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Forum: Our Community 03-19-2024, 06:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,652
Posted By dst
Episode 5 - different trailer?

The trailer in this episode does not appear to have a rear hatch. And seems like the Pendleton had “map” wallpaper. This has brown paneling.

Would have to doublecheck the previous episodes, but...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 11-29-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 9,267
Posted By dst
You should probably check that your solar will...

You should probably check that your solar will properly charge your Battle Born batteries before you head out. We had a couple of folks at the Balloon Fiesta with new rigs with factory solar. The...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 11-26-2022, 05:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,698
Posted By dst
I bought a couple USB 90 degree adapters with...

I bought a couple USB 90 degree adapters with pigtails. Two right turn and two left turn. Much easier to plug in phones and our little fans, no mattress induced stress on the connector.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 06-19-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,091
Posted By dst
Not in the storage compartments, but where the...

Not in the storage compartments, but where the infamous “rats nest” is, along with the inverter. On my 27 FB twin I have to pull up a panel at the head of curbside bed.
Forum: On The Road... 02-13-2022, 10:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,418
Posted By dst
When we had batteries in our box I used one of...

When we had batteries in our box I used one of these around the box.

https://immobilize.com/product/air-stream-battery-box-lock/
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-12-2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 498
Posted By dst
wheel noise when brake wire broke

We had the white wire on the right rear wheel brake at the splice, probably due to the Colorado roads. When we pulled into Golden we heard a rubbing, grinding noise. When I crawled under the...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-12-2021, 06:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,259
Posted By dst
Our 23FB had a little button style temp relay...

Our 23FB had a little button style temp relay that was supposed to turn the fan on. But it never worked. So I made a little jumper wire and bypassed the relay to turn the fan on. That helped, and...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 05-19-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,066
Posted By dst
I have 2 Battleborn batteries under curb twin,...

I have 2 Battleborn batteries under curb twin, looks like a 3rd could go in the front "tray" area without much difficulty. The original inverter was removed and a Victron Multiplus 3000VA installed...
Forum: On The Road... 02-17-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,067
Posted By dst
The Marathon Motel and RV Park is a fun stopover....

The Marathon Motel and RV Park is a fun stopover. It's a dark sky area and lots of folks set up remote-operated telescopes at their little observatory. We lucked into an impromptu tour of the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-25-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 108,527
Posted By dst
"Are They Meaningless? Tow Limits, Payload and...

"Are They Meaningless? Tow Limits, Payload and Axle Load"

I don't think a jury is going to think they are meaningless if you get pulled into court for being in a wreck. I don't think "I read on...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-21-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 22,055
Posted By dst
That's a real shame, I hope they catch the bums...

That's a real shame, I hope they catch the bums and recover the trailer. I had a truck stolen from my office parking lot back in 2007 and remember the shock of walking out and it not being there. ...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-29-2020, 06:16 AM
Replies: 208
Views: 49,818
Posted By dst
Who did the solar install? Where is that...

Who did the solar install? Where is that location in the trailer? Is that a cellular modem next to it?
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-24-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By dst
Yep, we are on our second valve seal as well. In...

Yep, we are on our second valve seal as well. In storage the water in the bowl evaporated and I think that let the seal dry out and warp. At least it is pretty easy to replace. Have contemplated...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-10-2020, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By dst
Part of our light occasionally goes out. I tap on...

Part of our light occasionally goes out. I tap on the housing and it comes back on. Cheap led strip, and mounted crooked in the housing just because there was no quality checklist entry to check...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-02-2020, 06:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,843
Posted By dst
Our trailer had been at the dealer since June 22,...

Our trailer had been at the dealer since June 22, waiting on parts in addition to the other repairs. One of the approved repairs is replacing the door seals on fridge and freezer since they leaked...
Forum: Tires 07-26-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,869
Posted By dst
Discount Tire let me roll my trailer up on my...

Discount Tire let me roll my trailer up on my lego blocks, raising one wheel off the ground at a time. They were very accomodating.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-21-2020, 05:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By dst
Is the AC running when it trips? Is the water...

Is the AC running when it trips? Is the water heater running on AC when it trips? If no to those questions then the odds of the pedestal not having enough amperage is really slim. My vote would be...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-09-2020, 06:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,542
Posted By dst
If they are from the factory solar package they...

