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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-13-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 290
Posted By crestonrv
wheel well trim 74 2023 - Tennessee

have 3 sets of wheel well trim pieces part 684937 inner and 884936 outer

closed shop is left over inventory .

retail for 246.42 a set

i'll sell all 3 new sets for 200.00 freight
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-15-2023, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,235
Posted By crestonrv
9" wc = low

9" wc = low
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-13-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 847
Posted By crestonrv
poss/neg CABLES go to inverter terms , earth bond...

poss/neg CABLES go to inverter terms , earth bond normally on side of inverter go to good frame ground . note use a sustantial clean copper wire for earth bond 2000 watts is not a toy . 10ga. would...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-13-2023, 02:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 951
Posted By crestonrv
twist lock connection check for neutral to hots...

twist lock connection check for neutral to hots coming into brkr box .
should show 120vac between neutral and hot and earth bond and hot if not unplu and check connections in plug . check cord...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-13-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By crestonrv
you may want to seek professional help as floor...

you may want to seek professional help as floor replacement also incorporates frame repair! which will require welding and such .
talked to kevin at p+s in ohio a while ago he said is 2 years out on...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-13-2023, 02:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 451
Posted By crestonrv
rivet shaver - Tennessee

olympic rivet shaver , used with case and instructions have 2 , closed shop .

keep 1 as still have a potload of oly's sell extra 1 , is newer of 2 but the old 1 i beveled the edge where touches...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-13-2023, 02:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 316
Posted By crestonrv
cyclo polisher - Tennessee

cyclo polisher with some new pads and extra pair of new style heads

mod 5 done 2 trlrs with it .

also have extra shaver , keeping 1 sell the other 1 150.00 works fine



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Forum: General Repair Forum 05-19-2021, 03:16 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 34,542
Posted By crestonrv
measure drop is center of spindle to center of...

measure drop is center of spindle to center of beam . normally a 4"
transition to torsion requires 22degree down with reverse bracket .
will require some precise mounting /welding of axle mounting...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-13-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,538
Posted By crestonrv
sinks in good condition are worth saving ,...

sinks in good condition are worth saving , fiberglass tub if u intend to reuse ( can sand and paint with 2 stage ) everything else we incinerate or scrap for metal value .
unless u r doing a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-11-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,920
Posted By crestonrv
astrodome or 14" x 14" ?

astrodome or 14" x 14" ?
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-27-2018, 09:33 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,248
Posted By crestonrv
dometic released to public a bunch of units in...

dometic released to public a bunch of units in that era that were improperly assembled . expect to find cap tube run on top of compressor - compressor vibration wears through cap tube and refrigerant...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-29-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,471
Posted By crestonrv
Chilhowie in Knoxville , out of doors mart in...

Chilhowie in Knoxville , out of doors mart in north Carolina ( Colfax )
you might consider shopping there for your trade , dlrs prefer to service what THEY sell.
your atwood problem can be...
Forum: Axles 04-14-2018, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,602
Posted By crestonrv
theres always the fun prospect of being miles...

theres always the fun prospect of being miles from home and snapping a spindle because u have no suspension . those should be henchen axles . so some mod to plate will be needed to install torqueflex...
Forum: Trailer Values 04-01-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,021
Posted By crestonrv
5000.00 tops . restore or renovate ? I own a...

5000.00 tops . restore or renovate ? I own a renovation shop so am able to give you a lucid idea of the real dollars involved . 1968 was 50 years ago . this was built as a camper ! go to beach for...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-02-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,583
Posted By crestonrv
send me a pic . I am looking for a click fast for...

send me a pic . I am looking for a click fast for a 76 in a 62 tradewind .
have it working with an electric element clamped to clickfast post and t-stat install inside ( out of rm 7030 ) customer...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-02-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,628
Posted By crestonrv
correct method is to run bead of grey vulkem...

correct method is to run bead of grey vulkem around hole , set & rivet vent then clean off excess sealant so doesn't show . next best is dicor over screws and around edge overlapping edge , is...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-31-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,069
Posted By crestonrv
we must be doing something wrong here . last year...

