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Forum: On The Road... 05-21-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,055
Posted By Bob662
The latest is that a drone flight in May 2019...

The latest is that a drone flight in May 2019 clearly shows the beam fracture, but the inspector didn't see it. The inspector was fired.

This two-step repair is now underway. The first phase is...
Forum: On The Road... 05-13-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,055
Posted By Bob662
We lived in Memphis for 30+ years. I discourage...

We lived in Memphis for 30+ years. I discourage the idea of using interior streets like E.H. Crump Boulevard to transit the City. The lanes are narrow, traffic is high and I believe it will be a...
Forum: On The Road... 12-10-2020, 05:59 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 57,535
Posted By Bob662
...also known as the "Vultee Vibrator" by those...

...also known as the "Vultee Vibrator" by those who flew it.
Forum: On The Road... 11-06-2020, 05:36 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 57,535
Posted By Bob662
Actually, the Army has always had a lot of...

Actually, the Army has always had a lot of fixed-wing aircraft. The reason the Army doesn't fly the A-10 is that close air support is an Air Force mission, and the services guard their missions very...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-27-2020, 05:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 32,315
Posted By Bob662
Be very, very careful when buying DEF at truck...

Be very, very careful when buying DEF at truck stops. Some dispense both diesel and DEF from the same nozzle -- you push a button to select which one you want. With those pumps, you can get a slug...
Forum: On The Road... 10-26-2020, 06:19 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 57,535
Posted By Bob662
To my great good fortune, I've owned and been...

To my great good fortune, I've owned and been flying one of these for the past 34 years. I've put a lot of smiles on faces with that airplane.
Forum: On The Road... 10-22-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 57,535
Posted By Bob662
Re: post #173 The "Memphis Belle" (the most...

Re: post #173
The "Memphis Belle" (the most famous of all the B-17's) was heavily vandalized while on the concrete pedestal at the old national guard armory. In the early '80's it was disassembled...
Forum: On The Road... 10-13-2020, 09:36 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 57,535
Posted By Bob662
Re: post #159 The airplane in the bottom...

Re: post #159

The airplane in the bottom right is the DeHavilland CV-2B/C-7A Caribou. I flew almost 700 combat missions and 1,000 hours it those while in RVN. Our company flew 18 aircraft across...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-14-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,562
Posted By Bob662
2013 f-150

My Ford seems thermostat-regulated to 195dF. It does run hotter pulling my 25' AS in Summer heat, but I've not seem it go above 220dF.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-10-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,325
Posted By Bob662
Re: brake upgrade -- take a look at the Powerstop...

Re: brake upgrade -- take a look at the Powerstop series of brake rotors and pads. They're significantly better than the stock set-up.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-02-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,439
Posted By Bob662
In your specific case I'd opt for the 20" tires,...

In your specific case I'd opt for the 20" tires, because tongue weight carrying capacity will be the limiting factor on your planned 25" trailer. I've found the F-150 pulls a 25' trailer okay, but...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-01-2020, 03:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,404
Posted By Bob662
I hesitate to get into this furrball, but I don't...

I hesitate to get into this furrball, but I don't understand the above statement.

A 500-1200 lb. load behind the rear axle acts to unload the FRONT axle. A WDH applies an upward force to the...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-28-2019, 05:01 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,954
Posted By Bob662
The yellow floatplane is a Navy N3N, often...

The yellow floatplane is a Navy N3N, often confused with the N2S Stearman. There used to be a fleet of them at the Naval Academy.

The airplane under the F4U is a T-28.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-12-2019, 08:09 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 55,624
Posted By Bob662
Does this mean the lock-out kit and its four...

Does this mean the lock-out kit and its four bolts have to be installed every time the trailer is attached to the tow vehicle (and the four bolts have to be removed every time to unhitch the trailer)?
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-07-2019, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,134
Posted By Bob662
Aircraft Spruce is a good source for paint...

Aircraft Spruce is a good source for paint products on aluminum. I'd use alodyne to clean and etch the aluminum before painting. That's a common aircraft practice.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-20-2019, 01:49 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,954
Posted By Bob662
About 55 GPH in cruise. At take-off --- don't...

About 55 GPH in cruise. At take-off --- don't ask. It had a Shadin fuel flow meter that I glanced at once during T.O. It said 170 GPH. I tried not to look at it again.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-20-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,954
Posted By Bob662
For a few years in the late '90s I owned a T-28B,...

