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Forum: 2016 - Current International 03-11-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 671
Posted By FarFetched
Removable screens?

We have a 27 FB Serenity and often wish there were no screen covering the rear window over the dinette. (Like when we were backed up to the ocean at Sea Perch in Yachats OR) Has anyone modified...
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-05-2019, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,139
Posted By FarFetched
Indeed! Wouldn't a high nickel stainless steel...

Indeed! Wouldn't a high nickel stainless steel handle and a simple rubber gasket solve the problem?

I'm fine with doing regular maintenance, but stripping and re-coating the dang handle every...
Forum: Boondocking 03-05-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,558
Posted By FarFetched
For the first-come first-served CG's, best days...

For the first-come first-served CG's, best days to try are Sunday - Wednesday. Find out what time people are supposed to be out of the site and drive through a couple of hours before that. Look for...
Forum: Doors & Locks 03-02-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,139
Posted By FarFetched
Pitting on exterior grab handle

Our 15-month old Serenity has pitting on the exterior grab handle next to the door. Is this a "sigh and let it go" item, or something for which I should request replacement under warranty? Seems...
Forum: On The Road... 03-02-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 687
Posted By FarFetched
- For campgrounds with cable or good over-the-air...

- For campgrounds with cable or good over-the-air TV reception: a TV channel list.

- Info on what kind of payment the laundry takes. I've seen quarters, tokens, and credit card units, and it's...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 02-17-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,934
Posted By FarFetched
I don't know of a specific place, but there's now...

I don't know of a specific place, but there's now a walk-on fast ferry from Bremerton to Seattle that might open up Bremerton-area parks as a possibility.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-01-2019, 11:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,794
Posted By FarFetched
I should have been more clear: Did you only find...

I should have been more clear: Did you only find out about having to book a round of golf at some locations after you added the golf option? I couldn't find anything in the promo or pre-signup...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-31-2018, 03:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,794
Posted By FarFetched
I got an email that today is the last day to...

I got an email that today is the last day to upgrade by adding the golf for $27, but I don't see any details about it. Did you only learn about that after you'd joined?
Forum: Our Community 12-02-2018, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,766
Posted By FarFetched
Didn't happen with our 2018 Int'l 27FBQ at all,...

Didn't happen with our 2018 Int'l 27FBQ at all, and regardless, 2 months is way too long for that to work itself out. Sounds like the dealer is hoping the warranty will expire before you insist on...
Forum: On The Road... 11-10-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 949
Posted By FarFetched
Are you looking for a place just for yourself to...

Are you looking for a place just for yourself to stay while you go to your party, or are you looking for a campground at which to hold your graduation party?
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-30-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,196
Posted By FarFetched
This is still a concept and is a German...

This is still a concept and is a German manufacturer, so I have no idea if they'd ever be available in the US, but I like what I see. Their current models are all motorhomes and camper vans.
...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-25-2018, 10:32 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 14,196
Posted By FarFetched
Exactly! We were just talking about this on our...

Exactly! We were just talking about this on our trip from Seattle to Moab and back. Just about every single one had those swooshy graphics that look like a 16-year-old from the 80's designed them. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-06-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,401
Posted By FarFetched
I use the hair dryer method, but I heat from...

I use the hair dryer method, but I heat from underneath. My theory is that it softens the adhesive closer to the metal rather than the sticker so will leave less residue on the metal. Probably...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-23-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 978
Posted By FarFetched
You might also want to check out the Facebook...

You might also want to check out the Facebook group Airstreamers of Washington. Welcome!
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 09-09-2018, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,365
Posted By FarFetched
Breakfast Pitas

My new favorite breakfast is a riff on something I saw here on a post from 2012 but I thought I'd share my version because it's sooooo easy to clean up. If I'm cooking indoors and there's a way for...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 09-03-2018, 09:44 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,645
Posted By FarFetched
More of an efficiency tip than a recipe

I like to bring a big bag of an undressed slaw comprised of sliced purple and green cabbage, matchstick carrots, sliced green onion and cilantro, and then use it in a few different dishes over...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 07-24-2018, 09:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,369
Posted By FarFetched
A couple of members on the Airstream Addicts FB...

