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Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-07-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By frankfarmer
Thanks, I'm not sure what to do, had a good guy...

Thanks, I'm not sure what to do, had a good guy look at it, big job taking out the holding tanks, fixing it, ????
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-05-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,374
Posted By frankfarmer
Shower floor drain broke loose from holding tank???

Shower floor drain broke loose from the holding tank, what a problem, water leaking now???? rotten wood some. Any idea how to fix it? How hard is it to take the entire plastic shower floor out???
...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-11-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 870
Posted By frankfarmer
Removal of holding tanks????

1993 limited 34 ft. full time live aboard. Holding tanks are giving me fits!!! How hard is it to just remove them for normal plumbing of the head, shower..... I doubt my 34ft. will even move anywhere...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-02-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,855
Posted By frankfarmer
The tanks drain fast & quick when I open the...

The tanks drain fast & quick when I open the valves. My indicator light shows in the yellow???? Maybe they are OK? Thanks for suggestion. I'm using RIDX every day after a shower, letting it soak the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-30-2015, 02:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,855
Posted By frankfarmer
I'm trying some hair clog remover, it has lye in...

I'm trying some hair clog remover, it has lye in it. Has any one used that? I have a tankless hot water heated so I can fill it with real hot water. ?????
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-30-2015, 02:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,855
Posted By frankfarmer
I'm trying everything without much success, hot...

I'm trying everything without much success, hot water, fill tank, let sit then flush. I just bought RidX, fill tank let sit, then flush it out. It's just been slowly building up over the years????? ...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-29-2015, 04:45 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,855
Posted By frankfarmer
What is the best chemical to clean a holding tank?

Normal holding tank from the sinks & shower is building up material. My AS does not move any so it's very hard for just water to clean the tank. What is the best chemical to treat this tank & the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-13-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,554
Posted By frankfarmer
Front door lock, Need a new one, help please

Front door lock broke. I barely got the door open.....

Any idea where to get a new door lock devise????

1992 34 ft. Limited Edition AS

Thanks
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 03-12-2014, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By frankfarmer
Pat, I got kinda lucky so no need for help on...

Pat, I got kinda lucky so no need for help on removing sofa. Found a local upholstery woman that knows AS's well, they own a AS Land Yacht, motor home. She is very close by & will help me take it out...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 03-12-2014, 11:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By frankfarmer
Pat, great job on your 29 footer, looks great,...

Pat, great job on your 29 footer, looks great, lay out is close, my bathroom is different, bedroom looks the same & the couch layout looks the same. Soon plan to try & remove the couch. If time what...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 03-12-2014, 08:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By frankfarmer
Thank you. Carpet is halfway out so I've got to...

Thank you. Carpet is halfway out so I've got to follow thru. Couch is worn out & it has to go or have it redone? I thought about a new sofa but guess it would be impossible to find one that fits,...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 03-11-2014, 05:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By frankfarmer
New flooring, replacing built in fold out couch???

34 ft. Classic, 1993, replacing entire flooring, carpet, etc. Built in fold out front couch. How difficult is it to remove & replace????? It's wore out. Any advise on new flooring, insulation????
...
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-29-2013, 09:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By frankfarmer
650 bucks for a new one thru Out of Doors Mart. ...

650 bucks for a new one thru Out of Doors Mart. ????
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-28-2013, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By frankfarmer
850 bucks, hard to believe, no way! Thanks.

850 bucks, hard to believe, no way! Thanks.
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-28-2013, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By frankfarmer
Thanks, Was it a new one, quality made??...

Thanks,

Was it a new one, quality made?? How much was quote???
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-28-2013, 05:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By frankfarmer
Not yet, hopeful for a new one. Any idea from...

Not yet, hopeful for a new one. Any idea from anyone if screen doors are universal to all models? I have no idea. Left side hinges when looking at the door from the outside.
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-27-2013, 06:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By frankfarmer
New screen door, any idea where to find one???

Old door is pretty wore out. Time for a new one if anyone knows of how to find one???

Simple door. I hope all are the same????

Thanks for any suggestions.
Forum: Full-Timing 07-25-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,064
Posted By frankfarmer
Duo-Therm Advent 1500 AC unit, works ok but TOO...

