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Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-19-2022, 09:44 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,663
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Another access point for a cable is the closet...

Another access point for a cable is the closet that is right behind the cable entry area. Going to work out a storage spooler for the antenna something like an extension cord that routes from inside...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-30-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By AirstreamCSH
My apologies - I can't figure out how to mark...

My apologies - I can't figure out how to mark this sold.
It went within the first 3 days.

As to the replacement, we went with Michelin Agilis Crossclimate LT226/75 R16 on new Sendel rims
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-29-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,151
Posted By AirstreamCSH
SOLD Set of 4 2022 SenDel Rims with mounted Goodyear Endurance ST225/75R15 used -

We purchased a new 2022 GT and immediately installed 16" wheels and rims when we got home. The set we received at delivery are available for 650 which is about 1/2 the cost of buying, mounting ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-24-2022, 08:20 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 22,708
Posted By AirstreamCSH
I own and tow different trailers with both an...

I own and tow different trailers with both an F150 Crew Cab MaxTow Ecoboost 2018 and an F250 Crew Cab Diesel 2017 with the snowplow option.
They are equally comfortable to drive with the 250 being...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-23-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 394
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Zamp 90w Long Panels from 2022 Airstream Set of 2 - North Carolina

These one month old panels come with the new style mounting feet and will plug into your existing Zamp rooftop box to double the typical solar capability of a factory optioned trailer. Retails for ...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 04-12-2022, 03:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,243
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Thank You both To close the loop, the white cap...

Thank You both
To close the loop, the white cap is on the rear of the trailer and the antenna wires are in the overhead clothing storage over the bed in the front of the trailer. There isn't a 2nd...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-21-2022, 05:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,243
Posted By AirstreamCSH
2022 Globetrotter White Cap on Roof

We have a 2022 27FBQ Globetrotter with a white cap on both the front and rear of the trailer. I know that in the front of the trailer, the cap hides the 5-Wire Poynting MIMO cable harness A-CAB-155...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-21-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,397
Posted By AirstreamCSH
From a purely practical standpoint, your...

From a purely practical standpoint, your rationale is solid. I'd add that you forgot to include the loss of the petro-dollar as a reserve currency now that Saudi Arabia is willing to transact in...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 03-17-2022, 09:39 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 35,601
Posted By AirstreamCSH
I see everyone here has mounted the router inside...

I see everyone here has mounted the router inside the clothes area instead of tucking it in with the speaker. is there any reason you chose this route instead of keeping the entire thing hidden and...
Forum: On The Road... 02-21-2022, 10:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,408
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Mama Gerties

Asheville is great! Enjoy your trip. Just outside of Asheville in Swannanoa is an RV park called Mama Gerties. If you can get a reservation for the top of the mountain sites, do it. Scary drive up...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-19-2022, 05:02 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Thank You all When I or the dealer figure out...

Thank You all
When I or the dealer figure out what it was, I’ll make a closing post for the next owner to use as reference.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-17-2022, 09:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
Posted By AirstreamCSH
It did not get easier once it started to lift. I...

It did not get easier once it started to lift. I recognize the over extension problem as that's happened in the past with the 2016 but that isn't the case here. It was almost like the motor was...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-17-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
Posted By AirstreamCSH
They go down no problem, going up is the problem....

They go down no problem, going up is the problem.
Once I retracted them, I thought it was a glitch so I lowered them 6" and stopped. Then tried to lift them and they were bound. Had to crank them...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-17-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,653
Posted By AirstreamCSH
2022 GT Stabilizer Won't Retract

The first time we used our stabilizers, they went down fine but in the morning, the rear wouldn't retract. They seemed to be bound by the motor. You could hear it energize but nothing. Figured...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-13-2022, 07:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,713
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Doing some datapoint tests: Main water tank at...

Doing some datapoint tests:
Main water tank at 80pct and incoming City water at 40psi

On 12v with 20pct propane in the tank, shower only gets to 110 out of 115 setting and bathroom sink never...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-13-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,713
Posted By AirstreamCSH
I will try this.

I will try this.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-13-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,109
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Yup. Forgot entirely about those.

