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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-13-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,927
Posted By JW84345
I am traveling with the N20DC in my SOB for the...

I am traveling with the N20DC in my SOB for the first time. The 7 pin truck connection kept the battery to 95% state of charge over 8 hours of travel with ambient temperatures around 60 f.
I have a...
Forum: Refrigerators 02-27-2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,731
Posted By JW84345
Hi, It's been a while since I've posted, I no...

Hi, It's been a while since I've posted, I no longer have my beloved 1969 Overlander.

I do however have a new Norcold 12VDC compressor refrigerator.

The OEM 18 cu ft Norcold Absorption 2118...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-07-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,259
Posted By JW84345
Hi, I found pictures from May of 2009 when I...

Hi, I found pictures from May of 2009 when I replaced the WH on my old 1969 Overlander. I purchased the replacement on Amazon. It had a white steel cover. I always tried to keep that coach as...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-07-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,259
Posted By JW84345
Its been a while, but I believe I cut out a slot...

Its been a while, but I believe I cut out a slot for the catch mechanism on the new WH. I will see if I can find pictures.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-06-2019, 11:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,259
Posted By JW84345
I reused my old cover. Fit the new 10 gallon...

I reused my old cover. Fit the new 10 gallon Atwood fine and kept the original looks. Looks like your is intact, so you may consider doing the same.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 09-27-2018, 07:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,790
Posted By JW84345
Absolutely agree! Pull the plug and turn them all...

Absolutely agree! Pull the plug and turn them all off!

It is one thing to have your awning lights on while sitting out (or stumbling around), but all night, while sleeping??
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-17-2018, 08:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 432
Posted By JW84345
1969 Airstream Overlander 27 - Michigan

Title: 1969 Airstream Overlander 27 - Michigan
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

**** Price Reduced for Quick Sale ****
1969 Airstream Overlander 27ft travel trailer for...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 09-16-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,688
Posted By JW84345
Very nice. Love the layout improvements.

Very nice. Love the layout improvements.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-05-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,523
Posted By JW84345
Boondocking with a Vintage Airstream

We've stayed at the National Parks for 4 - 6 days on several occasions in our 1969 Overlander. Everything runs on pilot lights (fridge, water heater, stove, oven). Furnace uses a spark ignition, but...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-24-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,421
Posted By JW84345
Called Airstream Parts in Jackson Center. They...

Called Airstream Parts in Jackson Center. They identified the correct replacement based on model and year. You may need a dealer to drop ship it to you.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-22-2009, 09:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,421
Posted By JW84345
Changing the valve on the motor home is straight...

Changing the valve on the motor home is straight forward as the plumbing is readily accessible.
The parts are standard and available.
Best of luck.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-06-2009, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,400
Posted By JW84345
All, Thanks for the input. Turns out the...

All,

Thanks for the input. Turns out the problem was with the thermostat. I was mistaking the partial movement from the left side to open a circuit with the proper functioning of swinging all the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-23-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,400
Posted By JW84345
Thanks. I would be interested to know what you...

Thanks. I would be interested to know what you find.
My compressor does nothing. No sound, no click, no hum, etc. If I can get home earlier enough tomorrow, I'll pull the shroud and check for...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-23-2009, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,400
Posted By JW84345
Thanks for the input. I do not have a schematic...

Thanks for the input. I do not have a schematic and appreciate the help.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-22-2009, 10:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,400
Posted By JW84345
AC Fan runs, compressor does not turn on

The original Armstrong AC on my 69 Overlander stopped working last summer. The fan runs, but the compressor does not kick in. From what I gather on the forum, there could be a transformer or...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-22-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,502
Posted By JW84345
Why wood framing and not aluminum?

Why wood framing and not aluminum?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-21-2009, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,198
Posted By JW84345
thanks much. My compressor no longer kicks in....

thanks much. My compressor no longer kicks in. Hopefully something in the maintenance manual will help.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-21-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,421
Posted By JW84345
I replaced the dump vaulve on my 69 overalander....

