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Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-13-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,351
Posted By AndrewM
Thanks

Just wanted to say thanks for all the help on this thread, especially to Andy.

We recently got back from our 9 day road trip up the Blue Ridge Parkway with the new Touareg setup. It towed...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-13-2018, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,777
Posted By AndrewM
I did end up doing this! I did the 12v conversion...

I did end up doing this! I did the 12v conversion to a Dometic/Addler Barber system about 6 or 7 years ago. For most of that time I was full timing and had hook ups almost the entire time. However we...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-31-2018, 08:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,280
Posted By AndrewM
Looks awesome! What material did you use on the...

Looks awesome! What material did you use on the final pass with the orbital?
Forum: Axles 07-27-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By AndrewM
Just to update this thread in case someone is...

Just to update this thread in case someone is asking similar questions; I chose to go with a new torsion axle purchased through Colin Hyde. I got it installed at a local trailer place around here in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-27-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,351
Posted By AndrewM
Porsche Cayenne, VW Touareg, Audi Q7 owners

Just got the axle installed today. I am really happy with the two inch height increase. That means i was able to hook up the WD setup. Here are The pictures of the setup so far; still might need a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-24-2018, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,351
Posted By AndrewM
Great Thanks Andy, that is a big help. I will...

Great Thanks Andy, that is a big help. I will order that today.

That is a very keen eye also about the concern about trailer coming off of the ball; I have been worried about that original...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-23-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,351
Posted By AndrewM
Porsche Cayenne, VW Touareg, Audi Q7 owners

Thanks Coorslite, that is helpful. Man the newer ones are getting heavy!! I will probably go with the EAZ-lift or something very comparable.

So if my tongue weight is around 500lbs I should get...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-23-2018, 06:19 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,351
Posted By AndrewM
Also i should mention on this vintage, I only...

Also i should mention on this vintage, I only have about 32.5” from middle of ball receiver to the body of Airstream... so i may not be able to fit really fat chain mounts...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-22-2018, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,351
Posted By AndrewM
Hitch Recommendation?

Hey All,

This summer we bought a fixed 2013 Touareg TDI to pull our 1954 Cruiser. My wife and I lived in it full time for 4 years and so never camped or really pulled it other than "moves." We...
Forum: Boondocking 07-09-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,293
Posted By AndrewM
Nice toilet by the way... interested to hear long...

Nice toilet by the way... interested to hear long term updates. Wish I had space for one.
Forum: Boondocking 07-09-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,293
Posted By AndrewM
1. Yes if you feel that you will really utilize...

1. Yes if you feel that you will really utilize the extra fresh water in whatever situation you end up living in. But if its not necassary I would say skip it.

2. No; bad idea. Batteries need to...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-26-2018, 07:30 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,760
Posted By AndrewM
I installed the gray eternabond tape on my 3...

I installed the gray eternabond tape on my 3 fantastic fans. I removed all of the old vulkem and prepped with acetone. I used a 4inch x 50 ft roll and did an extra layer running up the vertical sides...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-10-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,760
Posted By AndrewM
Yeah I am going to go the EternaBond tape route....

Yeah I am going to go the EternaBond tape route. I think I have to get out of the idea that my fan solution will ever really be permanent. I wish a supplier would start making aluminum bases with...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-06-2018, 03:34 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,760
Posted By AndrewM
Any updates on the new/improved FF ases over the...

Any updates on the new/improved FF ases over the last 3 years? I have major cracks in mine that were installed in 2011. Looking to replace
Forum: Axles 06-06-2018, 02:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By AndrewM
All very good points. I have talked to Colin Hyde...

All very good points. I have talked to Colin Hyde in the past and was going to use his hangar method on how to install the torsion axle; but I think your points still stand. I included the cost of...
Forum: Axles 06-05-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,698
Posted By AndrewM
Axle recommendation for ‘54 Cruiser

After having lived in the Cruiser for 5 years, then it sitting in our back yard for two years we are now at the place to start pulling the trailer for actual camping! But of course as you can tell...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 06-09-2014, 09:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,148
Posted By AndrewM
Just Received Great Service

My Fantastic Fan blew up last night at 3AM. Woke us up with the motor grinding. Then when I went to pull down the lid lever that whole assembly broke off. It was a tough night for my fan.

I read...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-21-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 62,676
Posted By AndrewM
Well we full time right now so they just sit on...

Well we full time right now so they just sit on the ground, as you can see. We plan on traveling in a year and so we will probably just use a small 15lb tank and keep it in the bed of the truck...not...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-21-2014, 11:19 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 62,676
Posted By AndrewM
The airstream needs a good cleaning so excuse the...

The airstream needs a good cleaning so excuse the dirt...

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207969
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-16-2014, 03:05 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 62,676
Posted By AndrewM
Split Air Conditioner install

For a data point I'll speak up for my experience of the LG Art Cool mini split. I installed one on my '54 cruiser which we full time in. The Art cool has been running great for 3 years now running...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-23-2014, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By AndrewM
I too am very interested in this topic, in 2015...

I too am very interested in this topic, in 2015 we plan on staying in San Fran for about 3 months in our trailer.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-20-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,012
Posted By AndrewM
Exactly!:D

Exactly!:D
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-20-2012, 09:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,012
Posted By AndrewM
Hey Sergei, I will definitely share the...

Hey Sergei,

I will definitely share the insights I gain from the conversation with everyone here, but it may turn into me purchasing services from them etc. Also most people would probably scoff...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-19-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,012
Posted By AndrewM
Thanks!!

Thanks!!
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-19-2012, 03:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,012
Posted By AndrewM
Ya I have been there, I emailed the info email...

