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Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-09-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,572
Posted By Globie64
We have a '64 Globetrotter, too, and the rare...

We have a '64 Globetrotter, too, and the rare time camping without full hookups, we closed the valve empty the black tank and just let the gray water back up into the tank. This was only for dish...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 11-09-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,225
Posted By Globie64
Batman, you removed your rear access panel? I...

Batman, you removed your rear access panel? I have to replace the rear-most floor panel, and am thinking of doing away with the access, too, to reduce water intrusion. Did you do something to protect...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-04-2022, 01:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,640
Posted By Globie64
I would agree about plywood, when it's protected...

I would agree about plywood, when it's protected it's very long lived. I'd be curious about the school buses, if they rely on the plywood floor/skin for the attachment of the body to the frame, or if...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-04-2022, 07:53 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,908
Posted By Globie64
I've been towing a 1964 19' Globetrotter with a...

I've been towing a 1964 19' Globetrotter with a 2012 Pilot for the last ten years, and I'm a fan of the smaller trailer/TV combo. The Pilot/Globetrotter combo has been great for maneuverability when...
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 11-02-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 69,960
Posted By Globie64
Hi from the northeast! We just celebrated 20...

Hi from the northeast! We just celebrated 20 years with our 1964 Globetrotter. Peter and Scott
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-02-2022, 08:04 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,175
Posted By Globie64
Really interesting to read this, as we're going...

Really interesting to read this, as we're going to be replacing our Pilot TV at some point, and our other cars are Mercs. We also live in Europe half the year, and it always fascinates me to see the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-02-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,640
Posted By Globie64
I'm curious to hear from the people who have used...

I'm curious to hear from the people who have used the composite/non-wood based panels, to hear how the panels have worked over a number of years. They're all interesting options, and I and my work...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 11-01-2022, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 682
Posted By Globie64
Good luck with your project! I replaced the old...

Good luck with your project! I replaced the old copper in ours with pex- it was much easier to route, and I used friction connections, like Sharkbite.
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 11-01-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,924
Posted By Globie64
We're in Rhode Island, and we'd be game for a FoD...

We're in Rhode Island, and we'd be game for a FoD rally. We had great fun attending rallies in CA, not FOD but inclusive and a wonderful group of people. Now that we're on the east coast, We'd love...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-01-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,295
Posted By Globie64
Maybe we've been lucky, but in 21 years, we've...

Maybe we've been lucky, but in 21 years, we've had surprisingly few things go wrong when traveling with our Airstream, despite it's age and condition. Our first trip out, after 7 years of ownership...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 04-27-2021, 12:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,320
Posted By Globie64
Pretty interesting to see this- We have a '64,...

Pretty interesting to see this- We have a '64, and the GT is a great trailer, small enough to be easy to tow but large enough for two people to be very comfortable. I'd say, if the systems are old,...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-24-2021, 10:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,387
Posted By Globie64
We're hanging on to our vintage trailer- we...

We're hanging on to our vintage trailer- we enjoyed it before, but after an epic, totally self contained cross country pandemic-year move, we have a special bond with it. Every once in a while, we'd...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-20-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,365
Posted By Globie64
MT Climber, thanks for the post on the Separett,...

MT Climber, thanks for the post on the Separett, I had no idea that those existed. We've been using a Nature's Head, but I don't like the way it looks, and I like that the Separett allows for a more...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-30-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,136
Posted By Globie64
Congratulations! Forgive me if I'm covering what...

Congratulations! Forgive me if I'm covering what others have said already. Your floor looks like ours did when we bought our 1964 Globetrotter (when looking, my foot went through the floor to the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-28-2020, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,725
Posted By Globie64
Thanks- we just arrived today after 6 days and...

Thanks- we just arrived today after 6 days and 3120 miles from California to Rhode Island, and we had an absolute blast. Truck stops and Walmart parking lots are just fine, even in summer and without...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-22-2020, 09:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,725
Posted By Globie64
AirGT65, thanks. I was drawn to the Propex...

AirGT65, thanks. I was drawn to the Propex because of the small size, and I thought it was a really nice design. The downside is the cost :( When I've upgraded stuff on the trailer, I've tended to...
Forum: Other Clubs 06-20-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Globie64
Thanks- we love the Matunuck Oyster Bar, as well...

