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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-03-2023, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,952
Posted By Beginner
AC duct work retrofit.

The proof of concept will most likely be very ugly.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-03-2023, 11:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,952
Posted By Beginner
Retrofit Ducted AC

1. My father air-conditioned a 1200 square foot 2 story house by installing cold air ducts (the floor plan made this easy) to all rooms on the first floor and the 2 bedrooms upstairs.
2. My ac rear...
Forum: Community Polls 11-10-2021, 09:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 9,028
Posted By Beginner
Experience

My dad bought a walk in van, like a United Parcel Brown delivery truck, and built a camper in it. The only time it was driven was on the family vacations. The only time we ever experience breakdowns...
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 11-08-2021, 10:28 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,968
Posted By Beginner
tires

I have a 1984 31 Foot Excella. The ST tires literally would not hold air, they'd loose air pressure sitting at a rally. Read Tires...Tires...Tires, start with my last post, its is the culmination of...
Forum: Tires 11-07-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 79,889
Posted By Beginner
Tires...Tires...Tires

Just to wind things up, back in post 222 I posted a picture of my new 16 inch rims and BF Goodrich Commercial T/As that I had installed on my 31 Foot Excella, which I still have. The date of that...
Forum: Tires 09-19-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 79,889
Posted By Beginner
Response

My 1984 Excella has 3700 lbs on each axle(7400 lbs) and 550 or so tongue weight as weighted at the nearest CAT Scale.
At the time of my postings the Speed Rating of the ST tires was only 65mph....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-15-2017, 02:43 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 29,276
Posted By Beginner
Driving Habits

Ditto on Howies entire post.
I generally go 3 to 5 mph below the prevailing speed of traffic, that way I'm not constantly on the brakes.
If there are 3 lanes, I'm in the middle one.
Two lanes...
Forum: Axles 05-20-2016, 10:04 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,145
Posted By Beginner
Colin

I've been trying to get in touch with Mr. Hyde but have had no luck. I hope he is alright.
Any one know his street address?
Forum: Community Polls 12-17-2014, 06:25 PM
Replies: 294
Views: 57,207
Posted By Beginner
Speed

2 to 4 mph below the prevailing speed of surrounding traffic up to 65 mph.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 12-04-2013, 04:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,677
Posted By Beginner
My 2 cents worth

Find either an RV repair company or a reputable trustworthy propane dealer for advise. Arn't you close to an Airstream dealer?
There are a couple of places here in Hampton Roads I would trust, thee...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 12-04-2013, 05:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,493
Posted By Beginner
Rounded Stabilizer nut

Sears makes a tool like a socket that grabs the rounded head.
I'd weld a nut to it.
Forum: Tires 11-19-2013, 09:39 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,811
Posted By Beginner
ST Tires

I will get hammered for this but I'm gonna say it anyway.
1. File a complaint with the NHTSA.
2. ST tires with the exception of the Cooper Custom Trailer Plus are 65 MPH tires. Go to a tire with...
Forum: Doors & Locks 11-19-2013, 09:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,712
Posted By Beginner
Deadbolt

Titulsa
There should be a good locksmith there in your community that can read the pins and fabricate you a key. That will be easier than removing and replacing the lock cylinder in the door grab...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 05-24-2013, 06:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,830
Posted By Beginner
Electric Brakes

First: The long and short shoe must be in the right place.
Second: Voltage does not create magnetic field strength in electromagnets, current does.
First: Determine that the shoes are installed...
Forum: Our Community 05-24-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,120
Posted By Beginner
New accessories for my Airstream

I have purchased LED drop in replacments for all the night running lights to save on alternators.
Forum: Tires 05-24-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 79,889
Posted By Beginner
Tires

Harrysheets
Several years ago I went with the Goodrich Commercial T/A. My 84 excella came with Michelin XCA 7.00-15s which of course are no longer made. When I bought the trailer it had ST22575R15...
Forum: Tires 05-13-2013, 10:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,231
Posted By Beginner
How many times have I used the spare?