Yup. Forgot entirely about those.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-13-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,945
Posted By AirstreamCSH
2021 January install $903 for labor. $386 for...

2021 January install
$903 for labor. $386 for the kit.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-13-2022, 05:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,540
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Also interested in the outcome of this install.

Also interested in the outcome of this install.
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-13-2022, 05:48 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,642
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Sorry for the delay - just saw this. 1) Yes...

Sorry for the delay - just saw this.
1) Yes but not really. 450 is overkill for our battery bank 220ah so I preferred to have one less mounting point.

2) No. it sits just below the AC...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-12-2022, 03:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,945
Posted By AirstreamCSH
We used our 25FB the majority of the time in...

We used our 25FB the majority of the time in colder boondocking weather and over 5 years, perhaps used the AC a dozen times. The second fan lets you create a forceful air flow on hot days by...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-12-2022, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,109
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Clicking in the electric box

An educated approach but know I’m not a license electrician. If you aren’t very comfortable working with testers on live circuits than ignore the below.

Step 1 - BASELINE. We are looking for...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-12-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,713
Posted By AirstreamCSH
There is no readily evident filter or water saver...

There is no readily evident filter or water saver attached to the faucet. PEX is the same size and overall, nothing obvious to change in order to increase flow. If you switch to a high flow...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-11-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,713
Posted By AirstreamCSH
We are completing our 2nd full week in the GT and...

We are completing our 2nd full week in the GT and have the luxury of testing out ideas in realtime; so please send them my way.

My flow adjuster was set at about 80% from the factory.
I dropped...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-10-2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,410
Posted By AirstreamCSH
We often travel in 20-30 degree temps which means...

We often travel in 20-30 degree temps which means its colder when on the road due to air movement, etc. Have found that black tank will be fine due to movement and it's larger dissolved solids...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-10-2022, 10:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,713
Posted By AirstreamCSH
2022 GT Girard GSWH-2 Water Heater on Fresh Water Tank

Wondering if other GT owners have a similar problem and have come-up with a fix.

Our newly delivered 2022 GT 27' hot water heater provides plenty of hot water to the bathroom sink when on City...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-07-2022, 09:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,678
Posted By AirstreamCSH
My comments were in response to the OP who lives...

My comments were in response to the OP who lives in Rochester and just sold a NuCamp NY looking to buy a Basecamp. I believe the NuCamp 400 is a good comparison as they are both the same physical...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-06-2022, 08:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,678
Posted By AirstreamCSH
First time Airstream Buyer

I just purchased a Globetrotter (upgrading from a 2016) from Airstream of Dallas because of how they treated me when I was on the road. Can’t say enough about their professionalism both sales and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-05-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,344
Posted By AirstreamCSH
I just read the details on this. Can you share...

I just read the details on this. Can you share what the install looks like? Did you interrupt the water fill for the return or did you tap just before the water pump? Sounds like this will be a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-03-2022, 09:46 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,344
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Once again the forum comes to the rescue. We...

Once again the forum comes to the rescue. We are in our 3rd night with our 2022 GT and the amount of wasted water is simply staggering. No way we could boondock with this thing. Even If you use...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 01-29-2022, 01:45 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,871
Posted By AirstreamCSH
So, we will be picking up our new GT FB 27 Queen...

So, we will be picking up our new GT FB 27 Queen with LP oven on Monday having sold our 25FB. As we drive the 15 hours to Dallas, and spend some time reading this thread, we still don’t get the...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-13-2022, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By AirstreamCSH
JUST SOLD Sorry

JUST SOLD Sorry
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-09-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,962
Posted By AirstreamCSH
The main photo for my advertisement a shower....

The main photo for my advertisement a shower. There is no obvious way to choose a photo and make it the one people see when they click on an ad. All efforts to drag photos around on the edit page...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-05-2022, 08:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 478
Posted By AirstreamCSH
2016 Airstream Flying Cloud 25 - North Carolina

SOLD SOLD SOLD

Updated photos 1/9/2021

We have loved our 25' Flying Cloud Queen Front Bedroom Airstream since we took possession in the spring of 2017 as the first owners. While it has all...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-08-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,238
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Thank You for the feedback

Thank You for the Feedback.
We ordered one and the current expected delivery is now February 2022.
We shall see.
Undecided if we trade-in or sell independently but will see what things look like...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-19-2021, 09:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,238
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Great replies. Thank You. We have our...

