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Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps Yesterday, 07:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 263
Posted By Minno
If the water is in your belly pan, it will leak...

If the water is in your belly pan, it will leak out over time. They aren't water tight. You could always drill a couple small holes to let it out and then patch or caulk them shut later. I...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 04-20-2024, 08:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 888
Posted By Minno
Check your toilet seal, toilet bolts, and the...

Check your toilet seal, toilet bolts, and the toilet flange. Our last problem with odor involved a cracked flange. We've had all three problems over the years, though. If your toilet isn't...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-14-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 286
Posted By Minno
We have found that shading the frig side of the...

We have found that shading the frig side of the trailer when it's in the sun, helps keep the frig temp lower. We have a "short" width awning on the street side where our frig is, and we use a...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 04-10-2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,934
Posted By Minno
We really like your vista view window trim. ...

We really like your vista view window trim. Wondering though if you have shades that slide up and down on those now, or did those get sacrificed in the new trim work? We like our shades, and don't...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-03-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 794
Posted By Minno
We have a Marinco shore power connection that we...

We have a Marinco shore power connection that we got on-line at West Marine. Ours is chrome. We stripped our clear coat but have not polished (and won't be). The connection looks just fine. Our...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 03-28-2024, 08:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By Minno
I'm not sure how yours is. We have a '72 with...

I'm not sure how yours is. We have a '72 with aluminum banana wraps. Ours were originally on the outside of the skin under the belt line which funneled water into the subfloor. We have since...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 03-27-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By Minno
Should be all riveted on, based on that last...

Should be all riveted on, based on that last picture you posted. Figure out size of rivets, and use the same size drill bit to drill them all out. Might be a trial and error thing. Start with 1/8...
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-25-2024, 09:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,365
Posted By Minno
I forgot that we had also sanded down the edges...

I forgot that we had also sanded down the edges of our slide before trying to get it into place. That thins it out a little so it fits better into the slide.



Kay
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-23-2024, 09:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,365
Posted By Minno
I spray painted ours with hammered aluminum...

I spray painted ours with hammered aluminum Rustoleum spray paint for plastics to match our screen door. In about 6 years, it only has one tiny chip on an edge. Sticks well!


Kay
Forum: Base Camp 03-06-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,040
Posted By Minno
We don't have a Basecamp, but space is always a...

We don't have a Basecamp, but space is always a premium in any RV. I use a collapsible set of measuring cups in the trailer. Fits in a drawer and takes up little room. I also found a set of...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 02-16-2024, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 623
Posted By Minno
We used 1/8th inch rivets. Have held for over 13...

We used 1/8th inch rivets. Have held for over 13 years, so far.



Kay
Forum: Our Community 02-11-2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,753
Posted By Minno
We went to Hawaii, and added the sticker to our...

We went to Hawaii, and added the sticker to our map after renting a camper van for 6 days on the Big Island. Great way to see the Big Island, and campsites are great right on the beaches. Our rules...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 02-10-2024, 10:47 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,465
Posted By Minno
Tool Drawer

One thing I learned on the Alaska trip was digging my toolboxes out when I needed them was a pain. So, I built a full extension drawer (16" x 4') that goes under the right-hand cargo box in the back...
Forum: Windows & Screens 02-10-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 975
Posted By Minno
Window poppers are no longer being made. So, if...

Window poppers are no longer being made. So, if you find them, it will be a fluke. Pity, they work really well in our trailer!


Kay
Forum: Member Introductions 02-05-2024, 07:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,159
Posted By Minno
Welcome to the Forums and Airstreaming! MN...

Welcome to the Forums and Airstreaming! MN Airstream Club is active and would love to have you visit at a rally! You can find us and our activities on the MN Airstream Club website. We have...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-04-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 408
Posted By Minno
So, where is the hole? On our '72, there was a...

So, where is the hole? On our '72, there was a hole in the floor and a corresponding hole in the belly pan where the frig had been. It was for air flow for the frig. You can easily patch it with...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-31-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 810
Posted By Minno
Water can travel long distances along seams. ...

