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Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets Yesterday, 09:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,271
Posted By TouringDan
Just infinity- I am also looking for a good pdr...

Just infinity- I am also looking for a good pdr man. I have 3 dents in the rear corner of our 66 Airstream from a downed tree after a storm. I have heard that working on steel isn’t like working on...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-16-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,532
Posted By TouringDan
Glad to hear that. Looks like I started this...

Glad to hear that. Looks like I started this thread 12 years ago in 2012. Ours still works great too. I no longer operate it with the 1,000 watt generator but off 3 lithium batteries with an...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-23-2023, 08:11 AM
Replies: 261
Views: 48,482
Posted By TouringDan
Yup. Truer words were never spoken. My Dale, you...

Yup. Truer words were never spoken. My Dale, you sure are gifted in the way you write. My English teacher always wrote “awkward wording” on my papers.

Dan
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-08-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,805
Posted By TouringDan
This post is in response to uraljohn’s request in...

This post is in response to uraljohn’s request in post #19. In terms of efficiency a mini split heat pump is much more efficient (and much quieter) than a typical rv heat pump/air conditioner. I...
Forum: Axles 12-08-2023, 09:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,767
Posted By TouringDan
I agree with slimpockets. However, I also find...

I agree with slimpockets.
However, I also find it hard to believe that the axle has been bent resulting in a significant change in the wheel alignment. I believe it would take a major force like...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-08-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,534
Posted By TouringDan
Welcome to Airstream life with a vintage...

Welcome to Airstream life with a vintage Airstream.
Step one would be to locate the battery (batteries) and the converter (battery charger). If you don’t have one or they are old I would purchase a...
Forum: Our Community 12-08-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,277
Posted By TouringDan
I wouldn’t worry about the selling dealer not...

I wouldn’t worry about the selling dealer not being an rv or Airstream dealer. I would try to contact the previous owner to ask him any questions you might have.
I would also figure out what model...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-17-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 102,992
Posted By TouringDan
Thanks wcronin4. I just do my best but it does...

Thanks wcronin4. I just do my best but it does look better in photos than in real life.

Dan
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-17-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 102,992
Posted By TouringDan
Mike Not on the led ribbon lights but on the...

Mike

Not on the led ribbon lights but on the corner led light fixtures that have really bright smd leds(see post 397). Undimmed, the 40” light fixture puts out 3,000 lumens, so it needs to be...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-16-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 102,992
Posted By TouringDan
I installed some ribbon led strips to light up...

I installed some ribbon led strips to light up the wall cabinets and provide some indirect lighting. Lots of interior light now.

Dan
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-27-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 48,482
Posted By TouringDan
Nice installation of the 6 solar panels. I like...

Nice installation of the 6 solar panels.
I like your idea of the large holes in the heavy plywood to make it lighter.

Dan
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 10-12-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 133
Views: 22,171
Posted By TouringDan
Great update. I really like your bed design-...

Great update. I really like your bed design- plenty of room for 2 people plus a dog. Looks like it will work just fine.

I really like the Tradewind size. We love our 66 Tradewind and a 63...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 10-11-2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,951
Posted By TouringDan
Buying this for $3,500 and saving it looks like a...

Buying this for $3,500 and saving it looks like a no brainer to me. It will be a great project!

Dan
Forum: Our Community 09-22-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,721
Posted By TouringDan
I had a STemi

Thanks for the education. Now I know what a STemi is. Glad you are on the mend and working towards traveling with your Airstream.

Dan
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 09-22-2023, 09:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,523
Posted By TouringDan
I just watched your before and after videos. You...

I just watched your before and after videos. You have done a beautiful job both in the design area and the craftsmanship of your work. My compliments to you. I do my best but my work looks like a...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-20-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By TouringDan
catfishunter- Our thermostat only controls the...

catfishunter- Our thermostat only controls the furnace.
The original air conditioner was an Armstrong unit. As I recall the thermostat was on the air conditioner unit. We removed the Armstrong unit....
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-17-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 658
Posted By TouringDan
catfishunter- The thermostat in our 66 Tradewind...

catfishunter- The thermostat in our 66 Tradewind is about where it was in the photo of the 65 safari, maybe a few inches to the right. Here is the location in our 66 Tradewind.