A couple of members on the Airstream Addicts FB page were discussing how they successfully do it this way:

"Thinking of installing the exterior antennae on a flag pole, running the coax to the...
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2018, 01:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,984
Posted By FarFetched
Double thumbs up for Fort Worden State Park in...

Double thumbs up for Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend. Nice big spots either on or near the beach, and a pub with snacks and craft cocktails!

Also, Kalaloch Campground is another one where...
Forum: Our Community 07-11-2018, 11:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,486
Posted By FarFetched
I ordered my 2018 FBQ 27' Serenity from them in...

I ordered my 2018 FBQ 27' Serenity from them in November. Mike Johnson was our salesperson. We went in to look at units several times before sitting down to negotiate. I got quotes from other...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-21-2018, 10:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,587
Posted By FarFetched
CBWELL, do you have the TravelQ that's round with...

CBWELL, do you have the TravelQ that's round with a handle, or the one that's more rectangular?
Forum: Boondocking 06-08-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,973
Posted By FarFetched
You'd have to cross the border, but this spot is...

You'd have to cross the border, but this spot is definitely on my short-term list to visit: https://www.campendium.com/behind-the-rock-on-howe-sound
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-19-2018, 09:27 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 27,740
Posted By FarFetched
I don't see any pricing on Dinosaur's website. ...

I don't see any pricing on Dinosaur's website. How much are the replacement boards?
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 04-06-2018, 01:13 PM
Replies: 631
Views: 123,044
Posted By FarFetched
Spray paint would have been a lot easier to...

Spray paint would have been a lot easier to remove than carvings.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-06-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,163
Posted By FarFetched
2018 Awning roller motor

We had trouble with getting the awning on our 2018 Serenity 28FB to retract properly, and the dealer says the roller motor is defective. We've been waiting on a replacement for a month now. I've...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-06-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,267
Posted By FarFetched
Thanks for the pictures! Please post again after...

Thanks for the pictures! Please post again after you've used them for a while and share your thoughts on making the switch.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-31-2018, 11:23 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 20,267
Posted By FarFetched
The ProPride site has this Lippert strap setup...

The ProPride site has this Lippert strap setup for the ProPride 3P system that would replace the tension towers and solve the access problem, both for the front hatch on the Airstream as well as the...
Forum: On The Road... 03-25-2018, 11:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,683
Posted By FarFetched
A couple of years ago, pre-Airstream, we took a...

A couple of years ago, pre-Airstream, we took a road trip and stayed near Lake Mary, about 2 miles SW of Mammoth Lakes. There are three campgrounds there and I think they're all boondocking sites,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-22-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,796
Views: 424,645
Posted By FarFetched
This is bigger than what you're looking for, but...

This is bigger than what you're looking for, but it's the only one I've found that does actually hold x-large eggs.
...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 03-10-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,698
Posted By FarFetched
I guess it is paint, not enamel as I'd assumed. ...

I guess it is paint, not enamel as I'd assumed. The dealer says that just happens. Doesn't seem right to me, and I told them I'm not happy with it. An appliance shouldn't just immediately...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 03-08-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,698
Posted By FarFetched
Stove grate enamel flaking off

The stove grate enamel on our 2018 27' Serenity has been flaking off since our first use. We're not using any unusual cookware on it, and for the most part it's just been a stainless steel Chantal...
Forum: On The Road... 03-06-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,717
Posted By FarFetched
Pat, we had to tell her we were just a car in...

Pat, we had to tell her we were just a car in order to get her to let us take the route we wanted. We could have just used our Armada's nav system, but we wanted to see the upcoming gas stations,...
Forum: On The Road... 03-06-2018, 09:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,717
Posted By FarFetched
We made it to MacKerricher State Park about 4...

We made it to MacKerricher State Park about 4 yesterday, and are currently having our morning coffee in the best spot, backed up close to the dunes and we basically have the entire park to ourselves....
Forum: On The Road... 03-05-2018, 09:28 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,717
Posted By FarFetched
Thanks for the links, OTRA15, and for the list,...

Thanks for the links, OTRA15, and for the list, SuperTrouper. I'll keep that handy.

We're already parked up in Petaluma, so we've missed out on a lot of the suggestions before that, and we'll have...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,717
Posted By FarFetched
Thanks for all the great advice! We've...

