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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-17-2013, 02:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,702
Posted By ewaegeman
Hello .... I am after the rear overhang, measured...

Hello .... I am after the rear overhang, measured from the centre of the middle axle to the end of the bumper bar of a 34 ft .... would you be able to measure it for me? Thanks. Erik
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-21-2012, 12:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,371
Posted By ewaegeman
rear end separation fix

Just quoting Andy's solution re the quick patch re rear end separation fix, does anyone has some idea in how much time I have to put aside to fix like explained here?
Thanks.
Erik

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Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 09-21-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,293
Posted By ewaegeman
value of a 1970 Sovereign

Hello .....
Just like to get some ideas on what a 31 foot 70 sovereign be worth, or what the current value is.
A good shell, nicely polished to mirror finish, new lights, interior : all the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-20-2012, 04:43 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,791
Posted By ewaegeman
Hi Andy, I know probably not easy to answer,...

Hi Andy,
I know probably not easy to answer, but not being experienced with these sort of big jobs, how much would this quick patch take?
Thanks.
Erik
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-16-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,666
Posted By ewaegeman
You probably right Mike, it was a trial I guess,...

You probably right Mike, it was a trial I guess, I thought it was a good idea ... but still not sure, will sit on it for a while and decide later .... :-)
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-14-2012, 04:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,385
Posted By ewaegeman
I have the same problem, did it fix the problem? ...

I have the same problem, did it fix the problem?
How do you remove the thermostat, just twist it?
I assume the brown and brown wire are going to the thermostat (Tstat?)
What's in that plastic...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-13-2012, 04:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,666
Posted By ewaegeman
OK ,did it ... removed them as you suggested ......

OK ,did it ... removed them as you suggested ... cleaned them up, put them back ... not sure about the colour , what do you guys think?
I have reused the reversing lights wire as brake lights (red...
Forum: Global 'streaming 09-03-2012, 05:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
Matt, FANTASTIC !!!!! You can come and do one...

Matt,
FANTASTIC !!!!!
You can come and do one of mine any day :)
Love to see it

Erik
Forum: Global 'streaming 09-02-2012, 02:25 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
Website is up ! Vintage Airstreams...

Website is up ! Vintage Airstreams (https://www.airstream.net.au)
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-02-2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,666
Posted By ewaegeman
Dank U, where you backup reversing lights...

Dank U, where you backup reversing lights connected ? I am planning to swap the indicators with the backup lights, and indeed put an amber bulb in it as you can't have red indicators in Australia,...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-02-2012, 01:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,666
Posted By ewaegeman
Hi, Can I ask how to remove the taillight the...

Hi, Can I ask how to remove the taillight the easiest way ?, I removed the lenses and saw a couple of rivets in the middle, are these the ones to drill out?

Thanks.
Erik
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-29-2012, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,952
Posted By ewaegeman
Thank you for this ..... yes in Australia, the...

Thank you for this ..... yes in Australia, the brake lights are 21 watt bulb with red lens, the indicators are 21 watt with amber lens. So what colour are the lenses in the US ?
I looked at trailer...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-29-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,952
Posted By ewaegeman
thank you guys, yes Australia has separate bulbs...

thank you guys, yes Australia has separate bulbs for brake and for turn signals (in cars and trailers), so we really need 1 wire for left turn, 1 wire for right turn, 1 wire for brake light and 1...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-28-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,952
Posted By ewaegeman
12 volt wiring question

Hi everyone, question from Australia regarding the trailer to car connection.
I have the wiring diagram out of the 1970 airstream service manual of the 7 pin US connector, which gives me :
- B...
Forum: Global 'streaming 05-30-2012, 05:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
Ps an eddie bauer wouldnt be allowed as the...

Ps an eddie bauer wouldnt be allowed as the maximum width in oz is 2.5 metre including awning , which is around 8foot, all newer airstreams are 8ft 5" so not allowed in oz.
So you have to look at...
Forum: Global 'streaming 05-30-2012, 04:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
Hi, i think i can help you, i ll send you a pm....

