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11-18-2017, 08:07 AM
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Rivet Master 
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
Marana
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 815
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Originally Posted by wbrisett
It's got a collar on it that you tighten once you get the unit on there. They give you a wrench that helps you tighten it. After a few trips I'll update you, but so far seems like cheap insurance. With a pole on one side and another camper just a couple of inches away it wouldn't take but a little mistake to cause several thousand dollars worth of damage.
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Have you seen this alternative? We are considering it once we get our TB.
http://www.purplelineusa.com/product...iler-mover.php
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2018 27FBQ Tommy Bahama - "Indecision" w/Blue Ox SwayPro, Centramatics, Dual EasyStarts, Airstream Connected, Airtug Trailer Tug HD
2012 F250 6.7 Powerstroke King Ranch - "Earl", Centramatics, Viair On Board Air
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11-18-2017, 04:03 PM
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Rivet Master
South East
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 552
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Originally Posted by UncleBad
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Interesting.
Are you looking at the Enduro or the E-Go? Wondering what the differences are.
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2017 29' SOB, 2022 Platinum F-150 SCrew, ProPride
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11-18-2017, 04:15 PM
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Lost in America
2015 27' FB International
2006 25' Safari FB SE
2004 19' International CCD
Santa Fe
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,156
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New big honkin' duramax diesel....no more drama on the 10% grades!
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This is the strangest life I've ever known - J. Morrison
2015 Airstream International Serenity 27FB
2017 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Duramax Diesel
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11-18-2017, 09:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
Currently Looking...
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,564
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Originally Posted by mojo
New big honkin' duramax diesel....no more drama on the 10% grades!
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Sweet!
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Ms Tommie Fantine Lauer, Greensboro, NC
AIR #31871 KQ3H
www.fantinesvoice.com
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11-18-2017, 10:42 PM
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Rivet Master 
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,656
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Originally Posted by 4riveteers
We got a big surprise for our trailer today...no sound from one our speakers! So while diagnosing, I found this... Attachment 299295
Connectors weren’t crimped well and one connector is way too big. Did a little love squeeze and all is well.[emoji12] |
BTW, an inexpensive upgrade is to replace the Clarion speakers with a better brand. Plug and play.
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11-19-2017, 03:22 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 375
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Originally Posted by mojo
New big honkin' duramax diesel....no more drama on the 10% grades!
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I have that truck (2016 version), and it pulled our 23D like it wasn't there. With the 27FB, it's still pulling like there's nothing behind you. Best thing I ever did was sell the 1500 and go up to the 2500 HD.
You're going to love it.
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11-19-2017, 03:28 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 375
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Originally Posted by UncleBad
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I've seen several systems similar, but the price is a bit much. Fate actually intervened yesterday! We got a call from the storage facility and they had an opening in their larger pull-through areas. Not only are they 20-inches wider (actually measured), but 4 feet longer. The cost was the same, so for us it was a no-brainer. When the guy saw how tight we were in our old spot he was amazed we even got it into the spot (I'll admit even I was amazed we got it into that spot! we only had a couple of inches on both sides... There was no room for error. Talk about sweeting it out, trying to park your new 90K trailer for the first time, you don't want to ding it up!). 
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11-19-2017, 07:17 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Selbyville
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 216
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Have fun with your new Chevy Duramax! I have a '16. What an awesome truck! Good luck with it and all the sweat factors go away!!
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2016 25' RBT Flying Cloud "Bullseye"
2016 Chevy 2500 High Country Duramax Diesel
WBCCI #9026 Delmarva Unit
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11-19-2017, 07:27 AM
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,090
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Originally Posted by mojo
New big honkin' duramax diesel....no more drama on the 10% grades!
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Another happy convert! 
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1987 Avion 34W
1995 Ford F250 7.3L PowerStroke
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11-19-2017, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
Marana
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 815
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What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?
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Originally Posted by SailorSam205
Interesting.
Are you looking at the Enduro or the E-Go? Wondering what the differences are.
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I sent them an email asking which one I would need for a 27FB, providing them a link to the Airstream specifications page (they wanted the weight information).
Their response was:
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Yes, you will certainly need the eGo200, 4-motor system and you will also require an upgraded tongue jack wheel. Our recommendation is the Fulton F200 tongue jack.
Please note that due to the weight of your trailer the turning circle will be diminished, however forward and backward movement including movement up slopes will be absolutely fine.
Here is a link to the Purpleline Products page with costs and two editorial page links / reviews from “Trailer Life” and “RV Life”.
