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Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 03-30-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,236
Posted By Shinytoaster
Any success?

Hi - Kiwi fella here, looking to do the same thing (ish). I have a 325 I’m thinking of shipping back from Florida… just not sure about LH RV values back in NZ.. esp with a guzzling big block in her…...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-07-2022, 05:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Great idea - thanks!

Great idea - thanks!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-06-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Hi - my tag axle is in rough shape any advice...

Hi - my tag axle is in rough shape any advice pulling it apart and where you sourced whole brake set up for $50? I’m not familiar with these so a nudge in the right direction would be great - thanks!...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-06-2022, 02:27 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Updates - yeesh again

Well I ordered the airbags from SD suspension waited two weeks and nothing arrived, called them up and they said no Firestone airbags for 20 weeks…. Painful they didn’t let me know. They offered an...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-20-2022, 05:34 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Yeah - it's getting there, slow but steady. We've...

Yeah - it's getting there, slow but steady. We've moved around a fair bit and now in mid-north Florida... like a lot of the country in summer it's just nasty working in the heat (and bugs) so summer...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-18-2022, 05:26 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
UP-Date on the 325 airbags and my knuckles

Well the airbag removal is going well apart from some lovely cuts all along the back of my hand reaching in to undo the 9/16th ferrel nuts on the air fittings. That tin is sharp.

As noted the air...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-17-2022, 02:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
I am envious how good your bus looks...

I am envious how good your bus looks underneath.... wonderful!
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-17-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By Shinytoaster
Update - concrete down and bus in!

Slow and steady - bus in, no bad cracking and framing underway... still a lot to do but getting there. Never really done this before so it's a learn as you go sorta deal.

I'm in the process of...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 10-17-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By Shinytoaster
UPdate

Well, I thought I'd give the 4 ton Harbor Freight trolley jack a go... worked well.. I didn't leave it up on the jack for long before the axle stands went in... but for 5 minutes or so the back end...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 10-17-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,791
Posted By Shinytoaster
Update on the concrete floor

Well - as above, the floor went down and they did a nice job getting it smooth, just didn't put the slop on the outside. I have the base lumber down and bolted to the concrete most of the way around....
Forum: Refrigerators 10-17-2022, 05:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Update - got the new circuit board wired in......

Update - got the new circuit board wired in... same problem... joy. I'll be calling Dinosaur back in a few days.. I need a win!
Forum: Refrigerators 09-12-2022, 09:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Hi again - well I spent 45 minutes on the phone...

Hi again - well I spent 45 minutes on the phone with the service folks at Dinosaur (Joe - I think), he was great. Went through testing different components and came to the conclusion that it was just...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Ya hoooo…. It cools, Yee gods it cools!!! That’s...

Ya hoooo…. It cools, Yee gods it cools!!! That’s the good news. The I’m not sure news is the fridge part was just slightly cool whereas the freezer was starting to get ice on the middle shelf...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2022, 06:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Good plan - she’s plugged back in now. I was...

Good plan - she’s plugged back in now. I was going to risk leaving it overnight but I’ll shut it down in a few hours. If nothing I’ll try again tomorrow for a bit longer.

Would be nice to have a...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Not sure if this means I need a new circuit board?

Not sure if this means I need a new circuit board?
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2022, 04:58 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Making progress. Essentially I did as per...

Making progress.

Essentially I did as per your recommendation and hard wired the heater, worked, got hot after 10 minutes. I should probably leave it longer to see if there is any cooling effect,...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Thanks - yes, that’s the one I’m working one. The...

Thanks - yes, that’s the one I’m working one. The other is main surface rust and looks worst than it is.

It just really surprises me both units show the same voltages in the same places with the...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Okay - I first checked the power to the heating...

Okay - I first checked the power to the heating element (hot line in) and 120v. I disconnected the return and the board terminal 0v the line in 120v (not sure if that makes sense). Disconnected both...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Great advice!! Thank you!

