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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-03-2023, 09:30 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By steelbird312
Poor spelling on my part, Sendel wheels. I would...

Poor spelling on my part, Sendel wheels. I would love to chat with you on these.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-03-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 633
Posted By steelbird312
16" wheels

alcoabob, I noticed you say you have 16" Sentinel wheels you are interested in going to 15".
I have a 2013 31 Classic Limited I have been considering doing a wheel change. Would my design be of...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-03-2023, 07:18 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 816
Posted By steelbird312
Considering its only when the pump is on, a...

Considering its only when the pump is on, a diagram on paper would be where I started AFTER I pressurized the water system with pressurized city water. Then, while giving the city water time to work...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-06-2022, 07:21 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 384
Posted By steelbird312
Do you still have the hitch for sale? Thank you.

Do you still have the hitch for sale?
Thank you.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 03-31-2022, 05:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,083
Posted By steelbird312
If you can find the ground, a majority of the...

If you can find the ground, a majority of the 'off and on' problems are poor/loose grounds.
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-12-2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,511
Posted By steelbird312
Wink [I just went ahead and bought a set of...

[I just went ahead and bought a set of five(including a spare) of ST225's with new wheels from etrailer that seem to be highly recommended for this application. I appreciate all the feedback I've...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-17-2020, 08:47 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,087
Posted By steelbird312
Sorry I cant seem to help- I do think thst, if...

Sorry I cant seem to help- I do think thst, if you csn find your convertor ( battery charger) either attached to it or close by you will find your 12 volt fuses.
Aldo, if indeed you are plugged in...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-16-2020, 07:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,087
Posted By steelbird312
convertor

Dave, I may have missed something as I quickly scanned the thread. My classic is old, as I am, however, since I have been owning Airstreams, all main lighting was 12v. The fuses on the one I have...
Forum: On The Road... 09-14-2020, 08:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,118
Posted By steelbird312
Oh my gosh! My TPMS must be messed up- 63 psi in...

Oh my gosh! My TPMS must be messed up- 63 psi in all 4 GYE mounted on 31 Classic Limited, weighed last month. 200 miles yesterday- max tire temp 93 degrees, max tire pressure increase up to 74 psi....
Forum: On The Road... 09-14-2020, 06:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,118
Posted By steelbird312
X2!!!! So many dealers and even a...

X2!!!!
So many dealers and even a conversation with some Jackson Center personell preach the 80psi message. Goodyear and other tire manufacturers give us load/rate charts to guide us in our quest...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-30-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 13,416
Posted By steelbird312
Clean water tank

your Airstream provided manual (can also be found online) gives you specific guidance to sanitize your fresh water tank. Have been using Airstreams guidance going on 25 years, and it works.

Hope...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-23-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By steelbird312
Dont forget to check your ground....

Dont forget to check your ground....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-23-2020, 12:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By steelbird312
Al, I had not seen your post be ffg ore I sent my...

Al, I had not seen your post be ffg ore I sent my quick post of success. You were spot on- I had done all that and reprogrammed twice before I realized I had not reset my clock.
Thank you sir fir...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-23-2020, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By steelbird312
Well, got the chance to solve my own problem. Sat...

Well, got the chance to solve my own problem. Sat and mulled it over a while, prayed and asked my heavenly Father to guide me. Went back to work on it, especially checked the grounds, then turned...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-23-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,079
Posted By steelbird312
A/C has me stumped

Longtime handyman with my Airstreams, yet I'm totally stumped. I have a 2013 31' Classic Limited.
This morning, I removed the cover and cleaned out a little dust & dirt. I thought to myself ' what a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-19-2020, 06:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,338
Posted By steelbird312
How to tell

Its after the fact now, but put this in the back corner of your mind to use in the future, or maybe to trouble shoot. You can hold a magnetic compass beside of the wheel in question, have someone...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 07-18-2020, 07:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 761
Posted By steelbird312
One of the old " everybody knows that" subjects...

One of the old " everybody knows that" subjects from many, many years ago was that of missing interior rivets or ceiling punctures by the bulkheads. I wonder if your problem is caused by the same....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-17-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,861
Posted By steelbird312
Coverup?