$3,599.99 for the system they recommended.
http://www.purplelineusa.com/product...iler-mover.php
I have not done further research, yet. I would love to hear if anyone else has their products to learn more!
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2018 27FBQ Tommy Bahama - "Indecision" w/Blue Ox SwayPro, Centramatics, Dual EasyStarts, Airstream Connected, Airtug Trailer Tug HD
2012 F250 6.7 Powerstroke King Ranch - "Earl", Centramatics, Viair On Board Air
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11-19-2017, 12:37 PM
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2017 25' International
Niagara-on-the-Lake
, ON Canada
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,837
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Quote:
Originally Posted by UncleBad
I sent them an email asking which one I would need for a 27FB, providing them a link to the Airstream specifications page (they wanted the weight information).
Their response was:
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Yes, you will certainly need the eGo200, 4-motor system and you will also require an upgraded tongue jack wheel. Our recommendation is the Fulton F200 tongue jack.
Please note that due to the weight of your trailer the turning circle will be diminished, however forward and backward movement including movement up slopes will be absolutely fine.
Here is a link to the Purpleline Products page with costs and two editorial page links / reviews from “Trailer Life” and “RV Life”.
$3,599.99 for the system they recommended.
http://www.purplelineusa.com/product...iler-mover.php
I have not done further research, yet. I would love to hear if anyone else has their products to learn more! |
I have looked at this system which is common in Europe. There the tongue weight is about 150 lbs, so manoeuvring on soft ground or gravel is possible. With our North American tongue weights even a double jockey wheel on the jack would likely get stuck on anything it a solid surface.
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11-19-2017, 12:45 PM
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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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11-19-2017, 01:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 20' Safari
Old Orchard Beach
, Maine
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 510
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Originally Posted by mojo
New big honkin' duramax diesel....no more drama on the 10% grades!
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What did that cost?
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Marty Womer
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Trailer name: Quarantina
2019-2022 President, Northeast Mountaineers Airstream Club
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11-19-2017, 03:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Parker
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,772
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What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?
Great deal on some OXO containers for the AS. We like these. $20 off the set at Costco , so they cost $60.
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11-19-2017, 04:44 PM
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Registered User
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Fairfield
, California
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 905
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[QUOTE=Troutboy;2036589]Great deal on some OXO containers for the AS. We like these. $20 off the set at Costco , so they cost $60.
Just bought the same set. Loved the ones we bought earlier at $15 Each. Jumped on them when we saw this price.
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11-19-2017, 05:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,670
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Okay, here is my share of something I made to improve my counter space. I got the idea from Tiny House. The 25 is nearly perfect but it has little kitchen counter workspace and a smaller bathroom in the Safari rendition. I solved the bath issue by utilizing the hallway space with my “cheap parlor trick” and now here is my kitchen fix- a 27” wide counter for use while cooking that stores away when not in use. 
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2022 Ford F150 PowerBoost Platinum w/7.2KW
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11-19-2017, 06:37 PM
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Rivet Master
Kensington
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 554
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Rod, I'm borrowing that idea. Mind saying, is that a piece of 1/4" birch ply with laminate glued on? Looks nice.
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11-19-2017, 07:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,670
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What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?
I knew someone would love this too. It is 1/2” birch plywood and cut in an odd shape to provide support from the handle and a piece in the wardrobe mounted as support and a piece of trim on the right wall. I stained and sealed it with poly spray. You can’t sit on it but it should be good for a bit of weight at least to put things while prepping on the real but meager counter of a 25’. I certainly did not mind anyone asking. I have learned so many things from people here.
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2022 Ford F150 PowerBoost Platinum w/7.2KW
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11-19-2017, 08:08 PM
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Overkill Specialist
Commercial Member
2020 30’ Globetrotter
2014 23' International
Dadeville
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 4,516
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wbrisett
I have that truck (2016 version), and it pulled our 23D like it wasn't there. With the 27FB, it's still pulling like there's nothing behind you. Best thing I ever did was sell the 1500 and go up to the 2500 HD.
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I did the same thing and it was the best thing I ever did
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11-19-2017, 08:38 PM
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#5120
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1987 Avion 34W owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Good Ol'
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 2,090
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rodsterinfl
Okay, here is my share of something I made to improve my counter space. I got the idea from Tiny House. The 25 is nearly perfect but it has little kitchen counter workspace and a smaller bathroom in the Safari rendition. I solved the bath issue by utilizing the hallway space with my “cheap parlor trick” and now here is my kitchen fix- a 27” wide counter for use while cooking that stores away when not in use. Attachment 299470 |
Nice bit of ingenuity there, Rod!
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