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Forum: Stella's Kitchen 09-27-2016, 03:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,945
Posted By Bird's Nest
I use Dawn foam. I put a squirt on a scrubber and...

I use Dawn foam. I put a squirt on a scrubber and wet and soap up each dish. Then I rinse individually and pour the water over the soapy dishes to give them a prerinse. I put my dishes on a towel...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-27-2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 25,468
Posted By Bird's Nest
We just booked site F3! We sold our Sprinter...

We just booked site F3!
We sold our Sprinter Westfalia a few years ago and haven't been since. So sad. We Are in a 75th Anniversary David Winick Bambi now. Pretty happy again! Looking forward to...
Forum: Our Community 02-25-2016, 01:34 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,369
Posted By Bird's Nest
I'd like a Thule, Yakima or kuat version with...

I'd like a Thule, Yakima or kuat version with integrated bike racks.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-02-2015, 08:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,222
Posted By Bird's Nest
We did too and my son has never forgiven me.

We did too and my son has never forgiven me.
Forum: Member Introductions 12-02-2015, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,268
Posted By Bird's Nest
They are always from Texas. We get these calls...

They are always from Texas. We get these calls every time we list a vehicle on one of the 'Traders' or CL. Which is more often than most since Hubs and Son #2 have a thing for anything with wheels...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-26-2015, 10:04 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 98,860
Posted By Bird's Nest
Insurance for a 75th

Hey,

We are having a difficult time finding someone to insure our unit for its fair market value. We have found in the past that NADA lists Airstreams well below FMV.

I don't remember having...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-09-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 98,860
Posted By Bird's Nest
Thanks Racoco

Found it!

Our Westy had several standard features hogging valuable storage space. We removed the TV, a large retractable clothesline in the bathroom and a safe in the kitchen, apparently these...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-09-2015, 07:11 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 98,860
Posted By Bird's Nest
Hey, We just purchased a DW and believe it...

Hey,

We just purchased a DW and believe it is the one Previously owned by Ethel. I have a couple of questions:
Where do you find the production number?
What do you replace the speakers with if...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 11-26-2011, 08:28 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,008
Posted By Bird's Nest
Who knew William Shatner was an aluminum fan. ...

Who knew William Shatner was an aluminum fan.

https://www.fox17online.com/fox17-viral-william-shatner-turkey-fryer,0,436192.htmlstory
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-16-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 31,310
Posted By Bird's Nest
Hey, Bird's Nest took Gene up on his offer for...

Hey,
Bird's Nest took Gene up on his offer for A-10 so we are now on the proper side of the road!
Big thanks to Gene for that.
We will be there on Thursday.
We are not wine drinkers but love...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-13-2011, 02:48 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,817
Posted By Bird's Nest
The Kelty Veil House is very compact. It has 2...

The Kelty Veil House is very compact. It has 2 anodized aluminum poles and is lightweight nylon.
It stows in a bag that is 26x8x8. It weighs less than 13lbs. It is limited on head space as it is a...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-12-2011, 06:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,817
Posted By Bird's Nest
My husband seems to be warming to the tent idea. ...

My husband seems to be warming to the tent idea.
Since we have a B-Class and drive it off our campsite for excursions our site often looks vacant and the few things we leave out can look abandoned....
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-11-2011, 10:24 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 9,817
Posted By Bird's Nest
Do you use a screen room?

Am I crazy or is a screen room/tent a great addition to an RV/camping lifestyle?

I just purchased my dream screen room and my husband thinks it will be useless for camping. I have been envious of...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-11-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By Bird's Nest
My thought is that halogens are hot and they suck...

My thought is that halogens are hot and they suck energy.
The upgrade to LED is pricy if you change your mind.
Choose either the under counter or ceiling lights for halogen and keep the others...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-09-2011, 06:20 PM
Replies: 327
Views: 31,310
Posted By Bird's Nest
Bird's Nest / David & Gayle We are across the...

Bird's Nest / David & Gayle
We are across the street in our Westy.
We're thinking of showing up on Thursday afternoon.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-28-2011, 08:36 AM
Replies: 327
Views: 31,310
Posted By Bird's Nest
I just made a reservation across the road. We get...

I just made a reservation across the road. We get our rowing schedule so late that we always miss out on early registration. But it shouldn't be a problem since we will be in the Sprinter Westfalia...
Forum: On The Road... 06-21-2011, 08:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,671
Posted By Bird's Nest
We stayed at Cherry Hill. Drove to the metro...

We stayed at Cherry Hill.
Drove to the metro station instead of taking the bus.
We drove our GMC 2500 into DC one day and had no trouble parking.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 05-21-2011, 08:17 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,987
Posted By Bird's Nest
We have 8 acres and have plenty of space to park...

