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Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-22-2023, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Gopher John
Hi all, Thanks for the feedback. The Airstream...

Hi all,
Thanks for the feedback. The Airstream dealer concluded that it was a defective subwoofer and ordered a new one.

Butterbuns... what did you do with the space that used to house the radio?
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-10-2023, 07:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By Gopher John
Rumbling subwoofer

My wife and I just got our new 2023 International 27FBQ this week. It replaced our previous Airstream which had been totaled due to hail damage. This is all a way of saying I'm not a "newbie."
...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 07-14-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Goodbye 23D Group

After only being a member for about 23 months, I am saying goodbye to the 23D group.
We sold our 2018 International Signature 23CB this weekend. We just decided we wanted a bigger bed. We have put...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 07-14-2020, 07:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 337
Posted By Gopher John
Additional External Antenna

While I love to travel in my Airstream, I also have a sedentary site (the Minnesota Airstream Park) that I send a fair amount of time at. The TV reception is pretty poor, as the location is 60 miles...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-29-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 303
Posted By Gopher John
2018 Airstream International Signature

2018 Airstream International Signature 23 Corner Bed. Still under original and transferable warranty. We have babied this trailer and everything is in perfect condition. The toilet has been used...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 11-04-2019, 07:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,596
Posted By Gopher John
Congratulations! My wife and I make the CB (cozy...

Congratulations! My wife and I make the CB (cozy bed) work just fine. Plenty of opportunities for snuggling!
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-04-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,145
Posted By Gopher John
We have a 2018 International Signature 23C ("cozy...

We have a 2018 International Signature 23C ("cozy bed").

I only have two Airstream regrets:
1) That I didn't buy one sooner, and;
2) That I didn't get the next size up.

Other than...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-31-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,456
Posted By Gopher John
To be safe, I think I’ll drive one tire onto a...

To be safe, I think I’ll drive one tire onto a couple of leveling pads and have my wife spin the free tire while I pull out the plug. Does that sound like a reasonable way to test if the switch is...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-31-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,456
Posted By Gopher John
I made the mistake of mentioning this on Facebook...

I made the mistake of mentioning this on Facebook and someone said I may have warped my brakes. I wasn’t sure how that would happen, but it got me really concerned.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-31-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,456
Posted By Gopher John
I felt both the controller (a tiny bit warm) and...

I felt both the controller (a tiny bit warm) and as close to the brakes as o could get my finger in (cool). If there was damage, what would it be?
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-31-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,456
Posted By Gopher John
Damage from disengaged breakaway switch?

The pin was removed from my breakaway switch for 45-90 minutes before I replaced it. Will this cause any damage or problems?
Thanks for any feedback.
Forum: On The Road... 07-31-2019, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 564
Posted By Gopher John
Depends on whether you want to embrace or avoid...

Depends on whether you want to embrace or avoid the Twin Cities Metro. As a Minneapolitan, I would suggest you avoid it.
The two areas to consider are either the "North Shore" and the...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 07-17-2019, 10:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,813
Posted By Gopher John
Airstream of Tampa is a part of RV One, which has...

Airstream of Tampa is a part of RV One, which has 8 locations. If I lived near one of the other locations, I would try to get that price from them.

go to rvone.com to see the other locales.
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 07-10-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,243
Posted By Gopher John
Region 7 Rally: Folklorama in Winnipeg

My wife and I are signed up for our first rally; the Region 7 WBCCI Rally in Winnipeg. I am seeing absolutely no chatter about this on the AirForums or on the Airstream Addicts facebook page.

...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-03-2019, 06:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By Gopher John
Peter, I’ve got solar so battery depletion...

Peter,
I’ve got solar so battery depletion shouldn’t be an issue.
Thanks so much for the feedback :-)
Forum: Refrigerators 07-03-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By Gopher John
Quick fridge question

We picked up our trailer (18 Int’l 23cb) from the dealer (who was doing a little warranty work). We plugged in when we got to our campsite and then opened the fridge to find that it hadn’t been...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 07-01-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Rob, have you considered doing an updated...

