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Forum: Refrigerators 11-27-2012, 11:41 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 106,720
Posted By dtbw
At least on my Bambi, there is an inline fuse...

At least on my Bambi, there is an inline fuse near the fan location. You may have inadvertently shorted the hot wire which would have instantly blown the fuse. You simply twist open the inline fuse...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 06-28-2009, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,973
Posted By dtbw
Winegard Wingman

The Wingman ONLY enhances UHF signals (ie those above the old channel 13). In the new word of digital TV, MOST stations moved their actual broadcast channel to a new one in the UHF band. It is the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-09-2007, 03:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,503
Posted By dtbw
HOTC model

The HOTC unit was actually just a formalization of a bunch of A/Sers that had been camping together outside the formality of the WBCCI for about 18 months before deciding to form a new unit. We were...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-09-2007, 03:20 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,503
Posted By dtbw
NO, The 4CU copied ours. We received our...

NO, The 4CU copied ours. We received our permanent charter at the last International. We had our CBL approved last March by the CBL committee.

David
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-09-2007, 02:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,503
Posted By dtbw
Growth of HOTC

The Heart of Texas Camping Unit (#9) was chartered with 13 members and we grew by 7 more members over our first year. Our unit most definitely bucks the mold. We are STRICTLY about camping. We...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 06-12-2006, 03:40 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 83,314
Posted By dtbw
Answer to a couple of questions...

First off, the stainless doors that I designed and had fabricated for the water heater, fit ANY atwood 6 gallon water heater regardless of the specifics of the A/S installation. We have installed...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-19-2006, 05:15 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,910
Posted By dtbw
vetting new members

If you checkout the WBCCI CBL, you will find that it specifically prohibits any requirements other than A/S ownership as defined in that same document being imposed on members.

Our unit has no...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-19-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 10,910
Posted By dtbw
New unit in TX

As the President of the new unit (Heart of Texas Camping Unit: HOTC) and seeing that what we are doing down here is attracting a lot of interest, I thought I would chime in on this fence sitting...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-05-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,118
Posted By dtbw
Jim Franklin's straw poll @ region 9 rally

At the Region 9 rally last week, there was considerable discussion regarding the name change. At a meeting on Saturday, Jim Franklin asked for a show of hands as to whether this was the "right time"...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-03-2006, 12:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,226
Posted By dtbw
Yes!

The Yamaha 30iSEB will start and run the 15K Dometic Penguin AC/Heatpump. As I mentioned, the 15K Penguin uses exactly the same compressor and fan motor as the 13.5K unit, just larger condensor and...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-03-2006, 08:31 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,747
Posted By dtbw
Some Bubbling is normal....

With the factory convertor, even when the convertor DOES switch to it's trickle charge mode, there will be some bubbling from the battery and over time, this will reduce the acid level mixture level...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-03-2006, 08:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,226
Posted By dtbw
Propane is the way

My 30iSEB is a tri-fuel model. I run it exclusively on propane (gasoline as fallback only). I have a T-fitting on one of my 40# propane bottles in the A/S that I connect to an extension hose...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-31-2006, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,226
Posted By dtbw
Maybe, but probably not always...

Per Dometic, the 13,500/15,000 BTU AC or Heatpump REQUIRES 3500 watts to start under worse case conditions (ie hot, humid, high head pressure). The Yamaha 30iSEB WILL start the 13,500 and the 15,000...
Forum: 2005 - 2010 Safari 01-28-2006, 08:56 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 33,974
Posted By dtbw
bare aluminum walls

Not sure where the info came from that Airstream would do the bare aluminum walls on any model. As the GM of an Airstream dealer, any such option would normally come to my attention prior to general...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-11-2006, 07:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,055
Posted By dtbw
Regardless of which one you choose

Here are a few items that you need to consider with your tow vehicle beyond those already mentioned.

