The 23D thread

[Seanlb]

Just finished fabricating new brackets for Spot Diffusers.

[dbdreams]

Joanna
The new bathroom door is std for 2019, I do not think it would be worth the time and money to retro fit one. We had thought of replacing the door with a curtain on a curved rod in or older 23D. It would be great to be able to mix and match some of the new 'upgrades' with some from the past, like the floors in the storage areas ~ used to be a nice diamond plate now a rubber mat!

David

[RosiesGuy1]

Originally Posted by RFP

Can you describe how (where) the hinges are breaking, or better yet, show us a photo of a broken hinge?

i like the piano hinge ideal



Can't seem to get pic loaded - it's breaking at the screw holes

[RosiesGuy1]

breaks at round screw holes - borrowed pic from another airstreamer

[egraham]

I’m interested

[GMFL]

Originally Posted by Seanlb

Just finished fabricating new brackets for Spot Diffusers.

Those look cool. Where did you get them?

[Seanlb]

I started a new post for the Air Conditioning Vents we made:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/air-conditioning-vents-190181.html

If you’re interested in learning more about these and might like a set then please reply on the above link.

I will start to work out the cost of a short production run if I can get at least 10 members who are interested.

[Seanlb]

I started a new post for information about the Air Conditioning Vents we fabricated:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427...ts-190181.html

I will look into a short production run if 10 or more members are interested in them.

[GMFL]

You 3D printed the mounting collar, but where did you buy the diffuser?

[Seanlb]

From a factory in Asia.

They are not available retail. The closest thing you’ll find spec wise is here: https://seiho.com/product/index2.html

These are usually special order parts so the price will vary wildly.

[Seanlb]

I was able to get them directly from a factory in Asia (I’m in engineering/design and had a contact who was able to find them for me).

The closest thing I’ve seen on the market is made by a Japanese Company (Seiho):
https://seiho.com/product/index2.html

Poke around the web...

[RosiesGuy1]

About 3 weeks ago I completed a Florida trip (down west coast to Key West, back up the east coast). Included in this trip was wife, Sister-in-law from AZ and Mother-in-Law from North Dakota. All in the 23'D Airstream. They did not shut up the whole trip !!! a little over 2300 miles. Never again without a Bose Headset!

[Troutboy]

Originally Posted by RFP

Rich,



I'm sure you still have an 'ample' supply of the laminate. If you will send an appropriate size piece, I'll make you a 'proper' wallplate.

Rob, thanks for the offer. The issue is clearance from opening the mirror. It’s very thin, I’m not sure one could be made from wood. Check out yours and let me know what you think.

Can you laminate aluminum?

[switz]

We upgraded from the stock 14” tires and wheels on our 2015 23D at the selling dealership. We put on 15” SenDel wheels (5 lugnuts to attach to stock 10” brake drums) and 15” Michelin tires. Run 44 psi in the Michelin tires. They have a larger foot print on the road for better braking and a softer ride for the trailer. Had the same model Michelin tires and air pressure on our 2013 25 FB that was 900 pounds heavier loaded for camping.

[RFP]

Originally Posted by Troutboy

Rob, thanks for the offer. The issue is clearance from opening the mirror. It’s very thin, I’m not sure one could be made from wood. Check out yours and let me know what you think.

Can you laminate aluminum?

Rich,

There is 5/8" clearance between my wall and the arc of the top cabinet door... plenty of room.

I 'can' laminate the aluminum, but would prefer to use 1/16" Baltic birch. It could be very easily made to look quite good.

Just let me know... I don't want to 'force feed' this idea, but I'd be happy to make a panel for you.

[Troutboy]

Rob. I’ll measure mine. Then be in contact. Thanks for the options and willingness to help. You are the man!

[RFP]

Originally Posted by RosiesGuy1

breaks at round screw holes - borrowed pic from another airstreamer

This just seems weird to me. It seems to me that if the brass catches are fully closed, they would prevent most all up/down movement of the curved doors, and thus protect from hinge failure. Are you sure that your doors are 'latched' securely when closed?

Just wonderin'

[Troutboy]

Just paid off the airstream!!! Woohoo!

[RFP]

Originally Posted by Troutboy

Just paid off the airstream!!! Woohoo!

Congratulations.... It's a happy day!

[GMFL]

Originally Posted by Troutboy

Just paid off the airstream!!! Woohoo!

It’s a great feeling. Congratulations!
Welcome to the club.
We are working super hard to pay off our house next.