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Forum: Refrigerators 01-16-2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,651
Posted By cmgirdwood
Why is defrosting the refrigerator such a big...

Why is defrosting the refrigerator such a big deal. We have been fulltiming in our34.5 for the last ten years with a close to original refrigerator. Like the man said use the hair dryer. I can...
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2011, 01:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,057
Posted By cmgirdwood
We have been full timing in Magnolia Springs,Al...

We have been full timing in Magnolia Springs,Al for 6 years now and Alabama is wonderful. The Gulf Shores State Park is wonderful and close more or less to the beach. Yes June July and August are...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 07-17-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,978
Posted By cmgirdwood
The gray water problem is always an issure with...

The gray water problem is always an issure with our 34.5 but as with the airstreamers above we try and use the showers at campgounds. It is amazing how fast that tank fills up and we keep the litter...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-13-2011, 04:31 PM
Replies: 1,129
Views: 142,358
Posted By cmgirdwood
This is a club for airstream owners

if they want to have another brand motorhome well that's what the Family Motor Coach Assn. is for...they just think they are special and everyone else should go along with what they want...
Forum: Axles 03-13-2011, 02:30 PM
Replies: 120
Views: 40,881
Posted By cmgirdwood
chris and i replaced our axels on our 72...

chris and i replaced our axels on our 72 overlander last spring. it took a while... really the most important part was using the jb80 on the nuts. until they moved.. that was the long part. the...
Forum: On The Road... 01-08-2011, 04:33 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,787
Posted By cmgirdwood
The only problem these "resorts" will have is...

The only problem these "resorts" will have is keeping them full. The fancy one they built in Gulf Shores right on the Gulf was snooty and vacant for 2 winters now it is for sale. Rvers dont want to...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-01-2011, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,756
Posted By cmgirdwood
having lived in our 34.5 classic mohome for the...

having lived in our 34.5 classic mohome for the last 6 years. the most important thing to remember is you will constantly downsize your life as you go. don't worry about it so much as you will soon...
Forum: Axles 12-30-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,520
Posted By cmgirdwood
we did the axels/wheels/brakes last spring on our...

we did the axels/wheels/brakes last spring on our 72 overlander and believe it or not it went pretty smoothly using the ramp method. the most important step is the spraying with jb80 2 weeks prior to...
Forum: On The Road... 10-13-2010, 11:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By cmgirdwood
we go to New Orleans about once every couple...

we go to New Orleans about once every couple months as a day trip. it is fine during the day the French Quarter is nicer/cleaner than before Katrina. The Muesuems are great the trolley cars a...
Forum: On The Road... 10-12-2010, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,570
Posted By cmgirdwood
The Dauphin Island campground is okay???? But...

The Dauphin Island campground is okay???? But your idea of taking the ferry is not quite as simple as it seems as you then have to drive for ever to get to Gulf Shores. The Alabama State Park is a...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 09-16-2010, 06:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,263
Posted By cmgirdwood
we have full timed in our 34.5 classic motorhome...

we have full timed in our 34.5 classic motorhome for 5 years now and in my foolishness thought we could move down to our 29 foot 1972 overlander. my husband didn't say anything just got the trailer...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-15-2010, 08:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,285
Posted By cmgirdwood
you just need to find a well loved airstream. it...

you just need to find a well loved airstream. it takes a lot of looking we looked for over 2 years for our 1po 1972 overlander ten years ago. but they are still out there. the airstream inspectors...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-26-2003, 04:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,111
Posted By cmgirdwood
edie you are so right. there is a market just...

edie you are so right. there is a market just waiting.
other than the "bambi" earrings and the silver charms I haven't seen anything at all.
one of the older wbcci ladies in our park had the...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 12-24-2003, 04:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,734
Posted By cmgirdwood
Sarasota Rally?

Is anyone from the Forum going to the Sarasota Rally in February?
This is going to be our first time there and was wondering if any other forum members were able to attend.
It would be fun to get...
Forum: Parts Archive 12-24-2003, 04:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,107
Posted By cmgirdwood
could you post a picture of said cabinet? ...

could you post a picture of said cabinet?
mareinmn (alabama for the winter)
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-24-2003, 04:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,766
Posted By cmgirdwood
Chris just showed me the behind the mirror...

Chris just showed me the behind the mirror storage in our 1972Overlander this summer when I helped him put in the day/nite shade in the bathroom. He was amazed I didn't know it was there but he...
Forum: Nu-Tone Appliances & Central Vac System 12-20-2003, 04:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,423
Posted By cmgirdwood
Hey Fred, It looks like you are sitting in our...

