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Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-07-2011, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,428
Posted By vpurdy
thanks folks...when i pull the switch pin..the...

thanks folks...when i pull the switch pin..the brake pump does not come on...this tell me the breakaway switch is bad...i have cleaned it...a couple of years back i had to replace the breakaway...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-07-2011, 07:37 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,428
Posted By vpurdy
Breakaway switch problem

when i pull the pin on my breakaway switch the brakes do not come on...just started this today...apparently ther switch is bad...is there a way to check the brakes by bypassing the breakaway...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-24-2010, 06:08 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 47,553
Posted By vpurdy
spoke to "dave" at airstream yesterday: 732...

spoke to "dave" at airstream yesterday:
732 units recalled
they will inspect and if no leak...you're on your way.
they will ONLY replace if they find a leak.
when i questioned him about "what if...
Forum: Tires 08-24-2010, 06:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,716
Posted By vpurdy
i paid $104 each for my maxxis 10 ply. same price...

i paid $104 each for my maxxis 10 ply. same price as the 8 ply marathons...bought 'em in punta gorda, fl from city tire..per their chart i keep them at 75lbs as this is adequate for my weight. max...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-22-2010, 06:46 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 47,553
Posted By vpurdy
brake recall

i sent aristream an email yesterday with my VIN #, Axle # and Chasis # and asked them to verify that my unit was in the recall...i got the recall letter. I further stated that i am 200 miles from the...
Forum: Tires 08-22-2010, 06:40 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,716
Posted By vpurdy
i forgot to say....i hade $4,500 in damages to my...

i forgot to say....i hade $4,500 in damages to my unit when the first blowout occurred....and i had no idea that i could get any help from goodyear...not that i actually wanted to deal with them...
Forum: Tires 08-21-2010, 07:04 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,716
Posted By vpurdy
i went through 4 marathons...and a total of 8...

i went through 4 marathons...and a total of 8 tires(replace all tires as 1 blew)...before i wised up and talked with reputable tire company....the marathons are underrated for a 25 ft classic...ie...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-09-2008, 09:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,322
Posted By vpurdy
bottom line is the sensors airstream uses...

bottom line is the sensors airstream uses "suck"...on a classic the only way to replace the sensor is cut a hole in the belly pan....where to cut the hole is the question.
the catcon monitor and...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-25-2008, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,300
Posted By vpurdy
odyssey batteries

anyone had any experience with these batteries? thanks
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-29-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,341
Posted By vpurdy
michelle...be aware...the prodigy will go out at...

michelle...be aware...the prodigy will go out at some point if you have elec/hydraulic brakes...and when it does it's expensive because it toasts the actuator which is non-repairable...must be...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-29-2007, 06:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,341
Posted By vpurdy
exact same problems with the prodigy....problem...

exact same problems with the prodigy....problem is depending on who you talk to...actibrake or tacomsah...or airstream....last year everyone was saying that the actibrake folks had adjusted their...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-28-2007, 07:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,341
Posted By vpurdy
the prodigy will not work well with the new...

the prodigy will not work well with the new elec/hydraulic brakes...per airstream and MY experience....only the p3 or the hayes genesis.
Forum: Tires 04-21-2007, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,159
Posted By vpurdy
front tire "cutting" is called "river wear". it's...

front tire "cutting" is called "river wear". it's caused from travelling great lengths in a straight line...more or less....all over the road semis experience the same problems. this happened in my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2007, 06:16 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,577
Posted By vpurdy
how do you go 75 mph in rush hour...

how do you go 75 mph in rush hour traffic...sounds like an accident looking for a place to happen.
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 03-11-2007, 02:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,431
Posted By vpurdy
i don't know who the designer of the 07 classics...