Great replies. Thank You.

We have our current 25FB so the timing isn’t key, it’s the vetting out of the BS that matters. I’d sell this one ahead of time but I plan to swap my 16” rims with the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-19-2021, 03:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,238
Posted By AirstreamCSH
New Order Timeline Question

I spoke with 4 dealers. FL, TX, ID and NJ.
Three dealers say they can get a December build and delivery early January.
One says that the build is April and delivery May. This dealer says they...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 05-15-2021, 06:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,642
Posted By AirstreamCSH
After installing, we drove 12,000 miles through...

After installing, we drove 12,000 miles through remote NV, CO, NC, TN and several other statues. The truck Reach unit consistently had a higher boost level than the trailer but for our purposes, the...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 05-15-2021, 06:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,642
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Roof Mount

Since we already had solar panels on the roof, we drilled a hole in the aluminum panel support on side closest to the trailer edge as it curves down. Mounted the antenna at an angle to keep it just...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 04-08-2021, 01:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,642
Posted By AirstreamCSH
(Install) weBoost Cellular Signal Booster

This is a post for general reference for anyone interested in installing a cellular booster in their Airstream travel trailer but might be unsure of where to begin. For most of us, the big concern...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-28-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,370
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Had the same problem with my 2016 FC25FB. The...

Had the same problem with my 2016 FC25FB. The cheap factory unit had no thermal protection and was very hot to the touch. Replaced it yesterday with a USB 3.0 charger I found on Amazon from...
Forum: Winter Living 03-04-2021, 09:23 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,862
Posted By AirstreamCSH
With close to 60,000 miles on our 2016 FC 25FB...

With close to 60,000 miles on our 2016 FC 25FB camping in extremes of desert heat and currently in Colorado snow, I have to say that people fear this too much. My takeaway is that this forum has...
Forum: Boondocking 02-22-2021, 05:49 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,995
Posted By AirstreamCSH
The battery monitor is one of the best...

The battery monitor is one of the best investments I’ve made in being able to boondock. It will let you see in real-time the actual impact on battery life remaining (state of charge) for every...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 01-10-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,566
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Great suggestions here. A few simple ideas ...

Great suggestions here.

A few simple ideas
1) Whole Foods and many others let you order ahead for pickup and they will bring it curbside. Simplifies getting fresh items like eggs and veggies.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-15-2020, 08:50 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 5,957
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Your question touches the 3rd rail of trailer...

Your question touches the 3rd rail of trailer towing: can I tow this (insert trailer name here) with this (Insert atypical tow vehicle name here). The quoted reply above touches on a point your...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-01-2020, 09:47 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,366
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Build quslity

You don’t buy an Airstream for the build quality, you buy it for how it tows, how the timeless aluminum exterior ages and how the floor plan works for your needs. If you want build quality and 3...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-17-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 996
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Tent Camped in Our Airstream!

Your Airstream is 15 years old at this point. I’d simply replace the shower body. In my 25’, for example, you access the shower body from a panel in the closet next to it.
Look for something...
Forum: On The Road... 07-17-2019, 07:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 942
Posted By AirstreamCSH
When I looked at doing this, cutting a deal with...

When I looked at doing this, cutting a deal with a KOA owner to store it in the employee lot made the most sense. You also want to keep the TV on a trickle.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-08-2019, 06:05 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,321
Posted By AirstreamCSH
I wish there was a way to take an honest poll to...

I wish there was a way to take an honest poll to see how many in the SLOW or FAST category either currently are, or have been, first responders with experience at car crash rescues and how many...
Forum: Other Clubs 07-04-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,556
Posted By AirstreamCSH
Good Sam is a solid value if you stay at...

Good Sam is a solid value if you stay at commercial RV campgrounds. Otherwise it is an overpriced discount card that new owners try and generally discard if they aren’t using it for the campground...
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