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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-22-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 302
Posted By 88Limited
2018 Airstream Sport 21 - Georgia

2018 22' Single axle, front bedroom Bambi Sport. 2nd owner and all original, a clean slate to customize to your needs! Current owner operates three RV parks and is looking for something just a bit...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-20-2022, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,997
Posted By 88Limited
How's the noise level of the Houghton unit?

How's the noise level of the Houghton unit?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-07-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,997
Posted By 88Limited
Mind if I ask why a replacement and not a repair?...

Mind if I ask why a replacement and not a repair? Unless you have a leak or the compressor is bad everything else can be repaired. A leak and a compressor can also be repaired, but the cost is almost...
Forum: On The Road... 01-16-2022, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2,892
Views: 710,094
Posted By 88Limited
This morning in TN.

This morning in TN.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-11-2022, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,335
Posted By 88Limited
Awesome! Glad you got it fixed. Remember, tollies...

Awesome! Glad you got it fixed. Remember, tollies is a temporary fix, keep checking them or replace them.
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 01-11-2022, 05:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By 88Limited
From the pictures I can't tell what kind of vent...

From the pictures I can't tell what kind of vent a 2006 has. I'll give them a call. Thanks!
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 01-09-2022, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 513
Posted By 88Limited
1988 Kitchen Exhaust Cover?

Morning all!


Arrived at our campground yesterday and found that we had lost the cover to our kitchen exhaust somewhere on our trip. It doesn't seem to be in stock at ODMRV or High Sky RV parts....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-12-2021, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,256
Posted By 88Limited
I've redone a bunch of the wiring in my AS and...

I've redone a bunch of the wiring in my AS and used these exact connectors instead of wire nuts. Work great!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-12-2021, 11:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,942
Posted By 88Limited
Also, check the serial number on your furnace... ...

Also, check the serial number on your furnace... https://rvpartsexpress.com/product/dometic-atwood-furnace-sail-switch-33082-with-bracket/
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-12-2021, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,942
Posted By 88Limited
TravisH, If you cleaned the dog fur out...

TravisH,


If you cleaned the dog fur out chances are it will work. The easiest way to verify it's operation is with a multi-meter using the ohm or continuity function. If you don't have a...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-08-2021, 09:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
Oof, that's some strong stuff there. The oatey...

Oof, that's some strong stuff there. The oatey glue for abs will work fine since the pipe is not pressurized. Plus with the weather we're currently experience in Georgia I can't maintain the 55...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-08-2021, 08:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,116
Posted By 88Limited
We have the same inlet on our '88 Limited and it...

We have the same inlet on our '88 Limited and it was also hard piped on the back side. From the reading I did, the hard piping is what causes those prv's to fail. I had the luxury (hah) of having to...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-05-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
Wazbro, It's black, so I'm going into...

Wazbro,


It's black, so I'm going into this assuming it's ABS.


Patrick
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-05-2021, 12:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,763
Posted By 88Limited
Is your panel at the front of the trailer or in...

Is your panel at the front of the trailer or in the kitchen area?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-05-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,763
Posted By 88Limited
Jim, I have an '88 Limited with the same...

Jim,


I have an '88 Limited with the same panel. There are 8 clips that hold it into the surround. It's a little difficult to get out, but doable. A srewdriver or better yet a wide bladed...
Forum: 1994 - 1996 Excella 12-05-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 375
Posted By 88Limited
It should be on the same side as the city water...

It should be on the same side as the city water hookup and the dump handles for the your grey and black tanks.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-05-2021, 09:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
David, Agreed and thanks for the...

David,


Agreed and thanks for the input/looking. :)



The adapter I linked (and purchased) is ABS. I wanted something with a large/longer flange to go over the original 3" ABS pipe for...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-04-2021, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
Featherbedder, That's what I plan on...

Featherbedder,


That's what I plan on doing! I hadn't thought of pump services, good info!


Thanks!
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-04-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
All parts are ordered. Thanks everyone!

All parts are ordered. Thanks everyone!
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-04-2021, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
Bill, Awesome, thank you. Do you know if...

Bill,


Awesome, thank you. Do you know if the pipe coming out of the trailer is ABS or PVC? Looking for the right type of glue.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-04-2021, 12:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
That's what I was hoping for! Thanks! Do...

That's what I was hoping for! Thanks!


Do you know if the pipe coming out of the AS ABS or PVC? The new fitting I linked is ABS, I'll probably pick up some primer and universal glue.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-04-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
Bob, Yes, that's the adapter I have, but...

Bob,


Yes, that's the adapter I have, but it leaks... My tank valves don't leak (for the time being) so I'm looking for a solid solution until my valves fail and I have to replace them, at that...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 12-04-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,419
Posted By 88Limited
Glue on Thetford to Valterra connection?

Hello everyone!


Quick question, my AS is an '88 so it has the thetford connection at the dump connection. I'm using a thetford to Valterra adapter much like this...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-03-2021, 06:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By 88Limited
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-03-2021, 06:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
Posted By 88Limited
Sounds like a job well done!

Sounds like a job well done!
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-02-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,017
Posted By 88Limited
I'll be honest, I almost spit my beer out at...

I'll be honest, I almost spit my beer out at this, my wife is currently looking at me as if I've lost my mind and I have tears streaming down my face. I'm glad you got it working! :lol:
Forum: Windows & Screens 12-02-2021, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,600
Posted By 88Limited
Please take pictures and post them! Do the new...

Please take pictures and post them! Do the new windows already come installed in the frame? If they do, the biggest thing I'd recommend is have a couple roles of butyle tape to seal it up. Hopefully...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-02-2021, 05:17 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 848
Posted By 88Limited
It also works if you put it in standard(?) date...