Hi, i think i can help you, i ll send you a pm. Cheers. Erik
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-04-2012, 01:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,784
Posted By ewaegeman
Change your fuse breaker as the 110V version is...

Change your fuse breaker as the 110V version is double the amp rate of 220V and won't trip as quickly as required
Forum: Global 'streaming 04-19-2012, 04:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
Sorry VSB01 ... not VSB10 It states : 22...

Sorry VSB01 ... not VSB10
It states :
22 GENERAL CARAVANS REQUIRMENTS
22.1 Doors
A caravan or trailer equipped with cooking facilities or living or sleeping accommodation must have only outward...
Forum: Global 'streaming 04-18-2012, 03:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
Well good to hear there are some more airstreams...

Well good to hear there are some more airstreams in ozzie ... We can start a club soon ....
When i inquired for australian compliance ... And if you do your research on the government websites...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-18-2012, 02:29 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 85,461
Posted By ewaegeman
What do you mean bob ?

What do you mean bob ?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-16-2012, 07:36 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 85,461
Posted By ewaegeman
Hi, Just here in Australia, we can't get the...

Hi,
Just here in Australia, we can't get the big Americantrucks, we can ... but they costs a few hundreds of thousands of $. So I am looking at Landrover Defender 90, what does the forum think...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 04-15-2012, 12:01 AM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,707
Posted By ewaegeman
Chris, The Perco fittings are stainless are they?...

Chris, The Perco fittings are stainless are they? If they are, doesn't it affect the aluminium? Are they screwed in, or rivetted?
Thanks.
Erik
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 04-14-2012, 07:20 PM
Replies: 929
Views: 355,707
Posted By ewaegeman
Hi Chris, fantastic blog ..... love it .... ...

Hi Chris,
fantastic blog ..... love it ....
Quick questions, what material are the power inlet and water inlets? Where you get them from? We're in Aussie, The power inlet won't work here, but the...
Forum: Global 'streaming 04-13-2012, 11:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
Hoi, Yes there is a fair bit of work...

Hoi,

Yes there is a fair bit of work involved .... I am importing them now ... the first one on its way. We do half the work in the US, half of it here.
There are 2 sorts of conversions ...
if...
Forum: Global 'streaming 04-03-2012, 11:57 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
Thanks Anna, No website yet, but will be soon...

Thanks Anna,
No website yet, but will be soon .... Will let you know. Thanks.
Erik
Forum: Global 'streaming 04-03-2012, 05:37 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,541
Posted By ewaegeman
I am now importing them ... first one on the way...

I am now importing them ... first one on the way .... am converting them to Australian Compliance (door, 240v, 12v, coupling, gas, brakes, appliances etc). Australia got tuffer in compliance, hence...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-28-2012, 12:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 949
Posted By ewaegeman
Inspector required Florida

Hi, I am interested in importing a 31ft sovereign into Australia. It's located in Newberry, FL . Before I make the decision, would there any nice person be able to go and give the trailer an initial...
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-27-2012, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By ewaegeman
Door relocation

Great Terry, so it can be done.
Do you guys do it? Do you do work on trailers?
Would be great if you can let me know what's involved, or a link to external site?
Thanks heaps.
Erik
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-26-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By ewaegeman
Hi Terry, Do you now someone who did put a door...

Hi Terry,
Do you now someone who did put a door in the left side? Is there a thread about this? Thanks.
Erik
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-26-2012, 03:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By ewaegeman
relocate door

Mmmmm.... what a great idea ... food for thought.
Gas bottles is not a problem, planning to remove the gas anyway and replace with electrical/diesel cooking and heating, the position of the axles...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-26-2012, 12:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,257
Posted By ewaegeman
Exact width

Hi , Would someone be able to give me exact width of a 31 ft Sovereign? +/- 1975. Including all bits that stick out (i.e. awning posts). You would help me a lot, as it's to make sure it can be...
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-25-2012, 11:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,269
Posted By ewaegeman
Relocate door

Hi,
Before we go ahead and buy a 1975 31 sovereign ... a big question ....
I know probably not a lot of people have done this, but as I live in Australia, I am looking at moving the door from left...
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