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Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2024, 10:52 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,509
Posted By tommyglen
Yukon Denali XL !

Ditto the above.
Five years towing our 25’ Flying Cloud with not a problem. 8,000-miles each summer, plus monthly local trips.
. Handles very well. Big V-8 with HD tow package and Equalizer hitch...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-29-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,719
Posted By tommyglen
Argosy?

Could you email me the listing directly?
I have a friend who is considering joining the Airstream community, but has not yet joined the forum and/or club .

I would like to forward this info and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-11-2024, 09:27 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 16,351
Posted By tommyglen
Tow a Flying cloud

We have been towing our 22015 Flying Cloud 25FBT for five years now with a GMC Yukon Denali XL SUV with no problems. Came with the big V-8 gas engine, heavy-duty tow package, etc.

50,000 miles...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-22-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,935
Posted By tommyglen
Honda generator

Big fan here of the Honda 2200. I got ours four years ago from Hutch Mountain in SLC, Utah. Had them do the conversion to dual fuel propane.
Whole package arrived and worked right out of the box....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-10-2024, 09:19 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 11,883
Posted By tommyglen
Equalizer failure

Had similar break two years ago. Equalizer’s lifetime warranty replaced hitch at no cost.
Possible cause seems to be the extended threads on the hitch ball that replaced the original one by prior...
Forum: On The Road... 03-02-2023, 08:30 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,714
Posted By tommyglen
Lovin’ Harvest Hosts!

We love the HH program and use the hosts whenever possible.

Especially with the new Boondockers option.

Only once had a so-so visit, and that was because of the weather and not the Host!
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-22-2023, 01:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,627
Posted By tommyglen
Fresh Water Tank Drain

I have had to replace that cheap plastic spigot twice in the last five years. First time, like yours, the top handle broke off when trying to open the spigot. Got tired of using a pliers to grip the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-15-2023, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,451
Posted By tommyglen
Portable Generator

Ditto Gypsydad's statement. One or two Honda 2200i units are the sane choice, Do the conversion to dual fuel, and run off the propane tanks direct, or off the low-pressure quik-connect at the front...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-08-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,500
Posted By tommyglen
Fresh water drain valve replacement

First, let me offer that this is another one of Airstream's CHEAP solutions to a situation to save a few dollars on an exquisite designed RV.


I have had to replace this stupid valve twice, due...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-17-2022, 04:08 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 19,421
Posted By tommyglen
Hey Foobar!

Congrats on your new silver bullet!

Send me a direct email with your contact info, and we can get you signed up in the North Texas Airstream Club (NTxAC).

We have an active 200-rig group of...
Forum: On The Road... 07-18-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 10,707
Posted By tommyglen
TV for Flying Cloud

We have been towing our 25’ Flying cloud for over five years with a GMC Yukon XL Denali with the HD towing package and auxiliary cooling and big gas engine. Love it!

Went with propane conversion...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-12-2022, 04:12 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 13,123
Posted By tommyglen
Food crossing Canada

We just came from Michigan into Canada via the Port Huron crossing Sunday.

Passport / COVID docs / ArriveCAN (website) prior to entering (within 72 hours) all that was needed. Officer asked about...
Forum: On The Road... 05-16-2022, 11:04 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,239
Posted By tommyglen
Going to Vermont?

Hey, if you are still planning your trip to Vermont, I would strongly -recommend you sign up for the Airstream International Rally in Fryeburg, Maine, which starts the third weekend in July for the...
Forum: On The Road... 04-22-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,033
Posted By tommyglen
Denver RV

Cherry Creek Park!!
Near the tech center and fully equipped.
Popular so make reservation!
Forum: Our Community 04-04-2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 12,544
Posted By tommyglen
Equilizer hitch is my Choice!

You cannot beat the ease of hitching and unhitching with the Equalizer WD system. I tow our 25' Flying Cloud with a GMC Yukon XL, heavy towing package with no sway, pitching, etc.



Use the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-29-2022, 12:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,940
Posted By tommyglen
Thermostat at Fridge wall reading

After six years of having the same "problem/reading" of the thermostat, we just set the AC temp about twenty degrees higher than desired for that part of the Airstream. Seems the fridge system just...
Forum: On The Road... 12-07-2021, 07:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,746
Posted By tommyglen
Montana trip?

Join our North Texas Airstream Club!

