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Forum: Winter Living 02-05-2019, 09:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,958
Posted By awetsch
So far so good

Just thought I'd give an update on how winter is going. We have about 2ft of snow on the ground and temps have gotten below 0. About 10 different relatives have stayed in our trailer and have...
Forum: Winter Living 11-15-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,028
Posted By awetsch
I’m expecting an average of 0 degrees at night...

I’m expecting an average of 0 degrees at night and potentially down to -30 below. Also 2-5ft of snow on the ground.
Forum: Winter Living 11-05-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,028
Posted By awetsch
Almost ready for winter!

I wanted to give an update on my project of preparing my Overlander for a harsh (hopefully) winter of cold and snow. I cut the foam board this weekend and secured to the plywood. The sewer drain hose...
Forum: Winter Living 10-22-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,958
Posted By awetsch
Started the process this weekend. Framed out the...

Started the process this weekend. Framed out the skirting with plywood. Built a drain pipe and wrapped it in Reflectix and 3M foil tape. Next time it’s attaching the foam boards and insulating the...
Forum: Winter Living 10-18-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,958
Posted By awetsch
Thanks everyone. The trailer is winterized so no...

Thanks everyone. The trailer is winterized so no water will be flowing so I’m not concerned about how cold it gets inside or underneath. I purchased waste pipe and insulation so there will be a semi...
Forum: Winter Living 10-16-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,958
Posted By awetsch
Thanks Bob. After looking into it more yesterday...

Thanks Bob. After looking into it more yesterday and going off of your advice, I am going to store the battery and not mess with the 12v system this year. Especially since wires need to be run in the...
Forum: Winter Living 10-15-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,958
Posted By awetsch
Yes of course the battery. That is my top...

Yes of course the battery. That is my top priority right now. The issue is my battery doesn’t charge when I’m plugged into shore power. I have all the original wiring too and there is just a circuit...
Forum: Winter Living 10-12-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,958
Posted By awetsch
Hooked up all winter at our vacation cabin

Hello,
So I've been reading a lot of posts on here about preparing for winter camping, but I haven't found all of the info I need for my exact situation.
We recently purchased a property with a...
Forum: Our Community 11-20-2014, 04:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 730
Posted By awetsch
Looking for vintage Airstream to spotlight at show

Hello everyone,
I was asked by the organizer of the very high end auto show about finding someone who has an old, hopefully 50's, 60's Airstream that is perfectly restored and is towed with a...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-05-2014, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By awetsch
Yes, it is comforting knowing that we did all of...

Yes, it is comforting knowing that we did all of the work. I've learned more about trailers in the past few months than I every thought I would know. Thanks to all you people here on the forums to...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-04-2014, 06:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By awetsch
For the countertop I called Forbo, the maker of...

For the countertop I called Forbo, the maker of Marmoleum, directly and asked them about countertop protection because I had heard it needs a different sealant, but they said it doesn't need anything...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-04-2014, 05:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By awetsch
Thanks. This is the first trailer I have ever...

Thanks. This is the first trailer I have ever owned. I've actually never even stayed in any sort of RV so we are excited to use it! We've been tent campers forever. It is the original Princess oven...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-04-2014, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By awetsch
Thanks. We wanted to choose a simple paint that...

Thanks. We wanted to choose a simple paint that would give it a modern feel, but still have the retro green. the last big item on the interior is the curtains, which will really tie in all of the...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-04-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By awetsch
The hubcaps fit the rims, but they are not the...

The hubcaps fit the rims, but they are not the original split rims. I was glad I din't have to purchase new rims so I could keep the hubcaps!
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-04-2014, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By awetsch
Here are the before pics

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Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-04-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By awetsch
More pics

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Forum: 1960 - 1964 Overlander 06-04-2014, 02:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,629
Posted By awetsch
My '61 Overlander project is nearing completion!

So after spending nearly every spare moment of the past few months working on our trailer, we are almost ready to go camping! Since most of the interior was in good shape we did not have to tear out...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 06-02-2014, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 941
Posted By awetsch
Still have the original air compressor for water pressure

Hello everyone,
My 61' Overlander still has the original air compressor which is used to pressurize and pump out the fresh water. I’m not quite sure how to use this properly. Does anyone know if it...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 05-29-2014, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By awetsch
Thanks everyone! I decided to purchase two of...

