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Forum: On The Road... 07-14-2012, 10:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,672
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Insurance is very important, of course. I'd just...

Insurance is very important, of course. I'd just caution people to be cautious about paying for some types of extra coverage. In some cases, an insurance company will gladly sell this to you, but...
Forum: On The Road... 07-11-2012, 09:10 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,672
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I was actually wondering the same thing! I've...

I was actually wondering the same thing! I've seen quite a few threads similar to mine, and you rarely see a resolution posted.

My personal opinion, from my dealing with the police and the...
Forum: On The Road... 07-10-2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,672
Posted By Toronto_Guy
My best hope for recovering it is that the thiefs...

My best hope for recovering it is that the thiefs were stupid. If they were pros, it's probably somewhere far away being enjoyed by someone else by now.
Forum: On The Road... 07-09-2012, 09:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,672
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks to everyone for their kind words! I...

Thanks to everyone for their kind words!

I had it stored near the junction of hwy 427 and the QEW in Toronto.

Just a short update. There were two Airstreams parked at the Storage Lot. ...
Forum: On The Road... 07-09-2012, 01:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,672
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I noticed the theft just after midnight. I just...

I noticed the theft just after midnight. I just got back from the Police station to file a report. Due to the value of the trailer, it's handled by a major crimes unit so at least more resources...
Forum: On The Road... 07-08-2012, 11:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,672
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Stolen 2011 Airstream 25' International Serentity edition.

I haven't posted for ages, and unfortunately my reason for doing so now is very bad news.

I just noticed that my 2011 25' International Serenity Edition was stolen from my storage lot.

The...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-22-2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 188
Views: 16,598
Posted By Toronto_Guy
If you have a track pad, Lion is worth it for the...

If you have a track pad, Lion is worth it for the gesture based navigation alone.

Just swipe left or right with three fingers to scroll between open apps, and scroll up to launch mission control...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-22-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,723
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks! I'll check the wire the next time I...

Thanks! I'll check the wire the next time I drive out to my AS. I'd rather spend a few hours fixing it before my vacation than during my vacation. ;-)
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-21-2011, 06:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,723
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Water pump Issue.

Hi everyone,

We recently upgraded our 23' Safari SE to a 25' International Serenity Edition. We took it on a maiden voyage the other weekend, and one or two issues came up. Yes, they are covered...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-03-2011, 10:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
My 6 gallon ice maker install..... ;-)

We had a nice three day thaw here. On the day before the thaw, I visited my AS and did a visual inspection for damage. As nearly everyone (including myself) predicted, the water heater was toast. ...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-26-2010, 03:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Great advice, thanks. The water holding tank is...

Great advice, thanks. The water holding tank is at MOST about 1/8 full. I only left enough in it to be able to flush the toilet a few times on the trip home. I can't remember if I opened the drain...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-26-2010, 03:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I'm more confused now than ever, but never mind. ...

I'm more confused now than ever, but never mind. LOL I apologize for my part in the silly on-line spat, and to the innocent by-standers who had to read it when they were just hoping to learn a...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-26-2010, 10:27 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
In the spirit of the season, and also in the...

In the spirit of the season, and also in the spirit that fewer things in life are a bigger waste of time than arguing on the internet, I'll extend an olive branch here. ;-)

From your perspective...
Forum: Boondocking 12-26-2010, 09:41 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 16,855
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I have some expertise in the area. It's not...

I have some expertise in the area. It's not quite as cut and dry as "leave your guns at home." Many Americans come to Canada to hunt, and it's an economic boon to the communities that attract them....
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-25-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I'd estimate a little over a month...... it...

I'd estimate a little over a month...... it hasn't thawed since the first freeze. The week between Christmas and New Year is the first chance I'll have to go to it and fix it.

I'm really...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-25-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
The water heater is my main concern actually. ...

The water heater is my main concern actually. The plumbing system should have a pretty low volume of water in it, but I just can't remember if I emptied the water heater or not. I know that sounds...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-25-2010, 02:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I had no idea what you were talking about when I...

