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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-24-2011, 07:58 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I think the beams will be stacked, with 2x2...

I think the beams will be stacked, with 2x2 sitting across them, running from c-channel to c-channel. The bottom supports made of 3"x6". Dropping the tanks from the bottom, with the last tank sliding...
Forum: Full-Timing 01-23-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,646
Posted By nomader
I'm in a 94 2500 diesel gmc, and a 31'. You could...

I'm in a 94 2500 diesel gmc, and a 31'. You could not pay me to ride in a 150 pulling this thing over the Rockies. On the other hand, since I got the trailer back to TN, almost a year ago, I haven't...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-19-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I couldn't have picked a better time to find this...

I couldn't have picked a better time to find this video.

John La Grou plugs smart power outlets | Video on TED.com (https://www.ted.com/talks/john_la_grou_plugs_smart_power_outlets_1.html)
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-19-2011, 07:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,028
Posted By nomader
So.. What is going on with the ceiling? Is that...

So.. What is going on with the ceiling? Is that all hollow or is it padding?
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-18-2011, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,028
Posted By nomader
It has a timeless jet air craft look. Very nice. ...

It has a timeless jet air craft look. Very nice.
Did anybody take you up on that offer?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-18-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
berrr.

Ahh!!! I think melted my electrical. I had a spaceheater running and now I have no power on that run. The real scary part is, no breakers are flipped and it's not melted at the plug.

My friend...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-18-2011, 01:39 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I will also have the old frames worth of metal. I...

I will also have the old frames worth of metal. I can trade out with the scrap yard 2 mins down the road.

I'm also hoping to get a pile of angle iron cheap.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-18-2011, 01:27 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I should have taken pictures of the vent...

I should have taken pictures of the vent rerouted, i also finally got all of the new parts off the floor, I will take some full pictures.


The walls need another coat in spots, I quit painting...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-17-2011, 05:45 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Lash up? Officially stumped. More...

Lash up?
Officially stumped.


More pictures loaded after I posted the comment. You can see his head under the radio.
Rodger rabbit would push away a good percentage. Of course that group...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-17-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Anybody know how to edit that last post?

Anybody know how to edit that last post?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-17-2011, 10:12 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
ha,, you can kinda see rodger rabbit's head on...

ha,, you can kinda see rodger rabbit's head on that last picture. He's my guarantee that nobody will get knocked up and this project will be completed.

Seriously, I hear that story ten times a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-17-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/i...

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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-16-2011, 10:44 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Ahhh!! I just deleted a my post. lol:mad:lol....

Ahhh!! I just deleted a my post. lol:mad:lol. I'll try this again.

Sorry If you started drawing with my bad measurements. I was told the 24' were 20' and I assumed the tanks were "nice whole...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-15-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Well that's not as fun. Dave- I don't...

Well that's not as fun.


Dave-
I don't plan to travel with a ton of water. I would get close and fill up in town, then park it for a month. I could also make short hops, to each pull off, like...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-15-2011, 10:01 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
That would do it, but somewhere along the way i...

That would do it, but somewhere along the way i got the "bright?" idea to add 500 gallons.

The center tanks support, slides out the back not the side, as pictured.

When it's all said and done,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-15-2011, 04:12 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I would tow it more often if I knew the bath...

I would tow it more often if I knew the bath wasn't going to fall off, and I have been working on this one home. Now I'm done and have no clue where I will end up. I could go day to day or work on...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-15-2011, 03:52 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Most of the solid black goes to the other side,...

Most of the solid black goes to the other side, the wavey lines are 2" foam panels. The 3x6 is 24' long, and the tanks are different sizes from what I first thought.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-15-2011, 03:44 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/i...

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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-15-2011, 03:32 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
It took me a few days to confirm that this route...

It took me a few days to confirm that this route is possible. What do you think of 3x6 bottom and top rails, 4x6 tounge triangle, cut chunks of 3x6 6" long for between top and bottom rail and space...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-15-2011, 02:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 45,811
Posted By nomader
That will change plans really quick. Best wishes...

That will change plans really quick. Best wishes to all of you.
I was just thinking about putting a door in the floor. We'll see

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I'm just about to post the pictures. Plans changed a bit and I...
Forum: Full-Timing 01-12-2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,646
Posted By nomader
Sell it now! All of that aside. Go full-time,...

Sell it now!
All of that aside. Go full-time, in two or three Airstreams. Start with one, ready to go, 27'ish and your current truck. Do not buy new, buy after they are done depreciating and after...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-12-2011, 04:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,368
Posted By nomader
Is it near the water hearer? It could be were an...

Is it near the water hearer? It could be were an old gas line came in. Is it rubber?

If the floor is damp, a PO might have tried to "fix" the problem by draining it. lol
Who knows?

If it's...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-12-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 45,811
Posted By nomader
Hi, I have a thread started at...

Hi, I have a thread started at https://www.airforums.com/forums/f36/lift-my-ride-bus-type-storage-for-as-72465-2.html
I won't be running into the same problems under the floor, and I have alot more...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-10-2011, 10:19 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
It's a 94 GMC 2500 6.5 turbo diesel extended cab,...

