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Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-18-2023, 10:16 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 23,040
Posted By Lucky Tom
Dodge is putting the half-size diesel in half ton...

Dodge is putting the half-size diesel in half ton pickups and men I have spoken to about MPG when towing are not happy at all. It seem the MPG drops to amounts equal to full size trucks, with a lot...
Forum: Tires 09-14-2021, 12:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,398
Posted By Lucky Tom
Thought about using Fix A Flat.

Thought about using Fix A Flat.
Forum: Tires 09-14-2021, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,398
Posted By Lucky Tom
Endurance ST225 75 R15 sidewall failure

This happened yesterday while towing a 30ft 2018 Flying Cloud. I stopped as soon as I heard a loud pop like a gunshot.
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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-31-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 53,192
Posted By Lucky Tom
What I like to do is keep one unit on a/c and the...

What I like to do is keep one unit on a/c and the other on fan. Then I switch sometime, try it, you will like it!
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-31-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,568
Posted By Lucky Tom
How do you get the old style vents? I modified 4...

How do you get the old style vents? I modified 4 of the current ones.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-31-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 60,560
Posted By Lucky Tom
Adding a third return air entry, has anybody...

Adding a third return air entry, has anybody discussed this? I thought in the center between the two existing ports.
Let me know I am not the only one who wants to add a third in between those two....
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 04-28-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 11,829
Posted By Lucky Tom
In an RV the difference between a regular oven...

In an RV the difference between a regular oven and a convection oven is this: A regular oven operates using propane and can bake or cook at a campsite without electricity. When an RV has a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-24-2021, 07:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,074
Posted By Lucky Tom
Thanks,

These are all great, guys. It looks like what we will have is a Mobile Parts Department specific to our own rigs.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-24-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,074
Posted By Lucky Tom
Uncle Bob, nice list! There is not that much...

Uncle Bob, nice list! There is not that much overkill there. Folks, Bob's list is a good starter list then whittle it down so you can fit the stuff into your TV and camper.

In places like...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-24-2021, 06:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,074
Posted By Lucky Tom
Looks like your list covers a lot. I was a...

Looks like your list covers a lot. I was a traffic signal technician for 38 years in a previous life, a radio repairman for active duty Army before that. Knowing your equipment well and being...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-24-2021, 05:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,074
Posted By Lucky Tom
Thanks, good post. I bought my spare, w/h board...

Thanks, good post.
I bought my spare, w/h board on Amazon for $160, the new and improved Dometic just like the one I bought in the middle of nowwhere for $220.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-18-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,074
Posted By Lucky Tom
Looks like your list covers a lot. I was a...

Looks like your list covers a lot. I was a traffic signal technician for 38 years in a previous life, a radio repairman for active duty Army before that. Knowing your equipment well and being...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-18-2021, 07:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,074
Posted By Lucky Tom
The nights were in the 40s.

The nights were in the 40s.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-18-2021, 01:53 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,074
Posted By Lucky Tom
Critical repair parts list

----I am putting together a box of critical replacement parts because we were camped at Big Bend National Park when we had the control board of the water heater fail on our 2018 Flying Cloud. These...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 12-19-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,366
Posted By Lucky Tom
A cooling vent, to rid the fridge of unwanted...

A cooling vent, to rid the fridge of unwanted heat.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
AtomicNo13, on the icing up scenario, since my...

AtomicNo13, on the icing up scenario, since my unit would run in the Heatpump mode I ran it like that for a few minutes until really warm air was blowing into the camper. I deduced since I was...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-08-2019, 10:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
It seems there was nothing wrong with my unit or...

It seems there was nothing wrong with my unit or wiring. I did buy a ladder in case I needed to look inside the unit at the next ac failure. The good news is there has been no ac failure since the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-05-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
The 5 degree drop in temp today is allowing the...

The 5 degree drop in temp today is allowing the unit to operate.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-05-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
I talked to the US customer support with Dometic....

I talked to the US customer support with Dometic. Was told by their tech the problem was external, likely was inference by cell phone charger, fans, etc. So much for that.
Forum: Awnings 08-05-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,509
Posted By Lucky Tom
RIP off, on a grand scale.

RIP off, on a grand scale.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-05-2019, 01:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
Xrvr, that's okay. Thunderstorms in the area so...

Xrvr, that's okay. Thunderstorms in the area so temps here are about 5 degrees lower than recent days. The unit is still running fine. The last two days it was already kaput by now.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-05-2019, 11:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
Foiled Again, when I see this in my work the...

Foiled Again, when I see this in my work the screw does not appear loose. To try and eliminate these problems the screw needs to be turned left to loosen it a little and then retightened.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-05-2019, 11:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
It runs from 5:30 PM until 1:30 PM the next day. ...

It runs from 5:30 PM until 1:30 PM the next day. Of course the thermostat cycles it on and off when needed but by 11AM it is running continuously, we have the temp setting at around 70. It is...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 07:56 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
So guys, to sum it up, yesterday (Sun) our AC...

So guys, to sum it up, yesterday (Sun) our AC went out at 1:30 PM give or take 5 minutes and came back on at 5:30 PM give or take 5 minutes. Today, (Mon) it did the same thing. Off at 1:30 and back...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 07:43 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
No Easy Start. An Easy Start would also be part...

No Easy Start. An Easy Start would also be part in the circuit starting the compressor during Heatpump operation. This is why I am able to rule out anything neccessary for Heatpump operation...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 04:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
The heat pump and air conditioner use the same...

The heat pump and air conditioner use the same components, switching is done by opening and closing valves to redirect the freon. The evaporator becomes the condenser and vice versa. They will find...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 03:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
No ice buildup at all dropped inside ADB and...

