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Forum: Awnings 04-27-2022, 08:07 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,442
Posted By Padawan
Promised pictures

Good for you, Fortemd! Don't let this ruin your trip. It's hard to do, but that is exactly what we did. It happened on the first day of our trip. We decided to keep going and it was one of our better...
Forum: Awnings 04-26-2022, 09:01 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,442
Posted By Padawan
Yes, on my '17 Classic there is no awning control...

Yes, on my '17 Classic there is no awning control panel and no power switch. It is controlled by the firefly panel. I have two switches a red un-lock button and a retract/extend button. As it was...
Forum: Awnings 04-26-2022, 08:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,442
Posted By Padawan
I believe you are inquiring about the power...

I believe you are inquiring about the power switch. Unfortunately, Jackson Center Service installed the switch and I don't know the parts they used. I'm going out to the camper today and will take a...
Forum: Awnings 04-25-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,442
Posted By Padawan
I too considered a manual awning replacement but...

I too considered a manual awning replacement but was advised not too because the bracket mounts don't match - it would cost too much to make the camper look good. What I did add was a control panel...
Forum: Awnings 04-25-2022, 03:34 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,442
Posted By Padawan
Yep! Sounds familiar.

We lost our powered Zip Dee awning on 5/5/2019 about 65 miles north of Des Moines, IA on I-35. You are lucky just your awning arms were left. I had awning metal cover slats hanging off my trailer...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-13-2021, 08:51 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
No pictures, unfortunately. :sad: Lazydays RV...

No pictures, unfortunately. :sad: Lazydays RV (Airstream Dealer/Service) in Minneapolis, MN is doing the service. So...I'm assuming they know where the jack points are. We bought the trailer new and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-12-2021, 09:17 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
Diagnosis Update

Thanks, all for your comments and suggestion...very helpful. I promised an update when I had a diagnosis. So...the noise we were hearing was a broken brake. However service also found a bent axle....
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-11-2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
I found a 2017 Classic Parts book: 12" LH Nev-R...

I found a 2017 Classic Parts book:
12" LH Nev-R Adjust Brake Assembly
12" RH Nev-R Adjust Brake Assembly

Are 6k or 7k pound rated?
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-11-2021, 07:09 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
Now that is interesting! twbucksr...I was...

Now that is interesting!

twbucksr...I was reading your post with interest since I have 2020 GMC Denali 2500HD and my brake controller was also set to 4.5. Quite the coincidence!
...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-08-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
Okay, here is the latest....I spun all four...

Okay, here is the latest....I spun all four wheels today. There was little to no play on the wheels (top-pull/bottom-push). Wheels spun smoothly with no wobble and spun down with no jerking. I heard...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-08-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
Oh and when I spin the wheels what is the...

Oh and when I spin the wheels what is the difference in sound. What does a bad bearing sound like as opposed to bad brakes? If it sounds like loose hardware in the drum, I understand that it is a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-08-2021, 08:07 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
Thanks again for all the replies and good...

Thanks again for all the replies and good suggestions. Elsa is in storage waiting for her August 3rd appointment. In the meantime, I will lift the affected side; spin the wheels; and remove for...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-03-2021, 07:46 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
Update: Thank you for all your replies and...

Update: Thank you for all your replies and suggestions!! Lazydays RV Minneapolis has come through for us. Resigned to make the September 28th appointment, I called them yesterday and was able to make...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-01-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
Bill…I did not check wheels/hubs by hand. I will...

Bill…I did not check wheels/hubs by hand. I will remember that if this happens again. I have an infrared temp gun. What temps would be normal? Elevated?
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-01-2021, 09:48 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
ITSN….thanks for the yellow pages link. Made a...

ITSN….thanks for the yellow pages link. Made a number of calls but pretty much a no go. Saying I have an Airstream seems to make people nervous. :) I am waiting for a mobile service to return my...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-01-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
GC and Richard….good suggestions. The inspection...

GC and Richard….good suggestions. The inspection (wheel spin) seems easy enough. GC, I read your link on brake and bearing inspection - looks pretty complicated. I’m no spring chicken and rolling...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-01-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
Dennis…Agreed!! When we noticed the issue (2,000...

