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Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 04-16-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Thanks Peter

That looks like a really cool rally! We will be at the Mo / Greater Ozarks Rally in Springfield later this week and then at the Arrowhead Rally in Osceola Rally in June. Also in June we will be at...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-18-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,124
Posted By JRF0st3r
We chose stainless steel for our countertop. ...

We chose stainless steel for our countertop. It's very lightweight and durable. A local sheet metal shop fabricated it to our dimensions with cut outs for sink and range.
Forum: Member Introductions 12-24-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,371
Posted By JRF0st3r
kmcroberts2, David offers great wealth of info...

kmcroberts2, David offers great wealth of info and advice. He's helped me a bunch. Please do start a thread for your particular model and year with lots of photos.

Welcome!:wally:
Jim
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-10-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,906
Posted By JRF0st3r
Howdy Herb. Trailer wheels need to be balanced...

Howdy Herb. Trailer wheels need to be balanced twice, once when purchased and again when installed. The latter is done with Centramatic wheel balancers that fit between hub and wheel. Centramatics...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 10-21-2023, 12:18 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Groovzilla, aka William, I bought the replacement...

Groovzilla, aka William, I bought the replacement glass from Danny at Silver Bullet and just finished the install. Although replacing such glass is challenging, with some help from my bride,...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-18-2023, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,454
Posted By JRF0st3r
I use only air pressure to blow out the water,...

I use only air pressure to blow out the water, not that adding antifreeze isn't a safer choice, but the one issue I have had twice is the toilet valve. According to the manufacturer to drain this...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 10-05-2023, 05:18 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Thanks David! I do have a signal booster but my...

Thanks David! I do have a signal booster but my current opinion is that the 7 year old system might need replacement.
Jim
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 10-05-2023, 05:15 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Great info! Thanks!

Great info! Thanks!
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 10-03-2023, 11:07 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Cajun Country Adventure

We just returned from a week with ACI Region 6 near Lafayette with our normal share of failures but abundant good times, music and food. Over 50 rigs present.
Backing up to our Rolling Rally, our...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-21-2023, 04:15 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,505
Posted By JRF0st3r
WestieHouse, your reply is on target. Some blame...

WestieHouse, your reply is on target. Some blame whatever they don't like on the political party in the White House if they are of the other party. My Farm Bureau rates have remained fairly...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-17-2023, 03:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,505
Posted By JRF0st3r
I have all of our insurance through Arkansas Farm...

I have all of our insurance through Arkansas Farm Bureau and they only insure the 1967 Safari for ACV, meaning the appraised value 1 second before the damage. Yes that would probably lead to some...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 09-07-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Back from the 3-week Region 8 Rolling Rally to...

Back from the 3-week Region 8 Rolling Rally to Upper Peninsula in Michigan and Wisconsin where we found cool weather and memorable experiences along with getting to better know 22 other streamers. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-09-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,410
Posted By JRF0st3r
Be aware that payload capacities (combined weight...

Be aware that payload capacities (combined weight of trailer tongue, cargo, added accessories and people) vary greatly in 1/2 ton trucks. We pull a 22' Safari with a Ford F150 4WD with max-tow...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 07-17-2023, 12:31 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,127
Posted By JRF0st3r
Appraiser

We were pleased with the appraisal by James A. Polk, PE, ASA @ Polk Associates, LLC (805) 646 7293, from written and photo evidence including our thread on Airstream Forums of the whole rebirthing...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 07-09-2023, 05:14 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Hey Groovzilla, we did not know about microwaves...

Hey Groovzilla, we did not know about microwaves in '68 so I'll bet a PO found it essential. Thanks for your comments.

Hi David, good to hear from you. I should have incorporated the microwave...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 07-06-2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
For us, this year sets a high point as far as...

For us, this year sets a high point as far as Airstream adventures. In May we were at Watkins Mill MO for the ACI Region 8 VAC Rally with 32 rigs present. In June we hosted a Missouri Greater...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-11-2023, 10:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,068
Posted By JRF0st3r
PA Bambi II's offer is awesome. Be sure to send...