Thanks- we love the Matunuck Oyster Bar, as well as The Coast Guard House, Ella's and on and on. You're so right, there is a lot to see there in state, and Boston and NYC aren't far. Providence has...
Forum: Other Clubs 06-19-2020, 09:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Globie64
Thanks Kittmaster. I'll check out the parks you...

Thanks Kittmaster. I'll check out the parks you mentioned. It seemed like rather than an RI specific group, it would more likely be people from CT/RI/MA and then some. Remember, we're coming from a...
Forum: Other Clubs 06-19-2020, 09:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Globie64
Hi OTRA, and thanks. We've been keeping apprised...

Hi OTRA, and thanks. We've been keeping apprised of the restrictions in RI, and welcome the opportunity to spend two weeks in our house there! I've spent about ten weeks a year there for the last 25...
Forum: Other Clubs 06-19-2020, 09:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Globie64
Hi MX- we're going to be in South Kingstown, near...

Hi MX- we're going to be in South Kingstown, near Matunuck. That's kind of what I was thinking, if it works to connect, it could be fun. I think there are a lot of options for camping without going...
Forum: Other Clubs 06-17-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Globie64
Thanks, we weren't looking to join the WBCCI but...

Thanks, we weren't looking to join the WBCCI but maybe that's an option.
Forum: Other Clubs 06-16-2020, 09:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,810
Posted By Globie64
Rhode Island Airstreamers?

Hi, we're relocating to Rhode Island in a couple of weeks, and we're bringing our '64 Globetrotter with us. In California, we've had a lot of fun camping with an informal group of Airstream owners...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 06-16-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,576
Posted By Globie64
Are the other rivets smooth or do they have the...

Are the other rivets smooth or do they have the mandrel hole? You can get a rivet shaver, another pricy but satisfying tool, and clean up the mandrel that way. Vintage RV sells them- omg, I just saw...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-15-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,725
Posted By Globie64
Thanks so much AirGT65 for the response with your...

Thanks so much AirGT65 for the response with your experience living with a Propex. I was hoping to reuse the existing round exhaust vent, and want to avoid replacing the whole exterior panel. I...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-15-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,322
Posted By Globie64
I would just replace the box in the same...

I would just replace the box in the same location. All the other electrical and other utilities are in the same area, and it's easy to get to. It's really just a matter of swapping out the old box...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-07-2020, 11:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,725
Posted By Globie64
Thanks for posting the pictures, and for the...

Thanks for posting the pictures, and for the feedback on the furnace. We have not done anything yet, but are moving to the east coast with the trailer, and might enjoy heat in the trailer, sometimes....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-03-2020, 06:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,322
Posted By Globie64
Thanks- I can't find the correct, ancient...

Thanks- I can't find the correct, ancient replacement breakers, so I'll replace the box. There is nothing at all wrong with the box, no corrosion and wired properly, so nothing inferior and probably...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-03-2020, 03:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,322
Posted By Globie64
That's what I was figuring, but curious if anyone...

That's what I was figuring, but curious if anyone had any kernels of wisdom to add. It looks straight forward and I just have to find the right physical size breakers. And, yeah, I'll unplug it from...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-03-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,322
Posted By Globie64
circuit breaker replacement

Hi all, I'm looking for a simple swap out replacement for the original circuit breakers in our 1964 Globetrotter, since one is a little weak. In the eighteen years we've had this, we replaced the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-08-2018, 09:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,725
Posted By Globie64
Interesting to see your post about the Propex- I...

Interesting to see your post about the Propex- I was just going to post to ask about other's experiences with small furnaces, after camping three chilly nights in our Globetrotter in the Sierras. I...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-01-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,338
Posted By Globie64
I think you could add an external city water...

I think you could add an external city water fitting (threaded hose fitting) to the system, and a valve to isolate the tank, so you can use city water. You'll also need a pressure regulator for the...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-30-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,289
Posted By Globie64
Hmmm, things to raffle? I'm sure I can find...

Hmmm, things to raffle? I'm sure I can find something useful and desirable- I'm supposed to be cleaning out the garage. We're really looking forward to seeing everyone at the rally, Vinnie's tutorial...
Forum: Roof 08-22-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,871
Posted By Globie64
Fan-tastic a good replacement for a vintage fan vent?