Water can travel long distances along seams. Every couple of years, you should go over the outside of the trailer and seam seal all the seams. There are many products that do this such as Sikaflex...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-29-2024, 08:16 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,226
Posted By Minno
Looking good. I would love to have a report from...

Looking good. I would love to have a report from you once you've traveled a bit on how the bathroom tile holds up. I haven't seen anyone who has put tile in their trailer, report back on how it...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 01-22-2024, 07:41 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 27,315
Posted By Minno
We have run into cable hookups in campgrounds...

We have run into cable hookups in campgrounds occasionally. We have used it a few times also as we do have the hookup on our trailer. I wouldn't say it's the norm. Over the past 12 or so years,...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-03-2024, 08:18 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,279
Posted By Minno
We discovered a major leak in our '72 on our way...

We discovered a major leak in our '72 on our way home from Alaska in 2022. Once we removed inner walls, we found out that the vertical exterior seam on the door side just behind the curved front of...
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-22-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,442
Posted By Minno
On our '72, our push arms are installed with an...

On our '72, our push arms are installed with an acorn or cap nut that just unscrewed. Can you post a picture? Might give us a little better idea of your situation so we can advise...


Kay
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 12-21-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,934
Posted By Minno
We put in our grey tanks with plywood supporting...

We put in our grey tanks with plywood supporting them resting on top of the frame, and fastened to it. The belly pan is not strong enough to support tanks. We always travel with a fairly full tank...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 12-19-2023, 08:09 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,934
Posted By Minno
There are many many reno threads on this forum...

There are many many reno threads on this forum that we used to reno our '72 for ideas and advice. It is wise to do some reading as you go or before you begin a segment to help "gel" your plans in...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-18-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 491
Posted By Minno
We put in 2 grey tanks ganged together, and a...

We put in 2 grey tanks ganged together, and a black tank when we reno'd our '72.
I would suggest you lay your floor plan out in painters tape on the floor and possibly mock up some furniture with...
Forum: On The Road... 12-05-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,397
Posted By Minno
Several years ago, we suddenly began having...

Several years ago, we suddenly began having issues with our tank not flushing out well. I had been buying a particular brand of toilet paper for years after testing it with the jar method. After...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 12-01-2023, 08:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Minno
We used a Bondz primer, then 2 coats of an...

We used a Bondz primer, then 2 coats of an exterior latex paint. It has held up well for over 11 years with occasional touchups when we work on the trailer.



Kay
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-30-2023, 08:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Minno
I used the Simple Green solution on our interior...

I used the Simple Green solution on our interior wall panels which have the original vinyl wall paper on them. I rinsed everything very well. No problems.


Kay
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-29-2023, 08:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,335
Posted By Minno
I used Simple Green when I washed our inside...

I used Simple Green when I washed our inside panels prior to painting. I had been advised to rinse very very well, no matter what I used. I rinsed once with a hose (they were spread out on the...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 11-11-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By Minno
A good source for sheet aluminum is airparts.inc....

A good source for sheet aluminum is airparts.inc. Depends on how much you need. Home Depot has small sheets of aluminum (in our experience). So, if that's all you need, it would be fine,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,170
Posted By Minno
Chris repaired our frame as part of our shell-on...

Chris repaired our frame as part of our shell-on restoration. He welded patches onto our frame, replaced some outriggers, rewelded some outriggers. he also rewelded supports for the black tank, and...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 11-05-2023, 08:16 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,465
Posted By Minno
Nope, we don't know where on the axles they were...

Nope, we don't know where on the axles they were bent. Probably a pretty sure bet we never hit a pothole at 60mph in Alaska because we never went that fast! Plenty of lower velocity ones though and...
Forum: On The Road... 11-04-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 915
Posted By Minno
You should do some research on campgrounds open...

You should do some research on campgrounds open this time of year on your route. We just went to Texas, and found we had to get south of Iowa to find something open on our route.

Sounds like a...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 11-04-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,465
Posted By Minno
Our axles were only 11 years old but were bent...

Our axles were only 11 years old but were bent somehow. We think, probably Alaska. Originally we thought they were sized well for our trailer, but now am wondering if were were a little off. No...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 11-03-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,465
Posted By Minno
When we brought Little Girl in to have the shock...