It also works if you put it in standard(?) date format: 12022021.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 11-23-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,335
Posted By 88Limited
It's very likely that there's no sealant in...

It's very likely that there's no sealant in between your aluminum body panels. Look at the second picture where the three overlap. That should be sealed with a sealant called acrylar. Take a loot at...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-23-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,808
Posted By 88Limited
Sounds like you're on the right track... Without...

Sounds like you're on the right track... Without being there I'd say it's probably the thermostat. A thermostat is basically just a fancy relay. It closes or opens the relay for either heat or cool...
Forum: 1990 - 1993 Excella 11-23-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,840
Posted By 88Limited
That does look odd. I've had our floor/toilet in...

That does look odd. I've had our floor/toilet in a similar situation and the flange is screwed into the tank and then secured to the floor. It almost looks like whatever that material is inside the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 11-22-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,938
Posted By 88Limited
I'm surprised it's not for the water heater, mine...

I'm surprised it's not for the water heater, mine has an on/off switch with a red light to tell you if there's a problem.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-22-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,008
Posted By 88Limited
I'm surprised a 1995 had a univolt in it, I...

I'm surprised a 1995 had a univolt in it, I thought those were vintage. Anyway, it could be that the fan is blocked up and not moving enough air to cool the converter or the heatsink fins need...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-22-2021, 06:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,541
Posted By 88Limited
Very nice and good luck with the renovations!!! ...

Very nice and good luck with the renovations!!!


The link below is start to finish the year long renovation we did on our '88 Limited.


https://photos.app.goo.gl/U9W7uXqtweLSCJ8HA
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-22-2021, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,008
Posted By 88Limited
Sounds like it might be a fan on the converter....

Sounds like it might be a fan on the converter. Depending on model the fan might run all the time or like some the fan only comes on when needed.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-22-2021, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,808
Posted By 88Limited
At what temp is the thermostat shutting down?...

At what temp is the thermostat shutting down? Also, is this for the A/C, heat or both?


Many thermostats have a 3 degree dead band, in other words they'll cool/heat a degree and half lower/higher...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-18-2021, 06:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 679
Posted By 88Limited
The sail switch is in the blower housing and...

The sail switch is in the blower housing and isolated from your exhaust. The blower motor is double ended with the interior blower fan on one end and the squirrel cage for the intake/exhaust on the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-23-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,381
Posted By 88Limited
Wazbro has the right of it. The amount of...

Wazbro has the right of it. The amount of condensate is a direct function of the RH, temp, dew point of the indoor environment. The air passing over the evaporator coil (that produces condensate)...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-23-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,506
Posted By 88Limited
For those of you saying that if you have an easy...

For those of you saying that if you have an easy start you can run it off a household plug, please please be aware that's only if it's a 20 amp outlet and a cord rated for 20amps. A typical roof top...
Forum: Axles 10-23-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,058
Posted By 88Limited
I mean, there's not much other choice. I replaced...

I mean, there's not much other choice. I replaced the three original axles under our AS with Dexters... The originals would have had the same problem.
Forum: Trailer Values 10-23-2021, 01:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,825
Posted By 88Limited
Here's an album of most of the work we did to...

Here's an album of most of the work we did to ours. Some of it didn't get documented... https://photos.app.goo.gl/U9W7uXqtweLSCJ8HA


It starts when we picked it up to when we were just about done...
Forum: Trailer Values 10-23-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,825
Posted By 88Limited
David, The thing to remember is as long...

David,


The thing to remember is as long as the shell and frame are in good shape and you have the time it's all fixable and it will last. We worked on our '88 for a year to get it into a shape...
Forum: Axles 10-21-2021, 05:09 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,358
Posted By 88Limited
:lol::lol:

:lol::lol:
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-21-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 919
Posted By 88Limited
Along with everyone elses great suggestions...

Along with everyone elses great suggestions double check the breaker. Sometimes they'll trip but because of age they don't move very far and can look like it's not tripped. Move them all to the off...
Forum: Trailer Values 10-21-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,825
Posted By 88Limited
Also, be very careful with the tail light bezels....

Also, be very careful with the tail light bezels. They are no longer made, Airstream doesn't have any more stock of them - I called last year, they had 5 in stock @ almost $400 each and when I called...
Forum: Axles 10-21-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,358
Posted By 88Limited
If you plan on replacing the shocks along with...

If you plan on replacing the shocks along with the axle (we did because that's what was originally on it :huh:) you can order the shock arm preinstalled from Dexter. We ordered our three from Collin...
Forum: Tires 10-21-2021, 03:40 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,219
Posted By 88Limited
Plumbersstock also has one with a 4ah battery for...

Plumbersstock also has one with a 4ah battery for $179 which is the $79 for the bare tool and HomeDepot has the 4ah batteries at $99ea.
Forum: Trailer Values 10-21-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,825
Posted By 88Limited
Also, the center rock guard for the front window...

Also, the center rock guard for the front window is there. I'd ask the current owner if they know the whereabouts of the rock guards for the front side windows. If the plexiglass was broken it will...
Forum: Trailer Values 10-21-2021, 03:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,825
Posted By 88Limited
I spent the last year renovating an '88 Limited. ...

I spent the last year renovating an '88 Limited.



If you want to check the floor, pull up the arms of the couch - it should be hollow. Reach down and pull up the carpet that's in there, you'll...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-12-2021, 03:05 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 43,282
Posted By 88Limited
Looks good, I like how you made the supports....

Looks good, I like how you made the supports. Thanks for the info and I'm looking forward to the noise video.
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