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Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-30-2022, 08:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 996
Posted By Danny Bell
Bowen water heater parts

Hi all,
I have a 1966, Ambassador with the original Bowen water heater. The tank was replaced by the prior owner along with the main gas control valve, not to many years ago.
The pilot and...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-21-2022, 11:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By Danny Bell
Many thanks !

Thanks guys ?
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-21-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 966
Posted By Danny Bell
Contact info for montanablue L-100 issues

Can someone pass on "montanablue" contact info ?
I have a Bargman L-100 issue.
Thanks,
Dan
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-01-2020, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By Danny Bell
Thanks guys. I'm assuming 1/4" foam would work...

Thanks guys.
I'm assuming 1/4" foam would work ? That seemed the thickness of the original filter.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-31-2020, 04:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 308
Posted By Danny Bell
Filter on tac-110 a/c unit

Hi All,

Our 1966 Ambassador has the original Armstrong TAC-110 in it.
It still runs great !P.O. used it very little.
My question is on the filter;
The original filter is toast, completely dried...
Forum: Boondocking 03-31-2020, 03:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,939
Posted By Danny Bell
I use bungee cords. Quick, easy and cheap.

I use bungee cords. Quick, easy and cheap.
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-20-2019, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 699
Posted By Danny Bell
1966 Ambassador front skylight replacement

Gentlemen,

Any suggestions on where I can find an exact replacement for my front skylight on my 1966 Ambassador ? It has the original elliptical type that has seen better days.
Thank You,
Danny...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-10-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 908
Posted By Danny Bell
Nt-20 suburban heater 1966 ambassador

Hi Folks,

The burner flame on my NT-20 Suburban heater has more yellow in the flame than last year. My original manual says to remove the 2-screw cover to access the primary air adjusting rod....
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-21-2018, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 954
Posted By Danny Bell
Pollack plug on 1969 sovereign

Hi guys,

Does anyone have a Pollack 7 pin schematic for a 69 Sovereign.
The Pollack male plugs in right behind the propane tanks and then goes to my truck receptacle. My truck receptacle is...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-14-2018, 09:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 540
Posted By Danny Bell
1969 Airstream Sovereign 31 - Washington

Title: 1969 Airstream Sovereign 31 - Washington
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

ORIGINAL 1969 SOVEREIGN INTERNATIONAL (***PRICE REDUCED***)
TRUE BARN FIND...STORED IN BARN...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-30-2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,013
Posted By Danny Bell
Mixing LED lights with standard 1157's

Gentlemen,

My 1966 Ambassador has the original lighting fixtures that contain (4) 1157 type bulbs each. I have rebuilt/replaced all of the 3 position switches and sockets and they work well. One...
Forum: On The Road... 06-18-2015, 12:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,715
Posted By Danny Bell
Rsmied, Thanks for your service to the...

Rsmied,

Thanks for your service to the country !

I'm like you, the state of Ohio (you'd think) should have more respect for such a legendary product, built in their state, and above all, a vet...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-27-2015, 03:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 905
Posted By Danny Bell
Back (2) running Lts. work, front (2) don't ?

We purchased a 1966 Ambassador. All exterior lights work including the rear (2) running lights, but not the front (2) R.L.'s. I have no power to the front R.L.'s. I would assume the wire run is to...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 05-18-2015, 12:38 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 216,366
Posted By Danny Bell
Very informative thread ! Until this thread I...

Very informative thread ! Until this thread I hadn't given freshening up ALL the seals. Our trailer has a variety of different sealants on it from P.O.'s. A gray pliable sealant around the windows,...
Forum: Boondocking 05-06-2015, 11:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By Danny Bell
Another man with fine taste !

Another man with fine taste !
Forum: Boondocking 05-06-2015, 11:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By Danny Bell
Very cool ! What part of LA ? I'm flying out...

Very cool ! What part of LA ? I'm flying out tomorrow afternoon to Alex., it's mudbug time !

Is the restaurant blend a medium or dark ?

Danny
Forum: Boondocking 05-06-2015, 10:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By Danny Bell
I grew up in Louisiana. I started enjoying...

I grew up in Louisiana. I started enjoying Community coffee back in the mid-70's. My parents and just about everyone in the woods and swamps drank Community Dark !

We've lived in WA state for 28...
Forum: Boondocking 05-05-2015, 10:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,027
Posted By Danny Bell
We use Community dark roast form New Orleans in a...

