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Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-14-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,316
Posted By Lothlorian
Thanks for your advice...I may be to late...it is...

Thanks for your advice...I may be to late...it is 450 miles away and the last couple of nights it went down to the twenties...there is no water in the fresh water tanks or hot water heater...I have...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-14-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,430
Posted By Lothlorian
I put in apex with shark bite fittings. 12 years...

I put in apex with shark bite fittings. 12 years and no leaks
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-09-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,316
Posted By Lothlorian
Space heaters instead of winterizing

Hi..
My Airstream is in a barn in zone 6...I will use it periodically during weekends and I don't want to keep winterizing every time I camp in it. It never leaves the barn as I am building my...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-18-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By Lothlorian
Thanks for your help

Thanks for your help
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-18-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 709
Posted By Lothlorian
1960 renovation

Good Afternoon:

I have a few threads on here from years ago. I renovated two airstreams and posted many pics. A massive tree fell on my airstream last year from Hurricane Irma. It was my 1960...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 08-28-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 66,615
Posted By Lothlorian
Forgot I will only need to cover from the air...

Forgot I will only need to cover from the air conditioner to and past the back end.
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 08-28-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 443
Views: 66,615
Posted By Lothlorian
temporary shelter construction

Hi everybody:

It has been almost a year since I posted. October of last year hurricane Irma dropped a tree on my airstream. Lots of damage that need to be fixed. I put everything off for one year...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 01-07-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,950
Posted By Lothlorian
My 1960 Overlander had a huge tree with a 2'.5"...

My 1960 Overlander had a huge tree with a 2'.5" diameter trunk fall on it . Hurricane Irma did a job on it. Plan on restoring it again in the spring
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 10-05-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 554
Views: 131,436
Posted By Lothlorian
I used F9 polish first then went to F7. I still...

I used F9 polish first then went to F7. I still was not happy and did a third polish using a clay bar. Wow did that make a difference. It came out like a mirror on my 1960. Another thing I did...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,001
Posted By Lothlorian
I think everybody knows where Loganville is these...

I think everybody knows where Loganville is these days. The town is growing in leaps and bounds. Everybody and their brother is moving here. Growth is exploding ! Can't build the schools fast...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2017, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,001
Posted By Lothlorian
I had the same problem on my 73 Overlander. I...

I had the same problem on my 73 Overlander. I gutted the bathroom and cut the floor out from the door way to the rear end. I bought Nyloboard (Used to
becheap not anymore) for replacement. It...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-03-2017, 12:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,704
Posted By Lothlorian
Thanks for the advice. I went to a cabinet shop...

Thanks for the advice. I went to a cabinet shop where the owner is renovating a 74 overlander and he ordered the 1/4 oak with veneered both sides. I went to a aluminum fabrication shop and he told...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-03-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,704
Posted By Lothlorian
Thanks guys. heading to fabricator because all...

Thanks guys. heading to fabricator because all my wood cabinets above the bed were shattered and the aluminum tracks the cabinet doors slid on are all bent. I am going to rebuild the cabinets to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-02-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,704
Posted By Lothlorian
Looking for replacement for walls in 1960

Does anybody know thickness and where I can get the oak veneer plywood that has veneer on both sides of the wood. I have three walls that were destroyed from Hurricane Irma. I can find 1/4" that...
Forum: On The Road... 09-15-2017, 09:25 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,274
Posted By Lothlorian
I say 55 or 60. Let everybody pass you and stay...

I say 55 or 60. Let everybody pass you and stay in the right lane. More relaxing
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 09-15-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,783
Posted By Lothlorian
tree is off trailer. Elm and two oaks will be...

tree is off trailer. Elm and two oaks will be firewood for a couple years. Pulled the trailer around the neighborhood and that went well. No noise from the running gear. I will put RV back in the...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 09-13-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,783
Posted By Lothlorian
Key lime pie also...I retired from a vocational...

