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Forum: On The Road... 05-08-2013, 08:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 961
Posted By purman
Sounds great! Its nice to be out camping verses...

Sounds great! Its nice to be out camping verses working on the trailer you don't want to do it twice!!! We did a fix it up job the first time and a shell off last June. I dont recommend this. :)
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 05-07-2013, 12:34 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 36,691
Posted By purman
Yeah. It seemed life got busy and the computer...

Yeah. It seemed life got busy and the computer went to the way side. Skiing with the kids mostly. Even was off face book for 3 months. But time to warm up the fingers and get back to typing and...
Forum: 1956 - 1965 Caravel 05-06-2013, 05:06 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 16,521
Posted By purman
I put in two grey tanks. One behind the axles and...

I put in two grey tanks. One behind the axles and one between. The front one gets the sinks and the back on the shower. I connected them together. The big benefit is being able to run your sink...
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 05-06-2013, 04:49 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 36,691
Posted By purman
Ok spring is here and the snow melted about a...

Ok spring is here and the snow melted about a month ago. So it's time to get this puppy finished. Seems like I have been working on it since we got it. We are headed out early this summer ( June...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 02-16-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,000
Posted By purman
I ordered one from them a year or so ago for our...

I ordered one from them a year or so ago for our 68' I had to cut the opening square for the fantastic fan. But not really a big deal. I got the flat bottom but should have got the curve one but...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-13-2013, 03:55 PM
Replies: 260
Views: 56,250
Posted By purman
I have stayed of the Andersen Thread for some...

I have stayed of the Andersen Thread for some time now, as I got tired of providing data that the hitch did work. It was humorous at first, seeing the NAPKIN engineers throw out numbers. but it...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-19-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 496,650
Posted By purman
Third row seats and luggage compartments are...

Third row seats and luggage compartments are behind the rear axles and when putting 3-4 thousands pounds in the back off a truck will take weight off the front axels. I'm not going to argue where the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-19-2012, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 496,650
Posted By purman
I find it interesting that people make a huge...

I find it interesting that people make a huge deal over 160# not being put back on the front axles while under WD.. And make out that it would be unsafe to drive. (ridiculous) But we load our TV up...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-02-2012, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 954
Posted By purman
Welcome. We have a 68' ambassador and four kids....

Welcome. We have a 68' ambassador and four kids. 9,6 and 2 year old twin girls. so ask away I have remodeled it twice. The second time was a shell off restoration. New tires and new axels should be...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-01-2012, 04:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,473
Posted By purman
you know, I'm not that impressed with this. ...

you know, I'm not that impressed with this. Nitrous and 1000 hp ??? I have had my AS up to 85 mph on the flat with my 382 HP Sequoia with a lot left. I'm willing to bet I could get it up over 110...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-31-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,673
Posted By purman
It would seem by these numbers that if you put a...

It would seem by these numbers that if you put a 400 lb person in the back of your TV you would need a WD ??? Wonder if all those using 1 ton trucks towing without a WD are effected as much by...
Forum: Tires 10-28-2012, 06:54 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 17,667
Posted By purman
Ok I just got back from Zion NP last weekend. 450...

Ok I just got back from Zion NP last weekend. 450 miles one way, 900 total. I ran my Michelins at 65 psi and had up to 6psi rise over all. Tires never ran warming than the TV by touch. Around 90...
Forum: On The Road... 10-27-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
Here is a pic of them.

Here is a pic of them.
Forum: On The Road... 10-27-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
So, on my way home from Bryce Canyon I stopped at...

So, on my way home from Bryce Canyon I stopped at the river to partake in one of my other hobbies (looking for gold). Now I didn't find much, a few very small pieces. But I did find two small clear...
Forum: Our Community 10-27-2012, 07:50 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,892
Posted By purman
I guess I might weird but I love to talk about my...

I guess I might weird but I love to talk about my AS and give tours. Even though it's alway a mess with 4 kids :) I had 4 people asking questions when we were in Zion and also wanted to know about...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-23-2012, 02:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,885
Posted By purman
It's probably a mid 70,s. you can tell a 68 or...