We use Community dark roast form New Orleans in a percolator. With shore power, electric perk, when boondocking, perk on the stove. Love that tad of chicory ! Oh yeah, a little brown sugar and a...
Forum: Awnings 04-22-2015, 11:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By Danny Bell
Thanks for all your comments. In my business, If...

Thanks for all your comments. In my business, If I have given a customer a finish date and for reasons unforeseen or Murphy's law arises, I contact my customer as soon as I see I'm going to be a tad...
Forum: Awnings 04-21-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,606
Posted By Danny Bell
How long, is too long ?

Hi all,

Our "66" Ambassador has the original Carefree awning. The blue vinyl was shot so we took the trailer to an RV repair place that is a "Carefree" dealer. All we need is new vinyl, the...
Forum: Boondocking 04-09-2015, 09:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
Posted By Danny Bell
Bob, That's basically what my gut told me....

Bob,

That's basically what my gut told me. I know 200lbs. in the rear could cause a lot of dangerous sway and I definitely don't want structural damage. It was just a thought, now I know. My...
Forum: Boondocking 04-08-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,380
Posted By Danny Bell
Honda 90 on back of 1966, 28' Ambassador ?

Just wondering if this is feasible and if anyone has done this ? My Honda trial 90 weighs 200lbs. Is this too much weight to add to the rear bumper ? Could this cause rear separation of body to frame...
Forum: Awnings 04-01-2015, 11:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Danny Bell
Ed and Terry, I have read the dangers of the...

Ed and Terry,

I have read the dangers of the torsion springs in the awning mechanism. I've decided to have a local RV service center install the new fabric. They are also a Carefree dealer. I've...
Forum: Awnings 04-01-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Danny Bell
Ed, Yes, the vinyl fabric is ALL off of the...

Ed,

Yes, the vinyl fabric is ALL off of the roller. What makes me think that the P.O. cut/shortened the vinyl is that, the telescoping bracing arms could extend another 18" to 2'. As stated, the...
Forum: Awnings 03-31-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Danny Bell
Terry, Thankyou, Danny

Terry,

Thankyou,
Danny
Forum: Awnings 03-31-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By Danny Bell
Awning width on 1966, 28' ambassador

Our original Carefree awning has a width of approx. 4-1/2' when extended. Was this the stock width for this era/vintage ? I don't know if the P.O. cut the width back. Looking at the extension bars, I...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-29-2015, 01:33 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 15,807
Posted By Danny Bell
If a 3db rise equates to twice the noise, what is...

If a 3db rise equates to twice the noise, what is happening to the db level with (2) gens running in parallel ?

DB
Forum: Axles 03-24-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,895
Posted By Danny Bell
Jim, I have no rot that I have detected in...

Jim,

I have no rot that I have detected in the rear but, the bolt are a little loose. Thanks for the heads up !

Dan
Forum: On The Road... 03-17-2015, 11:53 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,715
Posted By Danny Bell
So far...We have not experienced any snobs at RV...

So far...We have not experienced any snobs at RV parks ! I hope that day never comes ! Last fall, we stayed at the Wine Country RV park for (4) days in S.E. Washington. We were quail/pheasant hunting...
Forum: Axles 03-17-2015, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,895
Posted By Danny Bell
Is there a health issue related to using pressure...

Is there a health issue related to using pressure treated plywood for sub flooring ? I have not yet read on this forum where it was used.

Danny
Forum: Axles 03-16-2015, 11:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,895
Posted By Danny Bell
Cochese and David, Thanks so much ! Very...

Cochese and David,

Thanks so much ! Very informative !

From my understanding of your replies, would it be somewhat accurate to say that separation is the cause of, 1) water leaks causing floor...
Forum: Axles 03-16-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,895
Posted By Danny Bell
Signs of a rear section 'come-a-part' from bad axles ?

Can those in the know please tell me the "tell tail" signs of rear separation of an AS due to running on bad axels ? Our AS is a 1966 Ambassador, if that era means anything out of the ordinary with...
Forum: On The Road... 03-16-2015, 04:07 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,715
Posted By Danny Bell
Pharmgeek, I asked my friend the same...

Pharmgeek,

I asked my friend the same question relating to cost/night. $45 on up was the reply ! They hopped around southern AZ, I didn't ask exactly where the two RV parks were located. They...
Forum: On The Road... 03-16-2015, 10:19 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,715
Posted By Danny Bell
RV parks with limits ?

Some friends of ours just returned from a month of snow birding in AZ. They have a two year old "white toaster" variety trailer and a new Toyota Tundra.

