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Forum: General Repair Forum 06-30-2013, 06:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,006
Posted By Viper2
Congrads Again, loved the photos. I left you a...

Congrads Again, loved the photos. I left you a message on your first post. Good luck on any repairs. Your trailer version differs slightly from mine, but your bringing back old memories of my...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-30-2013, 06:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,127
Posted By Viper2
New AS owner

Congratulations jeepster:
I just moved to Jay Oklahoma and also have refurbished a 73 Soverign myself and I am not that far from you if you need help, give me a email, I'd be glad to lend you a hand...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-10-2012, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,254
Posted By Viper2
bed room

Yes. there is a cardboard piece with cloth over it to provide abit of insulation in case you roll and touch the outer wall. I hope this helps....
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-26-2012, 07:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,298
Posted By Viper2
I had to modify my new switches which where to...

I had to modify my new switches which where to wide for my bezel's by cutting down the side wings that are on the rocker switch. You can purchase rocker switches in a wide amount of areas from local...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-08-2012, 01:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,283
Posted By Viper2
the valence trim can be bought at out of...

the valence trim can be bought at out of doormart. i got mine in last week and it worked great.
Part: is below and sells for a dollar a foot, worked great.

Plastic White Nose Insert 200035...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Sovereign 10-15-2011, 07:26 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 21,442
Posted By Viper2
Congradulations chris on your new purchase. Im...

Congradulations chris on your new purchase. Im still working on mine also and have updated the info and will send photos soon.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 10-14-2011, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By Viper2
Whats new she asked. lololol

Hows your trailer renovation going?
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 10-14-2011, 02:13 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By Viper2
Refurbishing 1974 soverign, part 2

OK many have asked where I am at and I havent been on much, so here are the details and I will send some photos shortly soon as I figure it out.

Removed and replaced entire floor with shell on.
...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 09-16-2011, 07:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,050
Posted By Viper2
Good luck on your renovations. Im doing a...

Good luck on your renovations. Im doing a 31'-Sover myself. Just finshed yesterday on an entire new floor. Youll find allot of fun in restoring the trailer with beaming pride.
I have all new...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-30-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 904
Posted By Viper2
Need help finding duct material

Im having a hard time finding 2" semi-rigid Alum duct, does anyone have a source for this?
Thanks allot:wally:
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-23-2011, 08:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,479
Posted By Viper2
4045

I have the same unit and its a ac/dc converter and if it isnt wired and new. then the circuit breaker for the 12vdc isnt yet connected to its breaker.
Pop in the 30 amp main, next to it I put the...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-23-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 843
Posted By Viper2
New member

Welcome aboard and good luch with your modifications. I am also in the process of upgrade on my whole trailer. its allot of fun just go slow and take it one step at a time.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 06-02-2011, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By Viper2
Reminder

Aage, thank you for asking and reminding me of the post. I will try to update it with info and photos.
Keith
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 06-02-2011, 05:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By Viper2
Thumbs up Where am I at

Ok folks it has been a long cold winter and I didnt get as much done as hoped and know its summer and I am back to working on the AS when it isnt pouring out. So far todate I was trying to replace...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-23-2011, 05:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By Viper2
Shelly: I forgot to mention I am origanlly from...

Shelly:
I forgot to mention I am origanlly from NH. Lived in and around Dunbarton, Goffstown and Manchester.
If you need a hand or more advice feel free to email me. Your lucky you have so much...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-23-2011, 05:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By Viper2
oopps

Im doing the floor replacement with full shell on and have to date put in 4 out of 7 sheets by removing the bottom Inside skin, pan in butt this way.

When I peaked under the middle panel it...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-22-2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,354
Posted By Viper2
Oooppps

Still in the process of refurbishing the trailer and I removed the center inside skin, top and middle inside skin. Still yet to remove bottom skin and took insulation out.
My question is that I was...
Forum: Our Community 04-28-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 912
Posted By Viper2
Radio harness

In my 74 soverign, the radio wire harness and radio was also on the street side near the goucho on a flip down door as well. Unfortunitly its going to be moved when I build a dinette.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-10-2011, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By Viper2
Lol

mine is the same i have 2 valves and ones for the main and ones for the tank. Hot drains back into main when valves are open.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-24-2011, 05:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,968
Posted By Viper2
Wd40

Ran into a contra from andy on wd40 and lubing the j-hinge and several said to not use wd40 at all. One post was on the hinge and another post said yes dont get it on the skin. now im confused. Guess...
Forum: Windows & Screens 02-24-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By Viper2
Bathroom window help

I ordered a new bathroom window and got it yesterday. However after 3 hours of workinging it. I just can not get the hinge into the frame. Is there some trick to this. The ends go in, but the center...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-24-2011, 11:13 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,968
Posted By Viper2
Thanks for the quick responce I will try these...

Thanks for the quick responce I will try these suggestions
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-24-2011, 10:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,968
Posted By Viper2
tape issue

I cant find the post on how to remove duct tape residue from exter skin of an AS.
Could any one help answer How I get this off, I would greatly appreciate it. I am not sure what chemical solvant to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-17-2011, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,492
Posted By Viper2
Could you be more specific what your looking for?...

Could you be more specific what your looking for? My 74 has dble beds in the back but some have a single dbl bed?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-11-2011, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,215
Posted By Viper2
Adding lights

Welcome aboard:
I for one am sorry you where given advice about hooking devices (lights,fans,pumps, ect) directly to the battery. It isnt a wise idea for several reasons: 1-there is no fuse...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 02-07-2011, 08:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,362
Posted By Viper2
Fellow home town boy!!!

OMG hello. I finally found some one with a soverign in my home town, I have a 31" 74 sovereign and moved up to Maine. I have photos if you still need them. Im in the middle of doing a restoration...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 02-04-2011, 05:41 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,298
Posted By Viper2
Forgot mine is the twin bed in rear center bath...