PA Bambi II's offer is awesome. Be sure to send photo of the surrounding opening since the configuration may have changed over time. Dimensions definitely changed and the replacement door requires...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-19-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,782
Posted By JRF0st3r
I've found my Pro Back Up Assist works fine on my...

I've found my Pro Back Up Assist works fine on my 1917 Ford 150 with my trailer except when truck and trailer start at a sharp angle.
Jim
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-01-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,940
Posted By JRF0st3r
Reviews for the unit you reference are not very...

Reviews for the unit you reference are not very favorable and I agree with others that it would draw too much current, even if it is always hooked to shore power. We like the Girard on-demand,...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-12-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,106
Posted By JRF0st3r
We installed an Isotherm Drawer 65 AC/DC...

We installed an Isotherm Drawer 65 AC/DC Refrigerator in 2015 and have been very pleased with its performance. We did not need a freezer but in hindsight we might have found a little bit larger...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-20-2022, 10:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,265
Posted By JRF0st3r
F150 with max tow

Another benefit of max tow, at least for my 2017 Lariat, is the 36 gallon fuel tank.
Payload varies significantly depending on model and options. My truck had 1811 # payload before I added some...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-24-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 10,848
Posted By JRF0st3r
Blue Ox Sway Pro

The Blue Ox Sway Pro has worked very well for my 22' Safari but I ordered it with the 550# bars before I knew actual tongue weight was about 610#. Recently I added the spare tire behind propane...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-15-2022, 02:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,514
Posted By JRF0st3r
Hi David, have you weighed you 21' 1969...

Hi David, have you weighed you 21' 1969 Globetrotter loaded for travel or using weights from the owner's manual? My 1967 22' Safari has a tongue weight of 650# loaded but with a half tank of potable...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 10-08-2022, 07:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,948
Posted By JRF0st3r
axle

It looks like an original axle and, if so, needs to be replaced. As part of ordering a new one I wanted to increase ground clearance so the greater downward angle, about 32˚ was specified. Also I...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 10-02-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,948
Posted By JRF0st3r
Groovzilla, I've learned to agree with David,...

Groovzilla, I've learned to agree with David, almost always. He is right, you have found a great one! I've sent the operating instructions for your awning per your request via my thread on our '67...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 10-02-2022, 05:33 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Awning

Groovzilla, congrats on your new old rig. It looks great! I've attached the pdf with illustrated instruction for operating this awning, but not sure if the 4 pages will be viewable for you. If this...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 09-26-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
David, Incredible explorations are practically...

David,
Incredible explorations are practically in your backyard!
Jim
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 09-19-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Talking Rally

We attended a rally with the Missouri Greater Ozarks group of ACI in Grove, OK. Jane and Maggie were sitting in the shade of Maggie's awning.
Being a slow learner, it took me some time to figure...
Forum: Axles 08-15-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,331
Posted By JRF0st3r
axles!

If the torsion axles are original equipment, they are over 50 year old and the rubber that originally provided flex for bumps is most likely petrified. There are threads on Air Forums on how to...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-07-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,297
Posted By JRF0st3r
I suggest resolving AS selection before looking...

I suggest resolving AS selection before looking for a TV so TV payload capacity is more than loaded AS tongue weight plus TV occupants, cargo and any added TV enhancements.
Jim
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 07-20-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Thanks for your feedback Peter. One thing we...

Thanks for your feedback Peter. One thing we like about on-demand water heaters is that they only burn propane when the hot water faucet is on. After discussing with Hoss Cameron, the Airstream...
Forum: 1969 - 1973 Safari 07-19-2022, 05:27 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,231
Posted By JRF0st3r
door latch

We had damage to our latch, resulting in a patch and replacement knob. Later, when the interior skin was off, we converted the original Bargman L100 to just latch, not lock, and added a deadbolt in...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-13-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,376
Posted By JRF0st3r
Richard offers the best idea: " "I've had...

Richard offers the best idea: "
"I've had great success with a pair of these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

"Great thing about these is that they combine the jack and...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 06-09-2022, 04:47 AM
Replies: 244
Views: 31,830
Posted By JRF0st3r
Super Thread!

