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Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-23-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,679
Posted By zigzag
a novel cause of "stinky"

We'd just started off for a trip...so black water tank was used minimally. The stink got worse as the day heated up. I said it was the tank. Hubby said it smelled like a dead mouse. Then I...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-02-2011, 07:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,048
Posted By zigzag
Trying to stay well-grounded

The old socket/connector of our '71 overlander was breaking apart. I pulled the old one out, ordered a replacement from Vintage Trailer Supply. As I was connecting the wires to the new socked I came...
Forum: Axles 07-26-2011, 01:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Posted By zigzag
Thanks, Andy. Indeed, one axle was just a bit out...

Thanks, Andy. Indeed, one axle was just a bit out of align. Good local shop put it right. Thanks for sharing your wealth of information
Forum: Axles 07-24-2011, 10:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,272
Posted By zigzag
What were those alignment specs, again?

I know I read the recommended alignment specs for my A/S axle, but I couldn't find them. What are the recomended toe,caster,camber and whatever else they look at? We're talking about a '71 Overlander...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-10-2011, 12:09 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,733
Posted By zigzag
As I was removing that old toilet, I knew I'd...

As I was removing that old toilet, I knew I'd never get that nut back down that black hole. Once the floor nuts were off, I could lift the toilet and then could get to the leaking water line. To my...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-01-2011, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,733
Posted By zigzag
So, BMtt..........how'ed it go for taking that...

So, BMtt..........how'ed it go for taking that toilet out? I'm in the process of pulling the Thetford outta our '71 overlander. (was that original or a replacemnt?) Can't believe some engineer put...
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-01-2010, 07:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,072
Posted By zigzag
I like the foam

IMHO a GOOD foam mattress is a good choice. The one I bought for our overlander was mattress-foam, not just a piece of foam the size of the mattress. It is fairly firm. I'm very happy with the...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-25-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,770
Posted By zigzag
why flush your paper?

While traveling in Baja Ca, we became accustomed to their waste-paper bags. Their marginal septic systems can't seem to handle paper, so all the paper goes in a paper bag (which I would figure is...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-24-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 948
Posted By zigzag
'71 overlander furnace igniter came loose

Guess these things always happen at the worst times. We were in SD, in the cold. When hubby went to "plunge" the igniter button on the furnace, it didn't plunge, but seemed to be completely...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-02-2010, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,532
Posted By zigzag
check the Winegard web-site. They were showing...

check the Winegard web-site. They were showing that they have the replacements for the domes in black.
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-18-2010, 02:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
Posted By zigzag
Thanks Pahaska.....how could I forget a name like...

Thanks Pahaska.....how could I forget a name like that? That led me to all sorts of info about fillers and fiberglassing. Much thanks for your help
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-15-2010, 10:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,005
Posted By zigzag
I added on of the adhesive hooks to the panel...

I added on of the adhesive hooks to the panel just inside the door of our '71. I do use the plastic grocery bags, but tie a knot in the "handle" so it doesn't hang so low. This worked fine......until...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-15-2010, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,129
Posted By zigzag
microball*****What is that fiberglass stuff?

I've been reading so many threads about repairing the fiberglass/ABS of the bathrooms that I've lost track. One, mentioned using a product that is added to the fiberglass rez to thicken it up to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-12-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 904
Posted By zigzag
brain fart............our AS is a '71, tho I...

brain fart............our AS is a '71, tho I don't think it would make a differance here.
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-12-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 904
Posted By zigzag
'72 Overlander Bathroom door......

I never liked the sliding bathroom door.....primarily because after the PO put in new laminate flooring, the door would hardly slide. The door is heavy and we used a curtain, instead. We finally took...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-21-2010, 12:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,034
Posted By zigzag
can I fit these tires on those rims?

We bought our '71 Overlander AS last year in Phoenix. Had to replace all tires immediately. We put on a "cargo hyw" tire, 10 ply 7.00-15 LT. We pulled off the hub caps 'cause it was too hard to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-22-2010, 10:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Posted By zigzag
hey, tinlizzie69. We bought a '71 Overlander last...

hey, tinlizzie69. We bought a '71 Overlander last year and, yes, as yours,the tambour doors under the sink area were falling apart. I pulled them out last summer (carefully, 'cause I thought I could...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-06-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,472
Posted By zigzag
Can't yet promise we can make it, but March 19-21...

Can't yet promise we can make it, but March 19-21 would be our choice in the Tuscon area.......oooowww, and it's on the vernal equinox!!!!!!
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-03-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,472
Posted By zigzag
AZ rally in March

We've never been to a rally, so don't know what to expect. We did locate a "free for 14 day" BLM boondock area a little west of Tuscon. It is very close to a great shotgun shooting area called Coyote...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-11-2009, 08:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,331
Posted By zigzag
WOW!!! you really dig into it. Question; it looks...

WOW!!! you really dig into it. Question; it looks like you've repainted the inside of the bathroom walls. Did you and what did you use? I sure don't like that icky yellow of our '71 AS.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-22-2009, 10:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,444
Posted By zigzag
loudruff, what an easy solution. Lots of great...

loudruff, what an easy solution. Lots of great info and suggestions. Much thanks...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-20-2009, 06:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,444
Posted By zigzag
Doing the "after-trip" clean and fix. We took...

Doing the "after-trip" clean and fix. We took another look at why our gaucho was so hopeless. We discovered that the plywood on the back part was way out of place....had shifted downwardly, allowing...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-11-2009, 10:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,444
Posted By zigzag
what a lot of great ideas and pictures. Thanks. I...

what a lot of great ideas and pictures. Thanks. I really like the dinette conversion. I think I feel a winter project coming on
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-08-2009, 09:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,444
Posted By zigzag
Looks good, funkill. I like your idea of...

Looks good, funkill. I like your idea of separating the seat from the back.
We just took our first trip with 3 occupants, so our gaucho was used as a bed. The report was that is was less than...
Forum: On The Road... 04-24-2009, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,411
Posted By zigzag
How about Boulder Beach CG in Lake Mead NRA?

okay,,,,,so I'm a little late for this event. I do want to mention Boulder Beach campgrounds on the shore of Lake Mead, just outside of Boulder City. The campgrounds is part of the National Park...
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