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Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-15-2024, 11:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,597
Posted By bradt
Mystery leak found

I had an intermittent leak, in my 2007 Safari 27FB, of about a cup of water. Finally I tracked it down to using the hot water heater. When the water in the tank is cold and you turn on the heat, the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-21-2023, 03:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,437
Posted By bradt
On my 2014 Ram 2500, pulling a 2007 Safari 27, I...

On my 2014 Ram 2500, pulling a 2007 Safari 27, I had hitch receiver damage around the hole for the pin while using the popular angle bent pin with a simple spring clip. I was using the 2" adapter...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-24-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,769
Posted By bradt
Wire for rebuild

What ever guage size wire you decide to use, I recommend stranded type THHN. I have found it is easy to work with, and has insulation that resists getting nicked on sharp edges. It also is water...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-18-2020, 03:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,420
Posted By bradt
Fridge fan location

This fan location has worked great for me. I used aluminum angle to make a frame around the fan. It is fastened with 2 screws to the top of the fridge access door opening. A piece of aluminum flat...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-25-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 19,938
Posted By bradt
I think the Fantastic Fan also not working is a...

I think the Fantastic Fan also not working is a clue.
It could be the Fan and the control board in the A/C unit get their 12vdc thru the same wiring in a daisy chain fashion.
Since all the basic...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-10-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,733
Posted By bradt
I have a 2007 Safari and once the furnace quit...

I have a 2007 Safari and once the furnace quit running. I found a problem with the connectors that just clip on various colored wires around the control board. The clip on connectors are supposed to...
Forum: Boondocking 11-16-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,562
Posted By bradt
I'm interested to know which cradle point router...

I'm interested to know which cradle point router you are using and whose antenna. I would be using verizon.
Thanks,
Brad
Forum: Tires 11-12-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,506
Posted By bradt
My thought would be to replace the Dill sensors....

My thought would be to replace the Dill sensors. That way you still have the same system to deal with. I could never get the Minder system working properly and switched to the Dill to solve all...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 02-23-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,657
Posted By bradt
I have a 2007 Safari 27. Check the seal around...

I have a 2007 Safari 27. Check the seal around the perimeter of the fantastic fan flange at roof, and also the seal where the lid closes. If it is dry or cracked, wind can blow rain in there. Also...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-13-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,468
Posted By bradt
Yes, I have some photos of the process to share....

Yes, I have some photos of the process to share. I will work on posting some. Regarding screws, I talked to the app manager at Coosa and he said to use normal wood screws, I found sheet metal type...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-11-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,468
Posted By bradt
If you indeed have 1/2" original flooring, I...

If you indeed have 1/2" original flooring, I would recommend replacing it w 1/2" Coosa board. No routing, no sealing, light weight, easy to work with, stronger than plywood, and will never rot. It...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-15-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,947
Posted By bradt
I used Bluewater 26, it is stronger than 20. They...

I used Bluewater 26, it is stronger than 20. They had made a proposal to Airstream specifically for that product. I got the 1/2" 4x8 because it was not special order. My 2007 frame has a wide center...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-14-2019, 01:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,947
Posted By bradt
Here are some photos of the holes I cut. I...

Here are some photos of the holes I cut. I realize this is not for everyone, but I thought it worked OK.

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The idea is to remove the old bolts, and insert new ones from the bottom up. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-13-2019, 12:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,947
Posted By bradt
Sorry you found so much moisture, but not a...

Sorry you found so much moisture, but not a surprise. You can fix it to be nearly good as new.

My opinion is the reflectix insulation was well intended, but was a mistake because it created a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-07-2019, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,947
Posted By bradt
I have a 2007 Safari 27 that I bought used and...

I have a 2007 Safari 27 that I bought used and had similar moisture issues. Rather than the long story of all the repairs, here are things I learned as I discovered and fixed leaks. I found I really...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 08-21-2018, 02:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,532
Posted By bradt
Great flare tool

I found it was difficult to make the flares on the strong copper tubing with my simple clamp and twist flare tool. By simple I mean it just pressed a cone shaped tool straight into the end of the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-02-2018, 12:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,720
Posted By bradt
I have a 2007 Safari and upgraded my television....

