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Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-18-2006, 05:52 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,448
Posted By Mike76251
Floor replacment estimate

Hello all,
I am in need a a total floor replacement estimate for a mid 70's 31' International.
Replace floor and carpet and all that that entails.
This is a Katrina issue and could make somebody...
Forum: Awnings 04-17-2006, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,741
Posted By Mike76251
Thank you so much.......man I love this forum!!!

Thank you so much.......man I love this forum!!!
Forum: Awnings 04-16-2006, 11:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,741
Posted By Mike76251
While we are at it! I have a A&E awning on my...

While we are at it!
I have a A&E awning on my '72 27' that will not roll up straight.
The awning has not moved in the shell channel or on the roll up tube but it refuses to roll up straight....it...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-08-2006, 03:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Mike76251
Thanks much for that pic! It does help. Mike

Thanks much for that pic!
It does help.
Mike
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-07-2006, 04:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Mike76251
Thanks so much! The factory wires at the drums...

Thanks so much!
The factory wires at the drums are black and white in a grey jacket and I will will check the gaucho shortly............THANKS AGAIN!!
Mike
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-07-2006, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Mike76251
Another note, This Airstream was converted to...

Another note,
This Airstream was converted to the "modern" type of 7-way plug years ago.
I just need the id of the 3 wires "left over" after I hooked up everything (running lights, charge line,...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-07-2006, 01:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Mike76251
Thanks Thanks thanks!!! It is a 1973...

Thanks Thanks thanks!!!
It is a 1973 International 27'
I do have a black wire hooked up for the back-up lights and it works fine.
The book says the brake wires are yellow but there are no yellow...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-06-2006, 02:22 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,225
Posted By Mike76251
Compression VS Flare.... I was a pipe fitter...

Compression VS Flare....
I was a pipe fitter for 25 years and have installed thousands of both.
Compression fittings from Parker or Swegelock with take 3000 lbs of pressure before they...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-06-2006, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,318
Posted By Mike76251
AS LARGE AS WILL FIT. The insulation in...

AS LARGE AS WILL FIT.
The insulation in Airstreams' is great BUT.....Aluminun outer skins connected the Aluminum inner skins via Aluminun ribs conducts heat out faster than you can believe.
20...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-06-2006, 01:58 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 15,509
Posted By Mike76251
Here's how I did it........don't try this at home...

Here's how I did it........don't try this at home kids!
I pulled the new Coleman Mach something up a ladder and layed it in the hole.
To climb a ladder you need one hand free and that leaves only...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-06-2006, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,614
Posted By Mike76251
Exclamation 1973 Brake Wire ID

Hello All,
I have a little (big!) problem wiring a new female plug on my Airstream,
The owners manual (pg. 62) states the wiring color to the brakes should be yellow going to the female plug on the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-19-2005, 12:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,007
Posted By Mike76251
My 72 International has that Onan......one thing...

My 72 International has that Onan......one thing I will caution you all on is that generator has no power regulation on it's outputs.
The output voltage is controlled by the idle speed.
This means...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-21-2005, 09:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,004
Posted By Mike76251
Just a note to those with the factory...

Just a note to those with the factory generator.......a Onan came stock in my 1972 and it does not have any method of regulating the output other than the idle speed of the little 4 horse engine, if...
Forum: Windows & Screens 04-08-2005, 04:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,537
Posted By Mike76251
Copper kills mold and keeps it from coming back. ...

Copper kills mold and keeps it from coming back.
Any copper solution such as copper sulfate works well.
You can get copper sulfate off eBay if you can't find it locally.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 04-01-2005, 05:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,276
Posted By Mike76251
Maybe it is because of a history or something but...

Maybe it is because of a history or something but my local propane suppliers don't care if the tanks are OPD or not.
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-28-2005, 06:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,216
Posted By Mike76251
In my paticular Airstream it would be rather hard...

In my paticular Airstream it would be rather hard to break the windows for access, I have the "artic" package and the windows are covered with Polycarbonate.
Sliding the locks on the windows would...
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-09-2005, 05:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,171
Posted By Mike76251
I agree that pot metal cannot be welded.........I...

I agree that pot metal cannot be welded.........I can weld most metals but not pot metal. Nothing there to weld to........kinda like welding paper or something.
The groove Andy refered to can be...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-09-2005, 05:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,482
Posted By Mike76251
I have a Coleman Mach in my 1972. I do not...

