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Forum: Our Community 02-24-2024, 07:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,323
Posted By IrkdScientst
Just watched the first episode last night. I...

Just watched the first episode last night. I still get a thrill when I see an Airstream rolling down the road - just part of the Airstream experience I guess. The first show was good but time will...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-31-2023, 08:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,306
Posted By IrkdScientst
Fair point. You always have to balance the risks...

Fair point. You always have to balance the risks according to your own situation. In my case, the WDH is a hard requirement. Finding a suitable replacement out in the middle of nowhere would be...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-30-2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,306
Posted By IrkdScientst
It's not too likely to be stolen, but if it is,...

It's not too likely to be stolen, but if it is, you are going to have a Really Bad Day.
Forum: On The Road... 03-06-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,340
Posted By IrkdScientst
I can't address your question directly, but I do...

I can't address your question directly, but I do have a buddy who traveled in a ginormous Class A motorhome when he was on dialysis. I don't think he put the dialysate in either tank. His wife...
Forum: On The Road... 09-30-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,742
Posted By IrkdScientst
Funny thing, I was looking at the warning labels...

Funny thing, I was looking at the warning labels on my AS (30 A) today while draining the tanks, and noticed a clear warning label that said, in effect, "do not plug into a 50 A circuit!".
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-21-2022, 08:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
Posted By IrkdScientst
In our 28 I mounted the unit under the fridge...

In our 28 I mounted the unit under the fridge beside the inverter/breaker panel. The readout panel lives in the stupid little cabinet above the fridge. Now we don't have to live with the very bright...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-21-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,212
Posted By IrkdScientst
Hah! That's it! I unplugged it and the DVD signal...

Hah! That's it! I unplugged it and the DVD signal died. Now I can sleep at night. ��
Thanks Steve.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-20-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,212
Posted By IrkdScientst
What is this converter?

There's a plugin converter in the locker with the Blu Ray player, but I can't figure out what it does. It doesn't power the radio, Blu Ray, or USB ports. It's driving me nuts and I don't want to...
Forum: On The Road... 08-01-2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,258
Posted By IrkdScientst
Not a question, but some admirer walk past one...

Not a question, but some admirer walk past one day and said "I would love to have a Gulfstream!".
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 05-12-2022, 02:19 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,606
Posted By IrkdScientst
Like many others, I took off once with a...

Like many others, I took off once with a stabilizer down. The stabilizer looked like a ripple potato chip. With a bit of elbow grease and a sturdy vice I was able to hammer it back into shape and...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 05-12-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,113
Posted By IrkdScientst
We have a small two-slice, stainless steel...

We have a small two-slice, stainless steel toaster (hard to find a shiny aluminum toaster). We put it on the dinette table when in use and in the overhead locker when not. Don't even think about...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 01-24-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,850
Posted By IrkdScientst
We have twins in our FC 28 and absolutely love...

We have twins in our FC 28 and absolutely love the extra flexibility. I'm a tall guy so working around the edge of a queen is a non-starter for me.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-28-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,919
Posted By IrkdScientst
Well I just learned something new! I didn't know...

Well I just learned something new! I didn't know there was a vacuum breaker on the flush line. I thought the OP was referring to the toilet vacuum breaker :blink:
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-27-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,919
Posted By IrkdScientst
On our 2017 it's built into the toilet. It's...

On our 2017 it's built into the toilet. It's easily replaced.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-09-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,376
Posted By IrkdScientst
I remember now we did have one problem. The...

I remember now we did have one problem. The battery on one of the remotes was dead on arrival. And it's some weird size that you can't find anywhere except online.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-08-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,376
Posted By IrkdScientst
I second the Husky Super Brute 82022. Installed...

I second the Husky Super Brute 82022. Installed in May and no problems so far. I'm loving the remote control; I put a bubble level on the belt line mid-way along the trailer and level with the...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 04-07-2021, 12:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,847
Posted By IrkdScientst
I just received a Husky 82022 and I'm waiting...

I just received a Husky 82022 and I'm waiting anxiously to put it on. The main reason we bought it is that the jack that came from the AS factory is SO INCREDIBLY LOUD! I'm hopeful that the ball...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-24-2021, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,248
Posted By IrkdScientst
Yikes! Glad you got out. This is a good argument...

Yikes! Glad you got out. This is a good argument for always keeping a minimal tool set inside your Airstream.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-26-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,649
Posted By IrkdScientst
Congratulations and welcome! I love that you...

Congratulations and welcome! I love that you built the garage before you bought the trailer. Good planning.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 02-24-2021, 01:26 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,994
Posted By IrkdScientst
After long deliberation we bought a 28' and never...

After long deliberation we bought a 28' and never regretted that decision. Along with what others have said, the 28' has slightly more knee room in the bathroom. I'm a tall guy and that makes a world...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 02-17-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,254
Posted By IrkdScientst
It took me a couple of years to track down all...

