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Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-11-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 13,103
Posted By danjoe91
I am going to do the same thing a year from now...

I am going to do the same thing a year from now when I want to replace my F-150. My current truck pulls my 31' Airstream with ease, but I am always concerned with how much extra weight I want to...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-02-2023, 07:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 448
Posted By danjoe91
New Huskey tongue jack interferers with propane tank cover

I just installed a Huskey 4500 on my 1985 31' Excella and now my propane tank cover won't fit back on. I was concerned about this when I bought the new tongue jack, but all the brands I was...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 06-24-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,334
Posted By danjoe91
Shower resurface

I pealed all of that paper off, sanded, and painted the wood walls in a high glass exterior paint. I then bought peel-and-stick tile sheets that are primarily designed for backsplashes and added...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 01-09-2022, 02:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,138
Posted By danjoe91
Outdoor shower tent

That is a great set-up! I added an outside shower on our '85, but have yet to be able to use it for a full shower. Thanks for the pics!
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 11-23-2020, 07:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,772
Posted By danjoe91
Did not upgrade to 50 amp. I wired a separate...

Did not upgrade to 50 amp. I wired a separate weatherproof power plug-in at the back outside corner of the trailer. That gets plugged into a normal 120 outlet. I bought a combo chord that combines...
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 11-22-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,772
Posted By danjoe91
Our 1985 double door

Getting ready to go to Sedona!
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 11-22-2020, 06:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,772
Posted By danjoe91
That looks great! We have since done another...

That looks great! We have since done another complete remodel of ours and also cant imagine owning one without the second door. We have also added a second A/C unit in the bedroom.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-20-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 359
Posted By danjoe91
1985 Airstream Excella

Completely renovated rare double door trailer. When renovated in 2016, we replaced all appliances including Fridge, microwave, range, A/C unit with heat pump, furnace, converter/charger, stereo, all...
Forum: On The Road... 01-23-2020, 10:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,784
Posted By danjoe91
We are about a twenty minute drive from there-...

We are about a twenty minute drive from there- just over the canyon. Your welcome to park your rig in front of our house while your at the museum. Our property is just wide enough to fit your rig!
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-23-2019, 07:08 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,075
Posted By danjoe91
Mother of Pearl

I found it at a local plastics store that sell all kinds of panels. It's called Gavreili Plastics in North Hollywood, CA
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-21-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,615
Posted By danjoe91
I read that some of you say that it most likely...

I read that some of you say that it most likely happens to people that abuse and or don't properly maintain their ecoboost powered trucks. I have owned mine since new and have always driven it like I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,615
Posted By danjoe91
After much research on the Ford F-150 forums, and...

After much research on the Ford F-150 forums, and a few Youtube videos, I drilled the 1/8 hole from underneath as per the videos. Tons of sludgey muck came out with some water. This still did not fix...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-08-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 12,700
Posted By danjoe91
Just saw their display at the Los Angeles Auto...

Just saw their display at the Los Angeles Auto Show. Very impressive! So many guys there working in the display to answer questions and show you details. Both the truck and SUV looked very...
Forum: On The Road... 12-08-2018, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,191
Posted By danjoe91
There is a really nice park next to the Pamona...

There is a really nice park next to the Pamona Fairgrounds in Pamona- just outside of Los Angeles. There is also a RV park across Highway 5 from Disneyland. Malibu RV Park on HWY 1 is reopen after...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-12-2018, 06:21 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,041
Posted By danjoe91
We live in the Studio City area ( about 25 miles...

We live in the Studio City area ( about 25 miles away) with a space big enough for your rig in front of our house with electrical and water hookups if you need a place to stay.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-08-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,701
Posted By danjoe91
Good for you, and welcome to the Airstream world!...

Good for you, and welcome to the Airstream world! We completely renovated ours as well, so if you have any questions, please feel free to send me a message. If you are in Long Beach, we are not too...
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 07-02-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,896
Posted By danjoe91
We installed a floating vinyl cork-look planking...

