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Forum: On The Road... 07-30-2023, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,571
Posted By slpiotro
If you happen to get to WI.

Two particularly beautiful places are Wyalusing State Park where the Wisconsin River joins the Mississippi, and Perrot State Park also located on the Mississippi, but much further north.
The...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-30-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,717
Posted By slpiotro
Smile It happens to all of us

My 2007 surprised me with the over sink cupboards coming completely loose on one end. With the help of fellow streamers, we found slightly larger screws and got it back in for the rest of the trip....
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-12-2022, 12:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 888
Posted By slpiotro
Vinyl Floor replacement options

Just before Covid hit, a floor product came out that was supposed to have Zero expansion in heat or cold. I don't remember the name or the type of protect exactly, but I read about several people...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-04-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,173
Posted By slpiotro
enough power?

as someone who has towed a 23 foot, rear bed for ten years with an ML350 and logged 100,000 miles, if it fits you, you will love the 23 ft. I have the v-6 Diesel, and it pulls and handles great. I...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-30-2020, 12:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,864
Posted By slpiotro
Backing in Madison.

Dear Joseph:
I live in urban (near west) Madison, and it can be a hassle getting in your city driveway. I just saw your post or I would have contacted you yesterday. I am glad you found a way in,...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 08-23-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 15,882
Posted By slpiotro
Just one more dropping in to say don't feel all...

Just one more dropping in to say don't feel all alone. I have done it also. Fortunately, my 23 Ft. backed up first on the shower floor and my wife started screaming. Full fledged disaster averted,...
Forum: On The Road... 02-12-2020, 09:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,506
Posted By slpiotro
I, personally, am in favor of just throwing it...

I, personally, am in favor of just throwing it all in there and figuring it's a small space, I'll find things eventually. But I'm a guy. She, a non-guy, wants actual ORGANIZATION organization. ...
Forum: On The Road... 01-21-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,955
Posted By slpiotro
the only instrument I play is the radio, but my...

the only instrument I play is the radio, but my spouse brings her 1950's martin in a guitar (hard) case and leaves it on the bed when we travel. Temps can be somewhat of an issue, but usually we are...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-11-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,317
Posted By slpiotro
Mercedes and pigtail

I have had three ML 350's and one trailer (2007). The first one (2008) needed the pigtail adapter, the second (2011 late year or early 2012) didn't and the current one 2014 doesn't. (In case anyone...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 04-11-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 947
Posted By slpiotro
Question replacement of stock DVD/CD/Radio in 2007

We have a 2007, 23 foot Safari, Special Edition. It came with a one unit Radio, DVD player with a ten CD player attached. We have converted all our music collection (other than old vinyl) to MP3...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-30-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,914
Posted By slpiotro
ten years in ML 350's

I have been towing our 23ft Safari with a ML350 for ten years and 100,000 plus miles towing. Never had a problem with the vehicle because of towing. (blew a tire going on four wheel roads in Big...
Forum: Our Community 01-02-2019, 01:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,809
Posted By slpiotro
try this out, I love our solar

I have a 23 ft. Airstream, fit with 3 100 watt panels, and other than the worst days, have always been able to maintain batteries, watch TV, run micro wave, hair dryer etc. Go to the AM Solar site,...
Forum: On The Road... 11-27-2018, 01:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 6,069
Posted By slpiotro
Sometimes the argument of diminishing returns is...

Sometimes the argument of diminishing returns is valid, sometimes not. If 1 gram of strychnine (*and that is just a out of my butt figure) immediately, but one one thousandth of a gram will kill you...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-30-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,931
Posted By slpiotro
Milenco Aero 3 or the Milenco Grand Aero, I...

Milenco Aero 3 or the Milenco Grand Aero, I second and third these, we tried a couple others before finding these, and have used the first set we bought for several years with little to no problem. ...
Forum: On The Road... 08-09-2018, 09:14 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,156
Posted By slpiotro
Kohler Andre is a good choice

And while a cold front might come through, you also might have 60 degree plus temps during the day. You probably won't want to leave your hose connected to water supply, and check with the park as...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-27-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 18,093
Posted By slpiotro
We have towed with a ML 350 for ten years

and have had no problem. We have a 23ft. rear bedroom, and love the shorter length, but did look into the 25 ft, for various reasons before deciding to stick with what we have. I would recommend a...
Forum: VAC | Vintage Airstream Club 03-13-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,391
Posted By slpiotro
Wisconsin Club is active