I have a Coleman Mach in my 1972.
I do not remember what the instructions said to do but I think they advised "no drain hose required".
These Colemans REALLY need a drain hose as the water pours...
Forum: Refrigerators 01-20-2005, 08:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,330
Posted By Mike76251
Yeah...... burping does not work every time but I...

Yeah...... burping does not work every time but I would sure try it before I laid down $800 or so for a new one.
I hope I never have to replace my '72 fridge because I do not want any electronics to...
Forum: Refrigerators 01-13-2005, 01:16 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,330
Posted By Mike76251
I was just assuming that the fridge was pretty...

I was just assuming that the fridge was pretty old and might not have a control panel.
If it was old enough not to have one and she hooked it up through a invertor........might blow a good invertor....
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-01-2005, 05:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,384
Posted By Mike76251
Nice.....thanks!

Nice.....thanks!
Forum: Refrigerators 01-01-2005, 04:59 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,330
Posted By Mike76251
If you don't have the switch panel on yours (mine...

If you don't have the switch panel on yours (mine has no such panel) and you try to run it through that inverter.......you will no doubt fry the inverter as these fridges pull MANY amps when running...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-22-2004, 07:03 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,990
Posted By Mike76251
Over59, Good point on the neighbor's tankless...

Over59,
Good point on the neighbor's tankless Bosch.
I would assume that also except it has done poorly since day one.
They have at least 40 psi going to it and the pressure is good throughout the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-22-2004, 06:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,716
Posted By Mike76251
Probably a dumb thought but..... I wish they...

Probably a dumb thought but.....
I wish they would make those heat exchangers out of at least 3 series stainless.
9 series would be better but I know that wouldn't fly.
You can tell I don't own...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-05-2004, 05:05 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,216
Posted By Mike76251
On welding AL, I bought a few brazing rods at a...

On welding AL,
I bought a few brazing rods at a local home center (Lowes) that allow you to braze AL with a propane torch.
Tried them and they work great provided you know a little about welding....
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-03-2004, 08:06 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 19,206
Posted By Mike76251
If your concerned about corrsion from batteries...

If your concerned about corrsion from batteries get a Optima.......they are sealed at the posts.
Unlike all the other batteries out there.
Man......I sound like I work for them but i don't.
I just...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-03-2004, 08:00 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,723
Posted By Mike76251
Optima yellow top hands down. I have 10 of the...

Optima yellow top hands down.
I have 10 of the things installed in various things (all 10 years old).
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-03-2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,990
Posted By Mike76251
My neighbors have a Bosch tankless monster...

My neighbors have a Bosch tankless monster installed on their house and it does not work very well at all.
This thing is 4 feet high and it takes FOREVER to get hot H20.
When the water finally gets...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-03-2004, 07:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,562
Posted By Mike76251
I had the same problem and found the ECO had...

I had the same problem and found the ECO had shot.
Mine is a Atwood gas/electric 10 gal model and the first time I used both 120v and gas at the same time the ECO blew.
I called Atwood and asked if...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-25-2004, 10:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,667
Posted By Mike76251
If you need to replace a battery............look...

If you need to replace a battery............look at the Optimas.
They are sealed at the terminals so they don't leak acid gas and corrode you terminals.
They don't spill acid either when they...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-25-2004, 10:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,427
Posted By Mike76251
I wouldn't get the auto-ignition if I were you. ...

I wouldn't get the auto-ignition if I were you.
I avoid anything like that with a electronics board because that part usually fails and is high $ to replace.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-23-2004, 01:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,024
Posted By Mike76251
Andy and Smily.......thanks!! As for a service...

Andy and Smily.......thanks!!
As for a service manual, thanks for the tip on the '73 model.....I didn't know that.
I don't know much about winterizing my 72 because I have never done it. Not in 11...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-22-2004, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,024
Posted By Mike76251
Filling H20 Tank via Hooked-up Hose

Hello again,
I have a 1972 International '31 rear bath with three valves under the sink.
Tow of them seem to be for draining the water lines and I am not sure what the third does.

Is there any...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-02-2004, 03:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,481
Posted By Mike76251
I just had the same problem and found the...

