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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-17-2021, 03:48 PM
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Views: 285
Posted By tmcguffy
2015 Airstream Flying Cloud 28 - New Mexico

27' FB Flying Cloud w/ Dark Counter Tops, Twin Beds, Full Window Awning Pkg, Microwave Pullout, Cashew Ultra leather Golden Night, 2 Led TVs 28 amp; 22, TV Antenna amp; Amplifier, 2 100 Watt Solar...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 11-16-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 539
Posted By tmcguffy
2015 27' Flying Cloud

I want to sell my 27' Flying Cloud twin front bedroom in good condition. What is it worth?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-09-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,921
Posted By tmcguffy
Its probably the sail switch. This has happened...

Its probably the sail switch. This has happened to me 3 different times. The furnace will come on run for 30 seconds then shut off. The switch is easy to get to and is mounted on the fan enclosure...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-19-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,677
Posted By tmcguffy
Jeep Grand Cherokee Diesel

I pulled a 2014 25 FC for about 15,000 miles a lot of it in the mountains. I just bought a 2015 27 FC and pulled it back from Oregon to N.M. The Jeep did fine. I keep the Jeep and the trailer light...
Forum: On The Road... 12-29-2017, 01:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,880
Posted By tmcguffy
Bird island

On the north end of south padre near the south end of Corpus Christi on the lagoon side is bird island. I have camped on the beach there several times but not recently. It is primarily a wind...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-29-2017, 03:28 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 532
Posted By tmcguffy
2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 25 - New Mexico

Title: 2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 25 - New Mexico
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

2014 25' Flying Cloud, FC 25AWB TWIN BED (REAR BED), in excellent condition. This unit has...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-09-2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,385
Posted By tmcguffy
brake controller

I have a 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee ecodiesel and use a Tekonsha Primus IQ mounted to the right of the driver under the dash. It works great.
Tom
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-28-2017, 08:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,641
Posted By tmcguffy
Heat pump

You can flip off the breaker to hp to run only the furnace.

Tom
Forum: Boondocking 12-19-2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 17,837
Posted By tmcguffy
Simple solution

Go to Arizona
Forum: On The Road... 09-22-2016, 12:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,344
Posted By tmcguffy
I25 can be a nightmare all the way from ft...

I25 can be a nightmare all the way from ft Collins to south of Colorado Springs. We just took 230 from Riverside, wy down to Walden then 14/40 to Kremming then 9 down to Silverthrone. Great roads...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-21-2016, 05:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,651
Posted By tmcguffy
I changed the stock converter in my 2014 25' to a...

I changed the stock converter in my 2014 25' to a multi stage model. I would be happy to ship the stock one to you if you pay the shipping. Easy install.

Good luck,
Tom
Forum: Boondocking 08-05-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
Bears Bears Bears

Here in the Santa Fe area we probably don't have as many bears as Wyoming but we try to keep them gainfully employed. The local argument is whether they should make minimum wage.
...
Forum: Boondocking 07-31-2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
alternate for Granite Creek

I prefer dispersed campsites to structured ones(like Gros Vente) primarily because they are so confining for my dog. There are several dispersed sites between Moran and Jackson that I have not been...
Forum: Boondocking 07-26-2016, 07:25 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
Book recommendations

First. Do we need to reserve a copy of Thalweg's maps? If so, I do.

Second. For those of us who don't know one rock from another, I am reading "Rising from the Plains" by john McPhee. This is an...
Forum: Boondocking 07-20-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
Double Cabin

I had breakfast this week with a friend who just returned from Dubois and he fished at Double Cabin. He reported that two bears had recently been euthanized because of aggression (he didn't see any)....
Forum: Boondocking 07-18-2016, 03:29 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
Map Correction

I made a typo on the Map Titled "Hwy 189 to Granite Creek Road". The waypoint for the Granite Creek Road turnoff should be 43.2830, -110.5332. See you soon.

Tom
Forum: Boondocking 07-06-2016, 05:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By tmcguffy
We did it

We managed to summit Red Cloud on Friday June 24th. We began at 6:50am and got back to the TH 8 hours later. It was hard! We thought Sunshine was a possibility but the weather was closing in. We...
Forum: Boondocking 05-31-2016, 06:08 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
Introduction

Vicki, Iris, and I live in Santa Fe, NM where we have been for the past 11 years. Before that we lived on a sailboat for 6 years and before that in Houston for 30 years.

We bought the airstream in...
Forum: Boondocking 05-31-2016, 01:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By tmcguffy
Great. We plan to leave Santa Fe on the 23rd and...

Great. We plan to leave Santa Fe on the 23rd and will be checking the snow reports in the mean time. Right now, we have one other party coming from S.F.

Tom
Forum: Boondocking 05-29-2016, 12:03 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
I read this article in the NYT this am found it...

I read this article in the NYT this am found it interesting. For those with literary bent, you might bring a copy of Lolita along....
Forum: Boondocking 05-28-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By tmcguffy
Ray, Like you, my first 14er was Pikes Peak in...

Ray,
Like you, my first 14er was Pikes Peak in a car in 1956 when I was 12 years old. Long's Peak is quite a heavy lift - congrats on doing that. Last year we did Mt Elbert and the year before...
Forum: Boondocking 05-27-2016, 07:54 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
We plan to overnight in Denver on the 12th then...

We plan to overnight in Denver on the 12th then drive up to Laramie on the morning of the 13 th.

Tom & Vicki
Forum: Boondocking 05-19-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,538
Posted By tmcguffy
14er anyone?

My wife Vicki and dog Iris plan to climb Red Cloud near Lake City, CO. Red Cloud (https://www.14ers.com/php14ers/ppc.php?peak=Redcloud+Peak) is a class 2 14er and is 14,034. If we make it to the top...
Forum: Boondocking 05-18-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
Here is a nice little free book that describes...

Here is a nice little free book that describes the pioneer trails that cross Wyoming some of which we will explore on our trip. https://www.nps.gov/cali/planyourvisit/upload/WY_ATRIG%20Web.pdf

Tom
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-18-2016, 05:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,677
Posted By tmcguffy
2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee

I have the 2015 GC ecodiesel limited and recently changed out my EZY Lift w/1000 lb bars to the Reese Dual Cam w/800 lb bars and a lower shank. I now have about 600 miles on this setup. I prefer the...
Forum: Boondocking 04-20-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,839
Posted By tmcguffy
Quemado-Gila/Apache National Forest

Recently, my wife Vicki and I spent 3 nights in the Gila/Apache Forest. I know some of you will be going there in May with Ray Eklund so I thought I would provide a trip report of our experience. We...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-17-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,677
Posted By tmcguffy
jeep gc ecodiesel + eaz lift

Jim,
Thanks for your reply. I was hoping you would say it made a big difference. My eaz lift came with the trailer and I've towed with it about 2,000 miles. I've got the ball tilted @ 6 deg and the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-16-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 27,677
Posted By tmcguffy
Jim, I too am towing w/the JGC ecodiesel using...

Jim,
I too am towing w/the JGC ecodiesel using the eaz lift hitch towing a AS 25' FC but using the standard shank which appears to be 1/2 to 5/8 too high. Did your towing improve with the lower...
Forum: Boondocking 01-05-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 557
Views: 78,878
Posted By tmcguffy
Put us on the list, Tom & Vicki, from Santa Fe,...

Put us on the list, Tom & Vicki, from Santa Fe, NM. We just made the switch from an itaska navion to a 25' AS. We've been boondocking in the west for the last 4 years. Cell 505 920 7601.

Tom
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