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Forum: On The Road... 09-12-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 21,562
Posted By lbrodsky
Didn't anybody mention that you can buy a 12-volt...

Didn't anybody mention that you can buy a 12-volt hair blow drier? Your trailer will have to have a "cigarette lighter" outlet somewhere. The newer trailers may not have one. If this is the case,...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-30-2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,732
Posted By lbrodsky
Smile AirDrapes.com top notch

I just received my custom-made bedspread/comforter from AirDrapes in Pen Argyl, PA. Carey Boland created a masterpiece for me to replace the rather ugly spread that came with my 2001 Safari trailer...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 01-28-2008, 12:52 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 21,974
Posted By lbrodsky
AC-DC Flat Panel 16:9 with ATSC digital tuner and DVD

It looks like there is finally an LCD wide flatscreen TV that can be used in RV on either AC or 12-volt DC power. Check out the Polaroid PLD 1913TDXB carried by Circuit City. This is a 19 inch set...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 12-23-2003, 10:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,621
Posted By lbrodsky
Unhappy Grease on brake magnets

My 2001 Safari 27-ft TT is at the dealer for routine maintenance. The trailer is less than 3 years old and has been towed a total of 10,000 miles. The dealer reports that the grease seals on the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-26-2003, 09:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,724
Posted By lbrodsky
Grey water deodorizer fluid needed

Does anybody have a home recipe for grey water tank deodorant? I know that there are commercial brews, such as Thetford's Grey Water Odor Control, but they are pricey. Surely someone out there has...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-26-2003, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,533
Posted By lbrodsky
Smile Dents

I agree that the dealer is the best place to go for dent repairs. I had a run-in with a tree that refused to yield the right of way and two of the curved sections of my Safari trailer developed...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 05-13-2003, 10:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,616
Posted By lbrodsky
Hi, Jack! Where did you get that copper tube...

Hi, Jack!

Where did you get that copper tube you use to flush out your water heater? Sounds like a handy gadget.

Lew Brodsky
Springfield, VA
2001 Safari 27'
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-09-2003, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,558
Posted By lbrodsky
Guardian Coupler Lock

A perfect fit for the Airstream couplers is a lock made by Guardian Industries, 2719 Stagestand Road, Duncan, OK 73533. The model number is G-37. Good trailer supply stores carry these locks. ...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 01-06-2003, 06:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,368
Posted By lbrodsky
Hunter Installed

Jack:

I installed the Hunter last weekend. Seems to work great though I am winterized and not really using the trailer until the spring. I plugged the hole behind the thermostat with sealing...
Forum: General Appliance Topics 01-06-2003, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,773
Posted By lbrodsky
Gas appliances in an RV - routine maintenance

Anybody have advice on obtaining "How to" literature (or better yet, videos) coverning annual maintenance on LP gas appliances in an Airstream. As you probably know, the 2001 Safari trailers are...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 12-26-2002, 01:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,306
Posted By lbrodsky
Vern: When shopping for my trailer I made...

Vern:

When shopping for my trailer I made several factfinding and negotiating visits to the two Airstream dealerships closest to me: Safford (46 miles south) and Parkview (115 miles northeast). I...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 12-26-2002, 08:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,306
Posted By lbrodsky
Thanks, Jack. Good advice and sounds like an...

Thanks, Jack. Good advice and sounds like an easier fix on the medicine cabinet glass doors. I'll give it a try. If our shower leaks remain with us, we'll just have to keep using terry cloth bath...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 12-25-2002, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,306
Posted By lbrodsky
Good advice

Thanks for the good advice, John and Jack. I will self-insure by setting up a repair bank account. Jack--my Safari 27 also had a shower stall leak with water puddling on the raised "triangle" piece...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 12-23-2002, 10:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,306
Posted By lbrodsky
Extended Warranties

The two-year bumper-to-bumper factory warranty on my 2001 Safari will expire in March, and I am exploring some extended warranty options. I note that Good Sam Club/Camping World offers a "CSP"...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 12-14-2002, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,426
Posted By lbrodsky
Smile Problem fixed!

