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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-19-2019, 07:24 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Millertime's rear bathroom rot '76 Tradewind thread

Aloha all! I need some help, but first a quick update:

Well we made it across the country. I have photos to share of the new Dometic Blizzard NXT install as well as some other lessons learned...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-17-2019, 11:24 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
We are back! After a two year tour on Oahu we...

We are back! After a two year tour on Oahu we fly into San Diego next week. Once I pick up my TV my father-in-law and I are headed out to the desert to see how Amazing Grace has fared in storage. ...
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 04-04-2017, 02:52 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 63,495
Posted By millertimeUS
Sent you a PM

Sent you a PM
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-30-2017, 03:10 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,857
Posted By millertimeUS
Good call, floor should hopefully outlast all of...

Good call, floor should hopefully outlast all of us :)
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-20-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,857
Posted By millertimeUS
Treat/paint the top, things always seem to get...

Treat/paint the top, things always seem to get wet or you might have a spill/unknown leak someday. Treating the wood will buy you time to discover it and stop the leak.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 03-20-2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,919
Posted By millertimeUS
I like the creative patch idea! There is a...

I like the creative patch idea! There is a member on here who has done some really cool aluminum patches, I am thinking like aluminum flames in bright mirror on that long one and then use the dent...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 03-20-2017, 04:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,919
Posted By millertimeUS
Panel Replacement?

Do you mind the scratches and dents? If they don't penetrate then all should be fine. Cost would be pretty high even if you do the work yourself and have the tools. Those endcap sections are near...
Forum: Trailer Values 03-16-2017, 03:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,333
Posted By millertimeUS
Second for James Polk

Second for James Polk
Forum: Insurance & Claims 03-16-2017, 03:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,719
Posted By millertimeUS
Several threads on this already. Research...

Several threads on this already. Research 'stated value' vs 'agreed value'. Stated value may be cheaper but prepare to fight to prove your trailer is worth more than the 2700 that NADA says it's...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-15-2017, 03:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Posted By millertimeUS
You get er' fixed?

You get er' fixed?
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 03-08-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,075
Posted By millertimeUS
If the guy who is doing the work doesn't know...

If the guy who is doing the work doesn't know this then how can you ensure he has enough experience to do this job? Just saying this is a big job, not rocket science by any means, but knowledge of...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-08-2017, 01:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,188
Posted By millertimeUS
Alan is right on, check out my thread on my 76 it...

Alan is right on, check out my thread on my 76 it might give you some things to ponder. My acquisition started out pretty nightmarish also. Search 'airforums millertime' on google to find it.
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Forum: 1969 - 1973 Safari 03-08-2017, 12:42 AM
Replies: 237
Views: 60,396
Posted By millertimeUS
It's great to see you still plugging along, I...

It's great to see you still plugging along, I will read the whole thing when I get some time.
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 03-07-2017, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,239
Posted By millertimeUS
Looking nice man, good thing you have some sheet...

Looking nice man, good thing you have some sheet metal skills unless it is flat work I always have to outsource most metal fabrication
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-03-2017, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,493
Posted By millertimeUS
First thing first, check the floor esp in the...

First thing first, check the floor esp in the rear for rot. Get under the rear bathroom cabinets and really look. Then drop the belly pan and check the frame out. My 76 frame was really really...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-03-2017, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,435
Posted By millertimeUS
My new one didn't want to light at first either. ...

My new one didn't want to light at first either. Maybe try this.... Open up the nut on the gas line and manually purge the line of air till you can smell the propane strongly coming out. No open...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-03-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,539
Posted By millertimeUS
Judith try doing some searches, lots on...

Judith try doing some searches, lots on insulation here. Also better to start your own thread if you have questions, helps keep this one on topic.

Welcome to the forum, it's a great hobby and...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-02-2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,539
Posted By millertimeUS
IRT the spray foam god help you if you (or anyone...

IRT the spray foam god help you if you (or anyone after you) wants to run a wire or you have an issue in the walls. Not to mention if they apply it the least bit more than the wall thickness you...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-01-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Oh yeah there is a healthy gap in that door for...

Oh yeah there is a healthy gap in that door for venting and also a great call to mount on the tongue vice roof!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-01-2017, 10:34 AM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Perhaps, but given my situation that I will be...

Perhaps, but given my situation that I will be unable to store them elsewhere and they are brand-new after the storage period They will only be three years old. You are correct though that it might...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-01-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
I agree David, most likely will put it up on...

I agree David, most likely will put it up on stands and cover the tires to prevent UV damage.

The trailer still needs some sealing work just for water around the rear lights, etc and I too no...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-27-2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 53,678
Posted By millertimeUS
Why not just paint your original walls? Replace...

Why not just paint your original walls? Replace aluminum walls with plastic? Doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Plastic doesn't hold fasteners well, will crack, is weak, etc.

Seriously...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-21-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Millertime's rear bathroom rot '76 Tradewind thread

Al and missy, thanks so much! I am already starting to get a little bummed knowing she will sit out in the desert for 2 years. I have started thinking about how to best prepare it for storage.......
Forum: Windows & Screens 02-21-2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 84,903
Posted By millertimeUS
Yeah.... still olympics are not going to work for...

Yeah.... still olympics are not going to work for you here, their tails are very bulky and will interfere with your seal, etc. it's good to have some olympics around though for certain tasks...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-10-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Thanks all! Floor is doing well, I think I...

Thanks all! Floor is doing well, I think I have one area that unlocked that I need to address, but since the floor is light and the interlock tabs are gray it isn't easy to see
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-07-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Millertime's rear bathroom rot '76 Tradewind thread

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Lots to update! Spent the last 2 weekends out in Borrego Springs. The first weekend we dry camped at Palm Canyon SP campground and the second weekend we did our first FREE boondocking...
Forum: Tires 01-12-2017, 10:20 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 172,674
Posted By millertimeUS
Chuck, I bought exactly what is on your list my...

