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Forum: Our Community 07-22-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 781
Posted By Emerson75
Attention: Vintage trailer owners wanted in PA!

I wanted to let vintage trailer owners in the northeast know about an interesting event taking place in Carlisle, PA on September 5-7. Carlisle Events is hosting their annual Carlisle Sports &...
Forum: On The Road... 03-30-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By Emerson75
Thanks Englishgirl! Well naturally after...

Thanks Englishgirl!

Well naturally after creating this thread I performed a Google forum search and got the search results I was looking for originally. I certainly would welcome any...
Forum: On The Road... 03-30-2014, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,606
Posted By Emerson75
Best Niagara Falls Campgrounds?

Hello all, I'm looking for some help/recommendations on nice campgrounds in Ontario around Niagara Falls. We're thinking of making a trip up to Niagara Falls this summer, probably about a week. We...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-15-2013, 06:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,755
Posted By Emerson75
Thanks overlander63! That makes me feel better, I...

Thanks overlander63! That makes me feel better, I was told previously that my AS would have had split rims from factory and I honestly didn't know exactly how to tell. Either I was misinformed or the...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-15-2013, 05:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,755
Posted By Emerson75
I have what I believe are the original split rim...

I have what I believe are the original split rim wheels on my 1975 Tradewind. Can someone confirm that my wheels are indeed split rim? Sorry if that seems like a stupid question.

If my wheels are...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 08-06-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,590
Posted By Emerson75
We have a '75 Tradewind and we tow with a half...

We have a '75 Tradewind and we tow with a half ton truck ('05 Chevy Tahoe, 5.3L V8), and overall are pretty happy with it as a TV. Prior to the Tahoe our previous TV was a '02 Jeep Grand Cherokee...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-29-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,704
Posted By Emerson75
I have a '75 Tradewind with the original...

I have a '75 Tradewind with the original Armstrong AC. With mine, if the the thermostat is turned on, the fan and compressor will both run, then eventually the compressor shuts off, however the fan...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-28-2012, 10:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,540
Posted By Emerson75
Finally some improvements we can actually see!

Well, it's been quite awhile since I've visited the forums, so I thought I would stop back and provide a quick update. We recently replaced the original kitchen cabinet and FINALLY replaced the old...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-29-2011, 12:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,247
Posted By Emerson75
I would recommend visiting their website. They...

I would recommend visiting their website. They have quite a bit of information on different levels of repair possible, and the steps required for each. It's quite impressive just how much can be...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-13-2011, 05:22 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,894
Posted By Emerson75
iOS 4.3.1 and iPhone 4. I see intermittent...

iOS 4.3.1 and iPhone 4. I see intermittent errors. I'm curious if it has anything to do with server traffic. Sometimes it works the first time, other times if I immediately perform the same search a...
Forum: Tires 04-12-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,045
Posted By Emerson75
I put a set of Maxxis D's on our 25' Tradewind...

I put a set of Maxxis D's on our 25' Tradewind last year, because I couldn't get American made Marathons. The Maxxis tires seem really good, and a lot of forum members have had good lick with them. I...
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-05-2011, 07:17 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 10,502
Posted By Emerson75
Rot Doctor under laminate?

Has anyone coated their plywood with Rot Doctor while the plywood is exposed, prior to putting down their new laminate floor?

I've used Rot Doctor around certain areas which showed signs of, or...
Forum: Our Community 03-03-2011, 08:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,622
Posted By Emerson75
We just saw the MQF this past weekend...

I thought I would update this old thread, as we just visited the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center just outside Washington D.C. this past weekend. They had the MQF from Apollo 11 on display. I'm sure there...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 11-18-2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,248
Posted By Emerson75
Typically I'd expect the 4.2 update next...

Typically I'd expect the 4.2 update next Mon/Tues, as they typically don't release updates on Fridays. However with next week being a short week who knows, maybe we'll get lucky with an update...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-16-2010, 04:36 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 22,363
Posted By Emerson75
Wow, glad I started this thread!

I had no idea when I started this thread that so many people (60+ replies!) would have such interest. For what it is worth, I finally got one myself this past week.

I kept telling my wife that...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-12-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,248
Posted By Emerson75
Yes, you can tether a jailbroken iPhone 4. When...

Yes, you can tether a jailbroken iPhone 4. When it comes to jailbreaking you do need to be a bit more cautious when it comes to OS upgrades, and know that Apple may not fully support you if your...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-06-2010, 07:28 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 22,363
Posted By Emerson75
Blowup AS Christmas Decoration at Lowes

My wife found this the other day at Lowes while looking through their new Christmas stuff, thought others here may find it interesting...Animated Airblown® Inflatable Santa in RV...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-16-2010, 07:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,839
Posted By Emerson75
Looks like a great book, BUT I think the Author...

