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Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-31-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,111
Posted By TobyJH
Ok, ignore the Californian who has obviously...

Ok, ignore the Californian who has obviously never winterized his rig…. ���� ;) :)
I put RV antifreeze in my freshwater tank the first year I owned it, and never again! It literally took several...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 01-14-2019, 03:23 PM
Replies: 643
Views: 127,923
Posted By TobyJH
Stay the course with the resto! Awesome that you...

Stay the course with the resto! Awesome that you are saving an Airstream! Personally, I like originality, but that's not always possible. I scoured the country for 2 years restoring my 1976...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-05-2017, 12:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,486
Posted By TobyJH
I live in Calgary, Alberta and bought my Vintage...

I live in Calgary, Alberta and bought my Vintage 1976 Airstream from Sault St Marie, Ontario. Drove out to pick it up and drove it back.
If I would buy new I would also drive out to Can-Am, or now...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-04-2015, 01:09 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,174
Posted By TobyJH
Recommend Airstream Repair Shop - Calgary?

Hello All,

Can anyone please recommend a good Airstream repair shop in Calgary?

Bucars is supposed to be the Airstream authorized shop, but they messed up so badly. It seems they don't...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-13-2011, 08:30 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
Congrats!

Congrats!
I love mine!
It looks like yours is the 2008 V8?
Looks just like mine.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-03-2011, 08:58 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
Definately go with the WD hitch, even if you end...

Definately go with the WD hitch, even if you end up setting it at a very low setting, it will give you extra stability.
Best wishes! And let us know how it towed!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-02-2011, 07:07 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
It's not hard to add the hitch, it's only 8...

It's not hard to add the hitch, it's only 8 bolts, and everything is setup from the factory to install it.
I have a 2008 V8, bought it new from the factory, but ordered my hitch right away from the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-02-2011, 04:53 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
Kathy, Maybe you need to take a trip to Canada!...

Kathy,
Maybe you need to take a trip to Canada!
Actually, tell them if they need any advice, they can call the dealership in Calgary, Fifth Avenue Auto Haus, 403-273-2500, ask for Andrew in the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-02-2011, 04:49 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
I ordered the hitch from the factory with both of...

I ordered the hitch from the factory with both of my Touaregs, but it was never called a Tow Package.
The only option listed was the receiver hitch, for an extra $800.00

Good news, Volkswagen...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-02-2011, 04:20 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
Kathy, I bought the TruControl brake controller...

Kathy,
I bought the TruControl brake controller from Hensley as well.
I then took it to the Volkswagen dealership for them to install.
Brake controller:
Brake Controller - TruControl by Hensley...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-02-2011, 03:47 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
Setting up your Touareg

Kathy,
I love towing with my 2008 V8 Touareg, I have a 31 foot Airstream.
The Touareg does not have an optional 'towing package', it simply comes equiped that way.
The vehicle is prewired for the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-10-2010, 04:34 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
Touareg Towing Awesome

Totally Awesome Dude!!
I wondered how the V6 TDI would tow, and congrats on the new Touareg!
I hear rumours that there is going to be a V8 TDI in 2011.

The Airstream is such an amazing trailer...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-10-2010, 03:15 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
Touareg Towing

Well, after I bought my Touareg, I was so excited I never did post anything back here, sorry about that folks.
I got the 2008 V8 and it is the best tow vehicle ever!
I tow my 31 foot Airstream with...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-08-2008, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By TobyJH
Sweet!

Very sweet! I have a 1976 31' Land Yacht Sovereign that I restored back to original, every piece of plastic is now intact!!!
It took me scouring the entire continent, literally, for over a year to...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-08-2008, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,342
Posted By TobyJH
Congrats!

In Calgary, I have had pretty good service from Bucars RV, out by Balzac, since there is no authorized Airstream dealership here that I know of. Most resto work on my Trailer I do myself.
Let me...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-18-2007, 01:00 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 35,913
Posted By TobyJH
How can I make sure I am getting the updated...

How can I make sure I am getting the updated bolts?
Are there even more heavier duty ones I could use?

I have been looking into getting a Touareg for a while now.
I've been doing tons of...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-26-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,855
Posted By TobyJH
Thanks

Thanks Andy!

And, by the way, I'm the fellow who was just down from Canada in January, to have a couple rear panels replaced.
Fantastic workmanship as always!

And, when you did my brakes,...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-26-2006, 01:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,652
Posted By TobyJH
Brakesmart - follow-up

I'm a computer geek, so I guess I'm for the computer controlled wonders of today! ....;)

A point with tieing into the hydraulic system, at first, the Dodge dealership had a coronary when I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-26-2006, 01:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,855
Posted By TobyJH
Are there any other checks for a worn hitch? ...

Are there any other checks for a worn hitch?
I've got an old hitch that might even be original, with my 1976 Airstream when I bought it. I've towed about 50,000 kilometers with it so far.
It still...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-26-2006, 12:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,652
Posted By TobyJH
Brakesmart - my testimonial

After doing tons of research on various brake controllers, I decided to go with the Brakesmart, even though it seems a bit more expensive than most.

It was worth it!
The first vehicle I...
Forum: Our Community 05-04-2006, 04:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,533
Posted By TobyJH
E-Bay Fraud Alert - Listing Newer Model Airstreams for unofficial low Buy-It-Nows

Beware of a user listing newer model Airstream Trailers for sale at ridiculously low 'buy it now' prices.
The Buy It Now price is never the official button through e-bay, but stated as a buy it now...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 04-07-2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,124
Posted By TobyJH
which brake controller.... Thanks all for...

which brake controller....

Thanks all for the amazing info, it's been very helpful.

I'm still undecided though, any more experiences with the new BrakeSmart?
I'm a little confused about the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-21-2004, 12:04 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 14,795
Posted By TobyJH
Wiring Sequence to hook up 2 x 6 volt battery pack to your 12 volt trailer battery

Because every year I forget, and have to stop and figure this out, I am posting it here for everyone's reference.

I have 2 six volt batteries, deep cycle, in a box, and I connect this to the 12...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-07-2003, 09:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,286
Posted By TobyJH
Andy, Do you still need some assistance getting...

Andy,
Do you still need some assistance getting the site up?
I am a Domino Developer, with Firewall experience.
We use WatchGuard systems.
I am also learning MySQL, but don't have much experience...
Forum: On The Road... 07-31-2003, 01:46 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,036
Posted By TobyJH
Another alternative is to go Satellite. Cost is...

Another alternative is to go Satellite.
Cost is a little bit more however, about $120.00 / month.
I plan on working from my Airstream, as I am a Computer Database Developer.
Satellite services...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 03-06-2003, 11:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,250
Posted By TobyJH
Question Missing lower washroom panel, side bath '76 31' Sovereign

I have a 1976 Land Yacht Sovereign, 31 foot, rear twins, centre curbside bath.
The cupboard which contains the sink, has two sections.
The upper part with the Rolling cover, and a lower part with...
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