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Forum: On The Road... 01-16-2024, 12:41 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,775
Posted By 75Bob
Switching propane tanks

I changed my old 30# tanks too 2 new 40# tanks. I use one tank until it runs out or almost out. Then I switch over and while driving or if the second tank starts getting below half I get the other...
Forum: On The Road... 12-29-2023, 04:08 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,567
Posted By 75Bob
I drove that same stretch in 2016? You mean to...

I drove that same stretch in 2016? You mean to tell me they still have not done anything yet? Arizona, it's beautiful but they don't repair their mountain roads, period I guess.
Forum: Trailer Values 12-29-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,769
Posted By 75Bob
I purchased my 1975 25' As for $8,000 then put...

I purchased my 1975 25' As for $8,000 then put $30,000 in it. Your not going to touch a Bambi for under $15,000. The smaller and older the more desirable. To AS remodelers those things are like gold....
Forum: On The Road... 12-29-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,684
Posted By 75Bob
Have you talked to the reservations dept to park...

Have you talked to the reservations dept to park the RV and then put the trail vehicle in the parking lot by the forest ranger?. Someone will have to make the walk but it's better than loosing the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 36,013
Posted By 75Bob
2023 f-150

I bought a 2023 F-150 to pull my 1975 International 25' AS. But it had to have the towing package. This package includes larger shocks, a larger radiator, different tires. better brake shoes along...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-23-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,644
Posted By 75Bob
fridge on propane?

Am I the only one that has a after market fridge that has a switch on it that runs either on propane or 120v electric. I changed my hot water tank to a 10 gallon and also have a switch on it to run...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-22-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,644
Posted By 75Bob
Be creative

OK so the guy decides to go with the cheaper Chinese model. Good luck either way, at least your going to be out there. Now after reading everyones reasons for buying what they like, heres an idea...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-20-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,644
Posted By 75Bob
I have a Leer cap on the back of my truck. I...

I have a Leer cap on the back of my truck. I leave the back window of the truck in the open position to release the fumes. I could use the side screens but I like to leave the back window open on the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-20-2020, 04:11 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,644
Posted By 75Bob
mollysdad, what did you pay for that 1,0003...

mollysdad, what did you pay for that 1,0003 hydralic table?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-19-2020, 10:59 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,644
Posted By 75Bob
I put my 3000 honda in the bed of my pick-up (bad...

I put my 3000 honda in the bed of my pick-up (bad news, it weighs 134#s) good news is, 1. It starts with turning a key. 2. I have to leave the front window open to hear it. 3. It runs everything...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-29-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,479
Posted By 75Bob
heater not lighting

I don't know where you camp, but if you head for mountains even in the summer months it gets cold at night. If you are in an elevation above 8,000 feet, propane does not want to lite. I found that...
Forum: On The Road... 07-18-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,141
Posted By 75Bob
battery storage

I have 2 batteries in my AS that I take out during winter. It occasionally gets 20 below in Chicago area and drains every day car batteries. So I wouldn't expect any battery would take cold non use...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-18-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By 75Bob
73 as

That's what I paid for my 75 AS. However all the parts were there, so that when I replaced everything I new where everything went. Like how the electric and plumbing and heat passed under the beds...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-17-2019, 04:01 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,528
Posted By 75Bob
emergency brake

I had my emergency disconnect brake replaced. When they put it in the installer did not push the plunger all the way into the lock position. While pulling the trailer home I hit a road bump and the...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-17-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,611
Posted By 75Bob
I installed a new dinette table in my 75 AS. I...

