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Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-23-2009, 06:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,962
Posted By briheath
Thanks Volvophile and Brian thats exactly what I...

Thanks Volvophile and Brian thats exactly what I was looking for. You have saved me a lot of searching.

Brian
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-05-2009, 08:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,962
Posted By briheath
Thanks for all the helpful responses. It sounds...

Thanks for all the helpful responses. It sounds like most of the people who replace there water heaters use the Atwood. If anyone has experiance either good or bad with the Suburban I would be...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-02-2009, 10:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,510
Posted By briheath
I am in the process of doing a complete sell off...

I am in the process of doing a complete sell off of a 64 and It had a 5/8" subfloor. The flooring was not installed under my c chanel so I'm not sure if some years were done differently. One thing to...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-26-2009, 07:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,962
Posted By briheath
Atwood vs. suburban water heater what's better?

I will be replacing my old Bowen water heater with an Atwood or Suburban and I have read many posts in regard to water heater replacements. I would like to know if there are any pro's and con's for...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-06-2009, 07:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,314
Posted By briheath
Thanks Andy and Michelle. Do you think I should...

Thanks Andy and Michelle. Do you think I should use tinned wire or would plain copper be fine?

Andy I will be in touch soon to make some much needed upgrades.

Brian
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-06-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,314
Posted By briheath
Wire AWG (gauge) needed for full restoration.

I am in the process of doing a frame up on my 65 AS tradewind. Could anybody help me with the wire gauge for the trailer. I am replacing all the wire everywhere. I already know the circuits inside...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-31-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,058
Posted By briheath
Thanks Overlander63 that's what I was thinking...

Thanks Overlander63 that's what I was thinking but I just wanted to make sure. I removed the original lights today and noticed that three of the four lights were not even connected. But since I'm...
Forum: Axles 05-31-2009, 12:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,741
Posted By briheath
Thanks Lizzy I look forward to seeing the...

Thanks Lizzy I look forward to seeing the progress.

Brian
Forum: Axles 05-31-2009, 06:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,741
Posted By briheath
Do I need to cut my existing shock brackets off...

Do I need to cut my existing shock brackets off the frame and then reweld them in a different location? How involved will this be? It doesn't sound to bad since it seems like many many people have...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-30-2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,682
Posted By briheath
Clifton There is no way that a 200 watt...

Clifton

There is no way that a 200 watt panel can power all of those appliances. You could do the two lights if they were compact floresent. The fridge and AC/heater are definately out of the...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-29-2009, 12:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,058
Posted By briheath
This is all very helpful info. Sounds like the...

This is all very helpful info. Sounds like the LED's do have some problems with being able to last over time. I know all the semi's and busses use them now so they must be good. But after reading...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-29-2009, 05:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 6,058
Posted By briheath
LED Marker light grounding.

I would like to install LED marker lights on my 65 tradewind. The original lights are grounded to the body through the rivets. Can I use the second/extra wire on the LED lights to make a universal...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-29-2009, 04:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,682
Posted By briheath
clifton, I have never installed the buil it...

clifton,

I have never installed the buil it yourself solar panels. How many watts are they supposed to produce? In my experiance it would be easier to buy a high quality solar panel that can...
Forum: Axles 05-25-2009, 06:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,741
Posted By briheath
Thanks Andy I read your article in...

Thanks Andy

I read your article in airstream central and it explains the inspection process very well. When my trailer was all together I still had a positive angle on the torsion bars. Can this...
Forum: Axles 05-25-2009, 04:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,741
Posted By briheath
Can '65 axles still be good?

My 1965 axels still seem to be good. Is this possible? When I trailered it home it road smooth and steady with no bouncing at all. The torsion bars are all in a downward position. Is it just wishful...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-25-2009, 04:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,682
Posted By briheath
I'm not sure about the engineering behind the...

