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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-16-2017, 12:02 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,715
Posted By mswartz
Choices for under floor insulation and ventilation

Malcolm,
With your floor removal underway, have you made any decisions on how you will insulate and ventilate the under-floor volume as you discussed in thread 11881 about 13 years ago?
My 2001...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 08-17-2013, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,298
Posted By mswartz
I am familiar with this issue. With my 2001 19'...

I am familiar with this issue. With my 2001 19' Bambi, it was possible to carefully locate the place on the inside wall opposite the badge, slice an "X" through the fabric with a box cutter where the...
Forum: 1997 - 2004 Bambi 08-17-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,929
Posted By mswartz
Andy, It's been seven years since I took my...

Andy,

It's been seven years since I took my 2001 Bambi off the road, got the Kodiak brakes installed (and they worked fine!) and awaited enough time to replace the belly, insulation, etc. The...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-05-2009, 04:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,989
Posted By mswartz
explosive rivet video on youtube

An interesting view of how these work(ed)...

YouTube - Explosive Rivets (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qUEbePVyS3c)
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 04-04-2009, 06:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,830
Posted By mswartz
I have two of the Garmin Nuvi 750 units for 9...

I have two of the Garmin Nuvi 750 units for 9 months now.

They have both worked similarly and overall above my expectations. They have done well in finding addresses and providing what turn...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 04-04-2009, 05:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 83,038
Posted By mswartz
As others have mentioned, if stainless steel and...

As others have mentioned, if stainless steel and aluminum are in contact and moisture is present, the aluminum will sacrifice (corrode).

If your hardware does not already have it, fabricate a...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-25-2009, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,821
Posted By mswartz
You may want to consider products like the...

You may want to consider products like the Marinco line of 125/250VAC power inlets for your Airstream shack. You can see their power inlets, outlets, and related products at:
50 Amp Shore Power...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 03-22-2009, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
Where to put reference material on aluminum filiform corrosion

Is there a place on the Airforums to provide reference citations for those who are interested, other than simply posting them in a thread? There have been several postings on this long thread with...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-13-2009, 06:42 PM
Replies: 405
Views: 113,261
Posted By mswartz
Don, If you don't mind, where were the...

Don,

If you don't mind, where were the broken outriggers on your frame? Were any near the wheel well?

And do you notice any separation of the shell from the frame, especially near the front?...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-25-2008, 08:32 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 61,056
Posted By mswartz
Robert, Sorry to hear of your problems. I...

Robert,

Sorry to hear of your problems. I have experience only with my own Honda EU3000is and a conversion to dual-fuel propane/gasoline I made about 6 years ago using a kit from Carbturbo.com. ...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-09-2008, 05:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 61,056
Posted By mswartz
Robert, Sorry to hear of your problems with...

Robert,

Sorry to hear of your problems with this conversion.

Years ago I converted my EU3000 to dual fuel with a kit from CarbTurbo. At the time (2001), the EU3000 was new on the market, and...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-14-2008, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
Are Alcoa and Airstream using best available means to avoid corrosion?

In this discussion of corrosion problems, many owners find it difficult to believe that their unit has been exposed to sufficient salt to initiate corrosion.

Many trailers are not used or stored...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-03-2008, 05:57 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
Timemachine, It's very disturbing to hear of...

Timemachine,

It's very disturbing to hear of your 2006 having corrosion you describe.

My 2001 Bambi, purchased in 2000, showed filiform corrosion on the panels in 2001, and I've been dealing...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-19-2008, 09:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,131
Posted By mswartz
Here is a link to their brochure: ...

Here is a link to their brochure:

https://www.transferflow.com/Resources/TFI-Generator%20tank.pdf
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-19-2008, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,131
Posted By mswartz
8-gal gasoline tank in LP tank profile for genset

Has anyone seen or tried this product from Transfer Flow? The link: OEM Fuel Tanks (https://www.transferflow.com/oem_tanks.html) (near bottom of page) shows an 8-gallon gasoline tank to be used as a...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 09-19-2008, 08:36 PM
Replies: 531
Views: 78,250
Posted By mswartz
For the thin firebrick, you may also check out...

