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Forum: Awnings 09-16-2016, 03:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,569
Posted By guy99
$43/foot is the material completely fabricated...

$43/foot is the material completely fabricated and ready to install.
Forum: Awnings 09-16-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,569
Posted By guy99
Need replacement fabric for ZipDee - where's the best deal

Title pretty much says it. I want to replace the fabric on my 1984 patio awning. ZipDee quotes $43 per lineal foot. Is it available for less?
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 10-14-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,866
Posted By guy99
I was never able to get this to work. I suspect...

I was never able to get this to work. I suspect a problem with the circuitry in the dash.
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 06-04-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,562
Posted By guy99
The following post explains what I did about this...

The following post explains what I did about this problem:

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f159/alternator-brand-and-source-21067.html#post228122

The site referenced in that post has lots of...
Forum: On The Road... 05-26-2010, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 962
Posted By guy99
My recollection is that there are a lot of tight...

My recollection is that there are a lot of tight curves but not so tight a trailer couldn't make it. But ... it has been a long time.

Maybe you could check it out in Goggle Earth.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-25-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,985
Posted By guy99
I doubt you could use your microwave, or your...

I doubt you could use your microwave, or your toaster oven, or maybe even hotplate while the AC is on, at least not with 30 amp service. Our rig (84 MH) has a switch which lets you choose either...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-25-2010, 12:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,985
Posted By guy99
What will you use for cooking?

What will you use for cooking?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-25-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,646
Posted By guy99
I agree about the ride. When I ran mine that...

I agree about the ride. When I ran mine that low, I lost about .5 MPG. So, as a compromise I run 70. The ride is still much softer after replacing Toyo and Bridgestone tires with Michelins.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-25-2010, 08:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,275
Posted By guy99
When I installed a Bilstein stabilizer and front...

When I installed a Bilstein stabilizer and front shocks, the handling of my 84 MH (Chevy p32 Chassis - 1 ton van) was much improved. Supersteer bell cranks also helped.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-23-2010, 08:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 15,646
Posted By guy99
I have been told that the 'proper' way to select...

I have been told that the 'proper' way to select tire inflation is to weight each axle, then use capacity/inflation information supplied by the mfg. Here's a link to the Goodyear info for RV tires:...
Forum: Doors & Locks 05-20-2010, 05:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,831
Posted By guy99
Member John Burkey makes and sells the outside...

Member John Burkey makes and sells the outside handle for these locks.

See post 5 in this thread. https://www.airforums.com/forums/f453/main-door-handle-breaking-41311.html#post809681
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-15-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,083
Posted By guy99
Can you post a picture? I managed to seal mine...

Can you post a picture? I managed to seal mine but I'm not sure if they are like yours.
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 05-13-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,631
Posted By guy99
Motorhome magazine produces a annual listing of...

Motorhome magazine produces a annual listing of towable vehicles.

https://www.motorhomemagazine.com/output.cfm?ID=2450071

I believe this is based on official info from MFGs.

Remco has...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-10-2010, 06:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,870
Posted By guy99
These folks may be able to help. Home Page...

These folks may be able to help. Home Page (https://www.custominstrumentpanels.com/index.html)
They can supply Teleflex gages and sending units.
Forum: Awnings 05-09-2010, 12:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,297
Posted By guy99
Boy, I am very surprised to hear of your bad...

Boy, I am very surprised to hear of your bad experience. Based on my experience and what has been reported here, it is not typical. Do you know if the awning was factory or dealer installed?

I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-09-2010, 08:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,747
Posted By guy99
I too put in a Kwickee double step. Much more...

I too put in a Kwickee double step. Much more reliable than the old vacuum step.

I suspect a single would be too high to reach easily.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2010, 08:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,042
Posted By guy99
Any possibility of getting it welded?

Any possibility of getting it welded?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2010, 05:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,042
Posted By guy99
Is there a thread where you describe your repair?...

