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Forum: Commercial Listings 09-07-2003, 01:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,186
Posted By escapeez
It's coming soon!!

It's coming soon!!
Forum: Commercial Listings 09-05-2003, 12:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,186
Posted By escapeez
For a little more information

The reason I wrote this instruction manual is because I made this same Patio/Awning cover for our 1969 Overlander. The older awnings are difficult to find enclosures to fit well. The instructions...
Forum: Commercial Listings 09-04-2003, 11:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,186
Posted By escapeez
Exclamation How to make YOUR OWN Patio/Awning Enclosure

Have you wanted a custom patio/awning enclosure for your rig but couldn't justify the high cost?

- OR -

Have you ordered a patio enclosure only to find it was poorly made and didn't...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 09-01-2003, 07:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,329
Posted By escapeez
My thoughts too Terry! Why be subject to hazards...

My thoughts too Terry! Why be subject to hazards when you don't have to....?

I have ordered this product a couple of days ago, when we try it I'll post some pics so you can see if works well!
...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 09-01-2003, 11:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,329
Posted By escapeez
Here's what I found comparing the two products so...

Here's what I found comparing the two products so far.

Ospho has a safety sheet document [pdf file] on their site with the hazardous information about the product. Ospho has an acidic smell is...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 09-01-2003, 12:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,329
Posted By escapeez
Excellent tip argosy20 - thanks. I will keep a...

Excellent tip argosy20 - thanks. I will keep a look out for that as we may need more than we recently ordered.

Are you sure it's the same product?
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-31-2003, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,285
Posted By escapeez
We are in the process of polishing right now and...

We are in the process of polishing right now and are using the line of polishing compounds from an online site called topoftheline.com

These have worked out GREAT! It really gets the shine to...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 08-31-2003, 10:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,329
Posted By escapeez
Sharing my research about how to cure rusty bumpers

Our bumper is looking a little road weary since being in the snow of Illinois last winter with the salt on the roads. The prop tanks also took a beating and are rusting a bit - so I went in search...
Forum: Our Community 08-31-2003, 09:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,851
Posted By escapeez
Exclamation An update on this thread and what has happened...

An update on this thread and what has happened since I originally posted.

We were told we could stay through the month of Aug and Sept at this particular park but would need to be looking for...
Forum: Commercial Listings 08-04-2003, 02:57 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,566
Posted By escapeez
If you join our email list from our website and...

If you join our email list from our website and would like to do a reveiw on the album - we will post it on our website!

escapeez
A.S.


www.loveshackmusic.com/loveshack...
Forum: Our Community 08-03-2003, 12:10 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,851
Posted By escapeez
This definately made me laugh - because it's so...

This definately made me laugh - because it's so true!

Roger, thanks for the details. If a phone becomes necessary that's what I'll do.

We're going to talk to the people who run the office on...
Forum: Commercial Listings 08-03-2003, 01:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,566
Posted By escapeez
For lovers of great music - check this

Greetings everyone,

My husband and I are musicians and have recently released a new album called "Swimming in the Sahara".

We got our 1969 Overlander about eleven months ago for the purpose of...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-03-2003, 01:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,581
Posted By escapeez
My dad told me this little tip: when you...

My dad told me this little tip:

when you dump the black tank, be sure there's a bend somewhere in the sewer hose, not a crimp, just a bend, which can be flat on the ground but in an "s" shape and...
Forum: Our Community 08-03-2003, 01:32 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,851
Posted By escapeez
by the way John hd - that's one really pretty rig...

by the way John hd - that's one really pretty rig there....but it's too old! LOL

Just kidding.......
*:)

Also, that isn't a typo in my last post.......on the price per day
Forum: Our Community 08-03-2003, 01:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,851
Posted By escapeez
db! I have to say that's one cool line to have...

db! I have to say that's one cool line to have in a song LOL. That's great.

Well, I have to admit that I also don't like to lie and find myself wanting to saying it's exactly what it is - but the...
Forum: Our Community 08-02-2003, 02:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,851
Posted By escapeez
The question about the year of the trailer is the...

The question about the year of the trailer is the first question asked in all these cases. I have tried several responses from "our trailer has been rebuilt" to "the trailer is basically new" etc.,...
Forum: Our Community 08-02-2003, 01:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,851
Posted By escapeez
I can't tell you how much I agree about how some...

