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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-16-2008, 09:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
thanks, I just sent them a message. I appreciate...

thanks, I just sent them a message. I appreciate the suggestion.

Cheers.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-16-2008, 05:34 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
my Airstream life is in a slump

Almost a year later after taking my trailer to Traveland RV in Langley, it has still not been repaired. They promised 6 weeks when I brought it in April 23, 2007. Then they promised by the end of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-14-2007, 10:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
I have instructed them to cease and desist from...

I have instructed them to cease and desist from all work on my trailer. I will be taking it somewhere else.

Anyone know of airstream restorers in washington that they would recommend?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-13-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
Project has been abandonded by Traveland!

I apologize about the lack of postings so far on this project. I was told it would take a few weeks and thought I would post progress along the way so that all of you would be able to watch.

I am...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-26-2007, 01:42 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
nothing to report...

The Travelland guys have done no work in the last month on my trailer. The parts we have been waiting for came in a few weeks ago but they are so short on technicians and so busy selling and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-08-2007, 09:48 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
6400 lbs packed. I don't think that is too bad,...

6400 lbs packed. I don't think that is too bad, is it? I attempted to use the lightest materials I could. Some of the original interior I removed was surprisingly heavy.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-08-2007, 09:45 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
We are waiting on 2 parts right now. The frame...

We are waiting on 2 parts right now. The frame stiffening kit and the wrap around c-channel. No work has been done in the last week and a half.

I learnt that patience is an important part of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-29-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
hmmmm... Absolutely. Once a separartion...

hmmmm...

Absolutely. Once a separartion occurs much more water can sneak its way in to the floor, but there seem to many other places that the water trickles in that causes the beginning of the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-29-2007, 03:32 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
Sorry, Mike, not much to update at this part. I...

Sorry, Mike, not much to update at this part. I spent the whole day at the shop yesterday. Not much progress has been made this week. We are awaiting a new wrap around c-channel from the Airstream...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-29-2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
I have just posted a bunch of pictures for you....

I have just posted a bunch of pictures for you. Just look under my username in the photo sections. There is another one of the overhead storage racks and a bunch of others of different aspects of the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-29-2007, 02:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
Cool The door is quite interesting story. The entire...

The door is quite interesting story. The entire door skin was replaced, and quite frankly I had not noticed the seams. I was just so pleased to see the new skin! Someone at the shop pointed it out...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-29-2007, 02:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
separation

Yes it sounds like you have some separation going on there. You must determine whether your frame is sagging or has actually been bent or broken. The separation is caused by rotting rear sections of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-22-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
The serviceman working on my unit is a gentleman...

The serviceman working on my unit is a gentleman by the name of Albert. The service writer is Bob Bowles. Both are highly experienced with Airstreams. It seems to me that Albert works exclusively on...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-21-2007, 08:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
I just returned this afternoon from the shop to...

I just returned this afternoon from the shop to see the progress and take some pictures. At the same time the rear end is being repaired I am having a on-demand hot water heater installed, the skin...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-16-2007, 09:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,569
Posted By simonhanbury
shop repair of 1970s rear frame separation (non elephant ears repair) RV shop review

Traveland RV in Langley, British Columbia is due to start the repairs to my 1974 31' Sovereign this week and I was wondering how many people would be interested in having me document the whole...
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-24-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,126
Posted By simonhanbury
shaking itself to death?

That P&B trailer was driven all over the place including a 3000 mile trip when I sold it to its new owner. It towed beautifully, and nothing moved cracked or shifted. :p
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-16-2006, 08:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,813
Posted By simonhanbury
vintage trailer repair in Vancouver

I need to have my 1975 Sovereign's rear floor/frame separation repaired but Trveland doesn't seem all that confident in their description of how they intend to repair it. Any other dealers/repair...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 02-19-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,375
Posted By simonhanbury
what is wrong with your vents that have you...

what is wrong with your vents that have you wanting to replace them? Mine were fine other than the horrible looking plastic "windows"-I took mine apart and replaced the yellowed brittle plastic...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-18-2006, 10:01 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,597
Posted By simonhanbury
Furnace problems solved!! Thanks for all the help!