Bob, I've read dozens of your posts and learned from many of them. I've also belittled the Airsafe UNTIL I talked a buddy into letting me drive his truck pulling the largest...
Forum: Tires 06-15-2020, 09:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 16,037
Posted By steelbird312
Another offering

Having run into Dill's lack of distribution concerns, I continued my search to another well known US manufacturer, Milton Ind. I ordered a box of 5 from Amazon. Although pleased, much to my chagrin,...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-24-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,508
Posted By steelbird312
Anytime there is no one there, whether pump or...

Anytime there is no one there, whether pump or city water, it is turned off.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-24-2020, 01:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,508
Posted By steelbird312
this was my problem

Instead of replacing the pump, I purchased a stand alone check valve, installed it between the strainer and the pump in the line coming from the tank- immediately solved the problem for minute cost....
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 04-17-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,319
Posted By steelbird312
I guess you get what you pay for.

I guess you get what you pay for.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 04-01-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,283
Posted By steelbird312
electronic advantages

For years, I too had all this stuff I just had to have with me. I discovered no premium to my life having all this 'stuff' with me, I was too busy seeing America to mess with it. I encourage you to...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-30-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,319
Posted By steelbird312
why hide your display

Just food for thought. You have a nice, simple, working display. Why not mount it in an inconspicuous place where you can see it, rather than hiding it, and not being able to utilize the info without...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-15-2019, 11:53 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 27,789
Posted By steelbird312
Turk, just a thought. Ford has a problem, they...

Turk, just a thought. Ford has a problem, they know it. Ford is addicted to profits more than they care about their customer base safety. You and others make their base. If enough of their base...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 10-20-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,319
Posted By steelbird312
I did not see where you had made a decision. On...

I did not see where you had made a decision. On my 2013 Classic, I went under the bed , right under the electrical imput. Took out a square that was about 2" all the way around larger than the unit,...
Forum: On The Road... 09-10-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,181
Posted By steelbird312
Oh, meant to send this: ...

Oh, meant to send this:
https://www.goodyearrvtires.com/pdfs/rv_inflation.pdf
Forum: On The Road... 09-10-2019, 06:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,181
Posted By steelbird312
PatLee, I have a few years with Airstreams, about...

PatLee, I have a few years with Airstreams, about 23. I probably have more miles than their present tech bunch (Haha, tongue in cheek). I have had the opportunity to spend several hours on the phone...
Forum: On The Road... 09-09-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,181
Posted By steelbird312
more

PatLee, here is a quote from Andy, owner of Inland RV concerning hard riding Airstreams.
the axles when hitting a bump, will transfer almost all of that shock to the shell.

"Excessive rated...
Forum: On The Road... 09-09-2019, 07:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,181
Posted By steelbird312
whats beating the trailer up?

I propose to you:
Look at the GVWR on your trailer.
Look at the tires you have (if Goodyear Endurance-then look up on the internet the load wieght chart)
Hoping you have not loaded your trailer...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-09-2019, 06:39 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,885
Posted By steelbird312
[QUOTE=jnm30327;electric lighter. 8. Location...

[QUOTE=jnm30327;electric lighter.
8. Location of smoke detector too close to stove. Any meal which requires significant cooking will set it off. We have covered it up with a shower cap. Ugly and not...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-04-2019, 01:22 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,180
Posted By steelbird312
Rarely. Haven't had as much experience as...

Rarely.
Haven't had as much experience as some, but probably b
more than most- 20 years in an Airstream, 10 years safe driving award with trucking company.
Why risk not only yourself, others and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-28-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By steelbird312
Still need some help here. Surely someone could...

Still need some help here.
Surely someone could be the one?
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-07-2019, 08:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,893
Posted By steelbird312
One of the better recommendations I can give you...

One of the better recommendations I can give you would be to join the FCOC- Freightliner Chassis Owners Club. Then, go to their 'school's to have a week long, information packed good time. FMCA...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 583
Posted By steelbird312
DOMETIC Royalle 3862 Refrigerator

Big favor needed. Helping a friend change out both computer boards in Dom Royalle 3862. We find a loose or disconnected wire in the eyebrow. Is anyone willing to provide me a picture of the wiring...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-06-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,893
Posted By steelbird312
Yes, matter of fact, I regrettably sold it about...

