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Forum: On The Road... 09-28-2017, 09:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,332
Posted By CMSmith
Bouncy ride

I just had new axels, shocks, and E rated tires installed on my 1976 Tradewind. It is pulled with a 2002 Chevy 1500HD. Everything pulls fine and straight with no struggle or anything, but the...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 09-29-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,119
Posted By CMSmith
We removed the stove/oven from ours almost...

We removed the stove/oven from ours almost immediately. The decision was made when we went into another camper that had cooked inside the day before. There was no way the smells were going to go...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-07-2015, 08:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By CMSmith
Thank you. I ended up replacing all the breakers...

Thank you. I ended up replacing all the breakers and have no more issues. I think they had been bad for a while because I would always have some heat from the box. Now, I do not have any heat coming...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-31-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 982
Posted By CMSmith
Smoke smell and hot breakers

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I had a smoke smell in the bathroom and found the breaker box to be hot. I have unplugged the camper and turned off the breakers. The top left was the hottest, but try all had some heat to...
Forum: On The Road... 07-28-2015, 11:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,164
Posted By CMSmith
We head to the beach as often as we can (starting...

We head to the beach as often as we can (starting in Florence, many are only an hour away). In the MB are, Myrtle Beach State Park is great, very shaded, and have a good number of full hookups....
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 03-02-2015, 04:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By CMSmith
Am I just out of luck finding a new ceiling vent...

Am I just out of luck finding a new ceiling vent cover for my A/C?
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 02-28-2015, 04:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 873
Posted By CMSmith
Armstrong a/c ceiling cover

The cover on my Armstrong a/c unit is bent, cracked, and not looking all that great. Is there anywhere that I can get a replacement? Will another brand's cover work for me? This is, I believe, the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-28-2015, 04:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By CMSmith
Thanks everyone. Mixter you are correct about...

Thanks everyone. Mixter you are correct about the overlap and the difference in where the seams are. The rivets from the outside are along the ribs at the corners of the window. The most water was...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-28-2015, 08:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By CMSmith
I am not sure why this image didn't attach the...

I am not sure why this image didn't attach the first time. It shows the gap.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-28-2015, 08:25 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By CMSmith
This morning I pulled out the front panel to take...

This morning I pulled out the front panel to take a look at what I can find. The wettest areas are along the seams and there is visible separation between them. So, what is best to use to re-seal...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-26-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By CMSmith
Thanks, I hope that I do not need to completely...

Thanks, I hope that I do not need to completely rip out the interior now. I want to do that, but not yet (I have a couple trips planned already that it couldn't be done in time for).
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-26-2015, 12:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,528
Posted By CMSmith
Front leak while driving in the rain!

I just drove home from Florida to SC in the rain yesterday and arrived with a small creek flowing through my 1975 Tradewind! It is seeping from beneath the inner skin at the floor pretty much all...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-17-2015, 01:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 643
Posted By CMSmith
Ducted AC?

Has anyone attempted to duct their A/C to get a better spread from front to back of their trailer? The bathroom, especially, is horrible in the summers since it doesn't get any direct airflow. What...
Forum: Our Community 05-21-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,509
Posted By CMSmith
We always have a "non cook" option if it is...

We always have a "non cook" option if it is raining. Sometimes that involves a local restaurant. :) My biggest thing was getting rid of the huge tanks on the front for just a single use. Looks...
Forum: Our Community 05-21-2014, 10:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,509
Posted By CMSmith
We have never lit the furnace (Suburban) and just...

We have never lit the furnace (Suburban) and just use a couple small ceramic heaters. Our cook top and stove we took out and just have a larger counter space and a big storage cabinet. All of our...
Forum: Our Community 05-21-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,509
Posted By CMSmith
1lb LP bottles for water heater?

I only have LP for my water heater at this point. My tanks are old and in need of painting and re valving to make them up to code so I was thinking about getting rid of them. Has anyone used the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-06-2014, 08:30 PM
Replies: 309
Views: 89,713
Posted By CMSmith
I know this is an old thread, but it interests...

