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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-09-2021, 12:30 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 43,233
Posted By dcheshire
Very interesting. I'm definitely going to take...

Very interesting. I'm definitely going to take it easy and ease into it. I'll pack a bit lighter than we do today with the 1 ton diesel.

Objectively, I expect it to be similar to when we pulled...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-05-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 111
Views: 43,233
Posted By dcheshire
Bringing this back from the dead, but would love...

Bringing this back from the dead, but would love your tips.

We have a 73 Ambassador (29') that should weigh just under 5k loaded.

I am building a 73 1210 Travelall (Fresh 392, 4speed, Full...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-31-2020, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,935
Posted By dcheshire
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They went up very easily. I cut full tiles off around obstructions with a utility knife. The final row next to the window was 1 1/2 inches. I cut it very easily with a wet...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-29-2020, 10:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,935
Posted By dcheshire
Put them up today. Easy, quick, high quality. ...

Put them up today. Easy, quick, high quality. Two cuts to make tomorrow to finish
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-29-2020, 10:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,935
Posted By dcheshire
Thanks, mine has that weird actors plastic...

Thanks, mine has that weird actors plastic coating on the wall and I was torn between TSP or alcohol. Alcohol is easier to use, so I’ll do that
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-28-2020, 08:37 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,935
Posted By dcheshire
Thanks for the tip! Putting this in the...

Thanks for the tip! Putting this in the ambassador tomorrow
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 08-13-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 583
Posted By dcheshire
I was just about to post the same thing. We have...

I was just about to post the same thing. We have a 73 Ambassador and I would like to get some work done. I've had good experiences with the dealer in the past, but would be interested in someone...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-02-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 861
Posted By dcheshire
Congrats! We'll wave when we see you on the road!

Congrats! We'll wave when we see you on the road!
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-21-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,341
Posted By dcheshire
Hi, we're in the Puget sound area too, with a 6.4...

Hi, we're in the Puget sound area too, with a 6.4 PSD and a 1973 Ambassador. I'm chasing a few leaks and will probably try the pressure test at home. Can you tell me what product you used on your...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 09-19-2015, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,557
Posted By dcheshire
Install went ok. Did it off and on over two...

Install went ok. Did it off and on over two weekends. Trailer travels 100% better now.

I had to enlarge/move one hole in each lift kit.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-11-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,557
Posted By dcheshire
Lift Kit

I have a 1973 ambassador. Two years ago, i had new, 4,000lb dexter axles installed. I only recently noticed that they installed 0 degree down angle axles, so the trailer rides about as low as it...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-31-2015, 04:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,316
Posted By dcheshire
Checking further, there is no voltage at the...

Checking further, there is no voltage at the thermostat. Is there an inline fuse between main fuse box and the furnace?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-28-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,316
Posted By dcheshire
Hi, to answer this. This happened when on shore...

Hi, to answer this. This happened when on shore power (13.X volts in the system from PD9245 converter) and when just on a fully charged batter (all lights/etc are bright, no reason to think voltage...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-28-2015, 10:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,316
Posted By dcheshire
Hi folks. Sorry for resurrecting an old thread. ...

Hi folks. Sorry for resurrecting an old thread. My hope was to not go over the things already covered in the previous thread. So I've got a pilot going, and I've "short circuited" the thermostat...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-27-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,316
Posted By dcheshire
Hi, I've read several of the threads on this...

Hi, I've read several of the threads on this issue and would like advice on the order I should check things.

I have a 1973 Ambassador with the suburban furnace (pilot light, not circuit board)....
Forum: On The Road... 02-18-2015, 11:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,970
Posted By dcheshire
grain belt!

My uncle brought some back from MN once and I loved it!

Wish we could find it out here (Seattle area). We have scads of great beer, but that one was a good one to drink on a warm day.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-09-2015, 11:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,699
Posted By dcheshire
I have a 2007 Tahoe. I back the truck into...

I have a 2007 Tahoe. I back the truck into place, then shutnit off..

Then I hitch up and set the wd bars to relieve the TV.

Only then do impute key back in ignition. it usually won't...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-09-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,961
Posted By dcheshire
I'm in awe. My scout is "the one that got away"...

