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Forum: 2007 Safari SE 11-03-2012, 04:50 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,476
Posted By txstreamer
Repair shop north of Atlanta in Ellijay

I live in the same area and have always used an Airstream Repair shop in Ellijay
called North Georgia Airstream 770-845-0769. North Georgia Airstream Repair Camper Repair Center - Home...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-07-2011, 05:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,606
Posted By txstreamer
Thanks for the tip. I will be careful with the...

Thanks for the tip. I will be careful with the freezer door.

I also should have mentioned my back up source was Palomino Parts in Michigan. 800-297-5830.
Price was really good too. $700.00 for...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-06-2011, 06:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,606
Posted By txstreamer
Great Price on New Dometic Fridge RM2510

Incase anyone is searching for a new Dometic at a good price.
I found a brand new Dometic 2 way at adventurerv.net in North Carolina for $709.00 plus $85. bucks to truck it here. Got here in two...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-26-2011, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,208
Posted By txstreamer
Boy I have a lot to learn. I thought parallel and...

Boy I have a lot to learn. I thought parallel and series was the same thing... Back to the books! Some one needs to write a book on hooking solar to airstreams... I would be the first to buy it.
I...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-25-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,208
Posted By txstreamer
Controller wiring to bus bar or batteries?

The 8wg wire coming off the controller - where does it connect to? The battery buss bar in the 12v fuse panel or directly on the batteries?
I have 2 battteries in separate compartments, 2' appart on...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-24-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,877
Posted By txstreamer
Actually, I mean in the 12V fuse box along the...

Actually, I mean in the 12V fuse box along the right end?
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-24-2011, 06:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,877
Posted By txstreamer
NevadaGeo, So, the wires from the...

NevadaGeo,

So, the wires from the controller do not even go on the batteries, they go on the terminals next to the fuse box? Correct?
Lynn
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-24-2011, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,877
Posted By txstreamer
Thanks guys. Good info. The two batteries I have...

Thanks guys. Good info. The two batteries I have in my AS are Deep Cycle Marine 175 Batteries from Bass Pro. The have the quick disconnects on them. I have uploaded 2 picts. The Solar kit I would...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-23-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,877
Posted By txstreamer
Solar panel to AS battery hookup question

Does anyone know if I can connect an 80 watt solar panel, (while charging out in the sun) to the batteries in my Airsteam if they are also in use and hooked up in my Airstream at the same time. Or do...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-29-2010, 06:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,493
Posted By txstreamer
Ran new wires to brakes. Still wont work...

Need some tips here.... I had no trailer brakes on my 1979 tradewind. 25' dual axle.
Ran new wires from plug wiring to brakes. (Truck is all good - no problem there)
I have power to the wiring to...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 09-29-2010, 05:59 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,476
Posted By txstreamer
Thought I fixed the leak at the back wall.....?? Still leaking. HELP!

So, I removed the back trim between the bumper and the back of the airstream. Found a large uncaulked gap. My 1979 rear bath, 25' tradewind was leaking badly only the sub floor at the interior back...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-16-2010, 03:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
Posted By txstreamer
Here's what I did. I cut the whole dang thing...

Here's what I did. I cut the whole dang thing out. I removed the regulator and the pop off valve. I reblumbed with 1/2" PEX. Used a "shark bite" connection to connect to the indoor 1/2 " water...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-14-2010, 05:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
Posted By txstreamer
I removed the whole regulator and drain line ....

I removed the whole regulator and drain line . Installed a Pex linein it's place. Hooked up to garden hose. All good. Going to get a regulator that screws on the end of the hose to control flow...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-11-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,225
Posted By txstreamer
This happened to me last month. I have a 79'...

This happened to me last month. I have a 79' tradewind.
You can get a key at Out of Doors Mart, www.odmrv.com (https://www.odmrv.com)
Type in the work "key" in the search window in the parts...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-07-2010, 01:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,449
Posted By txstreamer
water coming out pressure regualtor drain line when on city water

When I use water/water pump from my storage tank. All OK.
When I hook up to city water, water leaks from the drain line under my AS. This black plastic drain line is connected to the pressure...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-07-2010, 06:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,553
Posted By txstreamer
Aircraft stripper worked.

So I took your advice and went to Advanced Auto Parts. Bought Aircraft aluminum stripper in a spray can. Wore vapor mask, long sleeves, chemical resistant gloves, safety glasses, long pants... you...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-31-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,553
Posted By txstreamer
how can I remove the blue and red pinstriping?

Ok, so I stripped all the clear coat off with Removal. The pinstriping won't come off. It is old, weathered and has kind of "shattered" for a lack of better terms. It's in a million pieces, so no way...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 08-23-2010, 03:06 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,476
Posted By txstreamer
Leak at rear of Airstream and trunk

Ok guys, here it is. I just drilled out all the rivots and pulled off the back trim on my 1979 15' TradeWind. Sure enough - big huge gap, no caulking. I cleaned it up and will caulk, wait till that...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 08-23-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,476
Posted By txstreamer
Well, get this. I have a 1979 Tradewind. It has...

Well, get this. I have a 1979 Tradewind. It has been leaking at the back of the trailer where the bumper meets the back of the AIrstream. I have been going nuts trying to figure out where it is...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 07-26-2010, 06:29 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By txstreamer
I would love to have a copy of your water hatch...

I would love to have a copy of your water hatch key. (Coloradobus) Thanks! 706-455-5323
If for some reason that does not work, Richinny, you have a great idea! I am camping in Helen at Entoa next...
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-25-2010, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,555
Posted By txstreamer
locked out

It looks from the photo that the lock is partially turned. Where is the key? I would try spraying some "lock ease" in the lock and then trying the key. You may want to push on the door as you do...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 07-25-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By txstreamer
i checked

I checked the lock. There is no code on it or anything for that matter. I will try the code you gave me. How did you come up with that code?
Thanks
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-25-2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,249
Posted By txstreamer
faulty switch

My 1979 tradewind was doing the same thing. The switch at the main controller over the stove was not working all the time. I have a second power switch in the bath. That one works fine. The problem...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-25-2010, 12:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,525
Posted By txstreamer
Have no idea...

I have redone a lot of Airstreams and i have never come accross anything like those. I bet it all goes to some kind of camping accessory and not the AS.
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 07-25-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,160
Posted By txstreamer
Need a water inlet door key 1979 TW

Hey, Does anyone have a 1979 25' Tradewind? I have no key to the water inlet door. It is in the locked and opened position so I can't close it. I was told that another 1979 water door key would be...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 07-24-2010, 06:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,164
Posted By txstreamer
Finally got a truck to tow and AS is ready to roll

I recently moved full time to Blue Ridge GA. I have a 1979 25' Tradewind. I have been redoing the whold inside. I was working on getting a truck to pull it without dropping a fortune since it would...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 12-04-2007, 11:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,052
Posted By txstreamer
rallyin Blanco

I will be going. I booked my space at the Blanco State park a few weeks ago.
1979, 25' Trade Wind
:wally: What is the Rally schedule?
TXSTREAMER
Lynn Haber Kerrville TX 78028WBCCI #5214...
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