Thanks for all your replies I went to a...

Thanks for all your replies

I went to a company today that builds furniture and they had a couple of dismantled mattresses as demonstration pieces so I got to have a look inside.

As Phoenix...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-17-2011, 05:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,425
Posted By mamos
Cutting down a sprung mattress

Hi All

We are going to end up with a odd shaped bed so we need an odd shaped mattress.
I know we could just go with foam but we are going to be living full time in the AS and we have lived with a...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-16-2011, 03:23 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,857
Posted By mamos
We have repaired the section that allowed the...

We have repaired the section that allowed the water in and rot the floor.

See pictures and explanation in our blog

Nearly finished the rear end leak solution. - 1969 Airstream Globe Trotter...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-07-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,857
Posted By mamos
We have reached this particular headache in the...

We have reached this particular headache in the restoration of our 69 Globe trotter.

I think what I am going to do is remove the ally piece from on top the bumper that goes under the wooden floor,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-15-2010, 09:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,109
Posted By mamos
Any news on this trailer. Has it been spotted...

Any news on this trailer. Has it been spotted yet?

mamos
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-09-2010, 06:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,478
Posted By mamos
It might be an idea to get a pest control expert...

It might be an idea to get a pest control expert in to smell the smell.

If you have an ant infection it could be formic acid

Have you seen any ants?

mamos
Forum: Airstream History 11-09-2010, 05:50 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,397
Posted By mamos
Fantastic. More pictures please mamos

Fantastic. More pictures please

mamos
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-28-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By mamos
She took out the side window of the truck as well...

She took out the side window of the truck as well

I don't know either but it happened and now i have to find something to go in the hole

I am loath to put glass back in. Luckily we are in the...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-28-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By mamos
Thanks for the replies Chris, I am based in...

Thanks for the replies

Chris, I am based in the UK so it is probably not an option. Also, I do not want to replace the windows with glass as we do not want this to happen again.

Thanks Andy. Is...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-28-2010, 04:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,805
Posted By mamos
Replacing smashed windows

Hi All

Someone was strimming the grass around our airstream the other day and managed to smash not one but two windows:bb:

Luckily they were opening windows so are not too difficult to replace....
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-03-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 35,941
Posted By mamos
Hi Don Mamos here from sunny Falmouth in...

Hi Don

Mamos here from sunny Falmouth in Cornwall UK

We are doing a restoration on a 69 Globe trotter and I would love to learn how to design the interior using sketch up.

I have downloaded...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-30-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By mamos
Thanks for the reply I think i will get an...

Thanks for the reply

I think i will get an A/C tech in to purge the system before I remove it. I don't want to release anything bad into the atmosphere.

mamos
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-30-2010, 03:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By mamos
Nobody? I don't want to cut the pipes until...

Nobody?

I don't want to cut the pipes until I know what is in them

mamos
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-28-2010, 02:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,185
Posted By mamos
:lol: I though the same thing. I thought...

:lol:
I though the same thing.

I thought maybe you were sending out a mayday using your iphone

No practical advise I'm afraid. Just realised I don't even have a catch on my shower

mamos
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-28-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 980
Posted By mamos
Removing A/C 69 GT

Hi All

I would like to remove the air-conditioning unit from my 69 globe trotter.
I have drilled out the pop rivets that hold the internal unit in place. This is attached to the external unit by...
Forum: Our Community 04-27-2010, 11:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,693
Posted By mamos
We are not far from Lands End (about 35 miles) ...

We are not far from Lands End (about 35 miles)

mamos
Forum: Our Community 04-27-2010, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,693
Posted By mamos
Ants in me Airstream

Hi All

Found a load of huge black ants in my airstream. Far to big to be from the UK could they be from the states?

Bout a centimetre long and jet black

mamos
Forum: Networking 04-22-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 22,038
Posted By mamos
Hello from another UK Airstreamer We have...

Hello from another UK Airstreamer

We have just bought a 1969 Globe Trotter

We are hoping to get to the ludlow gathering in Sept

Hopefully see you there

mamos
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-20-2010, 02:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,262
Posted By mamos
Thanks Guys There is no power to the trailer...

