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Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-01-2024, 11:17 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
A better mirror

Three years ago one of the Milenco Aero Mirrors we got from Can Am decided to take a detour on I-70. I bought one of the mirrors below from Amazon and love it. Once you get it adjusted for your TV,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-04-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
E-Hybrid Towing Test Drive and Question on EMotor Boost

Experienced "non-pickup" tower here. Previously towed our 27FB FC with 2015 Audi Q5 TDI over 50K+ miles and dozens of Rocky Mountain passes. Purchased 2022 Cayenne E-Hybrid last year, with factory...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-02-2022, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Thanks Drew! I will just order a whole new...

Thanks Drew! I will just order a whole new EAZ-Lift setup for my Cayenne. I just have to figure out the right model for my 27FB. I ordered a tongue weight scale so I can get the correct model. I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-28-2022, 07:01 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Canam built a custom hitch because they wanted...

Canam built a custom hitch because they wanted the hitch ball as close to the rear axle as possible. Downside - my Audi Q5's rear bumper got lots of dings.

I am hoping to have a bit more...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-27-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Ball mount hitch for Cayenne

Got my 2022 Cayenne E-Hybrid a few weeks ago and now have to set it up to tow. I have been towing our FC 27FB with our Audi Q5 TDI. Will be buying a new Tekonsha RF brake controller as their is not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-10-2022, 08:47 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Great news Andy! Thanks for letting me know. ...

Great news Andy! Thanks for letting me know.

I tow FC 27FB, with a rear hatch installed by a certain Ontario-based dealer [emoji38].
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-08-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Anyone know where I can get the hitch...

Anyone know where I can get the hitch reinforcement done in Colorado? Currently scheduled to have it done at CanAm next week but would prefer not putting 2000+ miles on my new Cayenne E-Hybrid right...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-27-2022, 07:02 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Alternative mirror to Milenco Aero

Two Springs ago during the pandemic I lost one of my Milenco Aeros just as we started on a road trip. Could not find any online, but was able to order this online from Amazon and shipped to our next...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-31-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Maintenance and longevity of diesel Cayennes?

Hey all,

I am one of the Canam fans pulling a 27FB with a 2015 Audi Q5 TDI. No problems towing, which includes crossing the Continental Divide and other mountain passes several dozen times. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-02-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Experience share: denied warranty service or claims?

Throughout this informative thread, many of us have warned that towing vehicles that exceed the mfr's suggested tow limits or hitch weights, or modifications to the frame or suspension may void...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-13-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Happy to share my experience (not opinions). ...

Happy to share my experience (not opinions).

We have been towing our 2017 27FB since mid-2016 with our 2015 Audi Q5TDI. We bought our AS from Can-Am and they set up our Q5 with a custom hitch...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-03-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
High AdBlue "consumption" could be broken line

I started experiencing very high AdBlue consumption last spring 2019 after I had the recall work done on our 2015 Q5 TDI. (I even posted about it but no one responded :sad:). I do live at 10K'...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-17-2020, 06:43 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,967
Posted By ARF
OP here. Bringing this thread back to...

OP here.

Bringing this thread back to original question. I welcome any experience (please no opinions) on installing BB GC2s in 2017 27FB Flying Cloud, or similarly sized standard battery box. ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-16-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,967
Posted By ARF
Battleborn GC2 Installation in battery box

I have a 2017 FC 27FB. Planning to replace my Lifeline AGM batteries with a pair of Battleborn GC2. I already have the proper charging and control components and wiring diagrams. Looking for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-15-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
MJ - happy to share my experience, but not...

MJ - happy to share my experience, but not opinion.

We have been towing our 27FB Flying Cloud since mid-2016 with our Audi Q5 TDI. We bought our trailer from CanAm and they reinforced the Curt...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-30-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Performance post Diesel-gate recall work

Thought I would share how our Audi Q5 TDI is performing after the recall work was done on the emissions system. We completed our first extended trip since I had the recall work done, a 5000 mile...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-04-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
We have towed our 2017 FC 27FB over 40K miles...

We have towed our 2017 FC 27FB over 40K miles with our 2015 Audi Q5 TDI. Curtis Hitch reinforced by CanAm along with custom ball assembly, anti-sway and weight distribution bars. We now live in...
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By ARF
The RV Park contact at the Santa Clara...

