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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-06-2023, 09:53 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 12,624
Posted By gr.austin
Be careful my F250 platinum has a sticker on the...

Be careful my F250 platinum has a sticker on the factory receiver that is rated for 600# without WD and 1200# with WD. The truck can handle towing on the ball but make sure the ball, tow bar,...
Forum: On The Road... 09-28-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,370
Posted By gr.austin
Just keep movin

We haven’t had that problem because we never stop chasing the sun.
Happy stream.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 07-03-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,157
Posted By gr.austin
Another benefit is when the drop down counter is...

Another benefit is when the drop down counter is up you can still get out the door with ease. Happy Streaming.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2022, 09:41 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,288
Posted By gr.austin
Just check your hitch tongue weight rating. On my...

Just check your hitch tongue weight rating. On my truck it is 600# rating. The weight distribution hitch brings the 1000-1200 tongue weight back down to the 600# limit. And for sway I think the new...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-23-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 25,367
Posted By gr.austin
Be careful you will be charged for the road tax...

Be careful you will be charged for the road tax eventually. The electric car is actually more expensive than gas when ALL the expenses and maintenance are considered. And who will buy a half dead...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-16-2022, 06:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,031
Posted By gr.austin
Bad transfer switch

Thank you all for your suggestions. Here are the results: As mentioned in the initial entry all power had been removed from the control panel including the converter, batteries and all 12V devices. ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-12-2022, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,031
Posted By gr.austin
Clicking in the electric box

I am hearing a clicking sound from the electrical panel when plugged into shore power or Honda generator. Airstream tech suggested the converter was bad. Replaced converter (what a job). Clicking...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-30-2022, 06:48 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,619
Posted By gr.austin
The real problem here is that there are two wires...

The real problem here is that there are two wires attached to the insulation displacement connections in the receptacle. The problem shows it ugly head when the first wire in not installed 100%...
Forum: Winter Living 11-19-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,686
Posted By gr.austin
If you have a Hensley Hitch you will have no sway...

If you have a Hensley Hitch you will have no sway issues towing. No better hitch. There is a side benefit with the Hensley it requires a unique tow bar to use when hooking up to tow. This tow bar...
Forum: Full-Timing 11-18-2021, 10:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,174
Posted By gr.austin
If you keep the Hensley Hitch with the stinger...

If you keep the Hensley Hitch with the stinger attached to the TV it would be very unlikely to be taken, Not to many 50# stingers hauld around by thieves.
Forum: Winter Living 11-18-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,686
Posted By gr.austin
We used our 27 FB Classic year round for 10...

We used our 27 FB Classic year round for 10 years. Uses lot of propane about 1 gallon per day, Never connected any hoses in cold weather Used jugs to fill water tank and dump station to empty....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-16-2021, 06:04 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,901
Posted By gr.austin
Four things to look at: 1. Voltage of...

Four things to look at:
1. Voltage of generator falls below 108 Volts under starting load Generator too small

2. Outdoor coil is very dirty or blocked with debris/ cottonwood. Clean outdoor...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-16-2021, 05:49 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 16,901
Posted By gr.austin
Four things to look at:

Four things to look at:
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-16-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,150
Posted By gr.austin
The rule is designed to protect your safety. You...

The rule is designed to protect your safety. You are working with a potential bomb. But here is the wrinkle. You CAN install the unit as long as you do not access, touch, test, the refrigerant at...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 08-29-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,498
Posted By gr.austin
They make shorter drill bits (jobber) shorter...

They make shorter drill bits (jobber) shorter will be less likely to break. Also on small diameter bits make sure the speed is very high 3000 RPM+ slower speeds cause breakage. That is the reason...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-25-2020, 06:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,952
Posted By gr.austin
One thing you might try. Take the truck out of...

One thing you might try. Take the truck out of first and put it in second gear. Now the torque on the rear wheels will be less and less likely to spin. Sometimes it works. Good Luck
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-30-2020, 06:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,204
Posted By gr.austin
Is your rig ready for camping? Is it full of...

Is your rig ready for camping? Is it full of clothes, food, propane, dishes, water? Is your truck full of traveling stuff, chairs, grill, fishing stuff, Maps, tools (it's an Airstream so you will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-03-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,026
Posted By gr.austin
You have done exactly what I did in 2009. An...

You have done exactly what I did in 2009. An F150 has a lot of power but it doesn't have enough weight to manage the potential sway of the 8500# trailer. Even with the well worth Hensley hitch I...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-01-2020, 12:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,834
Posted By gr.austin
Pex is great if installed properly. The major...

Pex is great if installed properly. The major benefit is that you can run it with only 2 fittings. One at the source and one at the end. No hidden fittings to break or leak. By hiding fittings...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-29-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,538
Posted By gr.austin
For all to know. I did a worse thing, I put...