I replaced the dump vaulve on my 69 overalander. What I thought would be a simple repair turned into a 2 weekend job chipping away soaking wet foam, pulling and rebuilding the rusted metal box the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-19-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,727
Posted By JW84345
My '69 Overlander has a 10 gallon tank. Don't...

My '69 Overlander has a 10 gallon tank. Don't know if that was standard or not then.
Forum: On The Road... 08-08-2007, 09:10 PM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 370,874
Posted By JW84345
$2.89, typical cost for regular in Detroit area

$2.89, typical cost for regular in Detroit area
Forum: 2005 - 2010 Safari 08-06-2007, 09:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,586
Posted By JW84345
I have a 38 year old Airstream. Most trips...

I have a 38 year old Airstream. Most trips nothing goes wrong, but then on other trips, it's not so good.

This year seemed to be my year for problems. On our 1 week + trip this year several...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-06-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,354
Posted By JW84345
Other than keeping running gear balanced, I would...

Other than keeping running gear balanced, I would think being surrounded by the AS' double aluminum hull and support would protect the interior much as the steel body of a car does. At least, that's...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 08-06-2007, 08:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,894
Posted By JW84345
The previous owner painted the clear stone sheild...

The previous owner painted the clear stone sheild on my '69 black to make it look like the newer smoked plastic covers. It was cracked in a couple of places and the paint hides the repair.

I saw...
Forum: On The Road... 08-06-2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,955
Posted By JW84345
Camp Hatteras on the Outerbanks around Waves NC...

Camp Hatteras on the Outerbanks around Waves NC is on the beach. No view because of the dunes, but an easy walk to the Ocean in one direction, the Pool(s) in the other direction, and the sound, just...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-24-2007, 10:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,727
Posted By JW84345
Congrates! I owned an 84 345 for a couple of...

Congrates!
I owned an 84 345 for a couple of years. It was a blast. We sold it to go to Italy in '03. We kept our '69 Overlander which we love and use frequently, but every so often we see an AS MH...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-23-2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By JW84345
On my '69, I removed the sheet metal from the...

On my '69, I removed the sheet metal from the bumper to the frame that forms the bottom of the bumper storage compartment and dropped the belly pan middle section under the tank between the two front...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-22-2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By JW84345
1969 Overlander Dump Valve Removal

Thanks,
Based on the information in your post, I dug into it yesterday. My wife called Airstream on Thursday and ordered the value dropped shipped through Weekley RV, a local Airstream dealer here....
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-16-2007, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By JW84345
Thanks, Rear bath? Did you have to remove...

Thanks,

Rear bath? Did you have to remove the tank or is there a simple way to get to the valve to affect repairs?

Jim
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-16-2007, 08:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,466
Posted By JW84345
How did you get to the valve?

How did you get to the valve on the '70 Caraval? Your Overlander? Are they rear bath models? I have a '69 Overlander. I have no desire or time to get into a big project like removing the black...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-16-2007, 07:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,715
Posted By JW84345
Access to Rebuild Dump Valve on '69 Overlader

Has anyone rebuilt the dump valve on a '69 or similar model year AS? I'm looking for instructions on how to access the valve, how to get it apart, repair procedure, and parts source / availability....
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-15-2007, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,063
Posted By JW84345
Ricky's fix worked great. Door lock works like...

Ricky's fix worked great. Door lock works like new. I'll keep an eye on those screws. Thanks.

I'm still planning on ordering a new Bargman L100 and keeping it on board. I saw one on the internet...
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-15-2007, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,063
Posted By JW84345
Thanks for the info. I will try this on...

Thanks for the info.

I will try this on the lock to my '69 Overlander. It exhibits the same symptoms, started while on the outerbanks this last week. I dissamembled it and put it back together...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-06-2007, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,763
Posted By JW84345
Sticky No More

The vinyl surface of our '69 Overlander was sticky when we acquired it 11 years ago. We scrubbed it with house hold cleaners (fantastic or something like that) and have not had a sticky problem...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 09-17-2004, 09:20 PM
Replies: 875
Views: 242,494
Posted By JW84345
I've had the Olympia for 5 or more years. I use a...

I've had the Olympia for 5 or more years. I use a 10 pound propane tank with multi-outlet propane tree and 10 foot hose for gas.

