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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-11-2015, 11:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,801
Posted By tenrsingr
keeping eyes open in Georgia on I95 corridor

keeping eyes open in Georgia on I95 corridor
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-20-2015, 06:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 379
Posted By tenrsingr
1971 Airstream Sovereign 31 - Georgia

Title: 1971 Airstream Sovereign 31 - Georgia
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Mostly original except for reupholstered front lounge. No water pump, died, and no furnace, but...
Forum: Our Community 01-30-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,659
Posted By tenrsingr
New Barker Electric Tongue Jack!!!

SQEEEEEL! Im so Jacked Up! Cant wait to put it on! Oh by the way,:wally: the old one goes to my other airstream going on the auction block.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-30-2014, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
223277 Installed end cap. YIKES WHAT A PAIN. ...

223277
Installed end cap. YIKES WHAT A PAIN. NOW I HAVE TO DO A REPAIR CRACK. Oh well. The bondo didn't hold so I'll use fiberglass this time. But the job is done.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-29-2014, 05:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
223249 Just putting last touches of reflective...

223249
Just putting last touches of reflective insulation and install end cap.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-22-2014, 05:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,590
Posted By tenrsingr
Do I Need to Winterize in Savannah for Nov & Dec?

Do you live close? I live in the county but depending on where the storage facility is could be a big difference. If you are east if savannah and in the actual coastal area I'd not worry, but...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-21-2014, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
Here it is in my garage. 222489

Here it is in my garage. 222489
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-21-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
I finished with Fiberglas bondo and painted with...

I finished with Fiberglas bondo and painted with plastic coat from rust oleum. .
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-21-2014, 03:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
Installed R Max first layer. Wires mounted and...

Installed R Max first layer. Wires mounted and strapped. 222479
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-15-2014, 01:53 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Bolt locations as of now

a better picture of showing the two large bolts on either end and 6 1/4 self tapping in between.

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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-15-2014, 01:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Perry, Im not following. When I slid the middle...

Perry, Im not following. When I slid the middle piece in I had to remove all the bolts that held the front end to the frame I think thats why it happened. I had larger 3/8 bolts that i replaced...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-15-2014, 07:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
Finished Painting yesterday.

Repaired cracks and reinforced prone cracking area with fiberglass bondo. Painted with rustolem paint for plastic from autozone. I'll post pictures later today.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-15-2014, 07:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Bummed that after all this work when i go to...

Bummed that after all this work when i go to insert the battery boxes i find the front end has been kicked out about 3/8" between the battery boxes. It must have happened when i put in the center...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-10-2014, 01:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
It would've came down better with two people, but...

It would've came down better with two people, but I got it down by myself. Just have the area prepped ft a place to put it while disconnecting wiring that may be taped to it.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-10-2014, 10:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
Painting Endcap.

Removed and out. Does anyone have suggestions on painting? There was a crack in the curve due to PO and as i was trying to repair the crack it opened up. so I am going to use a fiberglass kit to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-10-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By tenrsingr
Using Loctite sealant from HD. Its a...

Using Loctite sealant from HD. Its a polyurethane as the silkaflex or tempro.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-07-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By tenrsingr
I appreciate the offer, but I might go to the...

I appreciate the offer, but I might go to the sherwin in our town here, what was the specs on your paint that i could have a batch made here. Thanks!
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-06-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,491
Posted By tenrsingr
What color paint?

I've POR15 painted and added a cOat of flat black. Now what Olof does it need to be? The banana wrap is a brown or smoke grey color. 221023
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-06-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Floor is in. Ugh! Not again. 221022

Floor is in. Ugh! Not again. 221022
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-03-2014, 04:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 785
Posted By tenrsingr
Black Caulking at the banana wrap

What is this sealant or caulking, because it not like the others on her.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 09-03-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,561
Posted By tenrsingr
Yeah, I had leaks trapped and dumping out at a...

Yeah, I had leaks trapped and dumping out at a different location. Had to pull off the inside caulking to find it. What a nightmare.
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-02-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,029
Posted By tenrsingr
Screws removed!!

:bb::bb:
Using a hammer and chisel to start the rotation i freed the rest. Now to complete my floor repairs! POR 15, new floor, new STAINLESS STEEL bolts and nuts. Thank goodness the iron frame...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-02-2014, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,159
Posted By tenrsingr
If you have a voltmeter to check your ac in the...

If you have a voltmeter to check your ac in the camper i would attempt it. I wouldnt allow it to get very far 120VAC otherwise your current draw will increase and possibly fry or shorten the life...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-02-2014, 08:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,029
Posted By tenrsingr
I whacked mine and thats how i got two out, six...

I whacked mine and thats how i got two out, six from inside, two sheared off and two that remain... i grow weary of this restoration process when i bump into this kind of stuff. Family demands...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-02-2014, 07:12 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,029
Posted By tenrsingr
Makes me wonder if it has to do with sheering off...

