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03-28-2018, 06:59 AM
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#101
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Rivet Master  
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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What a joy to stumble across this thread and see what an incredibly creative mind and craftsman can do with an Airstream.
I have been wondering what to coat my roof with. Bus Kote it is with 2 coats of clear. Thanks!
Safe Travels, Dan
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03-28-2018, 07:10 AM
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#102
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Table envy
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Hittenstiehl
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03-28-2018, 07:27 AM
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#103
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sdmezurek
OH MY...... That is simply georgous..
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I completely agree.
I am so thankful for Air Forums. Because of it we learn about this incredible Airstream and others that are out there along with their very talented owners.
Dan
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03-28-2018, 12:18 PM
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#104
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3 Rivet Member 
1979 31' Sovereign
Black Diamond
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tkyoung04
Beautiful work. Can you show where/how you house your batteries?
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Here's my layout. Kept the last two added batteries close and most critical - kept all +/- cable lengths the same. Braced all lateral motion with angle iron. The weight keeps them held down.
Appreciate everyone's kind comments.     
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03-28-2018, 12:35 PM
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#105
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2 Rivet Member 
1970 27' Overlander
West Salem
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 94
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl
Table envy
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Truth!!
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03-28-2018, 12:41 PM
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#106
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3 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Black Diamond
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rugjenkins
Where did you find that table base. That's a cool table.
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EBay was best price for me. Rated 135lb 
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03-28-2018, 02:27 PM
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#107
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TouringDan
What a joy to stumble across this thread and see what an incredibly creative mind and craftsman can do with an Airstream.
I have been wondering what to coat my roof with. Bus Kote it is with 2 coats of clear. Thanks!
Safe Travels, Dan
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Dan,
Search forums a bit BEFORE you do clear coats over white BusKote...I recall a recent article that discussed this.
BusKote noted that clear coat eventually yellows, and prevents re-coating with fresh white--the white will not stick to the clear. They suggested just leaving the clear coat off, and refreshing occasionally.
See if you can find the thread...
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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03-29-2018, 10:15 PM
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#108
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmkrum
Dan,
Search forums a bit BEFORE you do clear coats over white BusKote...I recall a recent article that discussed this.
BusKote noted that clear coat eventually yellows, and prevents re-coating with fresh white--the white will not stick to the clear. They suggested just leaving the clear coat off, and refreshing occasionally.
See if you can find the thread...
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rmkrum
Will do a search. Thanks for pointing this out. I sure wouldn’t want to put anything over the BusKote that would prevent me from recoating it.
Dan
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03-31-2018, 05:25 AM
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#109
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3 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Black Diamond
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TouringDan
rmkrum
Will do a search. Thanks for pointing this out. I sure wouldn’t want to put anything over the BusKote that would prevent me from recoating it.
Dan
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http://www.hytechsales.com/prod2150.html
Flexi-Clear is completely non-yellowing, highly resistant to water, road salt, tar, oily grime and its natural hydrophobic film is easy to clean and maintain.
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07-12-2018, 06:35 AM
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#110
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1 Rivet Member 
Atoka
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 10
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Thanks for documenting and posting this wonderful re-do. I'm at the beginning of the same journey and will benefit from your efforts. Again, thanks.
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07-13-2018, 12:15 PM
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#111
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3 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Black Diamond
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DDFran
Thanks for documenting and posting this wonderful re-do. I'm at the beginning of the same journey and will benefit from your efforts. Again, thanks.
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Wish you the best with your renovation. It's worth all the blood, sweat and tears.
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07-14-2018, 06:19 AM
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#112
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4 Rivet Member 
1967 26' Overlander
Haute-Aboujagane
, New Brunswick
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 255
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Great work! It looks amazing!
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07-23-2018, 02:02 PM
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#113
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2 Rivet Member
1971 31' Sovereign
White Pigeon
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 54
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I know this was a couple years ago, but i recently bought a grizzly for my airstream as well. Did you have trouble getting insurance with a fireplace in yours? I'm a little worried no one will be willing to cover me.
Thanks!
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07-23-2018, 11:00 PM
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#114
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3 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Black Diamond
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emilyweav
I know this was a couple years ago, but i recently bought a grizzly for my airstream as well. Did you have trouble getting insurance with a fireplace in yours? I'm a little worried no one will be willing to cover me.
Thanks!
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To be honest I haven't gotten it insured yet. Procrastinating. Many people have them in their tiny homes and quite a few in their trailers. I don't expect it to be a problem. You'll love the fireplace!
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07-24-2018, 06:54 AM
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#115
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emilyweav
I know this was a couple years ago, but i recently bought a grizzly for my airstream as well. Did you have trouble getting insurance with a fireplace in yours? I'm a little worried no one will be willing to cover me.
Thanks!
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When you are obtaining insurance they typically don’t ask you if you have a fireplace in your Airstream. I don’t think it will be a problem.
Dan
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07-24-2018, 07:35 AM
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#116
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2 Rivet Member
1971 31' Sovereign
White Pigeon
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 54
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freezer and fridge
i am super intrigued with your choice of fridge and freezer. Would you be willing to add some additional information about your choice? I'm also trying to keep it as open as possible and it seems like being able to have them not take up as much height would be very beneficial
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07-24-2018, 11:03 PM
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#117
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3 Rivet Member
1979 31' Sovereign
Black Diamond
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 193
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emilyweav
i am super intrigued with your choice of fridge and freezer. Would you be willing to add some additional information about your choice? I'm also trying to keep it as open as possible and it seems like being able to have them not take up as much height would be very beneficial
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Whynter FM-85G 85-Quart Portable Refrigerator/Freezer, Platinum https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002W8GV8S..._yqawBbCJ94FAX
They are 12vDC or 110vAC. Fast freeze to -8 work as either fridge or freezer. You don't lose cooling when opening like on a stand up.
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07-25-2018, 06:58 AM
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#118
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2 Rivet Member
1971 31' Sovereign
White Pigeon
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pygmypoacher
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I know you use solar, but how much energy do these take to keep them operational during realistic use? I want the option of boondocking but haven't decided if I want solar yet. Would these drain batteries ridiculously fast? Thanks for all of the information! I love your set up!
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07-25-2018, 08:39 AM
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#119
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1 Rivet Member
1988 32' Excella
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 6
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The forum is a love/waste relationship for me. When I sign on to look up threads on a current project (water heater in this case) the search inevitably gets hijacked by . Love reading and learning from others experience/ waste a lot of time doing it. Is there a help group for this?
Thanks Pygmypoacher for taking the time over the years to continue to upgrade your very beautiful and unique AS and for answering all the questions that your creativeness generates.
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07-25-2018, 09:04 PM
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#120
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by emilyweav
I know you use solar, but how much energy do these take to keep them operational during realistic use? I want the option of boondocking but haven't decided if I want solar yet. Would these drain batteries ridiculously fast? Thanks for all of the information! I love your set up!
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We have a 65 qt Dometic fridge that we have in our Tundra when we camp in the Airstream or my Golf when I go solo tent camping. When it is running I believe it uses about 50 watts of power. I don’t believe it is practical to operate it without solar.  
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