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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-25-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 707
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Back issues Airstream Life Magazine

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

52 issues of Airstream Life magazine, beginning Summer 2004,...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-18-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 441
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
1959 Airstream Tradewind 24 - Oregon

Title: 1959 Airstream Tradewind 24 - Oregon
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Extensive professional renovation. All components function as they should.
30 photos available...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 04-07-2017, 09:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,847
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I have a price listing for 1960 models. 18'...

I have a price listing for 1960 models. 18' Traveler "standard" trim level was $2995.
22' Flying Cloud "standard" $3850. Land Yacht $4495. International $4995.
Sorry, no listing for Globetrotter in...
Forum: Photography 12-19-2016, 07:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,480
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I have an Epson 3800. It's one big puppy to move...

I have an Epson 3800. It's one big puppy to move around frequently. Could yours ride on top of the bed while in transit, perhaps tied in place (probably not necessary)? I'd soon tire of moving it...
Forum: Photography 09-12-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,161
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Adobe sells the combination of Lightroom and...

Adobe sells the combination of Lightroom and Photoshop for $9.99 a month per its subscription model. It is also possible to purchase Lightroom software outright but Adobe does not update/upgrade this...
Forum: Photography 09-11-2016, 09:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,161
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
What DHRoberts said

Adobe Lightroom is exceedingly capable, broad, and rich. There is a learning curve but there are ample rewards for doing so. Adobe's subscription model is widely disliked by many (including myself)...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-01-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,962
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Oregon Ducks fan

Not my trailer! But one well known here in Oregon.
Click on the photo for a larger image.
Forum: 1952-1960 Caravanner 08-01-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 32,183
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
A very lucky find! 57-58 Caravanners are the best...

A very lucky find! 57-58 Caravanners are the best of all vintage trailers, sez me. You have a lot of labor and $$ in front of you, but the end result could be outstanding. Do her justice -
Mark
Forum: On The Road... 07-10-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,761
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Gerald - I've taken the ferry to Vancouver...

Gerald -
I've taken the ferry to Vancouver Island towing a boat many times, but never with my Airstream and never from Port Angeles. BC ferries generally run close to scheduled departure and arrival...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-08-2016, 12:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 13,421
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Our wheels are steel, powder coated the same...

Our wheels are steel, powder coated the same shade of blue as the (replacement) "Airstream" and "Tradewind" nameplates from Vintage Trailer Supply.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-31-2016, 07:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,463
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I got no spark with a half-dozen on/off...

I got no spark with a half-dozen on/off switchings today. Hoping for continued similar performance. The switch (made by Marinco) is rated for 275 continuous amps and 475 intermittent amps.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-31-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,463
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I replaced my two Lifeline AGM's today and added...

I replaced my two Lifeline AGM's today and added a battery disconnect switch. It disconnects the positive side of the batteries from my 12 volt fuse panel. Lifeline says "Disconnect the negative...
Forum: Networking 05-23-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,621
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Dave - I'll send you a PM with info. Mark

Dave -
I'll send you a PM with info.
Mark
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 05-20-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,089
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Chris - I have a friend in Bellvue who has had...

Chris -
I have a friend in Bellvue who has had a lot of work done on two Airstreams at Westcraft RV in Fife. His trailer is there currently - after pressure testing, several sources of his leaks...
Forum: Tires 04-29-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,997
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Caffeinated - Just saw your post about getting...

Caffeinated -
Just saw your post about getting new Michelins for the trailer and wanted to pass along my experience today. An hour ago I was asking about Michelin tires for my trailer at Costco here...
Forum: On The Road... 04-25-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,443
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Toothpull - I took another look at the CG map...

Toothpull -
I took another look at the CG map online. My error: H&I are indeed full hookups and L&M are south loops, not north. Apologies . . .
Mark
Forum: On The Road... 04-24-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,443
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Re: Ft. Stevens. You can see a map of the...

Re: Ft. Stevens.
You can see a map of the campground online.
Note that only loops L & M are full hookups and are on the north side of the CG. Others are power and water but no sewer (there is a CG...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-03-2016, 10:34 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 26,693
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Leveling is a non-issue for my trailer. If I'm...

