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Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-14-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 17,804
Posted By rayandre
Tundra as a tV

I've been towing our 69' Overlander with our 05' Sequoia for 6 years and never had any real problem. The Sequoia is a Tundra with an SUV body. The reason being we had kids in tow as well so it was a...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 11-06-2014, 02:35 AM
Replies: 796
Views: 117,385
Posted By rayandre
P+S did our axles a few years ago and were very...

P+S did our axles a few years ago and were very reasonable and nice guys-highly recommend. They've also done a lot of other work for us.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-05-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,272
Posted By rayandre
possibly but you're painting plastic which will...

possibly but you're painting plastic which will eventually ship or scratch through the paint-already happened to ours after the first trip. Doesn't matter to us though-still looks better than the...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-04-2013, 06:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,272
Posted By rayandre
In terms of resale: I would first consider two...

In terms of resale: I would first consider two issues, what you can live with/what makes you happy and long term plans for your interior design. Deoending on your level of design and skill, how long...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-14-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,015
Posted By rayandre
My Powermax has (2) 30amp fuses on it so Randy...

My Powermax has (2) 30amp fuses on it so Randy (at Best Converter where I purchased it) said it wasn't necessary for me to separately fuse the TV and battery the way it had been done originally. Some...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-20-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,233
Posted By rayandre
Depends if your interior shell is removed...

Depends if your interior shell is removed currently. I was not doing a full shell off resto so I ditto Jammers method on our replacements and ground each light to the shell. I did this after...
Forum: On The Road... 08-20-2013, 05:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,836
Posted By rayandre
rjack, thanks for the suggestions. You must have...

rjack, thanks for the suggestions. You must have missed my update post on 8/5 with the pic of the Grinnell glacier. We left Ohio July 5th and came back August 5th. We hit the Badlands and Rushmore...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-19-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,474
Posted By rayandre
So my wife reminded me that she smelled ammonia...

So my wife reminded me that she smelled ammonia one day during our trip when we were trying to get it back on line. Given it's age and condition we will be replacing it at some point. I have to give...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-17-2013, 06:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,474
Posted By rayandre
We've never cleaned anything related to this...

We've never cleaned anything related to this fridge-it's just worked and we were very happy for that. Sounds like it could be a few things. I don't believe we've smelled ammonia yet. Not sure how far...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-15-2013, 04:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,474
Posted By rayandre
Forgot to mention that in the past I've felt the...

Forgot to mention that in the past I've felt the burner area and it has been hot-I remember thinking is it normal for this to get so hot-but then I'd feel the vent inside the cab and it too would be...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-15-2013, 04:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,474
Posted By rayandre
Thanks Pat-I'll restart it and check. We did let...

Thanks Pat-I'll restart it and check. We did let the unit sit for a few days before trying to restart it on propane with no luck, in fact the vent was luke warm instead of hot when running normally...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-15-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,272
Posted By rayandre
Ok, since I started this thread I'll chime in on...

Ok, since I started this thread I'll chime in on two issues: Perry-thanks for mentioning SEM-you brought it home for all of us-I'll look it up on Google. When I asked about the Rustoleum product for...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-14-2013, 05:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,474
Posted By rayandre
Fridge stopped when we towed up a very steep hill

We have the original 69 Dometic fridge in our Overlander and we were out west traveling for a month. It was working on both propane and electric like a 44 yr. old champ. 2 weeks into the trip we were...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-14-2013, 05:24 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,272
Posted By rayandre
I would guess the formulation for upholstery...

I would guess the formulation for upholstery paint would bond well to ABS. I forgot to mention that we took some 400 grit sandpaper to the ABS and wiped it down with alcohol prior to spraying it.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-13-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,272
Posted By rayandre
We did end up spraying the counter and sink in...

We did end up spraying the counter and sink in our 69 Overlander and spraying our counter tops in the kitchen prior to our month long trip out west. Mainly because, like you, we just couldn't stand...
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,836
Posted By rayandre
Sounds like a fun trip! Great pics!

