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Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 01-19-2020, 11:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,857
Posted By malconium
Some old threads with good information...

The following threads are relatively old but have a lot of good information about foil insulation and even about some tests that were conducted to attempt to asses the relative merits of different...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-17-2018, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 609
Posted By malconium
Is there an Armstrong AC repair person in central Oregon?

I have a 1973 31' International with what appears to be the original Armstrong AC unit of the type with a separate thermostat. The fans run and it sounds like the compressor is trying but I am not...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-17-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By malconium
What I was wondering was if there was something...

What I was wondering was if there was something specific on the thermostat that allowed you to select the fan speed you wanted. Is there a fan speed selection switch? If so then my question is will I...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By malconium
I see the text labels on your thermostat in...

I see the text labels on your thermostat in include G1 and G2 which are labels on the schematic of my AC.

Is there a schematic visible on the bottom front of your AC through the front air vent?...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By malconium
How does the thermostat control the two fan...

How does the thermostat control the two fan speeds? Is there a separate switch for that function? I am wondering what to do for a thermostat if I can't find my old one or if it needs to be replaced....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2018, 06:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By malconium
Would I have to dismount the unit to have someone...

Would I have to dismount the unit to have someone work on it?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2018, 06:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By malconium
That is exactly the color and function of the 4...

That is exactly the color and function of the 4 wires on my unit. There aren't any controls on the bottom of the unit.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By malconium
I did discover that all 4 wires go to the AC ...

I did discover that all 4 wires go to the AC unit. I did discover a schematic on the bottom of the unit which helped. I Googled thermostat wiring and found out enough to figure out what the wires...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By malconium
I no longer have the original furnace. I did open...

I no longer have the original furnace. I did open the bottom of the a.c. And found that all 4 wires in question appear to go to it. Still don't know which one does what though.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-15-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,268
Posted By malconium
Need A.C. Control wiring help

I have a 1973 31' International. During the remodeling process - several years ago now - I redid a lot of the wiring. I disconnected the heating and A.C. thermostat. I saved the thermostat so that I...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 07-01-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,563
Posted By malconium
I like that this product lets air through it.

One strong advantage to this type of material seems to be that air can pass through it. I would think that would greatly improve performance in a wind storm and it would allow cooling breezes to get...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-11-2016, 07:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,708
Posted By malconium
Here is the link...

Here is the link to where most of my test results are - starting especially with post 82 in this thread.


(https://www.airforums.com/forums/f474/painting-airstream-red-13363.html)...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-27-2015, 09:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,708
Posted By malconium
These posts are on the end of a pretty old thread...

These posts are on the end of a pretty old thread but still the topic is relevant. I believe there are some links that I supplied in one of the earlier posts in this thread to a number of details...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-22-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,340
Posted By malconium
No I don't remember the Wattage of the unit. You...

No I don't remember the Wattage of the unit. You are responding to a pretty old post. Long ago I replaced the unit with a Xantrex power panel.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-13-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,469
Posted By malconium
In general if you need to remove some rotted...

In general if you need to remove some rotted plywood you can remove what is actually rotted and splice back in a new piece by using a plywood spline under the joint between the new and old plywood....
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-18-2014, 01:04 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,280
Posted By malconium
Nice looking trailer. Not to worry if it touches...

Nice looking trailer. Not to worry if it touches here and there. The general rule is that the foil works best if there is an air gap on both sides is all - hence my question. I put the first layer of...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-15-2014, 03:13 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,280
Posted By malconium
I have a question for you from looking at your...

I have a question for you from looking at your photos. Is your foil touching the outer skin of the Airstream or is it suspended at the halfway point in the wall cavity? I just can't tell from the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-21-2013, 12:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 15,651
Posted By malconium
A wild idea...

I just had a wild idea. How about using Styrofoam shipping pellets - or maybe even bean bag pellets? If you have access from the top you could perhaps just pour the pellets in - maybe adding plastic...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-28-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
The lower ball mount worked well enough...

The new lower ball mount hitch that I bought for temporary use when leaving and returning to our driveway did the trick well enough. The back of the Airstream is raised up enough to clear the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2013, 02:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
I have already been doing that but the tongue...

I have already been doing that but the tongue does not drop enough as I indicated in the earlier part of this thread. I am taking the trailer out this coming Friday and coming back on Monday. I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-14-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
We may eventually do that but not between now and...

We may eventually do that but not between now and the next time we want to take the Airstream out on the road. We head out for a 4 day weekend adventure with two of our granddaughters this next...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-17-2013, 10:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
What I decided to do...

I have not been able to find an adjustable unit that would also work with my weight distribution arrangement. I also do not want to do without the WD unit under normal driving conditions. So finally...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-12-2013, 12:45 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
Certainly I would not need one with the capacity...

Certainly I would not need one with the capacity to tow a manufactured home. I would like to see something scaled down to the right size for our sort of application though - as long as it wasn't way...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-10-2013, 08:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
Good news on that front. I did a complete body on...

Good news on that front. I did a complete body on subfloor replacement a while back with a non-wood Polyboard subfloor. I also did some frame repair in the back end to replace a badly rusted cross...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-10-2013, 11:41 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
Well I answered my own question. There are...

Well I answered my own question. There are standard skid roller products available. Here is a small basic one at Amazon.com:

Amazon.com: Weld On Ultra Mini Roller: Sports & Outdoors...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-10-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
I should at the very least consider adding...

I should at the very least consider adding rollers underneath to help project the skid bars in the back.

Does anyone reading this have a line on standard product rollers?

