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12-09-2015, 07:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2012 23' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB International
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Sugar Valley
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water hookup confusion
With the confusion people were having with hooking the water supply hose to the black tank rinse, I thought I would make a different piece to screw into the water connection when the hose is not in use. Currently, both of the plugs are black, and I can see myself getting in a hurry and doing the same thing. The plug I made is aluminum, so at least it is a different color.
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12-09-2015, 07:53 PM
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Some Guy
1968 26' Overlander
2021 25' Globetrotter
Nashville
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Nice - Stainless? Making more?
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12-09-2015, 08:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 23' Flying Cloud
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Material is 7075-t6 aluminum. Way overkill but what I had. Can always make more as programs are stored.
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12-10-2015, 10:12 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 23' Flying Cloud
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Sugar Valley
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Dang. Tough crowd. Thought I would get a few more pats on the back for that idea!!
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12-10-2015, 10:27 AM
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Rivet Master 
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
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Awesome idea nicely executed!
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12-10-2015, 10:27 AM
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
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Feel better now? :-)
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12-10-2015, 10:38 AM
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Rivet Master 
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike S.
Dang. Tough crowd. Thought I would get a few more pats on the back for that idea!!
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Hey - I'm totally in awe! You deserve huge kudos.
Do you have one that says "black flush"? Or even a blank? I'd rather put it there since that's used far less than the city water connection so hooking up at a site doesn't require the extra step but flushing the tank does.
Other than that - grand slam! 🙏
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12-10-2015, 11:01 AM
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3 Rivet Member
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Good idea. "Black flush" is easy enough to do. Blank is easier. Just something different to avoid any mishaps.
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12-10-2015, 11:14 AM
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2008 25' Classic
Full Time
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Too many details to think about that can screw up your trailer. I've had some major blunders that I got lucky on and when I look back it all comes down to "haste makes waste". Don't rush yourself.
Kelvin
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12-10-2015, 11:55 AM
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Being a little on the dense side, I need a very clear path of follow. See below.
Brian
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12-10-2015, 12:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
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I just breathe deeply and read the label that says Caution Sewer Flusher.
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12-10-2015, 12:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member
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And that's what I try to do most of the time. But, that one time when I pull into a campsite at midnight, and am really tired from driving all day, maybe a different plug will keep me from making a mistake. Can't imagine cleaning that up.
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12-10-2015, 12:32 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
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Mike S., that is a really terrific idea! It certainly would have been nice if AS came with color significant entry plugs, to avoid mistakes. I will look for a different color plug for my new BAMBI for next season. You are so right...that mistake could be 'nasty'!
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12-10-2015, 12:51 PM
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Rivet Master
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Custom machining is very cool. Nice job. I like that shinny stuff. Keep on cutting. Pat
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12-10-2015, 10:25 PM
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Some Guy
1968 26' Overlander
2021 25' Globetrotter
Nashville
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I'd buy one of each if you offer them up for sale. I haven't made the mistake yet, but last trip out, we ran into a friend (doesn't own an airstream) who offered to help me set camp. He hooked the water up. Before he turned it on I shouted to let me turn the water on. Went to check, and he had water hooked up to grey water. Whew ... could have been bad!
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12-11-2015, 05:18 AM
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How could he hook it up to gray water?
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12-11-2015, 09:35 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 23' Flying Cloud
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Sugar Valley
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new plugs
Had requests for doing a black flush plug. This is how they turned out. And how they look on my trailer. If interested in purchasing, send me a private message, and I will discuss details. Thanks in advance, Mike Sorry for the sideways pictures.
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12-11-2015, 11:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
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I'm in!! Nice job!!
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12-11-2015, 09:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
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Question. Is there a loop or something to tie this to the AS. It looks super nice and might grow legs...
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12-11-2015, 10:56 PM
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Some Guy
1968 26' Overlander
2021 25' Globetrotter
Nashville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by avionstream
How could he hook it up to gray water?
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I meant the blackwater wash input
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