Dan436973
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-17-2023, 08:23 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 48,482
Posted By TouringDan
I haven’t seen your thread in 2 months, but I am...

I haven’t seen your thread in 2 months, but I am amazed at what you have accomplished- a storage structure, dc wiring and awning modification and installation. Absolutely superb workmanship for all...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-17-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 895
Views: 179,059
Posted By TouringDan
Dale- My compliments on your beautiful curved...

Dale- My compliments on your beautiful curved wall, made from birch, mahogany and aluminum. How did you get the 1/4” birch wood to bend? I am trying to bend some pine trim on a curved wall for a...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-11-2023, 09:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,327
Posted By TouringDan
Newbie to Airstream

Congratulations on your new Airstream and welcome.
I also recommend you attend Alumalina next month. It is one of the best rallies I have ever attended. You will meet some great people, learn a lot...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-11-2023, 09:01 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,961
Posted By TouringDan
Following. Thank you.

Following. Thank you.
Forum: On The Road... 08-25-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 26,170
Posted By TouringDan
Joining you on your journey and looking forward...

Joining you on your journey and looking forward to it!

Dan
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-14-2023, 10:04 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 165,863
Posted By TouringDan
No posts to this thread in 3 years so I guess not...

No posts to this thread in 3 years so I guess not much news on retrofitting leds.

I replaced my incandescent lights about 10 years ago with leds and they have done well. Well some of the LEDs in...
Forum: On The Road... 08-13-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 2,888
Views: 707,330
Posted By TouringDan
At Ontonagon, Mi Township CG on the shore of Lake...

At Ontonagon, Mi Township CG on the shore of Lake Superior.435393
Forum: On The Road... 08-13-2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 963
Views: 155,196
Posted By TouringDan
Ontonagon, Mi Township CG on the shore of Lake...

Ontonagon, Mi Township CG on the shore of Lake Superior.435392
Forum: On The Road... 08-13-2023, 09:11 AM
Replies: 1,627
Views: 505,170
Posted By TouringDan
Site 5 at Ontonagon,Mi Township CG- on the shore...

Site 5 at Ontonagon,Mi Township CG- on the shore of Lake Superior.435391
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-13-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 404
Views: 102,992
Posted By TouringDan
Time for some led maintenance and upgrades. I...

Time for some led maintenance and upgrades. I switched all the original light fixtures over to smd led pads about 10 years ago. I ordered them directly from China and they were very inexpensive so I...
Forum: 1954 - 1959 Safari 08-12-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 686
Views: 276,487
Posted By TouringDan
I also have a SOB (Serro Scotty) project. I...

I also have a SOB (Serro Scotty) project. I bought it at an auction for an Airstream Restoration shop where the owner retired. The restoration work is superb, it just needs to be completed-...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-06-2023, 02:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
Thanks Bubba. I don’t drink much beer, but when I...

Thanks Bubba. I don’t drink much beer, but when I want one, I want it to be COLD!
Here is a better photo.

Dan435077
Forum: Refrigerators 08-05-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
I made a “beer storage area” in the expanded...

I made a “beer storage area” in the expanded bottom shelf behind the crisper but right next to the cold evaporator plate. I like my beer cold and this is the coldest location in the fridge.
...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-31-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By TouringDan
4RXLA- You can also increase the capacity if you...

4RXLA- You can also increase the capacity if you convert and maintenance is easier since you don’t need to remove the fridge. Sometimes this can be difficult. See post 3.

Dan
Forum: Refrigerators 07-29-2023, 06:10 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By TouringDan
You are fortunate that you have options to...

You are fortunate that you have options to replace your absorption fridge with a compressor fridge for not much more than the cost of a conversion kit and also gain up to 3 cubic feet. That option...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-26-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
Wazbro I had not thought of that, but you...

Wazbro

I had not thought of that, but you are absolutely correct. Thank you.

Dan
Forum: Base Camp 07-25-2023, 06:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,805
Posted By TouringDan
Tao Based on the research you have done it...

Tao

Based on the research you have done it is obvious that you want to be able to camp without hookups. We never hookup and generally camp at COE CG and NFCG on sites without electricity. We have...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-25-2023, 08:51 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
Wazbro Thank you. What you are saying makes...

