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Forum: Member Introductions 01-10-2014, 05:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 689
Posted By Riverrat6270
Welcome to the forums, great place! Spend 40-50...

Welcome to the forums, great place! Spend 40-50 a year at a local lake and it doesn't get much better in an Airstream
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 12-31-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,360
Posted By Riverrat6270
I have an '80 Excella and guessing the same kind...

I have an '80 Excella and guessing the same kind of layout. Pretty good odds that the leak is above the floor. Either from toilet or lavatory, could even be the seal at the toilet to the floor. ...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-31-2013, 02:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,624
Posted By Riverrat6270
A tight lid should keep the dump station from...

A tight lid should keep the dump station from venting sewer gas when the lid is on, either a screwed plug or a tight fitting cap. Some sewer gas will vent out when dumping as the drain has to breath.
Forum: Axles 12-11-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,351
Posted By Riverrat6270
A buddy and I installed a set that I purchased...

A buddy and I installed a set that I purchased from the folks at Inland RV. The service and support I have received from Andy and his crew far surpassed any reason to shop anywhere else. Took about...
Forum: Vintage Kin 09-06-2013, 03:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,473
Posted By Riverrat6270
What a beautiful find!

What a beautiful find!
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-25-2013, 03:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 705
Posted By Riverrat6270
I have a 1980 Excella and should have pretty much...

I have a 1980 Excella and should have pretty much the same stuff. I have the original owners manual if I can help you.
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 02-08-2013, 07:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,640
Posted By Riverrat6270
Also, watch the wires on the tank monitor system....

Also, watch the wires on the tank monitor system. I found that they get pinched putting tank bank in with cover. I would suggest cut long so they can be spliced from the top side. Not a tough job...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 02-07-2013, 05:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,640
Posted By Riverrat6270
Follow Andy's advice. I would recommend building...

Follow Andy's advice. I would recommend building ramps out of 2 x 6's rather than use jacks. Did my water tank on my Excella with jacks and was rather crowded under there. Good luck
Forum: Modifications 12-11-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,008
Posted By Riverrat6270
Very nice, I don't get to spend as many days in...

Very nice, I don't get to spend as many days in my AS as you yet, but I'm working on it. Still spend over 60 days a year in mine. Love every minute of it.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 09-02-2012, 06:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,625
Posted By Riverrat6270
Look at the crimpers made by Sioux Chief and sold...

Look at the crimpers made by Sioux Chief and sold at Menards. Have used the crimpers in over 100 homes and finally wore one out. Crimps 1/2 and 3/4 and never had a leak.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-24-2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,072
Posted By Riverrat6270
Welcome to the forums and Airstream owners. I...

Welcome to the forums and Airstream owners. I have an '80 Excella and absolutely love it. I am from central Illinois but have been a resident of southern Illinois many years ago. Know where you...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 08-06-2012, 03:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,136
Posted By Riverrat6270
Perry, I have a 1980 Excella that is coming home...

Perry, I have a 1980 Excella that is coming home from the lake in the fall and my intention is to drop the belly pans and clean up the frame and paint with POR 15. I have the same situation with...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-01-2012, 05:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,020
Posted By Riverrat6270
Enjoy is the primary objective! I practically...

Enjoy is the primary objective! I practically live in my A/S on the weekends and love it. Spoke to the factory to find a part number for a decal on mine yesterday. Its a work of love.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-12-2012, 05:34 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,698
Posted By Riverrat6270
I would highly recommend staying with Type L...

I would highly recommend staying with Type L copper and not install refrigeration tube. Refrigeration tube is a lighter wall. Single flare is good and a standard flare nut is very adequate. Try...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 07-01-2012, 07:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,466
Posted By Riverrat6270
I purchased mine from Inland and received the...

I purchased mine from Inland and received the fastener package in a couple of days and received the 2 axles direct from the factory after they were built. Took a couple of hours to get organized on...
Forum: Axles 06-12-2012, 05:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By Riverrat6270
If the dealer from Southern California is Inland...

If the dealer from Southern California is Inland Supply, worth every penny just in information that I received from them.
Forum: Solo Streamers 04-05-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,944
Posted By Riverrat6270
Take small steps and build confidence imo. I've...

Take small steps and build confidence imo. I've been solo most of my life and for a short while always felt like a fifth wheel, then slowly got my feet on the ground and have never looked back. I...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-18-2012, 07:56 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 25,088
Posted By Riverrat6270
Looking forward to progress updates. Lots of...

