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Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-13-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 205,316
Posted By RickStream
After twelve years this thread is still going...

After twelve years this thread is still going strong. Last Winter my toilet valve did suffer damage due to some very disagreable RV fluid from a box store (left a small amount of fluid in the bowl)....
Forum: Modifications 08-23-2015, 07:02 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,578
Posted By RickStream
Other options

I balanced my trailer's running gear.
Forum: On The Road... 05-30-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,110
Posted By RickStream
The never ending cycle.

Great that you are enjoying! And all of this put together I call the Never Ending Cycle. Pull it, enjoy it, repair it. I put all three together to call it enjoyment.
Forum: On The Road... 09-06-2011, 08:39 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 66,895
Posted By RickStream
Not a thing wrong with campfires!

Remember, as I learned in Boy Scouts, and when I saw a white box burn, a bigger hot fire will burn clean. You "trash burners" that do not believe in big heat will continue to upset the rest of our...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-17-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,098
Posted By RickStream
The Family Unit

The family unit.
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-17-2008, 08:59 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,098
Posted By RickStream
Thompson of the Thompsons Ah, I love it!

Thompson of the Thompsons

Ah, I love it!
Forum: On The Road... 07-08-2007, 05:12 PM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 370,837
Posted By RickStream
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

This afternoon, Sunday, at Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

$3.09/gal. 87 OCT.

10.7 mpg Silverado 2500HD, six liter, 31 foot Excella, into the wind.
Forum: Our Community 02-27-2007, 05:50 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 9,897
Posted By RickStream
Thumbs up Cheney has CLASS!!

The Swamp - Chicago Tribune - Blogs. (https://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/news_theswamp/2007/02/cheneys_bumpy_r.html)

Nice tow vehicle if I don't mind saying so.:) I can only carry a model of an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-08-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,038
Posted By RickStream
Total Miles

2001 Silverado Pickup, ext. cab, long box, 6.0 V-8,4-WD, in silver.
132,000 LIKE A ROCK!:)
Forum: Insurance & Claims 08-14-2006, 08:01 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,893
Posted By RickStream
Rat Stream

In the world of motorcycles that would be called a "Rat" which takes a person of unusually strong self-assurance to operate it. This person will rub the noses of prejudicial observers in the black...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-30-2006, 08:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,104
Posted By RickStream
Long Sleeved Shirt!!

You not only removed the LP tanks, but you wore a long sleeve shirt on a very hot day.
Forum: Refrigerators 06-24-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 25,018
Posted By RickStream
Tech. side of the job.

John,

Great work, I am curious as to the amount of beer it took to finish this job off? If my frig. ever goes south I will need an ice cooler large enough to hold the correct amount to finish the...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 05-03-2006, 08:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,450
Posted By RickStream
Excella 500 Leak

My Excella 500 had leaks. It is my experience that leaks are from the upper roof area and the water will find a way to the darnest places that have little rational connection to the source of the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-11-2006, 08:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,880
Posted By RickStream
Excella Leak!!!!!

My Excella had a very bad leak. Not able to locate the source, I removed the end plastic panal off the ceiling. Yes, that is a bunch of work. However, I wanted to find the leak and find the leak I...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-11-2006, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,572
Posted By RickStream
I have an Excella from 1974 and had doors that...

I have an Excella from 1974 and had doors that stuck. The little plastic glides were worn and dirty that the doors hung on. The rails that the glides go into were misaligned. Also, had to clean the...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-21-2006, 05:13 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,717
Posted By RickStream
I love scientific tests! I have an up-armored...

I love scientific tests! I have an up-armored Excella.
Forum: Member Introductions 03-21-2006, 04:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,717
Posted By RickStream
Transverse pucture of projecties on Airstream

Has anyone tested the penetration quality of a .45 ACP at the longitudinal axis of any Airstream above the frame rails?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-23-2005, 07:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,713
Posted By RickStream
https://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.p...

https://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8705&page=1&pp=20
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-20-2005, 05:36 AM
Replies: 728
Views: 52,404
Posted By RickStream
It is still snowing here in Wisconsin and the...

It is still snowing here in Wisconsin and the Snowmobile season is going strong. The Airstream projects will have to wait a little longer, it is 19 degrees this morning.
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 03-17-2005, 05:21 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,648
Posted By RickStream
73's N9NYA, Excella 500, Wisconsin.

73's

N9NYA, Excella 500, Wisconsin.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-08-2005, 07:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,722
Posted By RickStream
My old Fisher valve was leaking so I took it to a...

My old Fisher valve was leaking so I took it to a local LPG company, the place where I get my tanks filled, and asked it they would find a replacement. They sold me a brand new Fisher 966 regulator....
Forum: On The Road... 01-31-2005, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,088
Posted By RickStream
What about Winter?