Wazbro

Thank you. What you are saying makes a lot of sense to me. Now that I think about it, when the fridge door is opened it will allow warm air into the fridge but not into the freezer. The...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-24-2023, 08:39 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
The refrigerator has been off for a few days now....

The refrigerator has been off for a few days now. I turned it on yesterday at 4:00 pm with the battery monitor showing 99% SOC. I checked on it this morning and the temperature was 34F. The ice tray...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-24-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 102,992
Posted By TouringDan
Dan's '66 Tradewind Improvements

Thanks Dale.

I let the fridge run all last night and checked temperatures this morning. I started it yesterday at 4:00 pm and disconnected the solar. We are not plugged in at all and running off...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-23-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
I have spent the last 13 years with the first...

I have spent the last 13 years with the first photo being my absorption fridge.434566I have been used to opening the fridge and really not having a clue what the temperature would be. It could be...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-22-2023, 10:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,677
Posted By TouringDan
Dometic RM3762 Fridge Upgrade?

Instead of replacing your Dometic RM3762 you could convert it to a compressor fridge. JC Refrigeration sells a conversion kit for about $800.434553
Your other option is an Isotherm conversion kit...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-22-2023, 03:40 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 102,992
Posted By TouringDan
I finally completed my Dometic/ Isotherm...

I finally completed my Dometic/ Isotherm compressor fridge installation by installing 3 additional shelves. These were needed since the new compressor fridge is much deeper than the old rm2500...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-22-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
Dometic rm2510 absorption fridge conversion to 12v compressor

I finally completed the fridge conversion by building and installing 3 additional shelves that were needed since I made the new Dometic/ Isotherm compressor fridge much deeper than the original...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-20-2023, 08:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,009
Posted By TouringDan
I am just bumping this thread to let any readers...

I am just bumping this thread to let any readers know that I installed disc brakes about 40,000 miles ago (6 years ago) and they are doing great. No brake maintenance has been required.
Forum: Refrigerators 07-10-2023, 07:22 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
Bubba- I don’t believe so. The piece of foam...

Bubba- I don’t believe so. The piece of foam needs to make the volume smaller by also making the area smaller that is transferring heat into the volume you are trying to cool. For example if I put in...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-10-2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
Dometic rm2510 absorption fridge conversion to 12v compressor

I checked the ice cube tray in the freezer this morning and it was frozen solid. However the ice was only 31.8F, so just barely below 32F. The fridge temperature had decreased from the 34F...
Forum: On The Road... 07-09-2023, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1,627
Views: 505,170
Posted By TouringDan
Now that’s my kind of campsite. Where is it...

Now that’s my kind of campsite. Where is it please?

Thanks, Dan
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-09-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 261
Views: 48,482
Posted By TouringDan
Love your sink and cook top. You da man when it...

Love your sink and cook top. You da man when it comes to installing aluminum skins! Mighty fine work.

Dan
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-09-2023, 10:08 PM
Replies: 895
Views: 179,059
Posted By TouringDan
Thanks for showing the details on soldering wires...

Thanks for showing the details on soldering wires to the led ribbon lights. I have got to do that sometime and I was worried about how you actually did it. Now I know!

Dan
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-09-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 8,176
Views: 1,309,940
Posted By TouringDan
I am enjoying reading about your travels in the...

I am enjoying reading about your travels in the north country and particularly going up around the north shore of Lake Superior. I rode my motorcycle around the north shore of Lake Superior 45 years...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-09-2023, 09:33 PM
Replies: 404
Views: 102,992
Posted By TouringDan
I installed a dedicated 15 amp circuit to operate...

I installed a dedicated 15 amp circuit to operate the fridge and a lighted on/off switch. I also connected the refrigerant lines and started up the fridge. Here are photos.434120434121
SUCCESS!!!!...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-09-2023, 08:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,550
Posted By TouringDan
Dometic rm2510 absorption fridge conversion to 12v compressor

After installing back in the Airstream, I added as much insulation around the fridge as possible. I added 1/2” on the left side and on top, and 1 1/2” on the right side.434110434111
I then installed...
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