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Forum: On The Road... 06-11-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,107
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Kim, I paid a professional to haul my AS from...

Kim,
I paid a professional to haul my AS from where I bought it in GA to TX because I did not have a tow vehicle. It worked out well for me. I did not worry about the trailer as it was in a...
Forum: On The Road... 06-10-2015, 11:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,107
Posted By SpiritAtBay
KimPossible, Best of luck with your...

KimPossible,

Best of luck with your adventure!

Preparation and attitude are everything and it sounds like you've got both covered.

Keep us posted if at all possible. haha
Forum: Refrigerators 06-04-2015, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,693
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Every time I have to open this hatch I dread...

Every time I have to open this hatch I dread putting it back on. Every time I'm successful getting it closed, I think, 'now why was that so hard?" because when the stars align, it is very easy.
...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 09-16-2014, 05:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,141
Posted By SpiritAtBay
fascinating idea. you would have to have the...

fascinating idea. you would have to have the tatami custom made... (Is that even possible in the USA?)

my ex and I had some custom mats made while we were stationed in Okinawa. (To fit a raised...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-23-2014, 09:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,603
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Wow! Thanks for posting your experience. ...

Wow!
Thanks for posting your experience.

It shows that any of us can be tripped up by a smooth talking vile miscreant.

And thanks for sharing tips on how to handle such an incident.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-20-2014, 08:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,524
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Thanks so much! Yes, I usually start out by...

Thanks so much! Yes, I usually start out by trying the vBulletin search function, get frustrated, go to google, and choose the airforum results that pop up.

I will try what you suggest, should be...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-19-2014, 09:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,019
Posted By SpiritAtBay
:clap:

:clap:
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-19-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,524
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Thanks everyone for your help. I leveled...

Thanks everyone for your help.

I leveled the trailer properly.

I climbed up on the roof and cleaned out the ac (a friend brought over an air compressor, that was very helpful.)

a big...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-17-2014, 10:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,024
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Beautiful job!

Beautiful job!
Forum: Member Introductions 08-17-2014, 12:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,032
Posted By SpiritAtBay
I full-time in a '74 Tradewind, 25'. It is a...

I full-time in a '74 Tradewind, 25'. It is a good size for me, single, no pets.
I like living 'small' and my truck and trailer are paid for. That IS a good feeling.
Welcome!
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-17-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,690
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Wow. Great story. Looks like you have...

Wow. Great story.

Looks like you have learned a lot from working on this trailer, (or did you have the skills already and just didn't have the tools?)

Good luck as you finish the project!
...
Forum: 1961 - 1963 Bambi 08-17-2014, 12:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By SpiritAtBay
That is a sweet combo!

That is a sweet combo!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-17-2014, 09:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,524
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Landrum, My ignorance is vast. I have read...

Landrum,
My ignorance is vast.

I have read up on how to level and see that yes, I (and all those who have helped me in the past) have been doing it incorrectly.

Thanks for "aluminating" me....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-17-2014, 07:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,524
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Thanks, All! Sorry, I will update my...

Thanks, All!

Sorry, I will update my profile; I am in Kerrville now.

Well, the trailer is not perfectly level. I wasn't here when she was brought back from the shop, I think the guys just...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-16-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,524
Posted By SpiritAtBay
AC condensate is dripping from the ceiling

Hi All,

The search function for this forum does not work very well for me. So I apologize, and ask for a link if there is (and there probably is) a thread addressing this issue.

OK, the issue...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 04-21-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,712
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Nice, bright and comfy! Thanks for posting

Nice, bright and comfy!
Thanks for posting
Forum: Full-Timing 04-08-2014, 11:59 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 23,107
Posted By SpiritAtBay
ElfStar, I think your post will be very helpful...

ElfStar,
I think your post will be very helpful to those pondering fulltiming and/or what size to get.

Thanks for sharing your experience.
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 02-19-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,712
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Very nice look.

Very nice look.
Forum: Full-Timing 02-10-2014, 11:41 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 23,107
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Hi Mindy! Welcome! I've been living fulltime...

Hi Mindy!
Welcome!
I've been living fulltime in my Riveteer for two years now. (Wow,, how time flies.)
It has been and continues to be a learning experience. But I love it. I am stationary, and I...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 01-24-2014, 11:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,712
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Sorry for confusion. The flooring is not...

Sorry for confusion. The flooring is not Linoleum. I got it at Lowes in Georgia. Cant recall the brand name, although i think the color was called "glacier".

And it wasnt the very cheapest.. It...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-15-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 60,259
Posted By SpiritAtBay
In my case, just the handle came off, not the...

In my case, just the handle came off, not the rod. So after I peeled back the panel, it was easy to operate the rod with a pair of pliers.

The valve assembly will have to be replaced eventually....
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 01-14-2014, 12:01 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,712
Posted By SpiritAtBay
first pic taken the day i bought the Riveteer ...

first pic taken the day i bought the Riveteer
2nd one taken last week. I use a patio furniture set for seating, rotating between the loveseat and a rocker. eventually will build a storage unit and...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-13-2014, 11:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 60,259
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Good timing on these posts. The valve handle on...

Good timing on these posts. The valve handle on my '75 Landyacht came off in my hand yesterday :-(
Forum: Full-Timing 08-16-2013, 09:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,645
Posted By SpiritAtBay
I have been living full=time in a stationery AS....

I have been living full=time in a stationery AS. Next month will be the one year anniversary. I am loving it.
Over a year ago, when i started researching and shopping, I didn't know i wanted an AS....
Forum: Full-Timing 08-14-2013, 09:56 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 57,552
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Hope Lindsay has pursued her dream. Anyone hear...

