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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-18-2024, 08:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 229
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Yes, since new, but intermittently. Following! ...

Yes, since new, but intermittently. Following!
Scott
Forum: On The Road... 04-17-2024, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,360
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Good highways and some recent upgrades. Can get a...

Good highways and some recent upgrades. Can get a little busy in the summer.


Sounds like a great trip!
Scott
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 03-26-2024, 10:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Sorry, Ron, I forgot that you asked about the...

Sorry, Ron, I forgot that you asked about the structure.


Looks like some kind of composite, with melamine (?, white plastic) on the inside and wood grain on the outside. No aluminum.


Scott
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 03-25-2024, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 851
Posted By sdwilsonsct
20 mm. :)

20 mm. :)
Forum: Our Community 12-12-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,155
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Folding towel racks

In a Sport 16, I installed folding and extending towel racks in the kitchen:


https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/brogrund-towel-holder-3-bars-stainless-steel-60426707/


They fold up against the...
Forum: Our Community 12-12-2023, 11:02 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,155
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Small shelves

In a Sport 16, shelves from IKEA.

https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/mosslanda-picture-ledge-white-40291766/#content


Great for keeping cups, cords, phones, glasses, etc. handy. I installed two in...
Forum: On The Road... 06-11-2023, 04:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,010
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Great trip: do it! Reccs: Writing on...

Great trip: do it!
Reccs:

Writing on Stone Prov Park, AB

Cypress Hills PP, AB

Grasslands National P, SK

Spruce Woods PP, MB
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 01-10-2023, 07:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,247
Posted By sdwilsonsct
No. Lube takes about half a day. Instructions in...

No. Lube takes about half a day. Instructions in the owner's manual, and here are some notes.


Scott
Forum: Photography 12-27-2022, 01:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,208
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Very nice, Brad. Here we are on our first...

Very nice, Brad.


Here we are on our first winter trip, in Banff.


Scott
Forum: Our Community 12-02-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,155
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Snow brush

https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/garant-telescopic-pivoting-head-and-scratch-free-eva-foam-snow-brush-with-ice-scraper-52-in-0304462p.html?loc=plp


Cleaned a foot of snow off the top of the...
Forum: Our Community 11-05-2022, 08:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,001
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Be prepared to upgrade your service intervals on...

Be prepared to upgrade your service intervals on the Honda. See your owner's manual.


Have fun!


Scott
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-08-2022, 10:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,652
Posted By sdwilsonsct
The Airstream manual says six months, but the...

The Airstream manual says six months, but the Dexter website says 12 months. I do mine annually.


Scott
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 06-17-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,630
Posted By sdwilsonsct
I replaced the Cavagna 924 regulator recently as...

I replaced the Cavagna 924 regulator recently as the original stopped working.


It was pretty straightforward except that the new one arrived with outlet brass female adapters installed with...
Forum: Photography 02-08-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,539
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Remarkably, there were two other Airstreams in...

Remarkably, there were two other Airstreams in the campground that day. Proof of being off the beaten track?


Scott
Forum: Photography 02-07-2022, 11:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,539
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Good Airstream theme!

You know those white places on maps of population density? This is one of those.


Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada.



Scott
Forum: Photography 02-06-2022, 07:35 PM
Replies: 263
Views: 47,958
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Great thread!

Apologies for reposting two of these.


Writing on Stone PP, Alberta.
Lost Ledge PP, BC.
Banff NP, Alberta.


Scott
Forum: On The Road... 12-06-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 1,627
Views: 506,048
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Kootenay Lake, BC, this weekend. About 20 F.

Kootenay Lake, BC, this weekend. About 20 F.
Forum: Our Community 11-19-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,155
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Sport segment protector installation

Hi Peter,
Will you install these yourself? How easy will it be? I need a set.

Thanks!
Scott
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-18-2021, 04:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,143
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Country roads, take me home?

Just had this experience after four hours on Alberta 501. Great road but it was gravel and the interior was coated with dust, including inside the cupboards and even the vertical walls in the baggage...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2021, 08:58 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,735
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Ontario can be hot and humid, unless you're...

Ontario can be hot and humid, unless you're beside Lake Superior. Lots of provincial parks there, and Pukaskwa (pronounced Puck a saw) National Park. There you can take a boat 20 miles down the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-15-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,145
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Hi JeffKim, I mostly boondock in a trailer like...

Hi JeffKim,
I mostly boondock in a trailer like yours.

Based on discussions with the dealer, I installed 200 W of solar panels on the roof and two regular 225 AH 6 V batteries. I have full...
Forum: Photography 06-18-2021, 02:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,435
Posted By sdwilsonsct
I moved from binos to a venerable Celestron 8"...

I moved from binos to a venerable Celestron 8" and have been very happy with it. If a C8 is too big, you might enjoy a TV85 with some good eyepieces. I prefer a motorized equatorial mount so that I...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-11-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,547
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Good point. I like to boondock. Based on...

Good point.
I like to boondock. Based on discussions with the dealer, I installed 200 W of solar panels on the roof and two regular 225 AH 6 V batteries. The only thing I run out of now is water....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-04-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,366
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Thanks, Gene and Rocinante. You were right:...

Thanks, Gene and Rocinante. You were right: greasing the ball made unhitching much easier. Many thanks!
Scott
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-30-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,166
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Another round of thanks from BC. Easiest fix in a...

Another round of thanks from BC. Easiest fix in a long time.

Scott
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-29-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 10,366
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Stainless steel ball helps?

