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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-13-2005, 09:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,294
Posted By LeeC
A 64 Comet with a 170 would do well to tow a...

A 64 Comet with a 170 would do well to tow a utility trailer with a lawnmower on it. I had an old Bronco with the 170. In stock configuration it would barely tow a small aluminum fishing boat. Kool...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-30-2005, 09:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,893
Posted By LeeC
Its been a few years but my recollection is that...

Its been a few years but my recollection is that Hensley's directions are pretty good. I believe it took me a couple of hours the first time. (I measured everything several times.) On the road, be...
Forum: General Interior Topics 12-29-2004, 12:28 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 24,211
Posted By LeeC
Had the same problem in the bedroom of our 98...

Had the same problem in the bedroom of our 98 Excella. Tried the spray with same results as you. Dealer recommended contact cement. I pulled down a trim strip and with some effort was able to apply...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-07-2004, 07:11 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,084
Posted By LeeC
For two years we towed a 31' Excella with a 99...

For two years we towed a 31' Excella with a 99 Tahoe, 4WD, 5.7 Litre 265 HP and 3.73 gears. We also had a Hensley hitch. Dry weight on the 31 was something like 7000 lbs. We were very overloaded but...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-09-2004, 08:10 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,100
Posted By LeeC
I wouldn't either Neil. If you can't haul it in...

I wouldn't either Neil. If you can't haul it in your tow veh, you could drain the gas and haul it in the trailer. You might want to put it in a box or secure it some way so that it doesn't turn over....
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-09-2004, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,838
Posted By LeeC
If I were you I would at least crawl up under and...

If I were you I would at least crawl up under and take a look/see to be sure that no naked wires can touch metal and short out. If one of the dangling wires did short, it might blow a fuse or your...
Forum: Community Polls 04-29-2004, 10:57 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 14,651
Posted By LeeC
For Airstream specific stuff, I use Out of Doors...

For Airstream specific stuff, I use Out of Doors Mart in Kernerville, NC. Recently I broke a window while vacationing in Florida. (A story for the "Dumbest thing you've ever done thread".) A Florida...
Forum: On The Road... 04-15-2004, 09:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,603
Posted By LeeC
We have been in that area and found that the...

We have been in that area and found that the state parks are pretty old and were designed for small trailers and tents. We checked on the one near Cumberland Gap and found the campsites were too...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 04-13-2004, 08:00 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,007
Posted By LeeC
Craftsman, Two years ago, we were looking for...

Craftsman,
Two years ago, we were looking for a 34. We called all over the east and "found" one that was 2 model years old but was new and had never been titled. The dealer was anxious to move it....
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 04-06-2004, 09:56 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,386
Posted By LeeC
I've had the Jordan and several Techonsha's. My...

I've had the Jordan and several Techonsha's. My current favorite can be seen at www.brakesmart.net

Regards,
Lee
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 03-05-2004, 08:38 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,007
Posted By LeeC
Cracker, I've had the same experience on...

Cracker,
I've had the same experience on several different boards, that is posting a question and not getting any response. I take a bath on Saturday night whether I need one or not. (-; It's...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-04-2004, 07:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,077
Posted By LeeC
We have a Yamaha 2800. I keep it on the back of...

We have a Yamaha 2800. I keep it on the back of the truck just for emergencies. We don't boondock very often but I have hooked it up a couple of times here at home just to see if it would start and...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 03-03-2004, 02:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,007
Posted By LeeC
Our '98 31 had the same problem with the wardrobe...

Our '98 31 had the same problem with the wardrobe floor. I had a buddy cut a couple of strips of oak that were about 1inch by 1 inch and a foot or so long. I used some wood screws and fastened the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-20-2004, 08:01 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,035
Posted By LeeC
Jack, I was thinking about this some more and...

Jack, I was thinking about this some more and thought perhaps on really hot days this summer, I might try lowering the thermostat to say 60 or something during the hot part of the day which I believe...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-20-2004, 08:48 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,035
Posted By LeeC
Jack and others, I agree with what your saying...

Jack and others, I agree with what your saying about allowing the fan to cycle on and off with the compressor so as to not reintroduce humidity. However, if we are parked in the sun on a 95 degree...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-19-2004, 11:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,035
Posted By LeeC
blower

The single AC on our 34' really struggles to keep it cool if the outside temp gets much above 90. It's stays more comfortable when the fan control is set to high/continuous during the day. At night...
Forum: Our Community 03-16-2003, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,263
Posted By LeeC
We take our second receiver from the house when...

We take our second receiver from the house when we hit the road. Our on the road dish is mounted on a light weight plastic tripod that we got from camping world.

On the road we use our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-26-2002, 07:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,126
Posted By LeeC
12-14 towing our 34 footer with an '01 Chevy...

12-14 towing our 34 footer with an '01 Chevy diesel crew cab.

In the hot months, a/c keeps it closer to 12.

The truck and trailer are usually loaded heavy. We carry fresh water, goceries, too...
Forum: Community Polls 12-24-2002, 06:23 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 37,029
Posted By LeeC
'01 Chevy 3/4 ton crew cab diesel. I would...

'01 Chevy 3/4 ton crew cab diesel.