I have finally resolved my Suburban NT32Afurnace problems...The problem was that the pilot lights was not full enough to keep the thermocoupler happy. I removed the furnace, removed the pilot...
Forum: Our Community 02-01-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 426
Views: 92,428
Posted By simonhanbury
70's Trailer in Movie

Was watching a Movie called Swingers with Vince Vaughn (from Wedding Crashers) when low and behold they go to a trailer park and hop inside a Airstream! And it is the same model as the one I am...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-31-2006, 07:26 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,300
Posted By simonhanbury
good option for cabinets

I have travelled all over the US and Mexico with those Ikea cabinets installed in my trailer without the slightest problem...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-31-2006, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,300
Posted By simonhanbury
just posted mine

I've just posted mine in the photos section under my username
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-30-2006, 05:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,816
Posted By simonhanbury
wow thanks!

Hi Barb,

This project was a budget job compared to the 65K spent on the first one. I'd say this work was accomplished for around 20K. Almost all the labour was done by my pal Dann, and myself of...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-30-2006, 01:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,597
Posted By simonhanbury
good thought

Thanks for the warning regarding moving the pilot light. I had wondered about this. I will attempt to push the TC closer to the pilot flame.
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-30-2006, 01:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By simonhanbury
bad pics!

yes, I see what you mean. I have gone back and loaded pics individually rather than in groups. It seems to have fixed the problem.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-30-2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,597
Posted By simonhanbury
Hi all! Thanks for the suggestions. I have...

Hi all!

Thanks for the suggestions. I have full propane tanks so I do not think it is a low pressure problem. I am located in British Columbia and it hasn't been below freezing for over a month...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-30-2006, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,877
Posted By simonhanbury
New pics of my renovation

I have finally uploaded pictures (over 50) of the renovation of my 1975 Sovereign, rear bath. Hopefully this will help any people currently thinking of rebuilds with new ideas. This renovation took...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-30-2006, 12:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,816
Posted By simonhanbury
Pictures are posted, enjoy!

If you look under member pictures, you will find that I have posted 54 pics of my renovation. If anyone has any questions, please just ask. I am happy to pass on lessons I have learned.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-30-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,597
Posted By simonhanbury
I have not moved the trailer in the last 6 mos....

I have not moved the trailer in the last 6 mos. Could a line get cracked all on its own? The problem is that the pilot will not stay lit when I release the gas plunger. I performed a test where I...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-29-2006, 11:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,597
Posted By simonhanbury
I am cold

sorry...absent minded me!

1975 31' Sovereign, Suburban furnace original to trailer, no model number that I can find.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-29-2006, 09:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,597
Posted By simonhanbury
furnace pilot light problems

Help! My furnace has quit after running beautifully for the last 3 mos. Pilot light won't stay lit. This problem has presented itself 3 times in the last 2 weeks, but was resolved by relighting. Now...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-27-2006, 09:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,816
Posted By simonhanbury
Hi! Sure I will post pictures of my trailer. Give...

Hi! Sure I will post pictures of my trailer. Give me a week to get them together and I will put them up for all to see. Thanks for your interest.
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-11-2006, 12:44 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,816
Posted By simonhanbury
designer airstream

The trailer was designed for a show and was meant primarily as a unit meant to moved around only now and then. It was gutted and rebuilt by an awesome contractor who specialized in high end home...
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-08-2005, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,815
Posted By simonhanbury
my front sofa bed has some plastic hardware that...

my front sofa bed has some plastic hardware that fits onto the ends of the square aluminum rods that both support the bed and allow it to slide in and out and keep it fixed in place. All of mine are...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-01-2004, 11:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,816
Posted By simonhanbury
if you are talking about the powell & bonnell...

if you are talking about the powell & bonnell airstream...the walls and ceilings were upholstered with cream coloured lycra fabric with a 1/4 of foam underneath.
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-01-2004, 11:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,816
Posted By simonhanbury
designer airstream

It was my company that designed and built the airstream seen on "small spaces" and numerous other shows and publications. I am currently doing another one (a '75 Sovereign) . I am happy to answer any...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-23-2004, 08:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,464
Posted By simonhanbury
thanks for all the good advice. You guys are...

thanks for all the good advice. You guys are great! I'll keep you updated with pics.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-23-2004, 05:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,464
Posted By simonhanbury
Hi Ken, Thanks for the welcome! Are you...

Hi Ken,

Thanks for the welcome! Are you replacing the cabinets with something similar to the original? My plan is not to hang any cabinetry but rather have it sit on top and have most of its...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-22-2004, 02:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,464
Posted By simonhanbury
weight issues with new cabinetry?

I am new here, and new to A.S. I am considering replacing the existing cabinetry in my 1975 Sovereign with Ikea kitchen cabinets. Do I need to be concerned about extra weight that I will be putting...
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