We installed a floating vinyl cork-look planking that had peel and stick joints that ended up shrinking in many of the joints and we had to tear it out. I do not remember the brand, except that it...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-26-2018, 07:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,179
Posted By danjoe91
We took ours out and put these in instead. We...

We took ours out and put these in instead. We love these. Found them online for I think around $230.00 each.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 04-02-2018, 06:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,621
Posted By danjoe91
Your hard work really paid off! Looks beautiful.

Your hard work really paid off! Looks beautiful.
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-02-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 38,125
Posted By danjoe91
I would also like to add that Airstream bring...

I would also like to add that Airstream bring back the 'Second Door' option. We have it on our '85 Excella, and would not have any trailer without it. While traveling, we leave it open almost every...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-25-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 198
Views: 38,125
Posted By danjoe91
Another improvement is actually an option they...

Another improvement is actually an option they had in the 80's. Fiber optic tail light monitors that you could see from your rear view mirror to let you know that your trailer lights are working- and...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-10-2017, 07:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,264
Posted By danjoe91
I am considering replacing it, only because it...

I am considering replacing it, only because it also 'wiggles' too much in the socket. My truck is a 2012, so not that old, and I don't tow that much for it to be 'worn out'.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-10-2017, 06:56 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,264
Posted By danjoe91
Thank you! Just ordered it-

Thank you! Just ordered it-
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-09-2017, 11:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,264
Posted By danjoe91
Umbilical cord cleaning

I have searched for this, but was unable to find any info on the best way to clean inside the end of the umbilical plug. My last trip I found that my lights were flickering on and off because of the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-15-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,885
Posted By danjoe91
According to the Airstream brochure, your...

According to the Airstream brochure, your trailers 'dry weight' is around (depending on floorplan) 6,300 pounds- and the max weight ( with the tanks full and trailer packed with gear) is 8,300...
Forum: 1984 - 1989 Sovereign 07-10-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,829
Posted By danjoe91
1985- 25' side bath schematics

Here is what I found in my '85 repair manual. Its not very helpful, but it's all they have in there.
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 07-10-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,731
Posted By danjoe91
You have done a lot, and it looks great! We are...

You have done a lot, and it looks great! We are jealous of your rig, because it even has the optional wrap around rear window. So cool!
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 07-02-2017, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,731
Posted By danjoe91
That is a big job, but we did it as well. Luckily...

That is a big job, but we did it as well. Luckily for us, we only had to make two small repairs in the subfloor. We sanded it, then primed and painted it so the new one piece linoleum would go down...
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 06-16-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,731
Posted By danjoe91
Just wanted to see how the renovation is going....

Just wanted to see how the renovation is going. Since we have pretty much the same rig (including the second door), I was curious what you were doing to yours. We gutted ours and re-did it inside and...
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 05-02-2017, 09:51 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,961
Posted By danjoe91
That's a nice looking rig! We took out the carpet...

That's a nice looking rig! We took out the carpet in our '85 and now have one-piece linoleum. We did a plank vinyl floor at first, but it started shrinking and creating huge gaps. We also took out...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-15-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 156
Views: 80,840
Posted By danjoe91
Great design and ideas!

Great design and ideas!
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 01-15-2017, 10:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,149
Posted By danjoe91
Wow! We did (what we thought) was a complete...

Wow! We did (what we thought) was a complete renovation of our Excella, but you guys went all the way! Luckily our subfloor was good, and we had no leaks to fix. The previous owner kept up on outside...
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 12-13-2016, 07:03 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 69,944
Posted By danjoe91
Welcome Ryan! Excited for you and all your new...

Welcome Ryan! Excited for you and all your new travels!
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 12-13-2016, 07:02 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 69,944
Posted By danjoe91
Hey Rick, Welcome! So sorry for your loss. Hope...

Hey Rick, Welcome! So sorry for your loss. Hope this next phase of your life is a good one for you!
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-01-2016, 07:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,567
Posted By danjoe91
We installed Allure cork-like planking in our 32'...

