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Forum: Modifications 08-01-2013, 04:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,022
Posted By mkeith54
Adjustable bed

Due to a medical condition (had esophageal cancer and had to have it removed and stomach relocated) I need to sleep on an adjustable bed.

Has anyone designed an adjustable bed or found one for...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-26-2005, 07:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,135
Posted By mkeith54
For the Compound curve piece you could try Coclaw...

For the Compound curve piece you could try Coclaw (sp) Salvage for a panel off a wrecked trailer of the same or near same year.
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-29-2005, 10:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,837
Posted By mkeith54
Rivet Inverters

We have two small ones in our trailer, one for the TV and Sat Box and one for the laptops.:cool: For everything else we have a 5KW genset to power AC appliances. Generator sits in the bed of the...
Forum: Our Community 07-29-2005, 10:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,915
Posted By mkeith54
Microsoft Publisher

Of all of the Publisher programs out there that I have tested (that's a bunch) Microsoft publisher is probably the most intutive and easiest to learn. Also once you get the newletter made use the...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-27-2005, 03:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,860
Posted By mkeith54
Count us in for two, Mike and Marianne...

Count us in for two,

Mike and Marianne Keith
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-20-2005, 07:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,281
Posted By mkeith54
Lighting upgrade

Hi all,

Sundays big project was to change the lights in the living area and the bedroom (overhead Lights) The lights that were in there were around 8-10" around and had four bulbs in them, With...
Forum: 2005 - 2010 Safari 06-12-2005, 10:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,527
Posted By mkeith54
Pops, While I can't help with the specifics...

Pops,

While I can't help with the specifics that you requested, I would make a suggestion that you buy a microwave without the fancy electronics (clock and digital timer). We replaced the fancy...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-10-2005, 09:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,860
Posted By mkeith54
2005 International

We'll be there, 30amp pets section (vintage if they let us in):rolleyes:
6/24 thorugh 7/4.

Mike and Marianne
Forum: 1970 -1973 Ambassador 06-08-2005, 02:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,635
Posted By mkeith54
The very first thing to do would be replace the...

The very first thing to do would be replace the tires (if they are more than three years old by the DOT numbers) and repack the wheel bearings. Chech the brakes while the brearings are being done. ...
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2005, 01:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,032
Posted By mkeith54
Exclamation Trip Report

Well we are back from our first trip out in 1 and 1/2 years. The reason for the long delay between trips was I have had Esophageal Cancer and have just started getting my strength back after surgery...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 06-04-2005, 06:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,579
Posted By mkeith54
Water heater

The Good news for you is the Atwood fits in perfect and the one we got makes hot water faster and uses less fuel than the old one.


Mike
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-25-2005, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,579
Posted By mkeith54
Post 75 24' updates

Well we broke down and started upgrading the major appliances in our trailer. Last week we had a new Carrier 13,500BTU A/C and a new Atwood water heater.

The A/C has posed a couple problems that...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-02-2003, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,485
Posted By mkeith54
With a gas refer you won't hear any noise on...

With a gas refer you won't hear any noise on start up. It can take over 24 hours to cool down so keep checking. Gas(LP) will cool faster that electric mode.
Forum: On The Road... 09-28-2003, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,694
Posted By mkeith54
There is only the one Gold Trailer. Wally had it...

There is only the one Gold Trailer. Wally had it done for his trans Africa trip. King Hillia Salislisa (not sure I spelled that right) of Morocco had several Palaces that were gold Gilt and this...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-24-2003, 05:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,079
Posted By mkeith54
Re: HOLY MOLY! What are you paying for

Head North, young man... At least to the Lockheed-Martin plant at Marietta ( and find one of their suppliers of Al. A lot of the time the will have sheets that have minor scratches in them and as a...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 09-20-2003, 09:40 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,358
Posted By mkeith54
Talking Diesel

Go with an oil burner and never look back. There are a whole host of Diesels that will link up to a GM Tranny. It'll be a little more noisey, but the fuel savings and increased power will offset...
Forum: Our Community 09-16-2003, 08:35 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,249
Posted By mkeith54
Roger. While this may not be what you want...

Roger.