It's probably a mid 70,s. you can tell a 68 or earliers because the windows are square and they were only 7 feet wide. 69 they changed all that. Looks like someone is working on it.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-20-2012, 08:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,033
Posted By purman
A couple of other things to consider. 1968 and...

A couple of other things to consider. 1968 and earlier were only 7 ft wide. 1969 and up were 7'6" and wider.

Also the grey tanks are pretty small 20 gallons and less.

I redid my 1968 and...
Forum: On The Road... 10-19-2012, 09:58 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
some more pics here.

some more pics here.
Forum: On The Road... 10-19-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
finally got them uploaded here.. Slow internet...

finally got them uploaded here.. Slow internet at the rv site.
Forum: On The Road... 10-19-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
Well we left Zion this morning and went to Bryce...

Well we left Zion this morning and went to Bryce Canyon today. Staying at an RV park right outside the park Ruby's.. Should have checked the campgrounds in the park but not sure if they have...
Forum: Tires 10-19-2012, 08:15 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 17,667
Posted By purman
Oh, I didn't realize you we're talking about your...

Oh, I didn't realize you we're talking about your butt. :)
Forum: Tires 10-18-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 17,667
Posted By purman
I produce a lot of hot air too, and my wife...

I produce a lot of hot air too, and my wife complains about it all the time :lol::D:lol:
Forum: On The Road... 10-18-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
Here are some pics from today the two older...

Here are some pics from today

the two older boys on the right belong to a friend that joined us last night.. ours is the one in the middle.
Forum: On The Road... 10-18-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
We made it up Angels Landing, well to scot...

We made it up Angels Landing, well to scot lookout, just below Angles landing, I'm not crazy enough to take my kids up the last .5 mile. 4 mile round trip and 1070 ft gain in elevation. the older...
Forum: Tires 10-18-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,035
Posted By purman
I don't think any TPMS dies this. You would have...

I don't think any TPMS dies this. You would have to have a temp strip on the inside on the tread to get the true temp. What we are getting is the air temp inside the tire. Which may be a couple...
Forum: Tires 10-18-2012, 08:27 AM
Replies: 165
Views: 17,667
Posted By purman
One problem is if you change climate you have to...

One problem is if you change climate you have to change tire pressure. I live at 7000 ft and can change climate in 20 min and again in 1 hour or less depending which way I drive. . I don't want to...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-17-2012, 10:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,894
Posted By purman
Good read as I'm thinking of updating my A track...

Good read as I'm thinking of updating my A track playing in my 1968 AS. But then again it does have the cool factor, and the radio still works.
Forum: Tires 10-17-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,035
Posted By purman
Close enough for me. And also tells me that its...

Close enough for me. And also tells me that its not an estimate of temp based on psi gain.

I don't need to know the exact temp. Just need to know if I can fry an egg for lunch on the tire :)
Forum: Tires 10-17-2012, 10:00 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 17,667
Posted By purman
I'm running around 4900-5000 dry. So yes well...

I'm running around 4900-5000 dry. So yes well under the max rating. The 4psi raise I figure they must take into account even if you start at the max psi and go over. I don't want to run max psi as...
Forum: Tires 10-17-2012, 06:16 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 17,667
Posted By purman
I put 16" michelin Lt E rated tires on and run...

I put 16" michelin Lt E rated tires on and run them at 65 psi. Running PSI is 4 PSI higher. I ran my D rated ST tires at 60 PSI and 4 psi higher at running speed.

Michelin charts for ST and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-17-2012, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,831
Posted By purman
I love my Original Magic chef from 1968. I...

I love my Original Magic chef from 1968. I couldn't get it to work right at first and the local RV go told me to dump it, as I couldn't get parts for it. Well he didn't know s**t
It's all manual...
Forum: Tires 10-17-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,981
Posted By purman
I shut mine off manually. And Gene, Tire Minder...

I shut mine off manually. And Gene, Tire Minder will send you new batteries if you send them your old ones... Great deal in my book, plus I got an extra set with them...
Forum: On The Road... 10-17-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
Well we hiked the Emerald Pools today, I would...

Well we hiked the Emerald Pools today, I would call them swamps but thats MO.. kids love it and we eat lunch at the top one. I had a fried join us today who I have known since 7 th grade. She...
Forum: On The Road... 10-17-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
Here are some pics from today.

