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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-17-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By Santart
Solved (partly)

Battery behind propane for electric hitch only. Locked door behind and to the left (curbside) had the actual house battery but I just finally got the key to open it. Still looking for answers for the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-17-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 586
Posted By Santart
Fuse panel location please!

Early 1980's International 30' CB. Found breaker box in closet but no 12-volt fuse panel to be found. Any hints where to find it? Inside or outside?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-10-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 673
Posted By Santart
An Electrical Mystery

Looked at a 1981 International for sale and found A/C inoperative as well as all three Fantastic fans. Lights work so I checked breakers. Unit was plugged in and my no contact tester assured me there...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-08-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,848
Posted By Santart
Got into it today. Drained oil, removed wiring,...

Got into it today. Drained oil, removed wiring, removed hydraulic block. Tried to get motor off and it was frozen in place. Removed entire tank and beat on the bracket with a hammer until it yielded....
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-08-2013, 09:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,848
Posted By Santart
Leveler Jacks

My 2000 LY has PowerGear vertical hydraulic tank levelers. Motor and pump started screaming a while back and it is time to something about it before my summer trip. Anyone else have to replace the...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 12-14-2011, 10:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,321
Posted By Santart
Think I found the trouble. Removed the panel...

Think I found the trouble. Removed the panel below the passenger side of the dash and found two vacuum control modules. When the A/C is in the normal position, the top one pulls in and air comes out....
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 12-14-2011, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,321
Posted By Santart
Dash Air Conditioner Problems

A good time of year to be working on this since we are in Texas and it is too hot to mess with it in the summer. But in the summer for some time now, the A/C cools things down okay until awhile later...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-28-2010, 07:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,797
Posted By Santart
My experience was as long as you are running the...

My experience was as long as you are running the propane fired furnace you are okay. The only freezing problem I endured was by leaving my fresh water supply hose connected at night and having to...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-10-2010, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,265
Posted By Santart
Air filter

2000 LY MH 30' Have any of you changed the air filter for the engine. I see a box about the right size under the chassis above the right front wheel with the induction hoses attached, but how do you...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-15-2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,012
Posted By Santart
Go from the inside only!

I've been through this. Look at:
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f312/repairing-a-delaminated-mh-wall-from-the-inside-part-one-36557.html
and:...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 01-05-2009, 04:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,724
Posted By Santart
All the bumping negated anyone answering your...

All the bumping negated anyone answering your question. Gas mileage will be an average of 9 MPG. Plusses are it is an Airstream and was perhaps built better than most. Minuses are it is a fibreglass...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-20-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,261
Posted By Santart
We'll be there!

We've been looking forward to the Blanco rally for a long time. Is the Real Ale brewery tour on for Friday? Jim, are you out there? We missed the tour last year; hope we can get there early Friday.
Forum: On The Road... 06-27-2008, 07:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,849
Posted By Santart
Change in plans

Many thank yous for all the great responses, maps and ideas. Our plan now in to take the New Mexico/Arizona route in from Texas and gradually work our way to Denver after a brief stay in Breckenridge...
Forum: Washer/Dryer & Dishwashers 06-10-2008, 07:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,846
Posted By Santart
This thing works without a rotor. Bouncing and...

This thing works without a rotor. Bouncing and jostling action. Kinda like an Airstream on the road!

All you need is to buy a five gallon bucket with a lid. Put your clothes inside, add a little...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-03-2008, 11:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,928
Posted By Santart
Another two cents worth...

This copied from the Eternabond website tells you he or his supplier is full of it:

EternaBond OneStep Miracle RV Roof Tape is 4" wide and 37' long. Specifically designed for the RV'er....
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-02-2008, 07:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,928
Posted By Santart
I never use paint thinner for surface prep for...

I never use paint thinner for surface prep for ANY material as it leaves an oily surface. Lacquer thinner is used for nearly all surfaces and materials because it gets the oils off. That might be the...
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,849
Posted By Santart
Crossing the Great Divide

Planning to go through Denver this summer, then on to Utah to spend a month at their National Parks array. What will be the easiest climb over and across the Rockies? Are there any difficult passes...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-07-2008, 09:53 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,420
Posted By Santart
On the left

Here is where it is on my LY 30. Don't know why they moved it to the right but it is nice here next to the side view mirror.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 03-16-2008, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,797
Posted By Santart
How low can you go?