I had no idea what you were talking about when I read your post. Then I checked my junk mail folder, and saw your message there. So, I wasn't ignoring you. Perhaps you could have followed up with...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-21-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks for all the advice guys! The tanks...

Thanks for all the advice guys!

The tanks are actually empty, as I don't have access to anywhere to dump my tanks near my storage facility, I always make sure they are empty after my last...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-20-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,987
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Unable to Winterize this year; advice for the thaw!

I had a late season camping trip this year, and planned to winterize my AS the week that I got back home. Life got in the way and I wasn't able to get to it before a flash freeze hit. To add insult...
Forum: On The Road... 11-27-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,840
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I was just at Fort Wilderness from Nov 9th till...

I was just at Fort Wilderness from Nov 9th till 23rd, 2009. I was in the 2100 loop, which is pretty central.

On the issue of golf carts; unless mobility is an issue for you, they aren't really...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-12-2009, 07:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,506
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I was using a Thetford branded enviro-friendly...

I was using a Thetford branded enviro-friendly granulated product called "Supreme Green." Upon closer inspection of the bag, it doesn't actually make any claims to deodorize the tank! :-O

I...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-12-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,506
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks for the advice everyone. So far, the...

Thanks for the advice everyone.

So far, the only thing that I have done differently from other (non smelly) is switch to an eco friendly black tank deodorizer.

Also, half the exterior of my...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 11-11-2009, 07:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,506
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Bad smell coming from toilet... no, not the obvious! ;-)

Hello all,

Just when I thought that we would finally make it through a road trip with no issues to deal with regarding the Airstream, the toilet let me down.

Long story short, bad smells from...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-05-2009, 07:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,623
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks for the advice! I may get to it this...

Thanks for the advice!

I may get to it this weekend. We're taking the Airstream out for (Canadian) Thanksgiving near Algonquin Park. It's actually our first real trip of the year. We had a baby...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-04-2009, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,623
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Powering my Sirius receiver.

I recently had my 2008 Safari SE in for some repairs, and while it was in I had the techs install a satellite radio antenna on the roof and fish the wire over to the opening for my Sony deck.

My...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-30-2008, 11:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,402
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I haven't been around the forums for ages, but I...

I haven't been around the forums for ages, but I did want to post a follow up just in case anyone else has the same issue.

I backed my TV up to my Airstream, and plugged in the umbilical cord to...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-30-2008, 10:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,712
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks again for the advice. I've been away from...

Thanks again for the advice. I've been away from the forums for a bit. Being on here gives me the urge to take my AS on a trip. However, there's the small matter of making it through the rest of...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-26-2008, 05:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,712
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks for all the advice! This will have to be...

Thanks for all the advice! This will have to be a project for the spring now.

I prefer to use the aux input on my stereo. I want better sound quality than FM transmitters allow. I guess I...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-16-2008, 03:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,402
Posted By Toronto_Guy
My only option I have to plug in my AS would into...

My only option I have to plug in my AS would into my tow vehicle. I won't be able to hang around long enough to charge my AS batteries to any degree, but maybe I can at least get it into store mode...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-16-2008, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,402
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I could have sworn that the light was going out...

I could have sworn that the light was going out before when I activated the switch. However, I have been wrong before once or twice. ;-)
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-16-2008, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,402
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Battery Disconnect Switch Not Working

Hello all,

I stopped by my AS at the storage lot yesterday to check in on it. To my surprise, the batteries were nearly dead.

I have the solar option installed, and in the past this has...
Forum: Commercial Listings 09-25-2008, 10:25 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,878
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Now, if they would only publish a guide entitled,...

Now, if they would only publish a guide entitled, "How to convince your wife that you need a 30' Pan-American." :-)

My wife is actually thinking that our 23' is a bit cramped, but it may be a...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 09-25-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,663
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I don't know how much the RV market varies from...

I don't know how much the RV market varies from the new car market, but it is possible that AS offers sales incentives, discounts, or bonuses that are tied to volume sales to each dealership. So, a...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-19-2008, 08:16 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,759
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Sorry for the confusion. I was posting while...