I can't tell you how much I agree about how some of these trailers look at only a year or two! That is the very reason I searched high and low for an Airstream to begin with. I had no idea there...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-02-2003, 12:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,239
Posted By escapeez
Help on leak in toilet...?

Grrrreeeetings!

Our toilet is leaking it seems [see picture] in the front. We took up the carpet for another and found the leak, the question is what is leaking and what would be involved in...
Forum: Our Community 08-02-2003, 12:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,851
Posted By escapeez
Any help on the TEN YEAR rule in parks?

Hello everyone,

My husband and I have a 1969 refurbished Overlander.

We have been running into a TEN YEAR rule in many parks, especially in the Southern California area. We live and travel in...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-14-2003, 12:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,776
Posted By escapeez
59Toaster, thanks for the reply. I am going to...

59Toaster, thanks for the reply. I am going to do a search nwo for the William Henshell photos to see what I can.

Do post what your repairs entail - we plan to do the same.

We've done many...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-13-2003, 01:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,776
Posted By escapeez
Need some help and suggestions on bathroom

We are full-time in our Airstream, which makes the following a little more difficult so any suggestions are most welcome.

We discovered a few months back that the Black Tank is damaged somewhere...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-01-2003, 01:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,151
Posted By escapeez
This was exACTLY what we were looking for. Thank...

This was exACTLY what we were looking for. Thank you for your posts, we really appreciate the stories, the insight and perspectives of everyone.

We were hoping to get out of here before the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-31-2002, 05:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,151
Posted By escapeez
One last post after seeing that one from 74...

One last post after seeing that one from 74 Argosy...

We went through rigorous questions with the dealership to find out the towing capacity of this van, the rear end differential and transmission...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-31-2002, 05:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,151
Posted By escapeez
Arggh... I need to include the trailer weight...

Arggh... I need to include the trailer weight dry/wet and length too!

1969 Overlander International
Dry weight [as weighed at a public scale a few weeks ago] 5800 lbs.
tongue weight: 800 lbs....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-31-2002, 04:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,151
Posted By escapeez
Please forgive.... I had all that info in my...

Please forgive.... I had all that info in my first post but my computer pooped out on me and the re-write wasn't nearly as detailed!

Ok... GMC Safari, 1999, largest rear-end available in this...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-31-2002, 11:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,151
Posted By escapeez
Modified GMC/Overlander combo - request advice.

Hello all...

We have been reading through all these posts and have garnered a great deal of information but still wanted to post this for some "seasoned" advice on our particular situation.

We...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 12-30-2002, 11:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,935
Posted By escapeez
Arggg...lost my connection after I had typed such...

Arggg...lost my connection after I had typed such a great reply!

Anyway, Hex you're a hoot! All help is appreciated and yes you could possibly expect a CD for any help leading to the arrest and...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 12-30-2002, 02:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,935
Posted By escapeez
Thank you for your post. My husband and I...

Thank you for your post. My husband and I rethought this job, deciding to get to a warmer climate before doing this. However, the question still remains. Once we are in a situation where there is...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 12-28-2002, 07:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,935
Posted By escapeez
Need HELP! Need help quick - dropping the belly pan

Greetings everyone!

Wow it's been a while since we've posted here - mostly due to 4 months of working on our 1969 Overlander, trying to get it back home to Portland!

We are still here in the...
Forum: Community Polls 09-28-2002, 10:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,652
Posted By escapeez
A thing or two

We have had our Airstream for exactly 25 days. In this time we have found a few...well, "issues" which required parts - and lots of them.

We have found Camper Exchange in Bellville, Illinois is...
Forum: Winter Living 09-15-2002, 06:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,355
Posted By escapeez
How to winterize when you're fulltime?

We are planning to go full time in our new [to us] 1969 Overlander.

I have read many posts on winterizing for storage through the winter season...but what about when the trailer is going to be...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 09-15-2002, 06:27 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,348
Posted By escapeez
Two ?'s Furnace and weather stripping

Hello all,

Am combining two questions and hope this won't be confusing! *:)

First I would like a tip or two about our furnace. The trailer is a 69 Overlander with a Suburban NT 22 in it [not...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-09-2002, 12:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,580
Posted By escapeez
One more grey tank ??

Greetings all,

My husband and I are currently in Glen Carbon, Ill...that is about 17 miles outside St. Louis.

