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Forum: Boondocking 01-13-2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,095
Posted By madpiper
Ray, I will miss your sage advice, humor and salt...

Ray, I will miss your sage advice, humor and salt of the earth common sense that isn't so common with most people! Always hoped I would run into you on the road to share a beer or two!
Forum: Base Camp 10-18-2021, 06:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,291
Posted By madpiper
Correction, the paint I bought from Amazon is...

Correction, the paint I bought from Amazon is called Rust Bullet.
Forum: Base Camp 10-17-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,291
Posted By madpiper
I use a paint called "Bullet Proof" that I found...

I use a paint called "Bullet Proof" that I found on Amazon. It seems to hold up better than Por-15 paint but you still have the inside of the frame channel that you can't access that will rust.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-22-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,843
Posted By madpiper
Great advice Ray that is practical & useful!

Great advice Ray that is practical & useful!
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-11-2021, 04:19 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 821
Posted By madpiper
I have a 1988 Excella 1000 and my drain plug...

I have a 1988 Excella 1000 and my drain plug measures 1.75" in diameter. It has a 3.4: recess in the plug to remove it and was leaking slowly. I removed the plug, couldn't locate a new on (no longer...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-09-2021, 02:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,929
Posted By madpiper
I can't find a replacement plug for my 1988...

I can't find a replacement plug for my 1988 Excella 1000 fresh water tank drain plug. Mine is 1/75" in diameter and it looks like it has 2 hairline cracks in it.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-09-2021, 02:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,138
Posted By madpiper
I have a 1988 Excella 1000 and a 3/4" bolt head...

I have a 1988 Excella 1000 and a 3/4" bolt head (6 point) will fit. Weld a nut in the end of the bolt and you can use the 3/4" head to back out the main tank drain plug. This is not the same thing as...
Forum: Awnings 07-12-2021, 05:59 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,691
Posted By madpiper
We always retract our awnings when the trees...

We always retract our awnings when the trees start waving because the jolts will loosen the support arm brackets and leaks will develop there.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-14-2021, 06:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,390
Posted By madpiper
Can only see 1 photo the others are not...

Can only see 1 photo the others are not displaying. Are there any wrinkles in the surrounding panels?
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-05-2021, 09:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 356
Posted By madpiper
1988 Airstream Excella 1000 34 - Virginia

View this ad at Airstream Classifieds - 1988 Airstream Excella 1000 34 - Virginia (https://www.airstreamclassifieds.com/1988-airstream-excella-1000-34-virginia-361295)

...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-03-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 325
Views: 55,391
Posted By madpiper
Thank God you weren't seriously injured or...

Thank God you weren't seriously injured or killed. I've had a similar experience with a purchase of new tires were one, for no visible reason, blew out on me on the interstate. It was a goodyear tire...
Forum: On The Road... 01-11-2021, 05:28 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,556
Posted By madpiper
I tow with a 1990 F-250 with a 7.3, non-turbo,...

I tow with a 1990 F-250 with a 7.3, non-turbo, with a 4 speed with overdrive 5th gear transmission and have over 300,000 miles on the truck. It's an old truck but I only use it for hauling a stock...
Forum: 1965-1969 Sovereign 09-24-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,758
Posted By madpiper
Great idea and you restored my faith in human...

Great idea and you restored my faith in human kindness! Hope you find the right young family to take it over and enjoy it for many tears. Your wife is smiling in heaven!
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-27-2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,755
Posted By madpiper
What do you need, drape or blind recommendations?

What do you need, drape or blind recommendations?
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-01-2020, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,445
Posted By madpiper
GMFL is correct, the rivet lines are where the...

GMFL is correct, the rivet lines are where the ribs that support the roof are located. I weigh 210 and the ribs held up fine while I was caulking my a/c and vents. Be careful and don't step on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-16-2020, 05:46 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,429
Posted By madpiper
Good luck, for what it's worth we have a 1990...

Good luck, for what it's worth we have a 1990 Ford F-250 4x4 with a 5 speed manual transmission and she pulls our 34 ft. Excella just fine. She has an extended cab but doesn't have rear doors and...
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-09-2019, 06:09 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 12,049
Posted By madpiper
We found that fresh cab pouches with a Tin Cat...

