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Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-05-2024, 08:23 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks - Yes we replaced (and upgraded) the foam...

Thanks - Yes we replaced (and upgraded) the foam in the seat and back cushions. The old might have been serviceable, but the vinyl backing was smelling and I suspect the foam had absorbed the odor. ...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-05-2024, 05:22 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Before and After Dinette Seats

Here is what our dinette seats looked like after 8 years. The second owner (who apparently never used the trailer) reupholstered the sofa and dinette with leather, but leather was only used in the...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-26-2024, 11:35 AM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks for the pictures. As you suggested, ours...

Thanks for the pictures. As you suggested, ours is quite different, and was re-upholstered just before we bought it.

With our springs on the back, our snap buttons are on the front. Our...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-24-2024, 09:32 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks Tom. As I was writing the post I realized...

Thanks Tom. As I was writing the post I realized that we made the seat bottom cushion too deep. It hangs over the front of the base and occupies space that should be taken by the back cushion when...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-24-2024, 07:57 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Rebuilding Dinette Benches

The second owner of our trailer, sometime in 2014/2015, recovered the dinette and sofa in leather. At least the contact areas were leather. Years ago we replaced the sofa with recliners. Now the...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 08-02-2023, 03:29 PM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Best guess, years of condensation of outside...

Best guess, years of condensation of outside humidity while AC running cooling off the inner skin.


Or inside humidity in winter condensing on the outside skin.


Or rain on the top of the...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 07-30-2023, 10:07 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
How would the water cross the gap between the...

How would the water cross the gap between the body of the trailer where the AC is to the slideout?
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 05-14-2023, 04:28 PM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Check the slideout manual in the files area. ...

Check the slideout manual in the files area. They recommend lubrication at only one point. Most lubricants will trap dirt and actually make operation more difficult.

After telling you to look...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 04-11-2023, 01:44 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks Boxite. I was aware that there were lower...

Thanks Boxite. I was aware that there were lower cost alternatives. I bought the official OEM part to be sure to get the right one. There was s recall years ago and IIRC the original part was a...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 03-27-2023, 12:10 AM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
IF the fridge works on propane, my best guess is...

IF the fridge works on propane, my best guess is that the electric heating element is bad. It is also possible that there is a failure on the controller card. The element is pretty easy to change. ...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 11-17-2022, 05:37 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Part(s) Needed for Repair

Arriving late last night to campground and missed the turn. On a 2-lane SC road with no traffic for miles. I thought I was safe backing up for a few feet. Wrong! Someone sneaked up behind me...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 11-11-2022, 01:30 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Welcome to slideout ownership! They are great...

Welcome to slideout ownership! They are great trailers.

1. If the slide is retracted after a rain, it is possible for water to get in from the top of the slide. There are drains in the floor at...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 11-01-2022, 09:01 AM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
If floors are soft there is, or was, a leak. The...

If floors are soft there is, or was, a leak. The first order of business should be to determine if something was done to fix that leak and check to see if the fix was successful. If no record of...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 10-30-2022, 04:43 PM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Hi Dave, and congratulations! We have the same...

Hi Dave, and congratulations! We have the same trailer, with twin beds. I replaced the sofa with recliners and put Sleep Number Extended Twin mattresses.


We love ours. We have been making...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 06-08-2022, 08:14 PM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Just what I needed, Tom, Thanks! Exactly like...

Just what I needed, Tom, Thanks!
Exactly like mine (except for the rust :lol:)



And I mis-remembered my model number, it is an RM-3862.


Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 06-08-2022, 11:12 AM
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Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks Tom, I have seen both the DM and RM...

Thanks Tom, I have seen both the DM and RM Prefix. I don't know what the difference is, if any.


But, I should have specified "with the door open". The area of interest is where, on the inside...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 06-08-2022, 10:55 AM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Did you get an answer? See my post #42 - ...

Did you get an answer?

See my post #42 -

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f252/ready-to-tackle-a-slide-out-adjustment-2001-classic-47113.html

and

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Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 06-08-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Picture Request

If you have the 8 cu ft Dometic 2-way fridge (mine is a DM3862) please post a picture of the fridge compartment door frame at the bottom.


When I got my trailer back from having the cooling unit...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-17-2022, 11:22 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Any luck with your “source”? Al

Any luck with your “source”?

Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-13-2022, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Yes, I need one. Mine broke where it attaches. ...

Yes, I need one. Mine broke where it attaches. Are they pre-bent, or do I have to get a straight one and bend it? My valves are Thetfords, not Valterra, if that matters.

Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-13-2022, 07:25 AM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Gary, How is it your valves were out? Did you...

Gary,
How is it your valves were out? Did you replace them? Did you replace the black extension? If so where did you get it? Did you bend it?

Thanks,
Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-12-2022, 12:12 PM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
All done!

Here’s the end product (minus the AWOL door).

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Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-12-2022, 09:23 AM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
On finishing up, I have a clarification and a...

On finishing up, I have a clarification and a couple more tips.

Tip 1. Match drill the compartment front to take the pop rivets for the door. I did’t do this. It is much harder to do after the...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-06-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Hi Stan, Generally speaking, it was easier...