If they are from the factory solar package they might be under warranty.
Forum: Refrigerators 07-01-2020, 06:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,259
Posted By dst
It's been sitting at the dealer for over a week,...

It's been sitting at the dealer for over a week, don't even know if they have looked at it yet. My appointment was on Monday the 22nd. I asked for status this week, mentioning a concern about...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-23-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,259
Posted By dst
I looked around and there is a fan similar to our...

I looked around and there is a fan similar to our 23FB installed at the bar of the couple, and it was running when I checked.

Dropped it off for warranty work yesterday, lots of condensation...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-21-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,259
Posted By dst
Dometic actually makes a fan kit with a...

Dometic actually makes a fan kit with a thermostat controlled switch (AR-VKIT). I think it is basically what was installed on our 23FB fridge. But I can't find it anywhere in the US, all searches...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-20-2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,259
Posted By dst
Fridge Defend for the Globetrotter fridge

I continue to be underwhelmed by the performance of our Globetrotter fridge. After 14 days on the road I logged about 4 degrees in the freezer (a record low) but around 40-43 in the fridge (top,...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-15-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,968
Posted By dst
That is the really nice "rats nest". My 2019 GT...

That is the really nice "rats nest". My 2019 GT looks nothing like that. :rolleyes:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-07-2020, 09:19 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,547
Posted By dst
I have a F250 and live in TX, a co-worker lives...

I have a F250 and live in TX, a co-worker lives in IL and had a F150. The color scheme and model is identical, mine looks like the bigger brother. I said I thought briefly about the 350 but 250...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 01-04-2020, 07:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,136
Posted By dst
The ice cream issue is what we have. Dealer said...

The ice cream issue is what we have. Dealer said they called Donetic and it is only supposed to get to 12 degrees. That works for ice, but not I've cream. Frustrating.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 11-28-2019, 06:23 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,678
Posted By dst
I think they had a recall or factory service...

I think they had a recall or factory service bulletin on that issue. When our 2019 GT 27 FBT d in for some warranty work the service manager made a comment that the modification head been done to our...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-08-2019, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,962
Posted By dst
Position 5 is there coldest, no need to go dig...

Position 5 is there coldest, no need to go dig through the manual. Our dealer said always put on 5, which made me ask why bother to have multiple choices.

On 5 our fridge gets around 36-37, but...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-06-2019, 05:03 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 128,771
Posted By dst
I will connect my Netgear hotspot with Mobley sim...

I will connect my Netgear hotspot with Mobley sim to my Pepwave Soho router if I need a wired port. Usually this is for the DVD player to stream Netflix. But often a Firestick in the hdmi port with...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-24-2019, 06:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,381
Posted By dst
I lucked out. The 2 1/2 drop hitch they used for...

I lucked out. The 2 1/2 drop hitch they used for my blue ox sticks out enough I can open my tailgate.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 05-31-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 128,771
Posted By dst
*cough* Sierra Wireless *cough* Craddlepoint...

*cough* Sierra Wireless *cough* Craddlepoint *cough*

We use Sierra devices on the ambulance where I volunteer, and they are our partner for public safety LTE for my day job. They just work; I...
Forum: On The Road... 04-30-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,254
Posted By dst
I purchased an EU2200i and EU2200i Companion...

I purchased an EU2200i and EU2200i Companion model online at the end of March. I just went and confirmed by looking at boxes and the engine that the modifications were made. So kudos to Electric...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-20-2019, 10:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,854
Posted By dst
I've noticed my 2019 27 GT hitch is much harder...

I've noticed my 2019 27 GT hitch is much harder to get latched on the ball than my 2017 23FB was. Lots of up and down with jack and slight forward with the truck.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 04-09-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,329
Posted By dst
I'm curious where you got the 6 port AC outlet. ...

I'm curious where you got the 6 port AC outlet. I purchased one from Amazon and it is about 1/8 inch too wide to fit; it hits the shelf.

I don't have a USB port showing by my DVD player, guess I...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-23-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,791
Posted By dst
Fridge temp control setting

What temperature setting seems to produce the best results on the new fridge? First outing where we actually got to use the fridge so I put it on 3. It is not packed full but thermometer we put in...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-22-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,621
Posted By dst
Unless the oven has changed it is only manual...

