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Forum: General Interior Topics 01-06-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,992
Posted By CDNCampers
Bunk for Baby in Vintage Airstream

Just looking for ideas for our infant/toddler for a bed. We have a 1969 Globetrotter with rear bed and thinking of creating a bunk of sorts or open to other ideas that would be safe.
Forum: On The Road... 05-29-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,228
Posted By CDNCampers
- 10f and colder

We have a 69 Globetrotter. Original furnace. We camp in the winter. That's an Alberta winter and it get below -10f or -23 Celcuis. The furnace keeps us toasty warm except for the floor. We only have...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 02-01-2016, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By CDNCampers
Thank you very much Andrew T. We removed the...

Thank you very much Andrew T. We removed the folding gable when we first purchased it so that makes sense. The plywood that came with the trailer are milled to fit over the edges on both sides to...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 02-01-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,167
Posted By CDNCampers
Front Bed Set up

We have had our 69' GT for a year now and have never set up the front bed. Anyone have any pics on how this goes. We have a rear bedroom layout. There is two couches on either side of the table which...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-30-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,847
Posted By CDNCampers
We have a 69 GT as well that came with the...

We have a 69 GT as well that came with the Yellow. We carefully pulled them out and used them as a template for our new counters. We just bought them from Ikea. They look great and it is was fairy...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-20-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,845
Posted By CDNCampers
Lots of great ideas and suggestions. I know it...

Lots of great ideas and suggestions. I know it may be disappointing but I believe your tow vehicle is not enough. I am assuming you have the extra tow package on your vehicle which puts you at the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-22-2015, 05:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,085
Posted By CDNCampers
I have a 69 Manual I can send a link too if that...

I have a 69 Manual I can send a link too if that works? Says it covers a 27 overlander etc...I have referred to it for my 69 Globetrotter and found it helpful. I can email you the link or private...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-10-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 7,402
Posted By CDNCampers
Have to say out all the different covers I am...

Have to say out all the different covers I am have seen the best and most effective is "Roll and Lock" We have it on our F-150. Very secure, rolls up in a second and allows the truck to be a truck...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-08-2015, 04:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,023
Posted By CDNCampers
VickieB68 we have no issues with any of our LPG...

VickieB68 we have no issues with any of our LPG appliances at elevations. We have camped at 10 feet above sea level and the next day at 7500 feet and everything works all the same. Perhaps they need...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-02-2015, 01:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,023
Posted By CDNCampers
Have to comment again to the newer trailers...our...

Have to comment again to the newer trailers...our 1969 fridge requires no power at all to run on LPG. Lights every time, gets cold fast and can still make ice. Wondering what made them decide to make...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-02-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,023
Posted By CDNCampers
Silly, but obvious question...is your rig...

Silly, but obvious question...is your rig level?....LPG appliances like to be level to operate.
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 07-24-2015, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,810
Posted By CDNCampers
We also have a 69' GT with I believe the same...

We also have a 69' GT with I believe the same layout. We bought it used and refurbished a lot of it.
In regards to the shower we just bought a single shower curtain and hooked it up to the rails....
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-09-2015, 10:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,111
Posted By CDNCampers
Can you provide some pics? I went through a fair...

Can you provide some pics? I went through a fair bit of inviolate issues on my 69 GT so I might be some help. You can email too if that is easier. frameandfocus@gmail.com
Forum: Our Community 04-28-2015, 04:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,286
Posted By CDNCampers
She is just about ready to follow us! ...

She is just about ready to follow us!

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f162/almost-road-ready-134383.html
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 04-28-2015, 03:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
Pretty Close to done! ...

Pretty Close to done!
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f162/almost-road-ready-134383.html
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 04-28-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,427
Posted By CDNCampers
Thank you Rick...Will see if it does fit. If not...

Thank you Rick...Will see if it does fit. If not easy answer! If it does..well I guess I will switch...I have looked for a stamp....lots of old paint!
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 04-28-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,004
Posted By CDNCampers
Almost Road Ready!

Just wanted to send out a huge thanks to the many users on here that have helped me figure everything from electrical to plumping. I thought i would share a couple of pics for you all. I will share...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 04-28-2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,427
Posted By CDNCampers
Ball size

Ok so I have posted a few things on here with great success. Thank you to everyone again and we are very close to getting our trailer on the road. I have been pulling it around using a 2 inch ball. I...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 04-21-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Posted By CDNCampers
Yes we will at some point upgrade. We are very...

Yes we will at some point upgrade. We are very rarely on shore power anyways. Just wanted to save myself the hassle if possible.
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Globetrotter 04-21-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,012
Posted By CDNCampers
69' GT Univolt Power Switch

Just wondering if anyone has come across an on/off switch for the Univolt. Mine still hums along but 110v seems to work best when battery disconnected. Wondering if there might be a switch I am...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-21-2015, 07:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By CDNCampers
Thank you for advice. Yes I know it is old and...

