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Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-24-2023, 05:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,518
Posted By TomW
You may be interested in my recent experience. I...

You may be interested in my recent experience. I just put new, better-grade, ventilated, AC-Delco rotors, and pads on the front of my 2105 Silverado 2500HD due to the original rotors warping. After...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 08-13-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,316
Posted By TomW
Some issues never go away

I may have found the answer - rust.

After reading that even new moon hubcaps are subject to rust unless clear-coated by the end-user, I found another campground shot that shows a hubcap not...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-11-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 510
Posted By TomW
Your question is very subjective; you may want to...

Your question is very subjective; you may want to refer to Vintage Airstream's Price vs. Condition guide:

https://vintageairstream.com/airstream-price-guide/

Hope this helps,
Tom
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 08-10-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,316
Posted By TomW
Wow! Blue-steel wheels & baby moons OEM in '67?

This image shows my new '67 Overlander on an epic trip out west on one of my Uncle Les's first trips. Notice the blue-steel wheels with baby-moon hubcaps.

I only remember the painted,...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 07-25-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 178
Posted By TomW
My '67 Overlander's Magic Chef oven was held in...

My '67 Overlander's Magic Chef oven was held in place by two screws on a flange visible below the door.

Hope this helps,
Tom
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-01-2022, 04:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,672
Posted By TomW
I made mine using the about a foot of the male...

I made mine using the about a foot of the male end of an old garden hose, and hose-clamping a male shop-air fitting to the other end. Also, I never go above 40 psi on the setup

Tom
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 10-16-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,175
Posted By TomW
Although my tale is 20 years-old, I thought I...

Although my tale is 20 years-old, I thought I would share it for insight:

https://home.hiwaay.net/~tomorkim/Centramatics.htm

Tom
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-12-2022, 12:27 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,029
Posted By TomW
My blog has been updated and I have been trying...

My blog has been updated and I have been trying to get my Airstream's web page updated via a reticent Windows 7 machine. In case I am not successful, here is a link to the experience:
...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-30-2022, 03:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 866
Posted By TomW
Close...

Your awning looks similar to the Carefree-brand awning installed on my '67 Overlander back in the day. But I think yours is a different brand. Anyway, maybe the directions which came on my original...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-21-2022, 02:12 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 49,029
Posted By TomW
An exasperating repair

One of the fun challenges to me with my Vintage Airstream is keeping the original Bay Breeze air conditioner in good working order and updating this thread to share the experience. We were at Disney...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-13-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,008
Posted By TomW
With the cost of new water heaters, I would try...

With the cost of new water heaters, I would try fixing it in this manner:

Drain & Remove heater from American Classic.
Dry interior as well as possible with forced ventilation overnight.

I...
Forum: Steps 02-17-2022, 03:17 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,483
Posted By TomW
My Airstream's web site was migrated to a...

My Airstream's web site was migrated to a different server many years ago. Try this link:

https://home.hiwaay.net/~tomorkim/2ndStep.htm

Tom
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-30-2021, 06:16 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,563
Posted By TomW
Too funny, Barry... but accurate! Tom

Too funny, Barry... but accurate!

Tom
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-30-2021, 04:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,563
Posted By TomW
Great to hear from you Ron! I thought of you the...

Great to hear from you Ron! I thought of you the other day when Kim and I were at Unicoi State Park as it looks relatively close to you. Glad to read you are getting ready to hit the road again.
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-29-2021, 01:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,563
Posted By TomW
Yes. The new one is a NT30SP. It appeared...

Yes.

The new one is a NT30SP. It appeared to be the best match. Works great! My wife really enjoys having the potty heated by the bath vent.

Tom
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-26-2021, 05:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,994
Posted By TomW
LaurieB - there is a good chance your Caravel has...

LaurieB - there is a good chance your Caravel has the same box as my Overlander. "New Old Stock" breakers were available on eBay a few years when my Airstream's AC breaker wore out.

