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Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-13-2021, 06:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By Dirtbeard
I've seen some of his modifications and we've...

I've seen some of his modifications and we've traded a few messages about the details. If you haven't seen his photography on Flickr, it's worth checking out too.

Part of my hope was to...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-12-2021, 01:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By Dirtbeard
Yeah, extensive is right. 215+ pages of...

Yeah, extensive is right. 215+ pages of everything you can think of... I suppose any question or topic is in there somewhere. Sorry - won't make that mistake again.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-11-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,261
Posted By Dirtbeard
Let's See Those 23CB 23D Modifications

I've seen many pictures of the interior modifications done to 25ers and up... mostly related to swapping the dinette for recliners and better use of the bench couch.



Would love to see who's...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-13-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 549,487
Posted By Dirtbeard
Thanks Pat, I've been poking around both,...

Thanks Pat,

I've been poking around both, but with over 100 pages haven't seen much yet.
But knowing there's discussions in there helps.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-12-2021, 04:55 PM
Replies: 2,213
Views: 549,487
Posted By Dirtbeard
FB Dinette Modification

Has anyone here significantly modified the dinette of their 23FB?

What I'm envisioning is the removal of the whole dinette and replacing it with recliners or the like. I've seen lots of pics of...
Forum: Boondocking 02-27-2021, 01:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,331
Posted By Dirtbeard
That's exactly what I saw when I plugged the...

That's exactly what I saw when I plugged the coordinates into Google Maps - other RV's boondocking. Thanks.
Forum: Boondocking 02-24-2021, 05:11 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,331
Posted By Dirtbeard
So how did you find that spot? How did you know...

So how did you find that spot? How did you know it was there and overnight stays were permitted? Thanks.
Forum: General Appliance Topics 06-24-2020, 03:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,726
Posted By Dirtbeard
Thanks very much - hearing the real-use stories...

Thanks very much - hearing the real-use stories is very helpful.


From what I understand the microwavecannot be used without shore power, is that true of the convection oven as well?
Forum: General Appliance Topics 06-23-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,726
Posted By Dirtbeard
Oven Options - What was your criteria?

We're in the decision making process - still, but have received lots of helpful information. So I'll ask for some more...

Conventional oven and microwave - or - Convection microwave combo
What...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-23-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,840
Posted By Dirtbeard
Thanks for all the input. Our search continues......

Thanks for all the input. Our search continues... now for the next question - ovens!
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-15-2020, 08:10 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,840
Posted By Dirtbeard
The composite flooring and interior redesign of...

The composite flooring and interior redesign of the 2021 FC are the two factors pulling me in that direction.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-15-2020, 07:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,840
Posted By Dirtbeard
This is the first I have heard of this - can you...

This is the first I have heard of this - can you elaborate please?
Thanks
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-15-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,840
Posted By Dirtbeard
Ducted vs Unducted and Other Considerations

We're in the decision making process - still.

One decision is new -vs- late model used.

A 2014 FC has caught our eye. It's the right size, bed config, and looks very well cared for.



I...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-11-2020, 04:31 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,060
Posted By Dirtbeard
So let's switch (at risk of hijacking) the...

So let's switch (at risk of hijacking) the hypothetical from the purchase of a truck, or any common or high demand item to a luxury item like Airstreams.

On the one hand, supply may be down as...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-11-2020, 07:31 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,060
Posted By Dirtbeard
I've always been suspicious of those predicting...

I've always been suspicious of those predicting economic collapse and offering to sell me gold. If they are so sure I need gold because cash is soon to be worthless - why are they so eager to trade...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 05-05-2020, 09:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,149
Posted By Dirtbeard
I've been trading emails with a salesman at an...

I've been trading emails with a salesman at an AS dealership.


Yesterday he said the factory was restarting production "today" - which would have been yesterday.

So, according to their sales...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-26-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,665
Posted By Dirtbeard
Spent part of today looking at...