For the thin firebrick, you may also check out Tractor Supply. I just bought a few tonight for my wood stove. Each brick is light tan, 9in long, 4-1/4 wide, 1-1/4 thick, $ 2.79 each. See:
Tractor...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-07-2008, 09:53 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
Alcoa claims new product 'eliminates filiform corrosion' on wheels

While there may be few things that can be done to effectively prevent our recently produced Airstreams from incurring filiform corrosion, especially if there has been exposure to various salts from...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 08-04-2008, 09:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,681
Posted By mswartz
Airstream story from Pittsburgh

I noticed this local story about Airstream owners from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, published Aug 2 2008:

Traveling by Airstream has been a family affair for generations...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-26-2008, 03:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,500
Posted By mswartz
Also see this thread on the forum which discusses...

Also see this thread on the forum which discusses a special 7-circuit plug on a late-60's era Airstream:

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f37/7-way-round-pin-17761.html
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-26-2008, 02:50 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,500
Posted By mswartz
Breitz, I see you're in Latrobe. I grew up in...

Breitz,
I see you're in Latrobe. I grew up in Greensburg, where I got my Bambi.

Ten miles from your home you can contact Carl and Alex, who used to be at Turner Airstream (until it closed) and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-26-2008, 02:08 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,500
Posted By mswartz
Breiz, Be sure to follow the very important...

Breiz,

Be sure to follow the very important suggestion from Bill above, and CONFIRM the wiring of your existing trailer connection.

I use the 7-circuit, round-pin, round body Pollack connectors...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-23-2008, 10:28 AM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
Some sources for aluminum corrosion research

In the spirit of open research, should others be interested, here is a list I maintain of some web links on aluminum corrosion research.

Feel free to add any...
...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-23-2008, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
It appears to me that there are three approaches,...

It appears to me that there are three approaches, not mutually exclusive, which are being promoted in this thread on the matter of filform corrosion on our Airstreams:

1. Find out ways to...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-22-2008, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
New "corrosion forum" may be warranted

May I suggest to the forum administrator that the corrosion topic is of enough significance to warrant its own sub-forum? There seem to be enough interested participants, and the discussions could...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-22-2008, 08:24 AM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
TimeMachine, Sorry that I have not seen your...

TimeMachine,

Sorry that I have not seen your pictures, but I am sure they show a serious problem.

The fact that my, your and others trailers have filiform corrosion is not something for which I...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-21-2008, 10:56 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
TimeMachine, Sorry to hear of your problems....

TimeMachine,

Sorry to hear of your problems. Have you put up any pictures of your Safari? I'd be interested in how the filiform corrosion looks.

My own 2001 Bambi, for which I've posted...
Forum: Trailer Values 11-28-2007, 04:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,650
Posted By mswartz
volunteer inspector

Noreenz,

I would suggest asking if any members in the area near where your trailer of interest sits would be willing to go with you on an inspection.

See the thread on this site:...
Forum: Full-Timing 09-13-2007, 07:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,857
Posted By mswartz
About 1985 or '86 before I bought one, I saw a...

About 1985 or '86 before I bought one, I saw a smaller Airstream, maybe a 22 to 25 footer without tow vehicle, on a barge going on the Erie Canal just west of lock 7 near Schenectady. This was a...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-11-2007, 08:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,411
Posted By mswartz
It looks like a nice setup you've put in. ...

It looks like a nice setup you've put in.

One thing concerned me about your pictures-
I think you may want to reconsider the placement of your HPV-30DR solar controller. Is it acceptable to...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-06-2007, 06:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,915
Posted By mswartz
Bob, I noticed your post mentions four season...

Bob,
I noticed your post mentions four season travelling. My experience with my 2001 19ft Bambi was generally very positive in cool/cold weather.

However, I've had enormous problems with...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-24-2007, 09:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,904
Posted By mswartz
From your message it would seem you have the...

From your message it would seem you have the newer Blue Ox SwayPro design and not the earlier permanent mount weight distributing hitch without springbars.


I have this earlier version Blue Ox...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-24-2007, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,716
Posted By mswartz
o-ring vendors

If you know the size, individuals can purchase o-rings from full-line suppliers such as McMaster-Carr (https://www.mcmaster.com), or a specialty vendor like allorings.com. I've used them both.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-22-2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,662
Posted By mswartz
I had quite a surprise when I noticed rusting in...

I had quite a surprise when I noticed rusting in the wheelwells. On further inspection I found severe rusting of the frame inside the bellypan causing an enormous amount of work. Water had been...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-16-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,845
Posted By mswartz
Jason, I've got a Blue Ox weight distributing...