Key lime pie also...I retired from a vocational school...I am trying to see if I can get those crazy fun machine shop teachers to come see.
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 09-13-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,783
Posted By Lothlorian
Just got out to look at end cap. Tree branch is...

Just got out to look at end cap. Tree branch is laying on rib between the end cap and
bed room which pushed it in. I will have to see what i will have to accomplish to fix it... Just have to...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 09-13-2017, 03:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,783
Posted By Lothlorian
It is crushed between the bathroom and...

It is crushed between the bathroom and airconditioner. I will have to take out the bedroom and inner skins to see what is going on with the frame. I went inside trailer. The kitchen and living area...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 09-12-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,783
Posted By Lothlorian
What it looked like before it was smashed

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f109/my-sons-1960-overlander-restoration-70006-32.html

I am glad I can't post the big fat tree crushing about three ribs and totally wrecking the interior

The...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 09-12-2017, 08:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,783
Posted By Lothlorian
Question Tree fell on Airstream...Irma

I have been reading a bunch of threads about rib and skin repair. I am not beat yet. I will have to gut the bedroom and take out the skins, but 4 years of working on this thing will not make me...
Forum: Our Community 09-03-2017, 07:27 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,180
Posted By Lothlorian
Here is the pic I could not post. First maiden...

Here is the pic I could not post. First maiden voyage 1000 miles for this 1960 Overlander. Went to see the eclipse
Forum: Our Community 09-02-2017, 06:03 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,180
Posted By Lothlorian
Maiden voyage...Long trip

What I gave my Airstream was its first Maiden voyage after owning for 4 years. It got a quick weekend 1 year ago, but was put to a 1000 mile test. Finally got it out and about. It ended up being a...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-15-2017, 03:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,892
Posted By Lothlorian
I want to thank all you for getting back with me...

I want to thank all you for getting back with me and keep your knowledge coming forward...I have had the panel out before and I could not remember if I saw a fuse in there...where would it be? I...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-15-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,892
Posted By Lothlorian
Electric for raising trailer off blocks out

I can't get the trailer to go up and down to get on my truck. Control panel and raising trailer out
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-15-2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,892
Posted By Lothlorian
Only the Control Panel does not work

Here is what happened.... Miss understanding about the Amps for the plug in for my 73 overlander airstream. I was told it was 30 amps and it was not. Whatever it was there was a pop/flash and fuses...
Forum: Winter Living 11-19-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,439
Posted By Lothlorian
thanks for the feedback. I worry about the...

thanks for the feedback. I worry about the electric going out also. It would be a gamble.
Forum: Winter Living 11-19-2016, 04:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,439
Posted By Lothlorian
Using periodically in winter...Not winterizing

It has been a long time since I have been visiting airstream forums. I used to be visiting this site in the past everyday, but now that I have restored two airstreams I have kind of been away from...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 12-30-2015, 02:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,033
Posted By Lothlorian
I was watching some videos and I think I can make...

I was watching some videos and I think I can make my own wheel rake. I have the wood and nails. I will order the bars today. I will get a red rouge and white rouge. 1 lbs each.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 12-29-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,033
Posted By Lothlorian
Hi Ho: Thanks for the link! I ordered one! ...

Hi Ho:

Thanks for the link! I ordered one! Now I just need to buy a brown bar and a white bar.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 12-28-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,033
Posted By Lothlorian
Cotton polishing pad and clay bars

I have a Dewalt polisher and it did a great job with the wool pads and Nuvite polishing compound. My question is how do you attach the cotton polishing wheels? I have not seen any with a attachment...
Forum: Our Community 10-27-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,180
Posted By Lothlorian
We camp in our barn on our property, so I just...

We camp in our barn on our property, so I just picked up 7 18" X 18" double bulb u shaped shop lights for free. They were going to be recycled so I took them and hung them in my barn so we will...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,289
Posted By Lothlorian
I have two airstreams and had to replace both...