I know this is an old thread, but it interests me. My 1999 suburban is starting to show signs of wanting to retire, so I started thinking about a "new" one to go with my '75 Tradewind. I would love...
Forum: Our Community 09-09-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,576,287
Posted By CMSmith
I was headed back to SC from the Florida Gulf...

I was headed back to SC from the Florida Gulf Coast and saw several Airstreams. A couple headed west on I10 in Florida and several all over just a few miles headed south on 95 in GA. I am assuming...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-02-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 827
Posted By CMSmith
1975 Tradewind vent fan wiring

I have pulled the old fan down, but the wiring doesn't make sense. There are two red wires coming from under the skin (one going straight to the motor, the other into the switch controlled by the...
Forum: Our Community 08-16-2013, 09:07 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,576,287
Posted By CMSmith
Sitting here at Huntington State Park (coast of...

Sitting here at Huntington State Park (coast of SC) there is a '94 Airstream two sites down (owner came and said hello) and when we got back from a trip to town earlier tonight there is another newer...
Forum: Our Community 08-16-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,576,287
Posted By CMSmith
I saw the same 60's polished one an hour and half...

I saw the same 60's polished one an hour and half earlier as I was headed towards Myrtle Beach on 501 while pulling mine to Huntington St. Park. I gave him the headlights and a wave and he waved...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-13-2013, 05:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,947
Posted By CMSmith
I got it figured out. I missed where to lift on...

I got it figured out. I missed where to lift on the yoke to adjust it. Final question.... How do you know what hole to put the spring bar link in? It looks like the previous owner used the 2nd down,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-13-2013, 06:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,947
Posted By CMSmith
Thanks. We leave in 2 days so I hope to have time...

Thanks. We leave in 2 days so I hope to have time to complete the install tonight. I just wanted to be sure I was getting it right. I am struggling to get the hole parallel with the frame, though, to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-13-2013, 05:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,947
Posted By CMSmith
I do not mean to hijack this thread, but there is...

I do not mean to hijack this thread, but there is a lot of great info helping me as I am installing a P3 I just picked up off of Craig's list. I am in the final part if the installation, but I am...
Forum: Our Community 05-26-2013, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By CMSmith
Thank you. I emailed them through their website...

Thank you. I emailed them through their website once before, but never received an answer. I will do a search for the Acadia and other vehicles like it and see what I come up with. I appreciate the...
Forum: Our Community 05-26-2013, 06:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 813
Posted By CMSmith
Saturn Outlook

I have been towing with a 1999 Suburban for a while and am pleased with the results. When my wife needed a newer car to drive, we looked for something that would also be able to pull out '75...
Forum: Photography 05-04-2013, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,796
Posted By CMSmith
We took some updated photos of it the other week...

We took some updated photos of it the other week before we went camping. I will try to post them in the next day or so
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 04-17-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 883
Posted By CMSmith
Total redesign

I would love to see what everyone has done with a total redesign. When we get to the point where we need to gut the interior to fix our frame, I will probable want to redesign our '75 Tradewind. It...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-06-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,976
Posted By CMSmith
Can I hijack this thread for a similar issue? I...

Can I hijack this thread for a similar issue? I am with another Airstream and their grey valve handle does not seem to be connected to the valve. On my '75 Tradewind I can see the valve and...
Forum: Our Community 04-04-2013, 06:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By CMSmith
Thanks. That is what I thought, but I wanted to...

Thanks. That is what I thought, but I wanted to be sure before I took it off. It just doesn't look right with the big thick blue stripe and different aluminum.
Forum: Our Community 04-03-2013, 10:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,584
Posted By CMSmith
Is the LP tank cover needed?

I have a '75 Tradewind that has, what looks to be, an '80 LP tank cover. The tanks are 30 gallon tanks and I am wondering if I need the cover. Is it there for protection or for aesthetics? I am...
Forum: Our Community 01-28-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By CMSmith
Well, I made it home and everything seems just...

Well, I made it home and everything seems just fine. Now to tackle all the other projects that need to be taken care of. :)
Forum: Our Community 01-26-2013, 10:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By CMSmith
Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Our Community 01-26-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By CMSmith
It was not jacked up on the axle, but at the axle...

