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Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 03-25-2024, 08:08 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
So I’m back at it again but this time I planned...

So I’m back at it again but this time I planned on moving the antenna closer to the refrigerator vent.

But. I don’t have the antenna cap anymore - does anyone know the part number or where to buy...
Forum: Boondocking 08-14-2023, 10:35 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,238
Posted By chris_kelly
We have one too. Works ok. We’ve found when...

We have one too.

Works ok. We’ve found when we heat the the water in the unit thing it doesn’t always have the pressure to puncture the capsule.

Using already hot water it’s amazing.
Forum: Boondocking 05-29-2023, 06:56 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,238
Posted By chris_kelly
On most days we make our coffee with a Bialetti...

On most days we make our coffee with a Bialetti then add hot water for a pseudo Americano.

On travel days we use the Wacaco Nanopresso with Nespresso gen 1 capsules.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-29-2023, 06:51 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,397
Posted By chris_kelly
What cap did you put on? We also have a decked...

What cap did you put on? We also have a decked system plus the cargo glide. Great way to organize camping gear.

Really intrigued by the storage on the cap. What brand cap did you get? Name of the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-14-2023, 06:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,915
Posted By chris_kelly
Leaking holding tank vents alert and newbie

Hi - I posted this to another thread but thought I’d cross post over here too.

Welcome your thoughts on what vent is better than the lippert ones we have now.

Water leaking from one AC ducted...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 05-13-2023, 03:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,370
Posted By chris_kelly
We had this happen to us this weekend in Bastrop...

We had this happen to us this weekend in Bastrop TX with the storms we had.

It’s only in our bathroom and only during heavy rains.

Wondering if it’s an issue with the tank vent install?
...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 05-01-2023, 11:05 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 18,864
Posted By chris_kelly
430966 We installed the Arvika bike rack...

430966

We installed the Arvika bike rack with two supports. Wife’s bike is 33lbs Ride1Up Gravel) and mine is 18.4lbs (Trek Boone). I bought directly from the manufacturer and the package included...
Forum: On The Road... 05-01-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,616
Posted By chris_kelly
430965 Not our door but the night sky at...

430965

Not our door but the night sky at Davis Mountains State Park.
Forum: Base Camp 03-27-2023, 11:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,964
Posted By chris_kelly
How was the install? Do you have a weight...

How was the install? Do you have a weight distribution hitch? If so which one?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-09-2022, 05:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,373
Posted By chris_kelly
Hey all - does anyone have any experience with...

Hey all - does anyone have any experience with installing this in a F250/350 without the UTT?

...
Forum: Our Community 09-11-2021, 12:12 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,719
Posted By chris_kelly
Not necessarily for our atomicBlonde but for our...

Not necessarily for our atomicBlonde but for our tow vehicle.

Got a dash cam and adapter for the mirror so I didn’t have to use a trim removal tool at all!

...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-11-2021, 08:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By chris_kelly
I had read on the forums the 2021’s were...

I had read on the forums the 2021’s were delivered without due to supply chain issues.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-11-2021, 08:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By chris_kelly
Wow — that’s a scary proposition. For good...

Wow — that’s a scary proposition.

For good measure I’ll try running the shower without anyone in it to see if that’s the root cause.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-11-2021, 08:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By chris_kelly
I think I found another area to seal — it was...

I think I found another area to seal — it was near the lower part of the shower trim door (I’ll post a picture when I’m back at the atomicBlonde) opposite the hinges, that was starting to peel back...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-11-2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By chris_kelly
Checked, no issue; so very dry. We’ve been...

Checked, no issue; so very dry.

We’ve been using our fresh water tanks and pump — better water pressure anyway. We have the issue regardless of water source.

She usually showers first; we’re...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-11-2021, 07:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By chris_kelly
Which leak detectors did you buy — that’s a solid...

Which leak detectors did you buy — that’s a solid idea!
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-11-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By chris_kelly
That’s a great suggestion — and I’ll do it next...

That’s a great suggestion — and I’ll do it next time we’re out with the atomicBlonde … I believe on my last round of caulking I put some around those very same screws.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-05-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By chris_kelly
Drains just fine according to her, and we have a...

Drains just fine according to her, and we have a TubShroom in the drain. We’ve had something similar in our past two Airstreams with no issues.

Water doesn’t get very high at all according to the...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-05-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By chris_kelly
It’s the trim under the shower. I haven’t seen it...

It’s the trim under the shower. I haven’t seen it in the bedroom area.

403492
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-05-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,410
Posted By chris_kelly
Shower Leaking UNDER the Shower

Hi all!

New problem.

Our shower is leaking from under the shower - from beneath the wood trim.

I’ve resealed all the seams in the shower enclosure but the leak persists.

Any ideas?
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 07-05-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,499
Posted By chris_kelly
I’ve started to use the wacaco espresso maker....

I’ve started to use the wacaco espresso maker. You can either use your own grinder or buy the nespresso capsules.

https://www.wacaco.com
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-19-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,338
Posted By chris_kelly
Same issue!

We have the same issue in our *2021* GT 25FB. Except our issue over the radio.

Any success in a replacement or road hack?
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-21-2021, 04:22 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
Wow. That stinks. I don’t know much about...

Wow. That stinks.

I don’t know much about the mobile mark antenna but in general would think you could use a cable gland similar to the ones used for solar wire systems.

