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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 03-09-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 467
Posted By Belegedhel
Need some more information--Are you simply...

Need some more information--Are you simply replacing the original shower assembly with a new one, or have you changed things up so that you need something created that is very customized?
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 03-07-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 669
Posted By Belegedhel
To do it so that you won't notice any leftover...

To do it so that you won't notice any leftover damage, you would have to replace the segment. A few years ago, this would cost you somewhere in the ballpark of $1500 give or take. You could try the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-04-2024, 03:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 945
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! I got the flange...

Welcome to the Forums!

I got the flange pictured below from PPLmotorhomes.com.

It has "4x3" on it.

good luck!
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-18-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 368
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! You ought to be able...

Welcome to the Forums!

You ought to be able to look at the glass fuses and see if they have burnt. If they have, then disconnect the trailer from power and replace them.

What it none of them...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-15-2024, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 537
Posted By Belegedhel
I'd say the first thing to be very conscious of,...

I'd say the first thing to be very conscious of, is you are buying a 20 year old trailer. So I would give it the same treatment as any other vintage model. In particular, though, I would look at...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 02-01-2024, 07:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 707
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! If you suspect the...

Welcome to the Forums!

If you suspect the windows, it should be pretty easy to confirm. Lock down the window and then get your garden hose and thoroughly soak the exterior of the window. Look...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 01-27-2024, 12:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 553
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! Well, you have the...

Welcome to the Forums!

Well, you have the vintage factor and small trailer factor in your favor, but you have the "aborted renovation project" factor working against you. You may be able to get...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-27-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 578
Posted By Belegedhel
The typical places for the floor to rot are...

The typical places for the floor to rot are behind the refrigerator, at the front door, and underneath every window and hatch. The vent pipes will leak as well. Check every seal on every window,...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-24-2024, 09:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By Belegedhel
I just did a quick internet search of what the E7...

I just did a quick internet search of what the E7 code means on a Dometic AC unit and found several sources that indicate that it is a loss of power to the unit. So you might just have a blown fuse,...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-24-2024, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 580
Posted By Belegedhel
If you do a search on these forums, I am sure you...

If you do a search on these forums, I am sure you will find many threads about Dometic AC units failing (partly because they are so common on these trailers), but yours failing so early, seems...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-17-2024, 12:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Belegedhel
Well, there are ways to do things both on the...

Well, there are ways to do things both on the cheap, and still be effective. For example, you could do a composting toilet or even a "cassette" style toilet like the Dometic Curve. In this way, you...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-17-2024, 06:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 697
Posted By Belegedhel
It really isn't a common issue. My '71 had no...

It really isn't a common issue. My '71 had no missing rivets interior or exterior when I took possession of it. If you are experiencing sheared rivets, it is usually a symptom of some other problem...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-17-2024, 06:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,842
Posted By Belegedhel
Yep, 12V wiring and plumbing aren't really the...

Yep, 12V wiring and plumbing aren't really the big expensive items. They aren't even really the time consuming things. Even if you never put it on the road, the time may come when you want to use...
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-14-2024, 09:01 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By Belegedhel
Mysterious indeed! My guess would be that you...

Mysterious indeed! My guess would be that you have some issue with your frame, behind the axles. As a result, under the right conditions, the frame is putting the rear of the trailer in compression...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-01-2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By Belegedhel
Rain water shouldn't get into the cup system,...

Rain water shouldn't get into the cup system, unless it gets under the AC shroud and finds its way to the condensate holes.

Rain will get into the drain pans, as the pan has a lip that surrounds...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 12-31-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,814
Posted By Belegedhel
Sounds like someone is trying to make a boat...

Sounds like someone is trying to make a boat payment! I would guess that around 10 years is the right period of time to take a really good look at all the seals (with some exceptions). My seals are...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-31-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,567
Posted By Belegedhel
It is doable. I lived in Colorado Springs and...