And has a fair number of vintage owners. For info on events, go to https://wisc.wbcci.net/
It is a fun group, and lots going on. Sound like you would be down in the Prairie Du Chien--- Sauk City...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 09-27-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 1,479
Views: 547,860
Posted By slpiotro
23 feet works great llwith two cats

We spend up to six months in a year in our 23 foot Safari with our two cats. we got them and the trailer st about the same time. they're happy to travel in their little home. If you can, teach...
Forum: Boondocking 06-30-2017, 03:07 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 12,185
Posted By slpiotro
I dunno, I always thought if it's outside of an...

I dunno, I always thought if it's outside of an actual 'campground', but it's still in nature, it's boondocking. If it's on a street or in a city, it's stealth camping. Like I would consider a...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-30-2017, 08:19 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,817
Posted By slpiotro
thanks, but

The batteries were brand new, in fact installed as part of the check out. Tried every other power hungry thing, it did not kick out. It was only on microwave. I will run the voltage tests etc. but...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-29-2017, 12:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,817
Posted By slpiotro
Microwave Power Use

I installed a solar system with 2000 Watt inverter so that I could use my micro to heat a cup of coffee etc. It worked fine for a couple of years, but then it would kick off after a few seconds use...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-27-2017, 10:58 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,496
Posted By slpiotro
I had the same problem this year, could not find...

I had the same problem this year, could not find parts locally. Called Moen, their service folks sat on the line, helped me find parts from Amazon etc. made sure they were correct, and I ordered and...
Forum: On The Road... 06-20-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,225
Posted By slpiotro
Smile go on the Cajun Caravan

We started with the Cajun caravan, three weeks, so not a terrible time commitment if you find it doesn't fit you. We have been on three since then, and all have been great, we are taking another...
Forum: Our Community 06-17-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,351
Posted By slpiotro
Smile congratulations

We've had ours eight years and still love it. Problems, we have had a few, some our fault, some not so much. It is a joy to use and travel in, and we have been extremely happy with our travels. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-17-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,494
Posted By slpiotro
Smile and don't let anyone make you feel like a dummy

I've ridden Harleys for forty years and while not a mechanic, grew up on a farm and have basic mechanical skills. When we got our airstream in mid Feb. and drove south, I filled it with water and...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-13-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,825
Posted By slpiotro
Smile I recommend

I recommend AM Solar. I decided to take a trip out to Oregon in large part to have them install my system. It has been in place 8 years, we are on the third (because of illness that left the 2nd...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-12-2017, 11:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,612
Posted By slpiotro
I needed same things for my kitchen in an 97

and I could not find the parts locally, called Moen's help line. The guy on the line helped me find it on amazon and insured that it was the correct part(s) and numbers. I could not have asked for...
Forum: Axles 05-03-2017, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,244
Posted By slpiotro
I had expected to be able to drive it up (at the...

I had expected to be able to drive it up (at the cost of the tire already wore) and had some other work I wanted to have done. Arranged for the axles to be shipped before I found out the seriousness...
Forum: Axles 05-02-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,244
Posted By slpiotro
Broken axle, how to transport to shop?

I admit to being very limited in mechanical ability. I bent/broke a front axle (1 1/2 inches out of camber). I need to get the trailer almost five hundred miles to get repaired. I have had haulers...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-19-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,345
Posted By slpiotro
just a note, we found that with our rough use...

just a note, we found that with our rough use (lots of Nat. wildlife back road camping) and the bouncing they took the hard plastic cracked more often than we tolerated (then the seal wasn't so good...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-08-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,451
Posted By slpiotro
Diesels are good for towing

Look at the various BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Porsche. posts on these forums. With a Bambi, you should find one of these cars able to fill your needs. I tow my 23 ft. Safari with a Mercedes ML 350, get...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-03-2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,364
Posted By slpiotro
and the Wisconsin Unit welcomes you

We have electronic communication, and would be glad to have you join. The international rally is in Escanaba Michigan this year (part of the Wisconsin unit, slowly we are trying to regain the...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 10-29-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,788
Posted By slpiotro
23D for seven years, and happy

We have a 23D, I always thought I would like a 23 FB, but friends bought one, and found they had no place to relax except the table and the bed. Plenty of closet space in the 23D, fits in almost all...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-07-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,498
Posted By slpiotro
we have a 23D safari, the small bed takes some...

we have a 23D safari, the small bed takes some getting used to. But since I don't sleep well, I use the front couch some nights. The advantages of pulling a smaller trailer and the amazing amount of...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 09-27-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,939
Posted By slpiotro
We have a 23 ft. (smaller water tank) and the...