We have 8 acres and have plenty of space to park the Westy. It generally sits next to our garage either on the driveway or beside the driveway. We are working on plans for a new out building large...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-21-2011, 07:17 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 124,177
Posted By Bird's Nest
Dump the tanks too. Will this be your job as...

Dump the tanks too. Will this be your job as well?
We have a sprinter Westfalia and it is nimble enough to maneuver close to the sewer clean out on our pool house. That is what we usually use as our...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-19-2011, 09:46 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,483
Posted By Bird's Nest
DO NOT BUY A BIG BOX STORE BIKE!!! They are...

DO NOT BUY A BIG BOX STORE BIKE!!!
They are heavy, rattle, do not stay adjusted and often do not have replaceable parts.
A hybrid will be your best choice. They are like a cross between a mt bike,...
Forum: 1965-1969 Sovereign 05-17-2011, 10:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By Bird's Nest
Welcome to the forums. We went the opposite...

Welcome to the forums.

We went the opposite in a way. We purchased a 2005 Airstream Sprinter Westfalia and sold our 28' CCD.

Our Westy is known as a James Cook in Europe. Airstream imported...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-17-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,950
Posted By Bird's Nest
Greetings from a fellow Washingtonian misplaced...

Greetings from a fellow Washingtonian misplaced in GA...since 1985!
I was born in Pasco, grew up in Kennewick, went to WSU, moved to SLO, CA and met and married a Pittsburgher whose job landed us in...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 05-17-2011, 06:38 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,257
Posted By Bird's Nest
We have cooked for our sons' rowing team from our...

We have cooked for our sons' rowing team from our 28' CCD and now our 18.5' Westy. We feed 40-60 people.

The CCD allowed more indoor prep and the oven was great. With the Westy we are more...
Forum: Fun & Games 05-05-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 7,058
Views: 330,354
Posted By Bird's Nest
Shins

Shins
Forum: Member Introductions 04-19-2011, 07:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,809
Posted By Bird's Nest
My knowledge of Turks and Caicos isn't so exotic...

My knowledge of Turks and Caicos isn't so exotic and adventuresome. I have watched several episodes of HGTV's "House Hunters International" that featured your island while spinning on my elliptical....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-19-2011, 06:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,818
Posted By Bird's Nest
It's like polishing an old Airstream. There is no...

It's like polishing an old Airstream. There is no functional reason to invest the time and money but it adds to the bling factor.

Once we get our last functional adjustment taken care of on our...
Forum: On The Road... 04-18-2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,635
Posted By Bird's Nest
My favorite places to get RV items are Ross and...

My favorite places to get RV items are Ross and Marshall's. TJ Maxx is good but the others are more convenient for me.
They usually have a lot of rectangular air tight containers.
I have bought...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-16-2011, 11:27 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,822
Posted By Bird's Nest
We had an 04 CCD with the same problem. We...

We had an 04 CCD with the same problem.
We purchased a stove vent filter that was a perfect fit.
My husband fabricated a latch to hold it in place.
It worked perfectly and did not seem to cause...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 04-15-2011, 09:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,368
Posted By Bird's Nest
I use the Dawn Direct Foam soap in the pump...

I use the Dawn Direct Foam soap in the pump bottle. The foam dish soap, like the foam hand soaps, rinses with less water. The pump also turns to the side for tidy storage.

I generally pump it on a...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-05-2011, 12:57 PM
Replies: 284
Views: 30,210
Posted By Bird's Nest
Appling (Augusta), GA, took a beating. The good...

Appling (Augusta), GA, took a beating.
The good news is Dave repaired the caulking above the front doors on the Westy Sunday and now we know it did the trick. We had a pesky leak at the driver and...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-27-2011, 04:28 AM
Replies: 284
Views: 30,210
Posted By Bird's Nest
Parked by the house! No way. We are boondocking...

Parked by the house! No way. We are boondocking at the Lake Lanier Rowing Club in the rain. All cozy while we wait for everyone to show up for a wet day of Varsity Head Races. We shared the parking...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 03-22-2011, 08:54 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,851
Posted By Bird's Nest
We were recently told by a salesperson that an...

We were recently told by a salesperson that an Airstream rep had told him that if they misfire a rivet or miscut a hole they will often cover it with a light or nameplate in lieu of replacing a...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-21-2011, 07:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,448
Posted By Bird's Nest
Prop open the door to your bathroom and take the...

Prop open the door to your bathroom and take the panel off in front of your water pump.
Open the faucets. Pull out the kitchen wand and leave it in the sink.
We would use a space heater with a...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 03-21-2011, 06:40 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 16,907
Posted By Bird's Nest
Square melamine is great for campers. I used a...

