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Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-11-2021, 04:11 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
Hi Brain, glad to see you on the road! It looks...

Hi Brain, glad to see you on the road! It looks like you had a wonderful trip. You are doing what you designed your trailer to do. It is makes a trip like that all the more satisfying. We are...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 12-23-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
Missed seeing you all this fall. I hope you all...

Missed seeing you all this fall. I hope you all are having a good safe holiday season. I don't know if I can get my new project, 2006 Airstream 396XL, into the coffee shop parking lot.

Tim
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 10-26-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By ttbikes
Just an update for you all. I found the part a...

Just an update for you all. I found the part a Days Diesel in Red Oak Alabama. Freightliner had told me it was not a Freightliner part but it was. Turns out it was part of a kit. Also, comes with a...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 10-22-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By ttbikes
An additional bit of information. Repair guy...

An additional bit of information. Repair guy thinks it is a check valve. He can see a spring in side.
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 10-22-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By ttbikes
So I think I have got to the bottom of my...

So I think I have got to the bottom of my problem. I took it to Freightliner and they found a leak in air line fitting of the air ride system at the diver side rear. Now I have the problem of finding...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-27-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
Camping finally.:)

Camping finally.:)
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-23-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
I have been thinking hard about doing this...

I have been thinking hard about doing this conversion. For the boondockers they have a 12-volt version.

"Converting our RV Fridge to a High Efficiency DC Compressor- 8x More Efficient! and Better...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-11-2020, 07:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 740
Posted By ttbikes
2006 396XL Solar Unit.

I installed NorthStar AGM batteries in my 2006 396XL. I checked to see if the inverter was compatible but not the solar unit. Is this a possible problem?
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-05-2020, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By ttbikes
Thanks israndy, I love your Skydeck. I...

Thanks israndy, I love your Skydeck. I rejuvenated a 1964 Tradewind and now I am bringing some new life to 2006 396 XL. The wife and I are going to full time in it when the Pandemic settles down. I...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-05-2020, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By ttbikes
Thanks, everyone!

Thanks, everyone!
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-03-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By ttbikes
If anyone is interested I got this figured out...

If anyone is interested I got this figured out today. They are called window weepholes and the come with left and right-handed covers. The holes are there to allow condensation that forms on the...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-03-2020, 09:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 725
Posted By ttbikes
2006 396XL Window Thing-a-Bobs

3 of my windows are missing some plastic parts (shown in picture two) which snap into slots (shown in the first picture). Any ideas as to the function of the parts, what they are called, and a...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-03-2020, 08:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 822
Posted By ttbikes
2006 396XL Window Thing-a-Bobs

3 of my windows are missing some plastic parts (shown in picture two) which snap into slots (shown in the first picture). Any ideas as to the function of the parts, what they are called, and a...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 03-31-2020, 01:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By ttbikes
Well to be honest I am new to all of this. I not...

Well to be honest I am new to all of this. I not sure what you all mean by dumping the air bags. I engaged the air brakes. I did not put down the leveling jacks. It appears to just be the left rear...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 03-31-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 893
Posted By ttbikes
396XL Leaning Toward the Curb Side

The right rear of my 2006 Airstream 396XL does not settle down as fast as the other 3 corners of the motorhome. After about 2/3 days it does settle down. Can anyone tell me what is wrong?
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-26-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
You are really doing a good job!

You are really doing a good job!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-26-2020, 06:27 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
Looking good slats!

Looking good slats!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-27-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
Looks good stats

Looks good stats
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-05-2019, 07:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 431
Posted By ttbikes
1964 Airstream Tradewind 24 - Kansas

Title: 1964 Airstream Tradewind 24 - Kansas
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

This restored and newly polished 1964 24-ft Tradewind Landyacht, with brand new Zip Dee awning,...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-04-2019, 05:17 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
Very impressed with the vertical stack adaptation!

Very impressed with the vertical stack adaptation!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-04-2019, 05:08 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
You are closing in on it in grand style!

You are closing in on it in grand style!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 07-22-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
I have to say Slats I thought you were younger...

I have to say Slats I thought you were younger than me. You are aging well. Looks like we went to different schools togather.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-25-2019, 06:34 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
Great job Brian! Always impressed by your work.

Great job Brian! Always impressed by your work.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-22-2019, 08:25 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
I have never seen that done. Will be interesting...

I have never seen that done. Will be interesting to see. Sounds like a good idea. I had a space under the street-side twin bed next to the fresh water tank where I fit an above-grade 17 galonl tank...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-07-2019, 05:44 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
It is really looking good!!

It is really looking good!!
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-06-2019, 09:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
Posted By ttbikes
In a way, I know how you feel. I am going to let...

In a way, I know how you feel. I am going to let go of my 64 Tradewind that I have spent 6 years restoring. We plan to full-time for a while and it would just be sitting in the shed. I am going to...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-06-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
Posted By ttbikes
Thanks for the feed back. I will take a closer...