I installed a new dinette table in my 75 AS. I used a single telescoping center rod for stability. however on my cabinets I had one drawer on the longer bench seat open into the center hall and the...
Forum: Trailer Values 07-09-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
Posted By 75Bob
extra message

PS. These are all upper panels and the work was done in 2017
Forum: Trailer Values 07-09-2019, 11:51 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
Posted By 75Bob
dents

Alrighty then, here's the long version. When I bought my AS it had a 3" dent across the back on top from hitting a garageor tree branch. While I gutted the inside I got in contact with Jackson center...
Forum: Trailer Values 07-08-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,350
Posted By 75Bob
dent repair

You won't be able to fix the dent and have it look decent. Each panel costs $550 and Airstream dealers want $1,350 to replace it in labor. Negotiate those two costs into your final cost. It's...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-05-2019, 01:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,316
Posted By 75Bob
When a boarder is CLOSED nothing crosses it. Our...

When a boarder is CLOSED nothing crosses it. Our family lost a house in Germany when the boarder was closed by the Nazis, they up and left it behind right before the closure. The house was returned...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-04-2019, 10:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,316
Posted By 75Bob
If the current president closes the boarder with...

If the current president closes the boarder with Mexico I guess there won't be any 2019 GMC trucks to buy, problem solved.Good luck selling those trucks to people you pay $4 a day. Good reason to buy...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 01-04-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,171
Posted By 75Bob
You don't need the original door, because there...

You don't need the original door, because there is nothing to access. If you don't spend the huge cost of replacing the two panels just get a piece of aluminum and rivet it in place of the door....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-03-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,759
Posted By 75Bob
We are headed to Arizona/ New Mexico mid February...

We are headed to Arizona/ New Mexico mid February so we just joined Harvest Hosts for a couple of overnight stops on the way down from Il./Wis border. They're like $10 a night with just electricity....
Forum: On The Road... 12-31-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,473
Posted By 75Bob
This article was originally from August. I wonder...

This article was originally from August. I wonder what the original responses would say now that the government is shut down and the rangers TELL you that you Have to leave. No word yet on whether or...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-20-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,323
Posted By 75Bob
If the parents can't afford to cover the damages,...

If the parents can't afford to cover the damages, why are they shopping for a $100,000 Airstream
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-19-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,257
Posted By 75Bob
My exact sentiment.

My exact sentiment.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-19-2018, 11:02 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,323
Posted By 75Bob
Careful ,when I said this I was chastised.

Careful ,when I said this I was chastised.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-18-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,924
Posted By 75Bob
batteries

I have a dedicated battery charge area in the garage. 2 Airstream batteries 1 corvette battery 2 motorcycle and 2 four wheeler batteries all on a wooden flat surface, each connected to their own...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-18-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,706
Posted By 75Bob
Now that's using your head

Now that's using your head
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-18-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,706
Posted By 75Bob
Unfortunately, this is probably the best answer....

Unfortunately, this is probably the best answer. If your a HOG member you get a large discount on a rental.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-18-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,323
Posted By 75Bob
Well said

Well said
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-17-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,323
Posted By 75Bob
I'm sorry if I sounded so cold hearted, but I...

I'm sorry if I sounded so cold hearted, but I don't think this is why we have insurance. I was a the president of a 750 home HOA when 3 10 year old boys threw rocks through the community club house...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-15-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,323
Posted By 75Bob
There should be NO insurance claim here at all by...

There should be NO insurance claim here at all by anyone. The police should have been called and charges brought against the non child training parents for willful destruction of personal property....
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-14-2018, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,706
Posted By 75Bob
I carried my Road King in a 6 1/2 foot bed...

I carried my Road King in a 6 1/2 foot bed pulling a tiny camper to Sturgis. Had a aluminum 2 fold ramp to get the bike on. I have 4 wheel drive and would find a small hill to park the truck on so...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-13-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,461
Posted By 75Bob
You own a new Airstream and ask about re building...

You own a new Airstream and ask about re building it? I own 2 Harleys one a 1978 shovelhead I had to re-build cause it was a wore out oil leaker. Now its all chrome and extremely fast. I bought a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-11-2018, 11:33 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 11,323
Posted By 75Bob
They just had on the news last night a kid 4-6...