Sounds like a fun trip! Great pics!
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-07-2013, 08:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 992
Posted By rayandre
12v 20A circuit keeps blowing blade fuse

So we got back from a month long trip out west dry camping in national parks for about 3 weeks. I'll preface this by saying I replaced the converter, fuse block, ground and installed a battery...
Forum: On The Road... 08-07-2013, 08:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,836
Posted By rayandre
I'm really fortunate to still be able to hike...

I'm really fortunate to still be able to hike those elevation climbs! And both my teenage sons were definitely happy there was a great prize after such a difficult hike. By the time they get back to...
Forum: On The Road... 08-05-2013, 08:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,836
Posted By rayandre
Trip was a HUGE success

I just wanted to thank everyone who helped contribute to the many great ideas and spots to check out on our trip. We were out for a month, traveled over 6300 miles across 9 states, experienced 4...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 08-05-2013, 07:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,597
Posted By rayandre
Thanks! I've been keeping my eyes out for a set...

Thanks! I've been keeping my eyes out for a set of 4 of those but I have yet to see them come up either on the classifieds or on ebay. We have a set that are likely from a mid 70's that are working...
Forum: On The Road... 07-03-2013, 04:34 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,836
Posted By rayandre
Thank you all for a lot of great advice and some...

Thank you all for a lot of great advice and some spots to stay in MN and MI. Looks like we'll visit Glacier last and head east from there. Originally, we had planned for a week long trip just to...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 07-02-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By rayandre
Our door light had lost it's ground and had the...

Our door light had lost it's ground and had the original switch which was not reliable so I replaced the 3 switches by our door that control 3 lights including the door and made up a new...
Forum: On The Road... 07-01-2013, 09:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,836
Posted By rayandre
Thanks for some detail on 2 and 94. 50 miles of...

Thanks for some detail on 2 and 94. 50 miles of gravel! Man that's sounds a bit rough on a trailer-I'd certainly do it with my truck minus towing an AS-no problem-sounds like an improved forest road....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-01-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,015
Posted By rayandre
well, to make it quicker and slightly easier I...

well, to make it quicker and slightly easier I simply used the existing space where the Univolt was-a side compartment next to and through a closet on the other side of our shower. I mounted the fuse...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 07-01-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 898
Posted By rayandre
Update: Ran a new ground and fixed! Thank you to...

Update: Ran a new ground and fixed! Thank you to everyone who contributed to this thread-I really appreciate it. I've been doing a lot of electrical the last week: new converter, fuse block, battery...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-30-2013, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 898
Posted By rayandre
ya, I tried a few bulbs to make sure-even pulled...

ya, I tried a few bulbs to make sure-even pulled one directly from our ceiling fixture that is working. I believe it could be this ground wire but I can't be sure and I don't know how to test that or...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-29-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 898
Posted By rayandre
Door Light on a 69-wires

So the door light is the very last light I have to attach and complete after polishing, replacing all the running and lights and upgrading the converter. All else works as it should except this...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-29-2013, 04:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By rayandre
Just saw your post while trying to troubleshoot...

Just saw your post while trying to troubleshoot ours. If you haven't already found one of these- check Inland RV for the cover. Our 69/70 Overlander has two wires coming out-one hot and one ground....
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-29-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,354
Posted By rayandre
Did you get this light to work? I'm having the...

Did you get this light to work? I'm having the same problem only ours is a 69/70 unit with a brown and black wire. Having a devil of a time getting it work again. Worked prior to polishing and now...
Forum: On The Road... 06-28-2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,836
Posted By rayandre
Ohio to Grand Tetons/Yellowstone and Glacier

We are planning a month long trip out west with our two teenage boys after the 4th of July and I've been pouring through maps, routing and campground info on the Forums, web and in print (forever)...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-24-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,300
Posted By rayandre
4800 empty and roughly about 5500-6000 full I...

4800 empty and roughly about 5500-6000 full I would estimate
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-24-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,300
Posted By rayandre
I tow a 27 foot Overlander with an 05 Toyota...

