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Forum: On The Road... 12-03-2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 8,232
Posted By Merry Stahel
Mesa Verde National Park, Cortez/Durango,...

Mesa Verde National Park, Cortez/Durango, Colorado

Hovenweep Cliff Dwellings, Utah - Because this is not advertised as much as the bigger cliff dwellings, this lovely, windswept monument has a...
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-03-2006, 01:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,507
Posted By Merry Stahel
Another shot of the shelf

This photo is taken from a slightly different angle.

You can see my little Christmas tree a little better.

~Merry
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-03-2006, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,507
Posted By Merry Stahel
My new shelving unit

Pa built a shelf out of 3/4 plywood that fits right over the wheel well. It is 70 inches long, 16 inches deep and 48 inches high. The measurments were on purpose - the walls of the 'Stream take a...
Forum: Photography 12-02-2006, 09:16 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 15,235
Posted By Merry Stahel
Christmas Photo

Our Airstream home last week...ready for Christmas!

~ Merry
Forum: Our Community 12-02-2006, 07:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,101
Posted By Merry Stahel
Richard, Yes, my jackalope is pretty large....

Richard,

Yes, my jackalope is pretty large. He's only supposed to weigh 30 pounds. The little porker is at about 40 now...time for a diet!

~ Merry <laughing>
Forum: Our Community 12-02-2006, 07:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,101
Posted By Merry Stahel
But Rivet Master Blgrn, The Airstream...

But Rivet Master Blgrn,

The Airstream itself is NOT decorated - the decorations are on the fence, the gate, the stool beside the door and the jackalopes...<G>. Isn't a decorated Airstream part...
Forum: Our Community 12-02-2006, 06:05 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,101
Posted By Merry Stahel
Here is a photo of the Airstream with the...

Here is a photo of the Airstream with the foamcore panel skirting and sitting in its permanent position (for the moment).

The female black dog is Echo, the male white dog is Flint. They are...
Forum: Our Community 12-02-2006, 05:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,101
Posted By Merry Stahel
Aria, I am permanently parked on my...

Aria,

I am permanently parked on my property. We are building a house and the 'Stream is our home for the moment. We made a permanent RV hookup, ran electric from our pole (underground) and...
Forum: Our Community 12-01-2006, 10:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,101
Posted By Merry Stahel
Thanks! I was careful to walk around the...

Thanks! I was careful to walk around the edges...plus, I had to go to the garage to get the sleds, anyway! LOL

~ Merry
Forum: Our Community 12-01-2006, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,101
Posted By Merry Stahel
Airstream Snow Photos

Despite the snow - its a balmy 78 degrees inside the Airstream. Two electric 1500 watt heaters running (one is on its own 20 amp circuit, the other is on the 'Stream's 30 amp circuit).
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-25-2006, 07:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,536
Posted By Merry Stahel
Its kind of expensive - $119 at a farm supply I...

Its kind of expensive - $119 at a farm supply I went to.

but WELL worth it - it puts out a lot of heat - I've been turning it down.

That said - I've also been insulating the last few days...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-25-2006, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,536
Posted By Merry Stahel
Stove

It is ventless.

Its simply plugged into the wall. The thing is very sturdy.

The cool thing is that you can turn the "flame" on anytime, WITHOUT the heat. Ambience on those warmer...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-25-2006, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,536
Posted By Merry Stahel
Electric fireplace/wood stove lovers

I bought this...it works GREAT and is small and looks really cute!

It is 14 1/2 W X 21 1/4 H X 10 1/4 D

...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-18-2006, 07:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
Hot water...

Zep,

I think those propane fittings aren't there - I think that's what Pa was talking about when he said its been soldered. He is shaking his head - apparently someone else did a quick fix that...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-18-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
The hot water problem

The ability to have hot water is a bit different.

The old hot water tank is propane - we capped off all propane at this time due to the PO's apparent aptitude for fire - behind the fridge was a...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-18-2006, 02:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
Hmmm...

