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Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 02-15-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 902
Posted By mccrosti
That outlet should not be there. Someone buggered...

That outlet should not be there. Someone buggered things up installing it there, were it me, I'd make a patch, then relocate the outlet to the curbside of the trailer right above the battery door.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-26-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 495
Posted By mccrosti
Mystery Dent

Went to bed last night with an intact trailer. Woke up this morning to this dent. I am utterly baffled as to how this happened. The trailer is in an open field area, no cars near it etc.

Anyway,...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-23-2023, 11:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 591
Posted By mccrosti
cut back to halfway over the outrigger on either...

cut back to halfway over the outrigger on either side, or if necessary cut back to the frame member. Get some heavy screws and washers, or Airstream flooring bolts (cant remember their name offhand)...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-28-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 214
Posted By mccrosti
Run Capacitor for Armstrong TR21-12

I'd sure appreciate anyone forwarding me the specs for a new one of these.

Thanks!
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 07-28-2022, 12:39 PM
Replies: 526
Views: 106,116
Posted By mccrosti
I'm gonna try my best cause I dearly miss that Ole Possum Bog

Lucky Dave
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-28-2022, 05:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 212
Posted By mccrosti
Bay Breeze and Softstart

Anyone using a Softstart with a Bay Breeze. I've been working on getting one going on about two weeks now, and pulling my hair out. The technicians have sent me two different wiring diagrams -...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-06-2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 617
Posted By mccrosti
Armstrong Bay Breeze SoftStart installation

Howdy, My Esteemed Colleagues!

I have a 72 Overlander with the original Bay Breeze on top. With 30 amps she runs fine, but I got curious ( bad word I know) and wondered how a Softstart would work...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-16-2022, 03:31 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By mccrosti
Still have these?

Still have these?
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-23-2020, 05:29 AM
Replies: 584
Views: 86,246
Posted By mccrosti
The best spot

Brother John ALWAYS seems to find the best spots!
Forum: The Rally Zone 06-10-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 75,159
Posted By mccrosti
Rita and the Queen's box...

Brother John!

Lets not get a big ole swooled up haid until the morning after we give Rita a workout and hear allllllll about the ceegar box you made for the queen!

Brother Dave
Forum: The Rally Zone 05-22-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 361
Views: 75,159
Posted By mccrosti
New Possum eaters

Dear Brother John,

Whilst you have been gallivanting all over creation, I have been enlisting new possum eaters for the festivities (oh and rewriting my entire insurance presentation) thanks to a...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-25-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,795
Posted By mccrosti
Put me on the list!

Brother John,

Add me! I'll see you at International as well.

You're friend in silver....
Brother Dave..
Forum: Insurance & Claims 10-10-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,696
Posted By mccrosti
Former Insurance Agent - Now in total loss valuations

Thank you for the compliments, much appreciated.

To the fellow who wrote that he had "high liability limits" that's fine, but I hope you meant you had a high deductible and decent Comp and...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 10-07-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 15,696
Posted By mccrosti
Former Insurance Agent

And now Total loss valuation and Vintage appraiser.

A couple of things you wont see in all the feel good advertisement.

1) Every time you call the 800 number with questions after your policy is...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 06-04-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,795
Posted By mccrosti
Brotha John! I will blame my forgetfulness...

Brotha John!

I will blame my forgetfulness entire;y on my age - it has NOTHING to do with possum brownies I ate last night.....I'ma have to check out that video,if for nothing else to see how I...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 05-24-2018, 04:54 AM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,795
Posted By mccrosti
Um...Yup Read the list FIRST

Ok...I see I may have signed up already....:lol:

But go ahead and add my buddy Colin as well.

THanks!
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 05-24-2018, 04:52 AM
Replies: 808
Views: 151,795
Posted By mccrosti
Count me in again!

Hey Brother John!

I'm fairly certain I signed up in the end of the 2017 thread, but in case i did not, please count me and my ole overlander in!

Also add Colin Hyde and his 59 as well please!
...
Forum: The Rally Zone 12-25-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Alumalina

I’m in!
Forum: Floor Finishes 11-12-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,658
Posted By mccrosti
I have a 72 Overlander. I pulled the carpet...

I have a 72 Overlander. I pulled the carpet because I read somewhere that after 5 years 30 % or the weight of a carpet is dirt.
Forum: The Rally Zone 11-04-2017, 06:25 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Well Brother John - ya did it again, seven years...

Well Brother John - ya did it again, seven years now? Lots of fellowship and fun a little rain, many people and many Airstreams. Seven hardy souls went waterfall hiking - a shout out to moparjohn for...
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-20-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
WATERFALL HIKERS We have ten hardy souls who...

WATERFALL HIKERS

We have ten hardy souls who will brave the trail on Friday morning. We will meet at 8:00 am in the shelter - and leave promptly no later than 8:30 the reason for the small group...
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-11-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Always carry a pocket full of bread crumbs John,...

Always carry a pocket full of bread crumbs John, if for no other reason then after they've spent a month in my pocket they make the possum bog fit for almost human consumption!
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-11-2017, 11:58 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Waterfall Hike

Nancy,

Look at the top right qtr of your screen, there is a little blue link under the "Welcome" that allows you to private message me.

If you cant figure it out,just meet me and the others at...
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-10-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Alumalina in "Outside Interests" Magazine

Hi Folks,

Sent this article I wrote for "Outside Interests" Magazine to Brother Sandlapper tonight and he thought everyone might enjoy so here's the link, let me know what ya'll think.
...
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-10-2017, 08:09 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
MoparJohn - that’s fantastic news! See you at the...