Leveling is a non-issue for my trailer. If I'm comfortable lying down in bed, my refrig is also comfortable. Cannot the Interstate level this well?
If not, why not?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-03-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 26,693
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
The Interstate's electric-only refrig and it's...

The Interstate's electric-only refrig and it's power hunger was a deal breaker for me. Otherwise, I was very interested in the Interstate. I'd much prefer a 2-way 110 VAC or propane refrig like I now...
Forum: 1965-1969 Sovereign 02-29-2016, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,766
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I don'gt know if they will have what you need,...

I don'gt know if they will have what you need, but Antique Gas Stoves in LA would be a place to ask. They re-coated my burner grates with black porcelain and also repaired a cracked one. They have...
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2016, 08:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,443
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I've driven this multiple time with my trailer....

I've driven this multiple time with my trailer. The route is easy and comfortable - no road stretches to be concerned about. There are a large number of remarkably nice campgrounds from which to...
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2016, 08:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Joe - We've stayed there twice, both times for...

Joe -
We've stayed there twice, both times for a week in the Fall, after Labor Day. It's only a few blocks from the west entrance to the park. Sites are large, park is large, quiet, it's fully...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-20-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,694
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I had a pole barn where I kept the trailer for 15...

I had a pole barn where I kept the trailer for 15 years. Then we moved. I really miss having that space. I had a tight approach in order to back the trailer into place. If you have the space, best...
Forum: Tires 02-15-2016, 08:05 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,203
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
GregU - Many thanks for posting that. I have...

GregU -
Many thanks for posting that. I have Maxi's that are due for replacement and planned to do so this spring. I've changed my plans after learning this.
Mark
Forum: On The Road... 01-30-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,317
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
9 miles west of the part is Mountain Meadow RV...

9 miles west of the part is Mountain Meadow RV park in the town of Hungry Horse.
Forum: Photography 01-27-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,262
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Major Tom - Your optimum camera choice may...

Major Tom -
Your optimum camera choice may depend on what you want to do with it: snapshots, street photography, portraits, landscape, birds in flight, macro. The cameras you list, and their...
Forum: On The Road... 01-24-2016, 08:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,480
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Oops! That should have read "just north of...

Oops! That should have read "just north of Brookings" - not Bandon. The area runs from north of Harris Beach State Park up to Pistol River.
Forum: On The Road... 01-24-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,480
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Multiple times with trailer - a pleasant drive...

Multiple times with trailer - a pleasant drive until you get close to SF. Plan a route around the city. The hills and curves on 101 are not at all problematic. I'd highly recommend taking the loop...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-22-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 177,330
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Whitegs - I loosened the nuts/bolts with a...

Whitegs -
I loosened the nuts/bolts with a 15/16" socket, but did not completely disassemble. I used the spring arms to rotate the sockets out/away from the centerline and lubed top and bottom...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-21-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 177,330
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Whitegs - I had an identical experience. It...

Whitegs -
I had an identical experience. It resolved completely using some of Equalizer's "High Performance Lubricant" and adjusting settings with a torque wrench. Now it's no effort at all. I...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-15-2016, 05:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Thank you Janet!

Thank you Janet!
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-15-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,097
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Agree 100%. Exceptionally annoying, even when...

Agree 100%. Exceptionally annoying, even when compared with other obnoxious pop-up ads on other websites.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-13-2016, 03:04 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,388
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I towed a '92 29-foot Excella with a Hensley for...

I towed a '92 29-foot Excella with a Hensley for 8 years, 33,000 miles.
For the past 4 years I've towed my '59 Tradewind with an Equalizer hitch, 20,000 miles.
The Hensley is much more expensive...
Forum: Refrigerators 12-30-2015, 08:28 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,228
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Protagonist- Many thanks. I can see how spatial...

Protagonist-
Many thanks. I can see how spatial constraints make a swap to propane impossible. But it surprises me that Airstream would be ok packaging a power hungry fridge and marginal battery...
Forum: Refrigerators 12-29-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,228
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Thanks Bob. My best choice may be staying put -...

