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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-04-2014, 09:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 493
Posted By greatlakes
2004 Airstream Safari 25 - Michigan

Title: 2004 Airstream Safari 25 - Michigan
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Trailer is in excellent condition overall. Owner is meticulous about maintenance and has been...
Forum: On The Road... 04-27-2013, 05:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,989
Posted By greatlakes
Ford Expedition Doses a Great Job

I've been towing my 25' Safari for four years all over the country -- 50k miles so far -- with a '10 4x4 Ford Expedition. It has a Reece WD hitch assembly and a sway control bar. The vehicle has a...
Forum: On The Road... 07-14-2012, 12:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,174
Posted By greatlakes
Headed for the Maritimes

We are headed to the Canadian maritimes from mid Aug through most of September. It's the two of us and our setter Tess. We look forward to spend a good six weeks taking in New Bruswick, Nova...
Forum: On The Road... 06-07-2012, 10:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,312
Posted By greatlakes
We were there about six weeks ago. The park is...

We were there about six weeks ago. The park is very nice and the beach is long and wide. Reservations are a must and we saw plenty of folks on stand-by awaiting some cancellation.

We did a state...
Forum: On The Road... 02-26-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 32,680
Posted By greatlakes
Jaquas, Findlay, OH

If you get really bored in JC -- it's easy since there's not much there -- you can head north on I-75 for an hour and visit Jaquas in Findlay, OH. If you like sporting guns, that's the Disney World...
Forum: On The Road... 01-15-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,155
Posted By greatlakes
Thank you

Thank you all for your inputs. We are leaning toward the weeks after Easter in early April. It should be pleasant travel weather, indeed.
I remain open to any additional suggestions.

Frank
Forum: On The Road... 01-13-2012, 09:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,155
Posted By greatlakes
FL to Texas Gulfcoast

We are planning a 3-week trip this spring that will wrap around the Gulf Coast from SW FL to Texas. Two key points of interest is to spend some time in south Louisiana at the best time to savor the...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-14-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,895
Posted By greatlakes
Sealed Wheel Bearings

Any idea what model/model year started using sealed wheel bearings? Thank you in advance.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 06-14-2011, 08:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,424
Posted By greatlakes
Lugnut Cap Spinning

Has anyone had the original AS "beauty" cap over a lugnut spin around the real nut and cannot remove it? If so, how did you deal with it? Cold-chisel it off the nut? Force a 6-pt, deep socket over it...
Forum: On The Road... 06-11-2011, 11:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,112
Posted By greatlakes
Several of the campgrounds we've stayed in out...

Several of the campgrounds we've stayed in out west and in the SW have told us up front that they are in the area of heavy winds and not to leave the owning deployed while away. We've heeded their...
Forum: Tires 06-11-2011, 11:00 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By greatlakes
This is an '04 Safari with the original 16"...

This is an '04 Safari with the original 16" aluminum wheels and new tires. I finally found under the maintenance section of the manual that they call for 85 lb-ft torque for these wheels.

I need...
Forum: On The Road... 06-10-2011, 08:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,165
Posted By greatlakes
My city allows me to bring my AS/boat/etc into my...

My city allows me to bring my AS/boat/etc into my driveway for three days by simply calling them and they issuing a permit number over the phone. That gives me plenty of time to load/unload and do...
Forum: Tires 06-10-2011, 08:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,307
Posted By greatlakes
Wheel Hub

I'm about to change my first tire in my AS. Does the hub cap come off first? If so, how best to take it off and put it back without beating it up with a mallet?

Also, how do I find out what...
Forum: On The Road... 05-23-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2,888
Views: 707,836
Posted By greatlakes
Sometimes our view is compromised. ...

Sometimes our view is compromised.

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Forum: On The Road... 05-18-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,931
Posted By greatlakes
We normally stop/stay there twice a year on our...

We normally stop/stay there twice a year on our way up from FL or down from MI. Their service, both in person and on the phone, has been excellent. Service parts for any equipment be it for cars,...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-12-2011, 04:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,639
Posted By greatlakes
Thank you, pmclemore, a simple solution to an...

Thank you, pmclemore, a simple solution to an annoying problem.

BTW, I received the replacement valve and I just figured out that the tab does not have to be turned all the way forward to close. ...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-07-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,886
Posted By greatlakes
Part No.

