Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Air Forums Today
Showing results 1 to 38 of 38
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: nellie the elephant
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-20-2004, 02:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,323
Posted By nellie the elephant
66Overlander, I had the exact same leak on my...

66Overlander,
I had the exact same leak on my 66 Safari, and I tried everything to fix it, from marine epoxies, to goopy thread sealers, even fiber glass. Absolutly nothing sticks to the plastic...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 10-06-2004, 05:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,806
Posted By nellie the elephant
towing your new baby....

hey saahieb,
Congrats. In my opinion, you just bought yourself the cream of the crop. Perfect size for a small family, a couple of just you. I bought a 66 safari two years ago, and it was in S....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-04-2004, 06:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,773
Posted By nellie the elephant
I do. My 22 foot vintage AS is a very managable...

I do. My 22 foot vintage AS is a very managable size for my families needs. It sleeps the two kids, my wife and I fairly comfortably, and we rarely feel as if we are cramped. There is always...
Forum: Our Community 04-29-2004, 04:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,851
Posted By nellie the elephant
before you melt it down, give me a shout.

before you melt it down, give me a shout.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-29-2004, 04:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,182
Posted By nellie the elephant
Very cool. Thanks for the info David.

Very cool. Thanks for the info David.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-29-2004, 03:55 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,182
Posted By nellie the elephant
All good points Twink, and well taken. There may...

All good points Twink, and well taken. There may be a day that I will purchase a generator, when I'm a full timer. For now, for me, the solar package is the real deal. I did it myself for under...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-29-2004, 03:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,182
Posted By nellie the elephant
Solar is the bomb...

I recently have installed three 10 watt seimans panels, and a small 4 amp charge controller, and a second battery. Just tried it out over Easter, and was super pleased. On the last day there, I was...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-28-2004, 01:39 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,739
Posted By nellie the elephant
I've been looking for these...

"Navigator Bought a set of metal brackets and wire to build a folding table...."


Please let me know where you found these brackets, as I am interested in doing the same thing. Also, how do you...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-19-2004, 05:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,928
Posted By nellie the elephant
better banquette sleeping?

I own a 22 foot Safari, 1966. I am dissapointed about how the bed arrangement works to sleep four. I have the sofa in the middle (across from the kitchen) that converts into a full size sleeper...
Forum: On The Road... 04-01-2004, 05:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,372
Posted By nellie the elephant
I have a reciever hitch mounted to the back of my...

I have a reciever hitch mounted to the back of my AS, attached to the spare tire rack. I bought a yakima rack for our two mountain bikes (only one now....continue reading), that fit into the...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 04-01-2004, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,623
Posted By nellie the elephant
Rivet Do I remove the rear mouted spare?

OK here's one for you forum members. I need some advice. When I bought my AS, the previous owner had profeesionally installed a spare tire on the rear bumper. Iis a very practical location, but...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 03-18-2004, 10:42 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,409
Posted By nellie the elephant
It's nice to believe that this is how they would...

It's nice to believe that this is how they would operate, but State Farm, Farmers, or any of the big insurance players would drop you or me like a hot potatoe to make thier bottom line numbers work. ...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 03-17-2004, 01:45 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 15,409
Posted By nellie the elephant
Now that I am completely paraniod about my...

Now that I am completely paraniod about my classic getting stolen (from a storage yard), I think Lojac will be the answer.

rjreed, I am feeling your pain. To me, it would be like losing a family...
Forum: Our Community 03-08-2004, 06:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,640
Posted By nellie the elephant
spring

Southern Calif. has got amazing weather right now too. Been dialing in a few details on the AS, and looking forward to getting out. Weekend after next, going to Joshua Tree National Park...a place...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-05-2004, 09:57 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,247
Posted By nellie the elephant
RoadKingMoe, Since you seem to be superior at...

RoadKingMoe,
Since you seem to be superior at "new math", maybe you can help me to calculate my needs for a solar array. My original intention was to just have a solar battery maintanance program...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-03-2004, 06:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,247
Posted By nellie the elephant
Tarheel, This is a relevent topic for me, and...

Tarheel,
This is a relevent topic for me, and right up my alley of recent A/S projects. I am personally not one for the sound of generators, or the smell. My efforts latley have been in the area...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 12-22-2003, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,837
Posted By nellie the elephant
Compounding.....

I have found that using a 1/2" drill with a 10" buffer wheel works pretty well around windows and detail like lights, and hinges. Basically you have to hold the drill sideways so that the wheel...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-21-2003, 10:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,867
Posted By nellie the elephant
Sneakinup, What you have done to your interior...

Sneakinup,
What you have done to your interior looks really marvelous. I especially like the metal trim around the laminated surfaces. Me, I might even replace the white with a colored laminate...
Forum: Our Community 11-20-2003, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,426
Posted By nellie the elephant
SUUWHHHEET! OK your gonna kill me here but...

SUUWHHHEET!

