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Forum: General Interior Topics 04-22-2013, 11:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,002
Posted By texasbound
I'm very close to tearing out my two midship...

I'm very close to tearing out my two midship twins and building one full frame on the starboard dude of my 74 sovereign. It will impede about half of the doorway, but still plenty of room to pass.
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-22-2013, 11:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,817
Posted By texasbound
Vivian, Thanx for this! We are full timing...

Vivian,

Thanx for this! We are full timing in our 74 sovereign just outside Austin. Currently just have our original dometic, two fantastic fans, and reflectix.
Debating on plunking for a...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-19-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,247
Posted By texasbound
You do unless you are connected to "city" or hose...

You do unless you are connected to "city" or hose water for pressure.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-17-2013, 07:11 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,247
Posted By texasbound
Hey there! Would love to see she pictures if...

Hey there! Would love to see she pictures if your 74. We are in Austin, where are you?

As for the valves, the answer was the two valves back by the gray and black water dump valves. Once I...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 03-21-2013, 03:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,655
Posted By texasbound
Hello everyone! Well we are in Santa Barbara...

Hello everyone! Well we are in Santa Barbara well in our way to Austin, and I'd like some opinions from you folks who survive the heat in your aluminum tubes.

We will be setup fulltime in...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 03-19-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,507
Posted By texasbound
silver, What trailer do you have and what...

silver,

What trailer do you have and what did you replace the tub with?
Considering it on my 74 sovereign.

Thanx
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-19-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,333
Posted By texasbound
Thanx Andy. I'll give it a try.

Thanx Andy. I'll give it a try.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-19-2013, 12:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,393
Posted By texasbound
Andy, What AC options do you have in stock...

Andy,

What AC options do you have in stock for my 74 sovereign? I'm looking for 15k.

Thanx
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-18-2013, 11:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,817
Posted By texasbound
Bowhead, We are moving to Austin and will be...

Bowhead,

We are moving to Austin and will be living in our 31. I'm taking out the old Armstrong and putting in a 15k unit. Anyone have experience with the Coleman models?

I was wondering, is...
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-18-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,333
Posted By texasbound
Well I got the plastic one but it was too thick...

Well I got the plastic one but it was too thick fir the track.... are there different thicknesses?

Thanx
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-18-2013, 07:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,333
Posted By texasbound
missing screen door slide?

Anyone know where I can get the aluminum number that goes in here?


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Thanx
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 03-18-2013, 03:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,996
Posted By texasbound
I had to build a very small base to clear the...

I had to build a very small base to clear the black tank hole area. I retained it so a future owner could go back to conventional if desired. I tapped into my black water tank vent piping for the...
Forum: Boondocking 03-18-2013, 10:31 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,503
Posted By texasbound
Great tip! I wanted to stay there but we pushed...

Great tip! I wanted to stay there but we pushed through.

Look where we are boondocked now :)


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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 03-17-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,996
Posted By texasbound
My natures head fit in a smaller footprint than...

My natures head fit in a smaller footprint than the thetford that was installed. Luckily, I sold that one for $100 :-)
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 03-17-2013, 01:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,996
Posted By texasbound
So for all of you with the natures head.... how...

So for all of you with the natures head.... how "moist" are your contents? Mine seem pretty moist....no odor, we are full timing. I'm guessing condensation? Does yours look like peet moss or.......
Forum: Boondocking 03-16-2013, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,747
Posted By texasbound
Boondocking in / around santa barbara ????

Hey everyone!

Well we have been able to capitalize on quite a few boondock sites on the way down from seattle (down 101/1). We are now in Monterey and looking for boondocks in Santa Barbara and...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 03-13-2013, 12:01 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By texasbound
Nope.... just gets voltage on the meter... but no...

Nope.... just gets voltage on the meter... but no lights power. :(
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 03-13-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,597
Posted By texasbound
Dumbo, I spent a few hundred repairing the...

