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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-27-2009, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By photocodo
Thank you all for your advice. It seems that I...

Thank you all for your advice. It seems that I need to keep the 12V in the unit (again I apologize for sounding ignorant). With that said, does anyone know if there are complete lists of 12V and 120V...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-27-2009, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,033
Posted By photocodo
All 120V and NO 12V?

I am in the process of restoring a 1964 tradewind. I have it stripped down to the bare ribs and am getting ready to run new electrical. My wife and I will be living in it full time after we finish...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-23-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,672
Posted By photocodo
Rear Bed or Rear Bath

Well, I wasnt exactly sure where to post this thread because it involves both Bedroom placement and Bath placement. I am in the process of rebuilding my 1964 tradewind. It is completely stripped out...
Forum: Doors & Locks 11-15-2009, 08:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By photocodo
I actually went to ace hardware and picked up a...

I actually went to ace hardware and picked up a deadbolt for $12 that fits pretty well. It took me a little time to "shimmy" it into the door but overall it works well.
Thanks
cody
Forum: Doors & Locks 11-14-2009, 07:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By photocodo
Thanks andy I noticed that you have the striker...

Thanks andy
I noticed that you have the striker pockets as well, very convenient. I appreciate all of your help
cody
Forum: Doors & Locks 11-13-2009, 10:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By photocodo
Will the Bargman L100 work for this unit because...

Will the Bargman L100 work for this unit because of the round hole on the inside of the door? or do I need to cut a square hole for the inside?
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-27-2009, 10:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By photocodo
there was no structural damage that i can see. I...

there was no structural damage that i can see. I did get a message from inland RV saying that the square hole was for an L-100 lock and the bottom hole is for the dead bolt. Does this make sense....
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-27-2009, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,888
Posted By photocodo
Round handle in Square hole???? PICS

So the previous owner of my unit must have been impatient because when they took the door knob off the outside door, instead of disassembling it, they cut the aluminum around it out. My guess is that...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-10-2009, 07:24 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,652
Posted By photocodo
It looks to me that you used straight copper pipe...

It looks to me that you used straight copper pipe as the trunk line and then coil copper lines coming directly from the trunk line to inside the unit. Is that the case? if so is that acceptable, it...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-08-2009, 11:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,652
Posted By photocodo
Running new LP gas lines

Im a little confused and seem to be finding contradicting information, hopefully someone can help. While rebuilding my 64 tradewind, I am going to be running all new LP lines. The current lines have...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-07-2009, 06:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By photocodo
Hello Judy That would be great. I will be busy...

Hello Judy
That would be great. I will be busy most of Saturday (17th) but Sunday should be mostly free. The mornings are usually better for me anyway. I would love for someone who is more...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-01-2009, 11:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,509
Posted By photocodo
shower head from ceiling?

I am trying to configure my new shower and since I am 6ft 3in I need as much space as I can get. I am thinking that it should be possible to run the water line (Pex) behind the interior skin (where...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 09-28-2009, 06:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,127
Posted By photocodo
AirJoey Here are a few links that might...

AirJoey

Here are a few links that might help you.

Exterior Lights (https://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Exterior_Lights_s/8.htm)
Electrical Outside : ODMRV , Out-of-Doors Mart...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-28-2009, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By photocodo
Hello Airjoey Well, Im not sure how much you...

Hello Airjoey
Well, Im not sure how much you know about electrical but I am quite the newbie at it. I have been doing alot of reading online and on this forum and I think I am starting to understand...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-25-2009, 04:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,405
Posted By photocodo
electrical tutorial

Are there full tutorials for wiring your unit. I am leaving most of the wiring in my trailer but there is no fuse box, converter etc etc. I know what is 12v and what is 120v but Im just not sure how...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-22-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,485
Posted By photocodo
Thank you all I had a suspicion that this was...

Thank you all
I had a suspicion that this was the case, it did not seem plausible to have an AC unit and an efficient heating unit all in one. One more question, my unit is totally stripped out and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-21-2009, 11:42 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,485
Posted By photocodo
A/C - Heater combo

This may seem like an uneducated question, but are there any roof mounted AC units that also have heater capability. Im not sure where our airstream will be going but I know that we may be in some...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-19-2009, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,647
Posted By photocodo
Thank you, this was very helpful. I do have one...

Thank you, this was very helpful. I do have one question though. You said that a separate hole is cut for the air conditioner. Is this a requirement or just something that they suggest. I have three...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-18-2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By photocodo
Alternative Wall Material

I am restoring a 64 tradewind and I currently have all of the aluminum off of the walls on the inside. I was toying with the idea of trying to find something different to use on the walls instead of...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-18-2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,647
Posted By photocodo
all new electrical... Help!

I just finished taking out all of the aluminum and insulation on the inside of my 64 tradewind (taking care to keep the aluminum in good, reusable condition). I am now going to rewire the entire...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-13-2009, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,296
Posted By photocodo
Thank you that seems very helpful. Also do you...

Thank you that seems very helpful. Also do you think it would be quicker, easier or cheaper to just try and find replacement aluminum? The two pieces are about 13ft long and 5ft wide and I am worried...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-11-2009, 12:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,296
Posted By photocodo
restoring interior aluminum

I recently took off the aluminum from the inside of my 1964 tradewind to replace the insulation and fix some electrical problems. I am going to paint the bottom portion of the inside walls but I want...
Forum: General Appliance Topics 09-02-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,230
Posted By photocodo
Are old appliances worth anything?

I just got a 64 tradewind that is totally stripped out. The guy I got it from left a lot of stuff inside, including the refrigerator and the range. They both show their age but dont seem to be in...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-01-2009, 07:31 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,050
Posted By photocodo
replacement access door for '64 tradewind

I recently purchased a 24' 1964 tradewind. The large access door in the back was missing as well as the access door in the rear curbside. Is this something that can be purchased or do you have to...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-28-2009, 07:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,590
Posted By photocodo
Thank you airstreamjudy. My wife and I are going...

Thank you airstreamjudy. My wife and I are going to live in our airstream until we can pay off our student loans and then we want to live on a sailboat fulltime. Looks like we have similar interests.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-28-2009, 07:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,590
Posted By photocodo
Thank you guys so much, this has been a great...

Thank you guys so much, this has been a great help. I am constantly amazed at how much information people have and are willing to share just because they love airstreams and want others to enjoy them...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-27-2009, 07:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,590
Posted By photocodo
holding tanks above subfloor?

OK, so here is the deal. Im new to airstreams but just purchased a 24', 1964 tradewind, the frame, shell, axels, bellypan etc. are in great shape, but it is completely stripped on the inside....
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-14-2009, 02:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,482
Posted By photocodo
Wow, that was exactly what I was looking for......

Wow, that was exactly what I was looking for... Perfect.
muchos gracias truckasaurus

photocodo
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-13-2009, 08:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,132
Posted By photocodo
full timing in the winter

Hello
I am very new to airstreams and I just purchased a 1964 24' tradewind that is completely stripped inside. My wife and I are planning on full-timing for a few years to pay off our school loans...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-12-2009, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,482
Posted By photocodo
Plumbing resources

I just purchased a 1964 24' tradewind. The frame is in excellent shape and the axles, wheels and tires are new. There is a new subfloor but the rest of the trailer is completely gutted. My first task...
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