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Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 02-28-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,270
Posted By dreadydreame
Unhappy need a refresher course in sealing

My husband and I have a 65 overlander. We did a lot of restoration to it several years ago and replaced the bathroom floor. We sealed all the seams and thought we had the leaking under control. Then...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-27-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,515
Posted By dreadydreame
if you get battery corrosion or acid in your eye,...

if you get battery corrosion or acid in your eye, rinse the eye with milk and hold a wet milk soaked cloth on it for a while. neutralizes the acid.

if you have heart burn take a tablespoon of...
Forum: Axles 03-20-2009, 02:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,013
Posted By dreadydreame
ok Great Pumpkin I have found your info to be...

ok Great Pumpkin I have found your info to be very helpful. I would like clarification on weather the measurements are hub to hub 75" or 74-7/8"
and the bracket to braket 58" or 57-5/8"
I am...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-20-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,805
Posted By dreadydreame
had the same problem with our 65 overlander. Our...

had the same problem with our 65 overlander. Our cracks were beyond repair and we bought a new one from inland. The one we got is very well made. I am pleased with it even though it was pricey. there...
Forum: Axles 03-06-2009, 07:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,013
Posted By dreadydreame
thanks everyone. Sad to hear that MO plant closed...

thanks everyone. Sad to hear that MO plant closed down.
the torflex application manual is very helpful.
So far I am thinking it's the #10 that we need. I don't know what the old axle was rated...
Forum: Axles 03-05-2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,013
Posted By dreadydreame
I just called and talked to someone at dexter and...

I just called and talked to someone at dexter and he said I should try to find someone with a 65 overlander who can give me the configuration that they bought (what worked) with all their...
Forum: Axles 03-05-2009, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,013
Posted By dreadydreame
Dexter axles for '65 Overlander ?s

We have decided to go with Dexter axles and would like to go ahead and order them. We feel pretty confident that we can put them on ourselves and also have a friend who is an rv mechanic ( who knows...
Forum: Photography 01-19-2009, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,001
Posted By dreadydreame
beautiful photos!

beautiful photos!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-17-2009, 05:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,715
Posted By dreadydreame
Is the water heater above an atwood? we are...

Is the water heater above an atwood? we are needing to buy a new one and want to keep the old cover, just wondered if this is atwood.
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 01-15-2009, 07:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,959
Posted By dreadydreame
congrats- Lucky, I see a diamond in the rough!

congrats- Lucky, I see a diamond in the rough!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-12-2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,715
Posted By dreadydreame
tomorrow I will take some photos of how mine...

tomorrow I will take some photos of how mine looks without the cover on, and the back of the cover, you can maybe see from that how you could make it work, although mine is not a refit to a new...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 01-12-2009, 11:27 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,854
Posted By dreadydreame
we had to drill out one of the locks on our...

we had to drill out one of the locks on our trailer, we just used a large bit, no bigger than the hole and went at it, it took a little while, but eventually got through and it came out easy. just be...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-12-2009, 10:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,175
Posted By dreadydreame
Congrats!

Congrats!
Forum: Refrigerators 01-12-2009, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,772
Posted By dreadydreame
Dave and Julia, I don't think burping will work...

Dave and Julia, I don't think burping will work for you being that you smelled amonia (leaking). From what I have read units that are amonia cooled ( I don't know if newer ones are) can get an air...
Forum: Refrigerators 01-11-2009, 06:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,772
Posted By dreadydreame
Dave, Julia,+ Ella, so glad to know we were not...

Dave, Julia,+ Ella, so glad to know we were not alone in doing this project this weekend! Glad you got yours out, hopefully burping the fridge will make ours run. Thank you for writing up the...
Forum: Refrigerators 01-11-2009, 05:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,786
Posted By dreadydreame
I stumbled on this website and then this thread,...

I stumbled on this website and then this thread, I am wondering if anyone has used them? RVCOOL.COM - Supplier of rebuilt cooling units for Norcold and Dometic RV Refrigerators....
Forum: Refrigerators 01-11-2009, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,772
Posted By dreadydreame
Well I have answered my own question as far as do...