We found that fresh cab pouches with a Tin Cat and steel wool crammed into openings to be very effective. You can buy the fresh cab and Tin Cat at Amazon. My better half won't let me use the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-02-2019, 05:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,783
Posted By madpiper
Great article and really well thought out! It's...

Great article and really well thought out! It's people like you that make this web site and the Airstream community really special, keep sharing your sage observations.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-29-2018, 03:39 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,418
Posted By madpiper
I'm an old dog with a 1991 F-250 4x4 with a...

I'm an old dog with a 1991 F-250 4x4 with a non-turbo 7.3 diesel with a Hensley hitch and have over 250,000 miles on it. It has been pulling our 1988 34 ft. Excella for years from the mountains of...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-08-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,707
Posted By madpiper
Welcome to the forum and a great fun...

Welcome to the forum and a great fun project!Spend the extra money on Nylo board when replacing your floor sections, it will never rot and will last forever.
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-18-2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,033
Posted By madpiper
Well stated, couldn't have said it better myself!...

Well stated, couldn't have said it better myself! Some of the totally unrealistic expectations make us realize some people are never happy and just like to complain. They should stay in motels and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-15-2018, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 791
Posted By madpiper
Exterior decal

Hey does anyone know where we can purchase the large Excell decal that goes completely around the 1988 Excella 1000 and if there is a shop near DC that can install it? Ours is flaking and we want to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-26-2018, 08:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,233
Posted By madpiper
It's the toughest paint I've ever used. I used it...

It's the toughest paint I've ever used. I used it on my axle housings and all visible frame rails and a little feel on my face because I was on my back under the Airstream. Even steel wool didn't...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-15-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,367
Posted By madpiper
Welcome to the adventure, We have an older AS and...

Welcome to the adventure, We have an older AS and being retired can use it for a random couple of days in Shenandoah National Park or go to the Outer Banks for a six week stay with our pets and...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 01-07-2018, 08:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,415
Posted By madpiper
Thanks for the valuable info you have provided....

Thanks for the valuable info you have provided. We have always winterized our AS and never have been brave enough to use her in the real cold temperatures (other than dry camping) but with some...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-01-2017, 12:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,683
Posted By madpiper
WOW, what an improvement, you inspired me and I'm...

WOW, what an improvement, you inspired me and I'm working with nuvite and very pleased with the results so far. Really have a long way to go but the results make the work worthwhile. I'm not hitting...
Forum: Our Community 08-01-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,366
Posted By madpiper
You don't loan your wife, chainsaw or Airstream...

You don't loan your wife, chainsaw or Airstream out!
Forum: On The Road... 07-29-2017, 02:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,229
Posted By madpiper
If you are retired military there is a great RV...

If you are retired military there is a great RV park on the sound in Niceville, Fla. called Maxwell Gunter Rec area.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 05-12-2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,049
Posted By madpiper
Check above the door at the awning supports and...

Check above the door at the awning supports and vent opening, it may be entering there and running down the inside to exit at the door opening. Get your wife to hold a hose on a ladder at these spots...
Forum: Our Community 04-13-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,616
Posted By madpiper
I also found that aircraft stripper works fine...

I also found that aircraft stripper works fine and purchased it on Amazon.com.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-08-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 20,554
Posted By madpiper
This is the best product if you want something...

This is the best product if you want something that really works.



https://nyloboard.com/nylosheet/nylosheet-faq
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-25-2016, 02:20 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,116
Posted By madpiper
Wish I had read the advice of Al Boondy a couple...

Wish I had read the advice of Al Boondy a couple of years ago before I started my repairs! I had rot where the awning brackets had leaked above the floor and had to replace about 6 feet along both...
Forum: Awnings 11-21-2016, 02:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,573
Posted By madpiper
Thanks Ray, I wish this info was in my manual...

Thanks Ray, I wish this info was in my manual before I tried to out guess the weather report and leave my awning deployed over night! I tend to learn things the hard way by trial and error.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-27-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,903
Posted By madpiper
We tried fresh cab, glue traps and a sonic...