It was not jacked up on the axle, but at the axle support. The jackstand was left on the axle overnight, but the stabilizers were down, and all three other wheels were down. The service is done and...
Forum: Our Community 01-26-2013, 09:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By CMSmith
When the wheel is back on, is there any way to...

When the wheel is back on, is there any way to quickly test if it is OK? I need to drive 500 miles tomorrow!
Forum: Our Community 01-26-2013, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By CMSmith
So what do I do? What can happen? It was like...

So what do I do? What can happen? It was like this overnight.
Forum: Our Community 01-26-2013, 09:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By CMSmith
Is this the right way??

I am at Fort Wilderness at Disney World and needed to get a bad squeak looked at and fixed. I found a place that came out and is fixing it, but this is how it was supported overnight. Is this OK? I...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-05-2013, 07:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,314
Posted By CMSmith
YIKES!! Where do I find the model number? All I...

YIKES!! Where do I find the model number? All I saw on it was Suburban.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-05-2013, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,314
Posted By CMSmith
Lighting suburban heater

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How do you light this furnace? It is in a '75 TradeWind and is a Suburban brand. We used little ceramic heaters last night, but since I have light today (we set up in the dark last night)...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-01-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 22,705
Posted By CMSmith
We stayed there with our old pop up, but not this...

We stayed there with our old pop up, but not this year with our Airstream. I may need to plan ahead and book something for that time. Just curious, is there a special rate if it is a group going and...
Forum: Our Community 10-28-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,992
Posted By CMSmith
Gross weight for a 1975 tradewind

Can find the dry weight of the Tradewind, but not the gross weight for it. Does anyone know this info?
Forum: Dehumidifiers & Ozone Generators 10-08-2012, 12:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 27,638
Posted By CMSmith
After reading this thread a while back, I ordered...

After reading this thread a while back, I ordered the dehumidifier in #19 and have been using it since. We use it while parked to keep it dry and while camping to keep up comfortable. i have found...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-06-2012, 08:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,369
Posted By CMSmith
Touareg Tow Vehicle for a 1975 Tradewind?

OK, so I have a 1999 1500 Suburban and love it everyday and it does great towing. Unfortunately, it is a 1999 with 185,000 miles on it and about every trip something happens, sometimes big, usually...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-31-2012, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By CMSmith
Yeah, it technically works but it is a VERY slow...

Yeah, it technically works but it is a VERY slow motor. I have not timed it, but I think it is at least a minute from all the way up to be able to lift the tongue off the hitch. It is strong enough,...
Forum: Our Community 08-30-2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,576,287
Posted By CMSmith
I am at Cypress in Myrtle Beach and there is...

I am at Cypress in Myrtle Beach and there is another 25' Airstream right down the way from me and then a HUGE 3 axle 80's Excella out near the entrance that looks like it is here for awhile. I do not...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-30-2012, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By CMSmith
Thank you for all the responses. When it came...

Thank you for all the responses. When it came down to it, I needed the fastest fix. Called around and Harbor Freight was the only one in my area that had an electric tongue jack in stock. Picked it...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-30-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,319
Posted By CMSmith
Screeching Electric Stab Jack - HELP!!!!!!

Went to hook up and 1 inch before it was on the ball the electric lift started scratching. Is there a fix or it it totally dead?!!???? Answers quick please. We are loaded and ready to go.
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 08-30-2012, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,909
Posted By CMSmith
Thanks, I need to get a new switch so I can use...

Thanks, I need to get a new switch so I can use it. I hate walking in and searching for the knob on the overhead light. It must be in the on position, at least, since all interior lights are working...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 08-29-2012, 08:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,909
Posted By CMSmith
Switches by the door

There are two switches right next to the door on my '75 Tradewind, the second one is broken and I have no idea what it's does. Anyone with a '75 Tradewind able to tell me what that switch is for? ...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 08-28-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,395
Posted By CMSmith
Building materials?

I have done a search for building materials, but have not found what I am looking for. With all the interior rebuilds that I am seeing, it seems that a lot of weight is being added. What...
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