They just had on the news last night a kid 4-6 years old instructed by an adult to run up and take a package off someones porch. Same difference, it's 100% on the adult or parents in this case. Kids...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-11-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,428
Posted By 75Bob
I not only moved my battery from the rear to the...

I not only moved my battery from the rear to the front (behind the propane tanks), but also added a battery in parallel on the inside in the front under the dinning seat. When I had it installed I...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-11-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,787
Posted By 75Bob
Play the lottery, your a lucky person not only...

Play the lottery, your a lucky person not only for finding the nut , but then finding where it came from that could have had a catastrophic effect on you and yours. Safe travels.
Forum: On The Road... 12-07-2018, 08:55 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,294
Posted By 75Bob
yeah yeah laptops and I-phones great but it takes...

yeah yeah laptops and I-phones great but it takes time to learn how to use them and while your driving is not a good time. My phone twice lead me down some dirt road to no where once and again to a...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-06-2018, 01:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,452
Posted By 75Bob
I use a 3000 Honda generator. It weights 134#s,...

I use a 3000 Honda generator. It weights 134#s, has a 6 gallon gas tank with automatic start (so therefore it has a battery inside). It's quiet and can run air conditioners all night long no problem....
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-03-2018, 05:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,015
Posted By 75Bob
Don't forget a carbon monoxide/smoke detector and...

Don't forget a carbon monoxide/smoke detector and even a propane detector. They didn't make those in 1966.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-01-2018, 02:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,227
Posted By 75Bob
I bought it, I didn't like it, so I rebuilt it my...

I bought it, I didn't like it, so I rebuilt it my way. Now when something doesn't work correctly I go back to see how come it wore out so quickly or came loose or broke and then figure out a way how...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-30-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,500
Posted By 75Bob
A few years ago I rented a Tear Drop trailer for...

A few years ago I rented a Tear Drop trailer for 1 week for $150 from the factory in Wisconsin they wanted to sell me one after I got back but bought my used Airstream instead. Since then that...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-28-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,509
Posted By 75Bob
Just replace the black O rings. That should stop...

Just replace the black O rings. That should stop the leak if the faucet works ok for you. Be sure to smear Vaseline all over the valve/O rings when reinstalling.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-28-2018, 07:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By 75Bob
How quickly we forget. Google Allstate Insurance...

How quickly we forget. Google Allstate Insurance claims for Hurricane Catrina and see how those people were treated or not. AARP says to use The Hartford, another upstanding co. is USSA that use to...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 11-28-2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,763
Posted By 75Bob
Listen to these people and forget about a extra...

Listen to these people and forget about a extra tire. I was going to buy the Y swing arm that holds the spare because my trailer didn't have one. After learning that the swing arm was just an option...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-22-2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,168
Posted By 75Bob
Are you serious? A couple of hours? Airstream...

Are you serious? A couple of hours? Airstream quoted me 10 hours per panel at $125 per hour. I found a guy at Camping World that used to work for Argosy that knew how to install panels. They charged...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-19-2018, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,510
Posted By 75Bob
That looks like the heater I threw away. I was...

That looks like the heater I threw away. I was told the original heater still worked but no way was I going to risk my life over keeping a 43 year old heater. I paid $840 for a new one. The new one...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-17-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 21,511
Posted By 75Bob
Congrats on what you perceive to be a deal. I got...

Congrats on what you perceive to be a deal. I got the same plan for $62 a month for 2 phones with unlimited data. We went west of the Mississippi and we may as well have left the phones at home. It's...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 11-14-2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,168
Posted By 75Bob
I've replaced 5 panels. Panel price from...

I've replaced 5 panels. Panel price from Airstream is $550 each and $1,300 each one to have installed. Insurance paid so I didn't care but those are 2017 numbers from an Airstream dealership.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-09-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 21,511
Posted By 75Bob
After reading all these responses I can't believe...

After reading all these responses I can't believe anyone would consider any carrier other than Verizon or AT&T when traveling. All the smaller carriers were set up to break up the communication...
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