OK your gonna kill me here but I have to ask, since I aspire to one day to purchase new (easy people...nothing against vintage, I own a '66), but what did it cost you out the door?
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 11-12-2003, 04:36 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,729
Posted By nellie the elephant
I'm looking into Pismo Beach as an option, since...

I'm looking into Pismo Beach as an option, since it is closer to me (plus it is Monarch Butterfly season...the largest population in the country). I'll get back to you.
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 11-12-2003, 04:14 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 7,729
Posted By nellie the elephant
It sounds fun. Any kids in the age ranges 1-4...

It sounds fun. Any kids in the age ranges 1-4 coming? I've got the two little ones that love having playmates.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-07-2003, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,919
Posted By nellie the elephant
rluhr wrote: "Nellie, I'm just curious, which...

rluhr wrote: "Nellie, I'm just curious, which light are you talking about? "

rluhr, In your photo, it is the one on the right that I am looking for. The problem you have with the ball part...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-06-2003, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,919
Posted By nellie the elephant
Tin Hut, you mentioned that one was modified...

Tin Hut,
you mentioned that one was modified with a new stem. Did you modify it? If so, how?

$155 each would be too steep for my blood to buy three. I think I'd do the rivet thing before...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-06-2003, 04:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,919
Posted By nellie the elephant
Thanks for the tip Flying Cloud. I've got an...

Thanks for the tip Flying Cloud. I've got an email out to them, so we'll see what they've got.

Anyone else have a fix? I was actually even thinking about drilling a small hole in the shaft,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-06-2003, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,919
Posted By nellie the elephant
Swivel Lights

Anyone know where I could get my hands on three of those vintage brushed metal swivel lights on the interior? On my '66 Safari, they are worn out and just hang limp...so that I am unable to point...
Forum: 1993 Excella 1000 10-22-2003, 03:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,328
Posted By nellie the elephant
This stuff was recommended to me for a leaky...

This stuff was recommended to me for a leaky tank:

https://www.prosealproducts.com/PS34.htm
Forum: On The Road... 10-21-2003, 12:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,600
Posted By nellie the elephant
Those burgers are famous.....

Those burgers are famous.....
Forum: On The Road... 10-21-2003, 11:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,600
Posted By nellie the elephant
Check Jalama Beach out just north of Santa...

Check Jalama Beach out just north of Santa Barbara.
https://www.JalamaBeach.com/
Forum: Our Community 10-20-2003, 11:13 AM
Replies: 331
Views: 60,781
Posted By nellie the elephant
Inspections

I can do Santa Barbara, down to Orange County in Southern CA. I have a digital camera, and I think this idea is the bomb. Way too many people outright lie about thier trailer, where others are in...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 10-14-2003, 04:22 PM
Replies: 512
Views: 71,475
Posted By nellie the elephant
FYI- I did all my compounding (unit from Harbor...

FYI-
I did all my compounding (unit from Harbor Freight-super cheap)with the "C" Grade Nuvite, and then followed that with the cyclo with "C" again. "C" Grade tends not to break down as easily when...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-13-2003, 01:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,957
Posted By nellie the elephant
Thanks for your reply, however I did check around...

Thanks for your reply, however I did check around the neck fill pretty thouroughly on the inside, and I couldn't find the leak. The tank is plastic. You're right that it should be pretty easy to...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-13-2003, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,957
Posted By nellie the elephant
Leaky fresh water tank

I was camping at Joshua Tree NP with the family over the weekend....a place that has absolutly no running water. Hence before leaving, I filled the water tank to the brim, and noticed a bit of...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-08-2003, 12:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,433
Posted By nellie the elephant
Talking The best money I ever spent

I spent 6 bills...that's right, 6 large... on having a permanent greywater tank mounted under my '66 Safari trailer. The mental relief of knowing that no matter where I pull over, I can go back and...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 10-07-2003, 03:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,241
Posted By nellie the elephant
Clear Coat

I'm dying to find out your results with this stuff. My 22' Safari is getting ready for another polish, and I will use this stuff if it works. Thanks for the thread.
Forum: Our Community 09-26-2003, 11:16 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,367
Posted By nellie the elephant
Well I have to say the thing I most enjoy about...

Well I have to say the thing I most enjoy about my '66 Safari is tha it is my little sanctuary. I store it very close to my work, and have many times gone over there with a sack lunch, and just sat...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-25-2003, 02:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,230
Posted By nellie the elephant
It doesn't cut the mustard. It clouded out in...

It doesn't cut the mustard. It clouded out in two monthes, with two coats on it. Keep searching, and share with the rest of us.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-25-2003, 12:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,230
Posted By nellie the elephant
Where did you get the liquid glass? It sounds...

Where did you get the liquid glass? It sounds like it could work.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-25-2003, 10:28 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,230
Posted By nellie the elephant
Unhappy Was Shiney....

People...help me out here, please. I'm obsessed, and desperate. I've spent hours...not once, but twice now, getting Nellie ('66 Safari) to a mirror finish. Very impressive, and a show...
Showing results 1 to 38 of 38

 

Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 10:07 PM.

Contact Us - Airstream Trailer & Motorhome Owners Community - Sitemap - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.