Twice, both times to replace failed failed ST tires. I have not had a moments problem since replacing those junk tires with BF Goodrich Commercial T/A LT tires in 16 inch.
Forum: Tires 03-05-2013, 10:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,051
Posted By Beginner
16 inch tires

handn
We did not go to 16 inch LT tires for the extra load capacity. We went to the LT tire because of the tires ability to withstand heat. A tire with a Speed rating of 99 MPH or better is made...
Forum: Tires 10-19-2012, 10:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,969
Posted By Beginner
Michelin

My trailer came originally with Michelin XCA 700-15 truck tires on it. I have to wonder if this applies to me. Also that is what we carry insurance for. Also, since switching away from the ST...
Forum: Tires 08-29-2012, 08:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,051
Posted By Beginner
Tires

The original tires on my 1984 Excella 31" were 700/15 Michelin XCAs. I came by an old set for measurement pruposed and found the the BF Goodrich Commercial T/As, after being suggested by Bob...
Forum: Tires 08-28-2012, 11:29 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 13,693
Posted By Beginner
Tires ...Tires...Tires

When I first got my 31 foot Excella I had a tire failure during the first year I had it. The tires were two and three years old and were ST tires. After reading the complaints about the ST tire I...
Forum: Tires 08-23-2012, 10:36 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 14,710
Posted By Beginner
Tires

To my knowledge all ST tires are still 65 MPH tires EXCEPT for the Cooper Custom Trailer plus which used to carry a speed rating of 99 mph.. The rubber compounds will still fail at lower temperatures...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-15-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,291
Posted By Beginner
Tow Vehicle Capacity

The only problem you may run into is that on certain interstates you may be in the right lane with the tractor trailers doing 40 MPH. Good common sense will carry you through the rest. Dont be...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-10-2012, 06:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,712
Posted By Beginner
Mini-Deadbolt

Ok, I drilled all the rivets and removed the inner door facing trim piece.

I drilled the rivets holding the inner skin to the door rib roughly 12 inches past the door handle top and bottom. Had...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-05-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,712
Posted By Beginner
Door Lock

That is exactly what I have. I was getting ready to drill the rivets and remove the inside door facade then drill more rivets to allow me to warp the inner skin to give me access. Thanks for the...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-05-2012, 06:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,712
Posted By Beginner
Dead bolt in the door handle

I have an 84 Excella and the bolt part of the dead bolt has stopped operating (cannot extend the dead bolt with either the key or the thumb knob. I removed the thumb knob ( thumb knob turns freely...
Forum: Our Community 05-02-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 50,193
Posted By Beginner
I'm a beginner to Airstreaming

I'm a beginner to Airstreaming
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-27-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,133
Posted By Beginner
Exploded Water Heater

If you have a good welding shop around and there is no coating/liner in that tank you can get it Tig welded for a reasonable price.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-10-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,728
Posted By Beginner
tow vehicle

Here isthe physics of it.
You want the ball as close to the center transverse line of the rear axle. That is why the Ford and Chrystler 15 passenger vans are dangerous tow vehicles. GM added the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-10-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,343
Posted By Beginner
Sway Control

All the trailer accidents/rollovers pictured on this website that I have seen were missing sway control of any type.
That being said, yes its necessary for a pull behind.
The only type of trailer...
Forum: Tires 03-04-2012, 12:37 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 21,889
Posted By Beginner
ST speed Rating

Go to this Web site:

https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/pdfs/tire-care-guide.pdf

See the chart on Page 9

Unless I have become illeterate, the Goodyear Marathons are 65 MPH tires.

Tire...
Forum: Tires 03-03-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,005
Posted By Beginner
Yea, the BFG Commercial TA is no longer made in...

