Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Air Forums Today
Page 1 of 2 1 2
Showing results 1 to 50 of 54
Search took 0.04 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: L.D.Clara
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-12-2023, 01:56 PM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,152
Posted By L.D.Clara
Our first Airstream - a 1968 30’ Sovereign...

Our first Airstream - a 1968 30’ Sovereign International was called Long Distance Clara (Clara for short)

The 20’ Flying Cloud was the Little Silver Bean (Little Bean, L. B. or Bean for short)
...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-03-2023, 03:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,121
Posted By L.D.Clara
I don’t know if there’s a reason for taking the...

I don’t know if there’s a reason for taking the old ones off apart from aesthetics and possibly the fact your new panels will have to be mounted just that bit higher for clearance.
Taking them off...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-01-2023, 01:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,321
Posted By L.D.Clara
We have been down a similar path..

We downsized several years ago from a 1968 30’ International to a 2015 Flying Cloud 20’ FB. Last fall we upgraded again somewhat to a 2020 Globetrotter 23 FB.

The reasoning was this; the 30’ was...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-22-2023, 03:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By L.D.Clara
Renogy on 20' FC?

The Zamp panels are definitely a more expensive option - I couldn’t justify them for our new-to-us 23FB and went with four Renogy panels instead.
For reference I found a photo of what we had on...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-21-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 585
Posted By L.D.Clara
Our old trailer was a 2015 20’ Bambi. It came...

Our old trailer was a 2015 20’ Bambi. It came with factory solar which was about a 50w panel mounted ahead of the A/C unit. I added 100w Renogy panel in place of that, and moved the 50w to the area...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-17-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 468
Posted By L.D.Clara
2020 Globetrotter 23FBQ - Victron BMV712 Smart Install Questions

Hi,

I’m aware that there is a similar thread regarding the 2023 FB twin, but since our new (to us) trailer is a 2020, and the queen bed rather than the twin, I thought I’d post a new thread rather...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-10-2021, 11:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,688
Posted By L.D.Clara
Check the inline filter..

We had a similar issue this year. It had me guessing for a while because I was looking for leaks.
I traced it to the inline strainer just before the pump - I had not cleared it when I blew the lines...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-04-2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 297
Posted By L.D.Clara
2015 Airstream Flying Cloud 20 - Manitoba

We are selling our 2015 Airstream Flying Cloud 20 FB. In good condition, all appliances are in good working order and the trailer has been carefully maintained. Includes factory solar plus an upgrade...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-13-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 528
Posted By L.D.Clara
How to fix/minimize a deep scratch

Hi All,

On the way back from our trip we were passed by a semi, and had the misfortune to be hit by something (we have no idea what) that fell off his deck. My Wife who was driving at the time...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-06-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,025
Posted By L.D.Clara
Hi, In the case of those with vehicles with...

Hi,

In the case of those with vehicles with zero tow capacity you have a point - obviously if they want to tow anything they’re going to have to get something with some kind of tow rating, but I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-31-2020, 11:33 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,025
Posted By L.D.Clara
If I was a newbie I’d try and get into camping...

If I was a newbie I’d try and get into camping with a trailer I can safely tow without buying a new tow vehicle, at least to begin with - after all you might decide you hate it and then you’ve got to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-12-2020, 04:40 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 33,016
Posted By L.D.Clara
I have a tri-fold cover on my f150, and no rails...

I have a tri-fold cover on my f150, and no rails of any sort for anything to lock into. I looked but couldn’t find a commercial solution - I would’ve probably bought it if I did as I was under the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-02-2019, 10:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,083
Posted By L.D.Clara
From the research I’ve done the newer panels...

From the research I’ve done the newer panels don’t really give any/much more power for a given size than the older one.
It’s true that there is more space where the current one is now to...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-17-2019, 09:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,083
Posted By L.D.Clara
Thanks for the replies everyone, lots of stuff to...

Thanks for the replies everyone, lots of stuff to think about.. I did think about the portable ones, however, I think if I was out and about on my travels, I’d be constantly worrying about whether my...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-15-2019, 10:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,083
Posted By L.D.Clara
Weirdly, it’s not a separate box as far as I can...

Weirdly, it’s not a separate box as far as I can tell - looks like it’s stuck to the back of the panel itself - I guess I might have to add a separate junction box if all else fails.