Hi Streamers,
In the first year of ownership, the hitch released easy-peasy every time.
Now, in the second year, each unhitching is a marathon session of up, down, forward, back and bonking things...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-26-2021, 09:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,018
Posted By sdwilsonsct
My Ridgeline (lower towing capacity than Tacoma)...

My Ridgeline (lower towing capacity than Tacoma) pulls my Sport 16 very well. Fuel consumption is about 50% greater than not towing.
Scott
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-06-2021, 10:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,868
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Hi Rob, I tow a 16' sport with a 2019 Ridgeline...

Hi Rob,
I tow a 16' sport with a 2019 Ridgeline using a WD hitch installed by the AS dealer. Works great.
HTH
Scott
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-27-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,391
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Hi Mike, You should be able to sell them...

Hi Mike,
You should be able to sell them locally, I have. People want them for van projects and trawling motors.
Scott
Forum: Refrigerators 03-25-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 11,488
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Almost always because I am almost always...

Almost always because I am almost always boondocking.
My batteries and solar are for lights and furnace fan.

Glad your fridge works. Impressive!
Scott
Forum: On The Road... 03-12-2021, 01:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,534
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Hi ATX, Recent thread here: ...

Hi ATX,
Recent thread here:
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/texas-hill-country-and-big-bend-219327.html
Lots of info on the park site. All three campgrounds are great. Have fun!
Scott
Forum: Our Community 03-09-2021, 07:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,242
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Another vote for Corelle: light, indestructible...

Another vote for Corelle: light, indestructible and looks decent.
Scott
Forum: Photography 03-01-2021, 09:56 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
And the winner is...

The winner of February's photo contest is Labeda14 for his or her (iphone!!) image of an Airstream nestled beneath Orion. Post #17.



Many thanks to everyone who posted images. I enjoyed all of...
Forum: Photography 02-26-2021, 07:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Nice! You probably need Alberta-grade winter wind...

Nice! You probably need Alberta-grade winter wind to get that Squarestream look.


Mikebrady62: Looking forward to it indeed. Maybe another month or so...


Scott
Forum: Photography 02-25-2021, 06:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Just a few days left

Hey folks! Just a few days left to enter February's photo contest. Here's one fresh from today.
Scott
Forum: On The Road... 02-21-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 22,350
Posted By sdwilsonsct
I once had a neighbor running a generator to...

I once had a neighbor running a generator to power an electric grill. :huh:
Forum: Boondocking 02-21-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 11,997
Posted By sdwilsonsct
I agree, Hermes. I'm thankful that my 2019 has a...

I agree, Hermes. I'm thankful that my 2019 has a dual power fridge. I boondocked all spring and summer with 200W of solar.
Scott
Forum: Photography 02-19-2021, 01:10 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Ouch! Hope all our Texans and other...

Ouch! Hope all our Texans and other storm-affected folks are soon back to normal.
Scott
Forum: Photography 02-16-2021, 10:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Comforters, yes, but that rug also looks pretty...

Comforters, yes, but that rug also looks pretty darn cushy.
Looks like this week's weather has inspired a few "sleeping beauty" shots. Good ones!
Scott
Forum: Photography 02-13-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Very nice, Hans. That's the kind of winter I hope...

Very nice, Hans. That's the kind of winter I hope to get back to when the border opens.
Scott
Forum: Photography 02-11-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Wow, Peter, my trailer hasn't done this yet in...

Wow, Peter, my trailer hasn't done this yet in spite of lots of snow.


Glad you made it home safely, Steve. I find my little trailer tows well in the snow.


Scott
Forum: Photography 02-06-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Algonquin! It's been 40 years since I was there....

Algonquin! It's been 40 years since I was there. I share your taste in season, and crowds.


J. Nelson, DaveP: thanks!


Scott
Forum: Boondocking 02-05-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 19,651
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Hi Richard, InReach is popular with...

Hi Richard,


InReach is popular with backcountry folks in my area. They all seem very satisfied.


Scott
Forum: Photography 02-04-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Lovely stuff, Batman: seeing snow without camping...

Lovely stuff, Batman: seeing snow without camping in it. Beautiful trailer!


Scott
Forum: Photography 02-04-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Thanks, Tom! "Sleeping Beauty" is definitely a...

Thanks, Tom! "Sleeping Beauty" is definitely a good theme for winter, whether the trailer is shrugging off the snow or safely stored in shelter.


Scott
Forum: Photography 02-01-2021, 03:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,813
Posted By sdwilsonsct
February 2021 Photo Contest

Many thanks for choosing my submission as the winner of the January photo contest. There were so many outstanding images that I can only think that Richard’s love of fishing may have influenced the...
Forum: Photography 02-01-2021, 03:43 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,706
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Wow! Thanks, Richard. What an honour! Hope you...

Wow! Thanks, Richard. What an honour! Hope you get to enjoy some fly fishing up here sometime.


Scott
Forum: Photography 01-23-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,706
Posted By sdwilsonsct
Excellent! Lots of inspiring beaches...

Excellent!



Lots of inspiring beaches in this thread. Here's one from the end of November: Kootenay Lake, BC. 35 °F and the solar panels just barely kept up, what with the low sun, trees, and...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 01-12-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,827
Posted By sdwilsonsct
My 2019 has been perfect and a joy to use. You...

My 2019 has been perfect and a joy to use. You have experience, a warranty, and this site. You'll be fine.


Scott
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-10-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,067
Posted By sdwilsonsct
I carry an old-style bike pump. No batteries at...

I carry an old-style bike pump. No batteries at all. Works great.


https://www.mec.ca/en/product/5060-607/Apex-Floor-Pump?colour=ANC00#reviews


Scott
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