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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-24-2021, 05:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By Alden Miller
Yes I did. -Alden

Yes I did.

-Alden
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-13-2020, 04:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By Alden Miller
Thanks! It's all installed and working fine. ...

Thanks! It's all installed and working fine. Thanks to Steve_Bryant, and PTeck from this forum.


-Alden
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-10-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 575
Posted By Alden Miller
Blizzard Install Done!

I finished completing my Blizzard Heat Pump install. I wanted to give a big shout out to Steve_Bryant and Pteck! Both of these guys helped me with questions I had because of Dometic's horrible...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-15-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,349
Posted By Alden Miller
Blizzard Heat Pump Install Question

Hi, I am installing a Dometic Blizzard Heat Pump on my AS. I have installed the Airstream drip cups on the unit and I see that it calls to use a second layer of gaskets so that I don't crush the...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-17-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By Alden Miller
You should be able to find measurements online if...

You should be able to find measurements online if you look the toilet up. I am out in my Airstream for the next three weeks so I can't measure...

I am in Maryland (when I am at home). I believe...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-11-2019, 07:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,703
Posted By Alden Miller
I have a brand new Aqua-Magic V High Profile...

I have a brand new Aqua-Magic V High Profile toilet that you may have if you can arrange pickup or will cover shipping. I had installed it and then found it wasn't the same shape as the Bravura we...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-24-2019, 08:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By Alden Miller
I am referring to the plate that the bumper...

I am referring to the plate that the bumper compartment attaches to. I want to make a gap where it goes into the trailer because even with caulk it has at some point allowed water penetration to the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-24-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 635
Posted By Alden Miller
Bumper Plate

My small floor patch project has snowballed. I am now replacing about eight feet of flooring in the back of my trailer. I also want to deal with the rear bumper plate which has obviously helped...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-13-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,905
Posted By Alden Miller
I would also throw in that if you are in...

I would also throw in that if you are in Columbia, MD it's time to start thinking about winterizing your trailer. I am in Western HOCO and winterized mine last weekend since it was in the 20's.
...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-25-2018, 11:57 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,643
Posted By Alden Miller
I am in Howard County, if you'd like to come by...

I am in Howard County, if you'd like to come by and take advantage of my air compressor you are welcome to do so. If you want to go so far as pumping AF through the water pump though you would be on...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-19-2018, 05:19 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 15,734
Posted By Alden Miller
If you don't take too tall up on the offer you...

If you don't take too tall up on the offer you can come out to my place and winterize. I have a large air compressor that makes it easy. I blow the lines out and add the antifreeze to the drains. ...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-03-2018, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,359
Posted By Alden Miller
I used these when I redid my couch. ...

I used these when I redid my couch.

https://www.amazon.com/Hog-Ring-Pliers-100-Piece-Set/dp/B00340A6QG

Had plenty to complete the job.

-Alden
Forum: On The Road... 07-03-2018, 05:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,175
Posted By Alden Miller
I'm not saying that the roads are in the best...

I'm not saying that the roads are in the best condition (near Scranton you get the rythmic bouncing from the road repairs). There are no tolls and the traffic is better. Make sure you fill up...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-02-2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By Alden Miller
I bought a Harbor Freight Pneumatic stapler when...

I bought a Harbor Freight Pneumatic stapler when redoing the upholstery in my trailer. After one adjustment it worked great. The adjustment was to put some aluminum foil shims in to widen the space...
Forum: On The Road... 07-02-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,175
Posted By Alden Miller
Agreed on avoiding DC and north, probably...

Agreed on avoiding DC and north, probably anything above Richmond on 95. We take I83 to I81 to I84 when we head up to ME. You could probably pick up I81 west of Richmond and take that up.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-01-2018, 05:14 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 610
Posted By Alden Miller
I believe you will have compartments at the front...

I believe you will have compartments at the front of the trailer for the batteries. On our '81 they were accessed from the outside front.



Yes you can hook up to your home to check the...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-24-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 811
Posted By Alden Miller
Need a toilet?

