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Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-23-2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 15,239
Posted By boo_n_sue
Darnit!

We're actually going to be checking on our land in VA during this rally. Last years rally was actually the first and only one we've ever been to and I was looking forward to this one again. I'm sure...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-14-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 35,750
Posted By boo_n_sue
Couldn't figure out how to upload to my profile....

Couldn't figure out how to upload to my profile. Here's a link to all of my pictures on my MobileMe Gallery: MobileMe Gallery (https://gallery.me.com/imshapp#100054&bgcolor=black&view=grid)
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-14-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 35,750
Posted By boo_n_sue
I wanted to chime in and say that it was great to...

I wanted to chime in and say that it was great to meet you all. Just wish that we were not so far out in the other loop so we could have gotten to know you all better. Hopefully this is the first of...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-09-2011, 01:46 PM
Replies: 389
Views: 35,750
Posted By boo_n_sue
First time rally goers here! Looking forward to...

First time rally goers here! Looking forward to seeing all the shinny aluminum :) We'll be in on Friday - site 62. See you all there.
Forum: Axles 01-18-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,536
Posted By boo_n_sue
Is it typical to replace axles at a certain time?

Is it typical to have to replace axels after a certain number of years? I have a '81 Excella II - 31ft Center bath. Talked to a svc center in TX and he suggested that unless my tires are going bad...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-08-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,038
Posted By boo_n_sue
tank capacities

I can't seem to find any info on how many gallons the fresh, gray, and black water tanks hold on our '81 Excella II. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance for any info.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-21-2010, 06:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,897
Posted By boo_n_sue
Thanks everyone. We're enjoying our new life...

Thanks everyone. We're enjoying our new life together at home with our families but also in our AS. Since we got married in October the AS has already seen about 8k miles. Sue and I have been to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-11-2010, 08:01 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 37,717
Posted By boo_n_sue
Love the cabinet doors and dark finish on the...

Love the cabinet doors and dark finish on the kitchen - is it just painted or did you laminate it? Looks great - exactly what we'd like to do in ours. We've got a good start but it's not nearly as...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-11-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,897
Posted By boo_n_sue
Just Married!!

Sue and I hitched up - with rings as well as our newly remodeled Excella II. We got married Sunday and have been on the road headed to Virginia. We've been working on the AS since Jan of this year...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-27-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,350
Posted By boo_n_sue
You might try Longview RV Repair. They've done...

You might try Longview RV Repair. They've done some work on my brakes. I'm not sure how much Airstream business they have but Larry seems pretty knowledgeable. 903-758-5931
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-27-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 27,945
Posted By boo_n_sue
Eternabond is expensive but it's a really good...

Eternabond is expensive but it's a really good product. I have about 45 ft that I'm not using. I'll be happy to send you a snippet big enough to cover the crack in the tank. Send me a private message...
Forum: On The Road... 09-18-2010, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,431
Posted By boo_n_sue
I'd be interested also. We're headed up to...

I'd be interested also. We're headed up to Virginia in a few weeks and wanted to come back through Asheville.
Forum: Community Polls 09-18-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,100
Posted By boo_n_sue
Josh, I worked at Virginia Tech in a...

Josh,

I worked at Virginia Tech in a research lab developing multimedia apps for the university as well as govt clients. Spent a lot of time in DC developing websites for the Dept of Energy...
Forum: Community Polls 09-18-2010, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,100
Posted By boo_n_sue
Angeline, We work with lots of different...

Angeline,

We work with lots of different stuff. Our online lessons (math software) (https://www.yourteacher.com) are developed in Flash and our website is primarily PHP/MySQL. We've just recently...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 09-17-2010, 10:56 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,602
Posted By boo_n_sue
Sounds like fun. Sue and I are headed up to...

Sounds like fun. Sue and I are headed up to Virginia in a few weeks and were thinking of stopping over in Natchez Trace - somewhere - on the way. We're getting married Oct. 10th and are taking our...
Forum: Community Polls 09-17-2010, 09:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,100
Posted By boo_n_sue
I'm not tweetin' -- yet. Not full-timin' either...