Thanks for the feed back. I will take a closer look. Also good to know you have not had any trouble replacing the windshield. Looks like you have kept yours a long time. Hope that means you like it.
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 05-26-2019, 06:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,906
Posted By ttbikes
396XL Windshield Molding

I am looking at a 396XL and noticed a couple of small chunks missing from the windshield molding. The windshield is not leaking but I am wondering how hard it would be to find that molding if it did...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-04-2019, 07:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,298
Posted By ttbikes
In my case, I only get the ticking when the...

In my case, I only get the ticking when the control is in the off position or the AC position. That is why I think it has to do with the board. That is what my RV guy thinks also. I did disconnect...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-29-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,298
Posted By ttbikes
Yes, the best thing I have done to this trailer...

Yes, the best thing I have done to this trailer is to take the gaucho
and put in recliners.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-29-2019, 06:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,168
Posted By ttbikes
You should post a picture of your toilet set up.

You should post a picture of your toilet set up.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-29-2019, 06:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,168
Posted By ttbikes
I have not replaced mine on my 64 but the guy...

I have not replaced mine on my 64 but the guy before me did. I know it is not the same as your 68 but it looks like the tub faucet was modified. I am going to have to go back into it and find a way...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-28-2019, 09:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,298
Posted By ttbikes
Since you posted my remodel in progress I thought...

Since you posted my remodel in progress I thought you might like to see the result.
Forum: Refrigerators 04-28-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,298
Posted By ttbikes
Refrigerator is getting 110 and 12 volts. Gas...

Refrigerator is getting 110 and 12 volts. Gas burner is not getting as hot as it should. I finally called my RV guy. After the rally, I am going to take it to his shop and let him pull it out. His...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-25-2019, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,298
Posted By ttbikes
As Murphy’s Law would have it, we are sponsoring...

As Murphy’s Law would have it, we are sponsoring a rally and have food all over the place. Using four ice chests with more on the way.:):(:).
One of the few things I have not replaced is the is the...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-24-2019, 09:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,298
Posted By ttbikes
Sorry to take so long in getting back. The...

Sorry to take so long in getting back. The refrigerator pictured is the current one but not the orginal. It is a used model that I bought because, it fit my space. It is a Dometic RM 2553 and has...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-23-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,298
Posted By ttbikes
Thats the thing, the refrigerator was off when I...

Thats the thing, the refrigerator was off when I first heard the ticking. It continued when I turned it on using electric. It stoped when I turned it to propane and hit the ignitor button. I then...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-23-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 6,298
Posted By ttbikes
Refrigerator Ticking Sound

Today while working inside the trailer, I heard a ticking sound from the refrigerator. The refrigerator was not on but I was pluged into power. I turned on the refrigerator (AC) to see if that would...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-21-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 669
Posted By ttbikes
Welcome to the forum and the Airstream life style!

Welcome to the forum and the Airstream life style!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-15-2019, 09:20 PM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
Looks Good!

Looks Good!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-11-2019, 08:04 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
Like atomic, I also think it is a good idea to...

Like atomic, I also think it is a good idea to get the trailer to a useable stage and start using it. My experience has been that many things I thought were good ideas were not. Even with using the...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 04-05-2019, 07:49 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
A 1/4" inch sounds a little thin. You should be...

A 1/4" inch sounds a little thin. You should be able to find Birch in 3/8" but the other veeners are very hard to find. If your drawer/door-facing is 3/8" like mine, I have a source for 3/8" with...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-14-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 896
Views: 179,854
Posted By ttbikes
Vintage Trailer Supply has it in couple of...

Vintage Trailer Supply has it in couple of shades. Round Cabinet Welt VTS-838
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-10-2019, 07:28 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
By the way, I believe VTS has a fresh water tank...

By the way, I believe VTS has a fresh water tank with baffles. It is not that much more than the same size without baffles.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 01-06-2019, 04:49 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
If you are not willing to overthink a project,...

If you are not willing to overthink a project, then you should not own an Airstream.:wally:
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-25-2018, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By ttbikes
Thanks aerowood. You got me looking and I found...

Thanks aerowood. You got me looking and I found this:

https://www.eaavideo.org/detail/videos/feature/video/14259107001/cherrymax-rivet-installation-removal
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-10-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By ttbikes
That sounds promising! I will give it a try for...

That sounds promising! I will give it a try for sure.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-10-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By ttbikes
I lean toward your thinking also but I also lean...

I lean toward your thinking also but I also lean lean toward hopefull thinking. :innocent: Hoping there are people out there with a lot of knowledge than me that might save me some the pain. I think...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 12-10-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,840
Posted By ttbikes
Steel Shanked Rivets

While replaceing a wheel well I discovered that when a side pannel was replaced on my 64 Tradewind that they used what appears to be steel shanked rivets with aluminum heads. I know that steel and...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 11-19-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 138,852
Posted By ttbikes
I am with you on the white. It will make the gain...

I am with you on the white. It will make the gain in the wood even pop even more. It looks great!
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