I have two airstreams and had to replace both toilet valves. Last year I put a brand new toilet in one of my airstreams in the fall. I tested the toilet and drained all my lines. I thought I got...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,289
Posted By Lothlorian
Thanks for the info. I always drain my water...

Thanks for the info. I always drain my water tanks and the hot water heater. I like the idea of putting anti freeze in traps. years ago when I would leave I blew out the lines with an air...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-03-2015, 07:15 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,289
Posted By Lothlorian
Keeping Airstream constantly warm when not using

I will have my Airstream parked in an area that will see below freezing temps several times during the winter and I will be using it periodically. I will find it a hassle to put anti freeze in the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-03-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,260
Posted By Lothlorian
Are you sure it is the compressor? Did you check...

Are you sure it is the compressor? Did you check the compressor start up capacitor? I just fixed my air conditioner and started with the capacitors. They were both fine. My air conditioner was not...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-01-2015, 02:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,800
Posted By Lothlorian
Thanks a bunch. I think I will be OK with the...

Thanks a bunch. I think I will be OK with the 30' ft
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-01-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,800
Posted By Lothlorian
Length of standard 30 amp extension cord on trailer

My trailer is in a barn and I just had electric added to the barn. I can buy a 30' or a 50'cord that will travel from the back of the trailer to the electric panel where I have a 30 amp outlet. I...
Forum: Our Community 08-30-2015, 08:05 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,180
Posted By Lothlorian
I installed a new electric motor in my Coleman...

I installed a new electric motor in my Coleman Air conditioner to drive the fan and squirrel cage.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-29-2015, 03:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By Lothlorian
I just threw the information sheet away. All the...

I just threw the information sheet away. All the measurements were exactly the same except the shaft was 1/4" shorter then the original. The fan blade fit perfectly. I had an option to buy the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-28-2015, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By Lothlorian
I replaced the blower motor and it now purrs like...

I replaced the blower motor and it now purrs like a kitten.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 08-27-2015, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,765
Posted By Lothlorian
I had the same problem with my 73 Overlander. I...

I had the same problem with my 73 Overlander. I used a spray bottle with soap and water and applied to all the gas joints. I found a leak coming from the stove and fixed it. That worked for awhile...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-14-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By Lothlorian
I am bringing this forward again.

I am bringing this forward again.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-14-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,672
Posted By Lothlorian
It sounds like you are in a funk mentally. Hang...

It sounds like you are in a funk mentally. Hang in there and knock it out. You can do it. My first project I had on the road 6 months after buying it. I was so into it I bought another. The...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-14-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By Lothlorian
If it is fake wood I really could not help. I...

If it is fake wood I really could not help. I had this happen on my laminate floor and I put an 80lb weight on it and let it sit there all winter. Spring time it was gone.

If it is real wood...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-14-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,127
Posted By Lothlorian
Buying new Blower motor...advice needed

The Coleman replacement motor is way over two hundred dollars.

I found a Fasco replacement for $126.00 which is made in Mexico

ORV replacement measurements are Shaft .5 diameter X 3.5" X 7 1/8...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-14-2015, 10:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,388
Posted By Lothlorian
I borrowed a generator with a 30 amp plug. ...

I borrowed a generator with a 30 amp plug. Everything works fine except the fan needs a twirl and when I turn it on and everything works. Capacitors are all good because I had them checked. It is...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-13-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,388
Posted By Lothlorian
OK here is what I know. All my capacitors are OK...

OK here is what I know. All my capacitors are OK had them checked by AC technician. I put oil in the oil port on the motor. The shaft of the motor moves freely. With all that this is how it works....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-06-2015, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,388
Posted By Lothlorian
Thanks a bunch. I a will get on it tomorrow. ...

Thanks a bunch. I a will get on it tomorrow.

Brian
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-06-2015, 11:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,388
Posted By Lothlorian
Thanks for the info

Thanks for the info
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