While this may not be what you want to hear, I would recomend buying a late 80's to early 90's trailer and using that. If you are going to spend that much time in the unit then, I think...
Forum: Our Community 09-13-2003, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,004
Posted By mkeith54
I think that you are thinking of the Avion, they...

I think that you are thinking of the Avion, they had a slide in that looked like an Airstream.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-11-2003, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,806
Posted By mkeith54
IRV

Thanks John,

What you've said as needed to be said for a long time.

Mike
Forum: Our Community 09-04-2003, 01:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 14,754
Posted By mkeith54
From the manual the weights fro a 75 24' are: ...

From the manual the weights fro a 75 24' are:
GVRW , Factory weight, Allowable add weight
Twin beds: 5800 3610 2190
Double ...
Forum: Parts Archive 09-02-2003, 07:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,410
Posted By mkeith54
I agree, Walmart

We replaced the dark brown curtain in our unit with a clear one from Wally World. The snaps to hold it in place I got from McMaster Carr, the ones from Wal Mart were one size to small. The clear...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 08-28-2003, 06:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,569
Posted By mkeith54
We will be there as well and we are looking...

We will be there as well and we are looking forward to meeting other forum members. See you there.
Forum: Our Community 08-27-2003, 07:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Posted By mkeith54
Papa was a Rolling Stone... Temptations; ...

Papa was a Rolling Stone... Temptations;

Where the Rubber Meets the Road... Meat Loaf

Pardise by the Dashboard Light.... Meat Loaf
Forum: Our Community 08-27-2003, 03:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,309
Posted By mkeith54
Gotta have "Ramblin Man" by the Allman Brothers,...

Gotta have "Ramblin Man" by the Allman Brothers, great road tune.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-27-2003, 03:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 14,757
Posted By mkeith54
While I was on the factory tour they showed us a...

While I was on the factory tour they showed us a trailer that had not even left the factory before it was damaged. Just so happens it is the same panel that yours is. They were repairing it with...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-23-2003, 06:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,737
Posted By mkeith54
I think that I'm Right in saying that all the...

I think that I'm Right in saying that all the lights are DC. Check the fuses in the UniVolt. In my trailer ther is one fuse for all the lights.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-18-2003, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,901
Posted By mkeith54
M, I can't help with the sagging problem,...

M,

I can't help with the sagging problem, some one else will chime in on that issue.

As far as redoing the interior, if you are comfortable with hand tools, there is no reason you can not do it...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-18-2003, 10:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,702
Posted By mkeith54
When you say it is not working, which mode is not...

When you say it is not working, which mode is not working. Have you lit the pilot light? For that matter did you pull a me and not have enough LP? My pilot would light but then go out when the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-18-2003, 10:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,684
Posted By mkeith54
Thanks Chas, as soon as it ccols down a bit...

Thanks Chas, as soon as it ccols down a bit outside I'll look for it.

Mike
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-18-2003, 07:54 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,767
Posted By mkeith54
Greater St Louis Herman Wine Country Rally

Just a short report on the first rally that Marianne and I hosted. This last weekend, 14-17 August 2003, the Greater St Louis had their annual August rall in Herman, Mo. At one time Herman was the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-18-2003, 07:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,684
Posted By mkeith54
Condensate Drain

I know that the Airstream Trailes have a condensate drain from the A/C unit down throught the wall to ground level. Is there a darain on the Argosy's as well? If there is where does it exit under...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-13-2003, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,130
Posted By mkeith54
ThermoCouple

Hi,
The thermocouple does not carry gas. The end of a thermocouple has a bulb (typically) that has two dissimilar metals that when heated gives off a micro voltage. That voltage holds open a...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 08-13-2003, 11:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,851
Posted By mkeith54
If you interested in joing WBCCI you can go to...

If you interested in joing WBCCI you can go to the web site for more information. WWW.WBCCI.org

I checked and I think that the Lewis and Clark Caravan may pass close to you.
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 08-13-2003, 06:44 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,851
Posted By mkeith54
The short answer is: It depends. Are you a...

The short answer is: It depends. Are you a member of WBBCI and a local unit? Having a local rally would most likely have fewer than 50 units, our rally this weekend has only 10 units. Another...
Forum: Parts Archive 08-12-2003, 11:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,039
Posted By mkeith54
If no one has any, you might try...

