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Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-25-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By flyfishrra
ok! I have a few more questions about light...

ok! I have a few more questions about light switches! I replaced one of my switches with a rocker switch I got at ace. it is a double pole double throw switch. I don't need double pole double throw...
Forum: Winter Living 01-21-2013, 05:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
We do not have gauges on our tanks. I have looked...

We do not have gauges on our tanks. I have looked into costs to get them installed and deemed it not worth it. I have 2 30lb tanks. Even in really cold weather they last 3-4 days. During mild 20-50...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 01-20-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By flyfishrra
So if it is a switch that controls the microwave...

So if it is a switch that controls the microwave and ac then where does the microwave plug into so that the switch will work? Mine does not have a microwave in it currently. We live with out one just...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 01-19-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By flyfishrra
Thanks Vaughan! I got it! I wasn't sure how...

Thanks Vaughan!
I got it! I wasn't sure how that lever worked. I pushed it to the side and then forward and poof! fan kicked on and vent opened up! Works great! Does move quite a bit of air as well....
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 01-18-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By flyfishrra
Seriously? No one knows anything about the range...

Seriously? No one knows anything about the range hood? I find that hard to believe!
Forum: Winter Living 01-18-2013, 07:45 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Shehanigans, Yeah I have a pic or two. Our...

Shehanigans,

Yeah I have a pic or two. Our winter hasn't been to bad. A 2 week spell of nothing over 20-25 and then last weekend of nothing above about 13.. and a few below zero nights. All in...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-15-2013, 11:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By flyfishrra
Andy, Thanks for that, but I can go to my...

Andy,

Thanks for that, but I can go to my AS dealer down the street and they can order parts yes? I know they have a giant catalog of parts I can get them to order for me. Is that not the same...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 01-15-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By flyfishrra
Range vent

Hey everyone!

Ok so our 34ft Limited has a range vent.. I don't know how it works.. There is some wireing hanging out of the ceiling above it that is twisted together. I am guessing the thing quit...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 01-15-2013, 09:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,456
Posted By flyfishrra
Light Switches

Hello everyone!
Alright. Since living in our 34ft since september of course issues have arised that we need to put some attention to. Nothing major just little stuff. First I have a 6in fan that I...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-14-2013, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,495
Posted By flyfishrra
Thanks Everyone. We got it.. Was just a small...

Thanks Everyone. We got it.. Was just a small spot between the water tank and the pump that had gotten frozen.. First time that had happened so far this winter. I actually have two light bulbs in the...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-13-2013, 10:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,495
Posted By flyfishrra
We think we're in trouble!!!

It has been colder than dog snot for a few days here in Denver, and we've both been sick, so we got a little "lazy" on our nightly duties. Drained everything last night before bed, pump working fine....
Forum: Winter Living 01-01-2013, 10:35 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Happy Holidays from Sylvia!

Happy Holidays everyone! Been crazy busy at work. We both work in the ski retail industry so this time of year is crazy! Temps have been fairly cold lately here in Colorado. Highs in 20s and lows in...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-25-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 39,225
Posted By flyfishrra
Well it is a whopping 3 here in Denver! Merry...

Well it is a whopping 3 here in Denver! Merry Christmas! We still have water in the tanks and all is well! Have fun!
Forum: Winter Living 12-11-2012, 07:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Oh how I do like those margaritas!

Oh how I do like those margaritas!
Forum: Winter Living 12-10-2012, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Well last night got down to about 5 degrees at...

Well last night got down to about 5 degrees at the lowest I saw it. They high for the day was maybe 20 but I think more like 17.. Warmer today but not hot! When we got home around 8 last night I had...
Forum: Winter Living 12-08-2012, 09:20 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 64,855
Posted By flyfishrra
We have not winterized the trailer yet and...

We have not winterized the trailer yet and haven't had a problem. We use the water tank. Partially so the hose won't freeze but also because the spout is 200ft away! Tomorrow the low will be 13 and...
Forum: Winter Living 12-08-2012, 09:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Yes straw can present its own problems but it is...

Yes straw can present its own problems but it is the best insulation you can get for the price and r value. Mice aren't as much of a problem here, and it helps that we have dogs and lots of bait...
Forum: Winter Living 12-07-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Thanks Zep. We have been working on insulating...