First off the factory towing package transmission cooler that GM installs is woefully...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-11-2006, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,581
Posted By dtbw
Another possibility

I have this in more than a few A/Ss that we have had in for service. What typically causes this is a combination of the particles normally found in the air that deposit due to being combined with...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 01-06-2006, 03:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,695
Posted By dtbw
Actibrake and Airstream

Let me jump in on this one. As the GM of an Airstream dealership I can say with certainty that Airstream is STILL using the Actibrake actuator. Yes, they did decide to go with Dexter axles and disc...
Forum: 2005 - 2010 Safari 11-22-2005, 04:27 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 33,974
Posted By dtbw
28 SE is indeed a reality

Just a quick note to confirm that A/S is indeed introducing a 28' SE model at the RVIA show the first week in Dec. I actually have the only one outside of A/S (it was a custom order). We got lucky...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 11-17-2005, 04:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,857
Posted By dtbw
A/S is stilling using Actibrake

Speaking as the GM of an A/S dealer, I can confirm that while A/S switched to Dexter axles (all models) and Dexter disk brakes on the Classics (not based on engineering, but other factors), they are...
Forum: Tires 10-26-2005, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 7,826
Posted By dtbw
Check your manual

Per Goodyear ST Marathon ratings for the ST215/75R14 tires used on your 16' Bambi, a pressure of 45 PSI would provide a load carrying capacity of a bit over 1790# per tire. Your 16' Bambi gross...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-07-2005, 06:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,508
Posted By dtbw
Upgrading to Dometic Digital Comfort Control

Devoman,
Your Bambi , unless is was an LS model, came with an 11,000BTU Penguin. This unit is has manual controls located on the AC interior shell. With those controls there is NO way to have the...
Forum: 2005 - 2010 Safari 08-30-2005, 08:08 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 33,974
Posted By dtbw
28 Safari SE

Straight from JC, the 28SE will be officially shown for the first time at the Louisville RV show the first week in Dec. A small number of the 28SEs will be built along with the "show" model for...
Forum: 2005 - 2010 Safari 08-30-2005, 07:56 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 33,974
Posted By dtbw
Disc Brakes on Safari or International

For the record, disc brakes have been standard on all new Classics built since early Feb of this year.

As for the Safari and Internationals, the factory will NOT install disc brakes during...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-27-2005, 03:59 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,581
Posted By dtbw
A/S and disc brakes

A/S uses the Kodiak brakes and the ActiBrake acutator. Kodiak IS the manufacturer of the brakes. They use widely available GM disc pads and are a very robust design. A/S uses the e-coated brakes,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-26-2005, 07:13 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 38,960
Posted By dtbw
A/S Classic LED units

The new LED Classic taillights are not the low count LED modules that have been available for a couple of years in the Bargman housing. These units contain 33 ultrabright, wide pattern diffusion...
Forum: 1997 - 2004 Bambi 01-18-2005, 08:26 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,600
Posted By dtbw
Thanks

Carol,
It is always nice to hear that others appreciate the result of lots of hard work. Everyone that sees our Bambi always asks the same question..why can't A/S do this instead of the those bland...
Forum: 1997 - 2004 Bambi 11-30-2004, 08:47 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,600
Posted By dtbw
Which browser are you using, Explorer, Netscape...

Which browser are you using, Explorer, Netscape or Safari (all three are available for the MAC)? As the link functionality is browser based, there is a possibility that there could be something going...
Forum: 1997 - 2004 Bambi 11-29-2004, 09:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,600
Posted By dtbw
If you click on the poster's handle you will get...

If you click on the poster's handle you will get a drop down menu and one of the choices is to view the members photo gallery. That is where you will find the photos. You can also attach photos to...
Forum: 1997 - 2004 Bambi 11-29-2004, 04:33 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,600
Posted By dtbw
Sorry about taking so long to get back to you. I...

Sorry about taking so long to get back to you. I reused the existing slide rails that A/S installed in our '02 Bambi. I did NOT reuse the elastic. I used a binding tape for the top loop thru the...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-23-2004, 12:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,290
Posted By dtbw
Look closer

After looking at your pic closely, I feel that it is NOT the aluminum wall panels that are crooked, but it is INDEED the trim around the window. Look closely at the attached pic and what I have...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-03-2004, 02:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,794
Posted By dtbw
Jabba, I was amazed at the total lack of swirl...

Jabba,
I was amazed at the total lack of swirl marks and how Nanowax fills all the minor inperfections leaving a glassy smooth surface. I might add that I modified the application process...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-03-2004, 01:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,794
Posted By dtbw
Eagle One Nanowax

John,
I found mine at AutoZone. It has been selling out at lots of places, so you may have to look around. Eagle One sells several different polishes and waxes but the one you want is Nanowax.
...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-03-2004, 12:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,794
Posted By dtbw
This may be heresy,but...

