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Forum: General Repair Forum 11-01-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 635
Posted By Germanaussie
big vent operator, missing one

Hi there,
any leads on where I could get the operator for the big centre vent for my 1968 Sovereign Landyacht? (see attachment)
One side is missing. They seem to not be available at VTS or High Sky...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-23-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,441
Posted By Germanaussie
No experience with Airstreams until now (we don't...

No experience with Airstreams until now (we don't have many vintage Airstreams in Australia), also not that experienced with caravans, I believe. Aircon was a last minute add on decision....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-22-2017, 11:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,441
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks, that is good to know. I believe the old...

Thanks, that is good to know. I believe the old wiring has been removed but maybe there will be instructions of where exactly to put it.
Thanks for the quick responses!
Regards,
Germanaussie
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-22-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,441
Posted By Germanaussie
Where to install air conditioning?

Hi there,
sorry, I tried to find information on this but couldn't find this topic. Could someone lead me in the right sub forum, please?
I want to install a small air conditioning unit in my 1968...
Forum: Doors & Locks 11-24-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,301
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks Melody Ranch and David, I have forwarded...

Thanks Melody Ranch and David,
I have forwarded the info on to my mechanic, I hope he can find in those pictures what part is missing and manufacture it, so I don't have to order anything. I could...
Forum: Doors & Locks 11-23-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,301
Posted By Germanaussie
1968 Sovereign door lock

Hi there,
does anyone here have a picture or diagram of the parts of the door lock mechanism for the 1968 Sovereign?
The lock seemed to have had a broken key at some stage and in the process of...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 05-25-2015, 04:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By Germanaussie
Hmm, I posted a reply but can't see it, could...

Hmm, I posted a reply but can't see it, could have gone to the wrong place. I will look into the vintage registration again to maybe circumvent the whole second door topic. Thanks for your answers!...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 05-24-2015, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,877
Posted By Germanaussie
left side door

I need to install a left side door in my 1968 Sovereign for Australian compliance. Can I buy a "normal' (right side door) door online and is it possible to have a door shipped to Australia?
Thanks,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-29-2014, 05:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By Germanaussie
I try again

I try again
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-29-2014, 05:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By Germanaussie
Not sure-did my video attach? I can't see it...

Not sure-did my video attach? I can't see it...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-29-2014, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,048
Posted By Germanaussie
Floor condition of 1968 Sovereign

Hi there, finally, will post my video on floor condition. I don't think I got the best view of the underneath, but please have a look and tell me what you think. Can this sub-floor be salvaged and...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-15-2014, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,420
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks, Belegedhel! Oh, well, I think that will...

Thanks, Belegedhel!
Oh, well, I think that will look like me painting then. I do want to use the AS asap and just doing the basics looks like it's going to take a long time...
I do believe that the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-13-2014, 02:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,675
Posted By Germanaussie
Yes, that is my plan. I will go out this weekend...

Yes, that is my plan. I will go out this weekend and make a video of the whole condition, of floor, underneath and walls.
This discussion has been so helpful. I now know that my plan of just...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-11-2014, 11:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,675
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks so much for your input! This made me...

Thanks so much for your input!
This made me re-think everything!
I don't think I can re-do the floor after all. It's just too much work that I don't feel qualified to do. Parts of the floor...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 11-11-2014, 11:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,496
Posted By Germanaussie
I think I just found the ideal insulation...

I think I just found the ideal insulation material. Thermacork:
Thermacork (https://www.thermacork.com/)
But I guess the price is just too steep.
So are you suggesting I might as well not put any...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 11-10-2014, 11:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,496
Posted By Germanaussie
I also looked into Airkrete, not that it would be...

I also looked into Airkrete, not that it would be available here in Australia.
Is any foam that dries into a rigid structure suitable for the movement of the airstream while travelling? Wouldn't it...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 11-10-2014, 10:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,496
Posted By Germanaussie
A fairly effective heat sink even. Hi J,...

A fairly effective heat sink even.


Hi J,
could you explain the thermodynamics of the airstream to me? HOw is it a heat sink? What is a heat sink in this regard?
Thanks,
Fenja
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-10-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,675
Posted By Germanaussie
No response. Not sure if that means that my plans...

No response. Not sure if that means that my plans are unrealistic? After thinking more about it, do you think it would work to do a slow exchange of floor around the wall frame. Take a bit of the old...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 11-10-2014, 12:44 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,496
Posted By Germanaussie
Insulation for walls

Hi there,
Is there an alternative for fiberglass batting for the wall insulation? I want something natural, but I guess wool will be too fragile with moisture/rot? Polyester batting? What is...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-10-2014, 12:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,420
Posted By Germanaussie
What finish aluminium to get?

Hi there,
I'm thinking of replacing the inside skin. Which aluminium should I get if I wanted to leave it bare metal look? Mill finish or clear anodized?
What is the latest recommendation on the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-09-2014, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,675
Posted By Germanaussie
Replacing floor in 68 Sovereign

Hi there,
I have just gutted my Sovereign and need to replace the floor. Preferably I would like to keep the shell on. I'm working with limited tools and out in the garden, mostly by myself.
Is...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-24-2014, 01:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks, that is really helpful. I will try some...

Thanks, that is really helpful. I will try some different tools for the fasteners and see how I go. I didn't think mine would fit through the vent door but not a problem as my AS is totally stripped...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-22-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks, I will try and get some pics, if I can...

Thanks,
I will try and get some pics, if I can get my camera to work.
It's going to be a tough one as there is not much space for sawing...
Will report back.
Regards,
Fenja
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-22-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Germanaussie
How to get the water heater out?

Hi there,
I'm still a very new owner and am just stripping all interior out at this stage. Got most out, but the hot water heater in my 1968 Sovereign is very well fixed into the wall. They used...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-01-2014, 12:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks, Cliff, David and J. That is a beautiful...

Thanks, Cliff, David and J.
That is a beautiful wooden outfit! As for eco-friendly, it depends on the wood treatment and finish. I don't want to use anything that will give a lot of out-gassing...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-31-2014, 02:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks, Cliff and David. I started to strip the...

Thanks, Cliff and David.
I started to strip the inside today. I think the front cap is molded plastic, much thinner than the end cap.
I browsed through the Sovereign threads and I hope I do not...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-29-2014, 06:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
Posted By Germanaussie
Thanks, Cliff. Mine is from 1968, which of...

Thanks, Cliff.
Mine is from 1968, which of course is probably fibre glass also. I'm not sure how I would add more fibreglass, but maybe a good paint job will do the trick, at least at the end with...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-28-2014, 04:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
Posted By Germanaussie
Thank you for the welcomes! Here are some pics...

Thank you for the welcomes! Here are some pics from the inside.
Oh, and I have a first question::)
The end walls (curvy area), in 1968, were they made of hard plastic only or can I expect some...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-27-2014, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,268
Posted By Germanaussie
new airstream owner from downunder

Hi there,
I have bought a 30f Souvereign 1968 airstream and plan to strip interior and put a modern eco-friendly interior. Because I don't have much hands-on experience I might employ a builder to...
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