Ya I have been there, I emailed the info email address and didn't hear anything. My question is pretty technical and would like Andy to consider if possible. I just see comments like this but can...
Forum: Our Community 04-19-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,053
Posted By AndrewM
Thanks!!

Wow thanks so much for the encouragement everyone! We really appreciate it and the stories, I love the common adventure-love shared by Airstreamers. I think its a great bonding experience for couples...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-19-2012, 01:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,012
Posted By AndrewM
Andy's email?

Would anyone mind either posting Andy's email here or meesaging it to me? I have a similar question for him I would like get his input on.

Oh and I believe he is spot on in your case.

Thanks
Forum: Our Community 04-18-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,053
Posted By AndrewM
Thumbs up Our Airstream Wedding!!

Good day Folks! I haven't had time to be on the forum as much as I would like, but hopefully this post will show why! I recently got married to the most wonderful woman on March 4th, 2012 (I have to...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-29-2011, 02:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,777
Posted By AndrewM
yes but...

If I wasn't so committed to the original fridge I believe a Norcold would definitely be the way to go. The option to do propane is the best way to go when boon-docking, I wasn't trying to argue...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-28-2011, 09:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,777
Posted By AndrewM
12V Conversion for Vintage 110v Fridge

My Cruiser was most likely a park model being entirely 110v. I am not sure (as many on this forum probably are) when 12v systems were introduced into Airstreams, but I know mine had nothing of it.
...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 07-26-2011, 10:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,963
Posted By AndrewM
Just for kicks...

I know this wouldnt really work for you, but just to provide food for thought:

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-CTCWl00KSqQ/ThcogFdq2SI/AAAAAAAAAGQ/lT3SPEatmKI/s720/IMG_0960.JPG

We went with...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-14-2011, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,013
Posted By AndrewM
Stripper

Not sure what you are using for stripper but I found that Citristrip works just as well as other much more toxic ones. You still need gloves but its much easier on the lungs inside the trailer.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 07-14-2011, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,567
Posted By AndrewM
Nice!

I really like your lights! Great work. I had the bright idea I would make an aluminum track for mine, hoping that it wouldn't short out. No such luck. The lights would work for a while in the track,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-14-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 47,279
Posted By AndrewM
Potential

I really like the idea. I cannot comment on how safe or unsafe a TDI is because I don't know the specs, the only thing I have used to pull my Cruiser is a f-350; and I could immediately tell that was...
Forum: Trailer Values 07-14-2011, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,800
Posted By AndrewM
You would regret trying to restore this.

You would regret trying to restore this.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 07-13-2011, 01:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,475
Posted By AndrewM
On a lot or behind a house?

I am confused whether you meant behind a house or on a seperate lot in the neighborhood?

I am currently doing it in Memphis, TN. I live behind a house on a concrete pad. It just looks like...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-13-2011, 10:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,062
Posted By AndrewM
I am in Memphis, wouldn't mind checking out your...

I am in Memphis, wouldn't mind checking out your Airstreams if you were close by. I haven't seen too many around these parts.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 07-13-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,198
Posted By AndrewM
Rats!

Rats!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-12-2011, 03:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,868
Posted By AndrewM
Exterior LG

All I could find right now is a nighttime picture I took, but you get the idea. I just read a thread about how noisy most AC's are on the roof and cannot get over how quite this thing is...
...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-12-2011, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,752
Posted By AndrewM
me gusta! Anyone know a price?

me gusta!

Anyone know a price?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-12-2011, 02:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,868
Posted By AndrewM
Interior

Here is interior unit when I get home from work I will post an exterior picture...

Being installed:...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 07-12-2011, 12:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,167
Posted By AndrewM
Thanks Don, a friend had the diamond plate for...

Thanks Don, a friend had the diamond plate for pretty cheap. I polished the right side but didn't polish the left. If I didn't tell you a person wouldn't notice but if you look closely in the photo...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-12-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,868
Posted By AndrewM
Memphis and Cool

I have been full-timing for just over a month now in my newly renovated '54 parked in Memphis, TN. I didn't want to go with a rooftop AC because i wanted to keep the clean roof line so I followed...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 07-10-2011, 04:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,167
Posted By AndrewM
Done as Done could be...

Well it has been a long time since I have posted and most of that was due to the breakneck speed of which we were working. We bought the Cruiser in the beginning of March and moved it to memphis the...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-07-2011, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By AndrewM
Anybody?

Anybody?
Forum: Refrigerators 06-04-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,049
Posted By AndrewM
Gosh I hope that is true. If you see the thread I...

Gosh I hope that is true. If you see the thread I just started about my Marvel, and the reason I hopped on this fridge forum is becasue my Marvel apparently bit the dust. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE to...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-04-2011, 11:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By AndrewM
Help Save my original '54 Marvel!!!

So I just pulled my '54 Cruiser 200 miles to Memphis where I will be full timing in it for a year. Before the move the original Marvel 110v fridge was working like a champ, even in high heat. At half...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-04-2011, 10:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,049
Posted By AndrewM
I have a 1954 Cruiser and it has a white Marvel...

I have a 1954 Cruiser and it has a white Marvel 110 "push button" type fridge which is undoubtedly original. I believe all of the early trailers like ours were 110.

It sounds like yours is not...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-30-2011, 09:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,174
Posted By AndrewM
I would echo everything above, except if you got...

I would echo everything above, except if you got the cash and time go for it. For some people it takes 4000 hours, but for some it takes 1000; it depends what you spend you time doing, how particular...
Forum: Our Community 04-27-2011, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,505
Posted By AndrewM
Sure

I would be interested. Moreover I would be interested in learning some of the characteristics that the 40's and 50's share. I am learning quite a lot about the 50's through my work, and someday I...
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