Duo-Therm Advent 1500 AC unit, works ok but TOO LOUD, try to find some quietier unit before installing one of these loud monsters.
Forum: Full-Timing 07-23-2013, 07:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,064
Posted By frankfarmer
Thumbs up Thanks for your detail advise. Unit is 21 years...

Thanks for your detail advise. Unit is 21 years old, having a new AC installed Thursday, it's past time, also newer unit has a heat pump. Again thank you & all other AS owners for their help.
Forum: Full-Timing 07-21-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,064
Posted By frankfarmer
Thanks for both suggestions. A building fell on...

Thanks for both suggestions. A building fell on top of AS years back, pushed down AC unit some, bet seal is leaking????, I'll go caulk more & see. Looked at level, it looks OK.
Forum: Full-Timing 07-21-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,064
Posted By frankfarmer
It starts quick as soon as turned on. Filters are...

It starts quick as soon as turned on. Filters are clean. Kinda randon, sometimes leaks, sometimes does not????? Little gremlin no doubt?
Forum: Full-Timing 07-21-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,064
Posted By frankfarmer
AC unit dripping water inside trailer???

Duo-Therm unit, dripping inside through the air filters. What a pain. Any advice sugestions???? Outside drain is open it drips some as normal. Flooded top of unit on outside, drain line works fine....
Forum: Full-Timing 01-01-2013, 08:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,233
Posted By frankfarmer
My 3rd winter in a 34 footer. These AS's are way...

My 3rd winter in a 34 footer. These AS's are way cool, just fix the little things & keep on rocking/hold/invest your $.

Good luck & happy new year.
Forum: Full-Timing 07-11-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,342
Posted By frankfarmer
You can do it, but it will get cold. Necessity,...

You can do it, but it will get cold. Necessity, skirting around unit, air tight as possible, plan to leave a heat bulb underneath. Seal every possible air leak, insulate all water lines possible, be...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 07-10-2012, 04:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,135
Posted By frankfarmer
Unit is either on or off, ie plenty hot water or...

Unit is either on or off, ie plenty hot water or none, when you lower flow for hot water unit heater shuts off then a blast of cold water to shower, only way to keep some constant flow of hot water...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 06-30-2012, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By frankfarmer
Bet it's hotter here, 105 today, no sea breeze...

Bet it's hotter here, 105 today, no sea breeze makes it up here. Bet nice breeze coming in on Biloxi coast, always really liked your coast area, what a shame after Katrina.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 06-28-2012, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By frankfarmer
Michael, I've watched it 3-4 times, still laugh,...

Michael, I've watched it 3-4 times, still laugh, so funny. My 34 ft. monster is about like their 40 footer. Hope all is well at Biloxi. I lived in Mobile for 30 years
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 06-28-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By frankfarmer
Cool car, it be cool to have that same car today...

Cool car, it be cool to have that same car today pulling a brand new shinny Airstream.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 06-27-2012, 12:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,451
Posted By frankfarmer
The long, long trailer is on TCM if you want a laugh

Great movie for all us airstream folks.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 06-16-2012, 08:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,298
Posted By frankfarmer
Full time 2 years, 34 ft. Limited, piece of cake...

Full time 2 years, 34 ft. Limited, piece of cake here, warmer. You better get everything insulated, good heat system, etc.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-03-2012, 10:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Posted By frankfarmer
David, thanks for help, still looks like an...

David, thanks for help, still looks like an impossible task, but I'll try, glad you got yours fixed.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 05-28-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,294
Posted By frankfarmer
Shower drain broke lose from holding tank??

Guessing this is a monster job to fix??? The tank broke lose from drain plug, now 1-2 inch gap between drain & top of the tank. Any advise appreciated.
Forum: 1982-1983 Limited 02-22-2012, 05:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,510
Posted By frankfarmer
Thanks for all advise, ran direct line to...

Thanks for all advise, ran direct line to converter so plenty power, service man has yet to visit to try & find the problem.
Forum: 1982-1983 Limited 02-14-2012, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,510
Posted By frankfarmer
Ricky, thanks for advise, understand. I will try...

Ricky, thanks for advise, understand. I will try & track down the short??? as soon as it warms up some. It's been a problem for 2 months really, on/off/random??
Forum: 1982-1983 Limited 02-13-2012, 06:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,510
Posted By frankfarmer
Fridge is OK, not one the same line. ...

