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Forum: Member Introductions 10-28-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By Buttercup
Been a while....

Yes it has. Getting to the end of my career, eventually. But still Streaming!!
Forum: Member Introductions 10-28-2023, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 593
Posted By Buttercup
Buttercup is back!!!

Hello Everyone!

Buttercup is back. Our old email address associated with our account changed years ago so it took a while to log in and get back up and running. We have been on the forums since...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-14-2017, 09:40 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,212
Posted By Buttercup
Here's what I did (and am still doing)

OK, I mulled it over all night (on night shift). We were ready to go out and get 6 - 5 gallon jugs of water and a pump to provide us water for the 16 days we will be out at Burning man but that...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-14-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,212
Posted By Buttercup
This tank does not have a roof vent, it is only...

This tank does not have a roof vent, it is only vented via small plastic tube to a hole next to the fill pipe.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-14-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,212
Posted By Buttercup
NO!! - I left the fill cap off and the little...

NO!! - I left the fill cap off and the little door wide open. Someone would have to go through a lot of trouble to do that kind of sabotage when they could more easily pour sugar in my gas tank...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-14-2017, 03:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,212
Posted By Buttercup
I searched far and wide - haven't seen any other...

I searched far and wide - haven't seen any other examples of anybody doing the same bone head move I made and haven't seen anybody else actually discovering mice in their potable water tank. I do...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-13-2017, 11:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,212
Posted By Buttercup
Mice in potable water tank

I haven't posted in a long time but this one is just too bizarre to NOT post. We are getting ready for 2 weeks in the desert (Burning Man) and getting the motorhome all ready to go. We were cleaning...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-05-2015, 06:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 451
Posted By Buttercup
1970 Airstream Caravanner 25 - Connecticut

Title: 1970 Airstream Caravanner 25 - Connecticut
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Fully Reconditioned. Has awning, rock guards, Fantastic Fan in the front, catalytic heater,...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-01-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 466
Posted By Buttercup
1970 Airstream Caravanner 25 - Connecticut

Title: 1970 Airstream Caravanner 25 - Connecticut
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Fully Reconditioned. Has awning, rock guards, Fantastic Fan in the front, catalytic heater,...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-06-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 414
Posted By Buttercup
1970 Airstream Caravanner 25 - Connecticut

Title: 1970 Airstream Caravanner 25 - Connecticut
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Fully Reconditioned. Has awning, rock guards, Fantastic Fan in the front, catalytic heater,...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-01-2014, 05:21 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By Buttercup
Vintage Bambi for a photo shoot.

Wanted: A vintage Bambi Airstream for a photo shoot. Must be available and in Lincoln by September 3, and would stay in southeast Nebraska area until September 6. If you have suggestions regarding...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-06-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,757
Posted By Buttercup
PM me your name and/or WBCCI number and address...

PM me your name and/or WBCCI number and address and I'll check.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-05-2014, 07:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,757
Posted By Buttercup
Bill, The VAC will be holding our Rendezvous in...

Bill, The VAC will be holding our Rendezvous in Buffalo, WY the weekend prior to the International Rally. You are welcome to stop by and visit us. Our schedule is HERE...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-23-2014, 02:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 682
Posted By Buttercup
1970 Airstream Caravanner 25 - Connecticut

Title: 1970 Airstream Caravanner 25 - Connecticut
We just listed our 1970 Airstream Caravanner for Sale on Airstream Classifieds.

Year: 1970 Make: Airstream Model: Caravanner ...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-10-2014, 04:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 892
Posted By Buttercup
Trailer Wanted for Photo Shoot

Jim Powell (Jim Powell Photography (https://jphoto.com/)) is is looking for a trailer of any size, polished or unpolished for a catalogue - The Field (The Field Outfitting Company...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 04-03-2014, 12:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,397
Posted By Buttercup
Craig - how did you join? Online or by sending in...