Hi Stan,

Generally speaking, it was easier than I thought, at least after I found the stainless unit. I have been looking for over a year. Airstream has/had the "right side" (city water hookup...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-04-2022, 03:56 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Out with the old, in with the new

Water compartment, that is. I either needed to pull and refurbish it or replace it. I had been looking for the stainless replacement for a year or more and finally found one. Since they couldn’t get...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 12-29-2021, 08:09 AM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Looks exactly like mine. I’m thinking about...

Looks exactly like mine. I’m thinking about replacing at least the black tank link with the Camco cable system or even the electric actuator. What did you do?
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 12-29-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
30’ Classic SO Black Dump Linkage

The black tank dump linkage, among other things, was damaged when I had a tire tread separation. 10 weeks at a dealer repeatedly asking them to make sure it was functional after repair and it doesn’t...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 04-11-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
It is a long list. Two trips ago (nearly two...

It is a long list. Two trips ago (nearly two years) the hose between the fresh tank and the drain valve split. I dumped one tank of water on the road. When I got to the next location I figured...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 09-11-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
CSA, as Dave said, is a standards group with a...

CSA, as Dave said, is a standards group with a wide range of safety standards, not just electrical. Airstream may have to change a lot of ratings and/or designs to comply with them in order to sell...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 09-10-2020, 11:39 PM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Dave is correct. My memory left out some...

Dave is correct. My memory left out some details. I dealt primarily with the safety side, and passing CSA safety standards is required for a product to be sold in Canada. The manual for my trailer...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 09-10-2020, 04:22 PM
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Posted By Al and Missy
CSA = Canadian Safety Agency (or Administration)....

CSA = Canadian Safety Agency (or Administration). It is like the US Underwriters Laboratory, (UL) but has the force of law. Products that connect to AC mains cannot be sold in Canada unless they...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 08-05-2020, 03:36 PM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Convince Noggin to buy it!

Convince Noggin to buy it!
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-12-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Update: Stabilizer Remote back burnered for a while

I designed and ordered a set of PC boards, but I didn't get the hole size right so the relays didn't fit and looking at the lands I realized I didn't make the lands big enough for the motor current....
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 08-23-2019, 06:50 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Welcome Paul and Rhonda. We traded up from a...

Welcome Paul and Rhonda. We traded up from a 2001 Safari 25 to our 2002 Classic 30 Slideout. We love the added space of the slide! At almost every rally we have to give tours.

Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 07-14-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Stabilizer Wired Remote Control

I'm considering doing this. Actually I am within $60 of being committed to do this.


It hurts my back and quads to bend over long enough to run the stabilizer jacks up and down every time I make...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 03-07-2019, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
I have a site reserved. I may not be able to...

I have a site reserved. I may not be able to attend, but I won't know for a month or so. If I decide I can't come I will post on here and coordinate my cancellation with someone who wants the site....
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-26-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Interesting! My slide is wired direct to a...

Interesting! My slide is wired direct to a thermal breaker in the 12 distribution panel.

Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-23-2019, 10:26 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
I said curbside; I meant roadside. To be clear,...

I said curbside; I meant roadside. To be clear, I am talking about a control module surface mounted on the wall, not the control switch.

Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-23-2019, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
If your trailer has the same controller as mine...

If your trailer has the same controller as mine it is mounted on the curbside wall under the sofa arm. The wiring connects with spade log terminals and are prone to come off. Check to make sure...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-18-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Hi Tom, Our situation may be different from...

Hi Tom,

Our situation may be different from yours, but we did install Sleep Number twin beds in our Classic 30 Slideout. The twin version is uniquely suited to conversion since, at least in our...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-17-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
I used an Equalizer 1000/10000 on my Safari 25...

I used an Equalizer 1000/10000 on my Safari 25 and a 1200/12000 on my Classic 30 Slide. In either case, I never felt a push from passing or oncoming traffic or winds. I would be hard pressed to...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-15-2019, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Wow! I hope it all works out for you. Al

Wow! I hope it all works out for you.

Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 02-15-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Not to start another mine is better discussion,...

Not to start another mine is better discussion, but what hitch are you using to tow the slider with?

Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 09-02-2018, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Duh, I should have known better, or paid more...

Duh, I should have known better, or paid more attention to your original post.

Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 08-14-2018, 06:41 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
I’d be surprised if a 34 had 3500# axles. My 30...

I’d be surprised if a 34 had 3500# axles. My 30 had 4500# axles, at least until I replaced them with 5000# ones.


Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 08-12-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Thanks Gary. I read your post months ago and had...

Thanks Gary. I read your post months ago and had forgotten about it. Your pump sounds about like mine.


Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 08-12-2018, 11:16 AM
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Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Nice looking rig, campsites, and especially the...

Nice looking rig, campsites, and especially the barn!



Al
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 08-12-2018, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
Hi Gary, My system (Kodiak brakes,...

Hi Gary,


My system (Kodiak brakes, Hydrastar actuator) has somewhere between 1/2 second and 1 second delay. It's hard to time it accurately. Is yours better? It is clearly hydraulic pump...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 03-02-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
I'm not sure, but I think to have a custom...

I'm not sure, but I think to have a custom signature you may have to be a supporting member. 20/year. You find it under the user control panel as account upgrades. Several benefits, including more...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-18-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 1,114
Views: 207,768
Posted By Al and Missy
I went back and checked my weight slip. I was...

I went back and checked my weight slip. I was mistaken. The CS front tire was 100# lighter than the other three. Still pretty good balance. This was observable on my TPMS. Starting with all...
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