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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-30-2013, 01:29 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 39,328
Posted By bernermom
My husband is set on Fords so I did not look at...

My husband is set on Fords so I did not look at the Rams. But I do like the look from seeing them on the road.

We did purchase the F150 EcoBoost 4x4 with the Super Crew Cab yesterday. And today...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-29-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 39,328
Posted By bernermom
we are looking at the F150 with Super Crew Cab...

we are looking at the F150 with Super Crew Cab 4x4 with the Eco Boost engine. I drive a Rav4 and have had a few Toyota vehicles that I have been very happy with. Can anyone tell me if the back of...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-08-2011, 09:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,212
Posted By bernermom
Thanks, I found one post mentioning a similar...

Thanks, I found one post mentioning a similar problem, the part they listed was ShurFlow part #183-020-14, I will check with Airstream and see if that is correct. Not having any luck finding that...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-08-2011, 06:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,996
Posted By bernermom
city water intake replacement

Where did you find the part you mentioned-ShurFlow part #183-020-14.
We hit our fence and damaged the fresh water intake on our 2008 Safari SS SE, and I think it may be the same part.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-08-2011, 06:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,212
Posted By bernermom
Need city water intake replacement

We had a bit of a too close encounter with our fence, and damaged our fresh water intake. We also tore off the cover to the electric outlet. We have a 2008 25' Safari.

We are trying to...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-09-2011, 09:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By bernermom
Finally got this resolved. Thanks Ken for the...

Finally got this resolved. Thanks Ken for the suggestion to call Samsung.

They told us that the problem sounded like the 'capaciter', and if we shipped it to their service center, they would...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-28-2010, 03:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By bernermom
Thanks Ken I will call Sansung. I did try the...

Thanks Ken I will call Sansung. I did try the input select button, and nothing happened.

It is proving to be hard to find a TV that will fit anyway. The mounting bracket is 200mm X 100mm and...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-28-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By bernermom
Nevermind this question, I found that my computer...

Nevermind this question, I found that my computer plug worked on the TV. Tested pluged into our house power, and the TV still had the blue and red lights blinking even when you were not pressing the...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-28-2010, 12:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By bernermom
Are you saying that the new TV will be able to...

Are you saying that the new TV will be able to attach to the wall mount, but not the swing out arm that is currently on the TV? Or should it mount to that swing arm?

Thanks
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-28-2010, 12:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By bernermom
We tried to plug the TV into house power, but the...

We tried to plug the TV into house power, but the TV does not have a cord. The cord to the TV is from the trailer, and plugs directly into the back of the TV. It is not a normal three prong...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-26-2010, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By bernermom
Thanks for the tips, have been very busy with the...

Thanks for the tips, have been very busy with the holdiays, and have not tried to test with the electric from the house. We are in the middle of a snowstorm, so will probably not do this until next...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-13-2010, 12:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By bernermom
thanks for the info on wall mounts, any ideas on...

thanks for the info on wall mounts, any ideas on how to determine if it was an electrical problem that zapped the TV.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-13-2010, 09:49 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,043
Posted By bernermom
Need advice 23" flatscreen in 08 safari died

My 2008 Safari had a 23" flat screen TV mounted on a swing out arm for viewing from the bedroom. A few weeks ago, while watching it, we heard a sizzle, and then no TV.

We checked the circut...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-26-2008, 12:42 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,910
Posted By bernermom
Great information Doorgunner, and Howie. I...

Great information Doorgunner, and Howie.

I checked the website Anntennaweb.org, what a helpful site! According to them, I should be able to receive some digital signals at my house. There are...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-25-2008, 07:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,910
Posted By bernermom
Our manual does say it has a digital tuner, and...

Our manual does say it has a digital tuner, and so does the Samsung help desk. But I am quite a bit farther from Philadelphia than you are. I am in Cape May County, less than a mile from the...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-22-2008, 07:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,910
Posted By bernermom
I did check and my TV has a digital receiver. I...

I did check and my TV has a digital receiver. I believe all 2008's with the 23" flat screen had digital tuners in the TV's.

I also spoke to Airstream, and they assured me that they would cover...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-21-2008, 12:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,910
Posted By bernermom
Also, for anyone else with the Samsung TV, they...

