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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-29-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
Finally, first towing impressions- Had to go...

Finally, first towing impressions-
Had to go almost 600 miles to pick up the new-to-me trailer. This meant a rather hasty hitch setup, as I wanted to get on the road ASAP and cover as much of the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-14-2016, 05:34 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
Just like before we had no speed limit here in...

Just like before we had no speed limit here in Montucky, I always drive at the speed I feel comfortable. Every day, and every situation is different. Generally speaking, that speed is about 65 mph....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-13-2016, 09:33 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
All- Thanks! This is great. This was the kind...

All- Thanks! This is great. This was the kind of discussion I was looking to generate, and benefit from.

PKI - I appreciate you letting me know that this is your first equalizing hitch. All of...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-13-2016, 07:57 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
This is the portion I am most curious about. Can...

This is the portion I am most curious about. Can you elaborate on the BOSP performance in these conditions relative to other hitches you have owned and used in similar circumstances?

Again, we...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-13-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
Thank you kindly for that little tip. Sheesh. If...

Thank you kindly for that little tip. Sheesh. If you still own it, you are a bigger man than I. I would have shown my maturity by taking my frustrations out on an inanimate object with a cutting...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-12-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
Exactly

.....the type of discussion I was trying to generate from actual SP users. Thank you. I did read the thread that you linked to, but maybe I missed a similar post by you in all of the bickering. If...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-12-2016, 12:36 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
First Impressions

After taking everything out of the box, I have some observations-

Good - The finish is nice. It appears to have a thick, powder coat. Fairly heavy-duty, and bulky. I also like that I don't have...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-12-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
Intentionally went out of my way to avoid saying...

Intentionally went out of my way to avoid saying any other specific brand was crap. Re-read OP.

As to your second paragraph- thank you for the input, as it is much appreciated.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-12-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
Nope

Re-read OP
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-12-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 32,216
Posted By Dumpster
Official? Blue Ox Sway Pro Hitch Thread, or, The Least Antagonistic Thread Ever

:D

I am hoping to start an informative thread about this hitch. Info, help, tips, do's, buy it, or don't. What I would like to avoid is why every other hitch on the planet is better. I don't...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 02-25-2016, 07:31 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
257828

257828
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 02-20-2016, 06:36 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
No tents......... ...

No tents.........

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/grizzly-bear-that-killed-1-mauled-2-captured/
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 02-20-2016, 06:03 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
You left out being dragged out of your tent and...

You left out being dragged out of your tent and eaten alive by a bear. Yep, spoiled rotten.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 02-15-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
It isn't the very end, but an end to this...

It isn't the very end, but an end to this chapter. My family broke it to me last summer that they were done camping unless the kids could bring friends. Seeing as how Dumpster can't accommodate...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 02-13-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Me too, Michael

MJM,

'Twas always my hope to meet up with you in Yellowstone. To finally shake hands and toast a beer in honor our our silver labor's of love. But just like you, it is time to let Dumpster go...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 08-16-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,254
Posted By Dumpster
Send me a PM anytime and we can share contact...

Send me a PM anytime and we can share contact info.

Also- be sure to give MJmarkhams' thread a read as well. He is another brother of the 70 Overlander. He did a full shell-off. Speaking...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 08-15-2014, 08:15 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,254
Posted By Dumpster
Fat Lady

I had multiple stand on my bumper, so it was all one piece. Yuck, Yuck.

Try reading this...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 08-14-2014, 10:42 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,254
Posted By Dumpster
Been There, Done That

Greetings, and congrats on your year/model choice.

I ran into the exact same issue with mine, when all I wanted to do was re-plumb my toilet. Boo hoo. Anyway, even though it is only a few inches...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-03-2014, 06:26 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 556
Posted By Dumpster
Wanted: Barker (H & H) Super Jack Stem

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Is your old Super Jack motor toast? I have a good motor, but a creaky old stem that I am looking to replace. Mine is a 1970, but...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-23-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Thanks

Thanks Perry,

I, too, thought about making one out of AL. It would never break, and frankly, I don't care for having yet another leak point for light. But I was under pressure to do something...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-19-2014, 07:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 520
Posted By Dumpster
WTB Astrodome or 14" Vent Lifting Mechanism

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

If you happen to be replacing one or both of your original 14" aluminum vents, I could really use the lifting mechanism(s) from that...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-19-2014, 07:20 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
44 Year Old Plastic + Golf Ball-Sized Hail =

A big ole mess.......

214467

Soooooo,
Looking for Astrodome hardware, since mine is mangled. Looks identical to the lifting mechanism on the standard, original 14" vents. If you have any of...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 01-20-2014, 02:19 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 65,852
Posted By Dumpster
BUMP!!!!!!!!!! Michael, you have been MIA...

BUMP!!!!!!!!!!

Michael, you have been MIA for far too long. You last post was almost 2 years ago. Any progress?
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 01-20-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 906
Posted By Dumpster
Interesting. Perhaps it is flat out wrong, but my...

Interesting. Perhaps it is flat out wrong, but my AS owner's manual suggests my 22 draws roughly half the amps of what an NT30 does; one of the reasons I decided to keep it. I always assumed that was...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 12-19-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Just to Be Sure

Search for Ebay item # 400304687321, just to be certain we are looking at the same one. One little difference I notice is that "water" is painted blue on that one.