I'm not sure about the engineering behind the product but they have tested them in 120 - 200 mph winds with 8" of rain per hour. There web site also has them tested for Dade County Fl. Plus they list...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-24-2009, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,682
Posted By briheath
Solar/wind roof vents

I found these rv vents while searching online. They look like a great alternative to the other roof vents out there plus they are polished aluminum. I was searching for AC units and came across...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-23-2009, 02:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,894
Posted By briheath
I want to say thank you to everyone for all your...

I want to say thank you to everyone for all your great ideas. I like the use of a penetrating epoxy or the truck bed liner stuff. Since I have the shell removed from the frame I am thinking about...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-22-2009, 08:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,894
Posted By briheath
Floor rot prevention?

I'm close to putting my floor back on my 65 tradewind. I will applying por 15 to the frame this weekend. My question is. Has anyone ever used a roofing undelayment on the floor? I'm considering...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-18-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,431
Posted By briheath
I want to say thank you to everyone who responded...

I want to say thank you to everyone who responded to my question. I will be getting my new units real soon. The body will be separated from the frame this week then I can start putting things back...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-13-2009, 08:13 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,431
Posted By briheath
Best Replacement for Furnace,Water Heater, and Range

Hello Everyone. I own and in the process of restoring my 1965 Trade wind Twin 24'.

I looking to replace my original International MGF 1525 Model furnace. Does anyone have any information about...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-07-2009, 08:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,090
Posted By briheath
Michael, I know what your talking about. I...

Michael,

I know what your talking about. I have the same tail light issue as you. I just went to a local metal shop today to see if they could make some new one's out of aluminum and they said it...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-10-2009, 07:50 AM
Replies: 795
Views: 299,647
Posted By briheath
Not that I've noticed. I have used it on homes...

Not that I've noticed. I have used it on homes with aluminum flashing and steel fastners. Nothing is reacting to it. Some of the flashing has been bare some painted and some copper.

Brian
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-07-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 795
Views: 299,647
Posted By briheath
I thought I would just add my two cents....

I thought I would just add my two cents. Something everyone might want to consider is applying a borate solution to the sub floor. I have used a brand called Tim-Bor it is used on log homes as a wood...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-01-2009, 11:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By briheath
Hello Marcus Thanks for your help. I sent...

Hello Marcus

Thanks for your help. I sent Zeppelenium a PM and plan on giving him a call today. I first thought of doing like you mentioned and applying the aluminum over the ABS but I thought...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-30-2009, 08:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By briheath
Kani and Jack Thanks for your help. I...

Kani and Jack

Thanks for your help. I checked out the section that you requested and found some helpful information. From what I found it seems that if I go this route I will have to fabricate my...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-28-2009, 03:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,131
Posted By briheath
Front and Rear ABS replacement

Hello Everyone. I am in the process of restoring/redoing my A.S. When I first brought the trailer home I thought I would only end up repairing the rotten floor in the rear. Well as you can guess I...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-27-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,288
Posted By briheath
Marcus thanks for the help. I just finished...

Marcus thanks for the help. I just finished reading all the info you sent. I have one dent in the upper left of my trailer and I plan on trying to pull it out with a suction cup. I hope it works...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-27-2009, 08:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 18,288
Posted By briheath
How to install buck type rivets?

Hello,

I have a 65 A.S. Land Yacht Trade Wind. I've been trying to find information on installing the buck type rivets. I understand they need to be done from both sides so the interior needs to...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-25-2009, 09:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,580
Posted By briheath
Thanks Steve, Thanks for your response. I...

Thanks Steve,

Thanks for your response. I found a post with the same question. Listed under (65 safari tail light replacement help). Basically I need to repair the unit with fiberglass. I'm...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-25-2009, 06:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,114
Posted By briheath
Thank you for the pictures. I was thinking about...

Thank you for the pictures. I was thinking about having a local metal shop make some replica's out of aluminum. But I'm sure this would cost me a fortune. Your information will help. Thanks again.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-25-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,580
Posted By briheath
1965 plastic tail light assembly

Hello,
I'm new to this group and a proud new owner of a 1965 airstream. I was wondering if anyone has information about where I can find replacement parts for my plastic tail light housing. I'm not...
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