One RV park they stayed at had a 10 year...
Forum: Boondocking 03-11-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,364
Posted By Danny Bell
I'm totally LOL right now ! My Dad use to refer...

I'm totally LOL right now ! My Dad use to refer to things,EXACTLY !!!! Rube Goldberg ! It's funny how a simple statement can take one back many,many years. Thankyou !
(for the records folks, there...
Forum: Boondocking 03-09-2015, 10:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,364
Posted By Danny Bell
We get our coffee shipped up from "Nawlens" ! The...

We get our coffee shipped up from "Nawlens" ! The wife is a "24 karat coon-ass" ! A coon-ass is a Cajun, for all you northern folk.

"It all about that perk, no drippers!"
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-03-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,057
Posted By Danny Bell
I have a 1966 Ambassador. I'm currently using (1)...

I have a 1966 Ambassador. I'm currently using (1) 12 battery. My question is : Does anyone know the weight capacity in my battery storage compartment ? My existing battery resides under one of the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-03-2015, 11:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,667
Posted By Danny Bell
If you do have a space issue, you can put on a...

If you do have a space issue, you can put on a box extension, plastic or metal for a couple of bucks, available at any hardware store. Yes, it will protrude out from the wall a little which might not...
Forum: Boondocking 02-24-2015, 03:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,471
Posted By Danny Bell
Batman, My Dad bought an AS in the 50's. It...

Batman,

My Dad bought an AS in the 50's. It stayed at the duck club in Wasco, CA for the entire season until the late 60's. It was the Gilbreath bros duck club, on gun club rd. We would go hunting...
Forum: Boondocking 02-24-2015, 03:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,471
Posted By Danny Bell
Lady, Falconry...Very Cool !!! I have (2)...

Lady,

Falconry...Very Cool !!! I have (2) friends that are falconers. "The sport of Kings," in your case, Queens !

We have hunted Montana a bunch over the last 20 years, big game and birds !...
Forum: Boondocking 02-23-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,471
Posted By Danny Bell
We have talked about making a combo Grouse and...

We have talked about making a combo Grouse and Ptarmigan hunt in Colorado. Would love bagging a Ptarmigan for mounting. Probably leave the AS down low and spike out up high a few days for Ptarmigan.
Forum: Boondocking 02-23-2015, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,471
Posted By Danny Bell
We live 100 miles from Coeur D' Alene. Good...

We live 100 miles from Coeur D' Alene. Good grouse around there ! We have Labs and Britts, same lines for 26 years.
Forum: Boondocking 02-23-2015, 10:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,471
Posted By Danny Bell
Any Hunters out there ?

Any "boondocking" hunters out there in Airstream land ? The wife and I and our bird dogs hunt 4-5 months a year out of our 66 Ambassador. If the dogs aren't dirty, we put an old quilt on the floor...
Forum: Boondocking 02-19-2015, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,243
Posted By Danny Bell
We unhitch down low and either explore in the...

We unhitch down low and either explore in the truck or roll out the Honda 90's. We are avid bird hunters, so even walking (following the dogs) is also a mainstay.
Forum: Boondocking 01-30-2015, 11:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,214
Posted By Danny Bell
Very nice ! Dan

Very nice !
Dan
Forum: Boondocking 01-30-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,214
Posted By Danny Bell
Glen & Rita, Very nice work ! I've got my...

Glen & Rita,

Very nice work ! I've got my money on you "making it" !

Dan
Forum: Boondocking 01-30-2015, 11:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,214
Posted By Danny Bell
I know exactly what you mean ! My wife and I...

I know exactly what you mean ! My wife and I refer to each other as, "total trailer trash",LOL. Even when we are "camping" at home, we are at home in our Airstream. Why not enjoy it even when we are...
Forum: Awnings 01-28-2015, 10:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By Danny Bell
Thankyou Sir, Most informative. Dan

Thankyou Sir,
Most informative.
Dan
Forum: Boondocking 01-28-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,214
Posted By Danny Bell
Gnorts, We actually bought our home and acreage...

Gnorts,
We actually bought our home and acreage from Ralph Hewes back in 1987. He was one of the founding brothers of Hewescraft here in Colville,Wa. They make good boats !
Forum: Awnings 01-28-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 983
Posted By Danny Bell
Replacing the vinyl on Carefree Awning

Hi all,

Our 66 Ambassador has the original Carefree Awning. The blue vinyl is shot but the mechanics of the awning work great. Can the vinyl be replaced without removing the roller or does the...
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