Looks like a great book, BUT I think the Author and Publisher should be ashamed that this book about an iconic American brand and American craftsmanship, is outsourced and not manufactured in the...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-15-2010, 09:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,223
Posted By Emerson75
I've heard back from Farm and City, they will...

I've heard back from Farm and City, they will write an agreed upon policy for an AS! Requiremetns are that you have an appraisal performed by an appraiser or dealership, provide inside and outside...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-14-2010, 06:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,223
Posted By Emerson75
Are you saying that if you experience a total...

Are you saying that if you experience a total loss that State Farm is going to write you a check for $14,000? My assumption, is that they are using the $14,000 figure to draw up a premium. That does...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-13-2010, 09:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,417
Posted By Emerson75
Tony, First off...nice looking Tradewind!...

Tony,

First off...nice looking Tradewind! We took our maiden voyage with ours last year, and have enjoyed every minute (well, almost every minute:)!), I hope you experience the same enjoyment we...
Forum: Our Community 09-13-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,083
Posted By Emerson75
I have a '75 Tradewind (25') which has a dry...

I have a '75 Tradewind (25') which has a dry weight of ~4,500lbs, and a GVWR of ~5,800lbs. What concerns me more about my trailer is its tongue weight, versus the overall weight.

According to my...
Forum: Our Community 09-11-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,227
Posted By Emerson75
I'm certainly far from an expert, but I can speak...

I'm certainly far from an expert, but I can speak from experience just this past weekend, when we crossed over two mountain ranges with 7º and 10º grades respectfully, both having only a single lane...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-30-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,971
Posted By Emerson75
Not the oldest, but certainly sentimental...

Well, ours isn't going to be the oldest but we bought our '75 Tradewind from the original owner. Actually the original owners wife, who happens to be my grandmother. My late grandfather owned many...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 08-21-2010, 08:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,615
Posted By Emerson75
Thanks for the invite, nice idea! Unfortunately...

Thanks for the invite, nice idea! Unfortunately we can't make it, we'll actually be there (Lake Glory/Knoebels) Sept 24th and 25th. We've been at Knoebels several times, and camped up there once (at...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-11-2010, 10:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,777
Posted By Emerson75
TR21-12 operation question...

This may seem like a dumb question, but here it goes...on the Armstrong TR21-12 unit, when the temperature reaches the desired level, does the fan motor continue to run even after the condenser...
Forum: Axles 06-23-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,205
Posted By Emerson75
Before welding new shock mounts, I would ask...

Before welding new shock mounts, I would ask Dexter about it. I installed a new set of Dexters last September, and I was told that any modifications to the axles (like welding of any kind, including...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-16-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,837
Posted By Emerson75
Thanks to everyone for all the tips. I'm going to...

Thanks to everyone for all the tips. I'm going to tackle the Parbond sealing around the rear rub rail, the rub rail just to the right of the door (the floor gets wet right inside the door when it...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-15-2010, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,185
Posted By Emerson75
I had the same experience with Inland. I...

I had the same experience with Inland. I purchased our first AS last Fall, and I've called Inland twice and ordered once (the first time I wasn't sure exactly what all I needed to order). I was very...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-15-2010, 08:38 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,837
Posted By Emerson75
Thanks Bob! Do I need to have anything on...

Thanks Bob!

Do I need to have anything on hand to help deal with the mess of the Parbond? Will I need anything to clean up areas that get touched, or is there decent "working time" where it can be...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-15-2010, 08:12 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,837
Posted By Emerson75
What have others used to seal the top of the rub...

What have others used to seal the top of the rub rail? I was thinking about using Parbond, rather than the heavier Vulkem. I've never used Parbond though so I'm not sure which would be the better...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 06-11-2010, 07:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,602
Posted By Emerson75
Bob- I was asking for at least 10-12K for our '75...

Bob- I was asking for at least 10-12K for our '75 Tradewind that I've put 3-4K into (axles, tires, PEX, HWH, etc.) since we bought it last August, it has also been garage kept for 35 years and is in...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 06-11-2010, 05:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,602
Posted By Emerson75
I'm in the same boat, I'm trying to get insurnace...

I'm in the same boat, I'm trying to get insurnace on my AS for an agreed upon value. I just got off the phone with Progressive. They are no longer writing agreed upon policies for trailers older than...
Forum: On The Road... 06-10-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,132
Posted By Emerson75
Kentucky recommendations?