The Airstream part number for a direct replacement is 601243. Jackson Center will not sell parts unless you go to their store. We were there last Dec but the valve had not broken off, so I ordered...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-06-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,886
Posted By greatlakes
Fresh Water Tank Drain Valve

I'm looking into replacing the fresh water tank drain cock in my 25' Safari. The tab just broke off. Has anyone done that and is removing a tire necessary to get to it?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-24-2011, 11:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
Posted By greatlakes
Thank you all for the reassurance. I keep...

Thank you all for the reassurance.

I keep them on a handcart with a woodden base in the garage and connected in parallel. Trickle charger with pos lead on one battery and neg on the other.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-24-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,588
Posted By greatlakes
Storing Trailer Without Batteries

Can any harm come to any trailer system by removing the batteries for a couple of months' storage? The batteries will be stored at the house with a trickle charger and checked often.
Forum: On The Road... 12-25-2010, 10:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,510
Posted By greatlakes
Good Trip

The first two nights we stayed at an Ohio SP by Lake Erie (great place) and the Airstream plant in Jackson Cntr, respectively. My biggest concern was the number of campgrounds that seem to be closed...
Forum: On The Road... 11-21-2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,510
Posted By greatlakes
MI to FL in Early Dec.

I need to travel from MI to FL with my AS in tow for the first time this late in the fall. I'm finding that many/most/all the campgrounds in Michigan and OH close by mid-Nov. I suppose it gets easier...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-18-2010, 05:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,684
Posted By greatlakes
I vote for the Ford Expedition

Here's as good a match as you can find for the 25' Safari. The 2010 4x4 Ford Expedition just completed 15,000+ miles of towing our '04 25' Safari over hills (big western mountains) and dales without...
Forum: On The Road... 08-24-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,000
Posted By greatlakes
A stretch of road in Utah where a leaky manure...

A stretch of road in Utah where a leaky manure spreader had just gone through and had paved the right lane with fresh, aromatic cow poop. The whole front of the trailer got plastered and dried up...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-17-2010, 05:44 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,721
Posted By greatlakes
Brian, You cannot go wrong with an F-Series...

Brian,

You cannot go wrong with an F-Series Ford truck sized to your pulling/load carrying requirements. You lose about 400# of tow if you go 4x4 and another 3-400# with the diesel.

Our AS...
Forum: On The Road... 08-16-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,242
Posted By greatlakes
We'll be there the whole month of September. ...

We'll be there the whole month of September. Where did you see the most, around Tower Falls? Thanks.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-12-2010, 10:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,331
Posted By greatlakes
Larry: Thank you for the suggestion of an hour...

Larry: Thank you for the suggestion of an hour meter. I'll look into that since I plan to follow the maintenance schedule or improve on it. Clean oil is the life of any engine.

Wayne: I plan to...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-11-2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,331
Posted By greatlakes
Update

I received the EU2000i from Mayberrys in three days. The price was $899 plus $35 for the bracket and $18 for the cover. No tax or shipping cost. I checked another source that was $20 cheaper but...
Forum: On The Road... 08-11-2010, 07:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 955
Posted By greatlakes
Getting ready to hit the road...again

We're getting the Silver Bullet ready to hit the road again. Just completed a 2-month/7600-mile route (FL-MI) by way of the SW US. This time we want to spend the month of Sept re-visiting, after...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 08-06-2010, 12:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,528
Posted By greatlakes
Found it!

Roadtoaster,

I found the breaker panel just where you said. Thank you.
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 08-06-2010, 05:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,528
Posted By greatlakes
Yes, Ricky, as I found out, the LP detector is...

Yes, Ricky, as I found out, the LP detector is hard-wired directly to the batteries via a 1A in-line fuse. That constant current draw is something I'm going to have to live with. BTW, AS could have...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-05-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,331
Posted By greatlakes
Yep

Yes! And a heavy duty at that! :brows:
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 08-05-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,528
Posted By greatlakes
Breaker Panel Location???

As I've been diving into the nitty-gritty of all the systems of my trailer I find coveyhulls that look like walls and are actually hinged doors.