Yes, matter of fact, I regrettably sold it about a month ago. It had 90,000 miles on it, had never left me stranded. Saw 46 states and 13 Canadian provinces through its windshield. I have had 3...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 06-06-2019, 05:35 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,893
Posted By steelbird312
Good morning. Based on owning a 390XL for about...

Good morning. Based on owning a 390XL for about 16 years, I suspect you may be seeing the gaps at the end of the seal 'key' . The key is a strip that is removed to allow windshield replacement and...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-06-2019, 05:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,865
Posted By steelbird312
Batteries cannot be tested as to whether or not...

Batteries cannot be tested as to whether or not they are bad unless they have been charged as much as possible before hand. To take discharged batteries to have them tested will most likely result...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-24-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,771
Posted By steelbird312
Just out of curiosity, I 'googled' water...

Just out of curiosity, I 'googled' water resistant vs waterproof.
Results indicate makers of all sorts of merchandise- wearable, test equipment, camping equipment all feel that water resistant does...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-13-2019, 09:05 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 312
Posted By steelbird312
1956 Airstream Safari 22 - Tennessee

Title: 1956 Airstream Safari 22 - Tennessee
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

FOR SALE 1956 Airstream Safari

The Safari has a wonderful skin to start a project with. Many...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-03-2019, 07:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 418
Posted By steelbird312
2000 Airstream Land Yacht XL Diesel 39 - Tennessee

Title: 2000 Airstream Land Yacht XL Diesel 39 - Tennessee
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

SOLD SOLD SOLD THANK YOU AIRSTREAM CLASSIFIEDS!!!!
Owned for 16 years, maintained...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-02-2019, 05:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 24,954
Posted By steelbird312
Most likely, since it starts and runs momentarily...

Most likely, since it starts and runs momentarily on starting fluid, the oil level is not the problem. Today's fuel with ethanol is! It gets stale quickly, and will gell in a very short period. Carb...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-19-2018, 08:17 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,681
Posted By steelbird312
The height change on mine is only 7" and the TV I...

The height change on mine is only 7" and the TV I have presently is a SRW 3500 GMC Sierra, exhibits no noticable effects. It was the same with the previous 2500HD. The area that it will make the most...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-19-2018, 09:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,681
Posted By steelbird312
Dont do it!

Now that I gave your attention, I, too, worked through this samw situation years ago. SUMMING up, I now gave a Duramax HD wirh winch powered carrier to load thw FLHTCU.
The 1500 will make you think...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-05-2018, 09:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,141
Posted By steelbird312
The reply from DJT13 is spot on with your...

The reply from DJT13 is spot on with your purchase in Fl. If you buy it from a dealer, you will pay full Fl. tax (7%) in 2017 in FL.. You receive paperwork at that time to register your vehicle in TX...
Forum: Full-Timing 10-28-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,446
Posted By steelbird312
possible answers to OP's wifes desires

A) to get the truck where it doesnt 'feel' so big, as has been previously suggested, get some smaller wheels and maybe tires on it. 16 or 17 inch wheels with 275 or 285 tires on it will be plenty of...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-21-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 19,633
Posted By steelbird312
Charlie, my procedure exactly, and my results...

Charlie, my procedure exactly, and my results have been the same. My business isn't the same as yours, however: rolleyes:

Simply proficient! Thanks,
jerry
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-30-2018, 02:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 16,263
Posted By steelbird312
Sir, taking a shot at an unasked question- not...

Sir, taking a shot at an unasked question- not meaning to offend. I have pulled a 30' Airstream Classic, loaded for months of travel, with a loaded FLHTUC in the bed of the truck for many, many...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-09-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,567
Posted By steelbird312
You either have or are contemplating an...

You either have or are contemplating an Airstream. I can tell you, after owning many Airstreams in the last 20 years, not many things are less enjoyable than having inadequate HVAC. Whether its to...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 01-25-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,574
Posted By steelbird312
Mike, check Amazon for the regulator. For a while...

Mike, check Amazon for the regulator. For a while they were selling them MUCH cheaper than RV suppliers. Just be sure on the pressure value.
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