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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-01-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By Della
Thanks for all that GetawA-S; Most of it made...

Thanks for all that GetawA-S; Most of it made sense, enough to set out this morning to test several things. First took the toaster out to the box and it worked fine. Then turned everything off -...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-31-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 409
Posted By Della
shore power

Hi all; Been trying to find answers to a new problem here on the Forum, but can not quite get there. We have a remodeled '73 Overlander and last night - in the rain - our plug in at the hook up...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-19-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,435
Posted By Della
Hi again. Reviewing your comment I wanted to...

Hi again. Reviewing your comment I wanted to verify that you are not using this Juno Trac12 system with shore power = 110v, therefore utilizing the transformer. I want to hook this system up to my...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-18-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,435
Posted By Della
Thanks Brad . . . what I needed was someone who...

Thanks Brad . . . what I needed was someone who has used these 12v systems with success and sounds like you have, so I will proceed with these Juno Trac12's. The last light I used had...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-17-2020, 09:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,435
Posted By Della
I too have looked at the offerings from Juno...

I too have looked at the offerings from Juno Trac12 and am stuck with no one able to verify that the 12v AC fixtures with work with our 12v DC wiring. Any responses are appreciated. Thanks in...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-14-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,727
Posted By Della
12V DC vs 12V AC

We have 12V DC in our airstreams, and want to replace lighting with a Juno trac12 track light which is rated as 12V AC. Just in stall as it is 12V, or is there a problem here?? Also if this is not...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-15-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,032
Posted By Della
I believe Rot Doctor also makes Rust Doctor (I'll...

I believe Rot Doctor also makes Rust Doctor (I'll make sure) and that is what I used when I had to replace my rear bath floor on my '73 Overlander. Simple to use, clean up with water.

I've also...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-07-2016, 03:24 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,988
Posted By Della
Bigger or Smaller . . .

As mentioned, it is personal. We remodeled a 27 foot '73 Overlander, and after a couple of fun years, our preference would be something "just" smaller. We have a rear bath and discovered we do not...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-18-2016, 11:19 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,939
Posted By Della
Thanks sooo much. Helps immensely !!

Thanks sooo much. Helps immensely !!
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-17-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,939
Posted By Della
I have a sub-question based on this conversation,...

I have a sub-question based on this conversation, so hope that's not contrary to protocol. I have a '73 overlander 27', and we stay in the summer at a ranch without hookups, so we have a portable...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 12-23-2015, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,097
Posted By Della
Not sure what year and model you have. Mine is a...

Not sure what year and model you have. Mine is a '73 27' Overlander w/ rear bath. My window has been leaking also. I have experimented with taping the window edges this winter since I had replace...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-02-2015, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,023
Posted By Della
Fridge won't work on LP?

Don't know about the newer ones, but I have a '73 Overlander which I replaced the fridge in and it didn't start up on propane either. I discovered that it has to have a 12V line to it to have it...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-29-2015, 10:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,833
Posted By Della
Yes, we did reuse all those skins, and all went...

Yes, we did reuse all those skins, and all went well other than I'm slow at everything so labeling is a great idea ! We just drilled the rivets out and replaced when we were done with the floor. As...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2015, 10:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,833
Posted By Della
No. If you think about it in terms of putting in...

No. If you think about it in terms of putting in one piece, with the shell on, it would be impossible. The plywood goes all the way to the outside skin, so is approximately 5" ± wider than the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2015, 11:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,833
Posted By Della
Yes, remove the banana skins as that is the...

Yes, remove the banana skins as that is the access to the bolts as they come through the plywood from the aluminum bottom wall plate. Now having said that, ours ('73) were all rusted and bent, so...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-19-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,833
Posted By Della
Remodeled airstream overlander ('73)

We also remodeled a 73 Overlander. And also replaced the rear bath floor. Ours was almost totally rotten, so most of it came out easily (esp around the toilet).

We knocked off or cut off the...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-08-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 463
Posted By Della
Original Oven '73 Overlander

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Original, barely used, oven.
You can contact us by filling in...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-29-2012, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By Della
Thanks. I thought that might be the case, but...

Thanks. I thought that might be the case, but could not find any log in area. I'll look again.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-28-2012, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By Della
Maybe a little more help: I go to classfieds and...

Maybe a little more help: I go to classfieds and found an item but when clicking on "contact this seller" I get "You do not have permission for this action" and yes I am logged in. Any clues??
...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-27-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,672
Posted By Della
Perhaps a stupid question, but just where are...

Perhaps a stupid question, but just where are "our classifieds" ??

Thanks,
Richard & Della
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-18-2012, 06:56 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Della
RIGHT ON !!!! Richard

RIGHT ON !!!!
Richard
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 06-13-2012, 01:34 PM
Replies: 269
Views: 46,736
Posted By Della
one of your old posts: Looks like you just...

one of your old posts: Looks like you just "sanded" the old volkem off, or did you find some other/better way to remove it??

thanks again,
Richard & Della
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-13-2012, 07:58 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Della
On this floor fairing (what does that mean,...

On this floor fairing (what does that mean, "fairing"?): If I have, which I do, gaps in the plywood sections for my rear floor replacement, is there something like a "backer rod" you could suggest...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-07-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Della
Sorry for this late question, but what was the...

Sorry for this late question, but what was the sub-floor surface prep before you applied the epoxy sealer?? Sander? Our '73 has lots of "gunk" from the old linoleum and wondering the best prep...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-30-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Della
These photos are almost intimidating as you have...

These photos are almost intimidating as you have done an incredible job cleaning up that area. Nice job !!
Richard and Della
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-27-2012, 09:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,462
Posted By Della
Bart; This was the first time I had heard...

