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Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-24-2012, 06:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,325
Posted By nsteel
They are thinking you should tow anything but a...

They are thinking you should tow anything but a lawnmower behind an SUV.. There is no way a jeep or your Mercedes is a qualified tow vehicle for that 27. Wait until they start making campers go...
Forum: Windows & Screens 11-20-2011, 07:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,949
Posted By nsteel
We had all the windows done with 5% limo tint....

We had all the windows done with 5% limo tint. Worked well in the heat but a little dark inside. It was 3M film done by a tint shop. I didn't want the 'do it yourself tint' as I have seen too many...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-14-2011, 05:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,604
Posted By nsteel
I've used that for removing painted on lettering...

I've used that for removing painted on lettering on a door of a truck I owned. Did take the letter paint right off and did not damage the auto finish. Didn't leave it on very long. You have to use...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 09-17-2011, 06:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,411
Posted By nsteel
Wow what a mess.. don't forget to check for leaks...

Wow what a mess.. don't forget to check for leaks on those pano windows and the rear trim band.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-16-2011, 11:21 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 47,619
Posted By nsteel
It's been a while but I seem to remember that its...

It's been a while but I seem to remember that its normal for the brake controller to send pulses. I asked the question when I put a test plug on the 7 way and the light flashed. I had a prodigy...
Forum: Boondocking 07-08-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,725
Posted By nsteel
That's interesting you say Onstar was cellular...

That's interesting you say Onstar was cellular based. I asked the exact question when talking to Onstar about an emergency and they said they are satellite service and we would have no problem in a...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 07-04-2011, 07:46 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,782
Posted By nsteel
I had a Dometic 13.5 that wasn't cooling very...

I had a Dometic 13.5 that wasn't cooling very well and found that the evaporator box inside the unit on the roof was not snapped together and was pulling outside air. Even after snapping it back...
Forum: Full-Timing 07-03-2011, 10:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
Posted By nsteel
Sutallee: I hope you have been following this...

Sutallee: I hope you have been following this current post. https://www.airforums.com/forums/f514/27fb-a-c-cooling-problem-77961.html.
It pretty much sums up what you will be experiencing in hot...
Forum: Full-Timing 07-01-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
Posted By nsteel
Why would you trade a "perfect" one on a new one?...

Why would you trade a "perfect" one on a new one? Did you get bored with no more "bugs" to fix? :D
Forum: Full-Timing 06-30-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
Posted By nsteel
I wouldn't so much say a lemon. Pick any one of...

I wouldn't so much say a lemon. Pick any one of the subject problems I mentioned and do a simple search on the forum and you decide. None of the problems were uncommon. Forgot to add, search...
Forum: Full-Timing 06-30-2011, 09:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,186
Posted By nsteel
Well we loved our Airstream and still love them...

Well we loved our Airstream and still love them but after being on the road an extended period last year and deciding we would sell our home and full time we decided to trade the stream in for a...
Forum: Windows & Screens 06-29-2011, 11:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,974
Posted By nsteel
I have had good luck spraying the screens with...

I have had good luck spraying the screens with bug spray.
Forum: On The Road... 06-29-2011, 11:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,167
Posted By nsteel
We are in Gunnison, the weather is great. At Tall...

We are in Gunnison, the weather is great. At Tall Texan Campground for a month. We were in Bayfield,CO atBayfield Pine River RV. Bayfield is a nice town east of Durango by 17 miles. It's in between...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 02-14-2011, 05:47 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 47,619
Posted By nsteel
Unfortunately unless you bought the trailer new...

Unfortunately unless you bought the trailer new from Airstream with the Actibrake then they would have no responsibility to replace it. Airstream was stepping up for its customers because Actibrake...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-26-2010, 05:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,897
Posted By nsteel
It happened to me although not that bad. I called...

It happened to me although not that bad. I called Reese and they sent me new ones no charge. Every time I'm backing into a site with any kind of sharp turn I just stop and drop the bars off. Not a...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-15-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,410
Posted By nsteel
The update so far is the Actibrake is junk. I...

The update so far is the Actibrake is junk. I arrived at Grants Pass,OR this morning and Siskiyou RV took me right in and first we tried another prodigy controller and it initially did the same...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-14-2010, 07:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,410
Posted By nsteel
I scanned and attached a pdf of the electrical...

