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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-10-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By CarCollector
Thanks for the warning. My boyfriend works with...

Thanks for the warning. My boyfriend works with electricity on CNC machines and has a really nice ohm meter. I may have him bring that home this weekend and see if he can figure it out for me. ...
Forum: The Pet Forum 07-10-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 10,524
Posted By CarCollector
My kids show rabbits at the local fairs. They...

My kids show rabbits at the local fairs. They are more sensitive to heat than even dogs and there is NO ac at the fairs. For the comfort of our rabbits we freeze soda bottles that we've put water...
Forum: The Pet Forum 07-10-2013, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,235
Posted By CarCollector
Our spoilt dog/s

Here is a picture of my spoilt Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Tavish. When Airstreaming with us he sleeps in bed with me. He loves going places with us. Sadly the front bed is too small for my...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-10-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,475
Posted By CarCollector
Look for an older diesel rig. I don't know much...

Look for an older diesel rig. I don't know much about other makes, I'm a real big Chevy gal, but I do know that any of the 3/4 ton Chevy diesels will get you there. Though without turbo it'll be...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-10-2013, 10:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,475
Posted By CarCollector
We tow our 64 Overlander with our 85 diesel...

We tow our 64 Overlander with our 85 diesel Suburban. It's slow going up hills, but it also doesn't have turbo like the new diesels have. But since we get better fuel milage than a newer diesel,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-10-2013, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,138
Posted By CarCollector
Hooking up to outlet issues

Since we bought our 64 Overlander we had it plugged into our house (110 plug in) to run a heater to suck all the moisture out and to turn lights on. We even had all the lights on and the heater on...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-05-2013, 12:09 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
Well, are there at least some Airstream get...

Well, are there at least some Airstream get togethers in WA?
Forum: Member Introductions 03-05-2013, 10:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
Janet, I see you are in E. WA. We will be in...

Janet, I see you are in E. WA. We will be in Ellensburg with the Airstream in June. Is that near you? We live off of Hwy 2 in W. WA.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-05-2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By CarCollector
Inland RV Center, IN has them for $34.50...

Inland RV Center, IN has them for $34.50 according to a PM they sent me. It seems a little high to me right now, so I'm going to see if I can find something a little cheaper right now. When I...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-05-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
We got her home on Sunday and plugged her into...

We got her home on Sunday and plugged her into the power. I've got a heater going inside and a few of those hanging bag things that pull the moisture out of the air, one in the bathroom, on in the...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-05-2013, 09:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
We didn't and don't really care what number it...

We didn't and don't really care what number it was, just thought it was cool.
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 02-27-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,737
Posted By CarCollector
Thank you. It's been hard on all of us. I met...

Thank you. It's been hard on all of us. I met him while showing rabbits and got to know him and his 3 children. Us rabbit folks are very tight knit and go out of our way to help those of us that...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-27-2013, 04:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,072
Posted By CarCollector
EWWW! Guess I need to get one of those back up...

EWWW! Guess I need to get one of those back up tanks that have the wheels and goes right under the camper. Maybe 2 would be better. The longest we will be in it this summer is 1 week and we can...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 02-27-2013, 11:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,737
Posted By CarCollector
That might be it. We were planning to get it...

That might be it. We were planning to get it home this weekend, but a friend lost their 8 yr old so now we have a funeral to go to so it might not happen. But, once I do get it home I will measure...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-27-2013, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,072
Posted By CarCollector
That's weird. The owner's manual that came with...

That's weird. The owner's manual that came with the trailer when it was new, says that there's a waste tank on the trailer. Guess I'll have to actually go look with my own eyes.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-26-2013, 05:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By CarCollector
That sounds like a great idea on cleaning it. I...

That sounds like a great idea on cleaning it. I was thinking bleach would be a good idea as over time it evaporates out of water. I have no idea on what the pipes are made off. I will have to...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-26-2013, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,072
Posted By CarCollector
1964 Overlander waste questions

According to the owner's manual that came with my 1964 Overlander, we have a waste tank for the toilet. Does the grey water also go in there?

It's been sitting for 5 years, doesn't smell of...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-26-2013, 04:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,190
Posted By CarCollector
Wasps in filling hole

I noticed on my 1964 Overlander that the area you put clean water into has a wasp nest and no cap.

