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04-07-2006, 02:39 PM
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Rivet Master  
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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Grey tank
I am looking for a pre-70's Airstream. I noticed that the earlier models do not have grey water tanks. Is it difficult to install one? Do I need one? We did own a fifth wheel and had the luxury of one but do not imagine not having a grey water tank.
Thanks, Neil.
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04-07-2006, 02:42 PM
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Naysayer
1968 24' Tradewind
Russellville
, earth
Join Date: Jun 2005
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I'm not sure when they became a standard feature but I do know that the one on my '68 Trade Wind is a retrofit. The easist way to go is to get a 'blue' tank and use that.
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04-07-2006, 03:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,850
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Originally Posted by anholman
I am looking for a pre-70's Airstream. I noticed that the earlier models do not have grey water tanks. Is it difficult to install one? Do I need one? We did own a fifth wheel and had the luxury of one but do not imagine not having a grey water tank.
Thanks, Neil.
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Neil,
Grey tanks became standard in about 1974, what year was your fifth wheel?
Bill
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1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
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04-07-2006, 04:27 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
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From the best I can determine they were optional in 1973-74 became standard equipment in 1975, however be forewarned that the they are miniscule....IIRC the one on my rear bath 1975 is a whopping 10 gallons  about enough for a good shower or two sinks full of dirty dishes  I don't think they increased the size until into the 80's.
Aaron 
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04-07-2006, 04:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
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That is why we op'ted for a '75. The Black is 10 the gray 18....
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04-07-2006, 06:06 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
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Originally Posted by balrgn
That is why we op'ted for a '75. The Black is 10 the gray 18.... |
balgrn,
Ya made me go look You must have a center bath? In the 1975 Sovereign rear bath the black tank is 20 gallons and the gray is 10....I guess Airstream just figured us 31' rear bath owners were full of it  
Aaron
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04-07-2006, 06:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Don't take many showers to fill, that is the down side. Small black is no biggie. Beats standin in Brackish when the tank is full
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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04-07-2006, 07:04 PM
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Rivet Monster
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
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Originally Posted by balrgn
Don't take many showers to fill, that is the down side. Small black is no biggie. Beats standin in Brackish when the tank is full |
We have lots of thirsty racoons where we camp...   they just lap up that grey water 
Aaron
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WBCCI #XXXX AIR #2495
Why are we in this basket...and where are we going
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04-07-2006, 09:12 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1967 30' Sovereign
Leavenworth
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2004
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We know, we know.....
See, Aaron, even the raccoons know you're full of it...
We've known it for a while too...
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67 Sovereign, double bed, rear bath-"Moby"
2005 Dodge Ram 2500 Hemi, Quad Cab-"Ahab"
"Vintage trailer, vintage owners" 
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04-08-2006, 04:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Originally Posted by wahoonc
We have lots of thirsty racoons where we camp... they just lap up that grey water
Aaron |
I hear ya, I always thought it was the waste water fairy..
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'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
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www.balrgn.com
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04-08-2006, 06:43 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
Currently Looking...
Milwaukee
, Wisconsin
Join Date: May 2004
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Someone once told me that a lot of the blue tanks develop holes in the bottom, even when they are brand new. Anyone else know about this phenomenon?
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