Unless the oven has changed it is only manual light. I had to get down and hold the pilot light pushed in with one hand and hold a long handled lighter under the thermo couple until it gets warm...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-18-2019, 11:06 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,621
Posted By dst
We also had a couple of cabinet doors that look...

We also had a couple of cabinet doors that look like they had touch up paint on them. Completely different texture ; should not have made it out of the factory. After a couple of weeks at the...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 03-03-2019, 08:37 AM
Replies: 593
Views: 128,771
Posted By dst
Wi-Fi is half duplex, it cannot talk and listen...

Wi-Fi is half duplex, it cannot talk and listen at the same time. When you use the campground Wi-Fi mode you are basically turning the device into a repeater. It has to listen to campground system, ...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-27-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 28,152
Posted By dst
Glad to hear that everyone got out. Stuff can be...

Glad to hear that everyone got out. Stuff can be replaced, people can't.

I do hope you will follow up with how State Farm has been in all this; selfish reason since they are insuring our new GT...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-27-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,851
Posted By dst
And I love my XPR7550s, APX6000s, and APX8000s. ...

And I love my XPR7550s, APX6000s, and APX8000s. But the ones you linked to, and mine, all require an FCC license for the frequency you want to use. Without that, you are limited to the FRS and...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-04-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 26,288
Posted By dst
I've had the Mobley for over a year. Normally...

I've had the Mobley for over a year. Normally connects my Sync 3 and phones in my F250. When parked I connect it to the Pepwave Soho Router and get past the 5 device limit, plus have a wired port...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-31-2018, 10:18 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 20,327
Posted By dst
We had a 2014 Touareg, most likely the same basic...

We had a 2014 Touareg, most likely the same basic 3.0L diesel engine. When looking at trailers we really wanted a 25 foot. However, the tongue weight of the trailer was over 900 pounds and the VW...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-30-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,502
Posted By dst
Here is a great forum post on installing a brake...

Here is a great forum post on installing a brake controller in a Touareg. I pretty much followed it to install a Tekonsha P3 in my 2014 TDI. I'm guessing the newer T-Regs have the brake cable...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-17-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,741
Posted By dst
Ours did the same thing, either hot or cold with...

Ours did the same thing, either hot or cold with very little choice in between. Had if fixed under warranty when they rebuilt the draw on our 23FB that fell out several times due to a weak latch. ...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-06-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,847
Posted By dst
In our 2017 23FB (one TV) I can get the TV sound...

In our 2017 23FB (one TV) I can get the TV sound to play through the Clarion stereo by selecting "Aux" input on the Clarion (short push on power button). I have to adjust the TV volume and stereo...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 07-03-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,229
Posted By dst
I've got 2 of these arriving today. Thinking the...

I've got 2 of these arriving today. Thinking the reflective coating might help with the Texas sun.
...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 05-04-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,268
Posted By dst
I only have about 5000 miles on my 2017 F250 FX4,...

I only have about 5000 miles on my 2017 F250 FX4, and about 2000 of those towing our 23FB. Right now I've set the internal controller at 5, could probably take it to 6 without issue. The trailer...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-01-2018, 11:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,188
Posted By dst
We just had our mixing valve on 2017 23FB...

We just had our mixing valve on 2017 23FB replaced under warranty. Either all hot or all cold, but much in between. Maybe they got a bad batch.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-29-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 34,536
Posted By dst
I towed a 23FB with my Touareg and it was a great...

I towed a 23FB with my Touareg and it was a great combination. I just got fed up with the 3L dieselgate and the "fix" removed what little engine braking was available. My issue became payload when...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 12-31-2017, 04:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,513
Posted By dst
In theory, correct. Disable timeout and Mobley...

In theory, correct. Disable timeout and Mobley will run until battery voltage gets below a certain level. In reality, the wifi signal might not make it from under can of touareg to your camper. In my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-24-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 17,011
Posted By dst
Santa delivered an F250 FX4 last night. Now I...

Santa delivered an F250 FX4 last night. Now I just need a longer drop shank for my e2 hitch. And 500 miles of break in driving.

Replacing my TDI Touareg. Loved the car, pulled without issue. ...
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