The pyonting I used...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-01-2021, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,228
Posted By chris_kelly
Gotcha. I was thinking about adding a...

Gotcha.

I was thinking about adding a circuit via the inverter plug under our bed - so run romex between the main panel for the circuits we’d want powered and the plug the inverter uses.

Does...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-31-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,228
Posted By chris_kelly
Adding to inverter

Did you ever do this? We want to add our gfci outlets in the kitchen and bathroom to the inverter too.

Can you post how you did it?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-28-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By chris_kelly
Woot woot.

Woot woot.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-28-2021, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By chris_kelly
swmbo?

swmbo?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-28-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By chris_kelly
Problem solved! So when I rewired the...

Problem solved!

So when I rewired the charger converter I had reversed the +VCC and battery + connection from the solenoid.

Now it makes so much sense why the 12V circuits functioned when I...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-26-2021, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By chris_kelly
Troubleshooting Help - No 12V power and we’re leaving for a weekend trip in two days!

Yeah. I hear ya.

So took the voltmeter and was getting consistent 13.3V past the converter charger but when I checked past the blade fuses the voltage dropped. The battery disconnect switch was...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-26-2021, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By chris_kelly
Figured that as much. :(

Figured that as much. :(
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-26-2021, 08:36 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By chris_kelly
Yeah. It does. I tried putting it use mode...

Yeah. It does.

I tried putting it use mode but nothing.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-26-2021, 05:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By chris_kelly
Troubleshooting Help - No 12V power and we’re leaving for a weekend trip in two days!

Fellow Airstream’ers -

Searched the forums but couldn’t find anything relevant.

I started an install of two battle born batteries - the heated version since I thought I’d be able to drop them...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 11-06-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
I like it! If I had to do it all over again...

I like it!

If I had to do it all over again I would cut the cable down to length. We had a trip planned that I needed to have internet for - dang job got in the way!

Once 5G is more...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 11-01-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,097
Posted By chris_kelly
Awesome! Thanks :)

Awesome! Thanks :)
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-29-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
Nice find on the power to the upper cabinet. Not...

Nice find on the power to the upper cabinet. Not sure I’ll re wire everything but I may use that for the USB port i added their to power the pihole and blink camera we have in the camper for our...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 10-20-2020, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,097
Posted By chris_kelly
Totally looking forward to this ... we've been...

Totally looking forward to this ... we've been putting off getting another Apple TV for the second TV in our bedroom.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-15-2020, 06:58 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 84,404
Posted By chris_kelly
I’m sure there’s a way to use the new board but...

I’m sure there’s a way to use the new board but from what I understand the only functionality the new board brings is the charge status light.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-09-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
So went on the roof today and did some digging...

So went on the roof today and did some digging around. Took some pictures.

The cap is exactly where support said it would be. No issues there.

There are male sma adapters on the end of the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-08-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By chris_kelly
Did the fix work for you?

Did the fix work for you?
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-08-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
So had some back and forth with Airstream...

So had some back and forth with Airstream support.

Couple of points they made:

- There should be 5 SMA connectors 2 - 2G/3G/4G , 2- 2.4/5 GHZ, and 1 GPS Cable

- Unfortunately they do not...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-07-2020, 08:47 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
Any idea where the access is on the roof to mount...

Any idea where the access is on the roof to mount the antenna using the rf cables pre-wired?
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-07-2020, 06:11 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
Yeah. Weird. They fished the antenna...

Yeah. Weird.

They fished the antenna extension through the upper front bunker.

The label on them had the upc for the 5m extension. Not an actual antenna label.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 10-06-2020, 05:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 20,103
Posted By chris_kelly
Pre-Wire - Antenna

So we picked up our ‘21 GT 25FB.

Anticipating our personal needs we purchased a new antenna for our pepwave LTE modem.

The tech at our dealership thought we were pre-wired with an antenna but...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-06-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By chris_kelly
It was all you! Thanks. Seems to be working for...

It was all you! Thanks. Seems to be working for us now.

We tested the heat pump, furnace and now air conditioner. That’s what the trip from Wisconsin to Texas required!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-06-2020, 01:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By chris_kelly
So we had the exact same issue on our 25FB. ...

So we had the exact same issue on our 25FB.

The system is using a temperature sensor in the ceiling, near the intake vents.

The way to check is to check the internal temperature with your...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-05-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 84,404
Posted By chris_kelly
Totally did. Didn’t use the new board and...

Totally did.

Didn’t use the new board and just installed the main charger / converter using the old dc board.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 10-03-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,376
Posted By chris_kelly
So we took delivery of our GT 25FB after spending...

So we took delivery of our GT 25FB after spending four years with our IS 23FB and the anti-quality control beast as reared it’s ugly head in our camper.

Couple of issues within 24 hours:

-...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-11-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,337
Posted By chris_kelly
The technology is very nearly the same. Frequency...

The technology is very nearly the same. Frequency and antenna along with RF loss along the cable, are probably something to consider even more so.

...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-10-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,717
Posted By chris_kelly
That I don’t know. I’ve only had the airstream...

That I don’t know. I’ve only had the airstream connected installed aftermarket and the czone wasn’t a part of my particular trailer.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-09-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 593
Views: 128,760
Posted By chris_kelly
Yup. But the hardware wasn’t terrible. At...

Yup.

But the hardware wasn’t terrible. At least I don’t think the antenna was.

It did make me realize the install was easy and all we really needed to do was get the penetration done for the...
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