I'm not tweetin' -- yet. Not full-timin' either -- yet. :) I'm a developer designing educational software (online / mobile apps). Company headquarters in Houston but never lived there - always worked...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-07-2010, 01:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 999
Posted By boo_n_sue
Tank sizes - '81 Excella

I can't seem to find anything in the service manual that tells the various tank capacities: water, gray, and black. Anyone have an idea or where I can look for the info? Thanks in advance for any...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-06-2010, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,834
Posted By boo_n_sue
Yeah - we've thought about it but will probably...

Yeah - we've thought about it but will probably have to wait a little while before we can change it out. We only have the one awning that runs the length of the curbside. If and when we do change it...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-02-2010, 04:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,834
Posted By boo_n_sue
New Decal

We finally got a new decal on our '81 Excella II that we've been updating over the past several months. We're not purist so no need to bash us for not using that snazzy Airstream blue - we know that...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-02-2010, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,443
Posted By boo_n_sue
If you remove the insert and plan to leave it out...

If you remove the insert and plan to leave it out then make sure to seal up all of the rivets. I found several holes with no rivets and of course the rivets that are there are hollow. Rain water will...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-30-2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,142
Posted By boo_n_sue
Not sure how I missed item #35 on the assembly...

Not sure how I missed item #35 on the assembly diagram! We've fashioned a stopper out of wood and screwed it to the underside of the seat frame just behind the plastic gliders. I'm guessing that the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-27-2010, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,142
Posted By boo_n_sue
Here's the assembly diagram for the Converta-bed...

Here's the assembly diagram for the Converta-bed from the service manual:

https://www.shappell.us/gaucho/converta-bed-assembly.png

I don't see anything that keeps the frame from running off of...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-27-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,142
Posted By boo_n_sue
Gaucho / Convert-a-bed question

We're in the process of re-installing everything back into our 1981 Excella II after a fairly major update of the floor. We're putting the gaucho bed back in the front living area under the window....
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-17-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,177
Posted By boo_n_sue
Replace or Repair gray water tank??

I haven't removed the gray tank yet but I suspect that we either have a leak in the tank or possible in the pvc. In anticipation of the tank having a crack in it I've called Airstream and they tell...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-08-2010, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By boo_n_sue
Meant to thank you 'publicly' on the forum since...

Meant to thank you 'publicly' on the forum since we emailed back-n-forth. Thanks for your help and providing the diagram - very helpful.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-08-2010, 08:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By boo_n_sue
I may not be reading it correctly but I put a...

I may not be reading it correctly but I put a Kill A Watt meter on my AC cord for my Respironics REMStar Pro with CFlex and it read .2 to .4 amps when running without the heater and .6 to .75 amps...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-08-2010, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,113
Posted By boo_n_sue
I too have a CPAP machine and was considering...

I too have a CPAP machine and was considering installing a Onan in our 31' Excella II. I'm interested in the propane usage rate as well but equally interested in how you like the Onan? Is it quiet...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-31-2010, 03:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By boo_n_sue
Anyone?

Anyone?
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 07-30-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By boo_n_sue
'81 Excella II Gray Water Tank Removal

We're in the middle of fixing up our 31 ft. '81 Excella II with center bath. We definitely have a leak in the gray water tank. I don't have any hesitation about taking the tank out but unfortunately...
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-27-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,505
Posted By boo_n_sue
Thanks to everyone for their input. If we do the...

Thanks to everyone for their input. If we do the laminate I think we'll follow the advice and drill holes through the laminate that are larger than the screws to allow for movement - great idea! We...
Forum: Floor Finishes 07-27-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,505
Posted By boo_n_sue
Walls attached to floating laminate floor?

I've read through some posts on this topic but guess I'm looking for a little more validation that what I'm about to do -- or not do -- is ok. I have an '81 Excella II that is completely gutted and...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-09-2010, 08:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
Posted By boo_n_sue
Paint instead of decal?