Lots of veteran travelers to the northwest! With lots of recommendations!

You just missed our rally with over 70 Airstreamers in attendance, right here in...
Forum: Our Community 12-06-2021, 12:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,925
Posted By tommyglen
Glacier NP RV sites

We had a very pleasant stay at the Moose Creek RV Resort only three miles west of the west Glacier NP entrance, right off highway #2.


Check out the website for information.


Also, day pass...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 11-02-2021, 11:05 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,868
Posted By tommyglen
Portable Propane

We have a couple of grills but only one uses the low-pressure outlet on the Flying Cloud. And it would have to be tethered within the hose's ten foot length.


so....


Tired of that set-up, I...
Forum: Community Polls 08-25-2021, 08:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 412
Posted By tommyglen
Denver/Aurora, Colorado Flying Cloud parking Labor Day Weekend

We are looking for a secure place to store our Flying Cloud 25’ Friday and Saturday over Labor Day weekend while in Denver for a nephew’s wedding. Would arrive early Friday, prior to checking into...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-20-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,290
Posted By tommyglen
DFW Service for Airstreams

Call or text me directly and I can give you contact information for a GREAT Airstream Service Tech who makes "house-calls" in the metro area.


Used to work for DFW's Vogt Airstream, but went left...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-29-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,998
Posted By tommyglen
Searching / trying

You must “field test” the Airstreams you are interested in purchasing!

I recommend looking for a local Unit of the WBCCI membership in your area, find a rally nearby, and drop in to peruse the...
Forum: Our Community 03-24-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,202
Posted By tommyglen
Backyard pad

We are lucky to have a side yard entrance.
Put down a crushed granite pad, added a 50-amp electric service from garage, and enjoy the Flying Cloud whenever the urge comes along.
Forum: On The Road... 03-13-2021, 03:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,598
Posted By tommyglen
Double Bike Rack!

All too much debate on this topic.

If you have an Airstream with the rear “storage” bumper, and no storage compartment (under a queen bed), then the best rack is the approved FIAMA rack...
Forum: On The Road... 02-13-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,054
Posted By tommyglen
Fredricksburg to-dos

Be sure to take at least a day to visit the Museum of the War in the Pacific in downtown. Wonderful displays, and once a month they used to stage an outdoor "air raid" re-enactment. Check schedule.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-04-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,478
Posted By tommyglen
Yukon XL TV

We’ve been towing our 2015 FC FB with a 2016 GMC Yukon XL Denali with no problems for three years.

Plenty of power and wonderful ride!
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-27-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 10,123
Posted By tommyglen
30/50 amp?

No contest!


Go with the 50-amp option!


Austin is hotter than Dallas/Fort Worth, and you will need the dual A/Cs if you wander around the deep South in the hot 3/4ths of the year.

...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-03-2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,281
Posted By tommyglen
Hitch

Be sure to examine the “Equalizer” w-d / anti-sway hitch equipment.

Much less expensive and a whole lot easier to hook-up and un-hitch!

On our 2015 25’ Flying Cloud for 5 years and loved it....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-26-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,902
Posted By tommyglen
WD Solution

Order/get / install an “Equalizer” brand hitch. Easy to do.

Only question to be answered would be which bars to obtain. That depends on tongue weight, etc. of your rig. Dealer or online expert...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 07-26-2020, 05:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,195
Posted By tommyglen
Easy fix: $. I purchased two new spring-loaded...

Easy fix: $. I purchased two new spring-loaded hinges from AS dealer parts. Replaced those on my 2015 FC with those currently used on 2019-2020 trailers. Works fine!
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 06-06-2020, 05:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,653
Posted By tommyglen
Fiamma bike rack fix

Here is pic of the 25-cent fix for the Fiamma “breaking” arms.

Just a self-tapping screw!
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 06-05-2020, 11:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,653
Posted By tommyglen
Fiamma Bike Rack easy fix!

We installed our Fiamma bike rack on our 2015 FC-25 about three years ago. Very pleased with the ease of install and the ease of use in the years since. Over 10,000 miles of travel in the Midwest and...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 05-06-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,729
Posted By tommyglen
Convection Oven!

My wife says:


Convection use turns OFF the rotating device in ours. Take out the turntable and put in the wire "grate" that stands above the turntable's "hub".


Then bake as normal in oven...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-07-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,629
Posted By tommyglen
Dometic running good!