Here are some pics from today.
Forum: Tires 10-17-2012, 10:21 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,981
Posted By purman
On my madden trip with mine. No problems and no...

On my madden trip with mine. No problems and no high temps running at 75 mph in Utah desert. Plus the new rims and tires look so much cooler than my old ones :) and of course we all now it's about...
Forum: Tires 10-17-2012, 10:17 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,981
Posted By purman
Not sure all the time, but the other day when I...

Not sure all the time, but the other day when I was cleaning the car a pulled it out of the center glove box it was on! I looked at it and sure enough it was giving me psi readings. I turn it off...
Forum: On The Road... 10-17-2012, 10:14 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,203
Posted By purman
Been using this app for 9 months and love it....

Been using this app for 9 months and love it. Found stuff so much easier than searching the web.
Forum: Tires 10-17-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,981
Posted By purman
Gene, and Ken, I have the tire minder and have...

Gene, and Ken, I have the tire minder and have had it out on 3500 miles now and never a problem. I haven't put the locks on the sensors yet but will one day, so they don't walk. Never a lost signal...
Forum: On The Road... 10-16-2012, 07:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
Well another fun day. We did a 11 mile bike ride...

Well another fun day. We did a 11 mile bike ride up to the Zion lodge from the campground and stopped and played at the river for an hour or two. Th kids love the water.

They wanted to know how...
Forum: Tires 10-16-2012, 08:35 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 17,035
Posted By purman
I have tire minder the same system as hawkshead....

I have tire minder the same system as hawkshead. When I had to move my sensors around on the tires as they where on the wrong tires from putting new tires on. It was cold out and the sensors hasn't...
Forum: On The Road... 10-15-2012, 07:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
First day, lots of fun. No steep hikes but fun in...

First day, lots of fun. No steep hikes but fun in the canyon and down by the river. Nice sunset at the camp ground. It always reflects of the rock face above watchman. (Picture) Now roasting...
Forum: On The Road... 10-15-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
My kids hiked to the saddle last year but they...

My kids hiked to the saddle last year but they are 9,6,and twin 2 year olds. So that's as far as we go. They are wanting to hike it again. We also like hidden canyon.
Forum: On The Road... 10-14-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
Long day but we made it to Zion by 10:30 pm. ...

Long day but we made it to Zion by 10:30 pm. Turn the lights off while parking so as not to bother anyone, and got the trailer backed in first try. :) We didn't leave our house till 1 pm as is the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 10-13-2012, 08:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,246
Posted By purman
Can you say; RV hoarder. I can.

Can you say; RV hoarder. I can.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-13-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 496,650
Posted By purman
Heading to Zion np tomorrow. About 8 hour drive...

Heading to Zion np tomorrow. About 8 hour drive with the kids. Welded the bracket in place so we shall see how the new configuration of an angle works.
Forum: On The Road... 10-13-2012, 08:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,780
Posted By purman
It's that time of the year again and we are...

It's that time of the year again and we are headed for Zion. We leave tomorrow ( Sunday ) and come back Friday. Will be trying the new set up on my Andersen hitch, and will also find out how many...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-11-2012, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 496,650
Posted By purman
I just lower hitch on to the ball, jack stand all...

I just lower hitch on to the ball, jack stand all the way up, plate then just fits on, tighten chain bolts and off I go. I don't like to mess with jacking it up and down. Just a waist off time for...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-05-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2,402
Views: 496,650
Posted By purman
I think the bracket thing might be AS and some...

I think the bracket thing might be AS and some other trailer specific. The hitch is mounted under the frame on my AS, on my other Utility trailers and my neighbors SOB it is on top of the frame. ...
Forum: On The Road... 10-05-2012, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,525
Posted By purman
If I had a truck I would carry them like that,...

If I had a truck I would carry them like that, but I have locking mounts on the roof of the TV. Don't want my custom mountain bike walking off...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-05-2012, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,316
Posted By purman
These hold the shell to the frame. YOU WILL NEED...

These hold the shell to the frame. YOU WILL NEED TO CUT THEM OUT... and replace them. To do this you need to remove part of the inside skin to get to them.. If you don't it will be hard to get...
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