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Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 07-26-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,194
Posted By Midamrail
Thank you bunches. I'm wondering if it's because...

Thank you bunches. I'm wondering if it's because I no longer have the true ground at the bulb (i.e. the new socket is not riveted to the trailer as the old one was). Would a lack of a physical...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 07-26-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,194
Posted By Midamrail
I shouldn't have cut the porch light wires...

So...with the hopes of replacing the worn 1156 light socket in the porch light over the door of Alex, my 1975 Argosy 26, I cut the two wires to the socket and removed the socket from the light cover....
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 04-26-2018, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By Midamrail
Doing exactly what you described worked...

Doing exactly what you described worked perfectly, and the shaft and pin weren't damaged at all by the removal. Both Alex the Argosy and I thank you very much! :)
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 04-22-2018, 07:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By Midamrail
I forgot to mention I removed the circlips on the...

I forgot to mention I removed the circlips on the ends of the drive. Before I misspelled Braund in the first post and title. [emoji5]
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 04-22-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,381
Posted By Midamrail
Barund Skyliner Antenna Drive Pin & Axle Removal

I humbly and amusingly admit I’m replacing the worm gear in a Barund Skyliner TV antenna for the first time in my 20 years of vintage Airstreaming. And I’m slightly embarrassed to ask this: How...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 04-16-2009, 08:10 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 32,980
Posted By Midamrail
Our 25' FB Classic with front and rear panoramic...

Our 25' FB Classic with front and rear panoramic windows has been great in hot and cold weather; upgrading to the 15K air conditioner with the heat strip has proven to be a good decision. The wide...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 01-17-2009, 07:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,904
Posted By Midamrail
The integrated Tow Command controller on our 2005...

The integrated Tow Command controller on our 2005 F250 works flawlessly with the standard electric brakes on our 1971 Sovereign. It also works with the disc brakes on our 2008 Classic; however, the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-20-2008, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,465
Posted By Midamrail
Some of the 2003s were great, some were real...

Some of the 2003s were great, some were real lemons. If it's at a Ford dealer, ask them to run the service records on it, or, if you have a Ford dealer you use, take the VIN to them and ask them to...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 06-24-2008, 04:39 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,913
Posted By Midamrail
Hi Evan, Welcome and congrats! I hope you...

Hi Evan,

Welcome and congrats! I hope you and your family enjoy the 25' FB floor plan as much as we do.

Spending a night at the dealer is one of the best things you can do. A few ideas:


...
Forum: On The Road... 06-24-2008, 01:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By Midamrail
If you don't mind paying a premium for...

If you don't mind paying a premium for convenience, cleanliness, and facilities, we were really happy with the Worlds of Fun Village campground at the amusement park on the MO side when we stayed...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 06-18-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 36,592
Posted By Midamrail
Well, the '49 needs a few minor things...frame,...

Well, the '49 needs a few minor things...frame, floor, a few windows, interior, systems...before she's ready for primetime... :o

We haven't had the GTO out in so long that I don't have any good...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 06-17-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 312
Views: 36,592
Posted By Midamrail
We're In

We'd been wishing we could go to this rally for a while, but once we realized GTO Nationals were in Saratoga Springs right after the rally, it was a done deal. We juggled work and multiple pet...
Forum: On The Road... 06-09-2008, 01:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,509
Posted By Midamrail
We use the Verizon broadband card with our...

We use the Verizon broadband card with our MacBook Pro at home and on the road, as we live in the boonies where the only other options are dial-up or satellite. Ben also has one for his work PC. ...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 05-13-2008, 11:45 AM
Replies: 268
Views: 20,994
Posted By Midamrail
We live near Pin Oak, and it isn't the greatest,...

We live near Pin Oak, and it isn't the greatest, nor is there much to do around there without driving to Washington (10+ miles) or into St. Louis. I'm surprised the rate is that high.

As you've...
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-02-2008, 08:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,974
Posted By Midamrail
Here's a third vote for the Marmoleum for the...

Here's a third vote for the Marmoleum for the reasons noted above, and as Shari's photos of Maxwell show, it's a very attractive flooring material.

We've had the following types of flooring in our...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-27-2008, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,901
Posted By Midamrail
Fairgrounds (state, county, etc.) sometimes use...

Fairgrounds (state, county, etc.) sometimes use their coliseums, arenas, and barns for storage of RVs and boats in the winter. Their usually inexpensive, but you may be stuck in there from fall to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-24-2008, 07:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,668
Posted By Midamrail
Silvertwinkie is right - Airstream in Jackson...