We tried fresh cab, glue traps and a sonic transmitter to no avail. Finally purchased a "Tin Cat" from Amazon and caught 5 mice the first day and has now eliminated them all totally. No matter how...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-02-2016, 06:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,266
Posted By madpiper
Welcome to great new adventures! As a former...

Welcome to great new adventures! As a former scoutmaster I loved camping but the wife didn't like sleeping on the ground. Now we both get to enjoy the great outdoors together with her bull dog...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 06-25-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,842
Posted By madpiper
I have the same problem, where are the contacts...

I have the same problem, where are the contacts that you clean? Mine seems to have a sealed solid state control box with no contacts visible. Any advice would be apperciated
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 06-25-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 25,479
Posted By madpiper
Thanks for sharing this, anytime I learn about a...

Thanks for sharing this, anytime I learn about a different safety check I'm ahead of the game!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 02-21-2016, 05:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,841
Posted By madpiper
I did the same thing Devanander E-9 did and have...

I did the same thing Devanander E-9 did and have had no problems. I used Nylo Board and notched it where the bolts went from the C-channel thru the sub floor into the end of the outriggers. The rest...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-20-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,990
Posted By madpiper
Thanks , you solved my problem as well that I...

Thanks , you solved my problem as well that I couldn't find for the past year. I thought it was leaking at the awning supports brackets and didn't look hard enough higher up at the and the ends of...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-30-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,189
Posted By madpiper
Catalytic Therm X heater

Did you ever get the supplemental Therm X working or did you have to buy a new one? How did you test the thermo coupler on the catalytic heater. Mine won't run without holding the push switch, no...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 12-05-2015, 05:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,264
Posted By madpiper
We had ours recovered with a blue vinyl that...

We had ours recovered with a blue vinyl that matches the excella trim. It wasn't too hard to take out the old gacho our but took 3 months at the upholstery shop to recover. It was $ 610.00 and is now...
Forum: Commercial Listings 11-16-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 15,267
Posted By madpiper
Great idea, we would attend!

Great idea, we would attend!
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 11-02-2015, 05:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,661
Posted By madpiper
Welcome to a great new experience and hobby we...

Welcome to a great new experience and hobby we hope will last many years!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-22-2015, 05:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 941
Posted By madpiper
We used Nylo board (sheets) in our AS and are...

We used Nylo board (sheets) in our AS and are very happy with it. It is expensive and was on back order so had to wait to put it in but it is light weight, strong and odorless and no harder to work...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-20-2015, 03:56 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,257
Posted By madpiper
I know all these little durability problems exist...

I know all these little durability problems exist but I still love working on our As and get far more pleasure out of her than aggravation. My Shasta was a lot smaller, really delicate and required...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-03-2015, 06:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 11,651
Posted By madpiper
We are very happy with the Nylo sheet (composite...

We are very happy with the Nylo sheet (composite recycled carpet) that we used to replace our front section of floor in Maxime! It's solid, strong, totally waterproof and light weight. No odor,...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-14-2015, 04:26 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 23,812
Posted By madpiper
I've used the nylo board to replace rotted floor...

I've used the nylo board to replace rotted floor in our AS "Maxime" and it is working very well. It came in 5/8 thickness and is very strong and totally waterproof. Don't want to have to touch that...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 06-28-2015, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By madpiper
Our curtains were faded, dingy and worn out. We...

Our curtains were faded, dingy and worn out. We took one to be dry cleaned and it came apart. We then found Arlene Fowler (tel. 270-851-3257) trading as Fowler Interiors and she duplicated the...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-16-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,082
Posted By madpiper
We have the same problem and have been afraid to...

We have the same problem and have been afraid to jack the shell up inside causing more problems without removing all the roof interior panels. We used brown paper to draw a template of the curve...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 06-11-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,120
Posted By madpiper
Any help out there wecome

These photos should show the problem with the C-channel gap. What is the best way to put the new floor board (Nyla board) into the channel where the C-Channel gap has shrunk?
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