I scanned and attached a pdf of the electrical hookup. The top diagram shows the 30 amp fuse I was referring to. But your right, the in cab controller is telling it to activate whatever circuit its...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-14-2010, 06:40 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,410
Posted By nsteel
I did hook up this morning just to see if...

I did hook up this morning just to see if cleaning up the ground worked, it did not. I have a booklet for the actibrake unit and it shows on the basic electrical layout that it take in power from two...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-14-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,410
Posted By nsteel
The TV is a 2005 2500HD Silverado (Duramax) with...

The TV is a 2005 2500HD Silverado (Duramax) with a Prodigy controller.
All the wheels are locking up, not just one.
Actuator is "synced" every morning we leave.
The trouble started after a full...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 09-13-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,410
Posted By nsteel
Actibrake failure, help...

I have had intermittent problems with my brakes since new with them grabbing but not locking up when lightly applying the truck brakes. It would happen at random times and usually clear up in a day...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 09-02-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,857
Posted By nsteel
I have a leak somewhere and it may be the bumper...

I have a leak somewhere and it may be the bumper area. Back a couple of years ago i tracked down the leak to the panoramic windows leaking. I sealed them up and it seemed like everything was dry. We...
Forum: On The Road... 08-18-2010, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By nsteel
Thanks for the replies, Looks like time wise it...

Thanks for the replies, Looks like time wise it probably the same so we plan on going around and not worrying about it.
Phil
Forum: On The Road... 08-17-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,862
Posted By nsteel
Airstream on a WA state ferry?

We are currently in Anacortes, WA after a 10 day stay and planning on moving on down to Poulsbo, WA tomorrow. My question is does anyone have any experience with the Keystone, Port Townsend route and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-12-2010, 08:14 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,893
Posted By nsteel
Our AC never really cooled well and never really...

Our AC never really cooled well and never really got rid of the humidity. One day I went up top, removed the cover to check things out and found the split cover around the evaporator not snapped...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-25-2010, 05:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,003
Posted By nsteel
Is your shower leaking? Not sure where it's...

Is your shower leaking? Not sure where it's located in your Safari. But our 27' classic was leaking around the seams in the metal shower door frame and water would leak down behind the wood panel...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-04-2010, 03:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,376
Posted By nsteel
Thought I would pass along. Found out what the...

Thought I would pass along.
Found out what the problem was. I took the board out and bench tested it inside the house and the relay worked and powered the fan terminal. Went outside connected it up...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-03-2010, 10:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,376
Posted By nsteel
I should clarify, the blower (fan) does not come...

I should clarify, the blower (fan) does not come on at all. Power to the board, no power out to the blower.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-03-2010, 10:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,376
Posted By nsteel
Hydro Flame furnace blower quit working won't start

I have a Atwood Hydro Flame 8525 IV that just failed. I had been using it off and on because i keep the heat on when its in the driveway and the temps drop. Yesterday when I went to check I heard the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 12-13-2009, 05:43 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,457
Posted By nsteel
I did the same thing. Adjusted it until it...

I did the same thing. Adjusted it until it quieted down and it works better now.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-24-2009, 06:39 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,240
Posted By nsteel
We have double sinks in our 27FB. For us the...

We have double sinks in our 27FB. For us the front to back queen bed sold us on the 27. We didn't want to climb out the end of the bed or over each other when we get up in the middle of the night....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-12-2009, 01:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,325
Posted By nsteel
I get about 12-13 mpg towing a 27 Classic and...

I get about 12-13 mpg towing a 27 Classic and 18-19 not towing with a Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison. I'm surprised you get 11 empty, do you mean an empty but still towed trailer?
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 07-31-2009, 05:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,176
Posted By nsteel
I used the stuff from Lowes and cut it slightly...

I used the stuff from Lowes and cut it slightly larger than the inside windows and just push it into the edges and it stays well without any Velcro.
Forum: Refrigerators 05-26-2009, 08:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By nsteel
On propane

On propane
Forum: Refrigerators 05-26-2009, 04:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,122
Posted By nsteel
Adjusting gas pressure

I have had an issue with my refrigerator not cooling well on gas while underway. I start out at 33 degrees and it heats up to 58 or so on a 80 degree day. After a little research i thought I should...
Forum: On The Road... 04-17-2009, 07:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By nsteel
I really appreciate the replies and some good...

