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Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 03-03-2023, 07:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,745
Posted By SL4BLLT
We own a 2019 Escalade ESV and have no issue...

We own a 2019 Escalade ESV and have no issue towing our 1972 #5200 31 foot Land yacht. After reading the post, make sure you there is clarity between payload of the vehicle and towing specs. Always...
Forum: Our Community 02-27-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,611
Posted By SL4BLLT
polishing complete

Greetings to all.
What have we done?? Finally polished after waiting do this since 2017. Thank you P&S for an out standing job. They use blue magic and what a great job on this 1972 Land Yacht!!!!...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 02-27-2023, 07:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,803
Posted By SL4BLLT
Don't know if we can help. I can share photos of...

Don't know if we can help. I can share photos of a very familiar situation. We replaced a 19x21x16 suburban cook-top in a 1972 Land yacht (galley-1)with a very similar furrion cook-top in 2021...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 02-27-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,840
Posted By SL4BLLT
Looks great. We have a furrion glass-stove top...

Looks great. We have a furrion glass-stove top with the same concerns. We are considering while it is being worked on to have an aluminum top fabricated to mitigate this from happening in our 1972...
Forum: Commercial Listings 02-27-2023, 06:51 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,272
Posted By SL4BLLT
Dan, Our 1972 Airstream is fitted out with...

Dan,
Our 1972 Airstream is fitted out with your products for now over 15 years ago, when we had them installed at ODM. We even bought an extra set of rear lights from you prior to it being towed to...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 02-18-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 261,874
Posted By SL4BLLT
Mike, The "product" used not project is Blue...

Mike,
The "product" used not project is Blue Magic. We had P&S do the work in Ohio. They truly are the experts that have been doing this polishing since 1968. Kevin and his team are awesome. They...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 02-07-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 261,874
Posted By SL4BLLT
Mike, Quick answer. Ongoing project. I answered...

Mike,
Quick answer. Ongoing project. I answered in detailed and somehow lost all the info provided. I will update at another time. It has been a 30 year project. Well worth the time and effort....
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 02-05-2023, 03:43 PM
Replies: 469
Views: 261,874
Posted By SL4BLLT
Thumbs up Finally did it after 51 years!

Looking great! After many years of waiting and weathering hurricanes we finally are on in the process of getting the 72 Land Yacht polished. Here is a shot from the front. Maybe this product should...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 01-16-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,663
Posted By SL4BLLT
Thumbs up restore or jsut upgrade as needed

James,
So, how much is too much when it comes to upgrading? The initial purchase price, if the coach is in decent shape, is always a concern, but could save dollars in the long run. As mentioned...
Forum: Floor Finishes 04-17-2019, 04:36 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 79,967
Posted By SL4BLLT
Good call. here is the link to I think what...

Good call.
here is the link to I think what will bring you to the pictures of the Pergo floating floors we put in now over 12 years ago. They remain solid, and have been very accommodating in heat...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-15-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,511
Posted By SL4BLLT
We own a 2005 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax/Allison...

We own a 2005 Silverado LT 2500 Duramax/Allison since new in 2005. It is our fourth tow vehicle for the 1972 International LY. Previous vehicles included the 2002-2500 Avalanche 8.1, great TV, 1995...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-06-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,031
Posted By SL4BLLT
Here's what we used for out LEDs in our 1972...

Here's what we used for out LEDs in our 1972 Airstream with the sets of lights we installed. Don't know if it is what you are looking for. See attached picture outside switch are above stove tops...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-04-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,845
Posted By SL4BLLT
We've dumped lots into our 72 and are considering...

We've dumped lots into our 72 and are considering more upgrades and look at the newer coaches and ask? Do we put $12-15K more into it or bite the bullet (no pun intended) and just eat $40-50K and...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 07-12-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 30,900
Posted By SL4BLLT
Wow, you've taken on a project, but have moved...

Wow,
you've taken on a project, but have moved mountains. We have a 72 and have done allot of work over the years so it can be done even in the condition you received it in. Couple real quick...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-28-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,718
Posted By SL4BLLT
I haven't been following your style of dinette,...

I haven't been following your style of dinette, but this is what we use from Bradd and Hall.
Here's the link. Removable RV Table Leg Assembly...
Forum: Airstream History 06-25-2015, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,991
Posted By SL4BLLT
OK, here is the link that will get you to the...

OK,
here is the link that will get you to the e-edition to the July 2015 Our State with the Airstream articles. See the picture below as well with the one picture of the Airstream and the front...
Forum: Airstream History 06-25-2015, 06:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,991
Posted By SL4BLLT
Just check to see if the July edition is posted...