Hope this...
Forum: Awnings 10-26-2021, 05:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 759
Posted By TomW
The awning on my Overlander was made by Carefree,...

The awning on my Overlander was made by Carefree, who is still in business. Many years ago I wanted to replace the fabric, and found them to have little interest in helping me. Zip Dee seems to be...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-17-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,083
Posted By TomW
Although I replaced a Suburban furnace with a...

Although I replaced a Suburban furnace with a Suburban furnace there was 54 years of difference between the two. It was not a simple swap-out. You can read about it on my blog:
...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-06-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,183
Posted By TomW
Yes - it is doable. Home generator backup...

Yes - it is doable. Home generator backup systems do this all the time (select only certain legs to power).

Pitfall A is finding an electrician who understands RV power systems.

Pitfall B is...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-04-2021, 10:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 655
Posted By TomW
Welcome to the forums, Skunk! My '67...

Welcome to the forums, Skunk!

My '67 Overlander was much in the same state when I took possession in 2003. The refurb was documented at my web site and is still occasionally updated on my blog. ...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-06-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,414
Posted By TomW
My '67 Airstream with original Bay Breeze air...

My '67 Airstream with original Bay Breeze air conditioner holds 2 lbs 2-1/2 oz of R22.

Tom
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-05-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,414
Posted By TomW
What year Airstream does a 14 unit go on? Tom

What year Airstream does a 14 unit go on?

Tom
Forum: Refrigerators 04-26-2021, 04:16 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,619
Posted By TomW
The manual lighter in my'67 Overlander's fridge...

The manual lighter in my'67 Overlander's fridge was worn out so it was replaced with solid state ignition adapted from a kit so for BBQ grills. Works like a champ!

You can read about it here:...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-22-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,304
Posted By TomW
I agree that the fill point is unusually low. ...

I agree that the fill point is unusually low. The image below is from my '67 Overlander.

Although a flex line could work, I will mention that my tank is usually filled from the city water line. ...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-20-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,840
Posted By TomW
I replaced my original mechanical thermostat with...

I replaced my original mechanical thermostat with a battery-powered digital version primarily because the digital model is immune to a door being slammed and controls better in general.

Tom
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-18-2021, 05:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,840
Posted By TomW
Transformers only output AC voltage. Diodes are...

Transformers only output AC voltage. Diodes are required to convert that to DC and your schematic does not show any diodes. 24 volts AC is pretty much standard in the HVAC world.

Tom
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-08-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 767
Posted By TomW
VintagetrailerSupply tries to supply...

VintagetrailerSupply tries to supply Airstream-correct appliances:

https://vintagetrailersupply.com/interior/appliances/water-heaters/

Be warned that all new water heaters come with a white...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-29-2021, 02:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By TomW
Old-School w/Armstrong

Folks- the original Armstrong ACs were a two-piece design in that there was an outside compressor and an air-handler inside. The two were connected by refrigerant & electrical lines. No gasket is...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-29-2021, 04:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 752
Posted By TomW
My fix was not easy. The only thing I would do...

My fix was not easy. The only thing I would do different would be to use Vulkem (or equivalent) instead of RV putty. You can read about it here:

https://home.hiwaay.net/~tomorkim/AnotherLeak.htm...
Forum: Awnings 03-03-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,649
Posted By TomW
Yes. I scavenged a Carefree awning someone...

Yes. I scavenged a Carefree awning someone stripped off an Avion and gave it to an Airstream friend of mine looking for just the arms several years ago. Although I like the Carefree brand awning on...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 03-03-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,579
Posted By TomW
Made as needed?

I could easily believe those pieces of aluminum were formed onsite by hand when my '67 Overlander was built.

Tom
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 01-11-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By TomW
Kudos to cubiclekeys.com

My 54 year-old Overlander came to me with only one original key to operate all three exterior access doors all keyed to the same Chicago Lock Company tumbler plus a dodgy duplicate. I broke the...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-22-2020, 03:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By TomW
No. Tom

No.

