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Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-02-2024, 02:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,876
Posted By Mike1997
Hmmm...I never had this problem before, but then...

Hmmm...I never had this problem before, but then again my Land Yacht has a 6500kw propane generator that runs everything. However, I have recently bought a new Air Fryer that does pull lots of...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-02-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,319
Posted By Mike1997
When I bought the Land Yacht in 2015, it had been...

When I bought the Land Yacht in 2015, it had been in warehouse storage for several years and only thing used was the generator and TV on occasion.
Within the first 6 months the controller boards on...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 01-28-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 609
Posted By Mike1997
Their is an A39 currently listed for sale on RV...

Their is an A39 currently listed for sale on RV Trader thats located in Florida. 49k miles and it looks good in the photos. It has the huge residential frig so odds are its the total electric...
Forum: On The Road... 01-28-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,575
Posted By Mike1997
I just finished a cross country trip from Denver...

I just finished a cross country trip from Denver to WV.
Tractor Supply is by far the cheapest to get portable tanks and motorhome built in tanks refilled. Before leaving the Denver area I paid...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-06-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,210
Posted By Mike1997
Dometic Duo-Therm-Reset procedures

Anyone who has an older 4 button Dometic Duo-Therm tstat should keep this reset procedure for reference:
1. Power switch ON
2. Press any button to turn on back lights.
3. PRESS and HOLD bottom...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 12-09-2023, 09:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 735
Posted By Mike1997
Wow.....was $2586 just for the 2 rear bags or did...

Wow.....was $2586 just for the 2 rear bags or did they do the front too? Mine will leak down in cold weather but I usually put the front levelers down to keep it at right height.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 12-09-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 333
Posted By Mike1997
Vision RV in Kentucky did have some wrecked...

Vision RV in Kentucky did have some wrecked Airstream motorhomes with parts available. If they dont have anything now, I would check with semi truck parts shops. Those wipers are call parabolic...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-09-2023, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,390
Posted By Mike1997
In my years of driving RV's, had 2 blow outs both...

In my years of driving RV's, had 2 blow outs both in motorhomes.
First was in a Champion Telstar with dual rear wheels, inside dual tire blew out while going down Donners Pass at the CA/NV line. I...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-09-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,148
Posted By Mike1997
Mine is a diesel and hold 90 gallons. You might...

Mine is a diesel and hold 90 gallons. You might try to research on the Airstream site for the original sales brochures. Those have specs such as tank sizes and measurements for height and width for...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-09-2023, 09:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,452
Posted By Mike1997
I am not sure how this thread about driveway...

I am not sure how this thread about driveway slopes, wheel chocks, and jacks ended up in the Motorhome Forum but I can offer some news for the motorhome owners in this crowd.
At 35' in length, my...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 12-09-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,804
Posted By Mike1997
Trekers, thanks for your input and I have enjoyed...

Trekers, thanks for your input and I have enjoyed reading your website too. I am full timing since selling the house and will be stuck in Denver till 4/1. Found another campground on the southside...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 12-03-2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,804
Posted By Mike1997
Because my Airstream is a Class A vs trailer, it...

Because my Airstream is a Class A vs trailer, it has a ladder on the rear for roof access. Recently spoke with a guy who modified an extending flag pole mounted to his ladder and it seems to be a...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 12-02-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,804
Posted By Mike1997
Starlink Satellite System

Interested to know how many are using the new Starlink RV system? I have been connecting by tethering with my cell phone but now that I am fulltime, ready to invest more in a better system.

For...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 12-02-2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,502
Posted By Mike1997
Thats an Allison Transmission and it has a reset...

Thats an Allison Transmission and it has a reset feature and can tell you if the transmission level is low. I have the original manual from Allison and will be glad to look this up if needed. It...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 12-02-2023, 05:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,425
Posted By Mike1997
All of the rear engine pusher Airstream Class A...

All of the rear engine pusher Airstream Class A motorhomes were diesels. In the model years 1994 to 1999, these are the slant nose fiberglass models. Only 12 per year were made. There were a few...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 11-26-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,663
Posted By Mike1997
If your looking for the bracket and glass lens,...

If your looking for the bracket and glass lens, VisoneRV.com might have some used parts. My frames were originally black but the new ones are stainless steel. Would consider changing all of them to...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 08-27-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,663
Posted By Mike1997
Docking Light update

This is an update to my original post about the docking lights.

