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Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,820
Posted By sequoyah101
I know this is blasphemy to some. OK. ...

I know this is blasphemy to some. OK.


Ours is a 2008 and I remodeled it extensively taking out the single bed and building an aluminum skeleton wood clad set of bunks, headboard and then much...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,820
Posted By sequoyah101
Nailed it!

Boy! Did you nail it or what? Real or contrived the fear of the chicom flu has really warped consumption and I hope it is just an anomaly that will go away with things resetting to the norm...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-28-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,444
Posted By sequoyah101
'08 27FB, wet and failed plywood along the back. ...

'08 27FB, wet and failed plywood along the back. Pulled up the flooring since I was doing a remodel anyway, drilled small holes from top, pulled back belly pan, epoxied water resistant and otherwise...
Forum: On The Road... 06-23-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,447
Posted By sequoyah101
Not a crabby old man at all. Since when does...

Not a crabby old man at all. Since when does expecting people to not have their heads completely up their _____ and saying something about it constitute being crabby?


Seems like the stores...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-13-2019, 07:40 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,404
Posted By sequoyah101
An inspiring but disconcerting thread. ...

An inspiring but disconcerting thread.



I too have a smashed part of my tank cover. I laid it off to more klutz damage by the previous owner having run over a curb or something but now I...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-12-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,404
Posted By sequoyah101
Trust only yourself. Even if you don't know much...

Trust only yourself. Even if you don't know much you know more than most wrench monkeys they hire these days (or ever for that matter). By the time I hire something done and monitor the work or fix...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-12-2019, 10:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,816
Posted By sequoyah101
Lemon Law? Most of the problems you...

Lemon Law?


Most of the problems you describe have little or nothing to do with it being a diesel and instead have more to do with it being a crummy build.


I'd start the process of getting...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-17-2019, 10:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,194
Posted By sequoyah101
Owning an Airstream is like towing an airplane...

Owning an Airstream is like towing an airplane through a minefield. They seem to be in search of anything that can damage them and repairing is time consuming and expensive and none of it easy. ...
Forum: Trailer Values 06-21-2015, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,105
Posted By sequoyah101
Sold Data Base

Once upon a time, about a year ago, someone was keeping a database of Airstreams for sale and sold. I lost the link to it.

I have searched for hours for it. Does anyone remember it and know...
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-16-2015, 01:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By sequoyah101
You can see my remodel here: ...

You can see my remodel here: https://www.airforums.com/forums/f46/2007-27fb-se-remodel-122489.html

I don't know what happened to the pictures but you can see them here: - Photo Gallery...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-15-2015, 10:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,942
Posted By sequoyah101
I am shocked to say that I spent many hours and...

I am shocked to say that I spent many hours and right at $7K to remodel ours. That included stainless outside add ons, cushions, ultra-leather, wood, finish materials and a new recliner.

I've...
Forum: General Interior Topics 01-24-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
The trailer is now in the storage location. I...

The trailer is now in the storage location. I survived another trip up I-45 and US 75 through Dallas. That section of road has been under near continuous construction for nearly 30 years. Someday...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-16-2014, 09:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,128
Posted By sequoyah101
1. Floor rot particularly on the rear because of...

1. Floor rot particularly on the rear because of the unsealed joint at the top of the trunk behind the belt trim.
2. Volunteer to wash it. You'll find everything on the outside.
3. Check the...
Forum: Vintage Kin 10-12-2014, 06:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,092
Posted By sequoyah101
Big job but easier with the interior out.

Big job but easier with the interior out.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-12-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,624
Posted By sequoyah101
If you bent the jacks you probably bent the frame...

If you bent the jacks you probably bent the frame cross members as well or stripped some of the threads out of the inboard mounting holes. The metal there is not very thick.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-12-2014, 06:04 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 14,406
Posted By sequoyah101
Mine went 135,000ish to front end rebuild. ...