Well I have answered my own question as far as do you have to remove the cabinet- yes you must. The cabinet and the counter top and side wood panel. So far we have everything off the top of it. The...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-11-2009, 05:28 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,281
Posted By dreadydreame
if you can get an owners manual it has some...

if you can get an owners manual it has some diagrams. I think you can buy from airstream. or you can look on VAC online library they may have one.
Forum: Refrigerators 01-10-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,772
Posted By dreadydreame
so do you have to drop the belly pan to get to...

so do you have to drop the belly pan to get to these bolts?Do you just take the nuts off and lift the fridge off the bolts? and is the difficult angle you used the air ratchet for what is in Julia...
Forum: 1959 Traveler 01-09-2009, 02:35 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 44,638
Posted By dreadydreame
Maybe you can look at local campgrounds where...

Maybe you can look at local campgrounds where they allow long term parking. It seems to me it will be sitting somewhere and not doing any traveling.
Forum: Full-Timing 01-06-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,883
Posted By dreadydreame
Hello, Just wanted to say we are in our 20's and...

Hello, Just wanted to say we are in our 20's and just bought our first airstream. We don't full time but wish we could. I say if you can- do it.
I also suggest trying your hand at long distance...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-06-2009, 12:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 12,332
Posted By dreadydreame
the #7 post in this thread looks like perfect...

the #7 post in this thread looks like perfect size for your mini car
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f239/airstream-doghouse-26867.html
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 01-06-2009, 06:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,860
Posted By dreadydreame
we need the wood doors above the fridge, overhead...

we need the wood doors above the fridge, overhead light covers (if parting with those), sink covers, plastic bins (if in good shape) we also need plastic clips that hold down overhead bins. Heck...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-05-2009, 05:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,776
Posted By dreadydreame
Brett, we are in Newport not far from where you...

Brett, we are in Newport not far from where you are, we bought a 65 in November and have done tons of work to it already and there is sooooo much more to be done still. What they said up top is so...
Forum: The Pet Forum 01-05-2009, 04:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,053
Posted By dreadydreame
We moved our cat 800 miles with us, he hated the...

We moved our cat 800 miles with us, he hated the ride. We brought a litter box in the car with us. It worked fine. As for making him learn how to use the box. I would bring him inside your house...
Forum: Refrigerators 01-05-2009, 04:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,772
Posted By dreadydreame
There is no ammonia smell. So maybe there is...

There is no ammonia smell. So maybe there is still a chance.

here is a picture of what ours looks like and the cabinet....
Forum: The Pet Forum 01-04-2009, 05:37 PM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 206,376
Posted By dreadydreame
My daughter and her friend were having a photo...

My daughter and her friend were having a photo shoot with their dolls. When we work on the trailer our kitty likes to come in and have a nap. I thought it was a cute photo.
Forum: Refrigerators 01-04-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,772
Posted By dreadydreame
getting fridge out?

How do we get the fridge out of our 65 overlander. We want to burp it but are wondering if it can be removed without removing the entire cabinet and counter. Is it just the bolts on the floor we are...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-03-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 36,583
Posted By dreadydreame
just about 6 years for me. I quit when I got...

just about 6 years for me. I quit when I got pregnant with my son. I quit several times before but seemed to get back started by just having one. One led to many more. Anyway the last time I quit I...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-03-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,287
Posted By dreadydreame
thank you so much- that is the one I was looking...

thank you so much- that is the one I was looking for
now if we can just get our lights fixed!
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-03-2009, 11:10 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,287
Posted By dreadydreame
I am looking like crazy but can't find the thread...

I am looking like crazy but can't find the thread about fixing the cone lights- I remember reading it and it had pictures of fixing with vice grips or something. Anyone know where it is?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-30-2008, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,819
Posted By dreadydreame
If your unit has an access door in the back I...