Fridge is OK, not one the same line.

Cool, you also have a 34 ft. classic. Mine built in 1992 however in very good shape, most all new appliances, furnace, tankless water heaters, fan units,...
Forum: 1982-1983 Limited 02-13-2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,510
Posted By frankfarmer
You are a better electrician than me, problem...

You are a better electrician than me, problem going on off for a month or more, replaced GFI & all worked fine for a week or more then friday it tripped again, ???? unplugged all from outlets, no...
Forum: 1982-1983 Limited 02-13-2012, 03:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,510
Posted By frankfarmer
Thanks, yes one outside outlet, I'll look at it....

Thanks, yes one outside outlet, I'll look at it. I tried unplugging all devices & the GFI still tripped, ???? Some water is leaking inside from condensation on windows.
Forum: 1982-1983 Limited 02-12-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,510
Posted By frankfarmer
GF Circuit breaker trouble

1993 limited 34 ft. This 15 amp GF CB keeps tripping, replaced it, new one still trips, all other circuits else works OK. Battery charger on this circuit breaker, plugged into outlet I guess. Having...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-27-2012, 06:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,319
Posted By frankfarmer
Need replacement light fixtures for closet

Funny lights that come on/off when you open close the doors. One broke.
Any idea at all where I can find this funny little fixture??

Thanks fellow AS friends, like most of us trying to keep AS...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-08-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,135
Posted By frankfarmer
For any one wanting a long hot shower, Girard...

For any one wanting a long hot shower, Girard tankless water heater works like a champ!!!
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-03-2011, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,046
Posted By frankfarmer
Marco Island is one very nice place, further...

Marco Island is one very nice place, further south, lots of fulltime trailer parks there, bet people in this area will be nice to you with a famlly.

Good luck to you.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-02-2011, 09:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,135
Posted By frankfarmer
Dan & other AS Folks. Seems like a simple device,...

Dan & other AS Folks. Seems like a simple device, senses water flow & temp of incoming water, has 2 burners if inflow is cold, below 60 degrees, real hot water, swaps out easily for the old 6 gallon...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-01-2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,135
Posted By frankfarmer
New Girard hot water heater works like a champ,...

New Girard hot water heater works like a champ, plenty hot. Real glad for this improvement. I suggest it to any that like real long shower or hot water, etc....
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-01-2011, 04:03 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,890
Posted By frankfarmer
Do not use any poision!!!! A simple small mouse...

Do not use any poision!!!! A simple small mouse trap is best, cheese or peanut butter.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-31-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,135
Posted By frankfarmer
Thanks to all for advise. All set for...

Thanks to all for advise.

All set for winter, after last year, the 2nd winter will be a piece of cake.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-31-2011, 07:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,135
Posted By frankfarmer
Replaced furnace motor last year, works OK but...

Replaced furnace motor last year, works OK but loud, burns a lot of gas. Installing new tankless water heater tomorrow, hope it works well, little 6 gallon unit gave me a headache last winter. Guess...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-31-2011, 03:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,135
Posted By frankfarmer
Finished Skirt. Used heavy duty plastic sheets,...

Finished Skirt. Used heavy duty plastic sheets, cut all the curves just right to fit on trim area at bottom, used sticky gorilla tape to secure, 99% air tight, used bricks to hold down, it will work,...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-30-2011, 05:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,740
Posted By frankfarmer
Cool Pic, Thanks. Where do you find seed for...

Cool Pic, Thanks. Where do you find seed for those silver pumpkins, still warm here, may plant some seeds.

Have fun & good luck.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-30-2011, 04:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,135
Posted By frankfarmer
Fly at Night, way cool. my best to you on using...

Fly at Night, way cool. my best to you on using all the runway. Trying my best here to use all mine. I do not fly, but sailed all over, just moved my boat to Lake Guntersville, if ever down this way,...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-27-2011, 08:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,135
Posted By frankfarmer
Thanks for all advise. It's such an akward animal...

Thanks for all advise. It's such an akward animal with all the curves, still not sure, custom quote, $1,600, doubt my registered Hereford cattle would care, They cost twice that much anyway. Might...
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