2015 Flying Cloud with two Dometic units. Both running fine after five years.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 03-26-2020, 02:34 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,365
Posted By tommyglen
Small Printer for AS

I've had the HP OfficeJet 100 for years, with no problems at all.


Started using it on jobsite builds, and for three years it has been in the Airstream. Fits nicely next to the AV system-CD...
Forum: Our Community 03-10-2020, 02:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,548
Posted By tommyglen
50-amp Dual A/C and power

Our 25' FC has two air-conditioners, and in the Texas summer, both are needed!


Recommend getting both a 30-amp set-up and a 50-amp set-up. Some parks may only have one or the other, so you would...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 03-05-2020, 04:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,806
Posted By tommyglen
Be sure to join with us in the North Texas Unit...

Be sure to join with us in the North Texas Unit group of the WBCCI club. Mike Gross is a member, also. We have a 11:30 luncheon in Grapevine Saturday, March 14th. Good group to plug into for...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-12-2020, 04:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 12,385
Posted By tommyglen
Dallas russingr

Hey russingr (https://www.airforums.com/forums/members/russingr-44350.html):


IF you are not already a member of our North Texas Airstream Unit, send me your email address and I will get...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-10-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,548
Posted By tommyglen
Two A/Cs on a 25-footer? Heck YES!

Go for the double A/C units. No debate. Live, from toasty Texas, the east coast, the southwest, and even in Colorado!
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-10-2020, 04:47 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 27,096
Posted By tommyglen
Spelling!

It is too bad all you experts don't know how to spell the stopping devices correctly..... BRAKES not BREAKS!


:)
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-30-2019, 02:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,130
Posted By tommyglen
Congrats on your FC!

Now that you are officially and Airstream owner, you ought to join the North Texas Unit of the WBCCI!.


Great club members with a wealth of information, tips, and activities for you and the...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 12-30-2019, 02:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,324
Posted By tommyglen
Mouse Pad Pix

My wife found a source online, and had a Groupon to use, so she had digitized photos emailed to the provider for printing onto standard custom-printed, flexible computer mouse pads.


Works great...
Forum: On The Road... 11-04-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,709
Posted By tommyglen
Try the North Texas Airstream Community (NTAC) in...

Try the North Texas Airstream Community (NTAC) in Hillsboro, just north of Waco! (Having a rally November 8-10 if you get here by then)



In Austin, wonderful location RV Park is the PECAN GROVE...
Forum: On The Road... 10-02-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 40,862
Posted By tommyglen
Confederate Air Force

The "Confederate" Air Force, now called the "Commemorative" Air Force was moved to Addison a few years ago. Dallas suburb. Great stop is interested.
Forum: On The Road... 10-02-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 264
Views: 40,862
Posted By tommyglen
Dallas Airtreamers

1- Recommend doing your battery install at DFW Airstream (dealer) just on the northeast side of downtown Fort Worth. 817-668-7802 - Jennifer



2- If you need a couple nights lodging, your...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-28-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,086
Posted By tommyglen
$5 pop-rivet gun plus an assortment of various...

$5 pop-rivet gun plus an assortment of various rivets.
Drill out the two (if still in the clamp) studs, insert rivet into tool.
Put rivet into lid, slide on clasp, squeeze until it “pops”.
Repeat...
Forum: On The Road... 02-16-2019, 01:30 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,862
Posted By tommyglen
You gotta stop at Crystal Bridges Museum of...

You gotta stop at Crystal Bridges Museum of Smerican Art in Bentonville!!!
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-06-2019, 02:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,235
Posted By tommyglen
Fc 25 fb

Look at the 25-ft Flyng Cloud, Front-bedroom. No conflict with the door/window, and you get to see scenery instead of the rear-end of your tow vehicle while sitting at the dinette!
Forum: On The Road... 02-06-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,143
Posted By tommyglen
Across Texas

Oh, Boo Hoo!


Both I-10 and I-20 end up going thru El Paso, so pick your best route.


I-10 goes thru Houston (never a non-rush hour :neutral:) and again thru San Antonio (traffic :sad:). I-10...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 01-17-2019, 10:44 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,032
Posted By tommyglen
new owner?

Call / drive over to Vogt RV in Fort Worth, Texas. Open house February 8th. Indoor showroom. Should have what you want in stock!


Happy Vogt Customer!:wally:
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