Hope Lindsay has pursued her dream. Anyone hear from her?
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 04-09-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,584
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Hey Scooterbug, I have the same scenario going...

Hey Scooterbug,
I have the same scenario going on with a very small amount of water coming out of the roof track. Since i am sloping slightly uphill, it drips out at the back, in front of the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-17-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,945
Posted By SpiritAtBay
I live the heater I have. It warms up my 25'...

I live the heater I have. It warms up my 25' Landyacht very quickly and completely silently. Its a Sunbeam convection heater. I got it at Wally world for $45 two years ago. It is light and ez to move...
Forum: Full-Timing 03-17-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Protagonist, Thanks for your response. I've...

Protagonist,
Thanks for your response.
I've been living in the Riveteer fulltime for almost 3 mos. I've been living and working on the horse farm for abt 6 mos.
First, I want to say that I love...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-17-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,759
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Another thought, as regards to Python scent...

Another thought, as regards to Python scent spray...
Once had a family of raccoons take up residence in our attic. (Lord what noise they made--sounded like a barn dance going on up there!)
We tried...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-17-2012, 09:36 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,759
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Please don't use that "sticky paper" or glue...

Please don't use that "sticky paper" or glue traps. Even though i don't want mice or rats sharing my abode; i wouldn't wish that torture on anything.

I had success getting mice out of an abandoned...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-17-2012, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Thanks guys, appreciate your advice. I'll try...

Thanks guys, appreciate your advice. I'll try and keep you posted on progress.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-17-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Hello Again! Water heater question...

Hey All!
I haven't posted in a month, but it feels like six months!

If any of you recall...I bought a 74 LandYacht in Georgia and was preparing to move it to Texas and live in it full-time.

I...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 09-02-2012, 05:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,916
Posted By SpiritAtBay
ChromeChaser, Beautiful! and encouraging as...

ChromeChaser,

Beautiful! and encouraging as i begin work on my own '74 Tradewind.

Did you paint the ceiling light covers? what paint did you use? I've hung on to the covers tho i don't like...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-02-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,406
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Thanks Terry, That's a great tip, one I'll...

Thanks Terry,
That's a great tip, one I'll follow up on.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-01-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,406
Posted By SpiritAtBay
I thought i'd do an update, in case it can help...

I thought i'd do an update, in case it can help anyone else...
Almost went with RV Transport in IN. Upon deeper digging tho, I determined they are a broker only. (Why would you pay a middleman if...
Forum: Full-Timing 09-01-2012, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Hey All, this conversation is helping! ...

Hey All,
this conversation is helping! productive day today, a friend came over and helped with various projects; got more molding down, replaced gaskets on 2 of 3 vents. We also replaced the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-31-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,961
Posted By SpiritAtBay
very nice indeed. I like the mix of old with the...

very nice indeed. I like the mix of old with the new, well done. so it is just for drinking and sleeping, huh? :-D
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-31-2012, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By SpiritAtBay
re: the AS crushed by straps...that would have...

re: the AS crushed by straps...that would have damaged ANY travel trailer...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-30-2012, 08:04 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Hey SG, I'll be not far from Huntsville. I...

Hey SG,

I'll be not far from Huntsville. I see you are in Tomball. I grew up in the Houston area and lived in Conroe for 6 years, then Lake Jackson, then Georgia, now back to Huntsville(!)

my...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-29-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By SpiritAtBay
that sounds great! i can picture it.

that sounds great! i can picture it.
Forum: Full-Timing 08-29-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Overlander, lol--i already do that in my house!...

Overlander,
lol--i already do that in my house! well, for the clothes anyway, not food. i had two of the biggest sized totes full of clothes, am down to one BUT still have a closet full of clothes....
Forum: Full-Timing 08-29-2012, 04:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Rednax, if i were to be traveling in my...

Rednax,

if i were to be traveling in my Airstream; my approach and my attitude would be very different.

but i won't be traveling. the AS is being professionally towed to my new 'home'. I don't...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-29-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By SpiritAtBay
thanks yall. it just seems daunting but i...

thanks yall.

it just seems daunting but i know i can do this.

Yes, i temporarily forgot i will have the bed of the pickup available as well. and, the motorcycle riding gear can all fit in...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-29-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,328
Posted By SpiritAtBay
How exactly do I pare down from a house to a 25' AS?

Yall,

it is getting down to brass tacks around here and i am panicking.

some practical tips on HOW to pare down my belongings so that i can live in the Riveteer fulltime would be very...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 08-29-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Oh, THANK you so much! I read elsewhere the...

Oh, THANK you so much!

I read elsewhere the vin would be a 17 character sequence and i couldn't find anything near that long anywhere on the Riveteer!

Thanks so much, am searching for a towing...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 08-29-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By SpiritAtBay
yes, that plate gives the serial number....is...

yes, that plate gives the serial number....is that the same as a vin??

serial number is: L25-D5J-1373
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 08-29-2012, 09:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By SpiritAtBay
forgot to ask, the serial number on that corner...

forgot to ask, the serial number on that corner plate with the weight info...would that work as the vin?

i originally supposed that a non-motorized trailer would not even have a VIN...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 08-29-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 972
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Need help locating VIN?

Hello All,

I have looked for a VIN...read on the forum here that it is usually stamped on the tongue leading to the hitch. there is indeed a number stamped there but it is only 7 digits...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-29-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,032
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Having your TT professionally hauled

Am wanting to talk to anyone who has hired a professional hauling company to tow their TT.

I am moving from GA to TX. I do not have a TV. Originally I planned to rent a moving truck and haul the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-29-2012, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,406
Posted By SpiritAtBay
Come on, folks! surely someone has had to have...

Come on, folks! surely someone has had to have their trailer towed?!
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