Also, for anyone else with the Samsung TV, they said you must run the channel programming option first to pick up digital channels. Even after doing that, I did not get digital channels. But it is...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-21-2008, 12:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,910
Posted By bernermom
Actually I have been on the phone with Samsung...

Actually I have been on the phone with Samsung for the last 20 minutes. I called them earlier in the week, but got no where. This time I spent 15 minutes with someone who was very nice,but knew...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-21-2008, 11:47 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,910
Posted By bernermom
According the Samsung, and the dealer, the TV in...

According the Samsung, and the dealer, the TV in my AS has a digital tuner. But I am doubting that, since I cannot even access the digital options in the menu on the TV. But it could also be that...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-21-2008, 11:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,910
Posted By bernermom
Thanks, but I have done all that already, and...

Thanks, but I have done all that already, and still no picture with digital. I have the amp on, am plugged into the ANT tuner, and have adjusted the antenna. When I go to the Menu>Channel>Signal...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-21-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,910
Posted By bernermom
I have a 2008 Safari SS SE with the 23 " digital...

I have a 2008 Safari SS SE with the 23 " digital flat screen and I am not able to pick up digital broadcasts. I know the stations may be different, but one local station did a test this week. The...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 10-09-2008, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,594
Posted By bernermom
I have the 2008 SS SE and it has a shower door...

I have the 2008 SS SE and it has a shower door that retracts into the wall, which is what I think you are describing in this thread. I am also concerned that water from the shower door will be...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-09-2008, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,046
Posted By bernermom
TB, have you installed the LED lights yet?

TB, have you installed the LED lights yet?
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-22-2008, 08:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,046
Posted By bernermom
my overhead light is now on

:)
Thanks TB, now my overhead light is finally turning on. I am sure you are right, my husband was reading about the lights over the dinette and sink, not the ceiling light.

I would love to...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-21-2008, 11:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,046
Posted By bernermom
These are the lights on the ceiling, there are...

These are the lights on the ceiling, there are quite a few of them. Not sure now if they are halogen bulbs or not. In the AS manual it says they bulb is an 1141, which I thought was a incandesent...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-07-2008, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,046
Posted By bernermom
Overhead puck lights

My husband and I were reading about replacing the overhead puck lights with LED and he was doing some 'research' (not sure if I have that name right they are the recessed lights on the ceiling in the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-07-2008, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
Posted By bernermom
Thanks 2Air, what product do you use to...

Thanks 2Air,

what product do you use to polish?

Diane
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-07-2008, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
Posted By bernermom
AH HA! Stainless Steel.....Thanks so much for...

AH HA! Stainless Steel.....Thanks so much for the reply.

Diane
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-07-2008, 02:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,590
Posted By bernermom
Walberize and the front stone shields

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My husband applied Walberize for the first time and he also applied it to the front stone shield panels on our 2008 Safari SE. The stone shield panels are very streaked, and the rest of the AS...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 08-11-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,922
Posted By bernermom
25 ' ss se

We have a 2008 25' SS SE and really love the floor plan. I think you will be very happy with it. The only downside is the bathroom is quite small, hard to sit down and shut the door. I just shut...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 06-25-2008, 07:53 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,922
Posted By bernermom
Make sure to fill you water tank to the top, to...

Make sure to fill you water tank to the top, to make sure it does not leak. Our 08 SS SE leaked when filling the tank, but only when you were almost full.

good luck, and congratulations!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-15-2008, 12:43 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,433
Posted By bernermom
AMEN to that! We learned the hard way what...

AMEN to that! We learned the hard way what happens when you ride the brakes down a hill. It took me several years to get over the fear after losing the brakes after coming down from a mountain. ...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 04-18-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,969
Posted By bernermom
And the Leak goes on.....

We very carefully filled the tank last night for our weekend trip, with my husband in the trailer, head inside the cabinet :o , and me with the hose. I pulled the hose it out as soon as it started...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 04-15-2008, 02:53 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,969
Posted By bernermom
Robert, thanks for the tip on the tune up grease...

