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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-12-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,635
Posted By FLMarine
437745 Not the same ac unit but here’s how I...

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Not the same ac unit but here’s how I did mine.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-28-2023, 07:12 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,635
Posted By FLMarine
I installed a new dometic blizzard 15k a/c and...

I installed a new dometic blizzard 15k a/c and heat pump this time last year and also put in the easy start 364. Im glad I did because now I can use just one Honda 2200 instead of having to run...
Forum: On The Road... 09-24-2023, 10:37 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,961
Posted By FLMarine
437237 437238437239 Speckled trout rv park...

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Speckled trout rv park in Cullowhee, NC about 45 min west of Asheville. We visited our Son at his college. Great new small 5 spot RV park on the edge of a river.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-07-2023, 12:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,629
Posted By FLMarine
Hooked up the trailer today to make sure lights...

Hooked up the trailer today to make sure lights worked. Running lights and brake lights.

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Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-05-2023, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,629
Posted By FLMarine
You can get a direct replacement at some of the...

You can get a direct replacement at some of the sites mentioned above. I just replaced my brake lights on my 09 27 FB ocean breeze. I also sanded down and repainted the aluminum because it had a lot...
Forum: On The Road... 12-19-2022, 02:18 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,961
Posted By FLMarine
No it was the my pleasant KOA. Nice park. I do...

No it was the my pleasant KOA. Nice park. I do like the James island one too.
Forum: On The Road... 12-17-2022, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,961
Posted By FLMarine
View From Your Airstream Door

A little late but thanksgiving in Charleston SC with my parents and their 25FB, my 27FB, and my older brothers 30 Bunkhouse.

Lots of good meals and mimosas426268426269426270426271
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-23-2022, 08:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,285
Posted By FLMarine
A quick update on the wattage used with the easy...

A quick update on the wattage used with the easy start. I recently got a Hughes watchdog 30amp surge protector that has a Bluetooth app that shows you how much watts and amps are being used. With...
Forum: On The Road... 10-04-2022, 08:48 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,961
Posted By FLMarine
View From Your Airstream Door

Kerr Lake State park on the NC/VA border off or I-85. Beautiful view and it would have been a great night for a fire looking over the lake but it was very windy and raining.

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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-04-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,285
Posted By FLMarine
I got the one with the heat pump. Worked great...

I got the one with the heat pump. Worked great the other night when temps were in the low 50’s. I went out to clean and replace the main door lock today because it was having issues locking and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-03-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 18,285
Posted By FLMarine
I know this is an older thread but I wanted to...

I know this is an older thread but I wanted to add on because I did the same install on my 2009 27FB Ocean Breeze. I've been waiting for my original Duo Therm 15k to die on me but it just kept...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-22-2018, 01:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,511
Posted By FLMarine
I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 quad cab 4x4 and...

I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 quad cab 4x4 and replaced the OEM shock absorbers at 100,000 miles. They were wore out and needed to be replaced.

I replaced them with Bilstein 4600 shocks. Think they...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 06-05-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 449
Views: 181,965
Posted By FLMarine
Had mine in almost 6 years and have had no issues...

Had mine in almost 6 years and have had no issues and they have held up great.
Forum: On The Road... 06-02-2017, 02:22 PM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,961
Posted By FLMarine
286736286737 Andrew Jackson state park in SC.

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Andrew Jackson state park in SC.
Forum: Our Community 03-31-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 7,911
Views: 1,578,679
Posted By FLMarine
Airstream sightings

Was flying a helicopter over ft clinch state park on Amelia Island Florida this past Wednesday and saw an Airstream there with a white pickup. If that's you pm me and I'll email you a picture I took.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-05-2016, 04:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,193
Posted By FLMarine
I have had a century royal topper on my truck for...

I have had a century royal topper on my truck for about 9 years now. It's held up great and I added removable roof racks if I wanted to bring along a paddle board. I used it this weekend to carry...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-28-2016, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,014
Posted By FLMarine
I've lived in Florida full time since 2011 from...

I've lived in Florida full time since 2011 from the panhandle to NE FL and haven't had to winterize. Though I didn't live in the winter of 2014 in the airstream.

If I remember correctly in late...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-27-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,372
Posted By FLMarine
I'd go with 16" tires and lt e load rated, which...