Dumbo,

I spent a few hundred repairing the black tank on my 74 sovereign just to later decide to install a natures head composting toilet..... which I love!!!! If you think composting may be an...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 03-09-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By texasbound
Okay, so I have voltage... right around 11. The...

Okay, so I have voltage... right around 11. The black wire is the hot and the only wire. Various grounding efforts have not worked... no light!

One note.. I've switched all my running and...
Forum: Boondocking 02-28-2013, 12:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,899
Posted By texasbound
Thanks! I think the Oregon parks are like $23 a...

Thanks! I think the Oregon parks are like $23 a night this time of year... very reasonable! In Washington they are more.

We have a friend meeting its there from Portland... I'd love to be in...
Forum: Boondocking 02-28-2013, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,899
Posted By texasbound
boondocking in seaside, or ??

Are there any boondocking sites in or near Seaside? Looking for one night for my 31' sovereign and f350. It wont be a weekend.

Pm me if they are secret please! ;)

And if there aren't any, ...
Forum: Awnings 02-27-2013, 11:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,215
Posted By texasbound
Well it was functioning fine... Then something...

Well it was functioning fine... Then something bent I think. If I end up needing all new arms I'll reach out to you. Going awning free?
Forum: Awnings 02-27-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,215
Posted By texasbound
I'm going from Seattle to Austin via 101 and 1...

I'm going from Seattle to Austin via 101 and 1 lol ; )
Forum: Awnings 02-27-2013, 12:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,215
Posted By texasbound
awning repair on Sovereign in California

I will be in California in the next two weeks and am in need of awning repair (full length) on my 74 Sovereign. Some fabric and some arm work.... Who can you folks recommend on/near the coast?
...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-27-2013, 12:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By texasbound
Yup. .. driver side marker light. Have tested...

Yup. .. driver side marker light. Have tested with two fixtures, need to dig out volt meter! Wiring would be a nightmare. ..
Forum: Boondocking 02-26-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,503
Posted By texasbound
Are there any boondocking sites in or near...

Are there any boondocking sites in or near Seaside? Looking for one night for my 31' sovereign and f350. It wont be a weekend.

Pm me if they are secret ;)

Abs if there aren't any, what's...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-26-2013, 06:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,018
Posted By texasbound
driver side maker had no power '74 Sovereign

So for the life of me I can't get this single light going. Any ideas? I've tried two different fixtures, different screws etc cetera...

Any ideas?

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Forum: Boondocking 02-17-2013, 11:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,659
Posted By texasbound
I got new ones on my 74 sovereign. Very happy I...

I got new ones on my 74 sovereign. Very happy I did! You basically have 3 ordering options for the sovereign. .. area 63, inland rv, or colin hyde. I went with colin... cheapest option, and I...
Forum: Boondocking 02-17-2013, 11:10 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 21,503
Posted By texasbound
My fiance and I are headed to Austin from Seattle...

My fiance and I are headed to Austin from Seattle area via 101/1 in about two weeks! ! Where are the best Oregon coast overnight spots (boondocking or pay)?

Thanks! !
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 02-17-2013, 09:09 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,473
Posted By texasbound
I recently installed the Jack HDTV with base...

I recently installed the Jack HDTV with base model on my 74 sovereign. Works great! ! Couple things:

1) had to run new coax down fridge vent
2) mounted with butyl base, rivets, and then...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 02-05-2013, 09:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,473
Posted By texasbound
Okay.. reviving an old thread here in hope of...

Okay.. reviving an old thread here in hope of getting some help!

I have a 74 sovereign with an old skyliner that was long gone when I got the trailer. The "two wire" from the roof to the...
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-12-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By texasbound
I'll get one. .. its the trim you must remove to...

I'll get one. .. its the trim you must remove to get at the panes for removal.
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-11-2013, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 943
Posted By texasbound
installing aluminum trim for vistaviews

Hello all!