I’d love to...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-15-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,083
Posted By L.D.Clara
Seeking info from those who’ve added to Airstream factory solar

Our new (to us) 2015 20’ Flying Cloud has the 50W factory solar. I’d like to add to it by adding another panel, 100W is about all I have space on the roof for. In order to do this I will have to move...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2019, 11:54 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,861
Posted By L.D.Clara
Toketee Lake off the N Umpqua Highway - just a...

Toketee Lake off the N Umpqua Highway - just a very nice lunch stop though..
350756
Forum: Our Community 08-24-2019, 12:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,510
Posted By L.D.Clara
How about a quieter water pump? For the money...

How about a quieter water pump?
For the money I spent on this trailer it should sound like an angel sighing, not a zeppelin landing on the roof [emoji39]
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-19-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 386
Posted By L.D.Clara
70's Airstream Hubcaps

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Three 70's Airstream Hubcaps. These hubcaps were on our 1968...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-02-2019, 11:39 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,726
Posted By L.D.Clara
In addition to all the good advice above

Just take it slow and you’ll be fine.

Don’t be pushed into travelling too fast by other traffic, especially on multi lane highways. A trailer hauling slower than the rest of the traffic will...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-27-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,728
Posted By L.D.Clara
We restores a 30' 1968 Sovereign

We had a 1968 sovereign international (30') until last year, we pretty much fully restored it, renovating what could be fixed and replacing what couldn't. Despite the fact it had had a bigger fridge...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-09-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,245
Posted By L.D.Clara
We downsized and don't regret it!

We sold our '68 Sovereign last summer and changed it for a 2015 20' Flying Cloud. We found that the newer smaller one has all the same stuff, and more, will sleep the same number of people. The bed...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-21-2018, 07:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 428
Posted By L.D.Clara
1968 Airstream Sovereign 30 - Manitoba

Title: 1968 Airstream Sovereign 30 - Manitoba
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

For sale: 1968 Airstream Sovereign International.
Restored by current owners in 2013,...
Forum: Awnings 05-30-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 946
Posted By L.D.Clara
A&E/general awning question

When we bought our 1968 Airstream Sovereign a number of years ago it came with an A&E awning that had sustained some damage - ripped fabric and bent/broken top brackets.

In the process of the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-31-2013, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,566
Posted By L.D.Clara
For my two cents, we have a 2010 Chevy Silverado...

For my two cents, we have a 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 (I've been told the Silverado and the Sierra are near identical) with the 5.3L, Z71 and tow package (transmission oil cooler, think it has the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-27-2012, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,141
Posted By L.D.Clara
Thanks, what you suggest sounds pretty much like...

Thanks, what you suggest sounds pretty much like I'd envisaged. I also tend to agree there isn't much support there as standard, which makes me wonder why the old armstrong one didn't make the roof...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-26-2012, 10:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,141
Posted By L.D.Clara
Bracing for new air conditioner

I've been reading a lot of threads about replacing the old Armstrong air conditioners and the need for bracing. The old unit on my '68 sovereign was not working and worked even less after it fell on...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-08-2012, 02:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,338
Posted By L.D.Clara
I used a 2" x 3/4" x 2' long piece of hardwood...

I used a 2" x 3/4" x 2' long piece of hardwood sharpened like a chisel with a hand plane to get the most of the sealant out from around mine. Looks like a different sealant though, but it also worked...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-08-2012, 02:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By L.D.Clara
If you mean that there's about a 2" band of...

If you mean that there's about a 2" band of sealant or the grey goo spanning over the joint and onto the roof then it's the same as mine. Its odd stuff, that feels solid if you just prod it, but...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-01-2012, 11:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By L.D.Clara
I agree - it'll also keep your nail guns working...

I agree - it'll also keep your nail guns working at -40C. That just leaves the problem of keeping me working at -40C!

Really the flashing off is a huge benefit, use anything else and you're left...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-01-2012, 11:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By L.D.Clara
Ahh yes, nice picture of Brandon's Corral Centre...

Ahh yes, nice picture of Brandon's Corral Centre Lake. Thankfully we live the other side of town, and we're well away from all that. Nothing like that this year, the river was really low this spring...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 07-01-2012, 10:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By L.D.Clara
Well, I got it done. A whole day sat on top of an...

