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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-06-2023, 11:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,127
Posted By oldenavy
X2. We EZ starts on our ACs and have run both ACs...

X2. We EZ starts on our ACs and have run both ACs on 30A many times, BUT…

Need to make sure that the fridge and water heater are on gas and don’t try to use any large electric appliances, or you...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-25-2023, 08:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 559
Posted By oldenavy
Equalizer Hitch and Shanks - Michigan

Used Equalizer Hitch for sale. 5 years old. 1200 lb bars, rated for up to 12,000 lb trailer. Complete, including trailer A frame brackets. Head currently attached to a 2" shank 3" drop, 7" rise,...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-31-2023, 11:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,505
Posted By oldenavy
I had to do the same thing. I was kind of annoyed...

I had to do the same thing. I was kind of annoyed that they didn’t spring for that $2 item after I spent nearly $100k on a trailer.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-26-2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 379
Posted By oldenavy
15' 30 Amp Power Cord - Michigan

Have a 15 foot 30 amp power cord with twist lock female end and RV style male end. Sells for 50 New, asking 25.





View this ad at Airstream Classifieds - 15' 30 Amp Power Cord - Michigan...
Forum: On The Road... 04-26-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,320
Posted By oldenavy
The only place that we have had difficulty...

The only place that we have had difficulty finding diesel was in the finger lakes region of New York. Out West it is ubiquitous.

That said, depending on your range, you need to pay attention to...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-24-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,249
Posted By oldenavy
I did something similar to what Bob did. Made a...

I did something similar to what Bob did. Made a huge difference for draining the tank more easily. Don’t recall having to cut the sheet metal.
Forum: Axles 04-21-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 16,680
Posted By oldenavy
We lifted our 30' Flying Cloud. Made a big...

We lifted our 30' Flying Cloud. Made a big difference with driveways and inclined camping spots. Could not tell any difference when towing on the highway.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2023, 09:57 AM
Replies: 407
Views: 73,843
Posted By oldenavy
Agree that most of us don’t need 4wd, but In most...

Agree that most of us don’t need 4wd, but In most parts of the country, you can’t get a 2wd truck without a factory order. I looked hard for one when we bought our current truck in 2018. Aside from a...
Forum: On The Road... 11-16-2022, 04:39 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,396
Posted By oldenavy
This post is incorrect! Seagoing ships are NOT...

This post is incorrect! Seagoing ships are NOT burning automotive diesel fuel.

in 2020, the IMO limit on sulphur in marine fuel changed from 3.5% to 0.5% by weight globally. In Emission Control...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-27-2022, 07:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,257
Posted By oldenavy
i need to update prior post, we did it again...

i need to update prior post, we did it again yesterday in WA state and we were drawing about 16-17A with both AC units running. I think I may have not had the inverter/charger turned off when I took...
Forum: On The Road... 08-27-2022, 07:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,258
Posted By oldenavy
They just keep coming: Today, in an Idaho...

They just keep coming:

Today, in an Idaho Walmart parking lot, a guy came up to me and asked, "Where can you buy one of those?".

After thinking hard on it for a minute, I said, "Maybe at an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-24-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,359
Posted By oldenavy
This is where we use the low range. Read about...

This is where we use the low range. Read about it somewhere here on the forums, tried it and found it easier to control how far up the leveling block we go. Aside from that I've never needed 4-low....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-24-2022, 09:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,257
Posted By oldenavy
Agree. We have successfully run both AC's on a...

Agree. We have successfully run both AC's on a 30A service (have EZ-starts in both AC units). To keep from tripping breaker, you need to turn almost everything else off (converter, fridge & water...
Forum: On The Road... 08-11-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,757
Posted By oldenavy
Prior to buying our AS, we full-timed in a 38'...

Prior to buying our AS, we full-timed in a 38' fifth wheel. That was TOO big for most national parks and some state parks. However, since we were both working from the road, we needed the space.
...
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2022, 03:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,258
Posted By oldenavy
So, we were leaving a CG in Fernie, BC yesterday...

So, we were leaving a CG in Fernie, BC yesterday and I got a two-fer from the guy next door:

Q: "How old is your trailer?"
A: 4-years
Q: "Do they still make them?"
A: yes.

Yes, the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-01-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,258
Posted By oldenavy
LOVE this one! Could be a real “here’s your...