Square melamine is great for campers. I used a set of 8 in a mixed coordinating pattern, from Target, in my CCD and have moved half of them to my little Westy.
Generally melamine is NOT...
Forum: The Pet Forum 03-14-2011, 09:50 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 6,014
Posted By Bird's Nest
Cooper voted twice.

Cooper voted twice.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-14-2011, 09:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,447
Posted By Bird's Nest
Congrats. That is a real beauty!

Congrats. That is a real beauty!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-14-2011, 09:32 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 124,177
Posted By Bird's Nest
I forgot to mention MPG. 18.5 to 19.5 so far...

I forgot to mention MPG.
18.5 to 19.5 so far and our heater is diesel powered!
We have owned this unit since October of 2010 so the heater has been used with every tank so far.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-14-2011, 09:23 PM
Replies: 632
Views: 124,177
Posted By Bird's Nest
We do not have an Interstate but we do have an...

We do not have an Interstate but we do have an Airstream Sprinter Westfalia which is known as a James Cook in Europe.
We had a 28' CCD that we loved but felt it did not meet our current camping...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-10-2011, 11:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,602
Posted By Bird's Nest
We went from a 28' CCD to a Westfalia last fall....

We went from a 28' CCD to a Westfalia last fall. I now frequent the Sprinter Forum, Yahoo AS Sprinter Westfalia Group and the Air Forums.

With only 250 or fewer Westies on the road the Yahoo...
Forum: Full-Timing 03-06-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,740
Posted By Bird's Nest
I bought the Electrolux when we had a Class-C...

I bought the Electrolux when we had a Class-C with carpet and vinyl. I kept it under one of the dining benches. It was better than nothing.
I started using it in the house when we sold our RV. I...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2011, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,585
Posted By Bird's Nest
Love merino wool and SmartWool socks are...

Love merino wool and SmartWool socks are wonderful. The footies last a long time but the dress socks do not.

My boys live in Under Armour. Only for them it should be Outer Armour because they row...
Forum: On The Road... 02-20-2011, 11:34 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,498
Posted By Bird's Nest
For drinking we keep 4 square polycarbonate...

For drinking we keep 4 square polycarbonate glasses from Target in the cupboard.
We rarely use them because our number one choice is the two 16oz Tervis Tumblers we carry with us.
My husband uses...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-19-2011, 10:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,957
Posted By Bird's Nest
I recently got a Verizon iPhone and signed up for...

I recently got a Verizon iPhone and signed up for the $20 Wi-Fi hot spot. Tried it out for a few minutes while we were running errands today. It seems better than our air card. I will need to look...
Forum: On The Road... 02-19-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,498
Posted By Bird's Nest
I have a mix of Calphalon and Analon. All have...

I have a mix of Calphalon and Analon. All have short handles and metal lids.
I avoid glass in my RV. They stack well and work quite nice on the propane stove.
I picked them up at Ross / Marshall's...
Forum: On The Road... 02-19-2011, 09:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,046
Posted By Bird's Nest
We had an Armada when we purchased our CCD. We...

We had an Armada when we purchased our CCD. We immediately purchased a GMC 2500 and sold the Armada so that we would have somewhere to carry a generator and our bikes.
We installed four Yakima...
Forum: On The Road... 02-18-2011, 09:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,498
Posted By Bird's Nest
Melamine is not microwaveable. I used Corelle...

Melamine is not microwaveable.
I used Corelle in our Class-C that had a microwave and switched to melamine in our 28' CCD without a microwave.
Both are thin and stack nice.
People complain that...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-16-2011, 06:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,898
Posted By Bird's Nest
Schwinn Bicycles Tervis Tumblers (still made in...

Schwinn Bicycles
Tervis Tumblers (still made in the USA)
Emeco Navy Chair by Winton Dinges (Also still made in the USA and all aluminum)
The Navy Chair by Emeco Available at Smart Furniture...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-08-2011, 08:52 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,989
Posted By Bird's Nest
Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your...

Welcome to the forum. Sorry to hear about your mishap.

As an air-cooled VW tech, what do you work on? The early rear engine models?

Our son wants to be an Audi/VW technician and we have been...
Forum: On The Road... 02-07-2011, 09:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,540
Posted By Bird's Nest
https://store.airstream.com/product_info.php?produ...

https://store.airstream.com/product_info.php?products_id=230

You can only order the iconic Airstream/Bike version from the Airstream factory store.
Forum: On The Road... 02-07-2011, 09:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,540
Posted By Bird's Nest
Tervis Tumbler (https://www.tervis.com/Tumblers) ...

Tervis Tumbler (https://www.tervis.com/Tumblers)

https://store.airstream.com/images/small_Airstream%20Tervis%20Tumblers16%20oz.jpg
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