Mine went 135,000ish to front end rebuild. Replaced the factory unit bearings with Spintech lockouts that use real roller bearings. Now have to do the steering box since it has some play in it. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-12-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 14,406
Posted By sequoyah101
One more won't hurt. Is a Dodge Cummins a good...

One more won't hurt. Is a Dodge Cummins a good tow vehicle? Do bees buzz? I much prefer the pre DEF engines and bought a daily driver to save mine for as long as I can. It is an '04.5. She is...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-12-2014, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
Another public update for my rebuild record. ...

Another public update for my rebuild record.

I buttoned up the belly today using 3/16"x3/4" head rivets and some 1"x1/8" aluminum strips that I riveted over the belly skin as reinforcement. I...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-01-2014, 08:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,903
Posted By sequoyah101
Sounds like they think the economy for buying...

Sounds like they think the economy for buying double price trailers is much better than I think it is. They must also believe that the EPA mileage requirements will not cut the size of the tow...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-01-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,696
Posted By sequoyah101
I am thinking about cutting the Atwood coupler...

I am thinking about cutting the Atwood coupler off and putting on a Bull Dog forged coupler.

What is the principal problem with the Atwood? I figured that since the Anderson makes a couple and...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 09-27-2014, 10:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,609
Posted By sequoyah101
I had figured on the bed of the truck but...

I had figured on the bed of the truck but concerned about theft. I guess you have a camper shell and route the exhaust out of the truck somehow or do you just have an open bed?

The rear bumper...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 09-23-2014, 10:01 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 83,328
Posted By sequoyah101
Those little drawer slides way in the back are...

Those little drawer slides way in the back are sure hard to reach to get the screws in place!
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-23-2014, 09:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,354
Posted By sequoyah101
Nice work. I takes a lot of time and fitting.

Nice work. I takes a lot of time and fitting.
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-23-2014, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
Repurposed night stand

Night stand now used as a corner table
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-23-2014, 09:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
9/23/14 Update

Jury duty yesterday. I was my usual charming self and got released on the first round. I have been called many times but have never sat on a jury. I attribute it to having an opinion and what I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-21-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
PS A lot of AS remodelers already know this...

PS

A lot of AS remodelers already know this but if you build new stuff build from the center out to the sides. Measure across the trailer and find the centerline and make that your witness mark...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-21-2014, 09:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
Looks like not much progress since the first...

Looks like not much progress since the first posting of July 12 but a lot has been done since then. It just takes time. Much closer to being finished.

The Bedroom is just about finished. I need...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-20-2014, 10:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,862
Posted By sequoyah101
The dreaded no caulk beneath the trim top of the...

The dreaded no caulk beneath the trim top of the rear bumper trunk leak. Lots of repair procedures posted in lots of places on the forum. Airstream really botched this and never came clean on it...
Forum: 1994 - 1996 Excella 09-18-2014, 02:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,142
Posted By sequoyah101
Did you get the 8" or 5.5" mattress?

Did you get the 8" or 5.5" mattress?
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-14-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
Just an update to keep track of my slow progress....

Just an update to keep track of my slow progress. Rain here and cooler but humid. The AC keeps up pretty well in the trailer but flogs out the condensation. Solar shades on windows helped a lot...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-03-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 169
Views: 17,373
Posted By sequoyah101
Cummins 5.9 rules! My son just pulled a 30'...

Cummins 5.9 rules! My son just pulled a 30' three axle cargo trailer 2500 miles from the East Coast across Wyoming and on to Idaho. Crossed the scales at just over 30k. At about 60 mph on the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-02-2014, 08:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
Thank you. It is slow. A lot of fitting and...

Thank you. It is slow. A lot of fitting and then it still doesn't meet standards for me.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-01-2014, 08:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,876
Posted By sequoyah101
Yes, I did the welding. If you wanted to go...

Yes, I did the welding.

If you wanted to go extreme you could make the bulkheads out of 1/2" aluminum tube then face it with 1/4" ply. Like a stress box. Very strong but very extreme.