i don't know who the designer of the 07 classics is...but...who ever heard of putting bronze colored fixuters in a stainless interior....i just changed out all of my plumbing fixtures to brucshed...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 03-11-2007, 02:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,452
Posted By vpurdy
invereter

before i bought an inverter to stay warm a couple of extra nights i'd plug my tv in and charge the batteries....an inverter without a genset is a waste of time and money...solar will not keep up the...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 03-11-2007, 02:03 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,589
Posted By vpurdy
twin bed

we havethe 07 classic 25ft twin bed....we liked the couch much better than the uncomfortable dinette/couch in the fb....and contrary to earlier post...i almost always pull through...hardly ever do i...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 03-02-2007, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,730
Posted By vpurdy
don't know your jack mfg...but...there are 2...

don't know your jack mfg...but...there are 2 allen screws on either side of the head that hold the head on...these screws are also the grounding point for the head....if the screws are not tight thee...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-01-2007, 07:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,585
Posted By vpurdy
expedition

just returned from the fla state rally and saw a myraid of tow vehicles (even 56 caddy towing 25 classic)...i'm happy towing my 25 classic with the 06 expedition with the heavy duty package and load...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-19-2007, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,458
Posted By vpurdy
i talked to aristream on this very topic last...

i talked to aristream on this very topic last week....i just purchased an 07 classic and was amazed at the shoddy workmanship in the electrical area under the front sofa...nothing tagged...wires...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2007, 01:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,585
Posted By vpurdy
expedition

sorry..make that a prodigy controller....had an out of mind for a minute...van
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2007, 01:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,585
Posted By vpurdy
expedition

i tow an '07 25ft classic with my '06 expedition...i have 5.4 litre/heavy duty tow package/auto load levelers and equal-i-zer hitch/voyager controller and have no problems....i don't go 70 up sttep...
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-07-2007, 11:36 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 13,862
Posted By vpurdy
door panel

i ordered one from airstream 3 weeks ago (75th anniversary edition)...it came and all it said was airstream company....then today i was on ebay and i noticed that "airstreaminc" was selling them on...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 01-15-2007, 10:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,136
Posted By vpurdy
active

i don't know what's up...if you read the teconsah web site it says none of their controllers have been tested with elec/hyd system and you should contact the brake mfg directly...i did and they said...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 01-15-2007, 07:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,136
Posted By vpurdy
voyager brake controller

i just spoke with active brake and their electric/hydraulic brake system WILL NOT work with a voyager controller. the only controller approved with the elec/hydraulic system is the prodigy....so the...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 01-14-2007, 07:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,275
Posted By vpurdy
voyager/prodigy

i just purchased an 07 classic 25ft w/ elec/hydraulic brakes...dealer installed a voyager brake controller...i questioned him re. specs call for prodigy..he siad voyager is the right controller...i...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-09-2007, 06:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By vpurdy
thanks again all...i have the 3:73 axle...have...

thanks again all...i have the 3:73 axle...have equal-i-zer being installed...4x4 w/ 17 in tires/trans cooler/heavy radiator/load balancing as well/stability trac control. van
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-08-2007, 06:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By vpurdy
thanks folks...i'll try the expedition and...

thanks folks...i'll try the expedition and see...i started out planning to get a safari...but decided at the last minute on the classic...van
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-07-2007, 12:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,392
Posted By vpurdy
towing w/ expedition

just purchased 25ft classic....pan to tow with 06 expedition king ranch/heavy duty tow package/auto load levelers/sway bar...am i in for surprises here? thanks van
Forum: Member Introductions 01-07-2007, 12:04 PM
Replies: 2
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Views: 720
Posted By vpurdy
thanks bob...been there using search...it's an...

thanks bob...been there using search...it's an 06/expedition/king ranch/heavy duty tow package/with automatic load levelers...i don't do any out west mountain towing.van
Forum: Member Introductions 01-07-2007, 11:54 AM
Replies: 2
van
Views: 720
Posted By vpurdy
van

just purchased '07 25ft classic ltd....plan to pull with an 06 expedition, heavy duty tow package and auto load levelers...with sway bar....am i going to encounter problems? thanks and looking...
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