The story of the Airstream 310 Jacket

[chriscraw]

Peter..I've got the solution to your freund "Roquefort's"...I wish often, to have some more Airstreamfriends arround me here!..In Germany, Airstreams are soooo rare to see..'
He needs to convince another German RV'er to upgrade to my 345LE which would love the opportunity to sample life in Germany!

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by chriscraw

Peter..I've got the solution to your freund "Roquefort's"...I wish often, to have some more Airstreamfriends arround me here!..In Germany, Airstreams are soooo rare to see..'
He needs to convince another German RV'er to upgrade to my 345LE which would love the opportunity to sample life in Germany!

Chris, I appreciate your genuine concern , however, do look at these pictures, which illustrate some of the issues driving a large Airstream Motorhome in Europe. I know you already tried to shave .5' of yours by stating 345LE instead of 350LE, but I doubt it will help the sale in Europe
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f311...pe-142006.html

[PeterH-350LE]

Just short of 2 weeks (and I work everyday) is what it took me to get the 84 limited trailer all checked out and cleaned up.
All appliances and systems are go, new Weight distribution system, new tires, converter, bearings, centramatics, Tire monitoring system and exterior trim and pinstriping. Axles are good, clear coat is almost 100% intact, zip dee awnings like new! This sweet baby can go anywhere, anytime.
Now back to my real passion: the 310

[dadstoy]

Sweet!


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[tevake]

That trailer is looking really nice Peter., neat that the exterior finish is in such unusually good condition.
Quite the fleet you are building there.
Are you planning on hanging on to this new trailer , or keep the 34' one.
Or both. :-)

Cheers Richard

[Punch]

Wow! Now I know where to send my MoHo for a Makeover

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by tevake

That trailer is looking really nice Peter., neat that the exterior finish is in such unusually good condition.
Quite the fleet you are building there.
Are you planning on hanging on to this new trailer , or keep the 34' one.
Or both. :-)

Cheers Richard

Richard,
I currently only have the 310 and and this 84 limited.
The 34' 93 limited I sold to a very nice woman. I told her that she was just blinded by aluminum and to go home and sleep over it; she called really early the next day....
It seems that I never have problems selling my Airstreams, despite my efforts pointing out all the flaws and trying to talk the buyer out of buying them.

[Roquefort]

Hey Peter,
what a great jib you did!
I wish, i am closer to you, i could learn a lot about "Airstreaming"!!!!
Very, very (!!!) nice trailer!!!
Next friday is ma birthday,\
we are now in France, in Trouville sur Mer (Normandy, close to the D-day beaches).
We are here with 5 persons, and a dog, NO Airstream, we rented a beach house.
WHAT A MISTAKE!!!!
The house (600,-€ a week!) is in a terrible shape, no warm water, no heating! (outside temp is 10 Celsius..!) We are writing "bad emails" to the person who rented out this "Home".
My thought was "better a house, than an Airstream, it is more spacious!"
Forget it!!!
My "Bangles" is 10 times more comfortable, all appliances work (hot shower, furnace!!!)
I am sooooo disapointed about this "bloody house" here! Hopefully the Plumber will come tomorrow!

Anyhow, "Bangles" is still in the repairshop, we are waiting for the brake parts!
I am counting the days to go to Hamburg with my "big Baby", i promiss to sent nice pictures!!!!
Have a great time with the 31 limited!!!!

[PeterH-350LE]

Installed new wipers (thanks Brad!) and lo and behold, after cleaning out the wiper washer reservoir...it works. How cool is that!
I found this "apron" to snap into the engine compartment. Other than keeping water out, give me reason why I should put this back. Engine is running at 200 degrees even in the hot summer. What do you think I could gain by putting it back ?

[Punch]

Originally Posted by PeterH-Airstreamer

Installed new wipers (thanks Brad!) and lo and behold, after cleaning out the wiper washer reservoir...it works. How cool is that!
I found this "apron" to snap into the engine compartment. Other than keeping water out, give me reason why I should put this back. Engine is running at 200 degrees even in the hot summer. What do you think I could gain by putting it back ?

Mine has something much cruder doing the same job. I presume that job is to force air to pass through the radiator units. Just an insurance? I think I'd keep it.

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by Punch

Mine has something much cruder doing the same job. I presume that job is to force air to pass through the radiator units. Just an insurance? I think I'd keep it.

Now that makes sense, haven't looked at it that way. I thought of it being more of a blocking of air than helping it being forced down through the radiator...
Not being able to see beyond it when refueling and checking oil, would bother me a bit. I always like to check if something blew up or is about to

The one i have appears to be original equipment

[Punch]

Mine is just like a heavy rubberized curtain screwed in at the top edge, and can be lifted to see what is behind. However, it is torn and needs repairing, which I intend doing. I was considering riveting a row of eyes into the top edge of the curtain, and having simple hooks on the firewall, so that it could just be removed easily for inspection or maintenance.

[bkahler]

My old 84 310 has a heavy rubber air damn installed. Torn in a few places but still in place.

I plan on installing something similar in my Argosy. I do like the snap idea as it would make removal for maintenance a whole lot easier. I'll probably use Lift the dot fasteners as they are a lot easier to use, in my opinion at least

[PeterH-350LE]

Finally got around to installing the rear Centramatics on the 310. Just returned from a testrun and its very smooth back there. I am very pleased that I got them, now the search for the front solution continues..

[Roquefort]

Hi Peter, first of all, thank you for your kind "Airstreamers"-birthday wishes!!!!
France was nice as allways, exspecially the Town of "Trouville sur Mer".
We will see it again next year, WITH the 345!!!!!
i also bought these rear Centramatics, not INSTALLED yet.
Saw the airhose to fill the innertire.
How do you affix this then on the rim???
I am also wondering, if the Centramatics not block the airflow, to cool down the brake.
I also tried to get them for front, but they are discontinued by Centramatic for years.
I have ordered new tires here WITH "CE-Aproval", the only brand i can get here is "Hankook" in the 8R19.5 size.
Once they are installed, they will balance the wheels with lead weights.
ugly, but what shall i do...!

[shepherd57]

Peter

Do you have the model number for the Centramatics

[PeterH-350LE]

Originally Posted by shepherd57

Peter

Do you have the model number for the Centramatics

400-417 for the drive axle

[Punch]

Originally Posted by shepherd57

Peter

Do you have the model number for the Centramatics

Check out this thread:

http://www.airforums.com/forums/f159...cs-141043.html

[PeterH-350LE]

Took the 310 out for its first camp out on 100 mile round trip after 6 month of restoration and upgrades

Engine (EFI) power and performance @60 mph: excellent
Temp 190, hills and traffic lights 200
Oil consumption: none or minor
Oil leakage: very minor
Transmission shifting: excellent
Trans leaks: minor
Brakes: very good
Handling good to excellent with slight play in front end.
Drive comfort: good to excellent with 100 psi on rear airbags and 55 on front, rear of coach vibration free, front axle some vibration at highway speeds. My copilot Catstreams comment was: Most comfortable I have ever felt sitting in the passenger seat!!! (you know that means a lot )
all coach systems functional except water heater circuit boards (auto ignition fails)
Just love the rear twins, center bath, front gaucho and dinette layout.
got many thumbs up on the road and folks inquiring if it was for sale at the rally. "No Sorry"
This is a keeper and my personal favorite in size and layout of all the Classic Motorhomes I have owned.

[dadstoy]

Very cool Peter!


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