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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-03-2018, 12:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,979
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Not sure if 81 excella panels will fit, but ill...

Not sure if 81 excella panels will fit, but ill look into it, thanks.

I will also give an airstream dealer a call but I think that'll be a long shot.

I may just find a body shop that is good...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-01-2018, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,979
Posted By 83Airstrm280
280 outer replacement skins?

Hello,

I posted this in the exterior repair threads and it was suggested I post here as well. So forgive me for the copy paste.

My 83 280 turbo diesel has damage on both rear lower corner...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 05-01-2018, 02:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,595
Posted By 83Airstrm280
280 outer replacement skins?

So my 83 280 turbo diesel has damage on both rear lower corner panels and the upper rear end cap (my grandfather drove this with one eye). I have the interior skins out at this point in my...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-01-2018, 12:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,521
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Thanks for the replies guys, AM Solar set me up...

Thanks for the replies guys, AM Solar set me up with a package that will work with my existing inverter. I went with 3 life blue 300ah batteries, 700w of solar, a victron mppt charge controller, 3...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-21-2018, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Thanks for the replys, im going to get rid of it....

Thanks for the replys, im going to get rid of it. Ill know if i need to shut something off to run the microwave. On second thought, maybe ill even upgrade to 50amps while im at it haha should be...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-21-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,080
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Removing ac/microwave switch???

Hello everyone, im doing some rewiring in my 83 280 turbo diesel and am thinking about removing the microwave/ac switch for convenience. To put into context, i am replacing both my ac units with...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-31-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,521
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Ive sent an email to amsolar and i will pm...

Ive sent an email to amsolar and i will pm lewster soon.

it seems my main issue is finding a way to charge the LiFePo4 battery bank. Finding a Solar MPPT controller is easy but i would like to be...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-30-2018, 11:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,521
Posted By 83Airstrm280
thanks for the replies. I purchased that...

thanks for the replies.

I purchased that inverter/charger 6 months ago with a plan on how to implement it.... I've now forgotten what was was.

Now that I've had a bit of time to think about...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-30-2018, 04:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,521
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Solar Components! Need advice!

Hello all,

I am currently deep into my resto-mod of my 1983 Airstream 280 Turbo Diesel and am now at the point where I need to figure out how i am going to wire my solar, battery bank, and new...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-23-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,959
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Sorry, but that dinette is long gone by now. Was...

Sorry, but that dinette is long gone by now. Was dumped in september, along with the rest of my interior.
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-02-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 777
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Supplier for interior skins

Hello everyone,

Im in the middle of a complete restoration/modernization of my '83 280 turbo diesel. I recently stripped the vinyl from the walls but have found issues with the interior skins...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-25-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,590
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Hello, I plan on incorporating tile into my wet...

Hello, I plan on incorporating tile into my wet bath remodel for my '83 280 motorhome. I have found this article from Hoffman Architecture very helpful.

https://hofarc.com/tips-on-tiling/

Good...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-25-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,959
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Original interior parts if anyone is interested

I am starting my restomod of my '83 280 motorhome and have some original interior pieces I am getting rid of. So far I have the complete dinette out. If anyone is looking for something in particular,...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 09-23-2013, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,301
Posted By 83Airstrm280
what kind of place did you take your radiator to?...

what kind of place did you take your radiator to? where would you have purchased one if you had to replace it? i have an 83 280 TD and its running hot with steady driving, (ie. freeway driving) stop...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-02-2013, 10:44 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,115
Posted By 83Airstrm280
nope, gauge cluster looks more like this. on...

nope, gauge cluster looks more like this.

on the right panel there's the boost gauge and the transmission temp if I'm not mistaken.
...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-02-2013, 12:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,115
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Ok, so ill make sure to get a more accurate...

Ok, so ill make sure to get a more accurate reading on water temp before i do too much. Anyone know where to get a new Thermostat just in case?

i do have a turbo boost gauge, its pretty much...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 09-01-2013, 05:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,115
Posted By 83Airstrm280
UPDATE: Replaced the bags in the front...

UPDATE:

Replaced the bags in the front coils, did a tune up on the 6.5 Onan generator, and had my propane system pressure tested and filled. generator runs like new! a bit loud though.

my next...
Forum: Shocks 08-13-2013, 01:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,326
Posted By 83Airstrm280
I would also love to have this information, i...

I would also love to have this information, i haven't yet gotten the chance to stretch my "new to me" '83 280's legs yet but my front bags are all torn up and the rears will most likely need...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 07-21-2013, 11:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,115
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Well, i have good news! the airstream...

Well, i have good news!

the airstream mechanically is in great shape, the fuel must of had stabilizer in it because it looked brand new, i drained a bit of the tank which probably had 25 gallons...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-10-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,115
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Thank you Smartstream for the wealth of...

Thank you Smartstream for the wealth of information, do you know where i can find a service manual for the engine? I've looked everywhere and cannot locate one. (besides one on Ebay selling for $100)
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-10-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,115
Posted By 83Airstrm280
Thanks! i don't know how much fuel is...

Thanks!



i don't know how much fuel is in it, if any. i wont be flying out to get it for another month.

there are 2 filters? does anyone know where i can get both of them? i have part...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-10-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,115
Posted By 83Airstrm280
about to own a 1983 airstream 280 turbo diesel

hey everybody,

new member here

im inhereting an '83 280 turbo diesel and im going to be shipping it from wilmington nc to south san francisco ca. i will be flying out to meet the shipping...
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