Dennis…Agreed!! When we noticed the issue (2,000 miles from home), I was worried that any one of those scenarios may happen. I was glad to get home safe and sound.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-01-2021, 08:28 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 9,160
Posted By Padawan
What's the worst that could happen?

Setting:We own a 2017 30' Classic; named Elsa, BTW. :) We just returned from a lovely trip out east to Saco, ME - a 4,000 mile round trip. We noticed mid-way through the trip at low speeds (5-25 mph)...
Forum: Our Community 05-09-2020, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,757
Posted By Padawan
Olaf II

Since naming Elsa, we felt she needed a new big brother so...purchased new TV. 2020 GMC Denali 2500HD (Olaf II) will be taking Elsa wherever she needs to go. Original Olaf was a 2014 GMC Denali...
Forum: Our Community 05-04-2020, 10:41 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,967,757
Posted By Padawan
Official

Our 2017 30' Classic was officially named on April 21, 2020: Elsa! :)
Her TV (Olaf) is VERY proud!!

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Forum: Awnings 10-02-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By Padawan
Awning control board location

Oh and if you don't know where the awning control board resides, it is on the floor under the kitchen sink. Pull out the bottom drawer under the kitchen sink and it will be there on the floor. Padawan
Forum: Awnings 10-02-2019, 10:08 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,334
Posted By Padawan
Oh, boy...don't get me started. We have a '17...

Oh, boy...don't get me started. We have a '17 Classic 30 Twin. In April on the way to Missouri we had an unintended awning extension at 65 mph. Yep, ripped the awning right off. If you are concerned...
Forum: On The Road... 07-28-2019, 06:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,837
Posted By Padawan
Oooh, I like the Corning Museum of Glass! I was...

Oooh, I like the Corning Museum of Glass! I was also thinking of making a day trip to Bethel, NY. Just to see where Woodstock was held 50 years ago. I was 14 at the time; so didn't get to go. But...
Forum: On The Road... 07-27-2019, 07:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,837
Posted By Padawan
Great Timing!!!

Great suggestions, everyone!! I am leaving Tuesday, 7/30/2019 for a 3-week trip to the northeast. We are heading to Cooperstown, NY to watch our grandson play in a 12u baseball tournament. On the way...
Forum: On The Road... 06-27-2019, 07:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,515
Posted By Padawan
FYI...just 25 minutes north of JC is Wapakoneta,...

FYI...just 25 minutes north of JC is Wapakoneta, OH which is the birthplace of Neil Armstrong. The Neil Armstrong Air and Space Museum is a cool place to visit. Especially since it is the 50th...
Forum: On The Road... 06-26-2019, 04:42 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,515
Posted By Padawan
Oh! And I almost forgot. If you are into local...

Oh! And I almost forgot. If you are into local cuisine, you will have to try a pasty. NOT a pastie that you wear. :blush: A pasty is a meat turnover and very tasty. It was a favorite of the miners...
Forum: On The Road... 06-26-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,515
Posted By Padawan
!. Mackinac Island is very cool. The island does...

!. Mackinac Island is very cool. The island does not allow motorized vehicles...only allows horses, bicycles and foot traffic. The Grand Hotel is a must see if not a stay overnight. For any movie...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 06-21-2019, 11:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By Padawan
Funny you should say that!! I have an "Elsa" bag...

Funny you should say that!! I have an "Elsa" bag with rivet gun, silicone glue, assorted 3M stickie appliques, electrician tape, Velcro, painters blue tape, and anything else that I read on this...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 06-21-2019, 06:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By Padawan
Thanks for the suggestions!! I'm sorry I wasn't...

Thanks for the suggestions!! I'm sorry I wasn't more specific: it is one of the circular LED lights that mount on the ceiling using three screws. The doubled sided foam tape sounds like a good...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 06-08-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Repair complete & lessons learned

First of all I want to thank the staff at Airstream for an excellent repair experience!! To: Artie, Service Advisor; Paul, Service Technician; and the Customer Service staff...job well done!!!

The...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-30-2019, 09:35 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Thank you! Sounds like a good short term...

Thank you! Sounds like a good short term solution. Coincidently, I'm working with Artie at AS with my repair. :)

Padawan
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-29-2019, 08:27 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
I was cautioned that any arm restriction may...