I'm in awe. My scout is "the one that got away" and I plan to buy another, with the hope of pulling our 29' ambassador with it.

I'd get the 345 with the 4speed. What gearing do you have in the...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-22-2015, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,090
Posted By dcheshire
I have a 73 with rear bath and had a 35 gallon...

I have a 73 with rear bath and had a 35 gallon gray tank added just behind the rear axles and it's still set up for single dump at the drivers side rear. I think it was around 1100-1400 installed (I...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-22-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,613
Posted By dcheshire
This is cool. We are working to devleop plans...

This is cool. We are working to devleop plans for a new building on our 2 acres.

Must look good along with the house (no metal sides).

will be cut into the hillside.

Want to store...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-09-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,443
Posted By dcheshire
Hi, if you need to change the bolts/studs that...

Hi, if you need to change the bolts/studs that hold the door hinge to the shell, you can cheat and drill about a 1 1/4" hole in the inside shell and access them. I replaced mine with stainless and...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 09-02-2014, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By dcheshire
Yes, but then I have to go home, drill the holes,...

Yes, but then I have to go home, drill the holes, work the putty off, get the screws out, then do an hour round trip to the store, get home and put them back together, all the while with the door...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 09-02-2014, 12:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By dcheshire
Thanks, so does this look about right? ...

Thanks, so does this look about right? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HYM035E/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

Mine are rusted out, ugly turkeys. If i'm drilling...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 09-02-2014, 10:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,168
Posted By dcheshire
Since hardware runs are going to cause me lots of...

Since hardware runs are going to cause me lots of extra delay, does anyone know the length/etc of the needed components? Are these the right size?

Amazon.com: Crown Bolt 30212 1/4 Inch-20 x 1-1/2...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-12-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By dcheshire
Isn't there a pressure regulating valve in some...

Isn't there a pressure regulating valve in some units in that location. try searching the forums for that and see if the pictures of the location look like it might be yours.
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-29-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,878
Posted By dcheshire
Thanks Jammer. It's about 100' from our house...

Thanks Jammer. It's about 100' from our house and we'd drive by it every day, so a big party we'd notice. I suppose it's better to just lock it and let insurance deal with it if a windows gets...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-29-2014, 04:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,878
Posted By dcheshire
Gary, that's comforting. We are moving to a 2...

Gary, that's comforting. We are moving to a 2 acre lot in a suburban area (heavily wooded) and I want to store the AS there and avoid paying the storage lot (where it currently resides). I found a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-29-2014, 12:10 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,569
Posted By dcheshire
So tragic! I just saw a 320 towing a 25ish AS on...

So tragic! I just saw a 320 towing a 25ish AS on SR520 in Bellevue yesterday and was afraid it was the same one before I saw the location.
Forum: Axles 05-28-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,371
Posted By dcheshire
what did you use to raise them? ARe these the...

what did you use to raise them? ARe these the stock 22 degree axles with some additional blocking to create a 3" lift?

I had my old axles replaced and the guy who did it replaced them with...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-10-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,504
Posted By dcheshire
I had one last winter, it turned out to be the...

I had one last winter, it turned out to be the clearance lights up high over the window. Generous but neat application of Acryl R took care of it in a few minutes of prep and work
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2013, 05:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,267
Posted By dcheshire
that's my dream car, I had one and sold it. ...

that's my dream car, I had one and sold it.

that said, there's no stability control/etc.

there aren't points, 79 was electronic ignition. note that IH went under about 30years ago, so...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-12-2013, 09:24 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,921
Posted By dcheshire
Keep having fun Annie!! We've all made mistakes...

Keep having fun Annie!! We've all made mistakes and the important thing is no one was hurt and you'll be back on the road and having fun very soon! In the meantime, enjoy some camp coffee. :)
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 10-29-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,077
Posted By dcheshire
The Punchlist Begins!

A little history: I get our Ambassador 2 summers ago and got out 5 times last summer with two toddlers. We had a blast. After spending that time in the trailer we do have a few things to get...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-11-2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 172
Views: 20,565
Posted By dcheshire
Steve, sent you a PM. I'm willing to buy it if...