Peter,
It was a treat to meet you and Calee at Petit Jean and see your beautiful Caravel. You and your grandfather are most capable craftsmen. Now that I've found your thread I will enjoy reading....
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 06-06-2022, 06:33 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Petit Jean Rally

Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas, was an amazing place for a rally with the Airstream Club Missouri Greater Ozarks Unit. I think there were 12 trailers, all filled with fine folks.

This was our...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 05-31-2022, 05:18 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Kristina, it's good to hear that you have enjoyed...

Kristina, it's good to hear that you have enjoyed reading our renovation thread. A PO apparently cut the hole to add a vent fan but did not complete the task. Yes we used Bondo starting with...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-28-2022, 11:00 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,303
Posted By JRF0st3r
AC / DC Refrigerator

When we rebuilt our 1967 Safari a dorm style AC refrigerator was removed and new cabinet built to install a marine drawer type 2.3 CF refrigerator, no freezer, that runs on a Danfoss compressor. It...
Forum: Tires 05-27-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By JRF0st3r
tire rack

To complete the picture, see attached view of how the connection is made to the tongue jack. The hard part was getting the length and position of the 1//2" square rod resolved. It might have been...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 05-27-2022, 06:54 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
tire rack

I should have included the pic of the attachment to the jack so here it is. The hardest part was getting the length of the 1/2" square rod exactly right. In hindsight, using all-thread might have...
Forum: Tires 05-25-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By JRF0st3r
Spare tire rack

Most recent of our never finished improvements is a spare tire rack to relocate the spare from truck bed to between propane tanks and trailer. Spare is a 205-75R15, allowing just enough space behind...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 05-25-2022, 03:14 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
tire rack

Most recent of our never finished improvements is a spare tire rack to relocate the spare from truck bed to between propane tanks and trailer. Spare is a 205-75R15, allowing just enough space behind...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 05-16-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Petit Jean Rally

Pete, we will be there! Our BRN is 13004 and we will be in site 82. We are skipping Thursday's sandwich night because we prefer to go to a restaurant one night.
Look forward to seeing you there!...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 05-12-2022, 07:04 AM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Aerowood, Thank you! I'll look at how you did...

Aerowood,
Thank you! I'll look at how you did this. Clicking on your link starts at page 1 so if you know the approximate date of this task I could find it more easily.
Jim
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 05-11-2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 240
Views: 53,236
Posted By JRF0st3r
Main Door Hinge

For months now I've known that the main door sags a bit, although it still works. This is a long shot but Hoss Cameron with Hoss's RV Repair, Rogers, AR, says the hinge has been wallowed out such...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-24-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,686
Posted By JRF0st3r
Howdy Ray, Good info on pop rivets, solid...

Howdy Ray,
Good info on pop rivets, solid rivets and lath screws but the option not covered was Olympic rivets. These rivets should be better in shear than pop rivets because the core is filled...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-21-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,471
Posted By JRF0st3r
Ray's a writer!

Ray, your posts are always interesting and often humorous. You need to author an Airstream encyclopedia!
Jim:wally:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,253
Posted By JRF0st3r
Not all 1/2 tons are equal

I totally agree with Dennis C. My F-150 Lariat 4x4 with a max-tow package has a payload of 1811 lbs and it pulls a 22-foot vintage Safari with a loaded up tongue weight of 610 lbs. Perfect!
Jim
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-09-2022, 09:51 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,999
Posted By JRF0st3r
Crash Course, So if your truck's maximum...

Crash Course,
So if your truck's maximum weight for all occupants, added accessories, cargo and tongue load is 1033 lbs, this particular F150 model is not the right tow vehicle. My F150 Lariat...
Forum: 1966 - 1968 Safari 03-06-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 206
Views: 41,515
Posted By JRF0st3r
Fan leak

David,
Retirement is a good thing; roof leaks not so much.

Do you think the fan frame crack will continue to flex? I think David is right that at this point it might be best to first try a...
Forum: Base Camp 02-26-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,103
Posted By JRF0st3r
When my CO sensor started beeping, no propane...

When my CO sensor started beeping, no propane being used, I found it just meant time to replace the unit. That did the trick.
Jim
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