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Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-17-2014, 07:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,990
Posted By Airlifter
I picked up one at Lowes today. It is a General....

I picked up one at Lowes today. It is a General. They had pretty good reviews online. I checked against some wood that has been in the skhop and it read between 6 and 10. Is this about right?
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-14-2014, 01:00 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,990
Posted By Airlifter
Who makes an adequate moisture tester?

Who makes an adequate moisture tester?
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-13-2014, 06:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,990
Posted By Airlifter
I know I will hear from the purists about this. ...

I know I will hear from the purists about this.

Has anyone about trimming the part that extends under the back and using a piece of flashing or aluminum to extend the vertical part below floor...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-10-2014, 07:46 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,990
Posted By Airlifter
I started the repair today. I got the rub rail...

I started the repair today. I got the rub rail off and removed the caulk at the bottom. I also removed what looks like the remnants of a seal. It was so deteriorated that is not reusable if that is...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-09-2014, 06:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,990
Posted By Airlifter
," Can anyone tell me how long I should wait for...

," Can anyone tell me how long I should wait for the caulking to cure before using Acryl-R to seal the caulk joint?"

What is Acrylic-R? Is it necessary to use it to seal the caulk?

I do not...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-08-2014, 06:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 29,990
Posted By Airlifter
I can't answer your question but I appreciate the...

I can't answer your question but I appreciate the post. I have the same situation and your quite will be very helpful.

Thanks, Pete
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-11-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Airlifter
From the inside or outside?

From the inside or outside?
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-10-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Airlifter
What is the proper way to remove these windows? ...

What is the proper way to remove these windows?

Is there a how to someplace? Couldn't find it with search.
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-10-2014, 10:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By Airlifter
Window removal

Can the wing windows and the windows at the top be removed without drilling out the exterior rivets?
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-09-2014, 08:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Airlifter
I am not sure which plate you mean. The...

I am not sure which plate you mean. The compartment in the rear where the power cable is stored is loose from the belly pan but the trailer has not been moved in the rain.

I hate to sound so...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-09-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 811
Posted By Airlifter
Inside panels

I appears to me that the inside walls and top are riveted in place. Would it be reasonable to remove some of these panels to try to locate leaks?
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-08-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,020
Posted By Airlifter
Does anyone have experience with 3M or Loctite...

Does anyone have experience with 3M or Loctite polyurethane sealant? I live in a rural area and some of the products that have been mentioned here are not available locally.

I don't mind ordering...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 06-08-2014, 05:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 890
Posted By Airlifter
BRLeak

I have a leak in the bed room of my mid bath model. When I pulled up the carpet the floor was wet. On all three sides.

Some of the marker light lens are missing. I have read that the lights are a...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-08-2014, 04:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 819
Posted By Airlifter
BR leak

I pulled up the bedroom carpet up in my new to me '74 sovereign mid bath. The floor was wet on all three sides. Mostly at the rear. Some of the marker lights have the lens missing. I have read that...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 06-06-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 819
Posted By Airlifter
Small parts

Is there a vendor for the small stuff? Things like refrigerator latches, external light lens and such?
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-05-2014, 08:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,237
Posted By Airlifter
City water hookup

I just brought my first airstream home. It is a 1975 sovereign side bath.

The PO cut the city water line in the bedroom and removed everything rear of that. Does anyone have a photo of the hookup?...
Forum: Awnings 06-02-2014, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Posted By Airlifter
Carefree

The 1975 sovereign I just bought has a Carefree awning. I know there is a problem with the spring and the fabric is from another awning. It is about three feet too short.
I don't want to invest in a...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 06-01-2014, 01:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,888
Posted By Airlifter
I, also, just bought a '75 sovereign but it...

I, also, just bought a '75 sovereign but it doesn't look near as good as yours. I plan to do the necessary stuff and work on cosmetics later.

Mine is the side bath with the original gaucho couch....
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 06-01-2014, 02:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,486
Posted By Airlifter
When I get the trailer home this week I will give...

When I get the trailer home this week I will give it a closer look.

I am sure I will find lots of other things that will need attention.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-31-2014, 06:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By Airlifter
Not a fan yet but it looks like I might be. ...

Not a fan yet but it looks like I might be.

What is the best or most common way to do the stripping? What will I need to do after it is stripped?
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 05-31-2014, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,486
Posted By Airlifter
City water. They replace the floor so there is no...

City water. They replace the floor so there is no hole.

Speaking of fresh water tank, I don't know how long it has been since the fresh water tank has been used. I know I will need to disinfect...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 05-31-2014, 05:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,200
Posted By Airlifter
What's in a name?

Again, I'm a new guy.

My Airstream is a sovereign I think. It also has the tags Land Yacht and International. Do these other badges have any significant meaning?
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 05-31-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,486
Posted By Airlifter
Water hook-up

Does anyone have pictures of the original water hook-up for my trailer?

The PO cut the waterline in the bedroom. I think he intended to re-route the water but never finished.

I would like to...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-31-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By Airlifter
I know nothing

My first airstream and I know nothin about the finish. It is not shiny and actually pretty dull in places.

Does it just need to be buffed out or is there a coating of some sort of finish that...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 05-31-2014, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 844
Posted By Airlifter
New old guy

I posted in the new members section also.

I will be picking up my 1975 sovereign next week. I want to get the TBC installed on my truck before attacking the hill in SW Virginia.

The trailer...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-31-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 507
Posted By Airlifter
Almost new owner

I just closed the deal on a 1975 sovereign 31 footer. It is going to need a little TLC but I don't think there are any major problems.

It is really a larger unit than I wanted but I think I got a...
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