We installed Allure cork-like planking in our 32' Excella and was very happy with it for about a year. It started shrinking on the ends for about a 4 foot section in the center of the floor. I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-05-2016, 08:44 PM
Replies: 156
Views: 80,840
Posted By danjoe91
You are one creative genius. Love your creation!...

You are one creative genius. Love your creation! Nice work!
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 09-08-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,336
Posted By danjoe91
This Argosy should be rescued!

I have been traveling to Baden, Pennsylvania ( outside of Pittsburgh along the Ohio river) for years now visiting family, and this Argosy has been sitting next to a shuttered warehouse for at least...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 08-11-2016, 10:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,216
Posted By danjoe91
We bought our rig with the Kingdome already...

We bought our rig with the Kingdome already installed. The couple we bought it from used to run both cables from the receiver in the trailer to the cab of the truck with a tv on her lap while they...
Forum: On The Road... 07-14-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,307
Posted By danjoe91
Overall length

I have been through that tunnel many times before we had our trailer. I have been wondering, not about the tunnel, but about pulling our 32' trailer around the sharp curves right after the tunnel...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-19-2016, 04:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,314
Posted By danjoe91
Does it have a microwave? It could be a switch...

Does it have a microwave? It could be a switch that determines whether power goes to the A/C unit or the microwave. I have a switch like that in my '85 Excella.
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 04-23-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,774
Posted By danjoe91
At the time we bought our '85 32' Excella, it...

At the time we bought our '85 32' Excella, it valued around $16,000- and we paid 12,800.
Forum: 1984 -1986 Excella 04-23-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,022
Posted By danjoe91
I have exposed almost every hidden spot on our...

I have exposed almost every hidden spot on our similar trailer, so If you have any questions about anything while your looking at it, give me a call - 818-693-9272 and I will see if I can be of any...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-20-2016, 11:28 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,264
Posted By danjoe91
I am doing a remodel on my trailer and decided to...

I am doing a remodel on my trailer and decided to run wiring for my future solar install. I spoke to two different techs at Renogy, and they told me that the screws on their controllers cannot handle...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 02-27-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,248
Posted By danjoe91
We remodeled ours trying to stay as close to...

We remodeled ours trying to stay as close to Airstream recognizable as possible. ( We made our '85 Excella look like a 2013 International Serenity). We did this because we thought we had to for...
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 01-12-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 368
Views: 69,944
Posted By danjoe91
Welcome! Being that we are on the opposite side...

Welcome! Being that we are on the opposite side of the country, we may never meet, but happy you are joining our fraternity!
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 12-31-2015, 01:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,466
Posted By danjoe91
The reason I could not figure this out, is I...

The reason I could not figure this out, is I bought two new different thermostats ( heat only) with no luck. I then realized that maybe there was a difference between rv and home furnace thermostats....
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 12-07-2015, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 8,466
Posted By danjoe91
Suburban furnace works only when thermostat is bypassed

I have a 2 year old Suburban furnace NT30SP that will not come on. When I move the thermostat, nothing at all happens. I checked for debris, blockages, and power, and all was good. I then took the...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-14-2015, 09:27 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,938
Posted By danjoe91
Here is an update on my brake problem. I found...

Here is an update on my brake problem. I found that adequate power was getting to and actuating all of the magnets except 1. I found that electrical tape was all that was holding the wires together...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-14-2015, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,733
Posted By danjoe91
We replaced every single appliance, including...

We replaced every single appliance, including toilet, blinds/curtains, A/C and furnace. Replaced all lights with LED ( inside and out). Painted everything including countertops, and replaced carpet...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-12-2015, 06:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,938
Posted By danjoe91
I found no corrosion under the wire nuts. The...

I found no corrosion under the wire nuts. The back of all the brake plates look shiny and clean. No rust or grease anywhere. When I first got the trailer, the wire nuts were hanging exposed, so I...
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