The RV Park contact at the Santa Clara Fairgrounds is Vivian at 408-580-6549.
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2018, 11:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By ARF
Probable Solution

I am now all set with my request. I can park the trailer at Santa Clara County Fairgrounds for $21/nt in the overflow lot. Even includes 50amp electricity (but no other hookups).
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2018, 11:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 880
Posted By ARF
Seeking weekend parking in Los Gatos, CA

We will be traveling through California this April. Attending a wedding in Los Gatos May 11-14. We want to stay with the rest of the guests in a local hotel, but they do not have parking for our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
We traveled ~30K miles this past year, towing a...

We traveled ~30K miles this past year, towing a 27FC with a 2015 Audi Q5 TDI. Avg 32 mpg unhitched, and 15-16 towing, never going over 65mph. I added a liter of oil three times, plus had two Audi...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-15-2017, 11:26 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,256
Posted By ARF
Where to store TT in High Rockies - Colorado

Just moved to Breckenridge, CO. Looking to store our 27FB with ability to get away during the winter. Most likely destinations are southern Arizona and California. Definitely do not want to store...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-08-2017, 07:45 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 33,284
Posted By ARF
Hey all Our first Burn will have to be...

Hey all

Our first Burn will have to be postponed at least a year. We bought GNewel's tix a few weeks ago. Since then, we also bought a home in Breckenridge and will be moving here full time. We...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-03-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,345
Posted By ARF
Hi Xipper I have an 2015 Audi Q5 TDI. When I...

Hi Xipper

I have an 2015 Audi Q5 TDI. When I first bought the car, I needed a hitch receiver for a bike rack. We had the "factory" Curt hitch installed by U-Haul per the Audi dealer's...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-28-2017, 11:27 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
No, our tow vehicle is the Q5 TDI.

No, our tow vehicle is the Q5 TDI.
Forum: On The Road... 07-05-2017, 05:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 627
Posted By ARF
Tandems (bikes) and Trailers

Four Airstreams camped at University of Washington in Seattle for this past weekend's NorthWest Tandem Rally. Trailers from Oregon, California, Georgia, and (yours truly) Massachusetts.

If you...
Forum: On The Road... 07-04-2017, 11:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,342
Posted By ARF
Update on parking RV at Anacortes

Day before our trip to San Juan Islands. Turns out our friends lot to park our RV in West Seattle is not secure enough to park our AS for a week and not worry about it.

Called Skyline Marine...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-22-2017, 01:09 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,456
Posted By ARF
Inflatable spare experience share

Want to share our experience using the inflatable spare tire in our 2015 Audi Q5. We tow a 2017 27FB with the hitch work set up by CanAM.

We have been full-timing for 10 months and crossed the...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 06-22-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 33,284
Posted By ARF
3rd party tickets

My wife and I are considering ending our year long full time adventure at BM2017. We hope you will all welcome us burner newbies.

A friend suggested VividSeats as a safe source for buying...
Forum: On The Road... 05-03-2017, 10:51 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,342
Posted By ARF
Thanks and solutions found

Hi all:

Thanks for all of your suggestions. For others looking to do this, I have summarized the options below.

First, to be specific, we are looking to park our trailer, not camp in it, at...
Forum: On The Road... 05-01-2017, 10:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,342
Posted By ARF
Trailer parking at Anacortes Ferry terminal?

We are planning a week long self-supported bike trip on the San Juan Islands in July. Departing from Anacortes Ferry terminal with just our bikes and the clothes on our back (and panniers).
...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 04-30-2017, 05:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,445
Posted By ARF
I got a memory foam mattress from Rocky Mountain...

I got a memory foam mattress from Rocky Mountain mattresses. 5lb density foam, which they said matched the Tempurpedic Classic, although it is a bit firmer than my mattress at home. Only 7" thick...
Forum: Our Community 04-30-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,598
Posted By ARF
From the top of Chimney Rock Trail in Capital...

From the top of Chimney Rock Trail in Capital Reef NP yesterday, Saturday, 4/29, at around 3:30pm. Looks like a 19' model heading west on RT 24.
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 04-05-2017, 09:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,445
Posted By ARF
Left twin mattress from 2017 27FB FC for free

Have a LEFT twin bed mattress from our 2017 27FB Flying Cloud available for free pickup. Only used six months. Giving it away because I replaced it with a custom memory foam mattress.

