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Old 10-19-2016, 10:53 AM   #1
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Twelve months in our 2015 23' FC FB

This is a list of problems during our first twelve months which were resolved under warranty or by owner modification.

2015 23’ FC FB Airstream VIN 1STK9AG29FJ533030 - purchased November 2015

since delivery.
Screen door sticks.
Screen door adjusted by Sky River RV, Paso Robles, CA. 24 May
Stove igniter unreliable.
Igniters adjusted by Sky River RV, Paso Robles, CA 24 May (unresolved)
Propane tanks rusting and paint peeling.
Tanks replaced by Airstream 13 Jun
Shower door bottom sweep torn.
Airstream supplied part 20 Jun. Owner installed.
Window in bath entrance door is tilted 3/16” top to bottom.
Owner will live with it. (leaning window of Airstream)
Tank monitors unreliable. We have been advised that the monitors are problematic.

noted first week:
Drapes at front window do not provide privacy - velcro wrong configuration.
Owner resolved with double sided velcro.

discovered 18 Feb while using cooktop fan.
Aluminum debris left in cook top exhaust fan duct during manufacture..
Owner removed.

discovered 18 Feb while checking wheel lug torques.
Lug nut aluminum caps split.
Replaced with steel capped lug nuts at Discount Tire, Tucson, AZ. 16 Mar.
Airstream reimbursed.

discovered 20 Feb.
Dometic refrigerator fan inoperative. Unable to maintain low temp.
Owner repaired connector to fan 24 Feb
Dometic refrigerator fan on/off switch missing.
Fan kit sent to owner at Ajo, AZ by Airstream Adventures NW. 5 Mar
Owner installed.

occurred 16 Mar.
Wire racks in slide out cabinet tumbled loose spilling contents and breaking containers
Owner secured with plastic wire ties 18 Mar.

occurred 26 Apr.
Dometic refrigerator would not ignite on propane.
Professional Camper Care, Cortez, CO adjusted. 2 May
Dometic reimbursed.

occurred 27 Apr.
Propane tanks were not full as indicated during sale.
Owner had tanks filled necessitating trip change.
Propane regulator empty / full indicator faulty. Ran out of propane.
Regulator replaced by Sky River RV, Paso Robles, CA 24 May
No confidence in regulator indicator. One tank used at a time.

occurred 5 May.
Batteries would not maintain a charge. Dead cell in both batteries.
Batteries replaced at Interstate Battery Company, St George, UT 10 May.
Airstream Adventures NW covered replacement cost under warranty.

occurred 11 May.
Fantastic Fans failed (both units within 5 minutes)
Diagnosed by FF. Rain sensors received 24 May. Unresolved.
Diagnosed by Sky River RV. Motor/fan received 13 Jun
Airstream Adventures NW installed motor/fan 23 Jun. Unresolved.
Diagnosed by Airstream Adventures NW.
Circuit board assembly & lift motors received 30 Jun.
Owner installed. Resolved (50 days without fans)
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occurred 13 May.
Unable to flush-out black water tank.
Repaired by Sky River RV, Paso Robles, CA 24 May

occurred 15 May.
USB ports at sound system failed.
Airstream supplied replacement ports 30 May. Owner installed.

since July.
Toilet would not maintain water in bowl.
Thetford provided rubber seal kit. Owner replaced.
Cooktop igniter failed.
Atwood supplied part through local RV dealer. Owner replaced.
City water connector - regulator port leaking inside trailer.
Airstream supplied part. Owner replaced.
Reinforced PVC hose added at interior connection point to reduce stress.
Owner added.
Shower door sweep failed again.
Owner purchased locally & replaced.


redesigned / upgraded:
Converter upgraded to multi-stage unit to prolong battery life.
Owner replaced
Dining table reduced in size for functionality. (Walnut - 30 3/4” x 20”)
Cabinet maker supplied. Owner stained.
Microwave removed for additional storage.
Cabinet door constructed & installed by professional to match cabinets.
Accumulator added to plumbing system to reduce water pressure issues when heated.
Owner installed accumulator adjacent to water pump.
Furnace ducting near water pump crushed / duct longer than necessary. Owner resolved by shortening ducting.
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Old 10-19-2016, 11:14 AM   #2
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sounds familiar - disappointing from AS - we are going to Jackson in about 2 weeks
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Old 10-19-2016, 11:25 AM   #3
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I too have had similar multiple part replacement issues with the Fantastic fans. One still doesn't work. After 4 different parts sent, I requested that I be able to send the whole fan in for diagnosis, or they just send me a whole new one. No dice. They always want to walk through a diagnosis, and have me do electrical testing.

I'm done with them. Replaced with Maxxfan Plus's. Very happy. Much quieter, reversible, 10 speeds variable, and come with remotes which is great when you are lying in bed.
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Old 10-24-2016, 02:48 AM   #4
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I'm done with them. Replaced with Maxxfan Plus's. Very happy. Much quieter, reversible, 10 speeds variable, and come with remotes which is great when you are lying in bed.
Stock ones are reversible as well, but you have to buy and add the switch yourself.

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Old 10-24-2016, 02:53 AM   #5
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No confidence in regulator indicator. One tank used at a time.
I would never trust it. Plus using them one tank at a time ensures you always have one that works and that you can fill it later, while always having a good one.

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since July.
Toilet would not maintain water in bowl.
Thetford provided rubber seal kit. Owner replaced.
How hard is that? I noticed that same issue in my 23D. You fill it and it drains fairly quickly. I assumed it was the seal. Did you go through AS first, or just contact Thetford directly?