LOVE this one! Could be a real “here’s your sign” moment.
Forum: On The Road... 08-01-2022, 06:32 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,258
Posted By oldenavy
What’s the strangest question you’ve ever been asked?

So, we all know that Airstreams attract a certain amount of attention and often lots of questions from other people and RVers. So, we got to wondering what are the weirdest or most off-the-wall...
Forum: Tires 07-31-2022, 08:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,912
Posted By oldenavy
Very happy with Michelin Defender LTX’s on our...

Very happy with Michelin Defender LTX’s on our RAM pickup.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-31-2022, 05:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,706
Posted By oldenavy
I moved ours inside but that was mainly because...

I moved ours inside but that was mainly because we went to 3 x 100Ah and I wanted them all together to see the same environment and short interconnects.

If you want to keep them out in the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-27-2022, 05:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,154
Posted By oldenavy
I also installed the Xantrex 2000. I went with...

I also installed the Xantrex 2000. I went with them because I had their inverters before on boats and they worked well in that environment. If I were to do it over again, I'd go with the Victron...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-26-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,955
Posted By oldenavy
We did exactly that when we switched to Li...

We did exactly that when we switched to Li batteries. Placed them under the dinette seat. We left the old cables in, connected the jack to the positive with a bolt and simply taped it up. Plan has...
Forum: On The Road... 07-26-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 451
Posted By oldenavy
Camping near Sparwood or Fernie BC?

Anyone have experience with any of the campgrounds around Sparwood or Fernie, BC? We're just passing through for 1 night. Thanks!
Forum: The Pet Forum 07-26-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 903
Views: 199,914
Posted By oldenavy
Our Yellow Lab hard at work being watchdog. The...

Our Yellow Lab hard at work being watchdog. The front window is her favorite hangout place in the trailer.
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-26-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 598
Views: 243,110
Posted By oldenavy
Last Winter, I added some shelves in the closet...

Last Winter, I added some shelves in the closet and plate/bowl storage in the overhead cabinet. This winter, I'll work on cup/glass storage.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-26-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,720
Posted By oldenavy
After installing an air compressor on the truck...

After installing an air compressor on the truck for keeping tires at proper pressures, I put in an air horn. Not a train horn, but it is loud. The horn itself wasn't very expensive since I already...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-23-2022, 07:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 544
Posted By oldenavy
Welcome, shipmate!

Welcome, shipmate!
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-22-2022, 05:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,183
Posted By oldenavy
Our dealer threw in the Equalizer hitch and...

Our dealer threw in the Equalizer hitch and offered a “startup kit” for new RVers. We already had everything in their kit, so they gave us a set of Andersen levelers instead. I always thought the...
Forum: Member Introductions 07-21-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 657
Posted By oldenavy
Welcome to the forums! You will find lots of...

Welcome to the forums! You will find lots of useful info here.

We had a similar RV journey, having owned a popup, SOB travel trailer, two 5-ers and a class A. We bought our AS 4-years ago and it...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 07-16-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,197
Posted By oldenavy
We had one in previous fifth wheel and really...

We had one in previous fifth wheel and really liked it. Our AS didn’t have one and we missed it so I just replaced the toilet with the Dometic 320 and sprayer. Glad to have it back. Anyone want a...
Forum: Boondocking 07-15-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 924
Posted By oldenavy
Are you a member of Boondockers Welcome or...

Are you a member of Boondockers Welcome or Harvest Hosts? They have many locations in that area. We have used them many times and have always had a good stopover.

Good luck with the traffic. We...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-11-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,451
Posted By oldenavy
Watched the video. I'm assuming you want to...

Watched the video. I'm assuming you want to remove your chains while trailer is stored. However, couldn't a thief simply bring their own chain and do the same thing as shown in the video?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-09-2022, 04:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,512
Posted By oldenavy
Anything under 50V is considered “touch safe”,...

Anything under 50V is considered “touch safe”, meaning that you aren’t in danger of being electrocuted if you become part of the circuit by touching a live component. If you touch both pos & neg of a...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-08-2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,829
Posted By oldenavy
We’ve had coachnet with a couple of new trailers...

We’ve had coachnet with a couple of new trailers but never used it. We paid for Good Sam roadside assistance when we full-timed and tried to use it twice without success. Long stories of frustration...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 07-03-2022, 02:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,982
Posted By oldenavy
We like the Maxair because it doesn’t rely in a...