Good news. Working with Airstream techs by phone, Parkview RV was told to remove the rear wall electrical outlet box and pull out as much of the TV antenna cable as possible. When they did this, they...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 12-14-2002, 04:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,124
Posted By lbrodsky
Smile Problem fixed

Good news. Working with Airstream techs by phone, Parkview RV was told to remove the rear wall electrical outlet box and pull out as much of the TV antenna cable as possible. When they did this,...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 12-11-2002, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,426
Posted By lbrodsky
TV Cable replacement

Progress report: the trailer is at Parkview RV Center in Delaware where they are working on replacing the TV cable now. Parkview's technician has been in touch with Airstream to solve this problem....
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 10-21-2002, 05:56 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,217
Posted By lbrodsky
Battery Box Solution

Jace and Jerry:

With the spare tire assembly installed, I find I can't weld in a larger, lower battery tray without interfering with the spare tire lowering handle. And without lowering the tray...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 10-17-2002, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,217
Posted By lbrodsky
Battery tray

Thanks, Jerry:

I will probably reinforce and enlarge the existing tray, then shave off the protruding sides of the long side of the Blue Sea box top since I will not be routing the wires through...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 10-17-2002, 07:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,217
Posted By lbrodsky
Trojans and Blue Sea

Jerry and Jace:

Sure would be helpful if you could e-mail me photos of the Blue Sea box installation. I bought the box but find that the protrusions on the sides of the lid that allow for wire...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-08-2002, 06:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,214
Posted By lbrodsky
Hunter Thermostat

Jack:

Thanks for the additional information, Jack. From the other posts, sounds like the newer Safaris have much more in the way of climate control, including thermostatic control of the A/C. ...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-07-2002, 01:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,214
Posted By lbrodsky
Thermostat

Jack:

I, too, am dissatisfied with the wide temperature swings allowed by the Airstream-supplied Atwood. I also dislike the hard-to-push on/off slide switch on the Atwood. What kind of on/off...
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 10-02-2002, 05:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,165
Posted By lbrodsky
More panels

Maurice:

You are right. A single panel won't produce much juice on an average day. However, with two 75-watt panels, I get up to 8 amps/hour flowing on a bright day which, combined with long...
Forum: 1997 - 1999 Safari 10-01-2002, 07:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,165
Posted By lbrodsky
Battery Box for 2 Trojan T-105s

Jerry:

I would love to see photos of your battery box installation on the Safari A-frame. Any chance you can post a few showing the configuration and welding details?

Lew Brodsky
2001 Safari...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 09-30-2002, 07:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,178
Posted By lbrodsky
Angry Poor design on slide bathroom door

My wife and I just returned from a weekend camping trip with our 2001 27-foot Safari and during the weekend, the bathroom door nearly fell off! An example of shoddy design and workmanship at the...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-09-2002, 01:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,934
Posted By lbrodsky
Air pressure for winterizing

Two questions on this subject. For those of us who do not have a compressor at home, can we visit our local gas station and use the air service available there? This is usually a free-standing...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-22-2002, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,979
Posted By lbrodsky
Oven gas line broken

Anbody experience this problem. When attempting to light the gas pilot in the Maytag oven of my 2001 Safari, yellow flames started shooting out in my direction...not a fun experience. It had worked...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 07-22-2002, 02:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,426
Posted By lbrodsky
TV Antenna

Lew reports:

The dealer (Parkview RV, Delaware) checked it out and concluded that the cable running from the front (lounge) outlet to the rear (bedroom outlet) is bad. Now the problem is, how to...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 07-06-2002, 10:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,532
Posted By lbrodsky
Thanks for all the tips, but I think I have...

Thanks for all the tips, but I think I have employed a good solution. There is a non-rust product made by Brushtech of Plattsburgh, NY, available in many hardware stores...look in the barbeque grill...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 06-24-2002, 12:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,822
Posted By lbrodsky
Loud range hood fan

By now, Safari owners are probably hard of hearing if they use the fan over the propane range for any period of time. Airstream chose to provide us with a cheap, one-speed (i.e. LOUD) fan. However,...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 06-24-2002, 12:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,426
Posted By lbrodsky
Smile Thanks, Jack. I'll have the dealer trouble shoot...

Thanks, Jack. I'll have the dealer trouble shoot it next month when it's in the shop for warranty service.
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 06-05-2002, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,426
Posted By lbrodsky
Rear TV Antenna Outlet

The 2001 Safari (27-B) has two TV antenna connections: one over the microwave cabinet with a signal booster button; the other in the bedroom without the booster. I get great reception using the...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 06-03-2002, 01:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 15,532
Posted By lbrodsky
Squirrel Eating Gas Lines!

Imagine my surprise when I smelled propane as I walked past my 2001 Safari 27-B parked in my driveway between weekend excursions. A squirrel had gotten under and inside my propane tank area and...
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