202024

Other than that, it...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 12-18-2013, 08:29 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Check the link

I linked to one on Ebay in my second post. #272. Just like mine.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 12-16-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Oh Yeah

New 316 Stainless Water Deck Fill Pop Up Free Shipping | eBay...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 12-16-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Greetings Albert, I got it off Ebay for...

Greetings Albert,

I got it off Ebay for around $30 shipped. Do a search for "stainless water deck fill". That should produce many results. Just my 2¢- get one of the keyless ones. One less...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-23-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,694
Posted By Dumpster
Like This

This is the latch from VTS. If you read the description, it says you have to cut the lip off from behind the screw holes in some applications. The bathroom medicine cabinet is one of them. This is...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-05-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
-Ish

24 inches, ish. I was more concerned with the "U" being square than anything. But at its widest point, where the sidewalls haven't started the curve, 24". For whatever reason, if my memory serves,...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-07-2013, 04:06 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 41,362
Posted By Dumpster
A Very Sad Day When............

...............I am trolling in brake controller threads again. I had a Brakesmart for 4 years. Sadly, I had to let it go with the sale of my tow vehicle (it was custom installed in the dash). So...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-03-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Posted By Dumpster
Ebay

Do a search for "stainless water deck fill". You should get tons of hits.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-31-2013, 07:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Posted By Dumpster
I got it from Vintagecampers.com. I think it is...

I got it from Vintagecampers.com. I think it is 5052, put polishes up pretty good. And I see no reason why you couldn't use stainless screws instead of bucking rivets.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-30-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Table Part Number. Yes, I Own the Company

I was just reprimanded by the Font Police, so hopefully this is in compliance and doesn't get deleted. It is made by Springfield Marine, Part #SPR 1660230. I know it is available in black or...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-30-2013, 08:31 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Really Cool Gadgets, or, Overkill?

At the beginning of last season, I noticed considerable deterioration in my pricey AGM batteries. This prompted a sudden interest in on-board energy consumption. I immediately switched out all of...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-30-2013, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,483
Posted By Dumpster
Here is What I Did

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f305/digging-my-own-grave-or-if-i-could-only-take-it-back-54909-17.html#post989579
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-30-2013, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,260
Posted By Dumpster
Congrats

I thought this too. Open the rear compartment and check the wood right around the rear perimeter. There is likely carpet covering it that you will have to pull up. Another spot check is to see if...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-04-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,043
Posted By Dumpster
The 12V Side of Life

The fuse panel VTS carries is passable. It is pretty well made and under $40. I'm not crazy about its layout, or that it's metal:blink:

I actually used a circuit breaker instead of a fuse. It is...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-03-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,043
Posted By Dumpster
Hmmmmm

I am certain that this has stretched the limits of my electrical knowledge. The only other thing I could possibly speculate (heavy, heavy emphasis here) is that somehow while unplugged, the Univolt...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-01-2013, 07:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,043
Posted By Dumpster
Gremlins Be Lurking

First off, forgive any typo's, doing this on the phone. If I understand your original post correctly, all 12V accessories work connected to shore power? Boiling this down, that means that your...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 05-01-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
The Wheels on the Bus Go Up and Down..Wait, What The?

I finally took a break from my home projects to pay a little bit of attention to Dumpster. After all, we are planning to go out Memorial Day weekend. So I should probably have her all ready to go...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 03-06-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Zoo

Thanks. Pretty cool having that in your backyard. Doesn't look like it was very nice there yesterday. It makes it hard to think about camping.

Go Griz! #10's back!:D
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 01-28-2013, 03:46 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Will Do

I will give a full report once it is installed. It might be a few weeks out, as I have a height issue to deal with. I am either going to have to shorten it, or get out the router and the circle jig...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 01-25-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
The Issue Has Been Tabled, or, Wobble No More?

Since the furry rodent, Punxsutawney Phil will be giving us his take on how much longer winter will last, my attention suddenly moved over to Dumpster momentarily the other day. What needs doing...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 09-27-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,548
Posted By Dumpster
Welded or Bolted?

I am really curious about this, as I have my eye on a '61 as well. I know '61 was the first year for torsion axles, but I could have sworn that Colin Hyde said on a recent episode of theVap that the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-05-2012, 11:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,309
Posted By Dumpster
1966 Furnace Recall?, or, I'm Really Lazy

I have never learned to do a proper forum search, so please forgive if this has been covered adnauseum elsewhere.

I have had 2 1966 Airstreams come into my life in the last week: my brother...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 08-18-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Still Plexi-Free, or, A Poly Band-Aid

Knowing a window wasn't going to magically appear before our next outing, I knew I had to do something. Dumpster already has one serious black eye, we can't go out with two. I headed to Lowe's, fully...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-18-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,687
Posted By Dumpster
And, depending upon what you are replacing it with......

I replaced my original Super Jack last season (very sad to see it go) with something more modern. What I found is that the diameter of the newer ones is slightly larger. So I had to grind the welds...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 08-16-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Herculean Glass My A$$, or, I Am Window Hunting Again

This window (yes, the big one)
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shattered into about a billion pieces after being hit with a pebble about a quarter the size of a pencil eraser; basically thrown by hand (not hurricane...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-06-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 57,027
Posted By Dumpster
Cutting Dumpster's Altitude Teeth, or, Top O The World, Ma!

Just reporting after our Bi-Annual trip to Jellystone National Park. Sadly, we didn't see Boo Boo or his larger, dumber friend. We did see 100's of baby Bison Burgers, however. So cute, and tasty.
...
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