Craig - how did you join? Online or by sending in a check? I see an incomplete profile for you on the VAC Site but I didn't see a completed payment through PayPal - did you try to register there and...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 04-02-2014, 05:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,397
Posted By Buttercup
VAC E-Newsletter

The VACs E-Newsletter is now available online. You can download your copy HERE (https://vintageairstreamclub.com/resources/vac-news/finish/7-vac-online-newsletter/115-vac-newsletter-mar-apr-2014).
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 04-01-2014, 03:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,373
Posted By Buttercup
Puyallup RV Show

I was contacted by Dave Helgeson, Show Director for the Puyallup RV Show. He is looking for Vintage trailers to attend his event May 1st - 4th at the Washington State Fair & Events Center in...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 03-30-2014, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 942
Posted By Buttercup
You are talking about the power cord for the...

You are talking about the power cord for the fridge? There should be an outlet mounted inside that compartment door to plug in the fridge. It should normally be plugged in there all the time and is...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 02-23-2014, 12:18 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,569
Posted By Buttercup
VAC Schedule for International

I posted a tentative schedule for the VAC gathering at International for 2014 in Gillette. You can see it at https://vintageairstreamclub.com/resources/vac-international-schedule.
We will be showing...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-22-2014, 11:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 16,288
Posted By Buttercup
That is correct.:wally:

That is correct.:wally:
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-15-2013, 10:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,223
Posted By Buttercup
Looking for old 5330???

Its at the Reno Airport.
https://archnevada.com/AirForums/fr_721_size640.jpg
Forum: Axles 08-26-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 20,528
Posted By Buttercup
That doesn't look like a normal bend or what I...

That doesn't look like a normal bend or what I would term a curve. That looks like a bend and a twist. The picture is dark but it certainly looks not like a curve but more like an abrupt bend.

You...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-23-2013, 10:50 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
Just an update - to insulate the moisture...

Just an update - to insulate the moisture separator components to preserve the heat content in the vaporous ammonia sections will not actually help as it will likely induce extra moisture to pass...
Forum: On The Road... 08-03-2013, 07:57 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,147
Posted By Buttercup
Jack - I'll call you - had the same problem for...

Jack - I'll call you - had the same problem for YEARS! My problem turned out to be too much cooling airflow going through the back of the fridge when we were going down the road. I baffled the...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-31-2013, 02:19 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
Good point, I don't know really where the problem...

Good point, I don't know really where the problem is. It's the Hydrogen that is flammable. I'll research that. I would like to know myself.
Forum: Refrigerators 07-31-2013, 01:13 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
I got an Amish rebuilt. I wanted to get a new...

I got an Amish rebuilt. I wanted to get a new unit but they didn't have any. So I took the rebuilt. About all I could say is that the heavier tubing probably doesn't have any great advantage over...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-25-2013, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By Buttercup
The F code is a flame failure to ignite. I can...

The F code is a flame failure to ignite. I can only think of 2 things that might cause that. One is a bad board/igniter circuit (most likely) and perhaps a dirty or cracked igniter probe and or...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-23-2013, 05:08 PM
Replies: 437
Views: 51,059
Posted By Buttercup
I find it interesting that the largest kind of...

I find it interesting that the largest kind of Airstreams for sale on WBCCI's Classified (https://wbcci.org/resources/classifieds/288-for-sale-trailers-motorhomes) listings is big box Class-A Diesel...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-21-2013, 07:18 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 15,288
Posted By Buttercup
I think (hope) the Motorhome issue is done now....

I think (hope) the Motorhome issue is done now. It's time to make room for a new demographic and way of doing business. I have lots of good impressions of the folks who are stepping up to the plate...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-18-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,986
Posted By Buttercup
OK - above your stove/cooktop there is a cabinet....

OK - above your stove/cooktop there is a cabinet. There you should find a switch that shows "Front" and "Back". That is for the AC only - if you are on shore power or generator, you can only have one...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 07-18-2013, 01:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,317
Posted By Buttercup
euh...I thought only motorhomes had gennys on...

euh...I thought only motorhomes had gennys on them.
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-16-2013, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,986
Posted By Buttercup
Your welcome. That solenoid is not very expensive...

Your welcome. That solenoid is not very expensive I think and it is easy to replace if it is damaged.

Now, you will have to check your Chassis battery to be sure it is charged enough to start the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-16-2013, 07:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,986
Posted By Buttercup
Yes, that would not be normal. I believe that...

