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Forum: Member Introductions 01-01-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,728
Posted By rmk110761
Hello. We have an 83 Excella and it is 31' long....

Hello. We have an 83 Excella and it is 31' long. We have owned it for about 10 years. We have towed it with 2 different Ford F150 trucks: the first was a 2001 with a 4.6 L engine and currently with a...
Forum: The Pet Forum 12-15-2019, 02:26 PM
Replies: 903
Views: 200,103
Posted By rmk110761
Cats on the Couch

Sheldon (on the seat) and BabyCakes (on the back) enjoying their first nap in the newer trailer. They didn't like the trailer at first, they kept going into the older one. They seem happy now!
Forum: On The Road... 08-20-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 1,627
Views: 505,915
Posted By rmk110761
Campsite Pics

Caesar's Creek State Park, near Wilmington, Ohio
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Forum: The Rally Zone 05-19-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 75,172
Posted By rmk110761
I will be there. Mark

I will be there.
Mark
Forum: The Rally Zone 04-21-2017, 08:23 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,286
Posted By rmk110761
Please sign me up.

Please sign me up.
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 07-12-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 997
Posted By rmk110761
A bit of heat from a hairdryer will help loosen...

A bit of heat from a hairdryer will help loosen the adhesive. If you can get a piece loose, then wave the hairdryer between the trailer skin and the decal. Pull slowly and keep the hairdryer moving....
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 04-06-2013, 08:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,850
Posted By rmk110761
If you have wardrobes flanking your bed, then the...

If you have wardrobes flanking your bed, then the W could stand for wardrobe. Sometimes those letters are floorplan designations.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-26-2013, 02:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,050
Posted By rmk110761
The book RVing Basics by Bill and Jan Moeller is...

The book RVing Basics by Bill and Jan Moeller is very helpful. Your local library might have a copy of that book, or other similar books.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-21-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,315
Posted By rmk110761
Old to new and in between: movies: Mrs. Miniver,...

Old to new and in between: movies: Mrs. Miniver, The Bishop's Wife, The Women, Double Indemnity, Desk Set, Now Voyager, The Long, Long Trailer, A Patch of Blue, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-04-2012, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,943
Posted By rmk110761
That's the inside portion of the doorbell.

That's the inside portion of the doorbell.
Forum: On The Road... 08-05-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,690
Posted By rmk110761
I keep all of my kitchen equipment in the...

I keep all of my kitchen equipment in the cabinets. Make sure you pack so that nothing will slide or fall over when traveling, and pad things that could become scratched or broken. I have lined the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-01-2012, 07:15 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,206
Posted By rmk110761
Keep the trailer ready to go, and make lists: We...

Keep the trailer ready to go, and make lists: We keep our trailer at a campgound that is about 30 minutes from home. It is set up on a wooded lot. That way, we can use the trailer every weekend,...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-06-2012, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,443
Posted By rmk110761
The people that I have met and the places that...

The people that I have met and the places that I've been! And the history...
Forum: Refrigerators 01-01-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,707
Posted By rmk110761
That happened to us as well--a hot box and...

That happened to us as well--a hot box and gurgling noises. Those are symptoms of a cooling unit gone bad. We replaced the cooling unit ourselves with a rebuilt one, and it was still going strong 2...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 11-06-2011, 05:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,638
Posted By rmk110761
Hi Perry, If you have 2 pans under your...

Hi Perry,
If you have 2 pans under your trailer, then the pan between the axles is for the water tank; the gray and black tanks have 1 larger pan for them both behind the axles. I have a service...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-27-2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,344
Posted By rmk110761
Check the directions for the proper locations for...

Check the directions for the proper locations for the mounting bolts. My old toilet had the bolts at 11:00 and 5:00 and the Bravua suggests 9:00 and 3:00.
Forum: The Pet Forum 10-26-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,973
Posted By rmk110761
I tried putting the litter box in the shower but...

I tried putting the litter box in the shower but I still had to clean some extra litter out of the shower pan before using the shower, even with a rug in the shower pan to catch extra litter, and...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-26-2011, 01:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,349
Posted By rmk110761
I have an 83 Excella with center bath; my...