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Old 10-24-2016, 12:52 PM   #6
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When do you get your check from AS for all the manual work you had to do.
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Old 10-24-2016, 12:56 PM   #7
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Our AS is in the shop for the convertor, not having them replacing with a 1 Stage, I am getting a 4-Stage Boondocker BD 1260HW (60 Amp 4-Stage Converter/Charger Hard Wire).

They are paying to have it installed.
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Old 10-24-2016, 12:59 PM   #8
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Pobere...this sad experience with a brand new AS will help those folks who keep asking about the risks of buying a used AS vs buying new...with the assumption being that EVERYTHING works if they buy new. Good post. jon
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Old 10-24-2016, 04:36 PM   #9
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I HAVE A 2016 22FB...with a list as long if not longer. Wish I never brought. Don't have the tools or smarts to fix by myself. It has been in for service on another list now for almost 3 weeks. I was told that I am not their only customer. Bought thinking AS was a quality product. I feel my dream to camp is gone.
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Old 10-24-2016, 04:54 PM   #10
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Twelve months in our 2015 23' FC FB

Sorry to hear that. Our 2014 FC 30' has been virtually problem free. Don't become discouraged. They do exist. I hope you get your problems resolved soon.
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Old 10-24-2016, 04:59 PM   #11
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When do you get your check from AS for all the manual work you had to do.
I'll get the check the same day my taxes are cut in half.

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Old 10-24-2016, 05:02 PM   #12
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Our AS is in the shop for the convertor, not having them replacing with a 1 Stage, I am getting a 4-Stage Boondocker BD 1260HW (60 Amp 4-Stage Converter/Charger Hard Wire).

They are paying to have it installed.
Good for you. We are happy with the multi-stage converter we purchased from Best Converter in Idaho. Very easy to install.

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Old 10-24-2016, 05:26 PM   #13
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I would never trust it. Plus using them one tank at a time ensures you always have one that works and that you can fill it later, while always having a good one.

Elementary "Dear Watson". I am wiser for the experience. Robere

How hard is that? I noticed that same issue in my 23D. You fill it and it drains fairly quickly. I assumed it was the seal. Did you go through AS first, or just contact Thetford directly?

-Wayne
Thetford came through. I contacted them, supplied the appropriate info, and they sent a gasket kit. Utilized You Tube to move forward and within an hour everything was up and working properly. Robere
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Old 10-24-2016, 05:31 PM   #14
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I HAVE A 2016 22FB...with a list as long if not longer. Wish I never brought. Don't have the tools or smarts to fix by myself. It has been in for service on another list now for almost 3 weeks. I was told that I am not their only customer. Bought thinking AS was a quality product. I feel my dream to camp is gone.
Sorry you've experienced much of what we have. My wife a former sailor and RVers aplenty have reminded me that if it moves, was designed and built by men, it will need repairs. Soon everything will be dialed in and you'll forget these issues as you enjoy songs and laughter with new friends around a campfire and adult beverages. Robere
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Old 10-24-2016, 05:45 PM   #15
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Sorry to hear that. Our 2014 FC 30' has been virtually problem free. Don't become discouraged. They do exist. I hope you get your problems resolved soon.
All systems up and running as of today, October 24, 2016. We depart Bend, OR for AZ within 10 days and should be enjoying sun and new friends over the forthcoming months. Robere
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Great to hear!
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Old 10-24-2016, 06:59 PM   #17
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Thanks for posting Robere. Hopefully it's small stuff from here on out!

How did you know the city water regulator was leaking? I've heard of this a couple of times and this comcerns me more than the rest.

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Hi Robere,
Nice to hear that you have such a positive attitude after all those issues.
Enjoy
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Old 10-24-2016, 07:40 PM   #19
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Thanks for posting Robere. Hopefully it's small stuff from here on out!

How did you know the city water regulator was leaking? I've heard of this a couple of times and this comcerns me more than the rest.

Thanks!
I also recently discovered my city water inlet fixture was leaking slowly. In my case, I had just installed a water detection alarm in the area below it, where there are a lot of plumbing connections. The alarm went off the next time we used the trailer. The inlet fixture was dripping from a seam at the back of the fixture (toward the inside of the trailer). The water formed a small wet spot on the floor at the rear corner of the wheel well. The alarm detected the wet spot when it was only an inch or two wide.

The alarm I installed is a new kind you may not have seen before. It comes with a type of wire that you can snake around the edge of an area. It's a Honeywell RWD41.

The picture shows the RWD41 main unit in the lower left. A phone-type cable connects from it to where you put the water-detection cable. The detection cable is the one on the right that runs back into the darkness. It is a plastic cable with bare metal wires spiraling around it.

(You may also notice another, older water alarm in the picture. The box is at the far left, and it has a single detection unit that is mounted to the right of the pump. This type of alarm could also detect a leak like this, but it only senses water in a single location)
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Old 10-24-2016, 07:51 PM   #20
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Thanks for posting Robere. Hopefully it's small stuff from here on out!

How did you know the city water regulator was leaking? I've heard of this a couple of times and this comcerns me more than the rest.

Thanks!
First clue: Water on the ground on the street side aft of the rear most tire (I was not hooked up to city water). After observing that it only occurred when the water heater was on overnight I enlisted the experts on this forum and learned that water pressure increases when water is heated. DUH! I felt the interior side of the city water input port / pressure reducer and sensed moisture. Voila! Enlisting the experts on this forum again it was suggested that the fitting had failed (it is made of plastic with two halves screwed together) and replacement was necessary. An accumulator was also suggested as well as adding a flexible hose between the interior rigid plumbing and the city water input port / pressure reducer to minimize physical strain on the "not so cool plastic" port. I accomplished each of the three recommendations and am now without a slow leak. Another hint early on was the pump cycling briefly during the night with the water heater on and without calling for water in a sink or toilet.
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