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Forum: On The Road... 07-31-2009, 10:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By Muddy Waters
Thanks, Gaylejoe. Not letting us drive through...

Thanks, Gaylejoe. Not letting us drive through made it seem sort of mysterious and cult-like. The campground looked really gorgeous from where we were, though.
I don't think I could convince my...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-22-2009, 10:46 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,759
Posted By Muddy Waters
So true. My daughter and her husband were hiking...

So true. My daughter and her husband were hiking up in the hills behind where we live in civilized Ashland, OR. They were on a trail where houses were interspersed on either side - swing sets,...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-21-2009, 12:28 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,759
Posted By Muddy Waters
Carol, you sound like a very interesting lady. ...

Carol, you sound like a very interesting lady. :flowers: I am originally from NYC and now live in Oregon by way of California. My family are all city dwellers who think the Great OUtdoors is two...
Forum: On The Road... 07-21-2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,011
Posted By Muddy Waters
I made reservations to stay at two Oregon SP...

I made reservations to stay at two Oregon SP campgrounds a few months ago. Good thing! I called to arrange for longer stays and they were booked, booked, booked. All of the Oregon coast SP...
Forum: On The Road... 07-21-2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,252
Posted By Muddy Waters
We are staying at Loon Lake at the moment. The...

We are staying at Loon Lake at the moment. The place is FULL of kids, all with smiles and having a ball. We're on our own so it's a bit noisier than we would prefer, but if our kids were young it...
Forum: On The Road... 07-21-2009, 11:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 986
Posted By Muddy Waters
Campground Memberships

We are camping at Loon Lake, Oregon at present and have been cruising around (always on the lookout for our next place to stay) and found ourselves in Florence yesterday. There was the most...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 01-25-2009, 11:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By Muddy Waters
Thanks so much, you guys. We wound up finding...

Thanks so much, you guys. We wound up finding the original manufacturer, who remembered the original purchaser. He sent us a replacement as it was under warrantee. We returned the defective one and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-08-2009, 11:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By Muddy Waters
The comments so far have been very helpful. I...

The comments so far have been very helpful. I hope to see some more.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-08-2009, 12:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,242
Posted By Muddy Waters
Private Campground Memberships

There are a lot of ads for private campground memberships on the web for places like 'Thousand Trails', etc. What's the story about these places? Are they worth paying for a spot in addition to...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-05-2009, 03:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,926
Posted By Muddy Waters
We have a dent in the front left of our Bambi. ...

We have a dent in the front left of our Bambi. We purchased it that way. The small suction-cup device we bought at Harbor Freight didn't help much so we took it to our RV place. They said the...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-30-2008, 09:52 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,848
Posted By Muddy Waters
We found our 19' Bambi and have taken it out...

We found our 19' Bambi and have taken it out twice so far, with two more trips planned this summer for five days each. It is perfect for two of us and our little dog except for one thing. My DH...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 06-13-2008, 09:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,662
Posted By Muddy Waters
Safety Camera/LCD Monitor

Woe is us. We inherited a tv camera/monitor-safety system when we bought our Airstream. We spend $400 to have it installed, with the camera mounted on the back window of our 19' Bambi and wired up...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-13-2008, 09:14 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,490
Posted By Muddy Waters
Amen, Sarge. We regard that first trip as our...

Amen, Sarge. We regard that first trip as our 'dummy run' which allowed us to figure out the dos and don'ts, needs and wants. I'm thinkin' we have a few more 'dummy runs' ahead of us. :rolleyes:
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-12-2008, 10:03 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,490
Posted By Muddy Waters
THANK YOU, AirsDream. Done and done. Bought two...

THANK YOU, AirsDream. Done and done. Bought two ten-footers. :wally:
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-12-2008, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,932
Posted By Muddy Waters
Just ordered one to have on hand 'just in case'. ...

Just ordered one to have on hand 'just in case'. :)
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-12-2008, 09:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,932
Posted By Muddy Waters
Thanks again for some useful information. I did...

Thanks again for some useful information. I did figure out that it wasn't 'Thetco' but 'Thetford' and that made it somewhat easier to find them online. I ordered two ten-foot hoses. Now I need to...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-11-2008, 07:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,490
Posted By Muddy Waters
Okay so we took our initial journey in the A/S...

Okay so we took our initial journey in the A/S and all went well, including the sewage mysteries. One thing we found is we need a new sewer hose. I was told that Valtrec doesn't fit too well on an...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-11-2008, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,932
Posted By Muddy Waters
It is impossible to find Thetco products, at...