If you can't wait, you can do what my child and I did in the cold weather going in from West Yellowstone. That is the Madison River that the Buffalo is eating at.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-26-2005, 07:33 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 45,657
Posted By RickStream
:) :) :) :) :) W :) :) :) :) :)

:) :) :) :) :) W :) :) :) :) :)
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-18-2005, 06:14 PM
Replies: 728
Views: 52,404
Posted By RickStream
Heat Wave!

Central Wisconsin is under a heat wave advisory. It is now 15 degrees at 7:oo pm and snowing very hard!
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 06:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
Once the project is done, watch what happens to...

Once the project is done, watch what happens to your lock as the trailer is towed and lock is used. On the door hole a stainless steel striker plate should be made and installed on the door frame...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 06:43 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
Once you have the bolt and lock installed put ink...

Once you have the bolt and lock installed put ink on the bolt end. This will transfer to the masking tape you put on the door jam just before you closed the door, remember the POI. Now turn the...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 06:17 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
Now, make sure you have your bolt and lock...

Now, make sure you have your bolt and lock completely installed, along with the inner lock lever. If you are happy with the way it works, now we need to look at the size of the bolt. Close the door...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 06:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
Well, what about the large bolt? Do we just...

Well, what about the large bolt? Do we just drill a hole large enough to allow the bolt to fit into the door and JAT'ed the door? Just kidding. If you look at newer Airstreams that have bolts you...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 05:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
Using time as our tool we will drill a hole for...

Using time as our tool we will drill a hole for the bolt. First find the correct place for this hole. Use your POI as a guide here. When selecting hole saws to drill up your trailer, I would...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 05:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
Now, I am assuming you folks know how a Deadbolt...

Now, I am assuming you folks know how a Deadbolt works, adjusts, goes together and comes apart. If you understand this, then you can adjust your "POI" (plan of installation) to fit in the area you...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 05:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
This is the outside of the trailer after the hole...

This is the outside of the trailer after the hole was cut from INSIDE OUT. But stop the cut before going through the jam frame. The lock housing will be cut to fit this profile. Look at the...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 04:56 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
Remember to drill from the inside out to preserve...

Remember to drill from the inside out to preserve the door jam. THAT MEANS DO NOT CUT THROUGH THE DOOR JAM ON OUTSIDE OF TRAILER!!! The lock housing will be cut to fit the door jam profile. Use a...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 04:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
This is the dead bolt on the trailer, it does not...

This is the dead bolt on the trailer, it does not have Vulkum around it yet, when final installation is done, use a bunch of Vulkem to weather seal the lock to the trailer skin. After the Vulkem...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 03:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,199
Posted By RickStream
I have installed a dead bolt in my 1974 Excella. ...

I have installed a dead bolt in my 1974 Excella. If you install a bolt on your trailer without planning, you have a junk trailer. If you install a bolt using a plan, plan, plan you will have a very...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-08-2004, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,800
Posted By RickStream
This link, the third page, ...

This link, the third page,

https://www.airforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=8323,

is what I did, it, an Intella power, has been on for a year and one-half and the batterys...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-14-2004, 04:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 17,723
Posted By RickStream
This is how I added an Intellapower to my Excella...

This is how I added an Intellapower to my Excella 500. THis power unit is 60 watts. I added the fuse panel from the old univolt to the converter. This seems to work very well.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 07-08-2004, 08:09 PM
Replies: 292
Views: 80,019
Posted By RickStream
Andy is a true value to this forum, I truely...

Andy is a true value to this forum, I truely enjoy ready his posts. I myself have been fighting ( repairing ) poor repairs from the past on my current trailer, the many hours have taken the...
Forum: 1973-1974 Excella 500 04-22-2004, 08:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,473
Posted By RickStream
Smile The automotive tape JohnHD spoke of is a "3M"...

The automotive tape JohnHD spoke of is a "3M" product. It is a double-coated tape with acrylic adhesive on a viscoelastic foam core. It is used to attach exterior trim components on automobiles. ...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 02-27-2004, 04:34 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,951
Posted By RickStream
1974 Excella

I have an Excella from 1974 and will help with this subject when I can!

Rick
Forum: Community Polls 02-24-2004, 04:06 PM
Replies: 48
Poll: 'Fess up
Views: 7,568
Posted By RickStream
You are alone.

You are alone.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-03-2004, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,528
Posted By RickStream
Do you think he will be at Davenport?:confused:

Do you think he will be at Davenport?:confused:
Forum: Our Community 11-07-2003, 05:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,226
Posted By RickStream
Sounds like a guilt thing to me.

Sounds like a guilt thing to me.
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