Thanks Zep.
We have been working on insulating other parts of the trailer now. Putting the bubble wrap tinfoil under the bed over the wheel wells. Then I put more over the other side wheel wells....
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-27-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 39,225
Posted By flyfishrra
Glad you got to experience Tok and Chicken! haha...

Glad you got to experience Tok and Chicken! haha My parents live in Tok. I spent a few summers there fire fighting and helping them build their log home. It is a great place. Made the drive up and...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-27-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 39,225
Posted By flyfishrra
How are you getting the plastic to stick or...

How are you getting the plastic to stick or rather where are you sticking it. We recently tried to use the plastic with tape and the hair dryer. It wouldn't stick to the walls. Most of it came off...
Forum: Winter Living 11-13-2012, 12:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Well all of the windows and compartments are...

Well all of the windows and compartments are sealed like new! Have more insulating to do but getting much warmer in the trailer!
More on the blog..
Vent Re-vamp | American Stream...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-06-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,220
Posted By flyfishrra
Welcome IRM

We are Colorado kids too! Full timers in a 34' Limited. I searched for what felt like ever once we decide that we were doing this thing. I wanted to be outta the house and streaming. However, I am...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 10-31-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,548
Posted By flyfishrra
I have been debating on this as well. We are...

I have been debating on this as well. We are putting in all new window seals currently. Is making a huge difference already! But still thinking about the windows that don't open and choosing some of...
Forum: Winter Living 10-25-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 64,855
Posted By flyfishrra
Rednax, We are thinking about trying out the...

Rednax,

We are thinking about trying out the 3M window films. We have 12 windows ( counting the little view ones below the bigger ones) and 9 of them open. We want to be able to open a few for...
Forum: Winter Living 10-24-2012, 10:31 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 64,855
Posted By flyfishrra
I will have to ask them! I bet they do! Was 73...

I will have to ask them! I bet they do! Was 73 here yesterday! Snow tonight!
Forum: Winter Living 10-23-2012, 03:32 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 64,855
Posted By flyfishrra
Love it! People keep their houses to warm! If you...

Love it! People keep their houses to warm! If you live in cold places your house doesn't need to be 75 or 80!
Forum: Winter Living 10-23-2012, 03:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Thanks! Think we are about 5500 to 6000. Some...

Thanks! Think we are about 5500 to 6000. Some where in there.
Forum: Winter Living 10-23-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Thanks LawChick! It was labor intensive for sure!...

Thanks LawChick! It was labor intensive for sure! Looking forward to the rest of it when weather permits. Getting close to not being able to do much more. We got the most important parts done so far....
Forum: Winter Living 10-21-2012, 09:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Ok so took the day off from new Vulkem on...

Ok so took the day off from new Vulkem on windows. It was quite a project yesterday. Today was a little more relaxed. First thing this morning we tackled a few screen issues we have been having....
Forum: Winter Living 10-21-2012, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Window seal transformation act 1 ...

Window seal transformation act 1

Well we spent most of the day yesterday working on Sylvia! It was a beautiful 75 degree day and we enjoyed the work.
I was hoping our new rubber seals...
Forum: Winter Living 10-18-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 64,855
Posted By flyfishrra
Yeah windstorms are a blast! Just not at 1am!...

Yeah windstorms are a blast! Just not at 1am! hehe didn't get much sleep.
Our water is never connected all the time. We are at my brothers place and he has plenty of room for us. We have a portable...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 10-17-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,098
Posted By flyfishrra
Nightwatch, I would love to see what you...

Nightwatch,

I would love to see what you do. Wintering in our 34ft here in Wheat Ridge this winter and would love to see what you are doing! We have full electric hook up and was pretty sure we...
Forum: Winter Living 10-17-2012, 08:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,594
Posted By flyfishrra
Full timing in Colorado in our '83 Limited 34'

Well we have been going to start this for a while now but am just getting around to it! We moved into Sylvia in September and are loving it! She is a 1983 34ft Limited. She is mostly original and...
Forum: Winter Living 10-17-2012, 08:30 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 64,855
Posted By flyfishrra
Love it Streamline! We are full timing as well...