we must be doing something wrong here . last year we replaced subfloor front and rear on 07 tradewind , new vinyl front to rear plus seal up several leaks ( done before we put in floor ! out the door...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-20-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,905
Posted By crestonrv
agm

a minor solar panel 15/20 watts is the real answer .
a 7amp charge controller for you fancy guys or a 7 amp diode for the poverty stricken will work fine 15 watts gives you a nominal charge of 1.1...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-20-2017, 11:15 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,605
Posted By crestonrv
flooring goes on before body , stapled around...

flooring goes on before body , stapled around edge . then body goes on top .
is fiberglass backed so very stable . not normally glued and if is glue used is a release type contact ( can be pulled...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-04-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 18,446
Posted By crestonrv
hate to chime in but we have been fighting leaks...

hate to chime in but we have been fighting leaks here since 06/07 fit & finish getting progressively worse .
new pan free ac installs will leak , just a matter of time , gaskets not well supported .
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-05-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,770
Posted By crestonrv
ood mart 866-636-2267 appx 100.00 ea. has some...

ood mart 866-636-2267 appx 100.00 ea. has some left for penguin , way better than cups . I have 3 but saving for my customers. cups require that you use extra gasket and reinforce roof as a/c gasket...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-24-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,281
Posted By crestonrv
pull floor , do from under = a lot of work ...

pull floor , do from under = a lot of work
this area is also critical as is flex point for pin load .
pulling body off 31' is huge job and unsupported body has to be handled with extreme care !
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-20-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,316
Posted By crestonrv
install 50 amp box under bed or where can access...

install 50 amp box under bed or where can access ( your 30 amp box is in d/s/r overhead ? ) pull 30 amp shore cord back into trlr , cut plug off and feed into 50 amp box . hook to 30 amp brkr in 50...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-20-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 696
Posted By crestonrv
in a mobile home / house inspectors used to...

in a mobile home / house inspectors used to require a copper pigtail be wire nutted to alum then to circuit . pretty sure that nowdays replacement is required though rv's require no inspection ,...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-20-2017, 12:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,148
Posted By crestonrv
buck rivet repair is substantially more expensive...

buck rivet repair is substantially more expensive and will often total a trailer .
Olympics properly installed and shaved have negligible impact on life/serviceability of unit . I personally have...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-20-2017, 12:39 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,557
Posted By crestonrv
vulkem , grey . rub into seams , suspect...

vulkem , grey .
rub into seams , suspect rivets from exterior and wash off excess with mineral spirits . washing towards seam .
Pull interior skin to seal from inside is borderline insane , a lot...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-20-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By crestonrv
ps crimping tool for pex , if u buy tool and...

ps crimping tool for pex , if u buy tool and crimp fittings will cost less than the shark bites lone and u get to keep tool .
low point drains , water heater bypass , remote tank fill for potable...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-20-2017, 12:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,018
Posted By crestonrv
we charge 1200.00 for replumb , includes new...

we charge 1200.00 for replumb , includes new faucets and city water in on sidewall .
toilet is extra , if aqua magic 5 is 125.00 for sealand ect... more .
u might want to add grey tank while you...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-20-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,068
Posted By crestonrv
take amp draw on whole trailer with ac off ,...

take amp draw on whole trailer with ac off , write it down .
turn on ac , on high fan fan pulls max 3.2 amps if you show more ( subtract first reading ) comp is running with lost charge if not...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-17-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 36,080
Posted By crestonrv
put in inverter/charger , eliminate converter ....

put in inverter/charger , eliminate converter . go with a/c refer 3/400.00 and run off inverter . precision temp for on demand hot water = reliable and exterior looks like it belongs there .
mr...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-19-2017, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,716
Posted By crestonrv
pull belly and do full inspection so u know whats...

pull belly and do full inspection so u know whats there .
we are far away but seems mark at airstreamguy.com is within striking distance of u
Forum: Axles 02-09-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,428
Posted By crestonrv
as long as spindles are good and springs not...

as long as spindles are good and springs not collapsed you are fine . brakes should be replaced unless are contemporary. if round magnets replace backing plate assy .
Forum: General Appliance Topics 02-09-2017, 02:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,764
Posted By crestonrv
how big is trlr ? full timers and snow birds want...

how big is trlr ? full timers and snow birds want over , weekenders not so much ! the little 1s heat right up with oven on .
here under 25' get stovetop most of the time .
be aware new stoves...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 02-09-2017, 02:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,894
Posted By crestonrv
if u decide to make 1 , might as well make both...

if u decide to make 1 , might as well make both and if you're going to do that make me a few while you are at it !
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-09-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,725
Posted By crestonrv
have 49 spartanette , caution wear mask to get...

have 49 spartanette , caution wear mask to get rid of original insulation ! got massive sinus infection , took weeks to get rid of.
also had some frame issues , replaced tongue and 3 front x...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-18-2016, 12:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,958
Posted By crestonrv
I guess that is the result when you try to remove...