Sorry for the confusion. I was posting while sleepy. I AM happy with the dealership, and the service. They were very accomodating to us while we camped out in their showroom on the day we picked...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-18-2008, 06:00 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,759
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I take no responsibility for any excessive...

I take no responsibility for any excessive spending that may result from people using the link I provided. ;-)
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-18-2008, 05:58 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,759
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I agree. On a recent weekend trip my water...

I agree. On a recent weekend trip my water heater gave out, and resisted all my efforts to get it going again. I posted a thread on the forums about it and Andy from CanAmRv (where I purchased my...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-18-2008, 11:00 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,759
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Sorry. It's www.uncrate.com...

Sorry. It's www.uncrate.com (https://www.uncrate.com). I have a bit of a gadget problem (nobody tell my wife that I actually admitted to it), so I check RSS feeds from quite a few good gaget sites. ...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-18-2008, 10:36 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,759
Posted By Toronto_Guy
It's apparently $55K USD for the 28' version. ...

It's apparently $55K USD for the 28' version. The dry weight is 4,500 lbs. So it would certainly be competitive with AS in price, design and weight.

I haven't seen one in person, nor do I...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-18-2008, 08:43 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,759
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I think the original poster has been hit with the...

I think the original poster has been hit with the double whammy of unrealistic expectations and quality issues.

Perhaps it's just frustration with the quality issues that has led to the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-16-2008, 10:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,654
Posted By Toronto_Guy
The worst part is that I teased my wife about...

The worst part is that I teased my wife about wanting to bring a hair dryer camping, so she left it at home! ;-)

I was actually excited to be on full hook ups for the first time. I've had water...
Forum: On The Road... 09-16-2008, 10:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,401
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I've never been to LA, but I have lived in the...

I've never been to LA, but I have lived in the Toronto area my whole life and the traffic volume here is quite heavy too. I'm new to towing, but certainly not new to city traffic, or driving on...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-16-2008, 09:03 AM
Replies: 188
Views: 16,598
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I have a 24" iMac at home, Macbook Air for the...

I have a 24" iMac at home, Macbook Air for the road (matches my AS nicely, but not purchased for that reason).

I have another Macbook that I haven't got around to selling, and my wife uses...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-14-2008, 09:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,654
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Here's my follow up. I took off the circuit...

Here's my follow up.

I took off the circuit board last night and brought it in the AS to dry out. I replaced it in the morning, and still no luck. Actually, other than at the connectors, the...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 09-13-2008, 07:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,300
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Amana Stove Ignitor Knob Issues

Hello all,

The ignitor knob on my stove no longer works. It appears as if it either isn't catching on the rod which controls the ignitor, or the rod is too tight and the knob is unable to catch...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-13-2008, 06:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,654
Posted By Toronto_Guy
I've tried every other tip and trick that the...

I've tried every other tip and trick that the kind folks on this forum suggested, and several hours spent "googling" with no luck so I think you're right.

I will probably only have one more trip...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-13-2008, 07:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,654
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks for all the advice! There's a service...

Thanks for all the advice!

There's a service center nearby that makes house calls, but my trip is more than half over anyway. I'll just add it to the list of issues I need the dealership to look...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-12-2008, 09:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,654
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Sorry, I should have mentioned that it's electric...

Sorry, I should have mentioned that it's electric ignition and an LP only model.

I tried lighting it manually, but it didn't work. I had a long reach butane lighter already lit and in position...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-12-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 24,654
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Atwood Water Heater won't fire.

Hello all,

I'm on my second trip in my 2008 Safari SE and I can't get my hot water heater to work. The red light on the switch in the washroom stays on. I have run the trouble shooting routine...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-05-2008, 02:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,712
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Satellite Radio Antenna Install

Hello all,

I wanted to add XM radio to my AS, and I'm wondering how difficult it would be to mount an antenna on the roof and thread it through to the OEM audio deck on my 23' Safari FB SE.

I...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-03-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,638
Posted By Toronto_Guy
Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the help!
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