I'd go with 16" tires and lt e load rated, which is what I did with my 2009 27FB after I had a tread separation on my 15" goodyear marathons. I documented what happened on airforums, but it ended up...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-19-2016, 04:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,216
Posted By FLMarine
Can you give us a little more info? What year...

Can you give us a little more info? What year and model airstream, where is it damaged, extent of it, what are you skills? I repaired my floor and can give you some advice when we get more info.
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Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-16-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 31,783
Posted By FLMarine
I didn't use a tuner the first 175k on my truck...

I didn't use a tuner the first 175k on my truck since I didn't want to screw up the transmission. After I had my torque converter upgraded and transmission rebuilt I put a light tune on with a Smarty...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-15-2016, 06:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,706
Posted By FLMarine
Do you want to sleep without your significant...

Do you want to sleep without your significant other next to you? I don't so we'd never get the twin bed but that's us. All the other factors don't matter to us. Your mileage may differ.


Sent...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-05-2016, 05:38 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 31,783
Posted By FLMarine
2005 dodge 2500 4x4 quad cab 5.9 Cummins diesel...

2005 dodge 2500 4x4 quad cab 5.9 Cummins diesel with 215k on it 3.73 rear end I get 12-13 at 68-70mph and 13-14 at 65mph. Airstream is 2009 27FB usually at about 7000 lbs.

I get 12-13 as well...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 07-04-2016, 06:54 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
I haven't pulled the belly pan yet, but you would...

I haven't pulled the belly pan yet, but you would only need to drill out about the last two feet before you would be able to cut the foil that is trapping the water under the wood. Below is a...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 07-03-2016, 11:51 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
I would suggest dropping the belly pan and...

I would suggest dropping the belly pan and cutting out the insulation. When I pulled up the flooring I was able to not cut the foil insulation and I used a wet vacuum and sucked out just over 5...
Forum: Tires 04-01-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 172,719
Posted By FLMarine
16" Sendel Wheels & 16" Michelin LTX Tires

I replaced my 15" bad year marathons in August of 2013 after the front right marthon tread separated and did a little over $5500 with of damage to my 2009 27FB. I had a thread on airforums with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-07-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 11,845
Posted By FLMarine
I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab Diesel 4x4, and...

I have a 2005 Dodge 2500 Quad Cab Diesel 4x4, and I will turn 200,000 miles in two days. So far it has been extremely reliable. I avg 12-13 towing my Airstream 27FB at 68mph and 18-19 at 70 mph...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-06-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,138
Posted By FLMarine
I used to love the Ford super duty's. My older...

I used to love the Ford super duty's. My older brother had a 2000 F-350 7.3 4x4 with a 6 speed stick shift. I loved that truck and it was great. Once Ford brought out the 6.0 I didn't want...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-06-2016, 05:10 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 23,696
Posted By FLMarine
I have the Sendel 16" rims and Firestone LT HT...

I have the Sendel 16" rims and Firestone LT HT tires. Don't have the exact size on me right now, but I've posted threads on here about my switch. Just about three years ago my Bad year 15"...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-23-2015, 06:10 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
Doug, We did talk over the phone about a...

Doug,

We did talk over the phone about a year or so ago. Your encouragement and advice helped me go forward with the repairs myself. Thanks for the compliments on my work. Civilian life is...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-22-2015, 03:18 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
I plan to do what you did. I will be using...

I plan to do what you did. I will be using styrofoam type 4x8ft sheet and cut it to fit underneath with spacers drilled into the bottom of the floor. I just need to get the proper rivets before I...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-21-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
Eheffa, Your post was where I got the idea...

Eheffa,

Your post was where I got the idea of how to put insulation in after I couldn't get the foil stuff to work. Thanks for the ideas, which was one of the reasons I decided to document my...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-21-2015, 07:24 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
Now that the floor was level I had to find new...

Now that the floor was level I had to find new flooring. Airstream no longer had the cork looking flooring that came with my trailer and I couldn’t find any cork looking vinyl that was as thin as...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-21-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
I then took the board to a garage I had access to...

I then took the board to a garage I had access to and used resin and fiberglass to coat the edges and make the places where I cut the V’s too much flat again. I also put a thin coat of resin on the...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-21-2015, 06:55 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
I used a piece of foil insulation to make a rough...