Hey Fred,
It looks like you are sitting in our twin 34.5 Classic. Thanks for the link to Nu-Tone Archives.
As I am sitting here I just keep thinking how I love this Motorhome and full-timing in...
Forum: Nu-Tone Appliances & Central Vac System 12-19-2003, 04:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,423
Posted By cmgirdwood
NuTone Food Center

Thanks Craig,
I should have thought of that earlier.
Don the NuTone Food Center is model 251 and they had if you can believe it, a meat grinder, fruit juicer,ice crusher, mixer, shredder-slicer,...
Forum: Nu-Tone Appliances & Central Vac System 12-18-2003, 05:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,423
Posted By cmgirdwood
Unhappy Help! Where can I find the nutone food processor?

I know this is a woman thing here so bear with me.
We are full-timing now. it's great. But because of space and because it is really cool. I would like to have the nutone food processor that goes...
Forum: Washer/Dryer & Dishwashers 09-08-2003, 12:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 54,750
Posted By cmgirdwood
I really lusted for the washer/dryer in our 34.5...

I really lusted for the washer/dryer in our 34.5 motorhome and then we started traveling.
No one has mentioned that next to walking your dog the best place to met other full-timers is in the...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 09-08-2003, 12:24 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 162,276
Posted By cmgirdwood
ellablu Please Say You haven't used that...

ellablu

Please Say You haven't used that dredded V stuff yet.
Even the factory is using the GE Alumin. Silicon caulk that you can get from Home Depot Etc.
Much easier (small caulking gun),...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 08-28-2003, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,984
Posted By cmgirdwood
For the folding door try colaw rv in Carthage, Mo...

For the folding door try colaw rv in Carthage, Mo they are a salvage/airstreamgraveyard and last spring when we were down there I know I saw folding doors in the airstreams they have lined up like...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-28-2003, 05:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,191
Posted By cmgirdwood
The whole beauty of Airstreams is they used...

The whole beauty of Airstreams is they used "real" faucets not Rv faucets. Chris replaced all the washers etc. in our 1972 Overlander (to stop the drips) with the Moen parts available at any...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-28-2003, 05:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,585
Posted By cmgirdwood
We lucked out and bought the old groovy alumin....

We lucked out and bought the old groovy alumin. ramp levelers from an old airstream hand selling out. Watch at the Unit/International flea markets. They are Fabulous. Plus you have that collector...
Forum: Our Community 08-27-2003, 05:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,459
Posted By cmgirdwood
Since we are soon to be full-timers this whole...

Since we are soon to be full-timers this whole idea is essential.
I am not too worried about the surburban/trailer scenario as I used to pull horse trailers in another life. But the motorhome will...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 08-27-2003, 04:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,710
Posted By cmgirdwood
internet provider???

So this is my second to the last day at work & course we have avoided the internet provider question to the last.
I think we didn't want to jinx the whole procedure of really quitting and hitting...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-26-2003, 04:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,872
Posted By cmgirdwood
bunks

As ususual the forum is the best source for knowledge. Iam printing out as I key this and plan to get the information to the couple with the safari that has the brackets.
It is amazing how many...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-25-2003, 04:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 25,872
Posted By cmgirdwood
Any one know where to find pictures of the bunk bed attachments

Morning All,
This weekend 2 couples visited our Airstream Park with their vintage trailers. Of course we let them set up get relaxed and sit down before mobbing them to possibly tour their...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-20-2003, 05:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,539
Posted By cmgirdwood
ceiling fans,(almost)

We have been trying to think that one through since we got out Overlander. This summer Chris came up with this, (since we are both over 4' tall). He took two of the dc fans that are used for the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-20-2003, 04:47 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,556
Posted By cmgirdwood
Futute campground

I love it when someone from the forum reviews a campground. I haven't been to the Horse Park since they had the 3-day World Championships there sometime in the 80's. That was pre-Airstream.
The...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-18-2003, 12:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,753
Posted By cmgirdwood
Havihng a rally at the factory when they debute...

Havihng a rally at the factory when they debute the new classic would be a natural. Maybe we could get Airstream involved. Chris visited with the new Airstream Pres. and thought he was a pretty...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-18-2003, 12:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,220
Posted By cmgirdwood
Remember the first time you use the tool it is...

Remember the first time you use the tool it is paid for and the rest it's life its Free. Buy the rivets and the tool. If you really don't believe this sell it at the flea market at the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-18-2003, 12:28 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 20,780
Posted By cmgirdwood
new kitchen faucet, delta with removeable handle,...

new kitchen faucet, delta with removeable handle, replaced 2 soap dispensers, replaced micro wave/convection oven, put in missing rivets in door, replaced all screws on windows with stainless steel. ...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-14-2003, 04:46 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,052
Posted By cmgirdwood
Smile :) The solution to your problem is under the...

