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Here is a shot of us bringing Amelia 'home' from Iowa to Washington in late December. This is just east of Salt Lake City on I-80. Two oldies, but goodies.

I need a controller soon... wanted Max Brake and waited too long. Any good alternatives?

Hi all. Looks like I may have missed my opportunity to get a Max Brake. Dutch and Di don't sell it anymore, the Max Brake.com site is down, and Google isn't much help. Someone on the RV.net forums said they are done. Any recommendations?

I've pulled the starter. I tested the connections and have power from the ignition. I took the starter apart again like I did in October... The soldered connections on the new brushes have come loose. I'm repairing them now. B. G. , Thanks for the help!

No cranking / turning over: 98, 12-valve, Iowa I try to turn the truck over and hear a loud click, but no cranking. If I release the key to the run position then go back to start, there is another audible, but less loud, click. Here is the longer story... I changed the fuel filter. Filled...

injustice! Remember the truck was stolen by a "Bonnie and Clyde" pair? The man plead guilty and is serving time. So the chick who stole our truck over Christmas didn't appear for her pre-trial hearing today, plus hasn't been coming to her rehab treatment program. I don't know how she was out...

The repair shop I worked with said the insurance company - Met Life - almost tried to total the truck when the final bill came in higher than their adjuster's assessment. The shop was certainly in my corner and told MetLife the work was already done and the claim needed to be satisfied. I'm...

Truck update: nearly back to 'normal' Well, we are slowly coming back to 'pre-stolen' status. The driver's bed side and door were painted by the repair shop as well as a new ignition assembly, fascia, and driver's exterior door handle. Since the Pioneer stereo was stolen I decided to use the...

B.A. Baracus and Amelia Airstream Here they are! Hi Bob4x4 and everyone, My wife and I have owned a 1974 sovereign of the road for just over a year. We are updating the interior and refurbishing most of the systems. The sub floor was rotten, among other problems, when we bought her. I need to...

This is a great image by a talented photographer named Eric Curry. His site is at http://americanprideandpassion.com/airstream_trailer.php Take a look there at his other images. You'll be impressed!

1974 Sovereign Hi Bob4x4, My wife and I have owned a 1974 sovereign of the road for just over a year. We are updating the interior and refurbishing most of the systems. The sub floor was rotten, among other problems, when we bought her. I need to update the page, but pictures and listings of...

no LoJack FYI, I did check the LoJack site and they don't have coverage in Iowa. One of the many joys of living in a state of small towns. (sorry for the cynicism: small-town living does have some advantages)

Hi and thanks for the feedback and suggestions from all who have commented. FYI, the truck is in un-drivable condition. The key insert/assembly was tugged out and thrown on the floor. The mechanism behind it was really gnarled up with a hammer and screwdrivers to get the mechanism to turn...

There was an issue of the TDR in the last year or two that did a thorough review of filters

Great news! Truck was found being driven around Omaha by two men, were pulled over, and arrested. The truck is now in the impound yard and can't be picked up until Monday or Wednesday. All we know about damage right now is that the ignition had been punched. I'm very happy it has been found...