Looking forward to progress updates. Lots of work but going to be worth it.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 03-15-2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,921
Posted By Riverrat6270
Found the parts for my '80 excella at Inland rv. ...

Found the parts for my '80 excella at Inland rv. Parts in hand in just a couple of days
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-14-2012, 03:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,250
Posted By Riverrat6270
Hello fello 1980 Excella owner!!!!!!!!!! I was...

Hello fello 1980 Excella owner!!!!!!!!!! I was thinking that I was the only one on here. How about some pictures? I would like to compare mine to yours. Be glad to send you some pictures of my...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-13-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,606
Posted By Riverrat6270
I put a set of axles on my unit about a month...

I put a set of axles on my unit about a month ago. Safety first! The new axles required some modification of the frame as the new axles were larger than the old axles. Found this out when trying...
Forum: On The Road... 03-12-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,053
Posted By Riverrat6270
My brother had the solution though it came at the...

My brother had the solution though it came at the expense of a brain tumor. When they took out the brain tumor, unfortunately he was deaf in his right ear, which was expected. One afternoon he was...
Forum: On The Road... 03-11-2012, 08:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,918
Posted By Riverrat6270
I travel quite a bit with my 95# lab "puppy". ...

I travel quite a bit with my 95# lab "puppy". Always in the bed of the truck or now behind the drivers seat in my extended cab. If we are staying in a motel while goose hunting he usually gets an...
Forum: 1990 - 1993 Excella 02-29-2012, 07:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,383
Posted By Riverrat6270
Is this the 34' that sold in Florida on ebay...

Is this the 34' that sold in Florida on ebay recently? If the same unit, I'm jealous! lol I watched the two units that were on the auction closely. Loved both units.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 02-19-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,667
Posted By Riverrat6270
Where were you able to find stripes? I have an...

Where were you able to find stripes? I have an 80 Excella that needs new stripes.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-14-2012, 07:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,719
Posted By Riverrat6270
I pulled a 31 Excella from Chattanooga to Central...

I pulled a 31 Excella from Chattanooga to Central Illinois on maiden run. No problems at all. Hall it to the lake every spring and home in the fall, ez. Put it in the shop over the weekend for new...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 02-09-2012, 07:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,787
Posted By Riverrat6270
I have the same problem with insurance. I'm...

I have the same problem with insurance. I'm hoping somebody has a insurance company that will write a policy on declared value and I'm willing to pay a premium appropriately. My last unit was a...
Forum: Axles 01-25-2012, 06:06 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,228
Posted By Riverrat6270
I ordered axles from Inland without any thought...

I ordered axles from Inland without any thought of going any where else. The service that I have received and my questions answered are worth it. I have done business with Andy and his staff for my...
Forum: Refrigerators 01-22-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,496
Posted By Riverrat6270
Try a RV fridge repair shop. There is only 1 in...

Try a RV fridge repair shop. There is only 1 in Illinois that I know of and had my Dometic rebuilt there. Mine used ammonia instead of freon for refrigerant so not everybody can repair. Good luck
Forum: Our Community 01-19-2012, 05:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,131
Posted By Riverrat6270
I agree on the "Atta Girl". Checked on shipment...

I agree on the "Atta Girl". Checked on shipment of my axles and within an hour knew when they were shipping. Have had nothing short of great service with Andy and his crew.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-09-2012, 05:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,759
Posted By Riverrat6270
I have the same water tank in my excella and tank...

I have the same water tank in my excella and tank couldn't be repaired from all that I had read. After receiving the new tank from Andy at Inland in a couple of days and figuring out how to put all...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-08-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 17,974
Posted By Riverrat6270
Contemplated starting a strip and polish on my 80...

Contemplated starting a strip and polish on my 80 Excella and wondered whether it would really have much effect on it. After looking at your pictures enough said
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-07-2012, 07:03 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,128
Posted By Riverrat6270
New axles coming in a couple of weeks, complete...

New axles coming in a couple of weeks, complete with wheel balancers. Installing the water heater purchased in the spring that somehow never got installed. Thinking I need something else but...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 12-26-2011, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,299
Posted By Riverrat6270
Did you rebuild the original lights? I have the...

Did you rebuild the original lights? I have the same lights in my '80 Excella. Haven't worried about the lights not working as have extra lights, but going to have to rebuild sometime soon. Let me...
Forum: 1980 Excella II 12-25-2011, 03:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,346
Posted By Riverrat6270
Got my 1980 excella and absolutely love it. ...