Well, found the water pump, improved the packaging...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-05-2010, 04:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,331
Posted By greatlakes
Honda EU2000i

I just ordered a Honda EU2000i generator (+ theft-deterrent bracket for the handle and cover) from Mayberry's. I plan to stowe it between the LP gas tanks and the front of the trailer over the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-04-2010, 06:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,371
Posted By greatlakes
Generator in Transit

Does anyone store a portable generator (small Honda, etc) strapped down on the A-frame between the LP gas tanks and the front of the trailer? Of course, will not run it there.

I tow with an SUV...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 07-21-2010, 08:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Posted By greatlakes
Thanks

All good points, thank you.

I still need to winterize up here in northern MI for Nov and Dec. Thus my need to make the pump more accessible. I'll get the pump inlet adaptor for the antifreeze. ...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 07-20-2010, 08:14 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Posted By greatlakes
Thank you all....

Got it. A slow persuation with a wooden wedge did it. Thank you, Gene.

It's a regular door without a pull! I'm going to find a matching pull and install it. The idea of coming in from above...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 07-19-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Posted By greatlakes
Hummmm...

Gentlemen,

At the risk of being redundant, I suppose the panel you are refering to is the one facing me between the floor and the bottom of the wardrove door, not the wardrove floor per se,...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 07-15-2010, 05:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,281
Posted By greatlakes
Water Pump Location/Access

Can someone tell me how to access the water pump in a 2004 25' AS?

Thank you in advance.

Frank
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-15-2010, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,556
Posted By greatlakes
Winterizing '04 25' Safari Water System

We just completed a 7600-mile/54-day trip from FL to MI via AL-MS-AR-MO-OK-TX-NM-AZ-CO-NM-CO, etc, etc, etc in our 2010 Ford Expedition/2004 25’ Safari combo. This was our first “big” trip and it...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 03-26-2010, 11:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,007
Posted By greatlakes
My Expedition has independent rear suspension,...

My Expedition has independent rear suspension, trailer sway control and 3.73 rear axle. It also has the HD tow package. Air suspension is offered, but I opted out so I wouldn't have to deal with it...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 03-26-2010, 01:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,007
Posted By greatlakes
Hi 2air, Yes, I reposted it just to get it...

Hi 2air,

Yes, I reposted it just to get it to those who may have similar TT.

As soon as I can weigh the two axles on the TV I will show it here with all the details.
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 03-26-2010, 01:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,007
Posted By greatlakes
CAT Scale Numbers for 25' Safari

Since we took posession of our 25' Safari in mid February we've been trying to get everything in order for what we expect to be smooth sailing over the highways and byways of this country. Soooo...we...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-21-2010, 05:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,329
Posted By greatlakes
CAT Scale Numbers for 25' Safari

Since we took posession of our 25' Safari in mid February we've been trying to get everything in order for what we expect to be smooth sailing over the highways and byways of this country. Soooo...we...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,763
Posted By greatlakes
I bought a pair of CIPA slip on mirrors from...

I bought a pair of CIPA slip on mirrors from Campers World for my 2010 Expedition and they work just fine. They stay put and don't vibrate at any speed. They are fairly priced too.
Forum: Our Community 02-25-2010, 03:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,263
Posted By greatlakes
Even if it is not your own trailer...

I took the tour of the plant and the trailer assembly six months before getting my trailer. Although I did not see it being built, I inquired meticulously about the particular model I was after. Now...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-14-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,231
Posted By greatlakes
Well, after doing some soul searching prompted by...

Well, after doing some soul searching prompted by your many suggestions, it seems like the problem may be solved.

I made sure all the tires in both the TV and TT were up to spec pressure, I found...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-14-2010, 07:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,231
Posted By greatlakes
RC: yes, the sway bar was used by the previous...

RC: yes, the sway bar was used by the previous owner. On the way home I was passed by semis and I had no sway or even much of a hint of being passed by the 53-footers going at 70+ mph.

You all...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-13-2010, 06:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,231
Posted By greatlakes
Only shows on straigh line towing at lower...

Only shows on straigh line towing at lower speeds. The TV is brand new, only 1500 miles, and the TT did not cause any vibration with the previous owner, I know that. All tire pressures are to spec....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-13-2010, 05:38 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,231
Posted By greatlakes
Slight jerking below 40 mph

We just brought our ’04 25’ Safari home behind our 2010 4x4 Expedition. The Expedition has a 6-spd transmission, but has a “tow” mode selector to limit the top gear(s). The set up is an excellent...
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