I really appreciate the replies and some good choices.
I'm sorry you had all that camera equipment stolen. One year I stayed on canal st and parked in the hotel lot across the street and had the...
Forum: On The Road... 04-17-2009, 07:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,228
Posted By nsteel
New Orleans Campgrounds

We are taking a two week trip and will stop in New Orleans area for a few days. Any recommendations on where to stay? I read some older posts from years ago and wondered if anyone had more up to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-04-2009, 05:43 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,715
Posted By nsteel
I have a Chevy with a Duramax. Even though...

I have a Chevy with a Duramax. Even though Cummins is a good engine it sounds like a coffee can full of ball bearings rattling.. Ford is only slightly quieter but not by much. Back in 86 I owned a...
Forum: The Pet Forum 01-08-2009, 05:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,908
Posted By nsteel
The problem is the owners for seeking out an...

The problem is the owners for seeking out an agressive breed and training them to fight. The trailer park (not airstream) down the road seems to be a training and breeding ground for pitbulls....
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 01-05-2009, 05:42 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 40,956
Posted By nsteel
One of the reasons we bought the 27 was the fore...

One of the reasons we bought the 27 was the fore aft bed. The 25 had it side to side and meant the inside person had to do acrobats to get out.. For us we didn't need to look any further. We have had...
Forum: On The Road... 11-03-2008, 02:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,843
Posted By nsteel
Miami Boat Show, any campgrounds near?

We are planning to go to the Miami Boat show in February 12th- 16th. In the past~ pre-airstream we drove there and stayed near the airport in a hotel and it was an easy commute to the show near the...
Forum: On The Road... 11-03-2008, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By nsteel
Thanks for all the good replies we had a great...

Thanks for all the good replies we had a great trip.
Stayed in Asheville a couple of nights at Bear Creek campground good location and great Farmers market. Then we stayed two nights at Elkmont...
Forum: On The Road... 10-16-2008, 01:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By nsteel
If we go from Asheville to 441 and enter the park...

If we go from Asheville to 441 and enter the park from the south is there any roads I should avoid? My truck pulls fine up grades. Go through Maggie Valley?
Is Smokemont worth a stay? I will try to...
Forum: On The Road... 10-15-2008, 08:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By nsteel
thanks for all the good suggestions. I was...

thanks for all the good suggestions. I was thinking entering the park from the south and going north through Gatlinburg etc. Is there any roads that I shouldnt tow on? Are there campgrounds within...
Forum: On The Road... 10-14-2008, 09:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,251
Posted By nsteel
smoky mountain trip

we are leaving for a week saturday from eastern nc out to Asheville nc then to the smoky mtns. We have never been there can anyone suggest a good itinerary? No schedule other than be home in 9 days....
Forum: Refrigerators 09-29-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,499
Posted By nsteel
Where in Home Depot do they sell 12v fans?

Where in Home Depot do they sell 12v fans?
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-09-2008, 05:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,571
Posted By nsteel
I think a pad is a good idea and if you don't...

I think a pad is a good idea and if you don't mind me asking, how is the screening detailed? Is the pad next to your garage?

Some people have asked why have a HOA and it really comes down to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-08-2008, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,571
Posted By nsteel
Airstream Friendly Subdivision??

I have an idea and thought I would throw it out in the Airstream community for input.

Some history first, I live in a subdivision that has a HOA and covenants that restrict RV’s, boats, utility...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 08-09-2008, 06:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,098
Posted By nsteel
If there isn't a crease it may come out with a...

If there isn't a crease it may come out with a suction cup dent puller, just wet the cup and the aluminum so it adheres better and pull away. It may also be better when the aluminum cools down and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-01-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,511
Posted By nsteel
I am anxious to see how the head of Reese...

I am anxious to see how the head of Reese responds when you call him today. Hopefully we can get a final answer and solution. Please let us know what they say.
Thanks
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-30-2008, 06:26 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 68,511
Posted By nsteel
Accident with an under-hitched trailer?

Another thing to think about is if there was an accident and the dealer installed a 600# hitch on a combination where the manuafacturer (Reese)required a 1000# hitch then the dealer would have to...
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