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Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-26-2005, 10:20 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By ElliottBartlett
The carpeted "kick-board" in front of the...

The carpeted "kick-board" in front of the passenger's feet just pulled out on ours. Pull on the side towards the center of the moho. Had to disconnect one of the doghouse latches to get it out of...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2005, 10:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,655
Posted By ElliottBartlett
345 heater core from engine h20 leak

The heater core in front of the passenger developed a leak. I disconnected the hoses to make a bypass as a short term fix. Then I removed the "kick" panel and the interior panel exposing the heater...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2005, 09:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,179
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I presume you've ruled out being low on propane...

I presume you've ruled out being low on propane or battery?
and other "normal" problems?
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-25-2005, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,179
Posted By ElliottBartlett
replace them - any good RV service should be able...

replace them - any good RV service should be able to do it.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-18-2005, 01:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,150
Posted By ElliottBartlett
The Thetford liquid does have formaldahyde in it....

The Thetford liquid does have formaldahyde in it. There was an article in Trailer Life recently about form.... and it said that it was OK as long as too much wasn't used all at once. And too much...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-18-2005, 12:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,688
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I've been pulling a Jeep Wrangler behind my '86...

I've been pulling a Jeep Wrangler behind my '86 345. It definitely knows it is there since it affects both acceleration - that is speed accumulation at a leisurely rate - and braking. I use the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-15-2005, 12:56 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,385
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I didn't notice above, but one of the more common...

I didn't notice above, but one of the more common TowVehicles is the full size Chevy suburban. I towed our 25 and 31 ft trailers with no problem, but have since moved to a 345 MoHo. Wanna buy a...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-10-2005, 01:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,146
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Anything new on this? I've got an Atwood GH6-4E...

Anything new on this? I've got an Atwood GH6-4E water heater which will work for maybe 5 mins or so and then just go out. I can ususally turn it off and back on and the flame will work for another...
Forum: Awnings 10-20-2004, 01:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,886
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Might not be a bad idea to tie down even the...

Might not be a bad idea to tie down even the short road-side awnings. In Az this spring, our '99 31' Excella was hit by a wind witch (dust devil?) and the long road-side awning wound up with one end...
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-24-2004, 09:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,435
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Also on Bell Road is Bell Road RV. I've had good...

Also on Bell Road is Bell Road RV. I've had good service there. They did change hands recently, so that might have changed, but there are still a lot of the same people.
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 06-15-2004, 02:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,352
Posted By ElliottBartlett
does anyone have pictures of what it looks like? ...

does anyone have pictures of what it looks like? I'm thinking of eliminating the couch in mine (31' '99 excella) and replacing it with a dinette and am looking for ideas.
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-15-2004, 02:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,435
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Oasis may be a bit high on the dollars, but at...

Oasis may be a bit high on the dollars, but at least they do it right. Better than some others in Az. Consider the cost of doing it wrong...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-19-2004, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,838
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Check the levers underneath that go from the...

Check the levers underneath that go from the pedal to the valve. If they came off or the nut holding them in place is loose, the valve may not be opening all the way and not closeing all the way. ...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 05-10-2004, 02:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,092
Posted By ElliottBartlett
At that age, I would suspect that the suspension...

At that age, I would suspect that the suspension isn't too good. To be prepared to bring it home, maybe a nice flatbed would be better than new tires and rims. Otherwise run it light and low on...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 04-12-2004, 01:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,335
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I have just wound the bottom of the string around...

I have just wound the bottom of the string around the bottom button with good results. I don't like loosening and tightening screws unless it's necessary cuz after a few times the hole will become...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-02-2004, 01:07 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,145
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I've still got some 5081's that I use for book...

I've still got some 5081's that I use for book markers and note pads. I've even scribbled short programs on them.
I've even still have a spring pusher that I used on mother fletcher's card mulcher...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-23-2004, 11:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,563
Posted By ElliottBartlett
How about cutting down the banks of the creekbed....

How about cutting down the banks of the creekbed.
Where's Jonesboro? I just looked at the atlas and couldn't find it or anything close.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-16-2004, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,915
Posted By ElliottBartlett
"Our LP guy pressure blew the tanks as well why...

"Our LP guy pressure blew the tanks as well why not sure - just to clean them of any contaminants maybe? before he put the new valves on."

That was to make sure they wouldn't blow up when he put...
Forum: Our Community 03-15-2004, 12:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,024
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Rather than plexiglass for a project like this...

Rather than plexiglass for a project like this use something like Lexan. Plexiglass loves to crack when any stress is placed on it, say like when drilling or sawing it, or maybe bending it. Lexan...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-27-2004, 12:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,662
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Connector diagrams

I just did a search on connector and found this. I found this quite helpful in fixing the connector the PO had mutilated on my 73 argosy.