Is there a thread where you describe your repair?


Here's what happened to mine:
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f453/82-classic-25-moho-lock-needed-38558.html
Forum: Member Introductions 05-08-2010, 03:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 904
Posted By guy99
Anyone know John Burkey?

I sent him a PM a few days ago. I notice he hasn't logged in to the forum since last month.

If you know him, could you ask him to check his PMs?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2010, 03:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,042
Posted By guy99
Did you see my response in this thread?...

Did you see my response in this thread? https://www.airforums.com/forums/f160/1985-345-door-latch-unit-64273.html#post847032
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-08-2010, 03:00 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By guy99
I think the following manual section is referring...

I think the following manual section is referring to the handle with the deadbolt. Sorry about the size, I didn't see how I could reduce it:


102104


Thanks, BTW, for providing the pdf of...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 05-08-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,708
Posted By guy99
Not sure what you mean by 'whole door assembly' -...

Not sure what you mean by 'whole door assembly' - can you post a picture. If you mean the pull handle and associated latch/lock like the one in this picture:102103

These locks and parts for them...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-08-2010, 11:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,713
Posted By guy99
We've been to the service center twice. In each...

We've been to the service center twice. In each case our experience was disappointing. They generally seemed uninterested in working on our rig. (1984 motorhome). The told me they couldn't repair...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-07-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By guy99
Well I don't have any switches in that wall but I...

Well I don't have any switches in that wall but I guess I'll remove the lock handle and see if the shaft can be moved.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-06-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By guy99
OK, here are some pictures, first the lock...

OK, here are some pictures, first the lock cylinder in the handle:
101918

Next a view of the bolt in the jam:
101919

And the inside:
101920
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-05-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By guy99
Sounds different from my rig. I'll try to post...

Sounds different from my rig. I'll try to post some pictures tomorrow.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-05-2010, 09:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By guy99
The lock in question is mounted in the wall, not...

The lock in question is mounted in the wall, not the door. The wall panel extends behind the refer and pantry. Wouldn't be fun to pull it all out.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-05-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By guy99
My rig doesn't have the lower one. Alas its the...

My rig doesn't have the lower one. Alas its the top deadbolt which is electrically operated from the dash. On mine, everything on the inside (manual and electric) work fine. But when the key is...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-05-2010, 06:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,710
Posted By guy99
Classic MH deadbolt woes

The other day I went to lock the deadbolt on our 84 310 MH. Inserted the key and turned ... and turned and turned. The deadbolt can still be operated from inside but cannot be locked or unlocked...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 05-02-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By guy99
But see: Dismissal | Brake Guard HD-400...

But see:

Dismissal | Brake Guard HD-400 (https://www.brake-guard.com/dismissal/)
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-01-2010, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,447
Posted By guy99
You could disconnect the ground lead and try the...

You could disconnect the ground lead and try the test again. This would reveal if there is a load you're not aware of.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-29-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,888
Posted By guy99
I purchased replacements from Inland RV. I...

I purchased replacements from Inland RV. I assume that any Airstream dealer (and maybe others) would have them. I must say these things (even when new) are noisy and don't move that much air.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-11-2010, 01:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,461
Posted By guy99
Glen, I'd love to see pictures of your vented...

Glen,
I'd love to see pictures of your vented system. Do you think you experience any lose of cooling due to the venting?

Does the venting make the AC any quieter?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-07-2010, 04:48 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,461
Posted By guy99
Brad, I recently had 15,000 BTU Dometic put in...

Brad,
I recently had 15,000 BTU Dometic put in the front. Airstream supplies a drip pan that works with this unit. No problems running it on shore power. If I run both the new Dometic in the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-06-2010, 02:05 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,888
Posted By guy99
Yes to both. If you search here you should be...

Yes to both. If you search here you should be able to get info on how to order. I think Brad (bkhaler) has the 84 MH manual in a pdf.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-03-2010, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,394
Posted By guy99
Seems to me that Ron and Debbie (str8strm) had...