Hello all,

My wife, son (8), daughter (5) and myself are planning to take 4-5 days and take a trip down to Kentucky. We've never been to Kentucky, and I was wondering if anyone had any...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-08-2010, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,808
Posted By Emerson75
Not to hijack the thread, but I have a question...

Not to hijack the thread, but I have a question that hopefully is relevant to this conversation. I have a '75 Tradewind, and a '05 Tahoe 5.3/3.42 Z71 4x4 with tow package. I also have a Reese WD...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-27-2010, 05:38 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,027
Posted By Emerson75
Good thought, Gene. I'll certainly second Gene's...

Good thought, Gene. I'll certainly second Gene's recommendation on David Pogue's books, especially for someone new to Mac. They are titled "The Missing Manual" and are really easy to read and very...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-26-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,027
Posted By Emerson75
Stephanie, If you are already a student, or...

Stephanie,

If you are already a student, or can enroll prior to purchasing your Mac you may want to look at Apple's online store for students. You save I think save ~10%, and Apple just started...
Forum: Our Community 05-09-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,029
Posted By Emerson75
Just be careful of software updates...

Jailbraking iPhones, iPod Touches, iPads can open up some really nice options not normally available, like tethering (ATT restriction) on the iPhone. I've had my iPod Touch jailbroken for roughly a...
Forum: On The Road... 05-08-2010, 03:29 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,048
Posted By Emerson75
Brian, There is a KOA in Harper's Ferry that...

Brian,

There is a KOA in Harper's Ferry that is nice, we stayed there once.

-Eric
Forum: On The Road... 05-07-2010, 09:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,048
Posted By Emerson75
Brian, I would imagine that every campground...

Brian,

I would imagine that every campground (and there are quite a few) in and around Gettysburg is booked for July 4th. However if you don't require full hookups and can manage with just...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-12-2010, 08:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,540
Posted By Emerson75
Next item on the to-do list...address rear end/belly pan

Well, its been about 6 months away from the AS but its now back to work. Next on my list is removing the belly pan in the rear and inspect/re-enforce the frame. I also need to fix/seal the impressive...
Forum: Axles 03-25-2010, 07:51 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,487
Posted By Emerson75
Dumpster, Well just look what you started! ...

Dumpster,

Well just look what you started!

On a serious note...I have attached a photo of my Dexter axle install with new shocks installed. Granted you can't see the misalignment well from the...
Forum: Axles 03-22-2010, 07:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,487
Posted By Emerson75
I had the same problem

Dumpster,

I had the same issue with the Dexter axles I installed on my '75 TradeWind last fall. My first thought was probably similar to yours..."WTF?" this isn't right. I was pretty irritated,...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 03-06-2010, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,766
Posted By Emerson75
Banana wraps layered outside of sidewall...normal?

Hello all,

I've just started to address some early rear end separation and water leak concerns. The first thing I've done so far is pull the rub rail around the rear of the trailer. What I...
Forum: Our Community 02-28-2010, 06:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,777
Posted By Emerson75
The two games between Canada were some of the...

The two games between Canada were some of the best hockey I've ever watched. Kudos to Canada, they were hands down the most talented team in Vancouver with a lot of pressure to win gold, and they...
Forum: Our Community 02-28-2010, 03:45 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,777
Posted By Emerson75
On paper, there is no team in the world that...

On paper, there is no team in the world that should beat the Canadians. The young Americans are showing a lot of heart, just like the first matchup. Lets hope they can finish the job. Its going to be...
Forum: Our Community 02-28-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,777
Posted By Emerson75
Quite simply...NO!!!

Quite simply...NO!!!
Forum: On The Road... 02-27-2010, 06:45 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,624
Posted By Emerson75
I'll second this, no doubt about it. I can't wait...

I'll second this, no doubt about it. I can't wait until we can back back to Maine, especially Acadia.

Cheers,
Eric
Forum: On The Road... 02-23-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,572
Posted By Emerson75
I just sent you a PM, as I saw you are from...

I just sent you a PM, as I saw you are from Gettysburg (15 mins from us) with a '75 Trade Wind...small world!

Yes, we have been to Knoebels a few times, but have never camped in the park. We have...
Forum: On The Road... 02-15-2010, 09:31 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 23,572
Posted By Emerson75
Disney/FW newbie

Great info on the forums for Disney/Fort Wilderness, seems like majority seem to really enjoy their experience at FW. The info shared here is really helpful to me, as the last time I was at Disney...
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