Well, I got it done. A whole day sat on top of an airstream in the burning sun. Heating it up wasn't an issue - not burning my ass, however, was..
If it helps anyone else the easiest way I found was...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-20-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By L.D.Clara
Thanks everyone, I think I'll remove the grey goo...

Thanks everyone, I think I'll remove the grey goo and put some polyurethane sealant around it so it doesn't leak. Maybe I'll take the whole thing off at a later date, but for the moment not leaking...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-16-2012, 10:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By L.D.Clara
Cleanup and reseal of roof fittings

I did a quick search and didn't find anything so please direct me to another if I've missed it.. I appear to have some leaks around the seams where my skylights attach to the roof. Previously they...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-25-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,560
Posted By L.D.Clara
What he said, but be prepared for it to take far...

What he said, but be prepared for it to take far longer than you expected.. It will be worth it in the end though.
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-14-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,560
Posted By L.D.Clara
......in a parallel universe......

......in a parallel universe......
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-14-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,560
Posted By L.D.Clara
When removing pretty much anything you'll...

When removing pretty much anything you'll discover that everything is somehow connected to everything else..
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-14-2012, 08:33 AM
Replies: 558
Views: 106,320
Posted By L.D.Clara
I have a 68 sovereign with the floor off. I guess...

I have a 68 sovereign with the floor off. I guess it may be similar. I have some photos on my thread that you may be able to make some detail out of, they were taken with my phone so they're not...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-11-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
Thanks for the offers of warmer places.. On the...

Thanks for the offers of warmer places.. On the plus side I'm off to Florida for a week!

When I get back I can start putting the floor back which will be a relief in no small way. I'm really...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-08-2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,876
Posted By L.D.Clara
I too hoped to replace smaller sections until I...

I too hoped to replace smaller sections until I found extensive rot in the back end and decided the lot might as well come out since I had to take everything out to replace what had to be replaced....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-08-2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
More progress has been made - and this time...

More progress has been made - and this time there's some photographic evidence! :D

I've now finished painting the frame which was something of a pain in the neck, but is now done. I have a few...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-28-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
OK, so here are a few, sorry for the quality...

OK, so here are a few, sorry for the quality since they're off my cellphone, taken during sandblasting. Incidentally don't leave your cell or anything you care about in your pockets while...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-25-2011, 05:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
Firstly, Happy Christmas everyone! It's been...

Firstly, Happy Christmas everyone!

It's been a while since I posted anything, but I've been making steady if slow progress. I took the paint off the frame with a combination of the sandblaster and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2011, 09:25 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,345
Posted By L.D.Clara
According to Newton's 2nd law I'd say whichever...

According to Newton's 2nd law I'd say whichever will stop faster on it's own after accounting for the tongue weight imposed by the trailer (because after the effort required to stop itself it has...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-22-2011, 06:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
Maybe POR15 is more tolerant that I expected - I...

Maybe POR15 is more tolerant that I expected - I was basing my thoughts on experience of other epoxies, admittedly more the marine epoxy side of things though.

I'd noticed there was a weather...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-20-2011, 09:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
Looks like I'll be sandblasting it, as it turns...

Looks like I'll be sandblasting it, as it turns out my father in law has a sandblaster. I won't be too aggressive, since for the most part I'm just going to be removing paint/spray foam and a little...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-18-2011, 08:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
Thanks for the warnings..

Thanks for the heads-up about the wire wheel on the grinder, sounds like a whole lot of no fun...:blink:

I think in the light of that I'll maybe use one on an electric drill instead so that I can...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-15-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
Floor is coming up...

Just under half the floor is up, the frame still seems in good condition, some places have quite a bit of surface rust, but only surface rust, thank goodness... Most of the main parts of the frame...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-10-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
So here come the photos..

Here are the photos I have - no doubt more will follow, particularly as I start rebuilding...

When we went to get her:
https://www.mts.net/~sempers/airstream1.jpg

It was a little bit of a...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-10-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,276
Posted By L.D.Clara
I'll try to round up some pictures after work....

I'll try to round up some pictures after work. most of the ones I've taken so far have been as a record of how things go back together, and are not very interesting so I'll have to see if there are...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 54
Page 1 of 2 1 2

 

Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:20 PM.

Contact Us - Airstream Trailer & Motorhome Owners Community - Sitemap - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.