Bart;

This was the first time I had heard the sad truth regarding that bent plate assembly for the rear hatch. A friend and myself looked at that shortly ago and kept wondering why all those...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-27-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,462
Posted By Della
Quite a bit of time has lapsed, but I would...

Quite a bit of time has lapsed, but I would really appreciate the "fix" you past on last year regarding the rear end subfloor replacement and rear storage hatch dysfunction.

Thanks, in advance;
...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-23-2012, 05:46 PM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Della
rotten sub-floor(s)

Hey TOP;
I am about to install my "ONE" sheet of sub-flooring under the rear bath - well no bath there anymore ;-) and I'm wondering about the need to use something between the plywood and the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-14-2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Posted By Della
THanks so much. Another friend of mine suggested...

THanks so much. Another friend of mine suggested Sikaflex, and I was just concerned as to the adhesive qualities possibly compromising the continued flexability. sounds like that is not an issue....
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-13-2012, 06:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Posted By Della
Sealants

Are people still using Volkem or is there a better product that will stay elastic?

Richard & Della
73 Overlander
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-02-2011, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,369
Posted By Della
Hi again Malcolm; I have been away and am about...

Hi again Malcolm; I have been away and am about to get back in to it (rotten floor at rear bath). I do not need to replace the whole sheet of plywood, but saving the about 3' or so on the curb...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-23-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,996
Posted By Della
THanks Malcolm; I am slowly learning all these...

THanks Malcolm;
I am slowly learning all these things, including chopping off the rivet heads. So, when one replaces the rivets, do the "shafts" of the old hole just get pushed out with the new, of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-21-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,996
Posted By Della
That was the perfect posting, as I have always...

That was the perfect posting, as I have always gone in slowly in new projects to avoid the potential of "if only's" (if only I hadn't done that, now I have to buy a new one) kind of thing. But...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-19-2011, 06:56 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,996
Posted By Della
Hi again Brian; Can you see my post to...

Hi again Brian;

Can you see my post to malcolm? I now know of the butt plate of which you are talking and it's all making sense. That large belly pan (center rear) appears to go under the rear...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-19-2011, 06:47 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,996
Posted By Della
Thanks Maocolm; I was used to "spline". I'm...

Thanks Maocolm; I was used to "spline". I'm finding that perhaps I need to dig into my Overlander a little more aggressively, as there seems to be a question with every rivet I attempt to remove...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-19-2011, 09:59 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,996
Posted By Della
Hi again Brian; Well I will take your advice...

Hi again Brian; Well I will take your advice today and remove the bumper and drop the belly skins. I am looking forward to the end of "dis-mantlement" and the beginning of construction ;-) In the...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 10-17-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 50,913
Posted By Della
All these entries are great, lets see, some 5...

All these entries are great, lets see, some 5 years down the line. HOpe you have enjoyed the airstream. Were there any final pics?? CAn I contact you in regards to your efforts, as I am just...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-17-2011, 03:27 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,996
Posted By Della
These pics were invaluable to demystify several...

These pics were invaluable to demystify several things. Hi, we are in the process of replacing our 27' 1973 Overlander and have been going really slowly as I no not know what is under the rotten...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-10-2011, 07:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,762
Posted By Della
Hope you get this: I have to replace my...

Hope you get this: I have to replace my subfloor as it is severely rotted, so can get to the black waste water tank. But, what does it take then to re-assemble the tank to the subfloor??? Still...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-06-2011, 11:03 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Della
sub-floor replacement

Shall I look forward to the bolts between wall, plywood, and outrigger being rusted or frozen?? Also, will I need to remove the belly pan(s) back there to unfasten the plywood from below?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-06-2011, 09:25 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Della
Thank you two !! I am considering only replacing...

Thank you two !! I am considering only replacing the street side half of the sub-floor, mainly because the rot seems to be just on that side and also because I can not conceive of how one gets a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-05-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 492
Views: 112,279
Posted By Della
Sub-floor replacement

Hey Top;

Really was enjoying the dialogs as I am starting the sub-floor replacement of the bathroom (rear, '73 Overlander 27'). You mentioned once taking the inner skin off, which is what I was...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-21-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,840
Posted By Della
Andy; I could use some tips on how to...

Andy;

I could use some tips on how to "shear" off the old cab from the plenum so as to reuse. And don't I still need to raise all of that up with the new NT30SP to accomodate the exting exhaust...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-14-2011, 05:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,439
Posted By Della
congrats on the find / fix. when you purchased...

congrats on the find / fix. when you purchased your new NT30SP, did you have any issues with the lack of a plennum under the unit?? I am. ports do not line up and no way to reconnect the...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-14-2011, 03:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By Della
Oh and this is on our 27' '73 Overlander ;-)

Oh and this is on our 27' '73 Overlander ;-)
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-14-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By Della
I am replacing (also) my furnace (suburban) and...

I am replacing (also) my furnace (suburban) and the replacement furnace does not come with a plennum (sp?) under it like the original causing it to be about 4 or so inches lower. I do not want to...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-10-2011, 05:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By Della
water tank hoses

Thanks Tom for the quick response. Do you have a '73 or there abouts, Airstreem?? Can you field a few more Q's??

The plumbing looks original in that it's a mess and looks mighty old. Even found...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-09-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,304
Posted By Della
Fresh water tank

I'm replacing my water pump in our '73 overlander, and noticed two rubber 1/4" ± tubes coming out of the top half of the water tank to a "tee" and then proceeding on to a single tube that is open...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-13-2011, 01:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,745
Posted By Della
Does it make into a bed?

Does it make into a bed?
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