Thanks Bob. My best choice may be staying put - 2x Lifeline AGM's 105 AH each and a refer I can run for days with no worries about battery drain. I have a generator but use it as little as possible....
Forum: Refrigerators 12-29-2015, 09:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,228
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I'm perplexed. I became very interested in the...

I'm perplexed. I became very interested in the Airstream Interstate after touring two at Yellowstone this fall. But the refrigerator's electricity hunger gives me pause. How is this better than a...
Forum: The Rally Zone 12-26-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 29,483
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Not to worry. The fire is threatening the town of...

Not to worry. The fire is threatening the town of Solimar Beach, CA, which is 1062 miles south of Astoria & Ft. Stevens State Park. Portland has had the wettest December on record.
Mark
Forum: Dollars & Cents 11-05-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,479
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Tony - I was pleased with my dealings with: ...

Tony -
I was pleased with my dealings with:
Duke Charpentier
Specialty Vehicle Appraisal
510 SW 34th St.
Vancouver, WA 98660
360-693-4993
www.vehicleappraisers.com
It helps the appraiser if...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-09-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,778
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I have a friend in Bellvue who had extensive work...

I have a friend in Bellvue who had extensive work done at a shop in Fife for a body separation issue. He was 110% pleased with the quality of the work and the capabilities of the shop. He sent me...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2015, 08:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,733
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
VERY sorry to hear the Elvis Cafe is no more....

VERY sorry to hear the Elvis Cafe is no more. That was a great place with amazing decor. Can't say I remember much about the food, but the people and the interior were special. I made several stops...
Forum: On The Road... 07-06-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Highway 199 is two lane and does curve a lot...

Highway 199 is two lane and does curve a lot going over the coast range. I've driven it towing my trailer - I'd say it was no problem. Sorry, I don't know a campground around Vancouver. If you can,...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-18-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,291
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I'd say neither.

I'd say neither.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-18-2015, 10:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,291
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
I didn't want to put an electric jack on my '59....

I didn't want to put an electric jack on my '59. I used the top wind (original I think) jack a few years, but it gave up the ghost and I replaced it with a side wind. I find the side wind much easier...
Forum: Boondocking 06-13-2015, 09:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,386
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
This is a great road - a piece of Americana worth...

This is a great road - a piece of Americana worth the effort. Facilities and amenities are virtually nonexistent. I didn't see anywhere designated to park a trailer but no shortage of places to...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 05-29-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,306
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Charlie- The serial# will be a more accurate...

Charlie-
The serial# will be a more accurate reflection of the model year than what is written on the title. Having been remodeled is both a plus and a minus: an old trailer like this might be most...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Overlander 05-28-2015, 09:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,306
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Charlie - That S/N and 29' length would make it...

Charlie -
That S/N and 29' length would make it a 1954 Liner.
1954 Liner 29'/30' - Vintage Airstream (https://vintageairstream.com/photo-archives/1954-liner-2930/)
To my knowledge, that is a...
Forum: Windows & Screens 05-15-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,812
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
1+ to what Thalweg said. I had minor leaks onto...

1+ to what Thalweg said. I had minor leaks onto the interior surface of both my front and back windows - none at all since I sealed the eyebrows above the windows with Acryl-R.
Forum: Trailer Values 04-28-2015, 08:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,911
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
What a shame! Looks to be a '59 or '60, a...

What a shame! Looks to be a '59 or '60, a wonderful trailer if in good shape. But this will require multiple tens of thousands of dollars, months of full time labor, and all the king's horses and all...
Forum: On The Road... 02-26-2015, 03:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,205
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Another variation for you. I drive twice a year...

Another variation for you. I drive twice a year to visit my mother who lives west of Phoenix, and I've taken the trailer this route quite a few times. The route I would choose as my first choice...
Forum: On The Road... 02-09-2015, 09:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,352
Posted By Mark Wiltrakis
Lynn - I travel to the Phoenix area twice a...

Lynn -
I travel to the Phoenix area twice a year to visit family. Hands down my favorite route is 395 along the east slope of the Sierras, especially in Spring when the mountains are snow covered....
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