We just picked up a 1969 Airstream Overland 27' [really 24 not including tongue]
...
Forum: Our Community 08-24-2002, 03:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,757
Posted By escapeez
Got batteries for the camer already!

Got to tell you all that this forum has been such a wonderful opportunity for us to feel some contact with other people with knowledge, information, lots of laughs and good advice.

What a help it...
Forum: Our Community 08-23-2002, 02:03 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,757
Posted By escapeez
update...ok....

There are still a few things to handle before we leave to get the new "baby" [heh] that won't occur until Monday. Hitch installed on our tow vehicle and a few more nuts and bolts to pull together on...
Forum: Our Community 08-22-2002, 09:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,757
Posted By escapeez
PeterH

Sound advice Peter - thank you for it. I must agree with you because as of this morning it is. All that's left is the arrangements to go pick it up!....yowza!

I loved the way you put that -...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-22-2002, 02:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,128
Posted By escapeez
Quote for grey tank so far

Glad to see you guys posting about this - it helps me put this in perspective.

I have called a few shops that say they can handle the job and are reputable shops here in Portland. I am being told...
Forum: Our Community 08-22-2002, 02:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,757
Posted By escapeez
Wow!

That's exactly the one my friends! That's it.

We have spoken many on the phone with the owners - both husband and wife and my husband and I both feel very comfortable with these folk. The...
Forum: Our Community 08-21-2002, 12:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,757
Posted By escapeez
This trailer

How many of you have bought sight unseen and been happy in the end?

I must admit I feel really comfortable with the owners of the trailer, having talked to them several times on the phone now and...
Forum: Our Community 08-21-2002, 02:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,757
Posted By escapeez
very insightful...hehe

We have been thinking just like you people! omg....

That is certainly something we've been tossing around. This trailer is a real sweety - a definite 'gut' feeling about it........

Will let...
Forum: Our Community 08-20-2002, 01:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,757
Posted By escapeez
Shari!

Your reply is soooo appreciated, we're going to call out there tomorrow and find out what they know.

Honestly, I couldn't believe our CU didn't just take ours on this one - but then again some...
Forum: Our Community 08-19-2002, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,757
Posted By escapeez
In need of an appraisal

Hello gentle-people,

My husband and I are <>this close to buying our first Airstream...well, our first trailer ever!

Thing is this. We went to our Credit Union to see about getting a loan on...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-18-2002, 04:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,128
Posted By escapeez
How much to...

HOw much do you think it would cost to put a gray tank in this trailer? 27 ft. Overlander.

Do you think it would be worth it?
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-18-2002, 12:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,128
Posted By escapeez
Can you explain ??

John, thanks for your post - what I still don't understand when you say you can conserve water without a grey tank...what do you mean? How can I conserve water if I can't even use anything but the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-18-2002, 03:54 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,128
Posted By escapeez
OH! one more thing

This trailer squeezes under our vehicles towing capacity at 27' - well maybe a little than squeezes - it's acceptable....would adding a grey water tank be advisable?

Is it extremely difficult? ...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-18-2002, 03:51 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,128
Posted By escapeez
grey water tank BIG question

Ok. We have finally found a trailer we're <<<<<<that close to being in love with!>>>>>> here's the kicker. We're told it has NO grey water tank, which I only just this moment came to understand...
Forum: Our Community 08-15-2002, 12:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,113
Posted By escapeez
Here's our story...

will try to keep this brief and just a 'little' interesting!

Three months ago my husband and I chose to give up our apartment in Portland, OR. We stayed in the home of a friend while they were...
Forum: Our Community 08-14-2002, 11:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,113
Posted By escapeez
Thank you!

That was helpful info and we [my husband and I] thank you for taking a moment to post it.

We have, as of this morning, made contact with another trailer - a 1966, 26' which is more in the size...
Forum: Our Community 08-14-2002, 03:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,113
Posted By escapeez
Question about a buying decision!

Hello there,

My husband and I have been looking for an airstream for a couple of months. Our knowledge is growing, but it's a lot to learn in a short time! We now have two airstreams [sellers]...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 08-14-2002, 02:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,983
Posted By escapeez
interior odor solution

Try an air ionizer. An ionizer is perfect for defeating nasty odors by rendering them innocuous. There is one company I would highly recommend. "Alpine" Probably can find them on the internet. ...
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