It is doable. I lived in Colorado Springs and Denver for 20 years, and the weather is actually pretty mild there in the winter. You will get your winter storms, it will get cold and snowy for a few...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-31-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 845
Posted By Belegedhel
Your chances of finding someone to trade door...

Your chances of finding someone to trade door frames with has a very low probability of success. Maybe you'll find something from a salvage trailer that is being parted out, but even then, low...
Forum: Financing 12-31-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,385
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! Or, go to the Portal...

Welcome to the Forums!

Or, go to the Portal tab at the top of the screen, then scroll down until you find a link to trailer inspectors in your area AND the Trailer Inspector's checklist. You...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-31-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 680
Posted By Belegedhel
Yes, the drain pan is now obsolete, probably...

Yes, the drain pan is now obsolete, probably because they were so prone to cracking and causing leaks. The drain pan basically catches the water that comes out of the left and right hand side...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 12-30-2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 657
Posted By Belegedhel
I guess I don't see what harm there would be in...

I guess I don't see what harm there would be in using '69 and newer C-channel on a '68. Just beware that the slot that surrounds the subfloor dictates the thickness of the subfloor. Alternatively,...
Forum: Trailer Values 12-28-2023, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,732
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! It really depends on...

Welcome to the Forums!

It really depends on the condition it is in. Usually, "unrestored" or "original" condition just means there is a lot of work to be done. There are folks who value the...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-10-2023, 09:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,634
Posted By Belegedhel
Yep, drill them out. One trick is to buy some of...

Yep, drill them out. One trick is to buy some of the stubby drill bits that are only an inch or so long so that you can be sure not to drill right through the wall, or to even leave a ding when the...
Forum: Axles 12-07-2023, 08:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,481
Posted By Belegedhel
That photo is actually just the frame--no shell...

That photo is actually just the frame--no shell attached. I dropped my axle into position with the frame upside down, so it was super easy, as I was nearing the end of a shell-off. The standard...
Forum: Axles 12-06-2023, 07:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,481
Posted By Belegedhel
I would say that the specs having the appearance...

I would say that the specs having the appearance of a backward axle would have to be purely coincidental, as there is no way the wheels would be in the wheel wells if the axle was backwards. See the...
Forum: Trailer Values 12-05-2023, 07:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,156
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! The fact that it has...

Welcome to the Forums!

The fact that it has been stored inside is a bonus. If the floors are truly rot free and there is no rear end separation, then that's great. That being said, it is a 30...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-04-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 979
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! If you have or can...

Welcome to the Forums!

If you have or can get access to the service manual for your year of trailer, details about the door latch will probably be found there. Alternatively, call an Airstream...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-30-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,620
Posted By Belegedhel
In that case worthless trailers are bought and...

In that case worthless trailers are bought and sold every day. I'll go out on a limb and bet that at least half of the used trailers for sale out there have some floor rot.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-29-2023, 09:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,620
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! I would say that step...

Welcome to the Forums!

I would say that step 1 would be to fully assess the need for floor repairs/replacement. It seems weird to hear that the dealership is advocating a full floor replacement,...
Forum: 1964 Bambi II 11-27-2023, 09:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 862
Posted By Belegedhel
There are no trailer parts, that you are looking...

There are no trailer parts, that you are looking for, available off-the-shelf.

Tools and materials are all available online:

Basic tools, rivets and clecos ("alignment pins?"): Vintage...
Forum: Roof 11-22-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 396
Posted By Belegedhel
I've never seen any official documents such as...

I've never seen any official documents such as you mention (really for any year, much less the early 60's era).

I recall seeing some threads where people have made Sketchup models of their...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-15-2023, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By Belegedhel
You will get varying opinions on the spray-foam. ...

You will get varying opinions on the spray-foam. Folks that renovate older trailers that have it will tell you that it is the worst thing ever, as it traps moisture against the frame and results in...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-13-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,382
Posted By Belegedhel
Most trailers this age, especially the ones that...

Most trailers this age, especially the ones that have lived in a moist climate, are in need of a shell-off, with complete floor replacement and frame repairs. But that is in the case of people who...
Forum: Axles 11-11-2023, 07:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,317
Posted By Belegedhel
I have a similar device, and just feel like I...