Silvertwinkie is right - Airstream in Jackson Center has decals, striping, lettering, and even some of the aluminum and pot metal name plates going back into the late sixties/early seventies. They...
Forum: On The Road... 03-24-2008, 07:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,862
Posted By Midamrail
We know a couple who travel in their 19' vintage...

We know a couple who travel in their 19' vintage Globetrotter for 9-12 months straight without a problem. They have a cap on the bed of their F-250 and use most of the bed for storage, and they cook...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-19-2008, 02:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,390
Posted By Midamrail
The VIN is on a plate under the window to the...

The VIN is on a plate under the window to the right-hand side of the entry door as you are facing the door (i.e. toward the front of the trailer).
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,690
Posted By Midamrail
Bill, Thanks...it is a unique thing to have...

Bill,

Thanks...it is a unique thing to have both brands of diesels at home, and they're both such good trucks that we wouldn't have a problem with an '08 of either variety. :D We each had a Ford...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2008, 11:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,690
Posted By Midamrail
Minnie's post is a very good one. We're an...

Minnie's post is a very good one.

We're an odd couple (in more ways than just this one!) in that I have an '05 F250 with the 6.0 diesel, and Ben has an '07 GMC 2500HD with the 6.6L Duramax. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2008, 01:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,495
Posted By Midamrail
We had a 1964 Tradewind with the single axle...

We had a 1964 Tradewind with the single axle (double axles were an option that year and standard the next), and our 3/4-ton trucks barely knew it was back there except...it hopped a bit, even fully...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-17-2008, 09:27 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 37,187
Posted By Midamrail
Love the floor plan. We have the L-lounge in our...

Love the floor plan. We have the L-lounge in our '71 Sovereign, and it has become our favorite feature in any floor plan ever. But yours is even better because of the bed in the back, and I don't...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-16-2008, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,230
Posted By Midamrail
The factory has a fairly decent Argosy collection...

The factory has a fairly decent Argosy collection in its archives, including manuals and even some of the original marketing photographs.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 03-14-2008, 07:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,956
Posted By Midamrail
We lost our original Astradome on the way to a...

We lost our original Astradome on the way to a rally in Iowa, where the forecast was calling for heavy rain on the third day of the rally. We had a new one overnighted, but the old one took the...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-12-2008, 06:53 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,730
Posted By Midamrail
We went to our first rally when I was 27 and Ben...

We went to our first rally when I was 27 and Ben was 31. The next youngest people there were...my parents (who went in their Argosy)!!!!

Now that we're in our mid- and upper-thirties, we're still...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-11-2008, 09:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,464
Posted By Midamrail
The bigger the trailer, the better the value in...

The bigger the trailer, the better the value in most cases, so the 31'-34' range might be the best place to look. The 31' is roomy for the two of us plus two dogs, but many we've talked to swear by...
Forum: Community Polls 03-11-2008, 07:28 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,242
Posted By Midamrail
Our record is 1000 miles from St. Louis to...

Our record is 1000 miles from St. Louis to Colorado in 15 hours through the night, and it left us drained and irritable for a day or so afterwards. We once drove back from Florida to St. Louis in an...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 03-11-2008, 07:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,096
Posted By Midamrail
We have a 13.5K in our vintage 31-footer (which,...

We have a 13.5K in our vintage 31-footer (which, given the narrower body, is more similar to the interior space of the trailer you're considering), and it can not keep up when it's anything more than...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-10-2008, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,636
Posted By Midamrail
A tote tank is a worthwhile investment with a...

A tote tank is a worthwhile investment with a vintage trailer, although we've even used one with a newer trailer for wash water at parks without sewer hook-ups so that we don't need to break down...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-10-2008, 09:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,048
Posted By Midamrail
Here's a second vote for pictures - I love the...

Here's a second vote for pictures - I love the paint scheme on the 1989 MHs.
Forum: The Pet Forum 03-09-2008, 03:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,638
Posted By Midamrail
We love our ZoomGroom, but the Furminator made a...

We love our ZoomGroom, but the Furminator made a big difference on our Labs. The Furminator was invented here in St. Louis by a professional groomer, and while we were hesitant at first to cough up...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-07-2008, 09:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,583
Posted By Midamrail
I used our old Tradewind in an exhibit on...

I used our old Tradewind in an exhibit on streamlining at the museum where I work. I loved having it there to sneak into for lunch each day...:p
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-07-2008, 04:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,773
Posted By Midamrail
We do it on our diesel trucks just because of the...