Grote still carries this light but now its only available in LED. Its also identified as a shop light thats common on free standing...
Forum: Boondocking 08-27-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,742
Posted By Mike1997
Lots of good advice has already been posted here...

Lots of good advice has already been posted here but I will add my input. I have a 35' Land Yacht diesel and pull a Jeep. Anytime I have searched for a site, in or outside of a campground, I use my...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-19-2023, 10:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By Mike1997
I would suggest searching Ebay and various custom...

I would suggest searching Ebay and various custom van conversion shops for parts.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 08-19-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 988
Posted By Mike1997
RV Rocker Switches (dash)

I have additional info to share about the RV rocker switches located on the dash in the drivers area.

After my Aux Gen switch stopped working, I spent a month searching for the replacement. ...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-27-2023, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 435
Posted By Mike1997
Because the P32 was a widely used commercial...

Because the P32 was a widely used commercial chassis, might check for upgrades made to some of the heavy duty trucks on some GM truck websites.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-27-2023, 12:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 536
Posted By Mike1997
Its gotta be under the dash on the drivers side,...

Its gotta be under the dash on the drivers side, near the fire wall. Might also check your manual for close up of the fuse panel to see if it has a spot for it.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 06-27-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 507
Posted By Mike1997
Hmmm...well since I have diesel pusher, only...

Hmmm...well since I have diesel pusher, only thing under my bed is a motor.

However, in the trailers, many of them have water tanks under the beds. I doubt it has anything to do with your gas...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-27-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,645
Posted By Mike1997
As of today, they are in the middle of the...

As of today, they are in the middle of the International Rally in Wyoming. No way I could have made this as I just completed a west coast trip and had to get back to GA. Next year I am slated for...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-22-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,610
Posted By Mike1997
Oh my gosh.....well you have not lived till your...

Oh my gosh.....well you have not lived till your in Florida for a special event....NASCAR...Bike Week...Music Festival....or even a memorable drive to a rest area while evacuating for a hurricane!!! ...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 06-07-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,702
Posted By Mike1997
Motorhome RV Wraps

We have all seen large tour buses and local city transit buses with advertising wraps to promote products or musicians. NASCAR owned motorhomes come to mind also.

Has anyone tried putting a wrap...
Forum: Solo Streamers 06-05-2023, 06:29 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 41,021
Posted By Mike1997
The last 2 years I had my federal job, I lived...

The last 2 years I had my federal job, I lived full time on the Airstream. Retired, moved south to care for my Mom. Put the Airstream in storage. 3 years later, I am ready to get out of this huge...
Forum: On The Road... 05-24-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,238
Posted By Mike1997
Update.......just finished the return trip back...

Update.......just finished the return trip back to East Coast and logged 5300 miles. My average discount was .25 to .85cents per gallon for diesel. Used Loves Truck Stops for most of the trip and...
Forum: On The Road... 05-24-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,035
Posted By Mike1997
Loves Truckstop RV sites

I just completed a round trip from GA to CA traveling I-10 on the westbound and I-40 eastbound.

Because my Airstream is a diesel pusher I signed up for the EFS Open Roads gas card which was...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 05-24-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,562
Posted By Mike1997
Master Chief, like you I was with USAA for...

Master Chief, like you I was with USAA for several years then I bought my Land Yacht in 2015. They added it to my policy with no issue. At the first year renewal, they said they no longer insured...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-20-2023, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By Mike1997
Look at the dash from the outside on drivers...

Look at the dash from the outside on drivers side. You will find a build tag/label that has the VIN and Airstream serial number. Usually the VIN is whats used on titles and tags.

Those units...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-12-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,114
Posted By Mike1997
Its simply a weight issue and everyone deals with...

Its simply a weight issue and everyone deals with that differently. In my case:

LP is 17gals = 105lbs
Water 60galsx7=420
Gray 70gals x 7=490
Black 45gals x 10=450
Grand total.............all...
Forum: Our Community 05-12-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,982
Posted By Mike1997
Some campgrounds have more lights than others. ...

Some campgrounds have more lights than others. At some of the darkers places, rope lights in any color but white, under the Airstream do help in many ways. But I do agree not to leave them on all...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-04-2023, 04:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,412
Posted By Mike1997
Gary, I have this problem occurring inside my...