:) The solution to your problem is under the front swing down panel in front of the MH. There are three automotive type circuit breakers, about eye level just left of the battery isolator. They are...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-13-2003, 04:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,582
Posted By cmgirdwood
Good Morning All, Sorry I was lax in replying,...

Good Morning All,
Sorry I was lax in replying, that darn work day still is getting in the way. Well it won't be long now.
I am busy printing out all the Malibu Beach information as I write.
It...
Forum: Our Community 08-08-2003, 05:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,255
Posted By cmgirdwood
1972 Overlander is updated but original as far as...

1972 Overlander is updated but original as far as theme.

1985 34.5 Motorhomes theme is Frank Lloyd Wright prairie style arts and crafts era. It is a work in progress but already have new hardware...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-08-2003, 05:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,582
Posted By cmgirdwood
Jerry, I found your PM and replied. Cailfornia...

Jerry,
I found your PM and replied. Cailfornia here we come.
mareinmn
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-07-2003, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,122
Posted By cmgirdwood
Brian In our 72 Overlander there is a plastic...

Brian
In our 72 Overlander there is a plastic bi-fold door that has a metal frame around it and "snaps" closed when needed by tension. I think what is in our picture is where the door goes to lock...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-07-2003, 05:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,582
Posted By cmgirdwood
Thanks to all, Jerry maybe we could meet for...

Thanks to all,
Jerry maybe we could meet for drinks at our Overlander for an Airstream Happy Hour. I know Chris & I would love to talk Airstream with any one interested. He was very imnpressed...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-06-2003, 10:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,582
Posted By cmgirdwood
thank you so much we will check these out. I...

thank you so much we will check these out. I just am always amazed at the rapid response and vast array of information this sites member have to offer.
mareinmn
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-06-2003, 04:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,582
Posted By cmgirdwood
Need a campground north of La, Calif.

I have been pouring over the campground books, AAA, Escapees, Woodalls, and thought someone here may have to solution to our search.
We will be going out to LA, daughter's wedding in Sept. and need...
Forum: On The Road... 07-15-2003, 05:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,490
Posted By cmgirdwood
Las Vegas Camping Advice??

Help please Y'all. The daughter is getting married in Las Vegas this September and I would like to know if anyone has favorite camping sites in Las Vegas. We will have our bullie girl and her evil...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Ambassador 05-20-2003, 07:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,966
Posted By cmgirdwood
We had the big llowers and orange shag. Piece by...

We had the big llowers and orange shag. Piece by Piece year by year we have made it ours.
Oh boy this weekend we get to put on a new curb side and rear awing if they get shipped f rom zip-dee. ...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-06-2003, 05:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,017
Posted By cmgirdwood
We used the Dow Scrubbing Bubbles as it doesn't...

We used the Dow Scrubbing Bubbles as it doesn't drip.
Mareinmn
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-06-2003, 05:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,202
Posted By cmgirdwood
We kept the drapes in our 1972 Overlander but...

We kept the drapes in our 1972 Overlander but added "day/nite" shades for the bathroom and bedroom areas, They are wonderful and we never move the drapes in the the bedroom. Just use them as side...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 04-11-2003, 01:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,393
Posted By cmgirdwood
Hey Roundhead, If you need a break come up to...

Hey Roundhead,
If you need a break come up to the Airstream Park this weekend.
There should be lots of us airstreamers getting ready to greet spring, Hopefully anyway it will be spring at least all...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 04-11-2003, 07:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,393
Posted By cmgirdwood
I agree our Overlander so easy to travel with it...

I agree our Overlander so easy to travel with it is amazing.
We also bought from the original owner and everything was original. That 70's decor was so cool back then. We have moved into the 21st...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-02-2003, 07:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,135
Posted By cmgirdwood
The backup lights on our 1972 Overlander weren't...

The backup lights on our 1972 Overlander weren't working and droave my husband nuts for almost 6 years as he experimented every spring with a neew thought on why they wouldn't come on.
Finnally when...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-25-2003, 10:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,854
Posted By cmgirdwood
I don't know about you guys but in May last year...

I don't know about you guys but in May last year we woke up 2 weekends in a row to snow covering everything on our site. We had dewinterized so we just left the furnace on low and the little ceramic...
Forum: On The Road... 03-25-2003, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By cmgirdwood
From opening day in April to the closing weekend...

From opening day in April to the closing weekend in Oct. we spend every weekend in our trailer or motohome. Plus 2 weeks of vacation going somewhere. This year after much persuasion to "eat dessert...
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