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by tdashmike
Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: Generators
Topic: Choke Position
Replies: 1
Views: 5447

Choke Position

When I got my camper van, the generator wouldn't run. I found out it was because the choke was stuck open, as soon as I manually pushed the choke to the left and started it it ran fine and even under load, the A/C at max setting. My question is now is seems like the choke is always in the same posit...
by tdashmike
Thu Jun 21, 2018 1:08 pm
Forum: New to the site
Topic: 1998 Airstream B190
Replies: 22
Views: 20350

Re: 1998 Airstream B190

Nice find! The bunk is sagging? Can you post a picture? Ours is just particleboard, so cutting new pieces isn't a big deal. I guess I should be more clear, the support on both sides is sagging, not the bed platform itself. It is actually pulling the cabinetry down on the sink side. I'll snap a phot...
by tdashmike
Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:29 am
Forum: New to the site
Topic: 1998 Airstream B190
Replies: 22
Views: 20350

1998 Airstream B190

Hi guys, just got back home a 1998 that was in pretty good condition externally and internally. Mechanically it needed some replacement of worn out parts. image1.jpg image2.jpg Bought it for $18,000, originally listed for $19,500. Some issues it had: The water heater pilot wouldn't stay light. Blows...
by tdashmike
Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:16 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery question
Replies: 12
Views: 11941

Re: Battery question

My coach battery won't hold a charge and I want to replace it but I think I should change the converter first or else it'll destroy the new battery if I'm not mistaken.
by tdashmike
Thu Jun 21, 2018 11:14 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery question
Replies: 12
Views: 11941

Re: Battery question

Did you have to remove the sofa to do the electrical work? Yes I've removed the jacknife sofa for now closed in the box the it was mounted to with 3/4 hard wood ply and a paino hinge in the back and using a futon tipe temporally. Im looking for a solution for the most uncomfortable bed I've ever tr...
by tdashmike
Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:56 am
Forum: Tires and Suspension
Topic: Rear Suspension Modifications
Replies: 55
Views: 103207

Re: Rear Suspension Modifications

Hi, I also need a kit. Thank you! I also found new leaf springs: https://www.generalspringkc.com/Leaf_Springs_Ford_Van_E250_E350_1992_2011_s/1891.htm I think these will work also: https://www.amazon.com/ReadyLift-66-2085-Leveling-Super-99-04/dp/B004E4CU3I/ref=sr_1_33?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid...
by tdashmike
Thu Jun 21, 2018 8:50 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery question
Replies: 12
Views: 11941

Re: Battery question

Did you have to remove the sofa to do the electrical work?
by tdashmike
Mon Jun 18, 2018 11:38 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: 1997 B190 Leakey fresh water fill hose
Replies: 5
Views: 9759

Re: 1997 B190 Leakey fresh water fill hose

I just had to do this repair myself. Instead of taking out cabinets to reach the fresh water inlet, you can remove the outside panel held by 4 screws and remove the clamped hose from there. A LOT easier than removing cabinets etc. to access it from the inside. I learned this the hard way. Mine me i...
by tdashmike
Sun Jun 17, 2018 10:22 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery question
Replies: 12
Views: 11941

Re: Buying it back...

The system uses both batteries when the engine is running so it charges both. When you shut the ignition off it isolates the house battery from the starting battery. In theory you can run the house battery dead and still start the engine. Sent from my SM-J727T1 using Tapatalk That’s good to know, I...
by tdashmike
Sun Jun 17, 2018 9:49 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Battery question
Replies: 12
Views: 11941

Battery question

I’ll make a post later but I just got my 1998 back home. I was reading the manual and it looks like the coach battery and house battery are in parallel? So you could potentially drain your coach battery if you had the interior lights on.

Which tires did you get?
by tdashmike
Wed Jun 13, 2018 3:23 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Jump seat
Replies: 4
Views: 5649

Re: Jump seat

by tdashmike
Tue Jun 12, 2018 4:15 pm
Forum: Restorations
Topic: 1995 B190 Full restoration
Replies: 42
Views: 55675

Re: New B190 owner here

Did you notice if the seat belts for the couch were bolted to the chassis or to wood instead? Thank you.

*EDIT:
They are bolted to the chassis.
by tdashmike
Tue Jun 12, 2018 8:28 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: B-190s for Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 4129

B-190s for Sale

Which one would you guys choose? 1992: https://columbus.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1992-airstream-b190/6611438252.html 1998: https://athensga.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1998-airstream-190/6596332276.html Considering mechanical reliability, would you guys pick the 1998 over the 1992 because it's newer? The owner...