Yea, the BFG Commercial TA is no longer made in load range D. I'll have to go to the E but I still will follow the load/inflation chart recommendations because I dont want to beat the devil out of my...
Forum: Tires 03-02-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 18,665
Posted By Beginner
St vs lt

Back when the Tires...Tires...Tires... thread was going (and I stated this in a post in that thread) I managed to get the NHTSA Tire Engineer on the phone and talked with him for a while about tires...
Forum: Tires 03-02-2012, 07:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,005
Posted By Beginner
16 Inch wheels

I put them on my 1984 31 FT Excella.
My trailer came origionally with 7.00 15 Michelins that are no longer made in either 15 or 16 inch.
The tire I selected was the same OD of the original 15 inch...
Forum: Tires 02-22-2012, 10:37 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 25,857
Posted By Beginner
ST tires

A couple of years ago I posted extensively on the Tires ...Tires...Tires blog and was hammered. I actually talked with the Engineer responsible for tire testing who was employed by the National...
Forum: Tires 01-30-2012, 07:59 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 79,889
Posted By Beginner
Tires...Tires...Tires

You will enjoy not worrying about the tires.
I speak from personal experience.
Beginner
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-29-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,537
Posted By Beginner
WD and Sway Control

Any sway control is better than no sway control.
The least expensive is the friction type (telescoping).
The most expensive and best in my opinion is the tow rite(I probally spelled that wrong)...
Forum: Tires 12-04-2011, 05:28 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 30,238
Posted By Beginner
Wheels

I bought Eagle Alloy wheels Model 0589-7766-1-AA several years in 16 inch and installed BF Goodrich Commercial T/As (LT225 75R16). Havent had a bit of trouble since.
Beginner
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-13-2011, 07:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,588
Posted By Beginner
Remove Paint

I know this sounds nuts but WD 40 not only removes road tar without damaging the paint but it may also remove the paint. Another method that has worked for me is wet a rag, wring it out and apply...
Forum: Tires 11-13-2011, 07:19 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 30,238
Posted By Beginner
Tire failure

Sorry to hear about your damage.
There are many posts about ST tire failure on this site.
If you want to research the subject I recommend the post Tires, Tires Tires started by Bob Thompson.
Next...
Forum: Tires 11-11-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 79,889
Posted By Beginner
Tires Tires Tires

Hi Bob
Its good to hear from you again.
Just got back from a round robin of about 2000 miles+.
I'm still running of the Commercial T/As you turned me on to back in 2006 or so.
I still have no...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-04-2011, 10:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,230
Posted By Beginner
Batteries

Divide and conquer!
1. Remove the batteries.
2. Using a known good automatic battery charger, place each battery on charge for 48 hours. No smoking and do this in a well ventelated area away from...
Forum: Tires 08-02-2011, 08:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,588
Posted By Beginner
Tire Pressure

I have a 1984 31 foot Excella that is probally a carbon copy of yours (center bath/rear bed).
Mine weighs 8,000 lbs (3100 on each axle and 800 on the tongue).
That you have 700x15s to me means that...
Forum: Tires 07-21-2011, 07:09 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 23,596
Posted By Beginner
weight

If you have a weight distribution hitch, shifting the weight to the front axle from the rear axle (of the tow vehicle) can be accomplished. To do this accurately you must go back to the CAT Scales...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 07-03-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,369
Posted By Beginner
AC Problems

I am unfamiliar with the setusp in your motor home however the basics are the same.
1. Get out where you can run and drive at highway speeds for 15 or twenty minutes with the AC on. Pull over, run...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-29-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,395
Posted By Beginner
Flaming Waterheater

I had that problem years ago in an sob. the water heater had a pilot light. The problem was caused by critters (spiders I assume) building there nest in the orfice. Went to NAPA and bought a set...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-29-2011, 09:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,405
Posted By Beginner
Leveling Blocks

I am kinda partial to my cast aluminum level-it blocks.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-19-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,510
Posted By Beginner
WD Hitch

Andy, If the old dual cam is adjusted properly why does he feel the need to have a friction anti-sway assembly?
Could the cams (humps) in the saddle where the end of the sway bar rides be worn off?...
Forum: Tires 06-10-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,047
Posted By Beginner
Tires

ostream
Check out the BF Goodrich Commercial T/A.
Back in the arely 1990s or so Goodrich wanted out of the tire business.
They had the best truck tire on the market.
Michelin basically sent...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-30-2011, 11:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 28,524
Posted By Beginner
4l80E

Klattu
I NEVER to anything with any automatic transmission in Overdrive (OD). I used to rebuild transmissions as a second job (cause I liked to eat) and still have contacts with local shops. The...
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