Zep,

Pa saw the bench for the first time today and asked if it was a storage bench. I thought "dang, that would've been even better!"

However, the reason most of the stuff is gonna be...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-17-2006, 08:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
AC drain tube...

Richard,

Thank you! That will make the search a lot quicker!

~ Merry
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-17-2006, 07:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
Michael - we've been unable to find the leak so...

Michael - we've been unable to find the leak so far...Pa thinks maybe when he put the skirting on that we blocked the drainage tube and it backed up? Anyone know if the AC has a drainage tube?
...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-17-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
Melody, I'll check into that! THANK YOU! ...

Melody,

I'll check into that! THANK YOU!

~ Merry
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-17-2006, 07:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
Zep - thanks for the compliment! My plan for the...

Zep - thanks for the compliment! My plan for the total rehab (which is scheduled for the future) is to put in dinette storage benches & table where the current table sits. I'm hoping to have a...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-17-2006, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
Ac

Thanks, Terry,

Pa is gonna check it today - we're having nice weather now. I'll let him know what to look for!

~ Merry
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-16-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
Kitchen photos

Here is my new kitchen area....
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-16-2006, 05:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,117
Posted By Merry Stahel
First Use Rehab

Well Gang, This is the first use rehab. I needed to make my 1974 31' Sovereign Landyacht serve several purposes...The first use was a permanent hookup so I could live in it over the winter. Later,...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-26-2006, 06:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By Merry Stahel
Ron, I am not sure the furnace is that old....

Ron,

I am not sure the furnace is that old. It IS a Suburban, but other electrical things have been replaced - the power box? The water pump and some kind of fan thing - all are fairly new, two...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-25-2006, 06:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,270
Posted By Merry Stahel
I went to the link and am in AWE at Carlos' work!...

I went to the link and am in AWE at Carlos' work! WOW! I spent an hour paging through his entire story...can I say it again? WOW.

Thanks for the link - I now have lots more ideas that will...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-25-2006, 06:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By Merry Stahel
Calvin, I didn't understand half of what...

Calvin,

I didn't understand half of what you are saying, but Pa speaks fluent electric-talk and I will show him your post.

Richard (my husband) came in and was reading over my shoulder and...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-25-2006, 06:18 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By Merry Stahel
MandolinDave, Yes, I am planning to live...

MandolinDave,

Yes, I am planning to live through a winter in Missouri in the Airstream. Pa has taken that into consideration and has insulated accordingly. We will be using someone else's idea...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-24-2006, 09:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By Merry Stahel
K- we've decided to keep the propane for stove,...

K- we've decided to keep the propane for stove, furnace and hot water. However, we are saving it for the future complete rehab.

At this time, because I am parked permanently and need shelter...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-22-2006, 02:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By Merry Stahel
Hmmm..the voltage thing would be a problem. I...

Hmmm..the voltage thing would be a problem. I shall reconsider.

That said, when we boondock, we stay in tents. We've been doing it for about 14 years. Although Mom and Pa bought a pop-up a...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-21-2006, 10:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By Merry Stahel
Due to an unfortunate fire in my teens, I too, am...

Due to an unfortunate fire in my teens, I too, am afraid of fire. Open flames don't bother me - having to restart a pilot light or a sparkingelectronic ignition, that sort of thing scares me.

We...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-21-2006, 10:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,270
Posted By Merry Stahel
74 31' Sovereign Rehab Project

K- We've gutted the Airstream and are planning a temporary rehab for me to live in until the husband returns from overseas. He's actually here now on a week's leave and is doing some work on it.
...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-21-2006, 09:56 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,545
Posted By Merry Stahel
Stupid Question Time...

I have a 74 31' Sovereign. We have gutted it in prep for a full restoration.

I have questions.