Seems to me that Ron and Debbie (str8strm) had to replace one. You might search their threads and/or send them a PM/email.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-02-2010, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,888
Posted By guy99
My rig has receivers in the locations Mike asked...

My rig has receivers in the locations Mike asked about. I assume they were added by a PO for some sort of rack.

I have rollers on the rear of mine. I recently bent them out of all usefulness...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-02-2010, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,888
Posted By guy99
Airstream modified the chassis by extending it...

Airstream modified the chassis by extending it giving it the long rear overhang. I doubt that anyone makes a hitch that will fit out of the box. Perhaps the folks in Elkhart would fab one for you...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-01-2010, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,888
Posted By guy99
Since the rig doesn't already have a "Tow rating...

Since the rig doesn't already have a "Tow rating plate" now, I don't see why you need one.

But someone had a hitch installed in Elkhart Indiana. It had a 10,000 rating plate. You'll have to...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-01-2010, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,806
Posted By guy99
FWIW, I bought my 1984 in Oregon and registered...

FWIW, I bought my 1984 in Oregon and registered it in California. It has a banks system and that was not a problem. It was difficult for the smog shop to tell from their references exactly what...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-01-2010, 09:46 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,888
Posted By guy99
I use a MH mounted hitch from Blue-Ox, a Blue-Ox...

I use a MH mounted hitch from Blue-Ox, a Blue-Ox baseplate and Unified Tow brake from US Gear. I'm satisfied with them. I use a Roadmaster umbilical cable because I had problems with my Blue-Ox...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 04-01-2010, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,639
Posted By guy99
On my 1984 MH, the weight of my foot is enough to...

On my 1984 MH, the weight of my foot is enough to keep me from "creeping" at a stop.

The effort required to come to a stop from 30 MPH is moderate. Perhaps you idle is set a little high...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-31-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,713
Posted By guy99
Mike, Who do you use "up here", how about in...

Mike,
Who do you use "up here", how about in Phoenix.

I found Oasis in Tucson to be excellent.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-31-2010, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,888
Posted By guy99
Contact Remco Home | Remco Towing...

Contact Remco Home | Remco Towing (https://www.remcotowing.com/). They will be able to tell you if it can be flat towed and, if so, how.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-28-2010, 08:25 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 18,840
Posted By guy99
I have been told that the bat-wing style work...

I have been told that the bat-wing style work fine with digital TV but I have no direct experience. We use Directv but not HD. I carry the three LNB home style dish and a tripod. I see a lot of...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-27-2010, 09:38 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 18,840
Posted By guy99
Don't know what kind of TV antenna you have. Our...

Don't know what kind of TV antenna you have. Our rig has a bat wing. Seemed to work fine before the switch to digital. I don't have a digital tuner so I don't know how it does with digital. I set...
Forum: Modifications 03-27-2010, 09:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,359
Posted By guy99
Dash air won't cool the cockpit on a hot day by...

Dash air won't cool the cockpit on a hot day by itself. To be cool you'll need to run the generator and the overhead AC.

Some folks don't even bother with the dash air, they just use the overhead...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-25-2010, 06:59 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 18,840
Posted By guy99
Congrats on your successful run. I had to...

Congrats on your successful run.

I had to run a dedicated wire to my volt gauge in order to get a meaningful reading. I now run between 13.8 and 14.6. This matches what I see on my TriMetric...
Forum: On The Road... 03-22-2010, 11:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,983
Posted By guy99
Trailer Life is also a good reference. ...

Trailer Life is also a good reference.

Microsoft Street and Trips "find nearby places" is also very useful.

If you have a GPS its database may include campgrounds and parks.
...
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,201
Posted By guy99
Anyone know what the RV facilities are like at...

Anyone know what the RV facilities are like at the Pima County Fairgrounds?
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