We do it on our diesel trucks just because of the expense of the repairs if they're needed, but we negotiate the warranty as part of the deal and will only pay the pass-through price from the dealer...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 03-07-2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,982
Posted By Midamrail
That's great! We love our 25 FB, too, even more...

That's great! We love our 25 FB, too, even more than we thought we would. Have a great trip!
Forum: Community Polls 03-06-2008, 09:43 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,056
Posted By Midamrail
We're down to three...:o The '71...

We're down to three...:o


The '71 Sovereign that will always be the first and last Airstream we ever own
The '49 Liner that may someday...sometime...maybe? be restored
The '08 25' FB...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2008, 11:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,299
Posted By Midamrail
That's funny...actually, that was one of the...

That's funny...actually, that was one of the purchases he did tell me about. We thought we would use some parts off it but ended up selling the trailer we thought we needed parts for and then sold...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2008, 06:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,299
Posted By Midamrail
63air, you're right about Maid Rite - Ben's a...

63air, you're right about Maid Rite - Ben's a Rock Island native, and he has me hooked on the Maid Rites. I could eat my way through the Quad Cities, but my favorite might be the Iowa Machine Shed...
Forum: Our Community 03-03-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,923
Posted By Midamrail
If there's any way at all you can swing a trip to...

If there's any way at all you can swing a trip to Jackson Center the last couple of days your trailer is on the line, I would highly, highly recommend it. We were able to go through ours the last...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-26-2008, 02:34 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 7,077
Posted By Midamrail
As a curator and director for a museum in a large...

As a curator and director for a museum in a large metropolitan area, I get propped up in front of a camera for local news shows and specials on area attractions, local PBS and education channel...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 02-25-2008, 07:11 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,760
Posted By Midamrail
Had we judged the WBCCI in its entirety based on...

Had we judged the WBCCI in its entirety based on our first rally experience, we likely would have never come back. The reaction to our numberless vintage trailer, our two Labs, and sum total of our...
Forum: Refrigerators 02-25-2008, 06:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,198
Posted By Midamrail
There was a cheap 110V dorm room-sized fridge in...

There was a cheap 110V dorm room-sized fridge in our Tradewind when we bought it, and we used it that way for three years and thousands of miles with no problem. It cooled very quickly, and as we...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-24-2008, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By Midamrail
I'm not sure about the wire in the box, but the...

I'm not sure about the wire in the box, but the wires in the corner likely went to your Univolt converter. That's where the Univolt in our '64 Tradewind was located.
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-23-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,711
Posted By Midamrail
Um, folding magazine and document rack? Whatever...

Um, folding magazine and document rack? Whatever it is, the fabric is lovely...:huh:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2008, 11:22 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,556
Posted By Midamrail
We had a couple F-250s with the 7.3 and found the...

We had a couple F-250s with the 7.3 and found the transmission to be the weak link, so a newer transmission might be meaningful. The motors were great, though - 200K well-maintained miles is just...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 02-07-2008, 07:34 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,077
Posted By Midamrail
We have a 25' FB Classic for the two of us and...

We have a 25' FB Classic for the two of us and two large Labradors. We've used it for weekend trips and for an 11-day trip, and we love the floor plan. We went with the 25' over the 27' for a few...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 02-01-2008, 10:47 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,631
Posted By Midamrail
At the St. Louis RV show a few weeks ago, we...

At the St. Louis RV show a few weeks ago, we asked Dave Schumann of A/S about the chances of a Classic with the aluminum interior/hickory cabinets (in the original post), and while he said he would...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 01-17-2008, 03:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,505
Posted By Midamrail
We went to the 15K air conditioner on our 25' FB...

We went to the 15K air conditioner on our 25' FB Classic, and we're glad we did. It added a heat strip as well, and the relatively minimal cost was well worth it. Our dealer said he wouldn't order...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-18-2007, 01:25 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 36,473
Posted By Midamrail
2008 25' FB Classic

We took delivery of our special-order 25' FB Classic last Friday. The highlights and lowlights after a visit to Jackson Center to see it on the line, one night spent in it at the dealership, and a...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-14-2007, 08:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,089
Posted By Midamrail
I went out to the storage building and checked. ...

I went out to the storage building and checked. It's a Day-Trip 75 by Amerisoft Water. Their website is Amerisoft-Water Softeners (https://www.amerisoft-water.com)

The other larger, more complex...
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