What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?

[Hans627]

Originally Posted by Trucker

Replaced single step with a double step, installed Window Poppers, ringers on the propane tanks, added Easy-Start, removed grab handle and replaced with larger lighted one, and removed dining the table.

Some great ideas. Would you happen to have a picture of the replacement grab handle? Was it difficult to make the switch?

Thanks!

[WhereStream]

Originally Posted by Trucker

... ringers on the propane tanks...

What are “ringers?”

[Ultraclassic]

Originally Posted by Trucker

Replaced single step with a double step, installed Window Poppers, ringers on the propane tanks, added Easy-Start, removed grab handle and replaced with larger lighted one, and removed dining the table.

can you shed some light on the handle install?

add pictures etc..

thanks

[Trucker]

Originally Posted by Ultraclassic

can you shed some light on the handle install?

add pictures etc..

thanks

The dealer wired it to the switch for the steps. Removed the old handle, trimmed some molding and bolted down. Inside you would remove the access panel to the left of door, and get access to wiring. Then it's just snaking the wires over the six inches or so.
Pictures to follow, iPhone not emailing right now.

[Trucker]

Originally Posted by WhereStream

What are “ringers?”

Rubber molded rings that go on the bottom of your propane tanks. Keeping them from rusting or an vibration related wear. "greenlightproducts.com>products>the-ringer"

[zapper]

All true benefits. But the real reason for the ring or "ringers" was because the initial sensor kits came with silicone rubber spacers to "lift" the tanks to avoid the tanks crushing and destroying the electronic sensors underneath. These rubber spacers were notorious for their failures and subsequent wiping out the expensive sensors. I went through several before calling it quits, until I saw the aluminum spacers and the option for purchasing the rings which I now have. IMO good idea for tracking propane use, but execution of product roll out mickey mouse. They were awfully slow in correcting the design fatal flaw and probably lost a lot of sales before they woke up.

[Trucker]

Originally Posted by PB_NB

Hi Trucker, which step did you go with. Can you provide the model number. I am considering changing out the single metal one that came on the Sport.

Thanks,

PB

The dealer picked it, a Lippert double step with 7"spacing, and 24"wide. They had aluminum ones available, but I didn't see the need to spend the extra money. If I could figure out how to post picture I would.

[Ultraclassic]

Originally Posted by Trucker

The dealer picked it, a Lippert double step with 7"spacing, and 24"wide. They had aluminum ones available, but I didn't see the need to spend the extra money. If I could figure out how to post picture I would.

Tucker: You can work on your AS, fish wires, rivet at will but you can't upload pictures??? Lol, waiting for pictures [emoji16]

[Trucker]

Originally Posted by Ultraclassic

Tucker: You can work on your AS, fish wires, rivet at will but you can't upload pictures??? Lol, waiting for pictures [emoji16]

Ok, pictures are posted, just click on my images. One can be able to work on his AS, but be a dinosaur when it comes to cell or computer tech! Please explain how to get photo from user file to this post? URL????needed???

[Ultraclassic]

I am on the mobile app and the link is imbedded here

[Ultraclassic]

Hi New to Airstream.

Is the screen Door Slider (gizzy) easy to replace? I couldn't find any links on it so it must be slip n slide it in? 2 more weeks until we get Stella 2000 30w

[Relaytest]

[Hans627]

Originally Posted by Relaytest

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Very nice!

[UncleBad]

Originally Posted by Trucker

Rubber molded rings that go on the bottom of your propane tanks. Keeping them from rusting or an vibration related wear. "greenlightproducts.com>products>the-ringer"

I used fuel line split down the middle on one side, works great too!

[Melucy2airs]

Finally got the Hensley hitch, finished install yesterday, it took me 3 hours to do it.

[PB_NB]

Installed my Proven Lock Hitch Lock:





Also made my safety chains removable and put them in my truck.

[SilverLock]

New satin nickel pull down faucet in the kitchen, matching one in the bathroom and painted all the chrome handles matte silver.

[Halford1]

Originally Posted by PB_NB

Installed my Proven Lock Hitch Lock:





Also made my safety chains removable and put them in my truck.

bought same thing last year... didint think I could remove chains. what did you use to easily remove the chains?

[PB_NB]

Originally Posted by Halford1

bought same thing last year... didint think I could remove chains. what did you use to easily remove the chains?

I have a cordless 5" zip disk angle grinder. It took about 1 minute per side to cut the last link attached to the loop welded to the trailer tongue.

Be careful not to cut the loop that is permanent to the trailer, just cut the chain link.

I have some rated auto locking carabiners (8,000 lbs each) which replace the cut off link. This makes for some easy on/off of the chains.

A heavy duty shackle or quick link could work as well, just make sure that it fits in the chain link and the trailer safety loop.

Also, when using the cutting disk, you should protect the trailer surfaces from the sparks as these will embed into the soft surfaces and rust over time. I just used an old fleece and made sure to send the sparks into the ground.

In the end I think I may have slowed down a would be thief by a few minutes but that may enough for them to go elsewhere for easier pickin's.

[wpugh007]

Four Goodyear endurance tire, Tpms and Proven Lock Hitch Lock