Got my 1980 excella and absolutely love it. Spend almost every weekend in it at a local lake. Center bath, twin rears. Have put a new water tank, new furnace in and new door hinges, and gettting...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 09-29-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,331
Posted By Riverrat6270
I would highly suggest replacing the Moen brass...

I would highly suggest replacing the Moen brass cartridge model #1200 with the #1225 plastic cartridge. Shouldn't seize up in the body of the faucet. Been fighting froze up cartridges for years. ...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-24-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,822
Posted By Riverrat6270
Bought my new furnace from Andy at Inland RV...

Bought my new furnace from Andy at Inland RV Center and got the great service that I have come to expect from them. The more I find to repair in my AS the more I am happy with Andy's service.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-06-2011, 03:19 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,968
Posted By Riverrat6270
I was fortunate to purchase a 1980 Excella that I...

I was fortunate to purchase a 1980 Excella that I found down in Tenn. and very happy with it. My lab puppy and I have spent many a great weekend at the lake enjoying the peace and quiet. I had a...
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-31-2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,929
Posted By Riverrat6270
I have an '80 Excella and the axles are due to be...

I have an '80 Excella and the axles are due to be replaced. If the unit is perfectly level the door shuts perfectly, otherwise its a problem. Might look at your axle situation. I even thought I...
Forum: Full-Timing 07-12-2011, 01:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,968
Posted By Riverrat6270
Welcome to the forums. I come from the Capital...

Welcome to the forums. I come from the Capital City and have my Excella at the lake nearby. Wouldn't trade it for anything. Try to spend every weekend there but always a couple times a year I...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-10-2011, 04:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,398
Posted By Riverrat6270
Did you have an ammonia smell inside the unit? I...

Did you have an ammonia smell inside the unit? I have an '80 Excella that I just had the unit rebuilt rather than adapt to a different fridge. One day it ran great, next day the freezer was...
Forum: Trailer Values 04-18-2011, 03:08 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 19,974
Posted By Riverrat6270
Probably never happen unless the factory makes a...

Probably never happen unless the factory makes a mistake, and I would seriously doubt that. I have been buying parts from Inland RV in California. Have had absolutely great service and parts...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-18-2011, 03:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,130
Posted By Riverrat6270
Hi Mary, Welcome to the Forums and I, like you,...

Hi Mary,
Welcome to the Forums and I, like you, read a lot first and then took the plunge before I actually purchased an Airstream. Shortly after I joined, my previous unit got totalled and I ended...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 03-06-2011, 08:02 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,030
Posted By Riverrat6270
Shower faucet repair

I have an '80 excella and in the shower are Moen faucets which have a replaceable cartridge. If it is Moen you can take the handle off, pull the retainer clip, remove the cartridge, install a new...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-02-2011, 07:02 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 205,363
Posted By Riverrat6270
I sitting in Springfield, Illinois looking at the...

I sitting in Springfield, Illinois looking at the AS and wondering why I didn't hook on and head south? Snowdrift made it difficult to get out of the drive this morning and temps in the morning are...
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 08-15-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,952
Posted By Riverrat6270
Try looking at Airstreams webpage. I think the...

Try looking at Airstreams webpage. I think the weight is shown there on the older units as well as floor plans. I have a 1980 Excella center bath and pull it with a 3/4 ton 4 wheel drive unit with...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-05-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,888
Posted By Riverrat6270
I changed the tank on my '80 excella in about 4...

I changed the tank on my '80 excella in about 4 hours. Crawled under after setting on jacks. Biggest pain was reinstalling trying to stay out of the caulking. I don't remember how many bolts held...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-11-2010, 03:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,712
Posted By Riverrat6270
All I can do is add to the great advice that has...

All I can do is add to the great advice that has already been given. I bought a '80 AS after my 4 year old 5th wheel was totalled because of a seam leak that ruined the floor. Enjoyed the 5th...
Forum: The Pet Forum 07-09-2010, 02:22 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,325
Posted By Riverrat6270
I have a 85# lab puppy, and he goes everywhere. ...

I have a 85# lab puppy, and he goes everywhere. I wouldn't go anywhere without him. I know people who say if you have 1 good woman and 1 good dog in your life you have had a great life. I'm hoping...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-27-2010, 04:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 990
Posted By Riverrat6270
Andy, Thanks for all the great service. Cathy...

Andy,
Thanks for all the great service. Cathy has been most helpful in making sure that I get the answers that I need.
Jim
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