Rob, have you considered doing an updated summary post (like this one)? I love your mods and it would be great to access all of them in one place.
-John
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-29-2019, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,833
Posted By Gopher John
Thanks for the reassurance. It helps that we...

Thanks for the reassurance. It helps that we were experiencing some dry weather out west (for me). I have a humidity gauge and the relative humidity was regularly in the 35-45% range (which is...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-29-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,833
Posted By Gopher John
Minor interior flood - what to do?

My wife and I took a 2 week road trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons. It was a great trip with only one problem. On a long day with few rest stops on the road, Britney decided to use the bathroom. ...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-29-2019, 07:20 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Did you attach those directly to the belly sheet...

Did you attach those directly to the belly sheet metal or did you look for an area of the belly with some sort of support/bracing behind it? Sheet metal screws? Thanks :)
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-28-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Hi all. My wife and I just finished our...

Hi all.

My wife and I just finished our first big trip. We did 2,450 miles on the road (from Minneapolis) to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons over a 13 day period. Going up the Beartooth...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 06-27-2019, 09:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,596
Posted By Gopher John
RIP International Signature

On June 15, Airstream's "Fresh Air" website announced that the will be ending the International Signature.

Specifically, they wrote: "The International Signature has been part of our family for...
Forum: Awnings 06-16-2019, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 817
Posted By Gopher John
HELP - no power to Zip Dee Relax

My zip dee relax has always worked just fine. But today, camping in the sun 1,000 miles from home, it just won’t power up.

The on button doesn’t light up and there doesn’t appear to be any lights...
Forum: Tires 06-08-2019, 07:43 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 34,079
Posted By Gopher John
After reading this, the thing telling thing to me...

After reading this, the thing telling thing to me is that Airstream seems to recommend the maximum (80psi) on the GY Endurance regardless of any other factor other than it is the maximum that...
Forum: Shhhh... Coming soon 05-30-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,609
Posted By Gopher John
The Caravel in the video looks to be a 16-footer....

The Caravel in the video looks to be a 16-footer. Seems like that would be the Bambi.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 05-08-2019, 07:07 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Two Ultra Breeze vent covers were delivered this...

Two Ultra Breeze vent covers were delivered this week and I plan on installing them this weekend. Should I have any concerns about crawling around on top of my Airstream? Any other words of advice?...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-26-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Thanks for the tips.mmi got the battery installed...

Thanks for the tips.mmi got the battery installed just fine. De-winterization was fine except it took me a while to figure out the water heater bypass valve.

Also, I spoke too soon about winter...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-26-2019, 09:07 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
battery reinstallation tips? (asap)

I know I should probably post this in a more general forum, but you guys are just so helpful and knowledgeable, I thought I'd start here.

Winter is FINALLY over here in Minnesota. Our first snow...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 11-03-2018, 12:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,388
Posted By Gopher John
Any downside to Ultrabreeze vent cover

I can think of lots of reasons to install an ultrabreeze vent cover - mainly the ability to have a vent/fan open in the rain.

Other than (perhaps) an affect on gas mileage, it there any downside...
Forum: Our Community 10-25-2018, 08:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,378
Posted By Gopher John
I would rather have a lounge with a credenza and...

I would rather have a lounge with a credenza and a fold out table than the dinette in my 2018 International 23cd.
Forum: Community Polls 10-25-2018, 03:25 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,718
Posted By Gopher John
We bought our Airstream first (International...

We bought our Airstream first (International Signature 23CB) and out tow vehicle about a week later (Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 5.7l hemi).
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-20-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
I wonder what percentage of corner bed owners...

I wonder what percentage of corner bed owners sleep together versus separately?
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-20-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
I think my wife is having some buyers remorse...