Steve, sent you a PM. I'm willing to buy it if you still have it
Forum: Community Polls 09-11-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 723
Views: 128,584
Posted By dcheshire
I work in corporate marketing for a large...

I work in corporate marketing for a large company, doing business to business direct marketing
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,623
Posted By dcheshire
Aldean, if your AC is on High, my results would...

Aldean, if your AC is on High, my results would agree. If your AC is low, then our experiences differ, which is totally plausible with different AC units/etc.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2013, 11:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,623
Posted By dcheshire
Hi, to clarify and answer a few questions: ...

Hi, to clarify and answer a few questions:

We did not measure voltage.

If running the AC, you can ONLY run the AC. Everything else must be off or switched to propane. (ie, converter...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,623
Posted By dcheshire
Eu2000 will run ac (ymmv)

Hi,

I just got back from a dry camping trip and while there, I had the opportunity to test my buddy's Honda EU2000 Generator and use his Kill-a-Watt to measure actual loads on my 1973...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-29-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 23,838
Posted By dcheshire
darn, I was planning to buy a 2500 burb as my...

darn, I was planning to buy a 2500 burb as my next TV in 3-4 years. guess not!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-26-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,494
Posted By dcheshire
pardon me if this is a silly question, but don't...

pardon me if this is a silly question, but don't you use the weight distribution bars to get your TV level? in absence of a per axle scale each time I hitch, I adjust the bar tension so that the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-23-2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,948
Posted By dcheshire
Thanks everyone. Helmsman, i'll look them up. ...

Thanks everyone. Helmsman, i'll look them up. Blackbird, just sent you a PM.

thanks all!
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-23-2013, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,948
Posted By dcheshire
Update, my local dealer doesn't do it, but the...

Update, my local dealer doesn't do it, but the dealer about 4 hours away will do it for "around $1K" parts and labor, so it looks like a long day road trip is coming up for me!
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-22-2013, 11:25 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,944
Posted By dcheshire
Yay! It's now available online...

Yay! It's now available online https://store.airstream.com/product_info.php?products_id=805

Which I assume means that every dealer (inland andy, Andrew T, etc) can get this for you too! With...
Forum: On The Road... 08-20-2013, 01:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,185
Posted By dcheshire
I do the same as DKB. I can illegally park in...

I do the same as DKB. I can illegally park in front of my house and usually do so overnight before and after a trip, but I don't have room to do even small projects on it. So I either do them at...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-19-2013, 12:11 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,616
Posted By dcheshire
A good, but imperfect trick that I use is to run...

A good, but imperfect trick that I use is to run a bunch of hot water out at the end of the dump.

so, I dump the black tank, close the black valve, then run a bunch of hot water down the...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-16-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,291
Posted By dcheshire
Hi, I'm a little confused. I found two models ...

Hi, I'm a little confused. I found two models
Aircraft Tool Supply | BLIND RIVET REMOVAL TOOL | 1341S (https://www.aircraft-tool.com/shop/detail.aspx?PRODUCT_ID=1341S) is the one referenced earlier...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-16-2013, 03:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,616
Posted By dcheshire
I did get an audible chuckle out of that pharm!

I did get an audible chuckle out of that pharm!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-15-2013, 11:54 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 21,332
Posted By dcheshire
Pharm, we have two 15 month olds and we are going...

Pharm, we have two 15 month olds and we are going for 6 long weekend campouts this summer (we've done four). They'll do fine.

You'll figure out your routine/tips and tricks.

We did buy...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-12-2013, 01:21 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 21,332
Posted By dcheshire
No trailer (in good conditions) = 8 over the...

No trailer (in good conditions) = 8 over the posted speed limit, so I travel 68 in urban cores and 78 in rural interstate (traffic permitting)

With trailer, i'll run 62-65 due to tire constraints,...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-09-2013, 09:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By dcheshire
Hi trent, you'll hear all sorts of advice. It...

Hi trent, you'll hear all sorts of advice. It will come down to weight and tongue weight of trailer as well as which tow vehicle you're using.

You can look up airstream.com/service for...
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