I used a piece of foil insulation to make a rough template of the corner in the rear then cut it and made a template using the thin plywood. After measuring several times I used the thin plywood...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-21-2015, 06:40 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
I set up a dehumidifier and small fan to run for...

I set up a dehumidifier and small fan to run for several weeks to dry out the rest of the wood. There are some parts that got stained from the water but after two months of drying out it looks and...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-21-2015, 06:15 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
I then pulled the trim off and found that the...

I then pulled the trim off and found that the trim piece was held in place by a couple of rivets and screws. It looked like a half drunk worker put the screws in and didn’t even use stainless steel...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-21-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,483
Posted By FLMarine
It’s been a while since I posted my issues with...

It’s been a while since I posted my issues with the rear floor in my 2009 27FB. Here’s an update and post with pictures and how I did my repairs in hopes that it will help others here that have the...
Forum: Our Community 12-09-2015, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7,911
Views: 1,578,679
Posted By FLMarine
No problem. I was the small helicopter flying...

No problem. I was the small helicopter flying over you guys yesterday around 2-3pm. Saw the Airstream and was hoping the folks staying there would see this. Pm me if you guys want the high res image....
Forum: Our Community 12-09-2015, 04:53 AM
Replies: 7,911
Views: 1,578,679
Posted By FLMarine
Spotted what looked to be a 27FB at Fort Clinch...

Spotted what looked to be a 27FB at Fort Clinch State Park on Amelia Island in FL as I flew over it. I have to go to this park sometime.

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Forum: Full-Timing 11-17-2015, 04:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 21,712
Posted By FLMarine
I full timed in my Airstream for a little over...

I full timed in my Airstream for a little over three years and live in it four days a week for my current job. I've also been backing up trailers since I was 13 years old when I would hitch up the...
Forum: On The Road... 11-05-2015, 03:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,432
Posted By FLMarine
I agree with the above. I just camped there two...

I agree with the above. I just camped there two weeks ago for the first time and had a great time. As I was arrived in the evening the park was testing it's Christmas lights they put up. The...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-02-2015, 09:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,468
Posted By FLMarine
Nice job there sheriff1, very impressive. How...

Nice job there sheriff1, very impressive. How did you make the table?

For my situation I was thinking of a couch that would go across the entire width and have a dinette table that could turn...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-02-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,468
Posted By FLMarine
I am interested in doing something similar in my...

I am interested in doing something similar in my 27FB. I'm in the middle of repairing the rotted floor in the rear. I recently took a camping trip with my Fiance and her two teens and since I had...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 10-20-2015, 04:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,819
Posted By FLMarine
I just got a 30 pint SPT SD-31E and it works very...

I just got a 30 pint SPT SD-31E and it works very well. I had another 30 pint dehumidifier that I used in my trailer but I let my Brother borrow it for his Airstream and he kept it so I needed to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-17-2015, 12:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By FLMarine
The closest indoor rv storage area is just over...

The closest indoor rv storage area is just over the border in GA off I-95 and they don't allow anyone to live in it while it is in storage. Other than that there are no indoor rv storage areas near...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-17-2015, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By FLMarine
There are several rv storage areas in the area...

There are several rv storage areas in the area that you can work on them, but I will need to live in it while I do the repairs so the storage lots are out. I also don't want to have to pack up tools...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-17-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 989
Posted By FLMarine
Need a Garage in Jacksonville Florida

I recently started working in Jacksonville, FL and am staying in my trailer part time during the week for work. I travel home on the weekends so I don't have a garage or place to work on my trailer....
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-31-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 32,540
Posted By FLMarine
Thanks MsMoto, As we do have a special...

Thanks MsMoto,

As we do have a special relationship as the owner of your former Airstream I agree that unless folks like me join then the club will fade away. I would love to be part of the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-31-2015, 11:26 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 32,540
Posted By FLMarine
You're right that my post was full of "blue beret...

You're right that my post was full of "blue beret wearing members". I mentioned that several times as a reason I didn't want to join the WBBCI from my younger than average perspective. I've been...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 03-30-2015, 03:38 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 32,540
Posted By FLMarine
I've read a several pages of this thread, but not...

I've read a several pages of this thread, but not all of it. I'll give a younger guy's perspective of the WBCCI club. Heck, I've already alienated myself from Corporate Airstream by insulting them...
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