I have a similar device, and just feel like I need to point out that the device mentioned very probably does not make its measurement based on laser technology, rather, it uses a laser to point at...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-11-2023, 05:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,327
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! I'm sure the solar...

Welcome to the Forums!

I'm sure the solar powered aficionados will chime in, but one thing to consider when you have limited real estate up above is to use portable panels that can be set up, and...
Forum: Refrigerators 11-10-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,444
Posted By Belegedhel
I'm curious about this insulation you say is...

I'm curious about this insulation you say is around the tubes on the back--have never seen that, in fact the ability for these tubes to give off heat is part of the cooling action.

It can take...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 11-07-2023, 12:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 381
Posted By Belegedhel
My bet is the following: 1: Refrigerator...

My bet is the following:
1: Refrigerator backside access
2: Battery
3: Water Heater
4: Possibly storage, but more probably Furnace.

good luck!
Forum: Refrigerators 11-07-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,444
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! There is a thread or...

Welcome to the Forums!

There is a thread or three on these forums that discusses troubleshooting of these absorption fridges. The search box is your friend, try terms like "refrigerator...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-07-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,034
Posted By Belegedhel
If you have substantial frame repairs to do, then...

If you have substantial frame repairs to do, then it is likely that you also need to replace the subfloor. As much as it feels daunting to lift the shell, it is the easiest way to do all the repairs...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 11-02-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 846
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! As above, there is no...

Welcome to the Forums!

As above, there is no off-the-shelf product that will do what you are asking. Anything that you would install would have to be completely custom, and probably made with...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-31-2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 782
Posted By Belegedhel
If your interior skins are out, you could install...

If your interior skins are out, you could install a solid rivet from the inside (put the bucking bar on the outside, and the rivet gun on the inside) and create something of a flush-headed rivet that...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-30-2023, 11:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 633
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! Is your trailer...

Welcome to the Forums!

Is your trailer already refurbished?
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-29-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 749
Posted By Belegedhel
Seems like outofdoorsmart.com used to sell...

Seems like outofdoorsmart.com used to sell them--might be worth checking.

good luck!
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 10-25-2023, 08:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,664
Posted By Belegedhel
It isn't about disdaining the SOB, it is about...

It isn't about disdaining the SOB, it is about embracing the silver aluminum...oh..and there is an initiation (hazing???) that involves pink flamingoes...

Welcome to the flock!
Forum: Our Community 10-22-2023, 06:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,700
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! I would be willing to...

Welcome to the Forums!

I would be willing to bet you won't get many, if any, responses in favor of renting out your Airstream. It is easy enough to do, various "sharing" style sites help people...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 10-11-2023, 10:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,867
Posted By Belegedhel
The safest way to get it home would probably be...

The safest way to get it home would probably be to flat-bed it, but that usually results in other risks.

If you end up towing the trailer, don't count on the lights to work--bring a set of those...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-11-2023, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By Belegedhel
I got your PM--thought I would respond here. ...

I got your PM--thought I would respond here. Attached is a blown-up version of the wiring diagram, that should be more readable.

It used to be possible to download vintage user's manuals from...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-10-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By Belegedhel
Attached you will see a diagram from the 1973...

Attached you will see a diagram from the 1973 Airstream owner's manual showing how the lights are wired. I would expect an Argosy to be wired the same. Note that this wiring scheme does not match...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-08-2023, 07:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 523
Posted By Belegedhel
Attached is a screen shot from the 1973 owner...

Attached is a screen shot from the 1973 owner manual. The pics in the manual don't look exactly like yours, so it could be that your water heater has been replaced at some point in the last 50...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-03-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 558
Posted By Belegedhel
Welcome to the Forums! Post a few pics, as...

Welcome to the Forums!

Post a few pics, as the Argosy trailers are a small subset, but they have a lot in common with the Airstream trailers of the same genre, so you might get bigger audience if...
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