Has anyone ever gone ALL electric? Removed all propane appliances, including furnace, stove...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 10-04-2006, 01:46 AM
Replies: 205
Views: 43,438
Posted By Merry Stahel
Pa just completed the outside wiring today and we...

Pa just completed the outside wiring today and we plugged it in! EVERYTHING electrical works (except where he taped off wires from oven, where most of the electrical wiring damage is). The lights ALL...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 10-02-2006, 08:45 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 43,438
Posted By Merry Stahel
That said, I started gutting it two days...

That said, I started gutting it two days ago...wow, what a job! I am learning way more about carpentry and plumbing and electricity than I want to know! Pa did teach me how to pop rivets - but I'm...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 10-02-2006, 07:46 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 43,438
Posted By Merry Stahel
If its any consolation from a complete newbie who...

If its any consolation from a complete newbie who has owned her 74 31' Sovereign LandYacht for a whole week tomorrow...I only planned a paint-the-walls, put-down-a-new-floor, put-in-a-full-bed.
...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 10-01-2006, 09:55 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
More gutting to do...

Pa is very concerned about the propane tanks and what appears to be a shoddy job replacing or trying to fix issues. He has decided Mom and I will gut Annie completely, including the bathroom. He...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 10-01-2006, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
Rosie The Riveter

The good news is - I can pop a rivet! Pa gave me a power drill, put the drill bit on and showed me how to to it. I made a few mistakes and had to take a chisel and hammer to little dangly bits, but...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 10-01-2006, 09:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
Dang!

Well, Mom and I began gutting the fridge and cupboard area...the fridge has been on fire at least once. The exhaust, the wall of the pantry and the wall behind have been damaged. Holes have been...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 10-01-2006, 12:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
The Manual

BTW, one more thing before I go. Annie came with her original manual, including a 3 page typed document on how to winterize! (Which was also in the book). The manual has been marked up by a...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 11:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
Well...

The fridge side photo doesn't want to upload - I'll check it out later. It's been resized, so shouldn't be a problem. Then again, I AM on dial-up and that may be an issue. I'm off to read a few...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 11:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
The kitchen

The counter by the stove is sagging. The stove is rusted in areas and the oven door is lopsided. I saw Alton Brown's AS and it had a spice rack on the wall behind the stove. I'd like something...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 11:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
Living room shambles...

This is the living room after we took out the gaucho. It was positioned under the window. The gaucho's 2-piece attached cushion has been restored at least once - it was covered in a faded fabric I...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 11:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
No guts...No glory

The rear twins have been ripped out...note the condition of walls and floor - the actual leak is the window on the LEFT, not visible in this pic.
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 11:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
More pics

This is Annie's front...to the left of the truck is the foundation to my house...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 11:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
Thanks Mrs. NorCal Bambi!

StreamBoat Annie arrives at home...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 11:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
Okay, searching bottom of site for the "manage...

Okay, searching bottom of site for the "manage attachments" thingie so I can post photos...no finding it. Maybe if I put on my glasses...~Merry
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 10:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
I'm off to read the posts on how to post pictures...

I'm off to read the posts on how to post pictures that have no URL (straight from the file on my computer). I'll be back when I figure that out...~ Merry
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
The gaucho unit was in sorry shape, had been...

The gaucho unit was in sorry shape, had been badly repaired and all the plastic bins were broken at the corners, bottom and top. The twin beds were also badly damaged - duct-taped together...sigh. ...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 10:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
Good GRIEF! I don't blame anyone if they don't...

Good GRIEF! I don't blame anyone if they don't want to read that! I typed it with paragraphs and easy to read and it posted one long run on!

I'm so sorry. Had no idea it would do that.
...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 09-30-2006, 10:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,851
Posted By Merry Stahel
Smile The Newbie

Hello.Just bought a 1974 31' Sovereign LandYacht. I think it is what you call a rear-twin? It will be a rear-full/queen (whichever fits best) when I am done with it.

Her name is StreamBoat...
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