I tow a 27 foot Overlander with an 05 Toyota Sequoia which is essentially the same vehicle as the Tundra in an SUV form-same frame, same engine. Since mine is an 05 it's a slightly smaller V-8-it's a...
Forum: On The Road... 06-24-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,563
Posted By rayandre
Gas, trip expenses, cash and plastic

I'd like to hear how people deal with the issue of cash on long road trips-specifically as it relates to the high cost of gas currently. We're planning a 5000 mile trip and we're budgeting about 2K...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-24-2013, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By rayandre
Yes, the Powermax I bought does have a pair of...

Yes, the Powermax I bought does have a pair of fuses so maybe it's OK not to fuse the trailer and car battery cables? Seems to run really well although I've only tested for short periods. I noticed a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-24-2013, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By rayandre
Nice work and thanks for the pic! I see you're...

Nice work and thanks for the pic! I see you're using the old fuse panel for the battery side too-what converter did you switch to? I was told by Randy@ bestconverter that the Powermaxx Boondocker I...
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-23-2013, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By rayandre
removing windows for gasket replacement

So I've read a few threads where some people mention disengaging the control arms or rod that attach to the windows and allow you to open them but I can't find anything in here about HOW you do that...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-23-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By rayandre
Got it. That's exactly how it appeared in the...

Got it. That's exactly how it appeared in the original fuse block in the Univolt. Not sure if I'll end up working on it before our trip. Eventually I'd like to have a more accurate battery monitor...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-23-2013, 07:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,719
Posted By rayandre
so your shore power 20 amp was not a GFI? Update...

so your shore power 20 amp was not a GFI? Update on ours: we have an outside 120v plug that was original to our 69. I started with that one because I figured the gasket and any other material that...
Forum: Awnings 06-23-2013, 07:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,232
Posted By rayandre
Thanks! I'll take a look at both of those issues.

Thanks! I'll take a look at both of those issues.
Forum: Awnings 06-23-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,232
Posted By rayandre
A&E Imperial 8000 alignment help

For some unknown reason since we've taken our 69 out of storage and have been working on polishing and other upgrades, the awning is having a tough time closing all the way. Everything seems fine but...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-23-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,348
Posted By rayandre
Ammeter wiring

I have a 69 Overlander and made the swap of the original Univolt to a 45 amp Powermaxx Boondocker. I have a black and a red wire that were both bolted to what I think was a shunt (looks like a stip...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-22-2013, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,015
Posted By rayandre
I just changed out our 69 Univolt today with a...

I just changed out our 69 Univolt today with a Pwermaxx Boondocker 45 amp converter and a PPL PB-9 fuse panel because the old Univolt had an integrated glass fuse block. Took about 4 hours to do it....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-22-2013, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,719
Posted By rayandre
Sorry to hear about this. Was the shore power a...

Sorry to hear about this. Was the shore power a GFI? If you had a dead short inside your trailer one of your breakers would have tripped for sure but it sounds like you have a similar problem to what...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-17-2013, 04:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,693
Posted By rayandre
coffee

When we don't have a power hook up I have a back up solution going back to our backpacking set up and use a long time invention dating back centuries with our modern manual version being a percolator...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-08-2013, 04:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By rayandre
did you use butyl tape or some other sealer like...

did you use butyl tape or some other sealer like sikiflex? someone suggested sikiflex-haven' used it yet but I know of it.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 06-07-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,202
Posted By rayandre
Exterior Lighting

When we finish polishing (as if we'll really ever finish, right?) and are ready to re-attach the exterior lights, should we use any butyl tape where the screws penetrate the skin? We have a leak from...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-07-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By rayandre
Exterior Lights

I'm replacing all my running lights and the scare light. I believe the scare light was leaking so I'm making a new gasket. When I re-install the light should I use Butyl tape where the screws...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-04-2013, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By rayandre
Thanks for the tip.

Thanks for the tip.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 06-04-2013, 04:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,202
Posted By rayandre
Scare Light Gasket

I unscrewed our scare light tracking a leak coming form it because the gasket material between the light fixture and the skin is over 40 years old on our 69 Overlander. It simply fell apart of...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 06-04-2013, 03:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,510
Posted By rayandre
Thanks!

Thanks!
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