The Olympia grills great with enough room to cook for the four of...
Forum: Our Community 08-12-2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,270
Posted By JW84345
My heart goes out to you. I also have a '69...

My heart goes out to you. I also have a '69 Overlander. I hope your is returned to you. Please keep us posted. Hopefully you will have good news.

Jim
Forum: Our Community 04-09-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,818
Posted By JW84345
We camped for 1 week at "Camp Hatteras" which was...

We camped for 1 week at "Camp Hatteras" which was next door to a KOA (don't recall if it was the Cape Hatteras KOA). Camp Hatteras was about the same price per night and we thought nicer. It had a...
Forum: 2002 - 2005 International 11-10-2002, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,798
Posted By JW84345
Currently only the new Airstream "Classic"...

Currently only the new Airstream "Classic" trailers have an aluminum underbelly cover.
Jim
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-28-2002, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,332
Posted By JW84345
Avoid broken windows (on the older rigs) Big...

Avoid broken windows (on the older rigs)
Big dents, gashes, rips, tears in the skin
rusted frames
soft rotted floors

Unless you're really looking for a project.

Jim
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-28-2002, 06:55 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,286
Posted By JW84345
Hubba, go for it!

No worries on the newer trailers.
No worries on the smaller (shorter) trailers.
You should be fine. If it is a used trailer, go through a good inspection. Search the site for ideas what to look...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-28-2002, 06:48 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,286
Posted By JW84345
300ZX Airstream front end hit a bump

Did you have the entire front end checked out. Control arms, ball joints, linkages, etc? Sounds like something is loose.

Does the rear end have a droop or sag:p??

Jim
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-28-2002, 06:37 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,286
Posted By JW84345
Airstream Quality

Hi overlander,

I think your being harsh regarding your comment



The frame issue was 30 years ago, resulted from a design change (adding extra tank and corresponding weight) and was correct...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-27-2002, 09:34 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,286
Posted By JW84345
Hex, In response to your questions: I...

Hex,

In response to your questions:

I see Charlie post on the VAC and Airstreamlist list serves from time to time. Don't know if he is a member here. I learned a lot from reading his Q&A...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-26-2002, 12:01 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 36,286
Posted By JW84345
Rear End Droop

I got this from the old (really old) Airstream Central Site. Back when Charlie Burke did a wonderful ask the tech service (Thanks Charlie!!). It is quoted directly.



I had my 1969 Overlander...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-21-2002, 09:27 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,834
Posted By JW84345
1973 (or perhaps 4) were the first models with a...

1973 (or perhaps 4) were the first models with a grey tank.
I have a '69 Overlander. Not having the grey tank is a bit of a pain, especially when just stopping overnight, but manageable. We carry...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-21-2002, 09:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 28,962
Posted By JW84345
Bambi & Yukon

I pull my 1969 27' Overlander with a 2002 Yukon xl 4WD. This is the 1500 model with 5.3 L V8 and 3.73 rear end rated at 7200# towing capacity. My trailer weighs 5300# ready to go with the...
Forum: Awnings 10-21-2002, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,085
Posted By JW84345
A&E Awning

Hi,

I had a new A&E 9000 Awning on my 1969 Airstream Overlander in 1997. I had it installed by Woodland RV, the Airstream Dealer in Grand Rapids Michichigan. It fit's and works fine. Sounds...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 10-20-2002, 10:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,748
Posted By JW84345
Mark, Kitchen looks realy nice. Are...

Mark,

Kitchen looks realy nice.

Are the counters formica or is that corian?

Are the cabinets built from scratch?

Jim
Forum: Axles 10-18-2002, 09:39 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,881
Posted By JW84345
Where are they headquartered #3

You take a left on one of the side streets past the plant and there it is! :D
Forum: Axles 10-18-2002, 09:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,881
Posted By JW84345
Where are they headquartered #2

Past the Airstream plant. Stop in and take the tour!
Forum: Axles 10-18-2002, 09:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 19,881
Posted By JW84345
Where are they headquartered

First you drive into town (Jackson Center)
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