I ordered a Thetford Aqua Magic V. Installed it and found it did not have the same footprint as what was there. Took it out before ever using it. It is non-returnable. If anyone wants it I will...
Forum: Awnings 05-17-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,180
Posted By Alden Miller
I am not sure of the size but Sailrite sells...

I am not sure of the size but Sailrite sells plastic welting.

-Alden
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-16-2018, 01:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,878
Posted By Alden Miller
Look up the WDCU WBCCI. You might find someone...

Look up the WDCU WBCCI. You might find someone local who could help.

I can fix my own but don't have enough experience to do an inspection for someone...

-Alden
Forum: On The Road... 04-29-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 1,627
Views: 505,184
Posted By Alden Miller
View from our site this evening. -Alden ...

View from our site this evening.

-Alden

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Forum: On The Road... 04-25-2018, 06:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,653
Posted By Alden Miller
We will be staying here...

We will be staying here https://www.lonepinecampsites.com/ in June with the WDCU.


-Alden
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-24-2018, 07:34 AM
Replies: 134
Views: 29,145
Posted By Alden Miller
I thought I would throw my hat into this...

I thought I would throw my hat into this conversation so I can keep track of where the locals are going.

We will be at the Delaware Seashore next week and then the Vermont WDCU rally in June. ...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-06-2018, 07:34 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,775
Posted By Alden Miller
I can't find my picture of my over caulked vent. ...

I can't find my picture of my over caulked vent. It had a similar volume that you had. I used a heat gun and putty knife to remove the majority and then stripper to remove the small remainders.
...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-01-2018, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Posted By Alden Miller
Update: With my wife helping push buttons I...

Update: With my wife helping push buttons I found that the remote switch does not work except for lighting up to show that the inverter is on. This could be just a loose wire, more testing will...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-29-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Posted By Alden Miller
Thanks, I had the manual for it and have read it...

Thanks, I had the manual for it and have read it a few times. From what I can tell this is an on/off switch. Apparently you have to press it twice to turn it on after the batteries are installed. ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-28-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,703
Posted By Alden Miller
Call me Inverter Challenged

Ok, while I have had my AS for a while I have never used the inverter. I wasn't even sure if it worked. A couple weeks ago I plugged a light into the outlet on the side of the inverter and lo and...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-23-2017, 07:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,927
Posted By Alden Miller
Yes, as mentioned above I used a 1156 bright...

Yes, as mentioned above I used a 1156 bright white LED. You can get 1156 warm white too if you are looking for something a little softer.

I replaced all my interior 1156 bulbs with warm white...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 12-09-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,247
Posted By Alden Miller
I think materials for new foam and fabric cost us...

I think materials for new foam and fabric cost us around $200 (Love those coupons from Joann Fabrics). Now just setting aside the time to do it...


-Alden
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 12-08-2015, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,247
Posted By Alden Miller
I agree that they are uncomfortable! I have the...

I agree that they are uncomfortable! I have the fabric and foam to redo ours. It is next on my project list for the Airstream. I am hoping that the new foam will help since it made a noticeable...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 12-01-2015, 12:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,477
Posted By Alden Miller
I redid our dinette, it was straightforward to...

I redid our dinette, it was straightforward to do. Finding all the screws that held it in place was the hardest part.

Sailrite.com has lots of how to videos that may make you reconsider farming...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 11-16-2015, 11:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,941
Posted By Alden Miller
I have replaced all the interior incandescent...

I have replaced all the interior incandescent lights except for the sconce light just inside the door (that's next). I picked up 1141 bulbs in ten packs off of amazon for about $1.50/bulb. I have...
Forum: The Pet Forum 10-22-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,242
Posted By Alden Miller
"Pets Allowed" is the first thing I check. ...

"Pets Allowed" is the first thing I check.

I would like to go to the Airstream Park in VA but we have four Boston Terriers and that is above their limit.

-Alden
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-22-2015, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,650
Posted By Alden Miller
Mine stay in the trailer year round. So far, no...

Mine stay in the trailer year round. So far, no problem in the last 10 years.

-Alden
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2015, 12:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,761
Posted By Alden Miller
I will throw in a vote for an air hitch also. I...