Thanks,

Malcolm
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-10-2013, 11:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
That is a very interesting hitch assembly. I have...

That is a very interesting hitch assembly. I have not seen this type before. I am afraid that just a couple of inches would not be enough in my case though. It looks like the unit has other merits...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2013, 09:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
I might end up dragging the tail of the pickup...

I might end up dragging the tail of the pickup instead of the tail of the airstream bit otherwise that could work. I had been hoping for a quick, simple and inexpensive solution though. I also don't...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
Yes that seems like it could work in principle....

Yes that seems like it could work in principle. The problem though is that I have a 1-ton pickup that is already more than stiff enough in the back end even when towing the airstream. Also the truck...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2013, 06:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
The idea is to be able to increase the ground...

The idea is to be able to increase the ground clearance at the back of the trailer for easier driveway entrance and exit. I want to either lower the ball height temporarily at least 6" or raise the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2013, 06:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
Do you think air shocks could be found that would...

Do you think air shocks could be found that would fit the Airstream? How would I determine what size to get? The shocks seem relatively close to the frame. I wonder if it would be OK to put them just...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2013, 02:01 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
I am hoping to avoid having to completely swap...

I am hoping to avoid having to completely swap out the hitch ball mount or any other piece of hardware when I am lowering the tongue. It is not unusual to be coming home in the evening after a long...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
It would be nice but part of the low spot in on...

It would be nice but part of the low spot in on the shoulder of the 4 lane road in front of my house. I don't think I can add anything there permanently.

Malcolm
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
I like the Powermovers but there is no way that I...

I like the Powermovers but there is no way that I could use one until after I was in my driveway. The road out in front of my house is a 4 lane road with a 45 mph speed limit. There is no place for...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-09-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
Thanks for the suggestion but my axles are...

Thanks for the suggestion but my axles are essentially brand new. I did get a bit of a lift installing them but not enough. There is a pretty large amount of overhang at the back end of a 31'...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-08-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
I have thought about a ramp but there are two...

I have thought about a ramp but there are two problems with that. One of the problems is that I do not have a sidewalk and the ramp might have to stick too far out into the road. The ramp would also...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-08-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,274
Posted By malconium
Question How to temporarily drop tongue for parking?

I have a 1973 31' Airstream and a 2004 1 ton dodge 4-door pickup to tow it with. Everything is fine on the road. The 1 ton is more than enough to tow the Airstream nicely. The problem happens when...
Forum: Floor Finishes 10-17-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 40,793
Posted By malconium
I think you can find that type of carpet at both...

I think you can find that type of carpet at both Lowes and Home Depot these days. Most of what I have seen comes either 6' wide or 12' wide. You might be able to find some comes in 9' widths. You buy...
Forum: Photography 09-23-2012, 03:48 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,019
Posted By malconium
Are you primarily interested in photos of...

Are you primarily interested in photos of completed trailers or are you also interested in mid-restoration photos with things all apart and on the way toward restoration?
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-23-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,095
Posted By malconium
What to do when the pop rivet just spins...

You may run into a pop rivet that just spins in place making it impossible to drill it out. You will have to resort to plan "B" for rivet removal which is to chop the rivet off. That can easily be...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-28-2012, 01:07 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,934
Posted By malconium
If you do decide to swap the rear bath for a side...

If you do decide to swap the rear bath for a side bath you might want to consider making your bath a walk through one rather than a walk beside one. Our trailer was already a side bath model but it...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-28-2012, 12:58 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 20,708
Posted By malconium
I would suggest that one thing you could do would...

I would suggest that one thing you could do would be to use some form of insulating curtains. You might also be able to use some foil insulation film to make removable panels kind of like what you...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-26-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,934
Posted By malconium
I agree that the location of the windows is the...

I agree that the location of the windows is the first order constraint. A secondary consideration are the various hatches for accessing things from the outside and the various vents on the roof for...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 07-13-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,619
Posted By malconium
It was a little tight to fit things in but I was...

It was a little tight to fit things in but I was able to do so. One thing that helped was that I used 2" ABS - or was it 1-1/2"? I have a macerator pump on the output end so it can draw fluid through...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 04-08-2012, 08:19 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 43,490
Posted By malconium
My trailer is a 1973 and I definitely have a 3/4"...

My trailer is a 1973 and I definitely have a 3/4" sub-floor. I am reasonably sure that yours would also be 3/4". If you look around you might be able to find a place where you can see the sub-floor...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-05-2012, 11:21 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,280
Posted By malconium
I think the third layer is overkill. The...

I think the third layer is overkill. The effectiveness of foil insulation is its ability to reflect radiant energy and that is not related to its thickness. It is also best to have an air gap on both...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-27-2012, 08:27 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,280
Posted By malconium
I did remove the residue...

Sorry for the late reply. I have not been keeping up with the forum in a timely fashion lately. I did remove the residue and I did it by using a stiff brush. Mine was actually a wallpaper paste brush...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-03-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1,108
Views: 422,308
Posted By malconium
You might consider adding a layer or two of...

You might consider adding a layer or two of reflective foil insulation here. It is pretty much impervious to moisture.

Malcolm
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-28-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,382
Posted By malconium
I did actually do some approximate heat loss...

I did actually do some approximate heat loss calculations a long time back to get a feel for what might be needed. One of the concerns that surfaced at that time was that I might not have enough...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-26-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 36,280
Posted By malconium
My Airstream is still a bit of a work in progress...

My Airstream is still a bit of a work in progress but I do feel happy that I added foil insulation instead of the original fiberglass insulation. I have only take the trailer out 2 times so far in...
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