I was cautioned that any arm restriction may cause the arm motors to burn out. Way better than losing the entire awning to be sure but I would wonder what the cost of motor/arm repair would be. The...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-28-2019, 08:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Thank you! I had heard this caution about items...

Thank you! I had heard this caution about items hanging from the hooks above the Firefly control panel and making contact with the panel itself. That is why we NEVER pulled with items on the hooks...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-15-2019, 06:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
That looks a bit confusing! I would put my bet on...

That looks a bit confusing! I would put my bet on Zip Dee being correct. But for clarification you may want to call Zip Dee. I hear their customer service is well thought of.

Unfortunately in my...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-11-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
On our 2017 Classic, we operate the awning...

On our 2017 Classic, we operate the awning through the Firefly controls which has an unlock rocker switch. Not operating the awning through a Zip Dee control panel may be the difference.

I had run...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-10-2019, 06:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Airstream has not stated to me that this would...

Airstream has not stated to me that this would happen. During the repair discussion, I stated that I wanted some form of intervention installed (bypass Firefly?; install a latch?; install a power...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-07-2019, 08:28 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Good point! I would advocate for a recall!! Just...

Good point! I would advocate for a recall!! Just the thought of that awning hitting a vehicle behind me gives me the shivers. However, you have the bean counters sharpening their pencils. Is the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-07-2019, 06:33 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Oh, I LOVE our power awning and this incident...

Oh, I LOVE our power awning and this incident does not change my mind, The fix is in with the power disconnect switch and will be happily using my new awning later this summer. I am also very...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-07-2019, 06:20 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
That is unfortunate. The cost of replacement...

That is unfortunate. The cost of replacement hurts BUT the scariest thing that runs through my mind is what would have happened if I was passing someone or had been in the left lane when the awning...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Artie thinks the awning control board failed and...

Artie thinks the awning control board failed and caused the unintended extend. However we won't know until they can take a look at it during repair. I guess too early to tell. I will let you know...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By Padawan
Interior light issue

2017 Classic: One of my rear interior lights will not remain mounted to the ceiling. I blame rough I-40. Whoa that road has issues - but that is beside the point. Anyone have a clever way to keep the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
With our 2017 Classic, we do not control the...

With our 2017 Classic, we do not control the awning directly through the Zip-Dee control panel. Ours uses the Firefly system. Our Firefly control panel has an awning "Unlock" rocker switch. As it was...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Sorry to hear that you had the same misfortune. ...

Sorry to hear that you had the same misfortune. :( The disconnect switch is definitely on the repair schedule. For me to have confidence that this will not happen again, something has to be in...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
ABSOLUTELY!! I will send pictures post repair....

ABSOLUTELY!! I will send pictures post repair. This will be a factory repair and disconnect install. I know JC is busy but I have been told they may be able to squeeze me in on a Friday. So here is...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 11:05 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Good question and I am not sure. I have not...

Good question and I am not sure. I have not contacted my insurance company for reasons explained above. But Artie at JC mentioned insurance too and I'm wondering if it might be covered under...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 10:28 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Oh, yes! That is true. However we have such low...

Oh, yes! That is true. However we have such low rates with our insurance company that I fear a claim would double or triple our premiums. If the awning had damaged the skin then I would have made a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Thanks, A W. That thought had occurred to me too....

Thanks, A W. That thought had occurred to me too. However Artie at JC said that the lower mounting brackets do not match between a powered and manual awning. So we would have to "patch" where the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
Yes, it is a Zip-Dee. Good idea on the zip-ties...

Yes, it is a Zip-Dee. Good idea on the zip-ties for the manual. Preliminary theory on what happened is that the circuit board failed and the awning started to extend. I asked about a latch but I...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-06-2019, 07:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
"Elsa" is a 2017 30' Classic. I have attached...

"Elsa" is a 2017 30' Classic. I have attached photos that I sent to JC for repair estimate. Like I said I can't believe there wasn't more damage to the skin. Artie from JC said that they can install...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-05-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,597
Posted By Padawan
LOL! Agreed! I certainly hope so!!

LOL! Agreed! I certainly hope so!!
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