I have a 2007 Safari and upgraded my television. I used a new bracket made by Sonus. The oem bracket was just screwed into the plywood. I did the same with my new bracket. Worked fine. No need to...
Forum: On The Road... 08-02-2018, 12:38 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 10,755
Posted By bradt
I have a Dill system and really like it. They...

I have a Dill system and really like it. They provide a remote antenna that I installed at rear of TV. It picks up the tire signals from quite a distance away, so when hitched up there is a solid...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-24-2018, 02:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,788
Posted By bradt
Tidy installation. Thanks for photos. Don't...

Tidy installation. Thanks for photos.
Don't forget to drain the accumulator when you winterize.
Brad
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-23-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,279
Posted By bradt
I thought I would add some background about my...

I thought I would add some background about my experience with Timbor.
My first experience w Timbor was on my house about 20 years ago. I live in a farmhouse North of Atlanta that is built of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-20-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,279
Posted By bradt
I am glad to see you present this question. I...

I am glad to see you present this question. I hope everyone can benefit. This is a way Airstream could solve all their rot problems.

Timbor is a borate based non toxic insect, termite, mildew,...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-19-2018, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,481
Posted By bradt
Hard start cap vs. EasyStart Thought I might...

Hard start cap vs. EasyStart
Thought I might clarify that, for an air conditioner or heat pump compressor, a "hard start cap" is an extra capacitor that provides extra starting current to help a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-18-2018, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,481
Posted By bradt
I agree. Easystart is the thing to do. Folks at...

I agree. Easystart is the thing to do. Folks at Micro-Air are very helpful. It is a well made device too. Really increases the places you can go and easily still run your AC.
I have even installed...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-29-2018, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,329
Posted By bradt
My hands got tired and sore too using a hand...

My hands got tired and sore too using a hand rivet tool. I vowed to get the air piwered one for my next project. I also get tired of loud air compressors. I have several high volume big compressors...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-27-2018, 11:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,256
Posted By bradt
I looked at your video several times. It looks...

I looked at your video several times. It looks like the capillary lines, the spaghetti sized copper tubes, are inadvertently routed under the foot of the compressor. The compressor is shock mounted...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-18-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 19,698
Posted By bradt
I had a similar experience with my 2014 Ram 2500...

I had a similar experience with my 2014 Ram 2500 diesel. It came with a 2.5" receiver and a 2" adapter sleeve. I towed our 27FB for about 2 years using the 2" adapter sleeve and did not notice any...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-31-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,241
Posted By bradt
I second the Coosa board. It does not need to be...

I second the Coosa board. It does not need to be wrapped, sealed or treated. You just cut it, install it, and you are done. It is lightweight and so easy to work with.
Coosa Bluewater 26 is the type...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 03-07-2018, 01:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,452
Posted By bradt
When I got new tires, I took the opportunity to...

When I got new tires, I took the opportunity to install the Dill internal sensors, purchased thru Discount Tire. I have been very pleased. Robust communication, will still receive signals from 200ft...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 03-03-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,121
Posted By bradt
Wonderful read and photos. Much appreciated....

Wonderful read and photos. Much appreciated. Thank you.
Brad
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 02-24-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,714
Posted By bradt
fan may need support

I had the situation where one side of the factory fan opening was next to a strong rib. The opposite side was only supported by the exterior skin, in between ribs, and developed a sag spot there. Of...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-07-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,476
Posted By bradt
The grommet is really a plastic snap-in bushing....

The grommet is really a plastic snap-in bushing. It is snapped in from the outside. They feed the wires thru it and snap it in place. It has small springy retainers that grip on the underside and...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-05-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,476
Posted By bradt
Hi, I had the same problem with getting power to...

Hi, I had the same problem with getting power to my wireless backup camera. I was able to make all connections from the outside.
I loosened the center marker light by removing the 2 mounting...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-29-2018, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,787
Posted By bradt
I mounted power shut off switches directly on the...

I mounted power shut off switches directly on the fan where the other controls are. Just remove the screws and the inner panel drops down and will hang by it own wires. I used a switch that requires...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-25-2018, 06:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,787
Posted By bradt
I added a switch to totally turn off the power on...