It is impossible to find Thetco products, at least on Google. Will have to check and see if the Valterra fits our 2002 Bambi.

What about 'Blue Line'? Will those fit, does anyone think?
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-11-2008, 10:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,932
Posted By Muddy Waters
INVALUABLE advice on here. Keep it coming. Who...

INVALUABLE advice on here. Keep it coming. Who knew buying a sewer hose had so many aspects to it?!
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-10-2008, 08:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,932
Posted By Muddy Waters
Black water sewage hose

We need a new waste hose. Of course, there are many choices; four types of hose and several different lengths. We have a 19 ft. Bambi. Do we need the ultimate, nuclear-attack proof hose? If so,...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-05-2008, 01:28 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 249,523
Posted By Muddy Waters
WE DID IT! We took our Bambi out on its maiden...

WE DID IT! We took our Bambi out on its maiden voyage for three days and it was really fun. There was one night of rain and it sure was cozy inside. We couldn't get the fridge to turn on but it...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-30-2008, 10:59 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,572
Posted By Muddy Waters
We picked it up yesterday after being serviced...

We picked it up yesterday after being serviced (and having the rear-mounted live-camera installed). They tried to pull out the dent and although it still looks like a dent, it's a little better than...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-30-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,014
Posted By Muddy Waters
:bb: We picked up our trailer yesterday from...

:bb: We picked up our trailer yesterday from being serviced and though they tried to get out the dent, only part of it came out. Oh well. We'll just have to live with it or try our own solutions,...
Forum: On The Road... 05-29-2008, 10:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,538
Posted By Muddy Waters
Cowabunga. How did you keep the pipes from...

Cowabunga. How did you keep the pipes from freezing so you could have water inside the trailer?
Forum: On The Road... 05-29-2008, 10:12 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 334,998
Posted By Muddy Waters
We're going on our 'maiden voyage' with our 2002...

We're going on our 'maiden voyage' with our 2002 19' Bambi this weekend. The suggestions on here have been great. I even know what most of the items are for. :rolleyes:

So this is it. We'll...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-29-2008, 09:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,014
Posted By Muddy Waters
I loved that idea and would try it but can't...

I loved that idea and would try it but can't access from the inside of the A/S.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-29-2008, 09:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,572
Posted By Muddy Waters
Wow, you guys are awesome. My DH and I will look...

Wow, you guys are awesome. My DH and I will look through all the suggestions and try a few things. Of course, the dent doesn't bother him as much as it bothers me so anything that requires the...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-28-2008, 10:54 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,572
Posted By Muddy Waters
hERE IT IS: ...

hERE IT IS:
https://patrickh.smugmug.com/photos/212577840_ZjTaj-L.jpg
Forum: Member Introductions 05-28-2008, 10:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,014
Posted By Muddy Waters
Wow, this is a two-year old thread. I just...

Wow, this is a two-year old thread. I just started a thread about a dent in my Bambi and was interested to see the replies on this one.

So, how did this one work out?
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-28-2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,572
Posted By Muddy Waters
Thanks for that advice - will post a pic ASAP.

Thanks for that advice - will post a pic ASAP.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-27-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,572
Posted By Muddy Waters
Fixing a Dent

We bought our 2002 A/S Bambi with a dent in the front, just above the bumper skirt. The estimate we were given for fixing it was $4,000. :eek: We picked up a $7 tool to attach to the dent with...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-27-2008, 09:42 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,490
Posted By Muddy Waters
Uh, thanks. A lot. Anybody wanna buy a 2002...

Uh, thanks. A lot.

Anybody wanna buy a 2002 Bambi? Must go list it now, CUL8R. :cry:
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-26-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,490
Posted By Muddy Waters
All of this advice has been invaluable. When we...

All of this advice has been invaluable. When we take the A/S out of mothballs, I'm going to reread this and jot down some notes. It should be fine even if it seems rather daunting at first.

I...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-26-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,490
Posted By Muddy Waters
Excellent, Lewster! I may print off your post...

Excellent, Lewster! I may print off your post and bring it with us as a reference sheet.

I thought there was gold in the Black Hills? :bb:
Forum: Our Community 02-28-2008, 10:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,683
Posted By Muddy Waters
The newest one arrived yesterday and I must say...