For a few years in the late '90s I owned a T-28B, and gave a lot of rides to current and former naval aviators who trained in them in their earlier lives. On a cold winter day, its rate of climb was...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-17-2019, 09:08 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,954
Posted By Bob662
Same for the T-33. The best and most powerful...

Same for the T-33. The best and most powerful were the ones made in Canada.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-16-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 22,954
Posted By Bob662
1. A-7 2. F-82

1. A-7
2. F-82
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-02-2019, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,054
Posted By Bob662
It's seldom found on winterization checklists,...

It's seldom found on winterization checklists, but I recommend removing the batteries from your television remotes and from the smoke detectors. Those can and will go bad during the winter and ruin...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-30-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,822
Posted By Bob662
I am no fan of the U-shaped dinette. It's a...

I am no fan of the U-shaped dinette. It's a space waster, uncomfortable and hard to get into and out of, but other than that I suppose it's OK. I'd prefer to have a couple of recliners in that...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-26-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 55,624
Posted By Bob662
Sounds like the secret is to be sure the ball is...

Sounds like the secret is to be sure the ball is in the forward part of the hitch -- just like about all the others. Seems easy, but I get snookered by this every once in a while.
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-22-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,380
Posted By Bob662
You just need to phrase it properly. When I need...

You just need to phrase it properly. When I need something new for the airplane, I just tell her it's only 2.5 AMU's, or whatever the cost may be.

(One Aviation Monetary Unit = $1,000)
Forum: Floor Finishes 09-20-2019, 06:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,671
Posted By Bob662
Care is always needed when aluminum is attached...

Care is always needed when aluminum is attached to steel. There must be some insulator, like paint, to prevent these two dissimilar metals, plus moisture, from creating galvanic corrosion. These...
Forum: Tires 09-03-2019, 04:46 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 31,854
Posted By Bob662
We have participating on Air forum at least three...

We have participating on Air forum at least three true experts -- two (Capri and Tireman) are retired tire engineers. The third is Andy Thomson, at CanAm RV. Andy has tons of actual experience...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-02-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By Bob662
Since you already have a hole to repair, I would...

Since you already have a hole to repair, I would stop-drill the cracks and seal them at the same time as the hole. I'm concerned standing on that floor and it flexing, will cause the cracks to run...
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-01-2019, 07:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,794
Posted By Bob662
I'm surprised none of the 23D/CB owners complain...

I'm surprised none of the 23D/CB owners complain about the folding door to the bathroom. That looks like a strange design, but I haven't lived with it.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-31-2019, 08:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,820
Posted By Bob662
Negotiate only from the MSRP sticker, and bargain...

Negotiate only from the MSRP sticker, and bargain for a 20% discount. Now that you are forewarned, be very careful for "add on's" from this dealer. He thinks you are naive (or worse). Don't be.
...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-29-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,471
Posted By Bob662
Rebuilding an old Airstream is not unlike...

Rebuilding an old Airstream is not unlike restoring an antique airplane that you found in a barn. It has to be your passion. It'll take gobs of time and no small amount of money. So if...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-25-2019, 07:21 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 11,866
Posted By Bob662
I like the "they're better than the back seat of...

I like the "they're better than the back seat of a Chevy" answer best of all. Short, humorous and -- true.
Forum: Doors & Locks 08-25-2019, 07:18 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 28,759
Posted By Bob662
Don't be concerned about the notch. It doesn't...

Don't be concerned about the notch. It doesn't do anything or fit anything. What operates the latch is the forward edge of the lever, ahead of the notch.

As others have said, just level the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-24-2019, 06:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,022
Posted By Bob662
Have you replaced your transmission cooler? ...or added one?

My F-150 has a factory-installed transmission cooler, but I wonder if it is adequate. Occasionally the transmission temperature goes above 20dF when towing. So three questions:
(1) How hot is too...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-20-2019, 08:15 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,555
Posted By Bob662
Geoffy, I doubt you need another leaf, and I...

Geoffy,
I doubt you need another leaf, and I doubt you need new shocks on a brand-new truck and a light trailer.

So, you have a hitch adjustment issue.

Read the owner's manual -- it tells you...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-19-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,317
Posted By Bob662
And just to add to Piggy Bank's list: Offer as...