When we brought Little Girl in to have the shock mounts repaired, we learned that she needed new axles. We're thinking the Alaska trip was a little harder on her than we originally thought. Since...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-03-2023, 08:08 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,439
Posted By Minno
Kip, your story mimics our own discovery of our...

Kip, your story mimics our own discovery of our 2018 Ram 1500 spare tire situation. Chris did some sleuthing, but didn't find a 20 inch steel rim, and Discount Tire told him that no one makes one,...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-31-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,042
Posted By Minno
Sounds like perhaps too much humidity and not...

Sounds like perhaps too much humidity and not enough ventilation. Black mold would be worse, I think. Definitely clean well! If you store it for long periods again, maybe look at a dehumidifier...
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-29-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,305
Posted By Minno
There's a u-tube video on how to adjust your...

There's a u-tube video on how to adjust your door. Takes a piece of wood, and some guts to do. We have and continue to tweak our door with this method. When we reskinned our door a couple of...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-25-2023, 04:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By Minno
Starting with post 359 in our thread "Little Girl...

Starting with post 359 in our thread "Little Girl Refurb" shows what he did with our plenum. Hope that helps.


Kay
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-25-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 637
Posted By Minno
Hubby built a plenum out of plywood and lined it...

Hubby built a plenum out of plywood and lined it with metal. Has worked well for 14 years.
I will check our thread "Little Girl Refurb" to see if I can give you where the plenum build is in the...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 10-19-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,961
Posted By Minno
To snake the dump valves, you would open the...

To snake the dump valves, you would open the valves one at a time, and run a plumbing snake up from the exit of the dump until you couldn't go any farther. If there's an obstruction it can punch...
Forum: Shocks 10-18-2023, 08:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 961
Posted By Minno
We had something similar happen in August on a...

We had something similar happen in August on a trip and popped the tire, almost popped the spare because we didn't realize at first what caused the first one. Shock mount was bent and touching the...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 10-18-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,961
Posted By Minno
Actually, the bathroom sink MIGHT be going into...

Actually, the bathroom sink MIGHT be going into the black tank, especially considering the trailer's been modified. We deliberately plumbed our trailer that way when we renovated. Maybe you could...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-18-2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By Minno
Yeah, we've never thought about it either. And...

Yeah, we've never thought about it either. And it's never been an issue for us either. Being in a northern suburb of the Twin Cities, we feel your concern and are as perplexed as you are. Won't be...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-17-2023, 07:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,142
Posted By Minno
Could you just disconnect the line between the...

Could you just disconnect the line between the pump and the tank at the pump, and let the water in the line fall back into the tank? Would solve your problem without undoing all the rest of your...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 10-16-2023, 07:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,961
Posted By Minno
If it has a composting toilet, your trailer has...

If it has a composting toilet, your trailer has been modified. It's possible the "grey" tank is actually the black tank, although by 1975, I understand they had installed grey tanks (unlike our '72...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 10-16-2023, 07:37 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,465
Posted By Minno
Glad it went to a good home! Kay

Glad it went to a good home!


Kay
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-15-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,362
Posted By Minno
Putting the traps in a "tunnel" of aluminum foil...

Putting the traps in a "tunnel" of aluminum foil to guide the mice to the bait and trap also helps. Block off the outside of the tunnel so they can't go around it. We're currently doing our "fall...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 10-15-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,465
Posted By Minno
There's going to be a little variance from...

There's going to be a little variance from trailer to trailer. We recall cutting off about 4 inches of the plywood sheets which would make it 92 inches. We also used the old plywood for templates...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 10-11-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,993
Posted By Minno
Baby needs some love. And a whole lot of work. ...

Baby needs some love. And a whole lot of work. We replaced our belly pan without shell off, but it means laying on the ground drilling and then shooting rivets for a day or so (in our case -...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-10-2023, 12:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,362
Posted By Minno
Our son ( has an AS) was having mouse issues in...

Our son ( has an AS) was having mouse issues in his trailer stored next to woods. He sprayed the outside of the belly pan with Mouse Free he found on the internet. No more problems since. We are...
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