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Forum: Vintage RV's 01-04-2024, 04:14 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Great job, but it would be a little cramped for...

Great job, but it would be a little cramped for our 20 pound ragdoll cat Huey Lewis. I have resorted to putting his litter box into the shower and made a bracket to hold the door open about 6 inches....
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-14-2023, 08:12 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Sounds like you might need new windshield rubber...

Sounds like you might need new windshield rubber seals. They can wear with the constant flexing as you drive on down the road. Just my 2 cents.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2023, 08:21 AM
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Big job D Gardiner.. I think I would have pulled...

Big job D Gardiner.. I think I would have pulled the passenger seat out first thing. My old back doesn't like bending over.
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-18-2023, 02:06 PM
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I installed some better signal/marker lights on...

I installed some better signal/marker lights on the front sides of our rig. Much brighter than the little ones on the mirrors!395708
Believe it or not both are on!
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-31-2023, 01:09 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Washed up the old girl. Doesn’t look too bad, I...

Washed up the old girl. Doesn’t look too bad, I even can see reflections on the side. I also replaced the missing Winnebago logo on the front with a Norwegian flag I had kicking around. MDW is from...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-11-2023, 08:53 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
bobphoenix, I would keep an eye on the rear...

bobphoenix, I would keep an eye on the rear bumper for cracks starting. Even with the support straps, that's a lot of weight on that bumper made of fairly thin material. Just sayin' :whistling:
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-15-2022, 10:37 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Why? Now you are controlled by the propane...

Why? Now you are controlled by the propane dealers? With the old tank, there’s no inspiration or expiration date.
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-06-2022, 01:36 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Water heater drain

Not a recent thing, but Texas Jeff wanted a couple pics of it, and I can't figure out how to send pics privately. :sad:

I put a brass 90 degree elbow on the drain, and the ran a stainless long...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-31-2022, 03:50 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Follow the ceiling. If you’re thinking about it...

Follow the ceiling. If you’re thinking about it now, it’s going to bug you forever if you don’t. :)
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-11-2022, 08:03 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
I have a boat rack that I carry my 12 foot...

I have a boat rack that I carry my 12 foot aluminum fishing boat on, so that’s out. :(

I might just give it to a friend that can use it. I have an extra charge controller also. 150 watts would be...
Forum: Vintage RV's 07-11-2022, 04:59 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
I removed a 150 watt solar panel and installed 2...

I removed a 150 watt solar panel and installed 2 more 100 watt panels. It was the first panel. A few years ago I installed 2 more 100's because I couldn't get any more 150's. :sad:

Apparently...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-25-2022, 10:47 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
I removed my Thetford toilet and replaced the...

I removed my Thetford toilet and replaced the seal that wasn't holding water any more.

I didn't take any pictures because it wasn't all that memorable. :laugh:
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-07-2022, 09:15 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Good fix.:thumb: Getting rid of those Torx...

Good fix.:thumb: Getting rid of those Torx screws is a good idea. Now if I could just swap out all the Philip head screws for Robertson head screws on our rig, I would be a happy camper. :dance:
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-19-2022, 02:24 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
153 Stars I would be tempted to just eliminate...

153 Stars I would be tempted to just eliminate the solenoid and get a new up to date propane sensor. Most all RV's don't have the shut-off solenoids anymore.

JMO.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-14-2022, 10:29 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Yep. They aren't going back on. I made up these...

Yep. They aren't going back on. I made up these to replace them.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-14-2022, 07:09 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Took my cats off today. Here's what I found...

Took my cats off today. Here's what I found inside.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-14-2022, 08:55 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Great work D Gardiner! That dash looks like new...

Great work D Gardiner! That dash looks like new again. :thumb:

I decided that rather than run the risk of having someone steal my catalytic converters, I would just eliminate them myself.

I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-13-2022, 09:35 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Your speedo will probably be more accurate now....

Your speedo will probably be more accurate now. It seems most read faster from the factory. Mileage adds up faster that way, and the warranty is gone faster too. At least that's my theory, and I'm...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-10-2022, 01:58 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
No, he says OD is almost the same. Low profile...

No, he says OD is almost the same. Low profile 19.5s vs high profile 16s.
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-08-2022, 09:44 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
I spoke too soon. Found a dead mouse in a trap...

I spoke too soon. Found a dead mouse in a trap yesterday. No sign of any inside, so I guess leaving the traps on the floor outside is working. :)
Forum: Vintage RV's 01-07-2022, 09:03 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Checked the mouse traps. :whistling: All...

Checked the mouse traps. :whistling:

All empty! :dance:

Not too many mice running around in -20 to -30 weather. :rolleyes:
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-08-2021, 09:28 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
My trusty Swiss army knife.

My trusty Swiss army knife.
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-08-2021, 09:23 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
You sound like me, never go anywhere without your...

You sound like me, never go anywhere without your trusty pocket tool.

I have a Swiss army knife and never go anywhere without it.

I have swapped out window AC units in Venezuela to repairing...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-08-2021, 07:33 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
I changed quite a few starters in the 40 years I...

I changed quite a few starters in the 40 years I worked on trucks. Nice to see the new lightweight ones come along. Unfortunately that was around the time I did more supervision and customer...
Forum: Vintage RV's 12-07-2021, 11:00 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Have you checked if you can get one of the new...