Where can I get a cap? And, what's the best way to get them out? Can I do it without...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 02-26-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,737
Posted By CarCollector
Missing storage door on 1964 Overlander

I'm missing one of the storage doors on the 64 Overlander I just bought this past weekend. It's on the passager side (where the entry door is) right beind the rear tire under the twin bed. Anyone...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-26-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 682
Posted By CarCollector
Shower curtain

I've got a 1964 Overlander that I just bought and will be bringing home soon. We are planning to take our first camping trip in March with a family close to home for just a night to make sure...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-26-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
Any idea where I can find out how many were built...

Any idea where I can find out how many were built in 1964? And even better would be how many came from Ohio.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-25-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
Well that's pretty cool. That just makes me want...

Well that's pretty cool. That just makes me want to keep it as original as possible even more.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-25-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
I've posted pictures up.

I've posted pictures up.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-25-2013, 01:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
Thanks everyone for the help so far.

Thanks everyone for the help so far.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-25-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
Here is all but the last four digits of my...

Here is all but the last four digits of my trailer's vin. SO2642. I will let you know that the last four numbers start with 00, then have 2 digits. I know with cars that means it was one of the...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-24-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
There is a drawer below the fridge. Is that...

There is a drawer below the fridge. Is that normal or custom?
Forum: Member Introductions 02-24-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,386
Posted By CarCollector
Photos of our 1964 Overlander. Original?

https://www.airforums.com/photos/browseimages.php?do=member&imageuser=73621
There you should find photos of our Overlander. We are planning to bring it home today, my neighbor that complains about...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-14-2013, 09:27 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
We will be using it quite a few times before I...

We will be using it quite a few times before I even get a chance to do some major mods or restoration to it. If we like the way it currently is then it stays. If we think it needs something else...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-13-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
We have been assured that it doesn't leak. We...

We have been assured that it doesn't leak. We know the current owners through my best friend, so I'm not worried about getting screwed over.

We have about 4 camping trips planned in it this...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-13-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
Oh, forgot to mention. He said it has all the...

Oh, forgot to mention. He said it has all the orginal glass too, that none of it has ever been broken and it's the louver style glass.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-13-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
Haha, thanks for the correction, going crazy with...

Haha, thanks for the correction, going crazy with tax season and came here for a little break then the darn phone rings.

I might have to try that out. If not, I could see what the fabric stores...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-13-2013, 04:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
Talked to the current owner yesterday. Seems my...

Talked to the current owner yesterday. Seems my 10 yr old was wrong in more ways than one on the camper, lol. It has twin beds in the middle and a groucho in the front. It is all original and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-13-2013, 04:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,720
Posted By CarCollector
Sounds like as long as we go with the Pro or...

Sounds like as long as we go with the Pro or Hensley we will be happy. We don't get many high winds around here, except for in the winter, so I'm not too worried about that. But anything to make it...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-06-2013, 01:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,720
Posted By CarCollector
Hensley makes auto stuff? My maiden name is...

Hensley makes auto stuff? My maiden name is Hensley. Something I never knew, lol.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-06-2013, 01:27 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 37,094
Posted By CarCollector
We will be using a 67 1/2 ton Burb and a 63 1/2...

We will be using a 67 1/2 ton Burb and a 63 1/2 lifted Chevy 4x4 truck to pull our 64 Overlander from time to time. Both of them could easily do that job.

What we use right now for towing is a...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-06-2013, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
She's convinced it's is a dinette. I even asked...

She's convinced it's is a dinette. I even asked her if it looked like what's in our pop-up (a true dinette) and she says yes.
Forum: Member Introductions 02-06-2013, 12:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
Kevin, We were orginially told by another...

Kevin,

We were orginially told by another friend that they thought it was a 30 footer. But after confirming with the owners it is a 26 foot Overlander (their words, lol) and is a 1964. No...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-06-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
She said it had 2 benches facing the table. I had...

She said it had 2 benches facing the table. I had thought maybe she was wrong. Maybe she just doesn't remember correctly either. Who knows. We will find out once we get it. Either way it's not a big...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-06-2013, 10:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,144
Posted By CarCollector
Getting our 1st Airstream, w/ a question

Hi all. Well, we are doing it. We finally have found an Airstream in great condition that is in our price range after keeping our eyes open for about 5 years. It's a 1964 Overlander that we are...
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