Gary, I have this problem occurring inside my water/sewer exterior compartment at this moment. However, it only occurs when I am connected to city water. Apparently, the water pressure has caused...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 05-02-2023, 03:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,473
Posted By Mike1997
Airstream installed a hydraulic leveling system...

Airstream installed a hydraulic leveling system on my unit which is manually operated.

Its made by Power Gear and has an electric pump motor that uses Type A transmission fluid to raise and lower...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-02-2023, 03:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,227
Posted By Mike1997
Very interesting posts about solar. Just a...

Very interesting posts about solar.

Just a comment about something Wazbro said regarding batteries must NOT be at 100% for the solar panel to work.

I changed my original solar panel to a new...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-29-2023, 10:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,814
Posted By Mike1997
Burning Man has been on my bucket list for years...

Burning Man has been on my bucket list for years along with spending time in the Lake Tahoe area before and after the event. If anyone has videos or pictures of their Airstreams at BM, I would love...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-29-2023, 10:29 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,189
Posted By Mike1997
I am probably at the opposite end of this...

I am probably at the opposite end of this discussion with perspective to Airstreams. Since 2015 I have owned a classic Airstream Land Yacht diesel pusher and pull a Jeep behind. At 35' long and...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-29-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By Mike1997
Blue Beacon

Walt,

They always ask me if its okay to brush. Last few times I have allowed it but I dont want the heavy duty acid wash.

My decals are faded, cracked, and in need of replacement. Their...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-28-2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,009
Posted By Mike1997
Actually, since my house is on the market; I am...

Actually, since my house is on the market; I am considering selling the Land Yacht and getting a smaller truck and AS trailer as replacement.

Maybe after I get back to GA we can meet up for...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-26-2023, 03:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,331
Posted By Mike1997
I have used Blue Beacon Truck Wash several times....

I have used Blue Beacon Truck Wash several times. They are a national company and have special rates for RV's. Their website has list of locations. Most are open 24/7.
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-26-2023, 03:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,009
Posted By Mike1997
Update to original post

The Land Yacht had a coolant leak that got worse over time. Around January it was using a gallon of coolant per tank of gas but not leaking or blowing out the exhaust.

After further inspection,...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-26-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 916
Posted By Mike1997
Joe, I don't recall seeing any white frig doors...

Joe,
I don't recall seeing any white frig doors unless it was an aftermarket unit. Some, like mine on an original Dometic Royale, have fake oak panels that match the cabinets.

One comment you...
Forum: On The Road... 04-26-2023, 02:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,484
Posted By Mike1997
In the original post, no mention was made about...

In the original post, no mention was made about what tow vehicle is being used. If its a diesel, I highly recommend getting the EFS/TSD Logistics Open Roads card. Apply now cause it takes a few...
Forum: On The Road... 04-26-2023, 02:09 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,186
Posted By Mike1997
In Oxnard, CA as I write this morning. Drove...

In Oxnard, CA as I write this morning. Drove here from Savannah, GA in late March taking the southern route on I-10. I also highly recommend the EFS/TSD Open Roads discount diesel card. It took...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-23-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,501
Posted By Mike1997
I agree with Richard in use of the water pump. ...

I agree with Richard in use of the water pump. Never leave it on unless its in use. Sometimes I have had the reverse happen while using the shower. Pump is on with great water pressure, then the...
Forum: On The Road... 04-23-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,028
Posted By Mike1997
Since it was not mentioned in previous posts; I...

Since it was not mentioned in previous posts; I have a portable grill made by Smoke Hollow that is a combo grill and smoker. Always had gas grills and Coleman stoves used in my outdoor kitchen. The...
Forum: On The Road... 04-18-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,534
Posted By Mike1997
Open Roads

EFS Open Roads is great. I just used it for a cross country trip from GA to CA and saved about $250 according to my statements. Thats a tank of gas for me!!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-18-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,962
Posted By Mike1997
Since this is mostly aviators in the...

Since this is mostly aviators in the room.......anybody know where an old hanger might be for sale or lease?? Something like Mavrick used in the new Top Gun movie with his Airstream??? East coast...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-18-2023, 04:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,299
Posted By Mike1997
Propane Frig

Your original post did not say how old your unit is. If its an older model and all your other propane appliances (stove and water heater) are working.....odds are its a bad control module on the...
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