Have you checked if you can get one of the new high torque starters? Smaller and close to 1/2 the weight. :thumb:
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-10-2021, 09:59 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Can't quite see if the thermostat is on the...

Can't quite see if the thermostat is on the manifold or not. That's the giveaway.
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-10-2021, 10:23 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Looks like a 385 BB Ford, but I could be wrong. ;)

Looks like a 385 BB Ford, but I could be wrong. ;)
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-24-2021, 07:51 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Great job. :thumb::thumb:

Great job. :thumb::thumb:
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-17-2021, 08:44 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Crawl under and take a look at you park brake (on...

Crawl under and take a look at you park brake (on the back of the transmission) If you see a cable and what looks like a servo attached to it, you have a AAPB (Auto Applied Park Brake) that is...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-16-2021, 09:21 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
If it works, your dip stick may be marked wrong. ...

If it works, your dip stick may be marked wrong. I have seen it before.

If it's over filled, you will see bubbles on the dip stick when you check the level as it's running. Hard to see, so look...
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-16-2021, 08:32 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Try putting an extra 1/2 quart of ATF in it.

Try putting an extra 1/2 quart of ATF in it.
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-06-2021, 08:50 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Not sure what engine you have, but if you change...

Not sure what engine you have, but if you change over to serpentine belt, many engines use a water pump that rotates in the opposite direction.

Those 3 V-belts have worked for years, so I would...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-26-2021, 09:15 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Pulled out the heavy old CRT bedroom TV. Now...

Pulled out the heavy old CRT bedroom TV.

Now to decide whether or not to get a new LCD TV, or just put a door on the opening.

I cleaned up and put lining in the opening for a little bit of...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2021, 12:36 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
There is no tank. As long as you mount the...

There is no tank. As long as you mount the compressor close (3-5 inches) to the horn, it's blasting right away.

It just keeps blasting as long as your ears can stand the noise. :rofl: Did I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-22-2021, 11:09 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
I also felt like I needed better horns, so I...

I also felt like I needed better horns, so I ordered an air horn with it's own little compressor. Now it sounds like a transport truck is bearing down when I give it a BLAST or 2! :eek: The original...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-23-2021, 09:17 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Check out Jegs........ ...

Check out Jegs........

https://www.jegs.com/i/Banks/139/49073/10002/-1
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-22-2021, 07:14 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
I have always said BB Chevys need to breath, and...

I have always said BB Chevys need to breath, and headers are the first step.

I have put them on a buddy's 454 P30, and he was also very impressed with the increase in power.

You will probably...
Forum: Vintage RV's 05-16-2021, 01:18 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Our Norcold 4 door fridge kept beeping, and...

Our Norcold 4 door fridge kept beeping, and displayed a door open code after we would be driving for a while.

It turned out it was the hinge wear at the bottom of the 2 fridge doors.

Such a...
Forum: Vintage RV's 04-14-2021, 08:03 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
You won't regret it. Headers are a real boost for...

You won't regret it. Headers are a real boost for the BB Chevy.
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-27-2021, 08:31 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
I have a friend that has a 1997 Holiday Rambler...

I have a friend that has a 1997 Holiday Rambler with the 454. I put a set of Banks headers on it for him and he is very happy with the power increase. :dance:

No other changes and he can drive up...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-25-2021, 05:59 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
If you just get the headers, they are stainless...

If you just get the headers, they are stainless steel, so should last the life of your rig. BB Chevys really like to breath. Headers are likely the single best improvement you can make for them.

I...
Forum: Vintage RV's 02-25-2021, 01:31 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Check Summit, they might have some still in stock.

Check Summit, they might have some still in stock.
Forum: Vintage RV's 11-24-2020, 02:50 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
We bought a new memory foam mattres from Costco. ...

We bought a new memory foam mattres from Costco.

8 inches thick, full regular queen length that will compress when the slide is in, and pop back when the slide is out. :thumb:

And it's made...
Forum: Vintage RV's 10-15-2020, 05:54 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Great job In The 70's! How did you deal with the...

Great job In The 70's! How did you deal with the gap at the edge of the slide?
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-25-2020, 11:46 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Re-attached my AC/heater assembly to the...

Re-attached my AC/heater assembly to the firewall! :facepalm:

It broke compleatly off, and was basically hanging from the hoses and the ducting inside. :eek:

The 1/4 inch bolts with small...
Forum: Vintage RV's 08-11-2020, 08:14 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
You will see a nice increase in power, but it...

You will see a nice increase in power, but it takes fuel to make power, so if you use the extra power, you will likely get the same mileage.

I put a set of Banks headers on a friend's rig, and he...
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-16-2020, 02:05 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
A quick check next time you have a squeak, squirt...

A quick check next time you have a squeak, squirt some water on the belt while it's squeaking.

If the squeak goes away, there's your problem.

Happy Glamping.
Forum: Vintage RV's 06-10-2020, 11:10 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Check for logged codes. I had a similar symptom...

Check for logged codes. I had a similar symptom with our 1994 Airstream. It turned out to be the speed sensor on the input shaft. Simple fix. I changed out the input and output sensors.

Worked...
Forum: Vintage RV's 03-18-2020, 10:54 PM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
Nice work IHC 1470. I like the back splash...

Nice work IHC 1470.

I like the back splash and stained glass.

Happy Glamping.
Forum: Vintage RV's 09-03-2019, 10:08 AM
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Posted By Unplanned Tourist
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