Just check to see if the July edition is posted with the featured articles. They are not available as of today. I'll keep looking over the next few days and keep you all posted.
Best Regards,...
Forum: Airstream History 06-21-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,991
Posted By SL4BLLT
Airstreams In North Carolina "Our State" July 2015 edition

We just received our July 2015 Our State a North Carolina monthly publication that features many great things of the great State. This month the topic was "Old School" and within the magazine are...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-14-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 762
Posted By SL4BLLT
NOWISEE, great to see that you have caught on...

NOWISEE,
great to see that you have caught on to Airstreaming. I'd consider the a 25 footer for the TT and actually look into a diesel Toyota Land Cruiser that I could take back over to Asia and be...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 01-03-2015, 07:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,263
Posted By SL4BLLT
If the price is right and the coach is in a clean...

If the price is right and the coach is in a clean to very clean state, the interior upgrades can be done during the off season after camping. Floor replacement and interior upgrades takes time and...
Forum: On The Road... 12-16-2014, 05:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,110
Posted By SL4BLLT
The segment protectors to protect the front...

The segment protectors to protect the front segment aluminum panels, and shaded stone guards to protect the front glass are great added value and I wish we had used them in our earlier days of...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 09-18-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,651
Posted By SL4BLLT
Some folks just want it because they have the...

Some folks just want it because they have the reason for it. A memory or even a parting moment that something was let go of and this is the time to regain that moment in time.
I've figured it is...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-18-2014, 05:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,531
Posted By SL4BLLT
nicely done.

nicely done.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-10-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,393
Posted By SL4BLLT
We replaced our Carrier V with the new Dometic...

We replaced our Carrier V with the new Dometic 15K. WE also replaced the old lights with LEDs and the heat signature dropped tremendously.
We know the Texas SW heat as we lived in El Paso and lived...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-09-2014, 11:05 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,393
Posted By SL4BLLT
Have you thought about just doing a new HP that...

Have you thought about just doing a new HP that will cover both the new ac and heat down to 32 degrees? You can just close off the current gas lines and down the road replace the furnace.
We bought...
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2014, 06:21 PM
Replies: 167
Views: 16,446
Posted By SL4BLLT
We're on our fourth tow vehicle being the 2005...

We're on our fourth tow vehicle being the 2005 2500 Duramax that we bought back on 2005 new. We are still on our first Airstream that we bought in 1996, the 1972 31' Land yacht.
Vehicle number 1,...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-08-2014, 06:06 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 83,044
Posted By SL4BLLT
Agree with AW on the longevity of the Zip Dee....

Agree with AW on the longevity of the Zip Dee. His statement of taking care of them is spot on. I would not put them in the ocean like other brands, but then again maybe folks have. After pulling up...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-08-2014, 02:04 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 83,044
Posted By SL4BLLT
Here is the Amazon link Amazon.com : Telescope...

Here is the Amazon link
Amazon.com : Telescope Casual Light and Easy High Boy Folding Beach Arm Chair with Cup Holders, Blue/White Stripe : Folding Patio Chairs : Patio, Lawn & Garden...
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2014, 01:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,865
Posted By SL4BLLT
We put ours up after losing our road side awning...

We put ours up after losing our road side awning in SW Texas in 2000. What we found out was there was no wind advisory unless the winds hit 40 MPH or above. We now have a NOAA WB radio as well.
If...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-08-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 83,044
Posted By SL4BLLT
PharmGeek, a belated Happy Birthday. A few...

PharmGeek, a belated Happy Birthday.
A few lessons learned that we have experienced on the ownership of many chairs.
1. We own the Zip-Dee chairs to include the leg extensions to make them into a...
Forum: Our Community 06-05-2014, 05:53 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,611
Posted By SL4BLLT
Ordered a set of camping sheets from Orvis called...

Ordered a set of camping sheets from Orvis called "Camptown". On sale.
Forum: Our Community 06-02-2014, 07:26 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,611
Posted By SL4BLLT
Articfox, thanks. Tempting to buy new until...

Articfox,
thanks. Tempting to buy new until you realize that this is 42 years old is very light. The upgrades aren't cheap, but the quality even as a "Beatrice model" make this very comfortable....
Forum: Our Community 06-02-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,611
Posted By SL4BLLT
I just wanted to add a outside shot that include...

I just wanted to add a outside shot that include the new Maxx Air smoke covers that we also installed. We almost went with white, but based on the rock guard with the grey base and our repairing of...
Forum: Our Community 06-02-2014, 06:22 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,611
Posted By SL4BLLT
That looks great. It seems hard to get rid of the...