The variety of Airstream wiring schemes can be seen at:...
Forum: Axles 01-07-2004, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,777
Posted By ElliottBartlett
How about raising the floor? Say a ramp or...

How about raising the floor? Say a ramp or something? Sounds like that would be a lot easier.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-05-2004, 01:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,566
Posted By ElliottBartlett
There are automotive windshield sealers that...

There are automotive windshield sealers that might do the job. I used them on my Blakely Kit Car. If I remember right, these are a very fluid silicon type sealer.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-10-2003, 12:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,178
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Our '99 Excella's manuals say that the heat pump...

Our '99 Excella's manuals say that the heat pump will cut over at 40F. But I haven't been in it at anywhere near that temp yet to see what actually happens.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-11-2003, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,036
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Don't think so much about going as about...

Don't think so much about going as about stopping!
Just like in the snow and Ice, 4-wheel drive can get you going toooo fast to stop. Similarly, given enough time and a downhill slope, a 4.0...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 10-07-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,525
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I had a '75 26' Argosy which did not have a grey...

I had a '75 26' Argosy which did not have a grey tank. Only a small above the floor black tank.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-02-2003, 01:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,157
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I had the stuck ball problem after I changed from...

I had the stuck ball problem after I changed from a Jeep to Suburban tow vehicle.

My Reese hitch has a spacer "stud" between the part that goes into the tow vehicle and the part that the hitch...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-18-2003, 12:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,565
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I pulled our 25' Safari with a 5.2 1998 GC until...

I pulled our 25' Safari with a 5.2 1998 GC until recently. Reese and sway bars plus airbags in the rear coil springs. It did quite nicely, even between Phoenix and Flag.

I'll admit that I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-23-2003, 12:30 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,157
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Question 4-mil Plastic?

Any other comments on this? It sounds good, but does it really supply a "lubricant" or slip surface?
How long have you been doing this?
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2003, 12:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,520
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I was towing a 99 25' Safari with my '98 GC Jeep....

I was towing a 99 25' Safari with my '98 GC Jeep. It had the 5.2 engine and did quite well, even without the equalizer hitch and stabalizer. It did have airbags added inside the rear springs. ...
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 07-17-2003, 12:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,850
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Unhappy Holding Tanks on a '99 Safari 25'

On our 25' 99 Safari, both holding tanks are in rectangular boxes under the trailer. They have three or four metal straps going around them, presumeably to provide extra support. They have a habit...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 06-25-2003, 01:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,568
Posted By ElliottBartlett
We have the same problem on our '99 Safari. ...

We have the same problem on our '99 Safari. $100/ft sounds about right. Oasis in Tucson will do it too. I decided to merely polish and wax.

ps - I'm really in Cave Creek...
Forum: Our Community 06-23-2003, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,182
Posted By ElliottBartlett
About a year ago I found an explanation of the...

About a year ago I found an explanation of the model number. It included a "decoding" expanation that was valid for some number of years and indicated when and where it was manufactured, length, bed...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 05-12-2003, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,783
Posted By ElliottBartlett
You might find the T-handle inside the bumper...

You might find the T-handle inside the bumper storage area. That's where it was on my Argosy.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-11-2003, 12:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,750
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I'm using an SOB friction sway control and a...

I'm using an SOB friction sway control and a Reese equalizer with a 25' twin axel Safari pulled by a '98 Grand Cherokee. I also added helper airbags in the rear. I can still feel the trucks go by,...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-16-2002, 12:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,240
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I was looking at the newer Winnebago small...

I was looking at the newer Winnebago small (tiny?) Realta motorhome - the successor for the LeSharo. The toilet in it appeared to have the offset lid like the original Argosy toilet. I couldn't do...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 12-06-2002, 12:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,623
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I have both a 73 26' Argosy and a '99 25 ft...

I have both a 73 26' Argosy and a '99 25 ft Safari.
I checked both with the magnet and found only the Argosy had a steel end-cap at both ends. On mine this was the single piece metal covering...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-03-2002, 12:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,240
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I've got a 73 26' Argosy and it appears to be the...

I've got a 73 26' Argosy and it appears to be the same as yours. I looked into replacing the toilet and couldn't find one that would fit in because of the top lid offset -- The hinges on the old one...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-01-2002, 01:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,418
Posted By ElliottBartlett
Light bleed sure sounds to me like a bad or poor...

Light bleed sure sounds to me like a bad or poor ground someplace. Be sure to check the wiring and connections on both sides of the connectors.
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 09-27-2002, 10:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,384
Posted By ElliottBartlett
I've been using a few Garmins for several years...

I've been using a few Garmins for several years and have been impressed with their features over the current competition. I will say that you can always get more features by paying more with any of...
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