Well I've resealed almost all of my Vistaviews. I went the route of removing the plexi with the intent of NOT reinstalling it.

My issue now is the aluminum trim piece is a real...
Forum: Boondocking 01-04-2013, 12:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,659
Posted By texasbound
I agree. ... all a matter of time and...

I agree. ... all a matter of time and resources... so you have them?
Forum: Boondocking 12-27-2012, 11:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,490
Posted By texasbound
Thank you all for the great posts! If and when...

Thank you all for the great posts! If and when more pop to mind please post away!
Forum: Boondocking 12-26-2012, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,490
Posted By texasbound
Ready or NOT, here we GO!!!

Alright, well "Dudley" (our 31') is pretty close to being ready. House is rented (folks are moving in jan 15th... and we are planning to finish things up in Sequim, WA at my folks before taking off...
Forum: Boondocking 12-26-2012, 09:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,659
Posted By texasbound
Thisisliving, Congrats! Buying an Airstream...

Thisisliving,

Congrats! Buying an Airstream in the PNW can be scary.... I know, we are in Bothell. ;-) Where did you find that badboy?

We are taking off in about a month for Austin, TX. ...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 12-26-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 971
Views: 260,532
Posted By texasbound
Jim, Do those legs "collapse" or do you...

Jim,

Do those legs "collapse" or do you remove them when turning it into a bed? I'm having a hard time finding these for my Sovereign Dinette setup.

Thanks!
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 12-26-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,203
Posted By texasbound
and yet ANOTHER "offline" option is Sygic on the...

and yet ANOTHER "offline" option is Sygic on the Android Market. It is very good software that never let me down while in Canada...and even has a moderate database of searchable items (even while...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 12-26-2012, 01:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,466
Posted By texasbound
Archie, Beautiful Sovereign! My fiance and...

Archie,

Beautiful Sovereign! My fiance and I have a 74 and are relocating to Austin in a month.

Do you have any pointers for us using the removall? I'd like to take off the clearcoat before...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-14-2012, 01:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By texasbound
Airstream Hotel in Vegas?!?

Joe Downtown: Airstreams the next boutique hotel for downtown? - Las Vegas Sun News (https://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2012/dec/12/joe-downtown-pla/)

Pretty cool!
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-01-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By texasbound
Thanks Andy. About what I was planning! ...

Thanks Andy. About what I was planning!

Vport, how difficult was the removal/install?
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-01-2012, 11:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,161
Posted By texasbound
It was a sad day today when I discovered some...

It was a sad day today when I discovered some floor rot right underneath where my old propane generator use to be. 1974 sovereign. I had removed it since it was not functional and now after...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-15-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By texasbound
Thanks vswing! Man they are proud of those...

Thanks vswing! Man they are proud of those things! ! ! Exactly what I'm looking for though.
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-14-2012, 08:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,209
Posted By texasbound
You will find a great one! I too had an...

You will find a great one! I too had an inspection from a fellow member on here. In short, I wouldn't have purchased without him there! !

Good luck!
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-13-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By texasbound
Okay so I've replaced all my lights with the...

Okay so I've replaced all my lights with the metal base ones...then installed led bulbs. My issue is with the front three yellow and rear three red not sitting flush....

How is a flush fit...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-13-2012, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By texasbound
I didn't see just the base at inland? You sure...

I didn't see just the base at inland? You sure they that separate?

Thanks!
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-13-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,402
Posted By texasbound
Where I can order these lights?

I've replaced ask my exterior lights. On the three rear running lights up top, and the yellow ones up front, I have a wire management issue which prevents the unit from sitting flush. I think the...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-07-2012, 09:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,063
Posted By texasbound
Got them removed! Ismelltexas.WordPress.com for...

Got them removed! Ismelltexas.WordPress.com for my play by play. :)
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 10-03-2012, 11:58 PM
Replies: 929
Views: 354,919
Posted By texasbound
Very nice Kay! :)

Very nice Kay! :)
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