Jason,
I've got a Blue Ox weight distributing hitch system on my 2001 19ft Bambi.
I ordered it from a Blue Ox dealer and installed it myself. The hitch has worked well for me. See comments and...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-13-2007, 06:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,850
Posted By mswartz
Important add-on to LI Pets' post: Do *NOT*...

Important add-on to LI Pets' post: Do *NOT* leave the spindle nut torqued to 50 ft-lbs after reinstalling the bearings and hub!

The nut is torqued to 50 ft-lbs in order to seat the bearings, but...
Forum: Commercial Listings 07-10-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,437
Posted By mswartz
suggestions on Micropulse

I, too, would be interested in the considerations or any installation suggestions prior to purchasing the Micropulse system. Is there a link to these?
Forum: Axles 07-09-2007, 09:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 14,111
Posted By mswartz
internal tooth washer (tongue washer) on axle spindle

I think Beginner was talking about the use of an "internal tab washer" that is placed between the outer bearing and the slotted nut on the spindle. On my 2001 Bambi with a 4300lb Henschen axle,...
Forum: Axles 07-09-2007, 08:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,682
Posted By mswartz
hub odometer

In 2001, I purchased a Hubodometer from Abbot Industries. It has worked perfectly, came calibrated to my tires, was priced right (I think it came to $24 with shipping) and came to me in 4 days. I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-01-2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,151
Posted By mswartz
BB55, I've been using several type of...

BB55,

I've been using several type of threaded inserts for several years on projects at work, and last year used them to reattach the bellypan on my Bambi to allow for future inspection.

The...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-18-2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,457
Posted By mswartz
Andy, Thank you for responding to my...

Andy,

Thank you for responding to my question. At least there was a conscious decision to implement these contentlinks.

Most of the time I'm logged in and don't see them, but when I was...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-17-2007, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
2air: The Journal of Corrosion Science and...

2air:

The Journal of Corrosion Science and Engineering paper is on the site:

JCSE Volume 2 Paper 36 (https://www.jcse.org/Volume2/paper36/v2p36.html?commentmode=2)

I've also saved this as a...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-17-2007, 08:35 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
tpi, Sorry, I was editing my post while you...

tpi,
Sorry, I was editing my post while you sent yours. I have applied ACF-50 when dry and when I'd expect some time to penetrate crevices in the sun.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-17-2007, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,152
Posted By mswartz
filiform corrosion

It is an unfortunate consequence of having this type of coated aluminum. See my post on my experience with filiform corrosion on my 2001 Bambi, along with technical research on the process and a...
Forum: Commercial Listings 04-03-2007, 09:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,760
Posted By mswartz
I think Andy's offer to discuss matters of design...

I think Andy's offer to discuss matters of design improvements with Airstream on his visit is generous. But it is his time and he should bring up the matters which he feels he can best represent. ...
Forum: Axles 03-22-2007, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,456
Posted By mswartz
See the attached picture for the Abbot...

See the attached picture for the Abbot Hubodometer I purchased and installed for my Bambi. It has worked fine for me. Find them at: Abbott Enterprises - hubodometer...
Forum: On The Road... 03-19-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,458
Posted By mswartz
Major's RV in Bourne, MA

If you're up to going toward Cape Cod, look up Dave Major at Major's RV (www.majorsrv.com). They don't sell RV's, they only service them, and they say they're New England's largest parts and...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-18-2007, 07:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,457
Posted By mswartz
Stopping adlinks coming from the forum

Janet,

Your suggestion helps, but as I asked before, why are these even appearing?

Who is it that made a decision to include these irrelevant adlinks? I see no comments that the adlinks are...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-17-2007, 03:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,457
Posted By mswartz
Note that I have the ability to block these...

Note that I have the ability to block these popups through my browsers' adblocking service.

To Rick: This is not a spyware issue, related to 'cleaning my computer' and not something that has...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-17-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,457
Posted By mswartz
Tom, I am hoping to hear if the appearance...

Tom,

I am hoping to hear if the appearance of these popups was a conscious decision or an unintended result of some choice made in the server setups.

Hopefully if people find these...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 03-17-2007, 11:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,457
Posted By mswartz
Bob, Apparently the popups only appear when...

Bob,

Apparently the popups only appear when I am NOT logged in to the forums, either in Firefox or IE.
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