Talking here about front ends, suspensions, air bags and too little clearance between the tops of the wheels and the bottoms of the fenders. There are times, especially when entering an RV park that...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-28-2008, 06:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 10,092
Posted By Santart
If that is so, why do I consistently have a layer...

If that is so, why do I consistently have a layer of white frost on the well insulated roof of my house on mornings when outside temps are as high as 35-40?
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-27-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,902
Posted By Santart
I was able to see a single image on each PDF but...

I was able to see a single image on each PDF but I understand the setup. My best suggestions are as follows: A. Make use of the divider between the steps and the dinette by mounting a set on top with...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-26-2008, 06:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,902
Posted By Santart
Don't you have an end table to the left of the...

Don't you have an end table to the left of the barrel chair? Maybe you can mount a TV on a swivel so it is across from the sofa, and encroaches on the door just a bit when rotated. Or, maybe mount it...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-25-2008, 07:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,902
Posted By Santart
TV location must be a universal dislike on these...

TV location must be a universal dislike on these Land Yachts. I was originally thinking I would put a flat panel LCD over the chair next to the door, and hang it from the cabinet above. It would...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-04-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,909
Posted By Santart
Mine is a 2000. If it is the same setup, pop the...

Mine is a 2000. If it is the same setup, pop the plastic caps off the screw washers, remove the four screws, and the frame comes off. The only thing holding the set in if I remember correctly, is a...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-02-2008, 12:03 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 115,702
Posted By Santart
POTLUCK BBQ Brisket - Frank and Angela -...

POTLUCK
BBQ Brisket - Frank and Angela - SantArt - Also Homemade Fudge
Curry Chicken Vendaloo - ArtStream
Jambalaya - Jim Clark
Gumbo - Overlander & Sea
Chicken & Dumplings - Laura Gobie
Key...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 12-20-2007, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 115,702
Posted By Santart
POTLUCK BBQ Brisket - Frank and Angela -...

POTLUCK
BBQ Brisket - Frank and Angela - SantArt
Curry Chicken Vendaloo - ArtStream
Jambalaya - Jim Clark
Gumbo - Overlander & Sea
Chicken & Dumplings - Laura Gobie
Key Lime Pie-Minnie's Mate...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 12-12-2007, 11:59 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,236
Posted By Santart
Completed

Thanks Overlander63. I replaced the switch, refilled the fluid reservoir and was good to go except there was no parking brake function. Brought it to my local service shop and asked if the brake...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 12-10-2007, 08:30 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 115,702
Posted By Santart
Potluck

POTLUCK

BBQ Brisket - Frank and Angela - SantArt
Curry Chicken Vendaloo - ArtStream
Jambalaya - Jim Clark
Gumbo - Overlander & Sea
Chicken & Dumplings - Laura Gobie
Key Lime Pie-Minnie's...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 12-05-2007, 05:38 PM
Replies: 1,355
Views: 115,702
Posted By Santart
Count me in...

I'll be packing an electric, acoustic, small amp, mixer board, and mic if I have room for all that. Play fill-ins, leads, rhythms... whatever. Just really looking forward to playing lots but need to...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 11-26-2007, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,482
Posted By Santart
I purchased my flooring from Lowes and do not...

I purchased my flooring from Lowes and do not remember the name of it--can find out if you need it. It was chosen not as the "best" flooring available but as the one that matched closest to the...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 11-26-2007, 06:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,482
Posted By Santart
Yep; cats and dogs take a lot of priority. What...

Yep; cats and dogs take a lot of priority. What do you mean by just a framework. Is there not plywood on top? It will be a while before I can take mine apart because we have travel plans. Can you...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 11-24-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,482
Posted By Santart
Tile for the bath.

Not a hundred percent certain yet, but my plan is to put tile in the bath. Carpet is ridiculous under a comode no matter how good your aim is. :innocent: I think I can install a good underlayment,...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 11-24-2007, 12:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,482
Posted By Santart
Removed the carpet!

