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Old 11-15-2014, 06:52 PM   #241
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If you're going to wish, go all the way. I want a lock with a retina scanner.

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Old 11-15-2014, 08:03 PM   #242
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Realistically though, I wish they'd drop the mechanism that enables motel-mode on the door. I can't imagine ever a time when I would want my door to automatically lock when I shut it. Does anyone actually use this?
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Old 11-15-2014, 08:20 PM   #243
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Have a Hide-a-Key somewhere to save yourself from a cold night outside.
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Old 11-15-2014, 08:29 PM   #244
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We have always had an outside hide-a-key.

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Old 11-16-2014, 04:45 AM   #245
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Realistically though, I wish they'd drop the mechanism that enables motel-mode on the door. I can't imagine ever a time when I would want my door to automatically lock when I shut it. Does anyone actually use this?
i use that feature most of the time as it save lock wear. i also wear the door keys around my neck.

i'd like a release for the door hold-open latch that i can unlatch without going outside. it should not make more holes in the exterior shell.

use a 12v buzzer for the door bell. in the longer trailers i think you need two.
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Old 11-16-2014, 07:58 AM   #246
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I want a lock that never mysteriously locks itself when I close the door.
We have a free "lock out kit."

Send us a SASE with 2 stamps and it's yours.

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Old 11-16-2014, 08:55 AM   #247
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I'm still dreaming, but I would love it, it the port hole windows over the living area windows in the FB's where also over the windows in the bedroom. More light!!!!

I don't know about anyone else, but all the windows and natural light has always been the biggest selling point of an Airstream to me. I've never seen so many windows on a SOB. Maybe a bus, but rarely.

More windows!! LOL

I know, more things to leak
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Old 11-16-2014, 12:39 PM   #248
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We have a key box with a push button combination lock built into the lid. It's permanently mounted in a concealed area into the AS structure. Simple matter to gain access, pop it open, and retrieve the spare keys.

I have no idea where my kid found it, but it saves you when you can't find the keys.


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Old 11-16-2014, 11:18 PM   #249
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We have a free "lock out kit."

Send us a SASE with 2 stamps and it's yours.

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Let me guess, a rubber band. I know why the one lock mysteriously locks itself.
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Old 11-16-2014, 11:39 PM   #250
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Some note about storage..... My new Serenity 30 RB has huge storage with the side closets in the bedroom. And now they all have lights which come on when the door is opened.

But, access to wiring might be nice except it would create a structural problem as the Airstream has no real frame other than what it sits on.
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Old 11-16-2014, 11:41 PM   #251
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Ours is modified with a plastic friction washer that prevents lockouts--its a very simple fix...dunno where it came from. PO (My son) and I installed it...
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Old 11-17-2014, 03:02 AM   #252
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Let me guess, a rubber band. I know why the one lock mysteriously locks itself.
Sorry, but your guess is very wrong.

The kit consists of 2 special washers with instructions of how and where to install them.

2 stamps is a very cheap investment, as many other owners have experienced.

We invite anyone else to better the fix, and at no charge, except the 2 stamps.

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Old 11-17-2014, 05:55 AM   #253
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Yup, the kit worked well on our 2007 Safari. But it looks to me like our 2014FC already has it- or something very similar.
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Old 11-17-2014, 08:35 AM   #254
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Yup, the kit worked well on our 2007 Safari. But it looks to me like our 2014FC already has it- or something very similar.
Could be.

I showed our kit to Airstream, several years ago.

Their answer was "the fix is not needed", just don't slam the door. HUH??????

Sorry that a few folks only like things that they come up with, and most always they also kick simple things in life, "to the curb".

Oh well, as always, the majority rules.

Will that kit last foever?

Heck no.

But what does??

Especially when it's free, other than for the huge amount for shipping.

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Old 11-17-2014, 08:54 AM   #255
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I got one of Andy's felt washer fixes for the '05 Safari some years back. Easy to install and it worked. The new '15 Flying Cloud came new with the felt washer already there.

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Old 12-16-2014, 08:51 PM   #256
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I admit that I have not read the entire thread.
But seriously what I would like is a white porcelain sink in the bathroom. Every time I spit toothpaste in that silver one I need to clean ASAP

It's the little things...
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Old 12-16-2014, 09:02 PM   #257
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Good one. I'd like to see a faucet in the bathroom that's actually long enough to pour water into the sink...the first thing I'll upgrade in our trailer is that stupid extra-short faucet.
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Old 12-16-2014, 11:02 PM   #258
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That would be really easy to have a welding shop do.
Or, get an Eddie Bauer (one of the features that we liked and moved us into the EB) ... naw, you'd just say that the D-ring tie downs on the rear exterior frame are just bolted on ...
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Old 12-17-2014, 08:33 AM   #259
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I would like to see Airstream add a metal flashing beneath the exterior walls. It would be installed on top of the floor before the walls are set in place. This would be a modified "Z" shape so that the inside edge would turn upward inside the interior skins. The outer downward leg would be outside the belly wrap to let any accumulated water drip outside. The outer leg would be hidden behind the lower rub rail. At the sections of wall that are not straight, a flexible adhesive flashing would be needed on top of cut metal sections that would be used to accommodate the curves. In lieu of or additionally to caulking, maybe a strip of EPDM self healing adhesive flexible flashing could be placed continuously on top of the metal flashing to take care of potential leaks from the necessary structural connection penetrations.
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Old 12-18-2014, 04:06 PM   #260
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Like T1-11 siding Z flashing. Sensible suggestion.
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