I have an 83 Excella with center bath; my medicine cabinet door has a push latch on the lower left hand corner. You push on that corner to pop the latch so that the door can be opened, then push on...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 08-09-2011, 08:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,273
Posted By rmk110761
We use our oven frequently; I baked a blueberry...

We use our oven frequently; I baked a blueberry peach cobbler for our Unit Summer Rally last Saturday. The oven was not baking properly, so I bought a thermometer to check the temperature and found...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-09-2011, 08:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,742
Posted By rmk110761
We have the full size Dyson pet model as we have...

We have the full size Dyson pet model as we have carpet in most of the trailer, and vinyl in galley and bath. It is lighter and more compact than the former sweeper, plus all of the attachments...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 07-18-2011, 07:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,384
Posted By rmk110761
There should be a shut-off valve in the water...

There should be a shut-off valve in the water line leading to the toilet. If you have a side bath, it will be behind the sink cabinet near the water heater. If you have an Aqua Magic toilet, there...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 06-28-2011, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,951
Posted By rmk110761
You can get a transformer that has a coax...

You can get a transformer that has a coax connector at one end and twin leads at the other end. Attach the leads to the antenna where the old ribbon wire is connected; use the same screws. The coax...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-07-2011, 07:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,504
Posted By rmk110761
We use the shower in our trailer. We put in an...

We use the shower in our trailer. We put in an Oxygenics shower head which works very well. It has a different style mount than the former shower head so we had to change mounts. We were able to...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-30-2011, 06:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,525
Posted By rmk110761
I have the TruControl gold by Hensley. It has...

I have the TruControl gold by Hensley. It has been the best controller that I have used in 25 years of towing.
Forum: Airstream History 02-12-2011, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,690
Posted By rmk110761
Thank you very much. I remember the Colleys. They...

Thank you very much. I remember the Colleys. They were in the same WBCCI unit as the Kresses. I'll do some checking around, but that is most likely the trailer that was custom built for the Putnams.
Forum: Airstream History 02-12-2011, 08:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,690
Posted By rmk110761
A sad end to a wonderful trailer

Does anyone know the history of this trailer? It has been offered for sale on ebay several times. If I am correct, it was custom built for Donald and Carolyn Putnam of Ohio. If so, the trailer was...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-06-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,268
Posted By rmk110761
We also have a 1983 31'Excella. There is no drain...

We also have a 1983 31'Excella. There is no drain valve for the water tank; to empty the tank you have to pump the water out. From the picture in the service manual, there is another large drain plug...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-16-2010, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,842
Posted By rmk110761
Most units in the 80's and 90's were rear...

Most units in the 80's and 90's were rear bedroom/center bath models and had the option of a rear double bed. However, quite a few of them were equipped with twin beds and you may have to look long...
Forum: Airstream History 12-14-2009, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,733
Posted By rmk110761
It would be wonderful if Etta's books, plus all...

It would be wonderful if Etta's books, plus all of the other books about the early days of caravanning that are long out of print such as Capetown to Cairo, Thank you Marco Polo, Retire to Adventure,...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-06-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,361
Posted By rmk110761
Many years ago, members of my unit used a stick...

Many years ago, members of my unit used a stick such as the second one as a carrier for the sewer hose. The stick was slid through the hose, and the rope kept the hose in place. The hose then stored...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-04-2009, 12:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,266
Posted By rmk110761
What can be used in place of RemovAll 220? We...

What can be used in place of RemovAll 220? We will be stripping/polishing our tralier in the spring.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-02-2009, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,361
Posted By rmk110761
Your water heater door may be "sealing" tightly...

Your water heater door may be "sealing" tightly to the side of your trailer and not letting in enough air. Try running the water heater with the door open. If it works properly, then the burner is...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 10-30-2009, 12:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,322
Posted By rmk110761
Not all model years have a drain valve for the...

Not all model years have a drain valve for the fresh water tank; the tank is emptied by using the water pump. If you have an owners manual, then check the sections on freshwater and/or winterizing....
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 09-23-2009, 09:00 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 16,009
Posted By rmk110761
Two fun Reads

Check out Ruby Ann's Down Home Trailer Park Cookbook. In each chapter, Ruby Ann Boxcar includes stories about and recipes from the residents of the High Chaparral Trailer Park, where she lives on...
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