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Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-14-2020, 08:02 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,827
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Yes, Lowe’s does carry it and I’d recommend them...

Yes, Lowe’s does carry it and I’d recommend them over the Flair-It website. My local Lowe’s didn’t stick PEXLOCK and I mistakenly believed a direct from the manufacturer purchase would work out...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-05-2020, 07:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,827
Posted By Al-lacrimae
I used the Flair-It PEXLOCK for all my PEX-to-PEX...

I used the Flair-It PEXLOCK for all my PEX-to-PEX connections and the kitchen isolation valves. I had planned on using it for my hot water bypass but the existing setup was in good shape. I will also...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-03-2020, 08:40 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,827
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Many thanks!

So after a couple mid-steps I got the city water side of the diagram installed.

Things I’ve learned:
-PEX Press is a proprietary Viega connection that no one else uses, takes a special tool that...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-20-2020, 08:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Epoxy and patches and stainless steel OH MY!

So I yanked out the hot water heater (and dumped a couple pounds of calcium deposits out), took apart the counter of the bathroom that the heater sits under (why would they put a rivet THERE!?!?) cut...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-20-2020, 07:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Just don’t look

I think it’s a common sentiment amongst the folks here that they or shouldn’t open up too much or look to closely lest ye find trouble.

I looked.

Or rather, I felt. So there I was “happily”...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-11-2020, 02:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,827
Posted By Al-lacrimae
V3 Diagram

Here's V3, installation work starts today! Also added a hose connection at the bottom of the mini-manifold as the drain, it's located in the back bumper area and can also thus be used as a rinse hose...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-10-2020, 06:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Original Vent Fan Leak & “Fix”

So we had a tropical depression pass through and dump a bunch of rain, which helped me discover some of the more pressing repairs needed!

Turns out the Cozy Can had a pretty major leak in the vent...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-07-2020, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,827
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Oh, the kludge!

Ah, the familiar “what we’re they thinking?” directed at a PO. Obviously a lot of work has gone into this trailer over its 41 years of life... but there’s always room for improvement. Who puts a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-05-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Hammocks for kids above the twin beds

I didn’t point it out in my last post, but we got the idea to put a couple of the kids in hammocks above the twin beds so kids weren’t kicking each other awake and fighting... and mom & dad could...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-01-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,827
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Version 2

@57Vintage (https://www.airforums.com/forums/members/57vintage-77625.html) Unfortunately I'm not at the stage where I'm getting a tankless, though that's definitely one the someday wishlist for the...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-31-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,827
Posted By Al-lacrimae
PEX replumbing diagram sanity check

I'd appreciate any advice the friendly folks here can give about PEX system design and installation. I've done some skimming through the forums on it and learned a lot, so here's my initial design.
...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-31-2020, 06:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
All American Cozy Can

Well, our inaugural trip produced a lot of happiness. Kids bike riding for hours around the RV loop, fishing, swimming, s’mores, and everyone packed in right for a good nights sleep with AC and no...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-27-2020, 05:57 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
AC ducting

Someday I’ll make version 2 of this ducting, but for now it’ll do.

Sheet aluminum, bent with angle iron, 2x2”, and seaming pliers (which I wasn’t previously aware existed!), based on a cardboard...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-25-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Carrier AC drain fix and Zip Dee Awning Foot Repair

Some help from Amazon and the local hardware store got me the parts for the AC drain fix. Special AC drain pan fittings, 1/2” ID hose, hose clamps, a t-connector, a straight line connector, and a lot...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-23-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Rock guard installation and Out of Doors Mart

My lovely bride decided that since we’re going camping next weekend, we should throw money at the problem in terms of the rock guard... rather then replacing windows or waiting for me to create...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-20-2020, 12:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Carrier AC drain modification

Found the drain tube, put some weed wacker cord through it on a recommendation from another thread. It exits just forward of the street side wheel well. Going to put some screen on the bottom to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-18-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Yes, the AC is a top priority! Really...

Yes, the AC is a top priority!

Really appreciated the idea of modular installations. I’m planning a u-shaped dinette/large bed conversion for the front and your comment gave me a good idea for...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-18-2020, 07:28 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Bed brace interference, AC drip and ducts

So you make one thing better only to cause other problems...:sigh:

My new bed brace fits in nicely and supports both the bed above it and the back of the tray very well. Buuuuut... the trays will...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-17-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Zip Dee Awning bottom bracket and under bed re-enforcement

I found a good thread with info on the Zip Dee rivets

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f442/zip-dee-rivets-67918.html

I need to fabricate a doubler panel for that area to re-enforce it... which...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-16-2020, 07:36 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
My lovely wife and I have been talking about this...

My lovely wife and I have been talking about this for years... no exaggeration. We’re really looking forward to make this our own and have zero fear of the work it means. No whining here... just a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-16-2020, 07:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Lots of recommendations for Mr. Hyde! I’ll...

Lots of recommendations for Mr. Hyde! I’ll certainly chat with him.
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-16-2020, 06:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Reel cover, bed supports and awning foot

So I managed to convince all the parts guarding the reel cover (under the street side bed) to a) not fall and smash my nugget and b) allow me access to said reel cover. Are the reels, cover and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-15-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
Axels, rock guards, and AC drains... oh my!

Got the electrical plugged into the house. Going through and cataloging what does & doesn’t work. AC works! Totally a kludged-in setup though :( and it’s draining off the skin all the way down the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-14-2020, 10:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
@BubbaL- Many thanks for the kind welcome! That...

@BubbaL- Many thanks for the kind welcome! That is indeed the plan.

@TouringDan- I’ll go look up Re-Pete’s thread unless you’d like to post a handy link? We are going to postpone the full rebuild...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-14-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,051
Posted By Al-lacrimae
It’s a (not) a bird! It’s (not) a plane... it’s an Aluminum Penguin!

First post from a long-time lurker who has finally pulled the trigger and gone and bought an oldish Airstream. Specifically a 1979 Excella 500. Interior is mostly stock, save for some soon-to-be...
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