No ice buildup at all dropped inside ADB and bottom plate no ice at all on evaporate coils. Heat related I am sure and with the Heat Pump mode working it would thaw any ice fast. The Heatpump mode...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 02:50 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
In this heat the ac has not seen low in months. ...

In this heat the ac has not seen low in months. Continously running oh high before it shut down both days.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 02:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
Comment should read put thermostat on heatpump...

Comment should read put thermostat on heatpump and it two minutes it blows warm air.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 02:30 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
Wayne and Sam both Sat and Sun stopped about...

Wayne and Sam both Sat and Sun stopped about 1:30. Both days carbon copy temp wise.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 02:29 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
Hello again. On this ac issue I find the heat...

Hello again. On this ac issue I find the heat pump runs fine. Pump thermostat on Heatpump and set for a few degrees higher than inside and in two minutes the heatpump is working and starts blowing...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-04-2019, 01:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,489
Posted By Lucky Tom
Air conditioner failure 2nd day

At about the same time today the ac quit. Around 1:30. The outside temp was 88 and it was holding the inside temp to 74. Then it quit. Some condensate water came down inside and outside.

It...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-30-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,513
Posted By Lucky Tom
After a storm has delivered driving winds and...

After a storm has delivered driving winds and rain is when we see the water, however this is not often. The average rain never gets inside. Now that I see the tiny crack in the trough near where...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-30-2018, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,513
Posted By Lucky Tom
I am getting somewhere. The three very long...

I am getting somewhere. The three very long bolts are out now and the large gray plastic pan has been removed. I see somebody has worked on this before to try and stop the leak, a lot of sealant...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-30-2018, 10:52 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,513
Posted By Lucky Tom
2009 Flying cloud, 23 ft. I now have the bottom...

2009 Flying cloud, 23 ft. I now have the bottom cover off.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-30-2018, 10:50 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,513
Posted By Lucky Tom
I have found all the screws, now the bottom cover...

I have found all the screws, now the bottom cover is off. I see the bolts which hold the unit to the roof.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-30-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,513
Posted By Lucky Tom
water entering airstream from around dometic air conditioner, not condensate water

I want to check the seal between the dometic air conditioner and the roof. water enters into airstream from blowing rain or water hose from washing top.

Do I check this by removing the bottom...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 04-09-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,914
Posted By Lucky Tom
For $249 I now have all the old 10 year old...

For $249 I now have all the old 10 year old material gone and get to enjoy all the attributes of new technology. Plastic gets old and brittle so I knew it was a matter of time before all of it would...
Forum: 1969 - 1973 Safari 08-31-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,573
Posted By Lucky Tom
Sorry to hear about your tire trouble, however. ....

Sorry to hear about your tire trouble, however. . .
I am still using the 14 inch Goodyear Marathon ST, I now have between 25,000 and 30,000 miles on them. We returned a month ago from a 12,340 mile...
Forum: 1969 - 1973 Safari 08-31-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,573
Posted By Lucky Tom
mcomeaux, what air sensor did you use?

mcomeaux, what air sensor did you use?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-30-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,160
Posted By Lucky Tom
I towed my 23 ft Airstream Flying Cloud with a...

I towed my 23 ft Airstream Flying Cloud with a Land Rover Discovery. I had the power I needed but because of the length (wheelbase too short) I had to get a full size truck. If you are only making...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 01-24-2017, 06:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,485
Posted By Lucky Tom
Go to youtube, I just watched it being done to...

Go to youtube, I just watched it being done to the rear of a moving van, drilling a hole is drilling a hole. With a typical hole saw you have a pilot bit which makes your starter hole. Just make...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 01-24-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,485
Posted By Lucky Tom
Artic fox, I also have that same bike rack and I...

Artic fox, I also have that same bike rack and I will consider doing that rather than making a hole, my system arrives 27 Jan and it is wired, just one cable travels from the hitch/tongue area I...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 01-24-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,485
Posted By Lucky Tom
MaineStreamer, did you install a wired or...

MaineStreamer, did you install a wired or wireless? Hope you answer wired, I am in search of tips for the wired kind.
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 01-24-2017, 06:06 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,485
Posted By Lucky Tom
On backing: The military teaches it this way. ...

On backing: The military teaches it this way. Start with the tow vehicle and trailer straight. Use basically one hand to steer while backing. So whichever hand you want to use, place that hand at...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 01-24-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,332
Posted By Lucky Tom
IndianaDanO, I too have opted for a wired system,...

IndianaDanO, I too have opted for a wired system, mine arrives on 27 Jan. Now to get out there and figure out how I will route the cable. With mine there is a hookup harness which will be located...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 01-24-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,271
Posted By Lucky Tom
Wanderingduo, isn't this only for a vehicle? I...

Wanderingduo, isn't this only for a vehicle? I see no way it can work with an Airstream.
The peralauto thing.
Forum: On The Road... 01-22-2017, 12:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,309
Posted By Lucky Tom
Great photos! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A...

Great photos!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Airstream Forums mobile app (https://r.tapatalk.com/byo?rid=84331)
Forum: On The Road... 01-10-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,309
Posted By Lucky Tom
Camping in Canada and Alaska

Come first week of May we are leaving from Alabama with final destination Denali National Park and various places in Alaska. I have looked at the suggested routes that GPS devices show. We are...
Forum: On The Road... 01-10-2017, 11:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,350
Posted By Lucky Tom
Airstream dealers with great service centers...

Airstream dealers with great service centers along the Gulf.
https://www.foleyrvcenter.com/
https://www.dixierv.com/index.asp
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