Robert, thanks for the tip on the tune up grease and advice on the bulbs and screws. Hope you get that last MAJOR real soon!

2Air, not sure if we have a leak to fix. Once we cleaned up the...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 04-15-2008, 12:29 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,969
Posted By bernermom
Thanks for all the information Gene. You are...

Thanks for all the information Gene. You are becoming quite the pro!

We did try to recreate the leaking we had when filling the tank, but could not do it. We only let it overflow for 20-30...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 04-15-2008, 08:20 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,969
Posted By bernermom
Our first two weekend trips

We have taken our first two weekend trips in the SilverLining. We went to agility trials with our dogs, so it was not really the type of camping that you do when exploring interesting places, but it...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 03-10-2008, 08:45 AM
Replies: 564
Views: 156,057
Posted By bernermom
I see that you do a great deal of desert camping....

I see that you do a great deal of desert camping.

I live in the East, but we plan on taking the SilverLining to Salt Lake City area as my daughter lives there. Last spring my husband visited...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-05-2008, 09:41 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
We had sheltered our 3000 (which was sitting on a...

We had sheltered our 3000 (which was sitting on a platform welded to the back of our old SOB) by putting one of our X-pens around it, and then a tarp over the x-pen.

For the non-dog people out...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-04-2008, 02:00 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
That was a great price Brian, I guess I...

That was a great price Brian, I guess I overpaid!, but not too much anyway. I should get mine in a few days, and hopefully they will not have damage. Were yours double boxed?
I was advised that...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-04-2008, 07:22 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
Bob, I meant that where we live it is sometimes...

Bob, I meant that where we live it is sometimes harder, (or more inconvenient) to get a tank of propane than a tank of gas. But if your 2400 could run on both gas and propane, then getting propane...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-03-2008, 02:16 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
Bob, Just curious if you ever made up your...

Bob,

Just curious if you ever made up your mind on which generator?

I ordered two Honda 2000's today, with the kit to run them together. My husband felt that propane was much harder to come...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-22-2008, 07:57 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
Bob, We originally purchased the 3000 because...

Bob, We originally purchased the 3000 because like you, my husband only wanted to carry one generator,and he felt two were twice as trouble to maintain. He was not concerned about the weight, but now...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-21-2008, 02:04 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
Thanks for the info Robert. I am going to try...

Thanks for the info Robert. I am going to try (operative word her being TRY) to get my husband to read up on this with me, so we can make a decision.

I don't want to void a warrenty on a new...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-21-2008, 09:26 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
I was reading about the conversion to propane. I...

I was reading about the conversion to propane. I do not think my husband would want to do something like that himself, however. With propane being sometimes harder to come by, being able to run on...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-21-2008, 09:18 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
John, great idea about the syphon kit. Our TV...

John, great idea about the syphon kit. Our TV has a 38 gallon tank so we would have plenty of gas. I will mention that to my husband.

Diane
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-21-2008, 09:17 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
Thanks, do you know how many BTU's your AC...

Thanks,

do you know how many BTU's your AC is? I read up on the wheel kit, but my husband's main concern is lifting it into the TV, which is high, (a one ton van). We move it with a dolly, so...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-20-2008, 02:35 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,360
Posted By bernermom
I too was just pondering this issue today. I...

I too was just pondering this issue today. I currently have a Honda 3000, which we bought just a few years ago. Works great, but we have been told it will not power the AC in our 08 25' Safari...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 01-29-2008, 07:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,515
Posted By bernermom
I first saw the AS with all the lights on when we...

I first saw the AS with all the lights on when we went to pick up ours at the dealer. WOW, what a difference the lights made. It felt good that I liked it even more then 6 weeks earlier when we...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 01-28-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,969
Posted By bernermom
Rob, it stinks that you were not treated better...

Rob, it stinks that you were not treated better by the service department at Southwest. The service department at Colonial has been very good to deal with. We averaged about 16 trips a year with...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 01-21-2008, 02:57 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 9,969
Posted By bernermom
Thanks 2Air, I will check with the dealer and...

Thanks 2Air, I will check with the dealer and see if they can do that type of test.

The leak was not so major as to cause interior damage, but I was concerned about the insulation getting wet....
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