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by RichardCrane
Thu Aug 11, 2022 8:02 pm
Forum: Interior Restoration
Topic: Looking for ideas/inspiration for rear bedroom redo 34W
Replies: 18
Views: 18051

Re: Looking for ideas/inspiration for rear bedroom redo 34W

Bimmer, If you are still looking for how to get a queen bed in your 34W, I did it and it works very well. The head is located on the driver side wall. I built a "headboard" that goes over the water heater, water and electrical cabinets. It spans that side wall and supports the head of the ...
by RichardCrane
Sat Apr 18, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: Plumbing Re-Do
Replies: 36
Views: 59784

Re: Plumbing Re-Do

I am rebuilding our 1979 34W. I have replaced all water lines with PEX. From the pump outward I used the crimp on rings. I bought the better crimping tool, about $60. You still need very strong hands to compress the rings fully. I added angle stops at all outlets so I can work on anything without ha...
by RichardCrane
Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:54 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: windows leak
Replies: 12
Views: 5001

Re: windows leak

Hello KY, The list you sent shows the name Interstate RV Metal at the bottom. This is the one I mentioned on the 11th was sent to me by Razorback. It helped me get started locating suppliers for my windows. Robert at Vintage Trailer Gaskets was not certain my windows are the 4900 series. I may be ab...
by RichardCrane
Mon Nov 11, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: windows leak
Replies: 12
Views: 5001

Re: windows leak

Hello Razorback, To date I have found several sources for window seals. No one dealer has all the parts. My windows seem to be Hehr 4900 series. Vintage Trailer Supply has provided the "Y" seal for the Jalousie faces. Interstate Metal(which you gave me) supplied the Glazing bead. KC at Int...
by RichardCrane
Tue Oct 15, 2019 11:53 am
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: windows leak
Replies: 12
Views: 5001

Re: windows leak

Thanks to both of you for your help. I will check out Interstate RV Metal & Supply for the seals that probably need replacing. In the mean time I am searching with a water hose for the source of my leaks.
Regards to both,
by RichardCrane
Fri Oct 11, 2019 3:48 pm
Forum: Exterior Restoration
Topic: windows leak
Replies: 12
Views: 5001

Re: windows leak

Hello, I too am looking for a source for window seals, etc. Have you found any sources yet? I have a 1979 34W and have several leaking windows. It's hard to determine exactly where leaks come from to know what to try and fix. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Richard Crane