Great advice!! Thank you!
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,163
Posted By Shinytoaster
Gaad dang it... bad luck with fridges...

Yeesh... I have a 325 motorhome 1984 with a RM1303 fridge... never cooled. Power in all the right places heating up in the right paces but no cooling. Did the burp thing... even made cooing noises at...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 09-01-2022, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By Shinytoaster
Thanks - I was looking at those and wasn't sure...

Thanks - I was looking at those and wasn't sure how much air I needed (or how reliable the pressure needed to be).

I purchased a Kobalt air compressor (Quiet Tech 26-Gallon Model #3332644) which...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-01-2022, 02:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,791
Posted By Shinytoaster
This is great Bubba - a bunch of good ideas...

This is great Bubba - a bunch of good ideas there. I sure am looking forward to a dry barn.. with walls up, tho' I'm probably going to wait until winter shows up before I start... or at least the...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 09-01-2022, 12:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,105
Posted By Shinytoaster
Common..

This spot on - I don't have the extra electric fuel pump (325) and the longer I leave her sitting there the longer she takes to start. After the brakes, suspension are done - this is my next job...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 09-01-2022, 11:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 939
Posted By Shinytoaster
Jacking points and jack options: Motorhome 325

Hi - I'm very sorry if this is a repeat, I have spent 30 minutes going cross eyed looking through search results and not having much luck.

I'm about to start the repair of the rear air suspension...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-23-2022, 05:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,791
Posted By Shinytoaster
Yup...

Hi - thanks. Yeah, I hated that process... seems to be a common problem, but as you say, the pour is done so moving on.

Almost... :) they were supposed to taper the 2' extension past the posts...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-22-2022, 08:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,791
Posted By Shinytoaster
Concrete done!

Well that was a lot more drama than I’d have liked. Contractors constant short cuts. Sand down and partially compacted, with 2” high ridges meaning my 6” slab was really only 4”. By the time that was...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-20-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,366
Posted By Shinytoaster
I got a pair of these- Sunex 1310 10-Ton...

I got a pair of these-

Sunex 1310 10-Ton Medium Height Pin Type Jack Stands, Pair https://a.co/d/iQPWKc0

Work very well… heavy!
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 06-13-2022, 08:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By Shinytoaster
Water and power...

If it's not out of stock the prices are through the roof :(

The last issue I've had is no wire (the size I wanted) to run out to the barn so ended up having to put in a 200A line... way over kill...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-13-2022, 08:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,238
Posted By Shinytoaster
I'd say lock in your prices as soon as you can....

I'd say lock in your prices as soon as you can. They just keep going up.

The last issue I've had is no wire to run out to the barn so ended up having to put in a 200A line... way over kill and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-12-2022, 08:52 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,238
Posted By Shinytoaster
Good points - also… if you are running...

Good points - also… if you are running 4/0-4/0-4/0 -2 wire, keeping any bends in the pipe minimal will make life a lot easier. I made the mistake of putting 2 90deg turns (very odd layout). Was...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-09-2022, 07:08 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,238
Posted By Shinytoaster
should probably add... and you know..

My barn started out being part DIY part contractor with and estimate of $40K fully enclosed with a 6' concrete floor (40x60).

Now way way way over budget with the increase in prices... and they...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-09-2022, 06:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,238
Posted By Shinytoaster
Hi - nice barn! Did you use steel or wood...

Hi - nice barn!

Did you use steel or wood trusses?

For better or worse I went with steel (40' x 60') and am having a hard run of it figuring out how to seal up the ends of barn with no wooden...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-08-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,238
Posted By Shinytoaster
Bigger is usually better - if you have space

Posted this on another link - but seems prevent here....

Still a work in progress... 16 months later the concrete was FINALLY poured and spent the last 10 days watering the concrete 3-4 times a...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 06-06-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Shinytoaster
I was going to say 'salt' or some other cleaning...