Okay, I have been a loyal user of Walbernize on our '02 A/S and reasonably happy with the application and results. But recently I tried using Eagle One Nanowax and was pretty much blown away. On...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-01-2004, 11:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,007
Posted By dtbw
Not such a good ground

Rick,
The jack post/pad is not a reliable grounding mechanism for a variety of reasons. The first is that the path from the trailer 120v electrical system ground, to the trailer frame, to the jack...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2004, 11:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,122
Posted By dtbw
One other item

Jonathan,
Glad the info helped. One other thing that I should mention is the the discharge chart is NOT applicable for gel cell lead acid batteries (some owners have replaced original wetcell...
Forum: Axles 08-28-2004, 10:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,752
Posted By dtbw
Question for Inland Andy

Andy,
I just took your Henschen plant tour and interesting process. One thing that I noticed was the diagram showing the torsion arm/spindle assembly position relative to the frame in no load,...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2004, 09:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,122
Posted By dtbw
Voltage is a poor gauge of battery condition

BTW, YES, your batteries are in PARALLEL which doubles the current capacity (assumes identical batteries) and this means longer boondocking between recharges. Relying on a voltage reading (digital or...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-26-2004, 11:44 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,482
Posted By dtbw
Split off group

Uwe,
I picked up the info at the RM VAC rally earlier this month. I have been trying to run down specifics and so far, not much concrete info. I do know that a couple in Napa got crosswise with...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-26-2004, 09:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,482
Posted By dtbw
My Mistake

Ken, Everyone
I apologize. I just did the math based on the info in the current Blue Beret Survey results and the membership at the WBCCI looks to be just under 8000. Now I am baffled at where I...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-26-2004, 09:20 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,482
Posted By dtbw
numbers

Ken,
The last figures I saw had the WBCCI at about 4400 members while the forum is over 5000. If you have other info, please share as I really don't want to spread incorrect info.

david
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-26-2004, 09:00 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,482
Posted By dtbw
numbers

I find it interesting that there are more members here at airstreamforums than in the WBCCI. Without digging further, that says a lot.

david
Forum: Trailer Values 08-26-2004, 08:51 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,181
Posted By dtbw
I think there is 19' CCD in Tx

Barb, Dan,
So sorry about the mess with the dealer. But as has been pointed out, a dealer prep fee is NOT the norm. While I can't be for certain, but I believe I saw a 19' CCD at a new dealer in...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 08-26-2004, 08:16 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 11,482
Posted By dtbw
Politics, Religion, WBCCI...

We have spent the last couple of years as active members in what is thought to be a fairly progressive unit. We have had lots of fun and overwhelmingly the most positive aspect is the wonderful...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-25-2004, 07:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,962
Posted By dtbw
Thumbs up Thanks

Tin Hut,
Thanks for loaning us that great Wayne Newton CD, it was what we had been lacking at our summertime rallys

david
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-25-2004, 07:35 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,962
Posted By dtbw
Wireless speakers

Tin Hut mentioned the outdoor speakers that we use. I got turned on to these about 7 years ago when they first came out. I bought a pair for use around the pool. Worked great and the battery life was...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-05-2004, 11:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,774
Posted By dtbw
Thumbs up Cool Factor

The other day when I was bringing the Bambi home from storage to ready it for the Co Vac rally, I was stopped at a stop light when I see a Jeep Wrangler full of teenagers pull up beside the trailer. ...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-17-2004, 06:48 AM
Replies: 281
Views: 106,720
Posted By dtbw
Sleep....

While MUCH is dead on with the Airstream designs and associated engineering, there are things that simply scream for improvement. A/S will not pay for changing out the fan as the factory design does...
Forum: Parts Archive 06-05-2004, 09:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By dtbw
Contact Dometic

Saigon,
I would contact dometic (www.dometic.com (https://www.dometic.com)) with the model # for the Penguin as well as the part# on the existing control board. The newer Penguins have changed to...
Forum: Parts Archive 06-04-2004, 09:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,677
Posted By dtbw
Penguin or BayBreeze?

As Dometic Penguin are a relatively recent AC unit, I assume you are really looking for an Armstrong BayBreeze unit. Those were used for 20 years or so. The design was exclusive to A/S. Remarkable...
Forum: On The Road... 06-03-2004, 04:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,192
Posted By dtbw
Second the recommendations

Crazylev,
Like Stefrobrts, we have the BAL leveler as well as the BAL compression chock. The leveler works great and is sure easier than trying to get JUST the right amount of chocks under the...
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