1959 Tradewind restoration wiring
Posted 09-20-2013 at 06:48 AM by traveluminum
1959 Tradewind restoration wiring
'Whew, finally past the polishing. For the most part, that is. I still have to polish the propane tanks, and buff out some swirl marks that I couldn't see in the shop. But it is looking good!
This is the before and after shot!
This is a picture the previous owner gave to me. This is what it looked like when he got it.
It looks slightly different now!
I started wiring the 110 volt system first, and added a Furrion twist lock connector, so the shore line can be disconnected. I got the running lights wired next, including the brakes, and breakaway switch. The 12 volt system has taken 3 days so far, and I am not done yet, but it is the majority of the electrical system.
I moved the jungle of wires from my shop floor to inside the Airstream. Note the thermostat to the air conditioner on the wheel well. The temperature has been at or above 100 just about every day since we got back from New Mexico. The air conditioner has kept it comfortable inside. I have also hooked up the tv antenna, and the vent hood, and run the wires for the solar panels. I also ran the copper gas lines under the trailer and hooked them up to the furnace and water heater. I ordered a 100 watt solar panel, and a 30 amp solar charger from solar penny, and got them 3 days later. I am I impressed with their service and their prices. I mounted the panel on the roof just behind the front vent, and ran an extra wire to the outside compartment to add a second charger if the one is not enough. We have been using a 45 watt panel from Harbor Freight. It is not quite enough to keep the batteries charged in New Mexico, so I also got a second 100 watt panel for our Airstream. I am ready to put the interior skins back on! I realized the interior skins have been off about 10 months now. It's about time to put it back together.
The solar panel
'Whew, finally past the polishing. For the most part, that is. I still have to polish the propane tanks, and buff out some swirl marks that I couldn't see in the shop. But it is looking good!
This is the before and after shot!
This is a picture the previous owner gave to me. This is what it looked like when he got it.
It looks slightly different now!
I started wiring the 110 volt system first, and added a Furrion twist lock connector, so the shore line can be disconnected. I got the running lights wired next, including the brakes, and breakaway switch. The 12 volt system has taken 3 days so far, and I am not done yet, but it is the majority of the electrical system.
I moved the jungle of wires from my shop floor to inside the Airstream. Note the thermostat to the air conditioner on the wheel well. The temperature has been at or above 100 just about every day since we got back from New Mexico. The air conditioner has kept it comfortable inside. I have also hooked up the tv antenna, and the vent hood, and run the wires for the solar panels. I also ran the copper gas lines under the trailer and hooked them up to the furnace and water heater. I ordered a 100 watt solar panel, and a 30 amp solar charger from solar penny, and got them 3 days later. I am I impressed with their service and their prices. I mounted the panel on the roof just behind the front vent, and ran an extra wire to the outside compartment to add a second charger if the one is not enough. We have been using a 45 watt panel from Harbor Freight. It is not quite enough to keep the batteries charged in New Mexico, so I also got a second 100 watt panel for our Airstream. I am ready to put the interior skins back on! I realized the interior skins have been off about 10 months now. It's about time to put it back together.
The solar panel
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I got lost on this one. My 62 TW has one axle, like your before shot. But your after shot has two. Did you add one, or do I need new glasses? cheers, bill b.Posted 02-07-2014 at 09:28 AM by bilby05 
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Just now saw your comment. Nothing like instant communication, huh? We did add the second axle when we had the shell off. So, no need for new glasses yet. I think the Tradewinds had two axles starting in 63 or 64, so we decided it wouldn't look too strange.Posted 02-28-2014 at 05:05 AM by traveluminum