Love it Streamline! We are full timing as well here in Colorado! We had a pretty wicked wind storm last night and came through just fine! Love to see your pics and see your progress. We are also...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-26-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,723
Posted By flyfishrra
Mine only has one for the furnace. We use the...

Mine only has one for the furnace. We use the built in one on the AC. Question though. Can a new digital programable thermostat be used in these for the furnace? Just curious since we are full timing...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 09-18-2012, 01:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,609
Posted By flyfishrra
So I was just at the dealer and talked to the...

So I was just at the dealer and talked to the airstream mechanic. He said he uses acry-r. He said yhe sikaflex cracks after a few years from the sun. He said anything out if the sun its great. Anyone...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 09-18-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,780
Posted By flyfishrra
Have you tried any rust breaking oils yet? If not...

Have you tried any rust breaking oils yet? If not I would soak the heck out of it for a few days. If that doesn't work maybe hack saw the bolt and remove it. Can't quite see how it is mounted on both...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 09-18-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,609
Posted By flyfishrra
Vulkem, sikaflex, dicor

Ok I need to get something to fix a leaky window and some roof vent fans. Vulkem is suprisingly not available any where I can find in the metro area which I can not believe. The airstream dealer...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-14-2012, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 864
Posted By flyfishrra
radio

Well it wasn't pretty but a few fuses later and this old school tape deck works! All 4 original speakers still work to!

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Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-14-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,203
Posted By flyfishrra
Water heater pilot light

Ok so I know how to light it and the hot water heater works just fine! My question is why does it keep blowing out? So far it seems to be when ever some wind picks up or a storm blows by. Being in...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 09-12-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,047
Posted By flyfishrra
So where does one get the new belly pan material?...

So where does one get the new belly pan material? And if I wanted to insulate the underside better what would I use? Not a fan of the fiberglass insulation. Foam board insulation maybe? Lots of my...
Forum: Doors & Locks 09-11-2012, 08:58 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,745
Posted By flyfishrra
Thanks everyone! I think perry got it. The rivets...

Thanks everyone! I think perry got it. The rivets in the door hold that part of the dead bolt in. Had a lock smith over to look at it and they couldn't get in it. That is why I posted. He tried to do...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 09-11-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
Posted By flyfishrra
Thanks everyone! I didn't think it would be an...

Thanks everyone! I didn't think it would be an issue but just wanted to check! I cleaned it all up and drilled two small holes. Used the self tapping screws it came with and bolted it right up! New...
Forum: Doors & Locks 09-10-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,745
Posted By flyfishrra
How do I remove this lock?

Anyone know how to get into this lock or how to get it off? I am trying to either get a key made ir replace it and I cant get into it! Help!

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Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 09-09-2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,142
Posted By flyfishrra
new stabilizer jack

Ok so I have a jack that is bent up from the PO. I bought a new one from out of doors mart. Nice jack. So the two mount holes towards the outside of the trailer do not match up. Does this matter? Can...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-31-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By flyfishrra
hehe you trying to give me the one that quits?...

hehe you trying to give me the one that quits? j/k..
Are they the same motors? Seems like that was the same fan and motor for most of the trailers.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-31-2012, 08:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By flyfishrra
Vent fans

Ok, I know you can buy a replacement motor for the ventline 6in fans. We have two of them and I figured it would be easier to replace the motor than the entire unit? Correct or no?

Also we have...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-31-2012, 08:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 13,267
Posted By flyfishrra
It can be tough though to. My fuse panel door...

It can be tough though to. My fuse panel door hits the couch and tries to get stuck and rip the couch. In order to open it all the way to see what is going on I have to lean over and open it all the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-30-2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,518
Posted By flyfishrra
It has its damages for sure, but over all its in...

It has its damages for sure, but over all its in pretty good shape. Outside is pretty clean for the most part. Have my work cut out for me but being that I am renting out my house and am living there...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-30-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,469
Posted By flyfishrra
Thanks Everyone! Not offended at all guys. The...

Thanks Everyone! Not offended at all guys. The more information I can get the better. I have helped build houses and lots of other stuff. Not new to most of it but some of this is new to me so just...
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