If no one has any, you might try www.mcmastercarr.com you will find it there for sure
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-12-2003, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By mkeith54
to prepare for restoration/refurbish of any thing...

to prepare for restoration/refurbish of any thing old, first get a bushel basket, fill it with 100 dollar bills, get another baske and place beside the first, every time you remove 1 100 dollar bill...
Forum: Floor Finishes 08-12-2003, 09:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,563
Posted By mkeith54
Pergo

When we put ours in there were spotrs where I had to trim pieces and nail them in, this is the second year and we have not had any buckling at all. Oh, I also screwed on cabinent down through as...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-12-2003, 09:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,391
Posted By mkeith54
Fuses

Hey Gunny,

It could have been corrosion in the fuse clips as well. There is a product called Deoxit that is a spray that removes the corossion and applies a protective film to the contacts and...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-12-2003, 08:47 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,538
Posted By mkeith54
Terry, After I get back from our local...

Terry,


After I get back from our local rally I'll pull the table out and measure and and weigh it. We sould be back Sunday and I'll try to do it Monday. Things are kind of hectic at the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-11-2003, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,553
Posted By mkeith54
What type of uint do you have? Is it a trailer...

What type of uint do you have? Is it a trailer or a motorhome? Also, what year and size.

The Condensate hose on some of the trailers runs down from the A/C unit between the inside and outside...
Forum: Parts Archive 08-11-2003, 09:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 894
Posted By mkeith54
Rivet Looking for... Second Step

I'm looking for the fold over step for our 75 Argosy 26' Trailer. It appears that is the same as those used on Airstreams. Anyone have one off a trailer that they are parting?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-11-2003, 09:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,553
Posted By mkeith54
Leak

I'll bet it's not the furnace. The A/C has a drain tube the drains the condensate down through the walls and dumps it on the ground. That line may be plugged up at the bottom, disconnected at the...
Forum: Our Community 08-11-2003, 09:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,033
Posted By mkeith54
Vin Number

Just so happens there's a giant decoder ring... Naw, but if you go to : https://www.airstream.com/airstream/product_line/customer_service/docs/pre1980vin.pdf
The document there will tell you what you...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-10-2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,538
Posted By mkeith54
Thumbs up Fold up table?

Actually I do, if you can figure a way to get it from central MO to you you can have it. It is out of a mid 70's A/S and was 4 Incehes to wide to fit in the space I allocated for it in our trailer.
Forum: Our Community 08-08-2003, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,253
Posted By mkeith54
Mid western comfortable and low maintenance. ...

Mid western comfortable and low maintenance. Pergo up front with berber in the bedroom and bath. Will be taking the bath berber out and putting pergo there as well. Up graded the beds to aero...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-08-2003, 03:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,744
Posted By mkeith54
Sams Club, Costco or even Home depot. Get an...

Sams Club, Costco or even Home depot. Get an apartment or dorm sized refer. You may have to take the door off but, they will fit in.
Forum: Our Community 08-08-2003, 03:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,075
Posted By mkeith54
Heidi, Follow the little copper tube (about...

Heidi,

Follow the little copper tube (about 1/8" Dia) in at the end of that tube there is a thermocouple bulb, you light the pilot right under that bulb. the Rectangle you were talking about is...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-08-2003, 03:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,899
Posted By mkeith54
There are two ways to fix it. If the wood is not...

There are two ways to fix it. If the wood is not too far gone you use an epxoy product to strengthen the wood. I believe the product is called Rid Rot or something close, check with a local boating...
Forum: Our Community 08-08-2003, 03:05 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,902
Posted By mkeith54
Mine is rusting a little where the PO pulled into...

Mine is rusting a little where the PO pulled into something and scraped the paint and galvanizing off. Now it is only surface rust and if it would have been an Airstream, it would have had top have...
Forum: Our Community 08-07-2003, 03:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,317
Posted By mkeith54
Cwise, Have you checked with an Airstream...

Cwise,

Have you checked with an Airstream Dealer? If they aren't any help try the factory www.airstream.com they have always been real helpful in the past for us.
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