Makes me wonder if it has to do with sheering off due to stress. I think the hardness of the ones used allow for some stretching, but if you get any moisture... Rust.
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-02-2014, 07:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,029
Posted By tenrsingr
Not every one. I had to drill out two and the...

Not every one. I had to drill out two and the other two I quit on. It was late last night and was tired of sweating. Savannah heat and humidity... Since I had the interior skin off i was able to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-02-2014, 06:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,029
Posted By tenrsingr
Screw replacement alloy?

Removing my rub rail with numerous rusted philips head screws leaves me cranky and frustrated. Is there a problem with using stainless screws? I havent seen this subject anywhere in the forum and...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 09-02-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,923
Posted By tenrsingr
I remember reading somewhere that the removing...

I remember reading somewhere that the removing speed is 20K rpms.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-28-2014, 10:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 942
Posted By tenrsingr
Insulation in walls recommendation?

220158

After i verify leaks are sealed, what do i need to do about insulation in the front end cap and walls? Trying to determine what to do about the Ozite ribbing material also. Not sure if...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-28-2014, 09:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Smile End Cap Removed

220157

Repaired my end cap and the buckling of the roof. Now, what kind of insulation do i need to put in the end cap area? of course first item is to check for leaks up front. then its all...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-25-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
What is painted grey on the boards?

What is painted grey on the boards?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-24-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Banana Removal coming up.

I guess i need to get the banana wrap off to get to the underside and install the elevator bolts. It looks like i have to remove the bump strip too and the grey insert, how is it installed? Do i...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-24-2014, 05:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Is out! Not a bit of rot in the forward area left...

219709
All cleaned out. Now I am going to use the three piece method of replacement with a two inch overlap. Not really that much rust anywhere in this area. Most of the rust i had was the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-22-2014, 09:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
I was afraid of that...

I was afraid of that...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-22-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
yep i've removed a large piece. I wanted to cut...

yep i've removed a large piece. I wanted to cut it back far enough so the joints would be over the frame. i was just concerned about the area above the spare tire well. it will be under the gaucho...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-22-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Floor pano

219573. One picture of the front
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-22-2014, 09:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
More pictures of damage

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219569

Most of the rest is solid, but that one area is rotted all the way into the channel. I removed all but two large bolts and one smaller on that attaches the frame and channel...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-21-2014, 04:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
When you added the tubing, did you drain below...

When you added the tubing, did you drain below the belly? I noticed there are drains drilled into the channel, but i dont know where they drain to? i would imagine into the bellypan or bananna wrap.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-20-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Battery Box pulled.

Perry,
Yes, it was cracked. The bad part, I think it was installed cracked because the sealant was puttied in there to help seal and prevent it from leaking. Well, i am here to say it didn't...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-20-2014, 06:01 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Photo view of damage and removed rot

Forward area with rot removed over the spare tire well. That area was not even sealed. 219463

This is a closer look at the small area that I just noticed after finding the leak next to the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-19-2014, 09:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Suggestions???

Okay, found the leak up front coming from the battery box. The factory caulking around the edge had loosened and was allowing water right inside and then the channel had holes in it to the subfloor...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-17-2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Removed several elevator bolts and i noticed the...

Removed several elevator bolts and i noticed the plywood was tongue and groove. Where is a source for elevator bolts? I see that the source of the water was through the spare wheel well. seems...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-16-2014, 12:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
I will have to drop the belly off to replace...

I will have to drop the belly off to replace bolts, right?
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-15-2014, 09:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,471
Posted By tenrsingr
Question Floor Repair, Not sure if I'm in over my head.

Bought this 1994 29 foot Excella for $4500 thinking it was a good deal with minimal cost of repairs. This repair in on the starboard side in the front. One spot of concern is next to the battery...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-15-2014, 04:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
I'm trying to get carpet removed. And there is...

I'm trying to get carpet removed. And there is also a large dent in the roof from a pine tree limb. It also seemed like there was a rivet I tried sliding a scraping tool behind and it wouldn't...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-15-2014, 02:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,438
Posted By tenrsingr
Need to remove the forward interior endcap 1994 29ft Excella

Just purchased this and need to replace the forward flooring and wall covering(carpet). The endcap won't come off and I've removed all the visible rivets and screws. 219092
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-02-2010, 07:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By tenrsingr
well, we have a few weeks and the camper has been...

well, we have a few weeks and the camper has been sitting up on blocks for three years while our babies were growing. Now its time to get out and camp and i run into this.... ughhh.. I think I'll...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-01-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By tenrsingr
what else would you like to see? its dark out...

what else would you like to see? its dark out right now, but tomorrow is a different story. I will be looking for some shocks maybe...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-01-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By tenrsingr
right above the 2nd axle of my 31' sovereign

right above the 2nd axle of my 31' sovereign
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-01-2010, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,188
Posted By tenrsingr
When changing shocks to prepare for trip to Disney...

I found a disturbing crack.... checked to other side and its fine. any opinions on going to Disney? its a 200+ mile trip there....
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