Lots of...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 08-31-2014, 08:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,876
Posted By sequoyah101
1. I used cabinet grade plywood. The...

1. I used cabinet grade plywood. The lightweight stuff the AS uses won't hold screws very well. 1/2" should be fine but AS uses 3/4". I'l use cabinet grade again if I ever take out the rest of...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-31-2014, 08:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
Progress in the last month

A few pictures of progress. Slow but still progress. Since last posting I've gotten all the drawers built and set, drawer and doors done, edge banding, stain, three coats of varnish, rewired the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-05-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,937
Posted By sequoyah101
I thought about this but the heater is in the way...

I thought about this but the heater is in the way on the 27FB.
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-05-2014, 09:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,576
Posted By sequoyah101
Looks nice. Like the range top. Thinking of...

Looks nice. Like the range top. Thinking of similar and a convection microwave.
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-15-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Posted By sequoyah101
To put in two recliners, as others have said, you...

To put in two recliners, as others have said, you would need to relocate the furnace. AS didn't make remodeling easy since they sort of randomly scattered things around that have vents through the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-13-2014, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
More pictures

Actually, I do have a couple more pictures. I did not realize the number in a post is limited.

These are the bed frames without the decking of course.

The top back center piece is wide so I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-13-2014, 10:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
In response to your query. No more pictures...

In response to your query.

No more pictures for now. I used proportioned floor plan screen shots for layout and it came out pretty well. The slope outward from the floor just adds planning...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 07-12-2014, 09:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,284
Posted By sequoyah101
Somebody put a 3/4 and a bunk in.

Somebody put a 3/4 and a bunk in.
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-12-2014, 08:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,013
Posted By sequoyah101
2007 27FB SE Remodel

Crummy pictures with iPhone. Disassembly after trial fit. Now for final fit, drawers, drawer fronts, doors, hardware, and finish.

Frames are made out of welded aluminum tubing the faced with oak...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-08-2014, 09:40 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 946
Posted By sequoyah101
BTW, I have at least one corner cabinet, the...

BTW, I have at least one corner cabinet, the bottom frame for the "full" size bed and some front sofa pieces if anyone wants them. Free to a good home.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-08-2014, 09:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 946
Posted By sequoyah101
2007 Safari "Wood" Finish

Has anyone tried to duplicate the "wood" finish in this model of Safari on actual oak or can anyone tell me what Airstream or their supplier use for finish? Some of the corner trim seems to be oak....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-01-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 62,683
Posted By sequoyah101
There are even interior units that will fit in a...

There are even interior units that will fit in a cabinet and blow downward like a ceiling register.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-01-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 62,683
Posted By sequoyah101
That is just one of the things I dislike, the...

That is just one of the things I dislike, the noise. The design is inherently inefficient anyway with the return so near the discharge and all that.

I'm anxious to get started. Even using one of...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 06-01-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,459
Posted By sequoyah101
I am of the view that they all leak somewhere...

I am of the view that they all leak somewhere sometime. Just a question of when and where not if. The water spray testing is a gimmick. They would be much better off with positive inside air...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-31-2014, 08:54 PM
Replies: 160
Views: 62,683
Posted By sequoyah101
I'm thinking of cannibalizing a dual pipe...

I'm thinking of cannibalizing a dual pipe windowless unit and using one for the front and one for the back. Fredrich makes a nice 13,500 btu heat pump and one can have two of those for the price of...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 05-30-2014, 12:27 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,459
Posted By sequoyah101
I also found all sorts of crap under the floor,...

I also found all sorts of crap under the floor, the cabinets, everywhere. Sorry craftsmanship and little or no pride of work or construction. Just sorry. I also find the cabinetry is shoddy. ...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 05-29-2014, 11:57 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,459
Posted By sequoyah101
BTW, I see a little bump and a rivet that is a...

BTW, I see a little bump and a rivet that is a little proud of the skin, can I have my martini now?
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