Tom
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-20-2020, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 398
Posted By TomW
That is the fill port for your white tank...

That is the fill port for your white tank (potable water). Here are links to two pages on my '67 Overlander's web site to put it in perspective.

https://home.hiwaay.net/~tomorkim/WhiteTank.htm
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By TomW
Overfilled?

I do not believe in "topping off" a unit by most people. No one knows how much refrigerant is in a system unless they drain & recharge it with a scale and then most people overfill because they do...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2020, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By TomW
Don't forget wicking

Muriatic acid will wick into the wire and corrode it where it cannot be washed off. My experience has been that rosin core solder used on copper wire with a soldering GUN is sufficient to clean the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2020, 02:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By TomW
No. It would be better to cut back to clean wire...

No. It would be better to cut back to clean wire and solder a pigtail to the old wires. Then crimp/solder the pigtail to a female spade connector. Soldering the TWO wires to the connector will add...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 540
Posted By TomW
Not me!

All the new refrigerants operate at much higher pressures than R-22 did. Your Bay Breeze unit's evaporator & condenser coils probably cannot tolerate the pressure. But I do not speak from...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By TomW
While you're up there

Your capacitor is most likely rated at 5 mfd, 370 vac like my Overlander's two replacement fans' capacitors have been.

Of note, your first image shows the LH capacitor lug clearly overheated. I...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2020, 11:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By TomW
Oh, and there is no polarity on AC capacitors. ...

Oh, and there is no polarity on AC capacitors.

Tom
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 633
Posted By TomW
It sounds like the capacitor is still good and...

It sounds like the capacitor is still good and you cannot connect to it. If that is the case, an HVAC counterman will have a multimeter with a capacitance setting behind the counter - he can measure...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-02-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 803
Posted By TomW
If it was me, I would make new plastic out of...

If it was me, I would make new plastic out of fiberglass cloth and ABS plastic cement. It worked fine for the repair of my Overlander's AC shroud:
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-20-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,563
Posted By TomW
Step-by-step Vintage Furnace Replacement

My '67 Overlander's furnace, with routine inspection, treated us well over the last 16 years. But it was time to replace it this year with its modern day equivalent. I'm not sure how I will handle...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-13-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,717
Posted By TomW
Flying Insect Screens for Furnace

One of the last problems my Airstream's last furnace had was a yellowjacket nest which partially clogged up the works. To keep that from happening in the new Suburban NT-30 furnace I just installed,...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-14-2020, 07:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,787
Posted By TomW
My Univolt Never Retired

The 30 amp Univolt in my '67 Airstream was still working when I got it in 2003. We even used it for a year or two until I got tired of worrying about overcharging the battery. I then purchased the...
Forum: Tires 01-02-2020, 06:55 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,742
Posted By TomW
CapriRacer, Thanks for taking the time to...

CapriRacer,

Thanks for taking the time to post an in-depth response. I hope the original poster reads it!

Tom
Forum: Tires 01-02-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,742
Posted By TomW
Really?

I have never heard that before. The 25+ year-old tires pulled off my Overlander on Day 0 looked like a million bucks on the inside and definitely unsafe on the outside.

Tom
Forum: Windows & Screens 10-24-2019, 05:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,591
Posted By TomW
I replaced all my '67 Overlander's seals in 2004...

I replaced all my '67 Overlander's seals in 2004 and everything is still good. You can read about it here:

https://home.hiwaay.net/~tomorkim/WindowSeals.htm

Of note:
* every couple of years...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-27-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 984
Posted By TomW
Most auto parts stores sell liquid electrical...

Most auto parts stores sell liquid electrical tape...
Forum: Floor Finishes 09-19-2019, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,671
Posted By TomW
Too funny. But it sums it up well! Tom

Too funny. But it sums it up well!

Tom
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