And just to add to Piggy Bank's list:
Offer as an option an off-road lift kit, just as many other brands already do.
Add a twin bed option to the 23FB trailer
Eliminate the 8 foot wide Bambi...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-18-2019, 02:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,333
Posted By Bob662
Bob -- what size ActionPacker do you use for your...

Bob -- what size ActionPacker do you use for your Honda?
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-18-2019, 01:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,983
Posted By Bob662
My check would be ready if Airstream would get...

My check would be ready if Airstream would get away from the dinette focus in every coach, and go to a sofa (with TV tables in a side cubby).

I think AS made a mistake discontinuing the 7'-3.75"...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-17-2019, 06:15 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 759
Posted By Bob662
If the price is right and shipping is free (or...

If the price is right and shipping is free (or included in the price), I don't see why not.

Aircraft batteries are bought on-line all the time, with good results.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-16-2019, 06:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,596
Posted By Bob662
There are many experimental aircraft that use...

There are many experimental aircraft that use "pop" rivers and at least one certificated airplane manufacturer uses them -- the Maule series.

The inflation pressures suggested by Andy Thomson do...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-14-2019, 09:30 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,009
Posted By Bob662
Installing the EasyStart mod for the air...

Installing the EasyStart mod for the air conditioner would be a nice plus...if the dealer has done this before and knows what it's doing
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-13-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,596
Posted By Bob662
We have two threads on this tire pressure...

We have two threads on this tire pressure question that are running in parallel, so I'll just post here.

I get it -- TM9 and Capri advocate running at sidewall maximum pressure. That's 80 psi for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-13-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,596
Posted By Bob662
I agree completely with Crispyboy. This...

I agree completely with Crispyboy.

This discussion has sort of stuck a stick in Tireman9. I don't doubt for a minute he's an expert, that he understands tire failures, or that he's learned a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-13-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,596
Posted By Bob662
To my considerable surprise, I saw a used 2019...

To my considerable surprise, I saw a used 2019 Flying Cloud 20FG on a dealer's lot yesterday that had Carlisle ST E-rated tires on it. Does anyone know if the factory is using Carlisle's and GYE's,...
Forum: On The Road... 08-12-2019, 06:02 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,726
Posted By Bob662
I suggest this calculation may be incorrect. You...

I suggest this calculation may be incorrect. You should deduct hitch weight from total weight, unless the 7,500 lbs. is from a Cat scale ticket with the trailer attached to the TV.

Of course,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-11-2019, 06:14 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 26,768
Posted By Bob662
I think Airstream is safe. Exterior is ugly --...

I think Airstream is safe. Exterior is ugly -- just another square box. Can't tell about construction of interior and its fit and finish.

The beautiful and iconic shape of the Airstream is...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-11-2019, 05:58 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 19,312
Posted By Bob662
Beautifully done. Congratulations.

Beautifully done. Congratulations.
Forum: Tires 08-10-2019, 09:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,129
Posted By Bob662
Just remember that the true expert on this forum,...

Just remember that the true expert on this forum, Andy Thomson of CanAm RV, recommends 44 psi for Michelins XL's and he doesn't second guess outside temperatures or road heat. As an aside, he...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-07-2019, 02:59 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,312
Posted By Bob662
AbuFarley, Before concluding you're...

AbuFarley,

Before concluding you're "under-trucked," don't forget that as much as two-thirds of the tongue weight will be transferred to the trailer and the TV front wheels by a weight...
Forum: On The Road... 08-07-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,726
Posted By Bob662
Now we've heard from the true expert, in post...

Now we've heard from the true expert, in post #43. Thanks, Andy for weighing in.

Andy has installed hundreds, perhaps thousands, of Michelin tires on various sized Airstreams, and done lots of...
Forum: On The Road... 08-04-2019, 06:32 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,726
Posted By Bob662
Ed, You'll get opinions all over the place. At...

Ed,
You'll get opinions all over the place. At the end of the day, you won't get much more than that -- opinions. I suggest you go to the Goodyear tire pressure chart (or whatever brand of tires...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-30-2019, 06:12 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 26,038
Posted By Bob662
My FC 25'FB-T, loaded with all camping equipment...

My FC 25'FB-T, loaded with all camping equipment but no fluids (other than full propane), weighed at the hitch using a Sherline, is 920 pounds.

There seems to be considerable variation among...
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