If your unit has an access door in the back I would open it up and use your ice pick back there around the edges where the skin meets the floor. We had a lot of water coming in above the flap on the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-30-2008, 06:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,015
Posted By dreadydreame
how the heck did they get that tub into the...

how the heck did they get that tub into the trailer? Perhaps they cut a bigger hole! I bet it tows like a dream!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2008, 03:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,443
Posted By dreadydreame
we were not sure about towing when we bought...

we were not sure about towing when we bought ours, then I read here that learning to tow is a process. Once you know how, you can probably pull any size camper just as easy. In other words, it might...
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-29-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By dreadydreame
wow, I had no idea about the furnace, I will have...

wow, I had no idea about the furnace, I will have to go check. Thanks for letting us know!
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-29-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,190
Posted By dreadydreame
Where can we find window frame?

The PO took out the window and put in a window AC. We need to take this out but they cut and removed the window frame. These are the Heir awning windows. They actually only cut off three sides of the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-28-2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,977
Posted By dreadydreame
here is an option- this is the toilet we have...

here is an option- this is the toilet we have ordered. We don't have to worry about fitting in the bench, but I think this one fits in there. Dometic...
Forum: Member Introductions 12-28-2008, 05:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,384
Posted By dreadydreame
Hi, Just wanted to say hi, We actually live in...

Hi, Just wanted to say hi, We actually live in the next town over from Beaufort- Newport We just bought a 65 overlander in Nov and have started the restoration. I don't know how much work you have to...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 12-27-2008, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,205
Posted By dreadydreame
we just had to replace the lense the PO had the...

we just had to replace the lense the PO had the hot light bulb in there and it was very melted. Ours is in position 3. as for what holds it on is 4 rivets on ours. The lense we ordered from Vintage...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-27-2008, 11:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By dreadydreame
Well today as we put in the new floor in the...

Well today as we put in the new floor in the bathroom my 5 yr old took some pictures of the progress. Our 9 yr old took all her dad's tools out of the tool box and laid them out in rows on the bed....
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-26-2008, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,065
Posted By dreadydreame
what can the kids do?

We have been working a lot on fixing up our 65 overlander. The kids are kind of sick of us working on it. We are trying to get things done so we can have fun as a family this year camping. Are there...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-25-2008, 07:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,688
Posted By dreadydreame
aww, That was a beautiful story, thanks for...

aww, That was a beautiful story, thanks for sharing. I am sorry for your loss. Glad she was reunited with her good friend once again.
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 12-24-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,703
Posted By dreadydreame
Very sad to see the plants closing, I really feel...

Very sad to see the plants closing, I really feel for all those workers who lost their jobs. I hope things make a turn for the better soon.
Forum: The Pet Forum 12-24-2008, 08:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,942
Posted By dreadydreame
So sorry for your loss, I also know that...

So sorry for your loss, I also know that heartache. The rainbow bridge poem is wonderful. It makes the tears just flow.
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-24-2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,445
Posted By dreadydreame
awesome, I hope you enjoy your holiday and have...

awesome, I hope you enjoy your holiday and have fun getting started! Lets see some pics
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-24-2008, 05:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By dreadydreame
Thanks Stan Z, I knew I read that somewhere, your...

Thanks Stan Z, I knew I read that somewhere, your page was what I read. All the reading gets us lost sometimes. Not sure where we read things! Thanks
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-23-2008, 11:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,033
Posted By dreadydreame
The work seems never ending but we really want to...

The work seems never ending but we really want to get this thing up and running for this summer. The kids hate it already because it takes up so much of our time. I am hoping they will love traveling...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-22-2008, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,780
Posted By dreadydreame
my husband works in an industry that uses...

my husband works in an industry that uses respirators and he says you just need to make sure it is fitting correctly each time you use it. tighten the straps, put your hands over the side cartridges...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-19-2008, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,769
Posted By dreadydreame
I don't know if this info will help but, we have...

I don't know if this info will help but, we have a 99 F150 4.6L v8 reg cab 2 wheel drive and we just bought a 65 overlander(26'). We used the truck in getting it home. On the hills it was really...
Forum: On The Road... 12-16-2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,015
Posted By dreadydreame
I am hoping that the people who took it will give...

I am hoping that the people who took it will give it as a Christmas gift, and maybe then the person who gets it might come looking for advice here. My heart goes out to them, and there little boy...
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