I added a switch to totally turn off the power on both my fantastic fans for two reasons:
I have shrouds and like to use the manual feature to leave the lid to the vent cracked open for ventilation....
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-15-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,899
Posted By bradt
Edit, I also sealed the bottom and edges of the...

Edit, I also sealed the bottom and edges of the hinge plate all the way around where it meets the frame.
Brad
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-15-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,899
Posted By bradt
The hinge plate for the bumper storage cover is...

The hinge plate for the bumper storage cover is just sitting on the steel frame. Water can wick horizontally on the top or the bottom of the hinge plate, go straight in, and find the ply wood. You...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-18-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,688
Posted By bradt
A self threading bolt coming loose on the...

A self threading bolt coming loose on the stabilizer jack is sometimes a clue that moisture is getting in and rusting the frame. Doesn't take much rust to make the self thread bolt let go in that...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-14-2017, 11:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,395
Posted By bradt
This may not be for everyone, but i dropped the...

This may not be for everyone, but i dropped the belly pan enough to locate the bolts from underneath and marked them top side. Then i cut a 2" hole with a new sharp holesaw thru the aluminum inner...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-29-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,290
Posted By bradt
Here is an industry article that addresses...

Here is an industry article that addresses moisture control in buildings from a "properties of water" point of view. Even though it deals with buildings, the issues are the same. I have read this...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-28-2017, 01:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,395
Posted By bradt
I started out with plans to just replace 3 feet...

I started out with plans to just replace 3 feet of the rear floor. As work progressed, I kept finding things that I just couldn't leave "un-fixed". Management started questioning how much time I was...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-27-2017, 08:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,845
Posted By bradt
I used Coosa-28 board (extra strong version) and...

I used Coosa-28 board (extra strong version) and it worked great. I spoke with the applications guy at Coosa factory. He had previously contacted Airstream to recommend Coosa-28 for new construction...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-09-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,032
Posted By bradt
I plan to write more about this later to report...

I plan to write more about this later to report what I found as I disassembled my Airstream this summer. Briefly, my comment is to use care to not create any moisture trap situations. The plywood...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-02-2017, 05:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,811
Posted By bradt
Tom, I found one post where the the E1 error was...

Tom, I found one post where the the E1 error was fixed by replacing the igniter electrode.
The premise was that the system checks for the igniter electrode to be clear of spiderwebs or debris by...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-30-2017, 08:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,811
Posted By bradt
I know you must be frustrated by now, having...

I know you must be frustrated by now, having checked so many things. A couple more suggestions...

The fridge control board runs on 12vdc. It has to have 12vdc for the fridge to work at all. Even...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-21-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,363
Posted By bradt
If they are manual adjust brakes, it might be...

If they are manual adjust brakes, it might be worthwhile to replace them w self adjusters while doing all this work. When I discovered they just replace the whole brake assembly, which makes sense to...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 09-19-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,215
Posted By bradt
I agree that it looks like a long term leak from...

I agree that it looks like a long term leak from the lid on the rear bumper storage. It is a slow horizontal seepage leak via capillary action thru the sandwich of the frame, storage lid plate, and...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-12-2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,811
Posted By bradt
Tom, I suggest you remain suspicious of the...

Tom, I suggest you remain suspicious of the thermister. I have had problems w a similar thermister assembly on an ice maker. In my case, the resistance readings looked sort of ok, at least showed it...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-09-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,811
Posted By bradt
Found this post by rhoward 2012. It points to...

Found this post by rhoward 2012. It points to the internal thermistor that is attached to the fins inside the fresh food section.
Brad

Copy of the post follows:
After encountering identical E1...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-09-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,811
Posted By bradt
I have the same fridge in my 2007 Safari and ...

I have the same fridge in my 2007 Safari and thankfully it still works ok.
I Looked up the error in the manual as follows:
"E1- Disconnected LP gas valve or hardware fault in the LP gas...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 07-15-2017, 12:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,933
Posted By bradt
I use a Sanus tv mount that swings out from the...

I use a Sanus tv mount that swings out from the wall, rotates, and tilts.
When towing, I have two bungee cords that hold it firmly against the wall. Best Buy and other places have them. It comes...
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