After fixing all the leaks, I decided it would be a good idea to get to the bottom of things. The carpet was a major PITA to keep clean anyway. The photos show a few of the steps. I had already...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-20-2007, 12:57 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 196,454
Posted By Santart
Too soon to say whether September will work for...

Too soon to say whether September will work for us, but the cold is not a problem after being stranded in a blizzard for two days last year up near Niagara. We did head south as soon as the roads...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-12-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 196,454
Posted By Santart
Fall might be a bit cool. Ft. Davis is a great...

Fall might be a bit cool. Ft. Davis is a great "beat the Texas Summer heat" place. Wonderfully cool in the Summer and not at all crowded. Up at McDonald observatory, it gets chiily even on summer...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-03-2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 196,454
Posted By Santart
I'm up for that!

Name the date and place. I'm in Kerrville. Anywhere else would be my choice or I would have to stay home.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 11-02-2007, 10:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,781
Posted By Santart
Located on your dashboard is a rocker switch...

Located on your dashboard is a rocker switch marked R.Heat. It has three positions although not marked. They are OFF, LOW, and HIGH. With the ignition on, and the engine not running, you will hear...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-27-2007, 06:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,006
Posted By Santart
The problem with all roof sealers is this: There...

The problem with all roof sealers is this: There is no way to be certain of a complete and perfect bond. If there is even a slight imperfection in the sealer bond to the fiberglass, no matter what...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-15-2007, 05:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,122
Posted By Santart
Smile Let me think about it... Naw! Maybe next...

Let me think about it... Naw! Maybe next year. What kind of steaks? It might take three weeks.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-14-2007, 09:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,122
Posted By Santart
Repairing a delaminated MH wall from the inside Part Two

The hard part was completed in "Repairing a delaminated MH wall from the inside Part One." This is the gravy. I used foamboard adhesive to fasten each of the two layers of insulation which were three...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-06-2007, 10:03 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 196,454
Posted By Santart
Everyone and his brother...

... plays guitar and me and my bro too since about 1959. Play 'em and build 'em too. All styles of music any key, an where, any time! Strictly by ear. Love it!
Frank
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-06-2007, 04:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,073
Posted By Santart
Thank you

I appreciate what I have learned here and aim to give back what I can. Restoration is my business but my experience is mostly around furniture, antiques, and old houses. Strange how different RV's...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-06-2007, 04:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,073
Posted By Santart
I don't know if you have a driver's side door or...

I don't know if you have a driver's side door or just a window. On mine there is a door but just a window on the passenger side. FYI, under the leather covered panel on the passenger side is the same...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-06-2007, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,073
Posted By Santart
The bulge before repair was an eighteen inch...

The bulge before repair was an eighteen inch radius in a distance of eight inches wide and the entire length from roof to rail. I must say it was quite noticeable. Now it has some distortion but is...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-05-2007, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,073
Posted By Santart
The opening you see is the original termination...

The opening you see is the original termination of the fiberglass side where it meets the driver's door. That seam was the source of the major part of the leakage. It actually became wider as the...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-04-2007, 05:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,978
Posted By Santart
I have posted a new thread with photos and...

I have posted a new thread with photos and information. Go to: Repairing a delaminated MH wall from the inside Part One. Part two will follow when it is completed. I am also going to put up some...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-03-2007, 06:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,073
Posted By Santart
What me worry? (Alfred E. Newman)

Desperate times call for desperate measures! It was either cut into it or drop thousands of dollars for someone else to cut into it. And from what I have experienced of others messing with my RV, I...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-03-2007, 05:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,073
Posted By Santart
Repairing a delaminated MH wall from the inside Part One

The images show my story step by step. The outside wall behind the drivers door on my 30' Land Yacht MH was seriously bulging from the rain entering through an opened seam on the door frame as well...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-03-2007, 11:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,006
Posted By Santart
The roof is fiberglass and should not be coated....

The roof is fiberglass and should not be coated. Clean it with a product intended for fiberglass and a stiff brush to get into the textured crevices. I use Gel Gloss Wash Concentrate available from...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-02-2007, 04:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,978
Posted By Santart
No problems at all. I finished replacing the...

No problems at all. I finished replacing the carpet with wood. Got most of the wall finished this weekend and will try to complete it tomorrow. Have about fifty photos to post and will by the end of...
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