It's a 94 GMC 2500 6.5 turbo diesel extended cab, regular bed.
I really need to stop drawing in pen. I was just trying to convey the gist of things. I plan to use CAD once I have a more definite...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-10-2011, 03:53 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
2x2 and triangulate between the top and bottom...

2x2 and triangulate between the top and bottom beams? I would definitely need the diagonal middle bracing..?
I kind of thought the 3x6 main rails and 3x6 crossmembers would add a lot of strength...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2011, 12:55 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Wow, I just realize I gave the extra foot of the...

Wow, I just realize I gave the extra foot of the wheel bay to the back side. I meant to split the difference.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2011, 12:42 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/i...

https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_935443_0_ef98e641cfe2eda52d64eb745ff6b065.jpg
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2011, 12:37 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
The whole motorcycle carrier might have to go. I...

The whole motorcycle carrier might have to go. I found a picture... I wonder how it turned out. I'll get it on here.

The freezer could be emptied when needed.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2011, 12:09 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
As for lifting the thing, I saw the shell off...

As for lifting the thing, I saw the shell off restoration of somebody that lifted it off with scaffolding type jack system. I have a bunch of house jacks, or I can find a tree....
The place I plan...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-08-2011, 11:58 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
If I add more out riggers and all of the plywood...

If I add more out riggers and all of the plywood was good, it might be alright. That would change the whole layout. I would have to widen the original frame's cross members and come straight down to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-08-2011, 09:56 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/i...

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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-07-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
eye candy I wonder if the tail helps to...

eye candy
I wonder if the tail helps to control sway, or if it just makes a good bridge detector.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-07-2011, 08:50 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I want the slide in tanks, but I don't want the...

I want the slide in tanks, but I don't want the thing to collapse to the side, obviously.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-07-2011, 08:46 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
by all means, keep going

I think the axles I bought have a wider mount location, they are 30 minutes away from me, so I can't check at the moment. I actually was already thinking of that, the frame would create a, slightly,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-07-2011, 01:35 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I have a problem with the patent system. I want...

I have a problem with the patent system. I want to talk and discuss the tool hauler, but I would like to sell them someday. I don't know the laws, so I posted this as a new age poor-man's patent. It...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-07-2011, 01:13 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
https://i752.photobucket.com/albums/xx166/edwardcar...

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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-31-2010, 10:23 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I will take pictures of drawings, but you have to...

I will take pictures of drawings, but you have to promise not to run off to the patent office. The tool hauler would change the world of constuction, and save gas, so there's a good chance it will be...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-31-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
hahahaha It's no hoax. I have, I think, two...

hahahaha
It's no hoax.
I have, I think, two more days and I'm done with home restoration that is entirely over budget. So, I'm focusing 100% on that.
As soon as I can clean up and clear stuff out...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-31-2010, 03:45 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
It took me a minute to figure out what you were...

It took me a minute to figure out what you were saying. lol. birds...

Well, something will happen someday, but I'm afraid today might have pushed the AS plans back just a little bit. It most...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-26-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Of what? I have a jetted tub in the...

Of what?


I have a jetted tub in the yard, no joke, I could trim it and drop the trailer shell over the tub, I think the tubs rim follows the rear bath's curve pretty close.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-26-2010, 06:29 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
The RVP/Airxcell unit is 18" tall. I guess only...

The RVP/Airxcell unit is 18" tall. I guess only 5th wheels can use that in the floor, since tongue pulls would sit to high.

The RVP/Airxcell unit has all the same components, just configured...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-26-2010, 04:02 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
lol I really didn't like the idea of them on...

lol
I really didn't like the idea of them on top.
I can get more fantasic fans up there and more space for solor.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-26-2010, 02:48 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Now this may be the worst yet. I could fit the...

Now this may be the worst yet. I could fit the two penguins under the floor, and duct it. The air would be much cooler below the AS and this would have a great COG, if I could fit it in 12". I could...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-26-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
yes. lol I like to know things are...

yes.

lol

I like to know things are clean. They might use less water than I use now.
I've seen small ones for the counter, I might just mount that below.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-26-2010, 11:33 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
That means everything is compact, hard to work...

That means everything is compact, hard to work on, and all the systems running through other systems and furniture. That also makes it more difficult to keep it up to date. I guess welcome to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-26-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
Well my name is Eddie lol. The fifth wheel...

Well my name is Eddie lol.
The fifth wheel would completely destroy the tool box idea. Loading and unloading tools takes a lot of time, and bringing "only what I need" to a job site, never works....
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 12-25-2010, 08:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,905
Posted By nomader
I know one of the pipes that froze and pushed the...

I know one of the pipes that froze and pushed the shark-bite off of the pipe, was fully seated. I saw grooves in the pex from the metal ring inside the fitting, they ran up 1/2", if not more.
The...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-25-2010, 06:54 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I didn't want to widen the wheel base anyways. By...

I didn't want to widen the wheel base anyways. By the time I get the ac off, the end height would not be but a few inches taller than original.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-25-2010, 06:42 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
I know why you want to stay 200 miles away, you...

I know why you want to stay 200 miles away, you don't want to have to admit how awesome it is.
yep, that's it!

Well I need to build the truck box regardless of what happens on the AS. I should...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-25-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 14,182
Posted By nomader
hahaha trying to keep the crack off the streets

hahaha trying to keep the crack off the streets
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