I've removed the blue decal and pin striping down the length of our '81 Excella II and I'm wondering if anyone has had that area repainted. I have a sign shop that will cut a new decal the length and...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-09-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,394
Posted By boo_n_sue
I started out using an eraser wheel and heat gun...

I started out using an eraser wheel and heat gun and made fairly good progress but I just felt it was going too slow. I then decided to use Jasco Paint Stripper, a paint scrapper, and some 200 grit...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 05-27-2010, 03:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,723
Posted By boo_n_sue
Here's an article I ran across with a slew of...

Here's an article I ran across with a slew of riveting info:

Notes On Riveting (https://www.vansairforce.net/articles/NotesOnRiveting/NotesOnRiveting.htm)
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 05-27-2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 18,422
Posted By boo_n_sue
I see this is an old thread - hopefully someone...

I see this is an old thread - hopefully someone will reply. I'm in the process of remodeling and 'sealing' my '81 Excella. I'm replacing the brittle and broken vinyl belt-line and rub-rail inserts. I...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-24-2010, 10:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,961
Posted By boo_n_sue
Ha - yeah - you gotta be careful with that stuff....

Ha - yeah - you gotta be careful with that stuff. You get it on you and it doesn't hurt right away. Then when you least expect it it's kinda like you got a drop of acid on your arm! Cold water never...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-24-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,961
Posted By boo_n_sue
Today I tried the paint stripper method that Tadd...

Today I tried the paint stripper method that Tadd suggested and it worked great. I went to Lowe's but couldn't find Glasco. However, I did find Jasco though and I'm assuming that Glasco was a typo...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-22-2010, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,961
Posted By boo_n_sue
Yes - PITA for sure. I'll try anything at this...

Yes - PITA for sure. I'll try anything at this point. Tomorrow I'll break out the iron. Thanks for the tip. I'll let you know if it works.

Boo
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-22-2010, 07:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,741
Posted By boo_n_sue
The decal on my '81 Excella II seems to be...

The decal on my '81 Excella II seems to be 'baked' on. Not sure this will work but I'm gonna give it a try. I'm obviously damaging and scratching by using a stripping wheel...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-22-2010, 05:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,961
Posted By boo_n_sue
I've been reading other posts about removing the...

I've been reading other posts about removing the blue decal and here's what I'm going with - for now at least:

1) Apply Aircraft Decal and Adhesive Remover (Store didn't have any 3M Adhesive...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-21-2010, 05:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,961
Posted By boo_n_sue
That's what we were thinking. Here's a pic of...

That's what we were thinking. Here's a pic of what it really looks like... It's in pretty bad shape. The lighter blue is peeling and comes off fairly easily with a heat gun and some patience. It's...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-21-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,961
Posted By boo_n_sue
I've tried using a heat gun to remove our faded...

I've tried using a heat gun to remove our faded and cracked blue decal on our '81 Excella II but it's really a pain! The middle portion (dark blue) comes off pretty good but the lighter blue pin...
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-19-2010, 08:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,201
Posted By boo_n_sue
Installing Tri Mark door latch

I just got a Tri Mark Lock Kit (78-91) Part No. 22390 for my 1981 Excella II but it didn't come with any diagrams or instructions. I'm sure that each installation is different but I'm wondering if...
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-08-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,539
Posted By boo_n_sue
Thanks for the info on the kits to replace the...

Thanks for the info on the kits to replace the latch assembly. There's a big price difference between Inland RV and Out-of-Door Mart. The kits look identical except that ODMRV provides the rivets....
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-06-2010, 10:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,539
Posted By boo_n_sue
Thanks Andy and Lee. Any ideas on how to get the...

Thanks Andy and Lee. Any ideas on how to get the door open? Do I have to remove hinges that are accessed from the outside? I'll definitely have to replace the assembly with the newer parts that are...
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-06-2010, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,539
Posted By boo_n_sue
I too have gotten myself trapped inside my 1981...

I too have gotten myself trapped inside my 1981 31ft. Excella this evening. This is my first AS and we are in the process of fixing it up. I went out the door to do some work on the outside. When I...
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