Our old metal vent has been having problems and I'm thinking I'd just replace it with a Fan-tastic vent. I'm curious to know what others think about these, they seem to be really popular, although...
Forum: On The Road... 08-22-2015, 09:05 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 6,379
Posted By Globie64
It's a reasonable question, but I find it hard to...

It's a reasonable question, but I find it hard to put the answer into words- I love camping in our Airstream but it's the last thing I would expect my partner to enjoy, yet he does. The minute I pull...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-03-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 12,025
Posted By Globie64
I've learned some things since my last post, and...

I've learned some things since my last post, and just back from three weeks in the trailer. I try to take as little as possible, if it doesn't get used I leave it at home the next time. I have a few...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-19-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,934
Posted By Globie64
The bathroom makes some things easier- it's nice...

The bathroom makes some things easier- it's nice to be able to bathe in your own trailer and not have to trek to the campground facilities- we did that for a long time. There is something cool about...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 07-19-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 261,826
Posted By Globie64
Okay, a little perspective: what I've found is...

Okay, a little perspective: what I've found is that a) since the corrosion variess over the trailer because of exposure, the techniques will vary. Where it was really bad on the front, like they...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-25-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,934
Posted By Globie64
I think we may all do it slightly differently- I...

I think we may all do it slightly differently- I used to drive across the US, sleep in my Tercel wagon but make fabulous food over a campfire and have espresso several times a day- but we all share...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-22-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,934
Posted By Globie64
That is, not much for a Prevost MoHo.

That is, not much for a Prevost MoHo.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-22-2015, 06:14 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 8,934
Posted By Globie64
I saw a vintage (1966 or so) Prevost MoHo on ebay...

I saw a vintage (1966 or so) Prevost MoHo on ebay a while ago- kind of spartan by today's Prevost standards, but still rather nice: It had a separate bunk and bath at the very rear, accessible from...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 06-22-2015, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By Globie64
Keep us posted, I hope you can get an old range...

Keep us posted, I hope you can get an old range to work. The Magic Chef that was in ours was great, baked really well. Seaward/Whale are not making the same one that I have, which I got two years...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 06-22-2015, 04:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,790
Posted By Globie64
Duke: by range, I mean the combination, 21"...

Duke: by range, I mean the combination, 21" cooktop/oven. I didn't take the easy way to purchasing another range, I bought the interior from a similar AS from a guy in PA, and then picked up a bunch...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 06-11-2015, 02:38 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 261,826
Posted By Globie64
I found with the PPG Eldorado that it melted some...

I found with the PPG Eldorado that it melted some plastic stuff, in a nice way, some ancient, sticky goo from old stick-on reflectors, and old insurance stickers. It loosened some other things, like...
Forum: On The Road... 06-11-2015, 02:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,792
Posted By Globie64
Thanks to all of you for outpouring of help. I've...

Thanks to all of you for outpouring of help. I've got reservations at the East Shore RV park. They were super nice to deal with, and the place looks good. I tried and tried Golden Shores, and then...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-28-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 469
Views: 261,826
Posted By Globie64
jrbug, there is another thread that might help,...

jrbug, there is another thread that might help, These Deep scratches
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-28-2015, 09:49 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,777
Posted By Globie64
Great tips! I was wondering about how much water....

Great tips! I was wondering about how much water. I was just looking at the 600 grit that I got, it's very fine. I was also thinking about what to attach it to, a regular rubber sanding block or glue...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-27-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,777
Posted By Globie64
Yeah, I think it looks cool too. It's inspiring...

Yeah, I think it looks cool too. It's inspiring to see all the work you guys have done.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-27-2015, 12:49 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 261,826
Posted By Globie64
Thumbelinadj, yours looks like mind did after...

Thumbelinadj, yours looks like mind did after stripping. Where it's exposed to more weather, the direction it faces when parked, there as more corrosion. Below the belt line, there was less and the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-27-2015, 12:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,777
Posted By Globie64
Okay, so I just re-read the part about the hand...

Okay, so I just re-read the part about the hand sanding vs. orbital... if you go super fine, like 800-1000 is the orbital okay? I'm not afraid of sanding by hand, I managed to buff out a section of...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-27-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,777
Posted By Globie64
I had black marks from tree branches rubbing on...

I had black marks from tree branches rubbing on it when it had been in my back yard- not branches but just twigs and leaves. I'll have to read up more on sanding- my partner was so impressed with my...
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