We like the Maxair because it doesn’t rely in a sensor that can malfunction and you can use it while it is raining. We have the Fantastic fan on our AS as that is how it came. Put a cover on it to...
Forum: On The Road... 07-01-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 304
Views: 57,549
Posted By oldenavy
Cold War Games...

Soviet Bear bomber/surveillance aircraft being escorted by a US Navy F-14 Tomcat. Photo taken by me in ~1985 from the deck of a USN destroyer in the Western Pacific Ocean.

Sometimes they would...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-22-2022, 04:53 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 27,792
Posted By oldenavy
Welcome to the forums. Diagram looks ok to...

Welcome to the forums.

Diagram looks ok to me except I would add a chassis ground to the ground bus bar.

You aren’t planning on any AC outlets or appliances in the trailer? Are you just...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-20-2022, 05:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,279
Posted By oldenavy
Glad your problems are solved. Can’t read the...

Glad your problems are solved. Can’t read the letter you show. Resolution is too poor. Can you say what the resolution was and what trailers are affected.
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-16-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,062
Posted By oldenavy
We keep a spare set in the truck. Truck has the...

We keep a spare set in the truck. Truck has the remote fobs that “supposedly” won’t let us lock both fobs inside.

Only use the deadbolt on the AS.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-13-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 690
Posted By oldenavy
Hello and welcome to the forums! We added...

Hello and welcome to the forums!

We added mattress toppers to our rear twin beds. Found them at Costco and they came with a sort-of cover that goes over the whole mattress like a fitted sheet. ...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 06-13-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,737
Posted By oldenavy
As Bob said, there are many RV's set up with a...

As Bob said, there are many RV's set up with a single input and manual valve to divert between filling the tank and providing service to the trailer. We've owned a couple of those and it is...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-08-2022, 04:45 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,183
Posted By oldenavy
There are some diagnostics in the owners manual...

There are some diagnostics in the owners manual you could try. We had the control unit go bad on a previous trailer several years ago. Although, I don’t think our display was doing as you described....
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2022, 04:35 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,331
Posted By oldenavy
That’s the engine behind America’s Mailbox. When...

That’s the engine behind America’s Mailbox. When we check our mail, our login takes us to ipostal.

Have not tried them directly.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-06-2022, 06:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,010
Posted By oldenavy
Sorry to hear that you are having problems with...

Sorry to hear that you are having problems with your AS. We have only had minor issues with the AS in 4 years of ownership. Much better than some of our other RVs. One of our 5-ers had a list of...
Forum: On The Road... 06-06-2022, 07:09 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 907
Posted By oldenavy
PA turnpike is always very busy with trucks and...

PA turnpike is always very busy with trucks and usually has construction somewhere. Our preferred route to MD & VA is I-68 through western MD. All routes have some long grades but 68 is less windy...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-05-2022, 01:35 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,210
Posted By oldenavy
We did 40’ x 32’ for our FC 30 & truck. Was able...

We did 40’ x 32’ for our FC 30 & truck. Was able to put in a 14 x 18 workshop in the back on the truck side with storage above. We went with a 12’w x 14’h door for the AS. Don’t need that tall for...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-05-2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By oldenavy
We had a similar problem with our FC 30....

We had a similar problem with our FC 30. Mysterious water puddles appearing in floor inside or outside the bathroom. Also appeared while in Tetons in June. Had 20’s overnight and even got snowed on...
Forum: On The Road... 06-04-2022, 04:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By oldenavy
Thanks for the suggestions. We ended up staying...

Thanks for the suggestions. We ended up staying on the interstate.
Forum: On The Road... 06-02-2022, 12:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By oldenavy
Lexington KY to Crossville TN

Any suggestions for a good route between Lexington KY and Crossville, TN?
GPS shows a couple of options on state highways but I hate to depend on gps when towing as it sometimes puts you on...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 05-31-2022, 04:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,308
Posted By oldenavy
Amazon has a bunch of different styles. Some...

Amazon has a bunch of different styles. Some appear similar to the factory AS unit. Have you checked etrailer.com? What about other RV dealers? The auto changeover switch isn’t an AS specific thing.
Forum: On The Road... 05-31-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,921
Posted By oldenavy
We’ve stayed at several places along the shore...

We’ve stayed at several places along the shore since moving to MI 4 years ago. We prefer state & national parks when we can get into them.

2nd the recommendation on traverse city state park....
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