Thanks for all the great advice!

We've made it to the Petaluma KOA and are parked up here for the night, so we'll take that Roblar Road to Valley Ford Road to 1 at Bodega Bay. Then we'll mosey...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2018, 09:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,717
Posted By FarFetched
CA Hwy 116 from 101 to 1 thru Guerneville

Has anyone taken Hwy 116 from 101 to 1 through Guerneville? As I recall from a road trip in my car several years ago it was pretty twisty, but I wasn't looking at it then for trailering suitability....
Forum: 2016 - Current International 01-15-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,491
Posted By FarFetched
I'd love to get those plans when they're ready. ...

I'd love to get those plans when they're ready. I've been thinking about how to get something similar made with a 3D printer.
Forum: On The Road... 12-16-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,007
Posted By FarFetched
Travel buddy?

We're going from Seattle to Palm Springs, but maybe leaving a day or two earlier - the 16th or 17th. We're due in PS on the 20th. It would be great to have a travel buddy, especially since this...
Forum: Winter Living 12-07-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,297
Posted By FarFetched
Thanks, n2916s, that works for me.

Thanks, n2916s, that works for me.
Forum: Winter Living 12-07-2017, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,297
Posted By FarFetched
Hypervent under mattress

How did you join your Hypervent pieces under your mattress? Or is it even necessary? The width is 39", so we bought 10' - enough to run two panels side-to-side and trim at the bottom. Seems like...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 12-07-2017, 09:29 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 54,307
Posted By FarFetched
Just to close the loop on the question of using...

Just to close the loop on the question of using the inner pot on the stovetop, I looked on the Amazon questions and the "manufacturer" had said yes, you can use it on the stovetop. But I emailed...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 12-02-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,308
Posted By FarFetched
New Purchase Delivery Tip

Let me start by saying that I'm very pleased with the professionalism of everyone at the dealership where I purchased my new 2018 28' Serenity and I wouldn't hesitate to go back to them in the...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 12-01-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 227
Views: 54,307
Posted By FarFetched
We got the 3 quart Instant Pot and just used it...

We got the 3 quart Instant Pot and just used it for the first time. Worked out great for all our meals. I also got the glass lid for non-pressure use. I'm assuming that I can use the inner pot on...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-12-2017, 11:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,440
Posted By FarFetched
That accident in the Caldecott Tunnel was...

That accident in the Caldecott Tunnel was horrifying. I lived there and once they reopened the tunnel, you'd drive over patches of molten metal that used to be cars. The patches were spread out over...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-24-2017, 10:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,330
Posted By FarFetched
This was one of the issues that almost made me...

This was one of the issues that almost made me swap my soon-to-arrive Serenity for a Globetrotter. The fridge in the Globetrotter will run on 12V while towing.
Forum: 2016 - Current International 09-23-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,869
Posted By FarFetched
My 27' FBQ Serenity is due off the line...

My 27' FBQ Serenity is due off the line mid-October. Those of us with 2018s should compare serial numbers when they arrive and see whose was the final one.
Forum: 2016 - Current International 09-23-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,869
Posted By FarFetched
Ugh. My fear of missing out has been revived. ...

Ugh. My fear of missing out has been revived. When we were in our final negotiations with our dealer (who touts themselves as being the largest AS dealer in the country so you'd think they'd have...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 09-13-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 38,573
Posted By FarFetched
Cuban-Style Pulled "Pork" Sandwiches

I recently discovered jackfruit as a pulled pork substitute at a local vegan restaurant and tried to recreate their delicious sandwiches. This is what I came up with.

The pulled "pork" and the...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 09-08-2017, 09:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,496
Posted By FarFetched
I chose the Oyster because it makes the space...

I chose the Oyster because it makes the space seem lighter, AND most importantly, because it's easier to see the spiders.
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 09-08-2017, 09:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,584
Posted By FarFetched
Oops!

Oops!
Forum: On The Road... 09-05-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,458
Posted By FarFetched
Did you look at Coyote Point? It's by far the...

Did you look at Coyote Point? It's by far the closest.
https://secure.itinio.com/sanmateo/coyote-point
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