Spent part of today looking at UltimateAirstreams.com (https://ultimateairstream.com/) and some of their modification posts on their Facebook page. I really like their lounge and gourmet cabinet...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-26-2020, 04:38 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,665
Posted By Dirtbeard
It has been fun to read the various ways people...

It has been fun to read the various ways people decide.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-24-2020, 10:52 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,665
Posted By Dirtbeard
I love the "we couldn't decide between 27 or 28,...

I love the "we couldn't decide between 27 or 28, so we bought the 30..." route. Does solve the dilemma, but not likely what we'll do.


Still leaning toward the 27Twin, but not sure about FC or IS...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-19-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,665
Posted By Dirtbeard
Switz, I wonder if the new factory...

Switz,



I wonder if the new factory will help with some of those production number/rush issues.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-19-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,665
Posted By Dirtbeard
I was thinking a similar thing as an option. Use...

I was thinking a similar thing as an option. Use the table for dinner, but keep it down and use as a lounge the rest of the time. Is that how you use it?
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-18-2020, 01:13 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,665
Posted By Dirtbeard
This is definitely something I wondered about....

This is definitely something I wondered about. With the TV mounted past the dinette it's not too far away while sitting on the couch?
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-17-2020, 08:51 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,665
Posted By Dirtbeard
Thanks for the insight - sorry about the two...

Thanks for the insight - sorry about the two incidents.

One of the reasons the 28ft is in contention is the dinette with the windows looking out under the awning.

The 27ft only has one window...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-17-2020, 06:56 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,665
Posted By Dirtbeard
Tipping Point - What made you decide?

What made you decide your current AS was the unit for you? What was the tipping point - price, storage, view, layout, decor, something else?

I'm pondering the variables between 27ft or 28ft as...
Forum: Our Community 03-18-2020, 07:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,879
Posted By Dirtbeard
Looking the the GT, electric stabilizer jacks...

Looking the the GT, electric stabilizer jacks have manual cranks as well. So if one of the motors went out, it'd be easy to retract them. From the research I did, that's not the case with the awning....
Forum: Our Community 03-18-2020, 03:49 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,879
Posted By Dirtbeard
I'm trying to join the "Buy Your Last Airstream...

I'm trying to join the "Buy Your Last Airstream First" club as well, so I'm pretty much set on 27Twin. Been looking at mostly FC's, but last week saw a lightly used GT27 Twin as an SOB dealership.
...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-17-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By Dirtbeard
It is a nice looking unit. Two things...

It is a nice looking unit.



Two things make me pause: The dealer has several rather poor reviews, for the quality of the trailers they sell and their service. I'd never take the GT there for...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-15-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By Dirtbeard
It's at an SOB dealership. Apparently someone...

It's at an SOB dealership. Apparently someone bought a 2018 GT in August, 2018, kept 1.5 years and traded it in on a much larger SOB with slide outs.


The unit looks nearly immaculate. And if it...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-14-2020, 06:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By Dirtbeard
2018 GT27 Twin VIN Question

We're looking at a 2018 GT27 Twin. Is there a contact at AS

that I can research the VIN for warranty or recall work performed?

[been lurking here and looking at units quite a while, lots of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-18-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,342
Posted By Dirtbeard
Northeast, southeast of CLE about an hour

Northeast, southeast of CLE about an hour
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-18-2020, 08:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,342
Posted By Dirtbeard
For Example: according to the brochure, a 2020...

For Example: according to the brochure, a 2020 27FB has a Net Carrying Capacity of 1732 lbs. That's a GVWR of 7600 lbs minus trailer weight of 5868 lbs.

Never having packed a trailer, I don't know...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-18-2020, 08:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,342
Posted By Dirtbeard
Actually, what I was looking for (before it got...

Actually, what I was looking for (before it got hijacked) was how much of the trailers net carrying capacity do people use. There are lots of threads about towing capacity and what % people...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-15-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 13,922
Posted By Dirtbeard
3/4 Ton - Any Regrets?

