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Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-04-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,303
Posted By mpovah
I think your trailer must be a heck of a lot...

I think your trailer must be a heck of a lot heavier than mine is. GL is a bigger vehicle than an ML as well - Durango platform, with a real truck frame underneath. Even fully loaded my Tradewind has...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-03-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,303
Posted By mpovah
I have a 68 Trade Wind. Only weighs about 4000...

I have a 68 Trade Wind. Only weighs about 4000 lbs., 400 lbs. tongue weight. Was towing with our 06 Saab 97X, basically a rebadged Chevy Trailblazer, with a V8 327 5.3l. Towed it no problem, barely...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-28-2013, 12:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Posted By mpovah
Univolt not uninvolved lol. iPad.

Univolt not uninvolved lol. iPad.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-28-2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Posted By mpovah
Thanks for all your help! I found the 12v...

Thanks for all your help! I found the 12v distribution above the fridge and will use my digital volt meter to trace the circuits leading to the light over the sink and the oven fan - should be pretty...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-28-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By mpovah
A local electrical motor wizard repaired my jack...

A local electrical motor wizard repaired my jack for me and I reinstalled it yesterday. Corrosion was apparently the issue. He replaced the copper wire leading to the motor. I have installed a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-15-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By mpovah
Update

Today I removed the tongue jack from the trailer by loosening then removing the three bolts that thread into the tongue frame and attach the jack assembly. Wiring was simple, just a single hot wire...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-13-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By mpovah
Electric Jack on my '68 Tradewind

Hello all,

This year the (I believe original equipment) power jack on my venerable Airstream seems to have quit. For some reason, it will go down, but will not raise. The type is the same as in...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-24-2012, 11:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Posted By mpovah
I will try that, thanks!

I will try that, thanks!
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-18-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 15,853
Posted By mpovah
Would someone mind emailing me the same larger...

Would someone mind emailing me the same larger version of that wiring diagram? Am having similar issues with my 68 Tradewind. Thanks!
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-18-2012, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,657
Posted By mpovah
RE: 1968 Tradewind 12V wiring

Hello all,

I have run into a bit of a conundrum and am hoping someone can give me a bit of good advice.

Last year part of the 12V circuit that runs the lamps on the passenger side rear, near...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 03-19-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 1,054
Views: 239,781
Posted By mpovah
Beautiful work! After reading through the entire...

Beautiful work! After reading through the entire thread though I am both inspired and terrified. My 68 Tradewind seems fine at a cursory glance right now but I can see from your experiences,...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 03-16-2012, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1,027
Views: 374,734
Posted By mpovah
Just wanted to jump in at the end of this...

Just wanted to jump in at the end of this threadnaught and just say, wow amazing work. Always great to see a skilled and experienced person having fun and building something better than it was...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-16-2012, 11:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,696
Posted By mpovah
Hi idroba, The infloor system with ducts is...

Hi idroba,

The infloor system with ducts is exactly what my 68 Tradewind has. Not sure about the insulation though because I haven't take the belly skins off to have a look. I might be into some...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-16-2012, 11:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,226
Posted By mpovah
Funny glitch in wiring in 68 Tradewind.

Hey all,

Having a weird issue with my 68 Airstream's wiring.

Have traced the voltage from the AC circuit along the road side of the trailer; the line seems to run from the AC supply/circuit...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-16-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,175
Posted By mpovah
Hmm good question. I have a 68 Tradewind, the...

Hmm good question. I have a 68 Tradewind, the electrical system is (mostly) ok. I wonder though about whether the trailer has aluminum wiring inside (I believe that was common back in the old days)...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-15-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,560
Posted By mpovah
Couple things to add: maybe too obvious but hey :)

1. The Internet is your friend. Read these forums!
2. Pex and Sharkbite are your friend. Worth every cent if trying to fix the plumbing.
3. Make a list of issues then ask yourself, how many of...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-15-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,269
Posted By mpovah
1968 Airstream Tradewind interior remodel

Hey all,

Well I have a good old 1968 Tradewind, with the rear bathroom and dual Gaucho-style beds both something between a twin and a double, maybe a small person double!

What we have...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-15-2012, 07:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,696
Posted By mpovah
Thanks for your input IndyAnne! My ststem seems...

Thanks for your input IndyAnne! My ststem seems to work all right but so far I havent had need to use it. Will check out that recall info tho.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-03-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,740
Posted By mpovah
Wicked Products metal polish

Hey all,
I have been hearing good things about Wicked Products metal polish. Has anyone tried these products for polishing an Airstream? My friend has a trucking company and he loves the stuff....
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-10-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,696
Posted By mpovah
Thanks! Will try that tomorrow night. The furnace...

Thanks! Will try that tomorrow night. The furnace seems to have a bunch of vents in the floor so it mist have a fan to push forced air through I bet. Will examine it more closely , likely it has...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-09-2011, 03:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,696
Posted By mpovah
1968 Airstream hot Water and Furnace

Hello all,

Well I have had aluminum fever since I was a kid and first saw an Airstream (or "giant toaster" as we affectionately refer to ours) but only have had mine for a year now. Have never...
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