I guess that is the result when you try to remove the anodized finish from aluminum . the shop should have known better !
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-24-2016, 02:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,540
Posted By crestonrv
have seen this system have conflict between...

have seen this system have conflict between controllers .
on the freedom hf inverter chrgr when ac is applied to coach with active solar .
the inverter blows fault code as reads 13vdc + at batts ...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-13-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,811
Posted By crestonrv
I don't know what manufacturer is not bonding...

I don't know what manufacturer is not bonding their dc system but needs bonded ! the entire body /frame of your streamline/silverstreak is ground . is ground and bond for a/c and dc . all rv's...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-13-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,246
Posted By crestonrv
sissor jacks , appx 80.00 a pair , make sure u...

sissor jacks , appx 80.00 a pair , make sure u get the 1's that have 3/4" hex drive .
mount where diamond is behind rear wheels , 4 x 1/4" self tapping hex drive bolts 1" long works fine takes...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-13-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,386
Posted By crestonrv
u can get new pan for dometic penguin , not for...

u can get new pan for dometic penguin , not for coleman .
shoud be drain tube in ceiling /wall . comes out forward of wheel well .
if no pan needs support at from as opening is 1.25" shy of...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-26-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 692
Posted By crestonrv
vintage = pre 65 . antique ? lots of 75s out...

vintage = pre 65 . antique ? lots of 75s out there , particularly the long 1s .
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-26-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,330
Posted By crestonrv
might want to have a real tech put an amp meter...

might want to have a real tech put an amp meter on compressor feed at roof !
note has 3 year war. sounds like compressor is going out and current repair is to replace a/c ( if still in war need to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-26-2016, 01:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,897
Posted By crestonrv
that era argosy sports henchen axles . bolts...

that era argosy sports henchen axles . bolts rather than studs mount wheels.
pull hubs if round mags need new brakes , are over 40 yrs old ! if hubs have any groove or scoring on shoe or armature...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 05-04-2016, 11:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,711
Posted By crestonrv
the reason the interior rivets pop out / shear...

the reason the interior rivets pop out / shear from time to time is because they are under stress ! the stress is caused by the interior skin acquiring and supporting load!
that alone tells me...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 05-03-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,711
Posted By crestonrv
I have 2 here that came in with interior skin off...

I have 2 here that came in with interior skin off . 1 still had skin other cashed in to offset cost of new :-) both sagged over axles and major job to get back up where they belong . I AGREE WITH...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-24-2016, 03:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,322
Posted By crestonrv
pulling entire floor was a mistake . need to...

pulling entire floor was a mistake . need to support body off frame now ! lay straight edge across outriggers and frame to check for straight. if riggers have sagged ? they need repair 1rst. then you...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-22-2016, 07:27 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,837
Posted By crestonrv
I guess my earlier comment didn't go far enough !...

I guess my earlier comment didn't go far enough ! the bolts through the out riggers tie body INCLUDING th side wall to the frame ! the side walls help to support the frame . the plywood flooring (...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-21-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,837
Posted By crestonrv
the floor is is an integral part of the body and...

the floor is is an integral part of the body and does provide structural support for the body . cut bolts off with die grinder and replace as you go . if you do not then the body / frame connection...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-20-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,571
Posted By crestonrv
we have 2 units here from Atlanta right now so...

we have 2 units here from Atlanta right now so must not be a lot down there .
oddly both came in with interior skin removed ? I don't get that but we'll put them back together . both need new...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-20-2016, 10:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,131
Posted By crestonrv
is it burning ? is there a spider web in tube ? ...

is it burning ? is there a spider web in tube ?
I often find the 2 stage valve leaking past when not on , possibly because they are exposed to the elements they are more apt to have problems with...
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