I think my wife is having some buyers remorse about the corner bed. It was a cool night in Minnesota last night. The furnace has a wide range (if you set it at 64, it doesn’t kick on until 60 and...
Forum: On The Road... 10-17-2018, 12:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,197
Posted By Gopher John
I know this isn't exactly what you're looking...

I know this isn't exactly what you're looking for, but "Travels with Charley" by John Steinbeck is an awesome RV book!
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-17-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By Gopher John
Thanks KPM. I don't think I'll need a signal...

Thanks KPM. I don't think I'll need a signal amplifier if I get a good "directional" outdoor antenna - since all of the channels are coming from the same general direction.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-17-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,139
Posted By Gopher John
(simple) Antenna Question

Hi all,
I have a 2018 AS. The over-the-air antenna works just as it is supposed to. For travelling it will be just fine.
I have just purchased a lot at the Minnesota Airstream Park, which is...
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 09-30-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,619
Posted By Gopher John
I realize that this thread is over six years old,...

I realize that this thread is over six years old, but there is no more recent relevant thread to respond to.

My wife and I just bought a lot at the Minnesota Airstream Park (the weekend before...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-29-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Rear bumper storage area

I imagine this has been addressed multiple places, but I sure couldn't find anything specific to newer models.
Is there an easy way to reduce water intrusion into the rear bumper area? I am...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 09-18-2018, 02:04 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,062
Posted By Gopher John
Sorry to resurrect a topic that is a few days old...

Sorry to resurrect a topic that is a few days old - but it's new to me ;-)

I bought my Airstream from the same dealership as Wrangler. I ordered it and made my deposit to one company and when...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-12-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Do you have any idea what the stock one cycles on...

Do you have any idea what the stock one cycles on and off at? It seems like it must be at higher temperatures.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-12-2018, 07:16 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
I take it that this is what the...

I take it that this is what the thermostat/thermostor looks like:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RQNWP2K/ref=psdc_3741241_t2_B07117FBMH

I think I will do the pipe insulation method around the...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-12-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 591
Posted By Gopher John
Congratulations on the purchase! We are new...

Congratulations on the purchase! We are new Airstreamers too, since picking up our International Signature 23CB about a month ago. I LOVE it. Only a couple of things i wish were different - I wish...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-10-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Yeah, its not too hot up here (Minnesota) today. ...

Yeah, its not too hot up here (Minnesota) today.

So, if I swap out the stock fan with an aftermarket fan (or two) and leave the original thermostat, it will still only come on when very warm out? ...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-10-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Since I got home from work (1 hr & 45 minutes...

Since I got home from work (1 hr & 45 minutes ago), the refridgerator fan has yet to come on. The fan switch is on and illuminated. I have the fridge set to auto, which I presume means 120v when...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-10-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Newbie Refigerator Help?

I am surmising that the refrigerator is a common problem.

I have a new International Signature 23CB and the refrigerator cools just fine, but is hot on the exterior and emits a smell like sugar...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-04-2018, 05:41 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
What is the alternative? Leave in in P without...

What is the alternative? Leave in in P without the parking brake on? Leave in in Neutral?
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-03-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,416
Posted By Gopher John
Newby hitch ball question

I am having a hard time getting the hitch to let go of the ball. It takes a lot of having my wife try to advance and reverse a centimeter at a time while I worry that this is putting too much strain...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-02-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
GMFL, thanks for the response. Like most of life,...

GMFL, thanks for the response. Like most of life, everything has worked out just fine.

We just dropped the AS off at the dealer for a few minor fixes. I’m going to have them look at the...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-02-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
Our first outing

Since picking up our 23cb about 2 weeks ago, we’ve just been stocking it. We finally took it camping in northern Minnesota this weekend. We chose a campground near our friends cabin, so we weren’t...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-21-2018, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,862
Posted By Gopher John
A new member to the club

Hi everybody,

I had posted here a few weeks ago when I had made the decision to buy my Airstream, but had not yet made the purchase. At that point I also needed a tow vehicle. Since then, I bought...
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