Forgot mine is the twin bed in rear center bath model. All I know its tought to do floor repairs in the middle of winter here in maine. lolol
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 01-30-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 14,298
Posted By Viper2
Welcome to the club. I have a 74 sovering 31Ft...

Welcome to the club. I have a 74 sovering 31Ft that was built in 73. SO If I can help I will be glad to return the favor for all the wisdom Ive gotten on here
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 01-28-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By Viper2
Yes. Im saving all the wall trim and cabinets as...

Yes. Im saving all the wall trim and cabinets as templates to make new and of a lighter color. Just part of the restore then I will attend a AS event or offer them up to those who need it when im...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 01-28-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By Viper2
Not a problem, I have been bagging my butt off...

Not a problem, I have been bagging my butt off and marked walls and overlaps and every thing and all ready have 2000 photos to back up my memory. lol
Know if I can just post some. Im working on it...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 01-28-2011, 08:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By Viper2
thank you

thank you very much, I appreciate the fast reply
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 01-28-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1,479
Views: 547,977
Posted By Viper2
WOW, didnt realize there was that long a wait....

WOW, didnt realize there was that long a wait. lol. I can handle it. still rebuilding the old girl.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 01-28-2011, 01:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,675
Posted By Viper2
Talking REDO, REPLACE, '74 Sovereign

I just started to gut my 74 soverign. Big time rotted floors and some other minor issues. I so far have stripped 80% of interior and working on removing the bathroom and twin beds in rear.
Frame is...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 01-28-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,286
Posted By Viper2
Sorry to hear of your troubles. I know for a fact...

Sorry to hear of your troubles. I know for a fact they just moved locations from the old site to a new one which was part of the delays.
They have allways been very prompt when I called and called...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 01-28-2011, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1,479
Views: 547,977
Posted By Viper2
JUst joined up and love the site thanks for all...

JUst joined up and love the site thanks for all the fun. I havent received stickers so Im waiting to add them to AS. I have time since ive started to gut it though. lolo
Thanks again
Forum: Fun & Games 01-26-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 229
Views: 34,250
Posted By Viper2
You know your getting older?

When all the names in your black book start with MD.
You know your getting older when you sit in a rocking chair and cant get it going.
When you sink your teeth into a juicey steak and they stay...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-22-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,780
Posted By Viper2
Id just screw it in myself or make a u-channel...

Id just screw it in myself or make a u-channel and pop rivet it up. slip would in channel then add screws and done. Just my 3 cents, since two doesnt work these days.lol
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 01-20-2011, 12:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,505
Posted By Viper2
HEy thats a good question but a easy one to...

HEy thats a good question but a easy one to resolve. Go to airstream.com and order the service manuel. it takes some time to get but I had mine a week or so later. I also own a 1974 31' soverign. And...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-19-2011, 06:51 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,940
Posted By Viper2
water tank hole

I have a 31' soverign and am refurbishing it ans this is what I have for access if it helps.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-18-2011, 07:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,197
Posted By Viper2
lighting

I went to my local lowes and found a fixture then ordered 12v, 25watt dc bulbs from vintage. WORKS great and the bulbs where only $3.19 Ea. I installed a 3 function switch to turn one bulb on or two...
Forum: Floor Finishes 12-21-2010, 05:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,269
Posted By Viper2
Whats the shiny thing

That alum is the box the step is in and runs about 1 foot under the floor where it then opens up to the frame and belly pan. I am restoring my floor and when I cut it out yesterday thats what I found...
Forum: Windows & Screens 11-12-2010, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,102
Posted By Viper2
Andy I hope you can answer this. Ive been...

Andy I hope you can answer this. Ive been searching everywhere for a answer. I own a 1974 Sovereign 31" land yacht. The bathroom window and frame is missing. I have the window rods,screen(interior)...
Forum: On The Road... 10-27-2010, 12:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,646
Posted By Viper2
Other uses

Just thought another quick use of jumping out terminals 3 and 4. If you dont want to drive the truck to the trailer, you can check to see if all lights are working or which need replacing . YEAH YEAH...
Forum: On The Road... 10-27-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,646
Posted By Viper2
Opps I forgot. This article comes from...

Opps I forgot. This article comes from rvbasics.com. Id give the author credit but one isnt listed. they have many great articles
Forum: On The Road... 10-27-2010, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,646
Posted By Viper2
Emergency trailer flasher/locater

Hello all: Here is a great idea in case of emergency.
This information applies to RV travel trailers and fifth wheels with the RV 7-way flat-pin type plug. This is the most common type plug found...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-19-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,794
Posted By Viper2
Andy thanks for the info. As to the grey tank I...

Andy thanks for the info. As to the grey tank I am unsure. the trailer is in NH and I am in Maine. Im getting ready to haul it back this week end to really get a look at things and find out more...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-19-2010, 09:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,794
Posted By Viper2
Service manuel

Hello all. Im a new owner of a 31' soverign international and the year thing is confusing me. The trailer came with a 1974 owners manuel but the registration says 1971. I looked at the code on the...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-19-2010, 08:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 624
Posted By Viper2
New Owner

Hello to one and all.
I am a new member here and just received a 1971 int 31' soverign.
This is my first trailer and will need some major restoration, which I am looking forward to doing. I have...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-18-2010, 02:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,092
Posted By Viper2
Wink New member

Hello and welcome troy:
I am a new member also here. well I have actually been reading all the tips and info everyone has given and I THANK YOU ALL. Some real awesome post.
My father past away last...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-18-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,264
Posted By Viper2
I sent you a PM, if there available. I just...

I sent you a PM, if there available. I just inherited one and it needs some TLC
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