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10-17-2017, 10:01 PM
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#5021
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Registered User
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Fairfield
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 905
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
How many cfm is that fan? Amperage draw? Make & model?
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Sorry, forgot to renew, back now.
It is 156 cfm, amp draw is .38, got is on amazon but you can get it any place such as Newegg, etc.
Model is the - BitFenix Spectre Pro 230mm Case Fan BFF-SPRO-23030KK-RP Black
Or more simply put the BitFenix Spectre Pro 230mm Case Fan Black non-LED
If you go to their web page there are a lot of specs on it.
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10-18-2017, 03:01 AM
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#5022
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Rivet Master 
2007 20' Safari
Old Orchard Beach
, Maine
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 509
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Speaking of ZipDee, I attended a presentation by a ZipDee representative at the International Rally in Escanaba, Michigan this summer and learned that the sliding rails/posts (I don't recall the official name) that hold up ZipDee awnings - both manual and power - need to be lubricated occasionally with silicone spray. My manual awning is MUCH easier to operate now after spraying the rails/posts.
It is important not to use an oil spray, such as W-D 40, although I would imagine that that brand of silicone spray would be fine.
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Marty Womer
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Trailer name: Quarantina
2019-2022 President, Northeast Mountaineers Airstream Club
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10-19-2017, 04:00 AM
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#5023
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,560
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Got some Byam Hooks from VTS will install tonight if I can buy some #4 SS sheet metal screws locally. Fastenal did not have them.
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10-19-2017, 08:34 PM
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#5024
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 27' International
Montreal
, Quebec
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 195
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A roll of Phifer no-see-ums 20 x 20 mesh insect screen 36" x 25' and a roll of .125 x100' spline. Both were enough to replace the screens of all windows and the door of our 27fb International. After spending last winter in Florida we realised that the factory installed screen where no match for the no-see-ums. We are leaving soon to spend our second winter as snowbird and will see if these make a difference. We used both the metal and plastic screen roller and much prefered the plastic one.
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10-22-2017, 10:15 AM
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#5025
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2 Rivet Member 
2017 25' International
2014 16' Sport
Cardiff
, California
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 25
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Privacy magnets
Since a vacation just isn’t a vacation if I have to wear pants...  I came up with a way to close the gaps on the sides of the window shades. Stainless steel magnets from amazon and little metal brackets from Home Depot. I used the existing window screen frame screws and put the bracket behind the frame. One magnet is mounted behind the window screen on the bracket and a second magnet holds the shades.
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10-28-2017, 09:32 PM
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#5026
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2 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
2018 28' Flying Cloud
Kaleden (near Penticton)
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 71
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This ottoman weighs about 1 pound (it is solid syrafoam with a thin layer of foam on top) . Don't know if I like it yet but will give it a try.
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10-28-2017, 11:50 PM
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#5027
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Manteca
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 388
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Got a mega pack of 15 amp fuses! We're having a crisis with our water heater switches creating a direct short and blowing out the 15 amp fuse. Talk about going from a tenor to a soprano!
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2016 27 Flying Cloud FB
2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, Equal-i-zer Hitch, 4.10 axle ratio.
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10-29-2017, 04:01 AM
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#5028
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Rivet Master 
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,222
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I suggest getting the problem itself fixed before having a fire from a short. Changing the fuse is not fixing the short and could cause more problems if the issue is in the trailer wiring instead of the water heater circuitry.
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WBCCI Life Member 5123, AIR 70341, 4CU, WD9EMC
TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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10-29-2017, 05:08 AM
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#5029
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,767
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I second that motion
Quote:
Originally Posted by switz
I suggest getting the problem itself fixed before having a fire from a short. Changing the fuse is not fixing the short and could cause more problems if the issue is in the trailer wiring instead of the water heater circuitry.
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That's right. Get to the source of the problem and fix whatever's causing the short.
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10-29-2017, 06:58 AM
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#5030
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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Yep, we found the same on the A/C side of our power center. If a circuit-breaker is popping more frequently than it should, shut off all power, open up that cover, look inside, inspect every connection to be they are all are tight, and ensure that no evil gremlins are trying to let the smoke out.
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Rocinante Piccolo is our new-to-us 2016 Interstate Lounge 3500 EXT
(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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10-29-2017, 07:29 AM
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#5031
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Rivet Master
2017 19' International
Tallahassee
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 938
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Mounted a hitch receiver on the business end of the Suburban ... have to park the Airstream in a tight spot ... I’m told this will make it easier...
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10-29-2017, 07:42 AM
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#5032
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,140
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhereStream
Mounted a hitch receiver on the business end of the Suburban ...
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Business in the front, party in the back! I'm sure that will make it easier to maneuver in tight places.
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"A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." - Lao Tzu
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10-29-2017, 07:59 AM
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#5033
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhereStream
Mounted a hitch receiver on the business end of the Suburban ... have to park the Airstream in a tight spot ... I’m told this will make it easier...
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And you can use it for a bike rack too. Good idea!
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10-29-2017, 08:01 AM
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#5034
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,560
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Got some nice fabric and zippers to make a few pillows for the Caravel.
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10-29-2017, 08:05 AM
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#5035
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Rivet Master
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Parker
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,772
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Not sure this counts, just got a Mavic Pro drone from Costco, a great deal.
Will be using it to take cool pics and videos of the AS on the road.
Wife won’t let me open until. Christmas! [emoji35][emoji24]
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Thanks,
Troutboy
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10-29-2017, 10:02 PM
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#5036
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4 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Manteca
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 388
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mimiandrews
That's right. Get to the source of the problem and fix whatever's causing the short.
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Yes, thanks. Absolutely. I had to do a process of elimination to determine the source of the direct short. Therefore I had to have plenty of extra fuses to find the culprit. It's definitely the water heater. So now more diagnosing until we can ever use the water heater again.[emoji28]
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2016 27 Flying Cloud FB
2005 GMC Yukon XL 2500 4x4, Equal-i-zer Hitch, 4.10 axle ratio.
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10-30-2017, 05:34 AM
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#5037
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3 Rivet Member
2020 23' Globetrotter
Savoy
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 192
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Got rid of Marithons and replaced with Maxxis D load range and TPMS system.
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10-30-2017, 05:59 AM
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#5038
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3 Rivet Member
2016 28' International
Perry
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 104
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 4riveteers
Got a mega pack of 15 amp fuses! We're having a crisis with our water heater switches creating a direct short and blowing out the 15 amp fuse. Talk about going from a tenor to a soprano!
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Our first trip out, the water heater was blowing DC fuses every time I pushed the gas or the electric switch to the water heater.
Found out that the circuit board in the water heater was shorting the AC into the DC.
If I flipped the AC breaker to the heater off, no fuses blew and we could heat with gas.
Also if I disconnected the AC power cord to the trailer then the DC fuse would not blow.
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10-30-2017, 09:14 AM
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#5039
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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10-30-2017, 02:03 PM
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#5040
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The Aluminum Tent 3
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Park City
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 2,157
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Troutboy
Not sure this counts, just got a Mavic Pro drone from Costco, a great deal.
Will be using it to take cool pics and videos of the AS on the road.
Wife won’t let me open until. Christmas! [emoji35][emoji24]
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I was touring a client around the Park City area and we stopped at an overlook of the Jordanelle Reservoir. There was a guy taking some video with a drone, and I admittedly have never actually seen how they work, up close. Coolest thing ever. It was so high up I could barely see it. He pushed a button and it flew directly overhead and then landed exactly where it took off from. I was fascinated. Really tempted to get one at some point.
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