Yes, that would not be normal. I believe that someone changed the wiring for the control wires to that solenoid. It should only be on when needed to help start the engine.

In my motor home the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-15-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,986
Posted By Buttercup
When the coach or chassis battery is turned off,...

When the coach or chassis battery is turned off, there should be no current to the solenoids at all. But normally, they are probably left on as mine are almost all of the time. They would stay...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-15-2013, 09:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 785
Posted By Buttercup
Vintage trailer for exhibit needed

I was contacted with a request for a refurbished vintage trailer for a museum exhibit for the LeMay Museum (https://www.lemaymuseum.org/). The request is from Amy Brooks who is the collections...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 07-15-2013, 04:20 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,093
Posted By Buttercup
I still have to get it in the Blue Beret and the...

I still have to get it in the Blue Beret and the region 10, 11 & 12 newsletters. At International several people expressed an interest in coming so I do expect a few more to show up, but not the 25...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 07-15-2013, 01:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,093
Posted By Buttercup
We scored a bunch of Tom Mix cowboy movies -...

We scored a bunch of Tom Mix cowboy movies - we'll have movies every night for those who want to watch. These are movies filmed in the Alabama Hills.
Forum: Tires 07-14-2013, 05:08 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 33,359
Posted By Buttercup
Poll submitted for my blowout. I did learn that...

Poll submitted for my blowout. I did learn that there IS a warranty for the wheel - but you have to present it to the company for replacement and of course I no longer have that tire. I found the...
Forum: Tires 07-13-2013, 12:28 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 33,359
Posted By Buttercup
Had my first ever blowout. But knowing our...

Had my first ever blowout. But knowing our trailer, it was not the first blowout it has seen based on damage to the wheel well we had since we picked it up.

I heard a noise that sounded like a...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-11-2013, 07:52 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
I would need to see more pictures of what Howie...

I would need to see more pictures of what Howie did but no, I have not built a wall. The sides of my fridge are tight against the cabinet on one side and the wall on the other side is where the bar...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-10-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
Just for fun - check this out. It is really not...

Just for fun - check this out. It is really not much different than how our fridges run, only ours run in a continuous cycle whereas these run for a few hours before needing a recharge. But same...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-10-2013, 08:31 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 15,288
Posted By Buttercup
I remember that and I thought it was an egregious...

I remember that and I thought it was an egregious display of aggression by a couple of WBCCI members who SHOULD have been grieved! The fact that Leo let that go is a testament to the fact that like...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-09-2013, 06:27 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
The ambient conditions were actually quite cool...

The ambient conditions were actually quite cool when we first left home. Perhaps in the '60s and '70s so I knew I had plenty of cooling. But in one measurement I saw that the temperature of the gas...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-09-2013, 10:27 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
I have used a piece of MDF to baffle off the air...

I have used a piece of MDF to baffle off the air flow. Thought I posted a picture of it before.

190574

I believe I will incorporate a thing that will deflect all airflow up and allow me to...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-09-2013, 12:00 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
Well, once again I found the temperatures going...

Well, once again I found the temperatures going up while we were on the road. Started measuring temperatures and saw the boiler at 340, boiler outlet at 190, condenser inlet at 130 (too low) and ...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-07-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 15,288
Posted By Buttercup
Sorry about the delay, the downloads should now...

Sorry about the delay, the downloads should now work for the recordings. I had a little typo in there.
Forum: Refrigerators 07-06-2013, 10:00 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
Well, I have seen several units that have lots of...

Well, I have seen several units that have lots of years on then and are still plugging away. The only real problem you can have with these units is getting a hole in the unit and venting the pressure...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-06-2013, 09:56 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 15,288
Posted By Buttercup
I have the final meeting audio files uploaded to...

I have the final meeting audio files uploaded to the site. I have not made any MP3's yet of the audio - that will have to wait a few days when I get back to civilization. CLICK HERE...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-04-2013, 11:46 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 26,116
Posted By Buttercup
Longevity from a rebuilt unit?

Longevity from a rebuilt unit?
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