Thank you for advice. Yes I know it is old and things wear out. I will replace it at some point. We hardly ever park where there is power so it is not a huge deal. I have realized that it is working...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-20-2015, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 976
Posted By CDNCampers
Univolt problems

Ok. Ok. Ok. I know the first thing you will all say is rip that out and make a nice door stop. I know that. But...this not what I am up for if I can help it. The problem...we sit in trailer for a...
Forum: Our Community 04-10-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,286
Posted By CDNCampers
I thought I had replied to this yesterday but...

I thought I had replied to this yesterday but looking at that number this is what I can figure.
It is 21 foot
Double bed rear bath
1970
Built in California

You are right though the serial is a...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 04-09-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
What I can tell The "b" not sure 21 is...

What I can tell

The "b" not sure
21 is the length
D is rear bath double bed.
0 is short for 1970.
S is built in CALI

Then the model.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-09-2015, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By CDNCampers
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Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 04-08-2015, 09:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
Just a thought for you to have. I put out a post...

Just a thought for you to have. I put out a post regarding serial number. I figured out from it that my trailer is in fact a 69 not a 70 like we thought. 69 was the only year the did the squared off...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 04-08-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
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Forum: Our Community 04-08-2015, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,286
Posted By CDNCampers
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Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 04-08-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
gdod25, you are welcome to ask me as I have done...

gdod25, you are welcome to ask me as I have done a fair amount research now on this model. If I can help I will and vice versa I am hoping.
are you able to send me picture of the window? my email...
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2015, 11:37 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,286
Posted By CDNCampers
Thank you...my hunch was right....now to find new...

Thank you...my hunch was right....now to find new tires and rims!
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,286
Posted By CDNCampers
Serial Number Decoding

Hey!

So we have a late 60's maybe early 70's Globetrotter. I am actually trying to decode the serial number and after several sites I have visited I have not found anything to match what I have...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-31-2015, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,074
Posted By CDNCampers
Hey Y'all So I took an old battery charger...

Hey Y'all

So I took an old battery charger to map out what the trailer wiring harness would lead too. Here are my conclusions. Only one real surprise. Well it was not the current standard for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-30-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,074
Posted By CDNCampers
So based on what I have read and what folks on...

So based on what I have read and what folks on here have said the only thing that will match up is the right hand turn signal and right brake light. The whole mirror image thing may be throwing me...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-30-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,074
Posted By CDNCampers
Thank you again... I do have a tester and...

Thank you again...

I do have a tester and that I have used on many points through out the trailer. My goal though is to power each line and see if the lights do in fact light up. I could just use...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-30-2015, 10:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,074
Posted By CDNCampers
Thank you everyone for the tips and advice. One...

Thank you everyone for the tips and advice. One thing I was thinking of doing was hooking up a battery charger then using leads of that and power each individual wire to see what it powers and then...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-29-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,074
Posted By CDNCampers
Harness

So. We have a 1970 globetrotter. Getting into the restoration side of things. Now the wiring harness??? How do I know if it is the old AS pattern or the new standard. Currently right now all I have...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-29-2015, 07:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By CDNCampers
Everything working now. Will have pic to posts in...

Everything working now. Will have pic to posts in one after new cabinets and counters in.
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 03-27-2015, 11:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
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Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 03-27-2015, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
I am having trouble posting pics here...I can...

I am having trouble posting pics here...I can email them to you if that is an option?
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 03-26-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
Hey BambiTex, I believe everything is 12...

Hey BambiTex,

I believe everything is 12 volt besides the fridge. I had the dining light and radio working before the short and now nothing. All the other lights are working in the trailer...well...
Forum: 1970 - 1978 Globetrotter 03-26-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,446
Posted By CDNCampers
Water systems and electrical

I am new to my 1970 Globetrotter. She needs some work and I am in need of some education!

Here are my questions:

1. There is a circuit breaker between the power convertor to battery. Look...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-26-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By CDNCampers
Also any tips on seeing if my water pump works or...

Also any tips on seeing if my water pump works or not would be appreciated. On Our old trailer we only had a manual system. This whole pump and pressure and all that is new to me.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-26-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By CDNCampers
Thank you. The radio did work previous to the...

Thank you. The radio did work previous to the short and the inline fuse behind it seems intact. As far as mods to the electrical all i can say they have changed is the 120 outlets. The same power...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-26-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 853
Posted By CDNCampers
70' Globetrotter short

So we just aquired a 1970 globetrotter. I was hooking up a new battery will being plugged into the house on 120 and the positive terminal hit metal and shorted out everything. I have most things...
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