I was going to say 'salt' or some other cleaning solution that has dried out and crystalized... but I don't think so. AZ is very dry so unless there was a lot of water around (sounds like there...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 06-06-2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 935
Posted By Shinytoaster
325 storage and shop - update

Still a work in progress... 16 months later the concrete was FINALLY poured and spent the last 10 days watering the concrete 3-4 times a day. Should have read about the 'dam' method earlier.

The...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-06-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Thanks - the barn has been a challenge to say the...

Thanks - the barn has been a challenge to say the very least. It'll be fully cured in another few weeks so I'll get the bus in there soon. Then I just have to decide on what type of doors etc. I made...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-03-2022, 11:42 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
So - I just noticed in one of the older images...

So - I just noticed in one of the older images that the central section had twisted and you can see the two extra side holes.. so looking promising!!
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-03-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Hi - so looking at this image the two bolts on...

Hi - so looking at this image the two bolts on each side at the bottom are irrelevant for this application only the center one?

Finally got the concrete poured for the barn so getting ready to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 06-03-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Hi - Thanks for the info, the drawings are spot...

Hi - Thanks for the info, the drawings are spot on, tirbag tho' seems like it's different.

Mine has one bolt at the bottom these (W01-358-5412) seem to have two, unless I'm looking at it upside...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-28-2022, 07:14 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 43,335
Posted By Shinytoaster
Mines well over 1’ maybe 1.5’ at the outside edge...

Mines well over 1’ maybe 1.5’ at the outside edge (84 325) so definitely needs added support.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-25-2022, 11:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
That sounds like a decent plan, thanks. Trick now...

That sounds like a decent plan, thanks. Trick now is finding a truck parts place near the mid Florida boonies :)

Would they sell the airbags? I’m hoping there’s a part number on the (that’s...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-25-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Thanks Brad - I was a bit tired of losing skin...

Thanks Brad - I was a bit tired of losing skin off my knuckles so I didn’t do a very good job of cleaning them up to get a better look. I hosed everything down with penetrating fluid on Monday so...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-24-2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Repeat - sorry

Hi - can anyone tell me the best way to get the hoses off the top of the air bags 'T' fitting? I figured they would unscrew off each side but didn't want to mess them up.

Also - where would a good...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-22-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,829
Posted By Shinytoaster
Hi - can anyone tell me the best way to get the...

Hi - can anyone tell me the best way to get the hoses off the top of the air bags 'T' fitting? I figured they would unscrew off each side but didn't want to mess them up.

Also - where would a good...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-13-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 43,335
Posted By Shinytoaster
Wouldn’t that be a good thing if it didn’t adsorb...

Wouldn’t that be a good thing if it didn’t adsorb water?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-12-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 43,335
Posted By Shinytoaster
Looks like a closed cell PU foam would work well,...

Looks like a closed cell PU foam would work well, although getting it off again would likely destroy the AC base plate... maybe just cutting it out. Hopefully would never need to do it.. but who...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-12-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 43,335
Posted By Shinytoaster
PU foam?

I'm going to get two of the Houghton units and have been concerned with the wider low profile versions that are 32.5" wide, going on a mid 80's 325. The adapters are $250 each, and while a great...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-28-2022, 08:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By Shinytoaster
I'll ask - if it has one (steering wheel) I'll...

I'll ask - if it has one (steering wheel) I'll have to dismantle it - how much should I offer?
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-28-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By Shinytoaster
Thanks - yes it is being parted out but the owner...

Thanks - yes it is being parted out but the owner hasn't been all that communicative. From what I can tell it's gutted and only an exterior photo. I'm hoping to get out there sometime this week and...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 03-26-2022, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 777
Posted By Shinytoaster
Interchangeable windows

Hi folks - I’m not sure what model this is but looks like it says Argosy 34 (24?). Does anyone know if the drivers and passengers front windows would fit an 83 325 airstream. I have no other info...
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