What this forum needs is another ½ ton -vs- ¾ ton thread… but seriously… I’ve read a LOT (maybe too much) about how, and why, folks love their 250/2500 TV’s after moving up from a 150/1500. However,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-09-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,342
Posted By Dirtbeard
:lol:

:lol:
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-09-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,342
Posted By Dirtbeard
[Quoting myself to get us back on topic]

[Quoting myself to get us back on topic]
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-08-2020, 04:48 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,342
Posted By Dirtbeard
Thanks everyone. Robert, are those picts of...

Thanks everyone.

Robert, are those picts of a tongue weight scale?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-07-2020, 08:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,342
Posted By Dirtbeard
Yeah, maybe I over-worked the question. I assume...

Yeah, maybe I over-worked the question. I assume most know the GVWR of their unit -vs- what it actually weighs when they're on the road. That's what I was going for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-07-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,342
Posted By Dirtbeard
Percentage of GVWR Used

How close do y'all come to your unit's (Maximum Trailer Capacity) GVWR?
I'm curious how much (what percentage) of a unit's "Net Carrying Capacity" is typically used? In other words, how close to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-22-2020, 08:35 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 57,214
Posted By Dirtbeard
I'm definitely with the majority on this. I have...

I'm definitely with the majority on this. I have yet to get a unit, but I can't imagine setting up a rig without AS and WD. I just asked the question "for the sake of argument" - meaning, I'm no...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-21-2020, 02:27 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 57,214
Posted By Dirtbeard
I'll repeat my question. If (for the sake of...

I'll repeat my question. If (for the sake of argument) I dont need AS or WD if my tow vehicle is big enough... then what is big enough? Not in charts but in reality.

What is big enough to tow a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-19-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 394
Views: 57,214
Posted By Dirtbeard
The claim it's all a matter of TV size is oft...

The claim it's all a matter of TV size is oft repeated, but I haven't seen specific trucks discussed.

So, for the sake of discussion... assume it's true that a big enough TV negates the need for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-18-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 394
Views: 57,214
Posted By Dirtbeard
* I do not have an Airstream (yet) - likely will...

* I do not have an Airstream (yet) - likely will in the not too distant future.
* I grew up in an Airstream towing family, after retirement my parents logged thousands of miles towing a 27fter. They...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 01-17-2020, 08:56 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,318
Posted By Dirtbeard
Thanks Janet, I wonder why this is happening......

Thanks Janet, I wonder why this is happening... as airforums is literally the only site this happens on. I don't remember Firefox updating recently, but I'll double-check the settings as see if...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-16-2020, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,235
Posted By Dirtbeard
I suppose it's possible that "...but our...

I suppose it's possible that
"...but our manufacturers do not allow us to advertise our discounted prices online because they are too low."

is because Airstream doesn't want them advertising...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 01-15-2020, 03:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,318
Posted By Dirtbeard
Narrowing the Focus - more data

The site links work just fine when I use Chrome as the browser.
I am still getting "The page isn't redirecting properly" when using Firefox.

There is a "try again" button on the error page, and...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 01-14-2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,318
Posted By Dirtbeard
Yes. And I have cleared the cache and cookies.

Yes. And I have cleared the cache and cookies.
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 01-13-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,318
Posted By Dirtbeard
The past few days I've been getting a lot of...

The past few days I've been getting a lot of "This page isn't redirecting properly" - "An error occurred during a connection to www.airforums.com. If I try enough times it usually loads. Is that...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-13-2020, 03:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,235
Posted By Dirtbeard
Thanks to all. I get that it's a...

Thanks to all.


I get that it's a marketing ploy, it just smacks of the car-dealer commercials where they shout (and they always shout) - "Our prices are so low we can't advertise them here!"
...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-11-2020, 06:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,235
Posted By Dirtbeard
Dealer Claim

"We understand you may not want to give out your personal information, but our manufacturers do not allow us to advertise our discounted prices online because they are too low. Please fill out this...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-09-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,079
Posted By Dirtbeard
I assume the extra exterior storage is under the...

I assume the extra exterior storage is under the twin beds... but doesn't this mean loss of interior storage? Or is it somehow not a zero sum game?
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