That looks great. It seems hard to get rid of the new technology 22 years later and hopefully that will last another 22 years.
Forum: Our Community 06-02-2014, 05:19 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,611
Posted By SL4BLLT
One thing to keep in mind was we had the AC and...

One thing to keep in mind was we had the AC and all the vents out, so the middle channel was open to allow the running of the wires. WE installed the new 15K Dometic HP. Was not planning on it, but...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-01-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 68,089
Posted By SL4BLLT
Colonial Airstream has a video walk though of a...

Colonial Airstream has a video walk though of a 2014/15 Land Yacht which has the ducted AC. You can actually hear it blowing during the video and it is not loud at all in comparison to current roof...
Forum: Our Community 06-01-2014, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,611
Posted By SL4BLLT
Here are a few shots of the new 18 recessed LEDs,...

Here are a few shots of the new 18 recessed LEDs, 15K Dometic HP and Fantastic fans (Vents) that we added just last month. LEDs are on a dimmer switch, and they work great. We also upgraded the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-01-2014, 09:15 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 68,089
Posted By SL4BLLT
Road tech, noticed that the 2015s are at some...

Road tech,
noticed that the 2015s are at some of the dealers now. From what I read all 25 footers and longer will have the duct air system. Also from what I can see and read some are only carrying...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 05-18-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,000
Posted By SL4BLLT
Sorry to hear of your loss of critical parts. I...

Sorry to hear of your loss of critical parts. I have used Bradd and Hall up in Elkhart Ind for both beds and/or sleeper/jackknives sofas. The mattresses they can make to size and the sofas back fold...
Forum: 1982-1983 Limited 05-15-2014, 06:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,296
Posted By SL4BLLT
Wow, you cleaned that up pretty quick. Looks...

Wow, you cleaned that up pretty quick. Looks great. Your BIL is lucky to have you there to help him out. Was meant to be use for a good purpose.
Forum: Commercial Listings 05-14-2014, 06:59 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 32,158
Posted By SL4BLLT
The Classic Limiteds have always been the...

The Classic Limiteds have always been the "flagship" IMHO. Just the right style, length depending on owners needs with the appropriate standard options. The new Land Yacht is gorgeous, however at...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-28-2014, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,906
Posted By SL4BLLT
We purchased the LED upgrade replacing all of the...

We purchased the LED upgrade replacing all of the lights on the airstream. When we first brought the airstream home it was dark, I placed the truck in reverse and my wife thought we were doing a...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-28-2014, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,040
Posted By SL4BLLT
Thoughts and prayers to those areas hit by these...

Thoughts and prayers to those areas hit by these devastating storms. Be safe out there.

A recommendation that is well worth the investment is a weather radio. When we upgraded our AM/FM/CD player...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-27-2014, 05:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,469
Posted By SL4BLLT
Also look at Bradd and Hall out of Elhart Ind....

Also look at Bradd and Hall out of Elhart Ind. See the link below.

They offer a variety of mattresses on their website, and can custom size them. We've purchased RV sofa's (built to fold down to...
Forum: On The Road... 04-27-2014, 10:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 15,391
Posted By SL4BLLT
When we bought our 1972 International back in...

When we bought our 1972 International back in 1995 we were fortunate to also have with the Airstream purchase the original Owners and Service manual.

So for years we have used page 55 and 56...
Forum: Awnings 04-27-2014, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,409
Posted By SL4BLLT
Interesting concept in trying to change the...

Interesting concept in trying to change the color. Have you thought of some type of dye as a solution? The material is most likely sunbrella so there may be some challenges with paint, dye or any...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-27-2014, 08:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,123
Posted By SL4BLLT
As I purchased a 50' 20A HD extension cord last...

As I purchased a 50' 20A HD extension cord last night at Lowes, the one thing I forgot to do was to check the forums and here is the discussion.
We just installed a new Duotherm 15K HP and it will...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-08-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 904
Posted By SL4BLLT
We just installed the low profile Penguin one...

We just installed the low profile Penguin one last month. The vents front and back work well. The middle center can open and close and blow air straight down. There are also side vents in the rear of...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-06-2014, 08:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,967
Posted By SL4BLLT
We've been across America twice, stayed at many...

We've been across America twice, stayed at many of the National Parks (NP) and sometimes just outside them as they have some restrictions on movement at night.
The only thing close we had a problem...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-01-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,063
Posted By SL4BLLT
Zip Dee Tropical Room. They normally run around...

Zip Dee Tropical Room. They normally run around $1300.00 plus shipping depending on size. Makes a great addition and expands the living area.

Enjoy,
SL4BLLT
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