I just had the same problem and found the thermistor (ECO) had shot.
If I were you I would test or replace the thermocouple first.
To do this you need to pull the thermoc. and check the voltage...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-01-2004, 08:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,678
Posted By Mike76251
Well, I finally got around to fixing this...

Well, I finally got around to fixing this thermistor (ECO to some).
A replacment valve was $90 and I know all I needed was the thermister so I got one for $3.00 and fixed the darn thing.

Not...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-13-2003, 09:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,415
Posted By Mike76251
I have a Atwood water heater that is nearly new...

I have a Atwood water heater that is nearly new and it has no circuit board at all.
I know because I made sure I order one with no darn board to fail.
The original heater from 1972 didn't have one...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 12-08-2003, 09:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,126
Posted By Mike76251
One thing I did was get a roll of pink insulation...

One thing I did was get a roll of pink insulation from HD and some small quart-size Zip-Lock bags.
I stuffed the bags with the insulation and cramed them under the tub through the rear access door....
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-08-2003, 08:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,678
Posted By Mike76251
Atwood Water Heater Thermistor

Hello all,
Can anyone tell me anything about the temp. sensor in the gas control valve (enclosed in the probe that screws into the tank)

I think I have a bad one.
I think it is rated at 180...
Forum: Axles 10-06-2003, 07:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,514
Posted By Mike76251
Post Mobil 1 bearing grease..........

When you pack your bearings please use this grease!

I KNOW it reduces the friction and that means less heat and less wear.

I did the bearings in my AS tow truck and now when I go down a hill...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-06-2003, 07:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,609
Posted By Mike76251
I will say it again...... YES.........you need...

I will say it again......
YES.........you need a brake away switch!

I replace mine about every 5 years just because.

Be sure you solder the wires and seal them well with 3M liquid electrical...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-06-2003, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,652
Posted By Mike76251
Thanks for the welcome!!!!!! I would blame old...

Thanks for the welcome!!!!!!
I would blame old age for that slip-up but I can't yet.....drats.
You are right..........the round jobbers were getting hard to find.
The main reason I started buying...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-06-2003, 06:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,996
Posted By Mike76251
My brake wires were hanging about three inches...

My brake wires were hanging about three inches under the belly skin.
The old brake wires were too short to let me route them over the axle and I couldn't get solder to stick to the old wires so I...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-06-2003, 02:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,996
Posted By Mike76251
Brake Horror Story

Hi all,
Sit back and let me tell you of something that happened to my AS a couple of years ago.

I was going cross-country in a BIG hurry (had 3 days to do it) in October and had fair weather most...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-06-2003, 01:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,652
Posted By Mike76251
My 1972 had the round magnets in it when I bought...

My 1972 had the round magnets in it when I bought it and I had a very hard time trying to find new magnets for it.
I got fed up with the search and went to a local 18-Wheeler supply house (named...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-03-2003, 06:48 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,929
Posted By Mike76251
AS Generator warning.

I have the factory generator in my 1972 AS and just want to warn anyone out there to be real careful to watch the RPMs of these units when you fire it up.
It has no voltage control on it and that...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-03-2003, 06:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,180
Posted By Mike76251
Lightbulb Control Panel fix!

My control panel had three bulbs in it that were pulling too much current through the solder lines on the board.
The solder actually melted on the main power line on the board.
This meant that...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-03-2003, 06:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,916
Posted By Mike76251
Darn! Brown oil in a catalytic? Those things...

Darn! Brown oil in a catalytic?
Those things can't take much of anything in the supply line or they clog up and stop working.
I would think it was your gas suppliers fault for adding too much...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-03-2003, 05:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,916
Posted By Mike76251
Thank you John! I certainly hope a new one will...

Thank you John!
I certainly hope a new one will last longer than the factory one did as it only had a couple of months use on it when it quit working (of course out of warranty).
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-03-2003, 05:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,916
Posted By Mike76251
Atwood gas valve cost?

Hello All,
Does anyone know how much a gas valve for a Atwood 10 gal. should cost?
I need a new one 'cause I can't get my pilot to stay lit when I turn the gas control off light and to "run".
It...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-07-2003, 10:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,760
Posted By Mike76251
Thanks for the advice AE. Milliam, The LP...

Thanks for the advice AE. Milliam,
The LP service centers around me now.........well lets just say I don't think they could pour "something" out of a boot.
I once took my freshly painted steel...
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