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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-12-2016, 07:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By tbettes
Is there a Trouble Shooting Guide

Since I received no responses, does anyone have a trouble shooting guide for Dometic AC. I still want to believe this is an easy problem I can fix and do not have to take it into the dealer.
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-05-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,010
Posted By tbettes
Dometic Power Problem

I have a 1960 Overlander with a fairly new dometic AC (4 years lightly used). We have not traveled in the Overlander for about 2 years and the AC has not been on since last summer or fall. I tried...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-13-2012, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 717
Posted By tbettes
Formula One in Austin

Things are crazy in Austin for the Formula One race in November. We could host a couple of Air Streamers. Limited connections but if you can boondock, all the room in the world. We are in Smithville...
Forum: 1961 - 1963 Bambi 08-17-2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By tbettes
Thanks for Your Help

We will order from Moonshine Lamp and Shade.

Thanks for the response.

Tom
Forum: 1961 - 1963 Bambi 08-15-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,447
Posted By tbettes
Interior Light Covers for '62 Bambi

We have a 62 Bambi and we are just about finished restoring much of the inside. My wife would like to replace the lamp covers or replace the material that lays inside of the covers. These are the...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-03-2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,226
Posted By tbettes
Terry Thanks for the reply. I will check it...

Terry

Thanks for the reply. I will check it all out tomorrow. I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to ruin anything.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-03-2012, 07:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,226
Posted By tbettes
How To Use Pressurized System

We just purchased a 1960 Overlander. It has a working pressurized system for water. We have a 1962 Bambi that I converted to an on demand pump but I would like to keep this one original as long as I...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 01-21-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,220
Posted By tbettes
1962 Airstream Bambi

1962 Airstream Bambi (2012-01-21 11:00:21)
Forum: 1961 - 1963 Bambi 07-24-2011, 08:18 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,502
Posted By tbettes
It is an Ohio (curbside bath).

It is an Ohio (curbside bath).
Forum: 1961 - 1963 Bambi 07-24-2011, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,502
Posted By tbettes
Yes the emblem broke in 2 pieces. We thought...

Yes the emblem broke in 2 pieces. We thought about gluing it back and will probably do so if we can't find a replacement.

Your Bambi looks great. We just got ours a few months ago and took a...
Forum: 1961 - 1963 Bambi 07-24-2011, 02:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,502
Posted By tbettes
Help - I broke my Wife's Bambi (emblem)

While polishing my wife's pride and joy 62 Bambi, I accidently caught the script Bambi emblem by the door. Does anybody know if you can get this replacement part anywhere.

Thanks
Tom
Forum: On The Road... 11-02-2010, 07:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,479
Posted By tbettes
Bastrop State Park is very nice. We live in...

Bastrop State Park is very nice. We live in Bastrop County but it is a 30-45 minute ride into Austin. There is a Mobile Home Park we parked our AS at for several months when we were helping our...
Forum: On The Road... 09-03-2010, 02:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,056
Posted By tbettes
Texas to Glacier, Montana, & on the way back

Airstream Travels (https://tjbettes.blogspot.com)
Picasa Web Albums - Tom (https://picasaweb.google.com/tbettes)

Above are our blog and web album. For those interested, we are in an 84 31' Excella....
Forum: On The Road... 08-08-2010, 06:19 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,312
Posted By tbettes
We are heading out Friiday but are going the way...

We are heading out Friiday but are going the way of the Tetons and Yellowstone. We arrive the 27th. Have fun.

Tom
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-28-2010, 04:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,179
Posted By tbettes
We live out in Smithville. So I guess we are...

We live out in Smithville. So I guess we are close.

We have found that if you use the system a lot, one packet of "smell good" is not enough. We also have been told that A capful of Downy keeps...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-25-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,168
Posted By tbettes
Houston Traffic

Dave

We went to Kemah for the week to visit and keep our grandson. I navigated our 31 ft AS thru Houston traffic going and coming right thru downtown on I45. We made it back to sleepy Smithville...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-25-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,116
Posted By tbettes
Thanks for the input - The Plan

Thanks for everyones help. I am going to

1. Pull the wheel and inspect/repack the bearings,
2. Adjust/check all wheels as advised again just to make sure,
3. Buy an extra set of bearings and...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-24-2010, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,116
Posted By tbettes
One Drum Hot - Is it the bearings?

I just pulled all 4 wheels off of my 84 31' Excella and replaced the backing plades with Dexter self adjusting brakes. I repacked all bearings and remounted everything. I took off on a 150 mile test...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-07-2010, 06:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By tbettes
Smile Air Mix

I was told by a friend who seems to understand and know everything mechanical that I should increase the air content until the flame has no yellow, only blue. I maximized the air and the flame is...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-26-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,252
Posted By tbettes
Adjusting gas/Air Mixture

After searching this forum I feel lucky my problem is small compared to many. When the water heater lights, the exhaust has some amount of carbon in it, enough to create a trail up the side a few...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-26-2010, 10:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,158
Posted By tbettes
Carbon from Water Heater

After searching this forum I feel lucky my problem is small compared to many. When the water heater lights, the exhaust has some amount of carbon in it, enough to create a trail up the side a few...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-25-2010, 10:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,198
Posted By tbettes
I made a mistake in my previous post - 30 led...

I made a mistake in my previous post - 30 led lights on a 50 cm strip.

Sorry

Tom
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-25-2010, 09:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,198
Posted By tbettes
Recessed LED Lights replacing Thin Lights

I just replaced the thin lights that were recessed behind the curtain covers. I am not electrically minded but it was super simple. I bought 3 50cm strips with 75 led's on each ($30 total cost...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 06-08-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,382
Posted By tbettes
Good looking used stove and oven from Airstream

Just noticed in Austin Craigslist there is a nice stove pulled and clean from an Airstream. Search Airstream in the For Sale area of Austin TX. Prtice asked was $200.
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-19-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,707
Posted By tbettes
Door Handle

John

I would like to get one of the door handles. I will measure ours tomorrow to make sure it is a fit and send you measurements but I am guessing it will be. How much do you want for one and do...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-04-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,718
Posted By tbettes
yes 2 relatively new batteries. Everything else...

yes 2 relatively new batteries. Everything else works except this one circuit.
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-04-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,718
Posted By tbettes
Light Circuit Blowing Fuse

I have a 1985 31' Excella. The bedroom reading light, closet light and hall light are on a circuit that keeps blowing the 20 amp fuse. It doesn't blow immediately and all the lights are off. I have...
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-17-2008, 11:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,707
Posted By tbettes
Thanks -

I will go there when this one breaks. I have enough other things to fix first.

I enjoyed your Moab pictures. I did a workshop with Moose Peterson there a few years ago.

Your delicate arch...
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-16-2008, 09:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,707
Posted By tbettes
Main Door Handle Breaking

We have a 84 31' Excella and the main door handle is beginning to break. Anyone know where I can get a replacement handle. Local dealer suggested replacing the whole mechanism with a newer different...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-16-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 884
Posted By tbettes
84 Excella - First Timers

My wife and I have a beautiful 31' Airstream. We have had it stored for about a year since we bought it and took it out for the first trip this past weekend. Now we really have a long list of things...
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