We are...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-05-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 472
Posted By ARF
Twin mattress, Left, from 2017 27FB FC

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Have a LEFT twin bed mattress from our 2017 27FB Flying Cloud...
Forum: Boondocking 04-01-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,573
Posted By ARF
We are also headed to the South Rim and Sedona...

We are also headed to the South Rim and Sedona next week and plan on boondocking at a couple of the NFS sites listed on Campendium. Any experience with unhitching the trailer and leaving it during...
Forum: On The Road... 03-03-2017, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,566
Posted By ARF
Thank you all for the recommendations. ...

Thank you all for the recommendations. (Un)fortunately our AS just developed a leak in the bathroom ceiling, so it looks like I have a warranty job for Bay Area Airstream. Will give them a call
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-01-2017, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,345
Posted By ARF
Full-time towing 27FB with Q5 TDI

We have been traveling full-time for six months pulling a 2017 FC 27FB with our 2015 Q5 TDI. CanAm setup our rig. Our Q5 already had a Curt hitch which I had previously installed for a hitch bike...
Forum: On The Road... 02-28-2017, 06:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,566
Posted By ARF
Short term trailer storage in Bay Area?

We are traveling through California and will be spending a week at our friends' home in downtown San Fran.

Any recommendations on where we can safely store our AS for a week in the Bay Area?
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-18-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,077
Posted By ARF
Yes, get a strong TMobile signal. I just don't...

Yes, get a strong TMobile signal. I just don't think TMobile has the bandwidth to support video streaming.

I switched to the Verizon unlimited plan three days ago and we have been happily...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-13-2017, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,077
Posted By ARF
Any luck with T-Mobile unlimited video streaming?

Has anyone had success streaming video services with T-Mobile?

When planning for our full-time adventure, I thought I had the perfect solution by getting T-Mobile's 6GB data service with unlimited...
Forum: Doors & Locks 01-03-2017, 10:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,854
Posted By ARF
Door hinge pin keeps coming loose

OP here. Dropped off trailer at AS dealer in NM. Service Mgr immediately noticed the raised hinge pin and knew the problem. Pin has to be "pinged" at two spec locations on the top and this was not...
Forum: Doors & Locks 01-01-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,854
Posted By ARF
Thanks for all of the suggestions, but I think...

Thanks for all of the suggestions, but I think Airdreamers has got it right. I am leaving our AS at the dealer in NM for a few weeks while we go skiing and will add this to the list of other...
Forum: Doors & Locks 12-31-2016, 11:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 9,854
Posted By ARF
Door hinge pin keeps coming loose

Anyone else have this problem? After a day on the road, the pin on the top hinge of the main door rides up.

When I had the trailer in for warranty work at Out of a Doors Mart, their solution was...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-16-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,261
Posted By ARF
Yea! We'll tow it with our tandem bike and start...

Yea! We'll tow it with our tandem bike and start another TV debate!
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-13-2016, 06:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,261
Posted By ARF
I guess if anyone has a lot of time and some...

I guess if anyone has a lot of time and some funds, they can buy an old AS body and make half of it a cooler and the other half a grill! 😝
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-13-2016, 08:00 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,944
Posted By ARF
Thank you for all of the suggestions

Appreciate all of the helpful experience share. :)

We were dry camping for several days and did not have a problem. Back at a campground with water supply. As of now, no leaks. I think the...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-13-2016, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,261
Posted By ARF
Spotted: Unique Airstream Cooler

Sharing this as an Airstream curiosity - not promoting it for sale.

Passing through town of Cocoa in Florida and spotted this vintage Airstream-shaped cooler. The artist is from Australia. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-10-2016, 02:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,944
Posted By ARF
OK - I will check this out. Curious where...

OK - I will check this out.

Curious where the weak link is in the fresh water lines should the water supply be too strong. I know the newer Airstreams have pressure regulators, but perhaps the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-10-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,944
Posted By ARF
Bathroom is on passenger side, city water on...

Bathroom is on passenger side, city water on driver side.
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