It took me a couple of years to track down all the sources of noise. The silencing kit helped a lot, but the big offenders were the pipes banging on the floor or cabinetry. Install a bunch of cheap...
Forum: Our Community 11-22-2020, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By IrkdScientst
Ouch!

Ouch!
Forum: Our Community 11-14-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 718
Posted By IrkdScientst
Vintage brochure

A buddy of mine, who's family used to own an Airstream dealership, found a mint condition brochure from 1982 and was kind enough to give it to me. I thought I'd share some of its contents if anyone...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-21-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,295
Posted By IrkdScientst
I painted my stabilizers bright yellow so that...

I painted my stabilizers bright yellow so that there's a better chance of seeing them before moving the trailer in any direction.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-30-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 11,329
Posted By IrkdScientst
Not really responding to the OPs original...

Not really responding to the OPs original question, but don't put the stabilizers down on bare ground over the winter. The ground can heave and either A) bend the stabilizers or B) bend the frame...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-16-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,890
Posted By IrkdScientst
I've also done this but with a clean-ish black...

I've also done this but with a clean-ish black tank. In some kind of weird way, I hope this makes you feel better :blush:
Forum: 2016 - Current International 06-24-2020, 12:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,791
Posted By IrkdScientst
Congrats! I remember that warm fuzzy feeling -...

Congrats! I remember that warm fuzzy feeling - still get it whenever we take the rig out.


Our door had the same problem. The dealer tried to fix it and the closing improved a bit. It took a few...
Forum: Our Community 06-09-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,314
Posted By IrkdScientst
Hah! Best one I've heard all day! :lol:

Hah! Best one I've heard all day! :lol:
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-03-2020, 06:26 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,291
Posted By IrkdScientst
First modification: Shoe storage!

My wife and I were at an RV show a while ago and saw that some of the new AS models have shoe storage integrated into the dinette bench. What a great idea! After three years with our FC 28 I took the...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 01-12-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,470
Posted By IrkdScientst
Ditto.

Ditto.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-18-2019, 04:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,437
Posted By IrkdScientst
Ummm, yeah, I did that. I had actually hooked up...

Ummm, yeah, I did that. I had actually hooked up the fresh water hose to the flush input thinking it to be the fresh water input. My bathroom sink drains to the black tank so that's where the water...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2019, 08:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 441
Posted By IrkdScientst
Sticky upper cabinet hinges

Several of my upper cabinet hinges are sticking. Dunno what they're called but these are the "swing arm with a spring" style hinges. The two outer pivot points are rubbing against the cabinet-side...
Forum: Tires 06-23-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,333
Posted By IrkdScientst
Thank you all for your replies - most...

Thank you all for your replies - most informative. I will check with Andy Thomson re. appropriate pressure.


FWIW, all 2017 Flying Clouds shipped from the factory with 15 inch rims and Goodyear...
Forum: Tires 06-22-2019, 04:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,333
Posted By IrkdScientst
Bill, I am glad to hear that you've gone through...

Bill, I am glad to hear that you've gone through three sets without a blowout. That gives me greater confidence in the tire pressure (50) I've been using.



Yes, I suspect the dealer installed...
Forum: Tires 06-22-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,333
Posted By IrkdScientst
Tire pressure confusion

A couple of years ago we bought a new 28 FC. It came delivered with Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires on 15 inch rims. I.e., not LT tires. The load rating is 2271 lbs which is more than sufficient to...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 12-08-2018, 07:11 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,088
Posted By IrkdScientst
We have 2017 28 FC. The floor plan is much the...

We have 2017 28 FC. The floor plan is much the same as your 2012. After much experimentation, we put our pots and pans under the rear dinette seat (no tubs). Dishes go in the front overhead bin. Food...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-11-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 984
Posted By IrkdScientst
Critter in the A/C

While winterizing my 2017 FC I discovered that some critter had built a nest in my A/C. It wasn't blocking any of the cooling fins or the blower. No major damage but the side of the styrofoam...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-08-2017, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By IrkdScientst
Quite right. I regretted that wording the moment...

Quite right. I regretted that wording the moment I posted.

The trailer is probably "in storage", rather than "abandoned", but I'd be guessing on either count.
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-07-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,284
Posted By IrkdScientst
Derelict Land Yacht Sovereign

I found this, abandoned, at a trailer park. It's a Land Yacht Sovereign and has seen better times. Anybody know anything about it? I'm curious about the "New York" badging. It was stuffed with junk...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-12-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By IrkdScientst
Agree 100%. I'm hoping we will learn to live with...

Agree 100%. I'm hoping we will learn to live with the quirks. One of the big issues for us was, ummm, bathroom space. I'm very tall and most of the other layouts are quite cramped in that regard.

...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-12-2017, 10:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 698
Posted By IrkdScientst
Airstream Newbies

Hello fellow Airstreamers! I'm very excited to be able to say that. We're first-timers expecting delivery of our 2017 FC 28 next month. We're still getting over the shock of taking the plunge. It's...
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