The newest one arrived yesterday and I must say it was very enjoyable. It gave me some ideas and had some good advertising too (a place to buy sheets!!). I'll hang on to it and build up a...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-28-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 249,523
Posted By Muddy Waters
Lisat, you sound like a lotta fun! After...

Lisat, you sound like a lotta fun!

After spending about twenty-five years raising three children within a happy marriage, we've got one more left who's due to leave in two years for college. I am...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-21-2008, 12:56 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,219
Posted By Muddy Waters
We have some family obligations between now and...

We have some family obligations between now and the first week of April, then we're on 'Baby Watch' until Himself chooses to arrive. :flowers: After that event, we can start think about taking our...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-18-2008, 11:08 AM
Replies: 818
Views: 64,267
Posted By Muddy Waters
Thanks, Globie. I really did have this fantasy...

Thanks, Globie. I really did have this fantasy that 'full hook ups' meant the black tank turns into a magical potty which, when flushed, cleans itself out. :o

I should know there's no such thing...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-17-2008, 10:35 AM
Replies: 818
Views: 64,267
Posted By Muddy Waters
Thanks for all your support. I like the A/S...

Thanks for all your support. I like the A/S crowd so far. It seems like there will be bat-talions of them showing up on April 10. :cool:

On SOB RV forum, I asked what 'full hookups' meant. My...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-17-2008, 10:31 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,219
Posted By Muddy Waters
Thanks, Big DEE and Fryz. We may drag some of...

Thanks, Big DEE and Fryz. We may drag some of our teenagers with us and it would be nice for them (and us) if they could utilize available facilities rather than crowd us in our 19' Bambi. We...
Forum: Our Community 02-17-2008, 10:26 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,683
Posted By Muddy Waters
Yanno what, after reading a few posts I may just...

Yanno what, after reading a few posts I may just have to spring and get a subscription for Trailer Life as well as Airstream Life. Thanks, Davidz!
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-16-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 818
Views: 64,267
Posted By Muddy Waters
Hello, Neil, yes I did find the Lava Beds thread....

Hello, Neil, yes I did find the Lava Beds thread. Hopefully by the time we find our way there we'll have sufficient knowledge about how the black water tank works that we won't lose any new friends....
Forum: Our Community 02-16-2008, 04:22 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,683
Posted By Muddy Waters
Stefroberts

Thanks for the support, Stef. We feel pretty wimpy about it but it's nice to know we really are just being sensible.

The weather is beginning to look nice. Once our grandson arrives in early...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-16-2008, 04:07 PM
Replies: 94
Views: 9,219
Posted By Muddy Waters
Good lookin' place, and not too far from where we...

Good lookin' place, and not too far from where we live. The site didn't have too much information about facilities, so may I ask a question or two?

Are there hot showers and bathrooms onsite? ...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-16-2008, 03:52 PM
Replies: 818
Views: 64,267
Posted By Muddy Waters
We're newbies to the whole Airstream enchilada. ...

We're newbies to the whole Airstream enchilada. Our 2002 19' Bambi has been sitting in mothballs since we bought it last October. Now I see there's an A/S rally in NorCal which would be great for...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-09-2008, 09:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,997
Posted By Muddy Waters
You guys sound like amiable fanatics. I love my...

You guys sound like amiable fanatics. I love my DH but wish he was more into 'guy' stuff. I worry about us taking our A/S out for the first time this spring. He has two master's degrees and is...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-07-2008, 02:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,997
Posted By Muddy Waters
Welcome, new 'Streamer. Er, great to have you...

Welcome, new 'Streamer. Er, great to have you here. :)
Forum: Our Community 02-07-2008, 01:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,683
Posted By Muddy Waters
Stef, I just realized you're in WA and must be...

Stef, I just realized you're in WA and must be referring to somewhere north of us. My excuse for not venturing out in that direction is the Sexton Mountain Pass. It's not as notorious as the...
Forum: Our Community 02-07-2008, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,683
Posted By Muddy Waters
Hi, Stef. Our problem is the Siskiyou Pass here...

Hi, Stef. Our problem is the Siskiyou Pass here in beautiful southern Oregon. When things get remotely ugly, ODOT likes to close it. Either that or chains are required to drive through it. NorCal...
Forum: Our Community 02-04-2008, 09:35 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,683
Posted By Muddy Waters
Wonderin' about magazines

Hello to all.

We bought our 2002 Bambi last October and it's been sitting quietly in storage ever since. The 'travel season' is just around the corner and I was wondering about all the...
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