Chuck, I bought exactly what is on your list my 76'.

I got the tires and had them installed at Costco (they had no issues installing the Dill TPMS sensors)

I got the sensors from tire rack.com...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-12-2017, 09:34 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Millertime's rear bathroom rot '76 Tradewind thread

David and Thomas, thanks for the encouragement. I saw your post Thomas, best of luck on that 34', I am at times wanting a 31' once my kids grow up to teenage size.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-12-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 989
Posted By millertimeUS
Oh wow! Even the exterior endcaps are off. ...

Oh wow! Even the exterior endcaps are off. Whew! I want to keep seeing photos as you progress, this is going to be an AWESOME trailer when you are through with it!
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 01-11-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,414
Posted By millertimeUS
So you are restoring your SON'S trailer? Wow! I...

So you are restoring your SON'S trailer? Wow! I sure hope he is helping out lol. My dad has a lot more 'time and tools' than I do with 3 kids but.... you know what they say about teaching a man to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-09-2017, 11:50 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
277956 277957 Cabinet fronts are...

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Cabinet fronts are installed! Pulls should be in soon. Thanks to all the support and kind words, I sometimes finish a night of working a few hours and it feels like I am burning...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-08-2017, 11:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By millertimeUS
I wouldn't put an infant in a fabric hanging...

I wouldn't put an infant in a fabric hanging crib, not safe in the least.
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-07-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By millertimeUS
Agree on the hammock if you could get the hangar...

Agree on the hammock if you could get the hangar into a rib and use a few 3/8 rivets. Lots of load on a small area with a hammock. My toddler would never sleep in one though.
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-07-2017, 01:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By millertimeUS
I built a bunk above our rear bed for my 5 year...

I built a bunk above our rear bed for my 5 year old. For a toddler though I would be nervous about safety. My 19 month old sleeps in a crib I built that just attaches to walls around a section of...
Forum: 1974 - 1977 Overlander 01-07-2017, 12:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,055
Posted By millertimeUS
Great opportunity to get parts from a 70s trailer...

Great opportunity to get parts from a 70s trailer here. I gutted mine as well and regret not offering up the parts. Thanks for sharing your parts, keep this post going I would enjoy watching your...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-07-2017, 12:44 AM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Millertime's rear bathroom rot '76 Tradewind thread

Lots to update, but I need to take more photos....

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So I finally got around to putting in some flooring. We went with vinyl plank click flooring from lumber liquidators. It is sort of a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-30-2016, 11:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,322
Posted By millertimeUS
Nice!

Nice!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-29-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Thanks David, WD gear definitely takes a beating...

Thanks David, WD gear definitely takes a beating so we will see how it holds up with the powder coating.

Al and Missy, thanks for following along on this journey. It's been interesting! We have...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-27-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
277310 Got the WD gear back from the powder...

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Got the WD gear back from the powder coater, looks much better!

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I didn't get the hitch or sway bar done as you can see but the bars and tongue parts were in the worst shape.
...
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-24-2016, 11:13 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 84,903
Posted By millertimeUS
Yes I have a rivet gun and bucking bar, just...

Yes I have a rivet gun and bucking bar, just worried about breaking the glass bucking the rivets in. Thoughts?
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-24-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 84,903
Posted By millertimeUS
VTS is selling 1/8 tubulars and from what I have...

VTS is selling 1/8 tubulars and from what I have read the 4 rivets on the window and all the ones holding the upper hinge on are all 1/8.
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-23-2016, 10:57 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 84,903
Posted By millertimeUS
Guys I have a question about re-riveting the...

Guys I have a question about re-riveting the windows after reassembly. Vintage trailer supply sells tubular rivers for airstream windows billed as 'repairs to 1969 plus windows" It appears you then...
Forum: Refrigerators 12-21-2016, 10:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,660
Posted By millertimeUS
I put 2 right up in the vent exit, they have a...

I put 2 right up in the vent exit, they have a few inch gap in between so maybe some performance loss BUT.....


I wired in an inljne 80 deg F switch so that even if I have my fans ON they will...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-15-2016, 08:46 AM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Cole yours looks great, I hope I can get a decent...

Cole yours looks great, I hope I can get a decent result. The guy called me back on the lockset and we are going to try a silver powder coat with a matte finish.

Built some drawers and a custom...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-13-2016, 09:35 AM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
David you are right that taking the wheels off...

David you are right that taking the wheels off sure would discourage theft lol. I just got talked into a Vivint security system which came with a 1080P outdoor camera which is now pointed right at...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 12-08-2016, 11:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,711
Posted By millertimeUS
Reflectix calls for an air gap fwiw you won't get...

Reflectix calls for an air gap fwiw you won't get the R value posted on the box with this setup. Save your money.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-07-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,549
Posted By millertimeUS
Had an advantech floor for 2 years now, gotten...

Had an advantech floor for 2 years now, gotten plenty wet numerous times with plumbing mishaps, etc and is good to go. I left a piece outside in the weather for over a year was good as new. I...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-06-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,510
Posted By millertimeUS
Go on.....

Go on.....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-05-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
Thanks David, I really appreciate the advice. ...

Thanks David, I really appreciate the advice. Sounds like wash and dry it quickly and trouble spots might need a specialty cleaner huh? I also plan on a once yearly cycle cleaning/Polish with...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-03-2016, 06:10 PM
Replies: 550
Views: 109,918
Posted By millertimeUS
276330 276331 276332 Dad came with...

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Dad came with me to pick her up, fitting considering he was there for the completion of the shell off also. I couldn't have gotten this far without him!

Now she is...
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