Thanks everyone! I decided to purchase two of the Theford to Valterra Adapters and a Valterra Viper hose. Does anyone know the size of my black water tank? Are they typically the same size as the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 05-28-2014, 04:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By awetsch
So if i have the thetford style can I just buy...

So if i have the thetford style can I just buy the Camco Revolution or RhinoFLEX and that will have the connector that I need, or do I need to buy a Thetford branded sewer hose?
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 05-28-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By awetsch
Thanks for the input! I do know that I have a 4in...

Thanks for the input! I do know that I have a 4in hole, but I do not know the connection type. Here is the best picture I have of it below. Also, there is no compartment under the trailer for a hose,...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 05-28-2014, 02:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,820
Posted By awetsch
Do I need to have a sewer hose?

So I'm completely new to any type of travel trailer camping, so excuse my ignorance. I'm curious if I need a sewer hose or can I dump directly into a dump station when I park over it?

Thanks!
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-07-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 844
Posted By awetsch
My progress on my '61 Overlander

Hello everyone. I thought I would give a quick update on our progress on restoring our Overlander. Biggest thing is the polish. I've been using the Nuvite G6 and really like the outcome! About 30 hrs...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-09-2014, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,559
Posted By awetsch
You can definitely see the streaks and swirls,...

You can definitely see the streaks and swirls, but compared to what it looked like before it is night and day difference. I don't know if I need a showroom finish considering we do some rough...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 04-09-2014, 05:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,559
Posted By awetsch
I started polishing this weekend with G6

I know that polishing should be one of the last things I do, but after getting the windows sealed and all leaks fixed, I wanted to start polishing before the heat comes so it is a little more...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-20-2014, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,338
Posted By awetsch
Water heater access door a mess!

So I pulled off the sheet metal covering the residential water heater that someone had installed in my airstream only to find butchered aluminum underneath! The metal is all cut up around where the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-19-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 954
Posted By awetsch
Cleaning metal items on the inside

Hello everyone,
I am having a hard time finding any thread that talks about cleaning up the various metal trim/hardware throughout the inside of my trailer. Some items, like the vent/window trim,...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-17-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,749
Posted By awetsch
Putback, things did get a little off course,...

Putback, things did get a little off course, haha, but my questions were answered after talking to Colin and Andy on the phone. Thanks everyone for your answers!
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-27-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,749
Posted By awetsch
That is exactly what I was thinking about doing. ...

That is exactly what I was thinking about doing. I should make sure I have the measurements first. I don't know what to do about the bolt holes sizes, I thought that would be pretty standard, but...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-27-2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,749
Posted By awetsch
Do I need new wheels if I'm getting new axles?

After searching though tons of axle posts, I couldn't find the answer.

After learning that my axles are welded on, I took my '61 Overlander to a trailer store here in town to get a quote to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-29-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,195
Posted By awetsch
Should the window frames be painted?

Someone sloppy painted the interior. I'm trying to figure out if the window frames should be stripped to bare aluminum or if they should be painted? '61 Overlander

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Forum: General Interior Topics 12-29-2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,344
Posted By awetsch
Thanks for the specific answers! My serial number...

Thanks for the specific answers! My serial number is I-261673-D
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-27-2013, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,344
Posted By awetsch
Thanks for the thoughts. I'm planning on doing...

Thanks for the thoughts. I'm planning on doing the axles first, then get it sealed up from the elements and then work on the inside. Where would I find the serial number?
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-26-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,344
Posted By awetsch
'61 Overlander- keep original or update?

So my wife and I are having a hard time figuring out what to keep original and what to replace. Our thought is to use for a few years after restoring it and eventually sell it for something bigger...
Forum: Member Introductions 12-23-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,809
Posted By awetsch
Thanks everyone! The floor is in really good...

Thanks everyone! The floor is in really good shape. I can't find any rot. Where exactly will I see if the axles are welded on? I was told they were, but I was having a hard time finding the weld...
Forum: Member Introductions 12-20-2013, 03:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,809
Posted By awetsch
Just purchased a 1961 Overlander

Hello everyone,
I've never owned any sort of travel trailer before and have enjoyed tent camping for years. Been looking to purchase a trailer for a few months now and I stumbled upon this...
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