I would love to have a 'burb with the new Chevy diesel. That doesn't appear to be happening any time soon.
Forum: Community Polls 12-24-2002, 06:14 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 22,033
Posted By LeeC
34 feet 10 inches Our friends call it the...

34 feet 10 inches

Our friends call it the "The Tin Taj Mahal" (sp?) I tried to tell 'em it ain't tin!:)
Forum: Our Community 12-12-2002, 08:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,343
Posted By LeeC
Going through a tight construction zone in...

Going through a tight construction zone in Florida on i-95 last year, trying to stay out of everybody's way.....read: going too fast and I slapped one of those orange, round construction workers....
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 11-27-2002, 05:12 PM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,668
Posted By LeeC
K4GLC Lee in NC Howdy!

K4GLC
Lee in NC

Howdy!
Forum: Our Community 10-02-2002, 08:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,622
Posted By LeeC
Ken, great post on the Thor stock. Does the...

Ken, great post on the Thor stock. Does the annual report show what percentage of their business has the Airstream name on it? Thor makes a pot load of white trailers too.

Regards,

Lee
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-02-2002, 09:56 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,037
Posted By LeeC
There are quite a few 34 footers being pulled by...

There are quite a few 34 footers being pulled by small block Suburbans. One gentleman that I talked to said it pulled fine around the southeast but he wouldn't go to the Rockies with it again.
...
Forum: Our Community 10-02-2002, 08:43 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,622
Posted By LeeC
John, I think they are pricing themselves out of...

John, I think they are pricing themselves out of business. Yep they tow better, should last forever, and are an American icon. I wouldn't have anything else.

With that said: On the other hand, our...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 09-04-2002, 03:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,877
Posted By LeeC
We have a '71 Bronco which is the same body and...

We have a '71 Bronco which is the same body and lenghth as the the 73. I have towed our 18 foot boat with the Bronco a couple of times. It was not a fun experience. The boat pushes the Bronco all...
Forum: Our Community 08-31-2002, 08:16 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,315
Posted By LeeC
Shari, good post. Thanks, Lee #5474

Shari, good post.

Thanks,
Lee #5474
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-31-2002, 08:12 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,068
Posted By LeeC
Alan, a couple of folks on the Yahoo Airstream...

Alan, a couple of folks on the Yahoo Airstream group had a bad experience at TOG. Not all Wally Members are like that, I promise.

And as far as doing away with the MAL, what a crock. Its never...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-30-2002, 07:26 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,068
Posted By LeeC
Jim, I believe that 99% of the WBCCI members...

Jim,
I believe that 99% of the WBCCI members that I have been around would be thrilled to have your 9 yr old son around. We're young too, I'm 52 and we started earlier than you (our baby is 31) but...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-23-2002, 09:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 13,436
Posted By LeeC
Jerry we have DishNetwork, 2 receivers in the...

Jerry we have DishNetwork, 2 receivers in the house. The second one only cost 5 bux a month extra. When we hit the road we take the second receiver along with a spare dish that our dish dealer gave...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-21-2002, 10:33 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,667
Posted By LeeC
You might hear a slight hum from the wheels when...

You might hear a slight hum from the wheels when the brakes are activated but should not hear any hum when the brakes are not activated.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-31-2002, 10:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,760
Posted By LeeC
We had a late model 31 footer for a couple of...

We had a late model 31 footer for a couple of years that came to us with aluminum American wheels. I guess they were truck wheels? Never had a problem of any kind. I really liked the way they looked....
Forum: On The Road... 06-25-2002, 10:01 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,130
Posted By LeeC
Wow, that is a goofy and big time annoying...

Wow, that is a goofy and big time annoying problem.
If you haven't already, check in the owners manual and see what else shares the circuit breaker with the AC. We had a '95 Grand Cherokee that we...
Forum: Our Community 06-18-2002, 12:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,146
Posted By LeeC
Sharon, your Suburban should pull the 31 footer...

Sharon, your Suburban should pull the 31 footer just fine. If you got your wiring and brake controller thing figured out, I guess you have a weight distributing hitch too. Hopefully you have access...
Forum: Our Community 06-13-2002, 08:40 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 15,035
Posted By LeeC
Hi Folks, I am 52 with 29 years in a county...

Hi Folks,
I am 52 with 29 years in a county emergency communications center. I have been the Telecommunications Director for about 27 of the 29. On paper, I can retire about now. Mary, the mail...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-10-2002, 07:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,578
Posted By LeeC
Kent, like the others have said, the Tahoe did...

Kent, like the others have said, the Tahoe did pretty well. Out on the Intersate, I could run with anybody. I was a little slow in the Blue Ridge Mountains. We never went to the real mountains out...
Forum: On The Road... 06-07-2002, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,222
Posted By LeeC
Nick and Jackie Congrats on your new rig...

Nick and Jackie

Congrats on your new rig and welcome to the USA. Dont forget to drive on the right side of the road. ;) . You didn't tell us much about your Suburban but none of them get great...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-06-2002, 09:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,578
Posted By LeeC
We have owned a Hensley since '96 when we were...

We have owned a Hensley since '96 when we were pulling a 26' Sunline with a V8 Grand Cherokee. Since then we have towed a 30' Award with the Jeep, a 31 foot Airstream with a Tahoe, and a 34'...
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