MoparJohn - that’s fantastic news! See you at the rally!
Forum: Axles 10-09-2017, 04:55 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 38,971
Posted By mccrosti
Colin Hyde Trailer Restoration

I've worked with Colin numerous times and have had nothing but excellent service and response.
Forum: Axles 10-08-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 38,971
Posted By mccrosti
Colin Hyde Trailer Restoration

I've worked with Colin numerous times and have had nothing but excellent service and response.
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-08-2017, 06:13 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Waterfall Hike

A couple things here, Brother John...First and foremost is this; Terry told me YOU used the blowdryer to handle that spectacular beard of yours..

Now onto business. As many of you know, I am...
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-03-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Mark, we will miss you an Janet and that...

Mark, we will miss you an Janet and that fantastic old Spartan! Good luck with the bath resto!
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-02-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Waterfall Hike

Folks, I am going to lead a hike into a set of waterfalls in Pisgah National Forest on Friday morning, these falls are not on the map, so typically there are very few people up there. The walk in is...
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-24-2017, 05:19 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
I'll be there to do my nearly famous insurance...

I'll be there to do my nearly famous insurance seminar, would as last year love to have John the appraiser's input as it was extremely helpful last year!
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-24-2017, 05:12 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Brother John, I found one more strangler - with a...

Brother John, I found one more strangler - with a very unique 1977 Barth motorhome, these were all aluminum and awesome machines - do we still have room for one more?
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-12-2017, 04:28 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 53,559
Posted By mccrosti
Really looking forward to this thread.

Really looking forward to this thread.
Forum: The Rally Zone 06-12-2017, 04:28 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
"Working on a plan" Brother John as big as this...

"Working on a plan" Brother John as big as this things getting, sounds like you're working on a full time job!
Forum: Awnings 06-12-2017, 04:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,126
Posted By mccrosti
I ordered one from zip Dee when mine was bent due...

I ordered one from zip Dee when mine was bent due to a bonehead maneuver on my part. Replaced it myself , I had to get real creative to do that job. But now and very careful about how, when and where...
Forum: On The Road... 06-10-2017, 09:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,180
Posted By mccrosti
Mattirs - Amen, and that goes double for the...

Mattirs - Amen, and that goes double for the vintage folks.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-10-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,072
Posted By mccrosti
An Airstream is a monocoque design system, which...

An Airstream is a monocoque design system, which means the skin, floor and frame are all required to make it work. For example, if you pull the chassis out from under one of these they are...
Forum: On The Road... 06-10-2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,180
Posted By mccrosti
Cheap insurance for the most part is " you get...

Cheap insurance for the most part is " you get what you pay for" read the contract carefully.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 06-10-2017, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,150
Posted By mccrosti
My first thought was "holy sh$t" that black tank...

My first thought was "holy sh$t" that black tank must be full or plugged or both. Gravity would allow any effluent siting in the toilet to drain down into the black tank, once you step on the plunger...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-10-2017, 06:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,495
Posted By mccrosti
Love my Reese dual cam. It's simple and...

Love my Reese dual cam. It's simple and effective. And as far as sway problems go? It only takes once to make a believer out of you.
Forum: Steps 06-10-2017, 06:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,195
Posted By mccrosti
Vintage Trailer Supply has them for your trailer.

Vintage Trailer Supply has them for your trailer.
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-20-2017, 04:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,019
Posted By mccrosti
I bought the pex tool for larger fittings as well...

I bought the pex tool for larger fittings as well - less than $50.00 and have used it around the house.
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-19-2017, 08:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,019
Posted By mccrosti
I redid my 72 Overlander with pex. Not difficult...

I redid my 72 Overlander with pex. Not difficult to work with once you get the hang of it. And I agree totally with AlinCal above. If you're near NC PM me and we can talk about it.
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-19-2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 36,080
Posted By mccrosti
Kristof, you will be ecstatic at the results!

Kristof, you will be ecstatic at the results!
Forum: The Rally Zone 05-19-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
Last year was Halloween as well John... I know...

Last year was Halloween as well John... I know this cause everyone complimented me on my mask.... maybe I should actually bring one this year...[emoji12]
Forum: Full-Timing 05-16-2017, 04:38 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,164
Posted By mccrosti
I really like my 72 Overlander. I put time and...

I really like my 72 Overlander. I put time and money into it, but I know how all the systems work, and how to repair them if they fail. It's not just a recreational activity for many of us. It's a...
Forum: The Rally Zone 03-29-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,269
Posted By mccrosti
First timers? Did ya tell em they had to bring...

First timers? Did ya tell em they had to bring collards to go with the Possum Bog, Brother Jon?
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 03-29-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,916
Posted By mccrosti
Absolutely excellent description and job! So as I...

Absolutely excellent description and job! So as I understand it, I can buy the parts for 30.00 and install with a simple switch?
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 03-28-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 13,992
Posted By mccrosti
I looked at the aquapex and agree they are the...

I looked at the aquapex and agree they are the bees knees. But for a trailer, a pex tool and crimp connectors combined with a good regulator work fine
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-22-2017, 01:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,496
Posted By mccrosti
Have you tried calling Powermax? If the PO messed...

Have you tried calling Powermax? If the PO messed with the wiring, someone might mistakenly provide incorrect information on hookup.
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