I will throw in a vote for an air hitch also. I used to get to the campsite and doors and drawers would be open in my 31' Airstream. I also noticed some cracks forming in the plastic up front and...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-12-2015, 06:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,478
Posted By Alden Miller
Propane tank recertification

I am excited, we found a place to get our propane tanks recertified. The scuba shop we used previously has stopped certifying propane tanks. I finally found a place in Hagerstown, MD which is a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-22-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,992
Posted By Alden Miller
Baltimore? I thought he was in New York. If he...

Baltimore? I thought he was in New York. If he is in Baltimore I'll go see him since he is local.

-Alden
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-16-2015, 08:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,362
Posted By Alden Miller
Our '81 Excella had the same problem, I believe...

Our '81 Excella had the same problem, I believe it was 1/4" plywood for the floor. I glued ribs to the bottom of it to stiffen the floor.

-Alden
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 09-15-2015, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,218
Posted By Alden Miller
I used to have a '81 Excella. The drain valve...

I used to have a '81 Excella. The drain valve was on the road side by the tires. Not sure where it might be on yours but my '81 definitely had one.

-Alden
Forum: The Pet Forum 09-15-2015, 07:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,023
Posted By Alden Miller
Condolences from my furry family to you! ...

Condolences from my furry family to you!

Hopefully the pain will fade and the good memories will work their way to the surface in time.

-Alden
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-17-2015, 09:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,404
Posted By Alden Miller
If you find this is happening on repeated trips...

If you find this is happening on repeated trips you may need to flush and clean your hot water heater. I was having the same problem with all the sinks in my trailer. Once I cleaned the water...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-23-2015, 08:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 998
Posted By Alden Miller
I agree with JKRU. My converter was a hummer...

I agree with JKRU. My converter was a hummer when we bought the trailer, it was the first thing I replaced (easy job). Randy was very helpful when I purchased mine.

-Alden
Forum: Trailer Values 06-23-2015, 08:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,723
Posted By Alden Miller
I was going to say under $10k which I see you...

I was going to say under $10k which I see you succeeded at with a $7k sale price.

Two years ago I paid $15k for my 1993, 34'. I had work to do that came to just around $1500.

Congratulations...
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-22-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,423
Posted By Alden Miller
I just cut down an 8" memory foam mattress that I...

I just cut down an 8" memory foam mattress that I purchased off of Amazon for my wife's side. She said it was great. We already had 2" memory foam toppers so I cut that to shape also and bonded it...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 06-22-2015, 05:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,210
Posted By Alden Miller
I picked them up off of Amazon. -Alden

I picked them up off of Amazon.

-Alden
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 06-17-2015, 11:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,210
Posted By Alden Miller
I used the sticky tabs and a dent puller to fix...

I used the sticky tabs and a dent puller to fix mine. Not perfect but certainly better than it was. If you are not specifically looking for it you won't notice it now.

-Alden
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 06-10-2015, 08:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Alden Miller
Ok, I answered two of my questions. They are...

Ok, I answered two of my questions. They are available in sheet form from Lowes and HD.

So my only remaining question is did you have a covering on the wall that you had to remove?

-Alden
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 06-10-2015, 07:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,505
Posted By Alden Miller
Nice! Are they individual tiles or a sheet?...

Nice!

Are they individual tiles or a sheet?

Was there any covering on the wall behind or did you remove it?

Lastly, where did you purchase them?

-Alden
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 06-04-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,227
Posted By Alden Miller
We are on our second AS. There was no decision...

We are on our second AS. There was no decision process other than "which one" when we bought it. When we got the first one it was because my wife's family all decided to invite themselves to visit...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-29-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,098
Posted By Alden Miller
I will be ordering a memory foam mattress from...

I will be ordering a memory foam mattress from Amazon this evening for my wife. We will be cutting it to follow the shape of the existing mattress.

-Alden
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-29-2015, 09:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,065
Posted By Alden Miller
Now you can see if there are any spots left at...

Now you can see if there are any spots left at the WDCU rally at the Delaware Seashore State Park on June 12. Come hang out with more Airstreams.

-Alden
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