We have a 23 ft. (smaller water tank) and the amount of water used for dishes is easily more than for showers. If you boondock, the suggestions about using a gallon pail and very light rinse water...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 09-19-2016, 02:56 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,912
Posted By slpiotro
twenty three works for us

We bought a 23 foot back about six years ago, and have never felt crowded, even when we were stuck in rainy areas. It has plenty of room for the two of us with our two cats, and fits on lots of...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-21-2016, 01:51 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 10,581
Posted By slpiotro
Cool You will use it more than you think.

First, Welcome. We have a 23ft Safari. Bought when my wife retired several years after I did. Expected to spend a few months a year traveling. Except for this year (medical issues) have spent...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 08-18-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,368
Posted By slpiotro
I highly recommend joining WBCCI, especially in...

I highly recommend joining WBCCI, especially in Oregon, great group there, and very fun and active. Lots of good information and help will come with the group. Good luck, looks like a well cared...
Forum: Our Community 08-14-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,250
Posted By slpiotro
clear differences

First, the purpose of all the Congressional Chartered Vets groups is to influence the political structure regarding veterans benefits, and to assist their fellow veterans. The VFW and American...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-10-2016, 12:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,612
Posted By slpiotro
Milenco

Milenco, I bought them a couple of years ago for my ML 350 (2014), and they have been great. Stable, good views, little vibration, and easy to put on and remove. No scratching, I really like them. ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-14-2016, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,124
Posted By slpiotro
I would go with the taller cover, easier I think....

I would go with the taller cover, easier I think. Of course, stainless steel makes it look better. Measure your intended batteries first, to make sure you have room.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-27-2016, 11:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,065
Posted By slpiotro
I have been towing with an ML 350 for years (8...

I have been towing with an ML 350 for years (8 plus) and have had no problems. Weight distribution recommended, it really gives a nice comfortable tow and ride. Great car for the 23 FT, works well,...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 06-11-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,606
Posted By slpiotro
Times they is a changin...

First, the N. Carolina club rep. should be ashamed of herself. There are valid reasons for not being able to get you to International, but she should have invited you to a local rally.
I have been...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-01-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 7,881
Posted By slpiotro
Yes it is worth it for the freedom and quiet.

Robert:
Ann Arbor Bob hit it on the head. The only real answer, is... it depends. We had AM install ours five years ago, we do both boondocking, Nat. Parks/forests/and whatever place lets us park,...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-13-2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,316
Posted By slpiotro
Thumbs up thanks for reminding me

I have been suffering some health problems this year that have prevented me from doing anything that puts a strain on my system, so I haven't been able to bring the Airstream from storage for use. I...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 04-13-2016, 10:54 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,022
Posted By slpiotro
F.N.G. Cherry

We went from tent camping to a 23ft. SE Safari. Yes it is close to the max rating when fully loaded for our ML350 Diesel MB, but it has never ever been a problem on close to 100,000 miles of travel....
Forum: Our Community 04-13-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,401
Posted By slpiotro
Cool Rentals

I do believe your will have to go commercial rental to find one available to rent for a camping experience. We were tent campers before buying our first (and so far only) Airstream.
One of the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-09-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,487
Posted By slpiotro
I believe in

AM Solar in Oregon. They do nothing but RV Solar, and will do as much or little as you want. In our club (WBBCI WI) I for example did not feel like I knew enough to do it myself, so I had them do...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-06-2016, 02:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,695
Posted By slpiotro
and the group is getting less and less tied to...

and the group is getting less and less tied to the "way we used to do it". If you travel around, there are lots of local events (Lunches, weekend campouts etc) and by looking at some of the unit...
Forum: On The Road... 12-31-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,031
Posted By slpiotro
no, adventurous not foolish

I have met so many wonderful 80, 90 year olds who still travel extensively and several single women in that age group who are still on the move.
It seems to me, that it is when you for-go doing...
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