Thanks Guys

There is no power to the trailer at the moment.
There is no battery and cannot connect city power as we are on 240 volts.

Mystery solved though

The box just has a huge car horn...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-19-2010, 03:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,262
Posted By mamos
Thanks Guys So all of that 120volt circuit...

Thanks Guys
So all of that 120volt circuit breakers stuff needs to come out to be replaced with a 240 v0lt consumer unit.

I am doing away with the univolt and replacing it with a sterling power...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-18-2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,262
Posted By mamos
Help identifying a couple of things

Hi All

Just bought a 69 Globe trotter and I am trying to learn as much about it as possible so I can determine what i need to do to convert it for use in the UK

Could someone tell me what the...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-18-2010, 07:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,485
Posted By mamos
Thanks All We have lots of work converting...

Thanks All

We have lots of work converting it for use in the UK

First there is the voltage difference to overcome

Then the gas system

Then the hitch and axle/brakes to change
Forum: Member Introductions 04-17-2010, 03:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,485
Posted By mamos
Here are some interior picture of how it is now ...

Here are some interior picture of how it is now

We are not going to make any layout changes but we will upgrade the soft furnishings carpet etc

mamos
Forum: Member Introductions 04-17-2010, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,485
Posted By mamos
Yes it has taken that long to find one that was...

Yes it has taken that long to find one that was within our budget and didn't need too much work doing.

We are really pleased with it

Infact we love it

mamos
Forum: Member Introductions 04-17-2010, 07:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,485
Posted By mamos
Hello again We have finally bought our...

Hello again

We have finally bought our Airstream. It is a 69 Globe Trotter. It is all original and complete and needs very little doing to it apart from converting the plumbing, gas and electrical...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-13-2008, 01:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,296
Posted By mamos
Thank you very much for that I would love to...

Thank you very much for that

I would love to do a mock up in sketch up but my main weapon of choice in these matters is CorelDRAW

Maybe once I have an idea of what I want I will do a 3D version...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-13-2008, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,296
Posted By mamos
We are in the dreaming/planning/looking stage. ...

We are in the dreaming/planning/looking stage.

Most of the ones in our price range tend to be early sixties

Because we are in the UK we just have to wait for the right one to turn up on the UK...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-13-2008, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,296
Posted By mamos
Internal dimensions

Hi All

What are the internal dimensions of a 26' overlander and what sort of radius is the corners.

I would like to start re designing the interior and as we don't have one yet I cannot measure...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-11-2008, 06:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,749
Posted By mamos
Fixing overhead cabinets

Hi All

What is the recommended method for fixing overhead cabinets to the inside skin ?

Thanks

mamos
Forum: Member Introductions 11-11-2008, 02:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,485
Posted By mamos
Hi I am the other half of Mackerelbus and I...

Hi

I am the other half of Mackerelbus and I just thought I would drop in and say hello.

We have been to see a few Airstreams in the flesh and we have a much better idea of what we are after.
...
Forum: 1990 - 1993 Excella 11-10-2008, 03:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,149
Posted By mamos
Thanks guys It is condensation that is my...

Thanks guys

It is condensation that is my primary concern. We live full time in a self built motor home and I fitted double glazed rv windows and have never had a problem with condensation however...
Forum: Community Polls 11-08-2008, 06:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,649
Posted By mamos
We are currently looking for an Airstream for...

We are currently looking for an Airstream for full time living in the UK

We have been living in a converted 7.5 tonne motorcross van for the last 7 years but the poor thing is beyond economical...
Forum: 1990 - 1993 Excella 11-08-2008, 06:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,149
Posted By mamos
Hi All Is there somewhere I can see detailed...

Hi All

Is there somewhere I can see detailed pictures or diagrams of airstream window construction?

I want to know if it is possible to use double glazed sealed units instead of the single pane...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2008, 05:35 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,647
Posted By mamos
:ohmy: $2400 You could buy a really decent...

:ohmy: $2400

You could buy a really decent welder and go to classes and learn how to do it yourself for a lot less than that.

Welding is not all that difficult actually. I bought a dvd that...
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