For all to know. I did a worse thing, I put Diesel Exhaust Fluid in the Fuel tank. Could have been a junked truck, 8000 in repairs or just a outlandish bill for $2000. Fortunately this accident...
Forum: Our Community 05-12-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,423
Posted By gr.austin
New or Used

If I were in the market I would be looking for features. The new models have features that I do not like: 1: All of the new electronics is great until you are boondocking and nothing works many...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-01-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 19,747
Posted By gr.austin
The WD hitch may be a requirement of your TV...

The WD hitch may be a requirement of your TV because the receiver may be only rated for 500-600 pounds tongue weight without WD. Check you receiver specs. On my F250 Diesel 900+ torque, 19,000+...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-17-2018, 01:54 PM
Replies: 278
Views: 36,462
Posted By gr.austin
Anything can pull an Airstream, even a bicycle. ...

Anything can pull an Airstream, even a bicycle. But make sure you look at the unique tire pressure sticker on the driver's door column. It tells you what the payload is for that vehicle. Going is...
Forum: Winter Living 12-17-2018, 01:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 13,169
Posted By gr.austin
The exhaust flue gases should have a temperature...

The exhaust flue gases should have a temperature of about 350 degrees. This gets the products of combustion out of the heat exchanger so they don't rot out the heat exchanger. The present designs...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-16-2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,871
Posted By gr.austin
Just a reminder: They do make a panel mounted...

Just a reminder: They do make a panel mounted male electrical plug that could be used to replace your female receptacle. The panel mounted plug comes either recessed or not. I think the recessed...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-01-2018, 02:38 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,246
Posted By gr.austin
Poor Quality/Design

I've had my 27FB Classic Limited for almost 10 years now. Even though it has served me well it hasn't been without its many many problems. All of the 74 issues could have been fix in the factory at...
Forum: On The Road... 10-28-2018, 06:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,964
Posted By gr.austin
Simply solution: Stuff end of roll (about 1...

Simply solution: Stuff end of roll (about 1 sheet) into the tube end. That's what $250,000+ education gets you at Cornell.


Happy streaming
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-27-2018, 11:28 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,548
Posted By gr.austin
First of all I have a 2016 Platinum F250. Too my...

First of all I have a 2016 Platinum F250. Too my surprise the Max Payload was only 1964 as seen on the tire inflation sticker on the door column. Here comes the sad part: My weight & my wife's...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-12-2018, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,370
Posted By gr.austin
If the A/C runs on days less than 95 degrees...

If the A/C runs on days less than 95 degrees there is nothing wrong with the A/C. It is designed that way.



With temps over 100 inside and outside the compressor will be severely overloaded. ...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-06-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,695
Posted By gr.austin
What brand tire caused all this damage?

What brand tire caused all this damage?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-06-2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,717
Posted By gr.austin
I think everyone has missed the issue. The...

I think everyone has missed the issue. The trailer is not the issue nor the TV it is the Hitch receiver that is the problem. Forces greater than the 500 pounds dead weight put excessive loads on...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 07-21-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,328
Posted By gr.austin
First of all the utilities are under a +/- 10% in...

First of all the utilities are under a +/- 10% in Supply voltage. That is the utility company will maintain 108 minimum and 132 maximum volts. The Cycles are also +/- 10% except the cycles for the...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 07-18-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 13,328
Posted By gr.austin
Evaporative cooling works great when the cooling...

Evaporative cooling works great when the cooling affect is controlled and is able to be directed to an enclosed space. Spraying water over a trailer expecting the evaporative cooling affect will...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-15-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,977
Posted By gr.austin
Imo A camping RV that is intended to be used off...

Imo A camping RV that is intended to be used off the grid should not have any hi-tech stuff that will leave you stranded in some God forsaken place on a holiday weekend with no one within 50 miles. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-15-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,015
Posted By gr.austin
The buzzing could be coming from the transformer...

The buzzing could be coming from the transformer but IMO I would check the compressor contactor (relay). It is very common for dirt to get inside the contactor and cause the electrical coil to...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 07-11-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 12,630
Posted By gr.austin
Don't make the mistake I made and thought a F250...

Don't make the mistake I made and thought a F250 would pull the 9000 27FB Classic. Boy was I wrong. KNOW WHAT YOUR PAYLOAD IS AND CHECK THE DOOR COLUMN. The tire inflation label is the only place...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-15-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,289
Posted By gr.austin
Don't make the same mistake I did. $72,000 down...

Don't make the same mistake I did. $72,000 down the drain. I bought a 3/4 ton diesel thinking it would be overkill for my 27FB Classic. Boy was I wrong. Calculate your load. You, your wife, and...
Forum: Full-Timing 06-13-2018, 06:31 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,704
Posted By gr.austin
There are 3 states that are fit for full timers: ...

There are 3 states that are fit for full timers: Florida, Texas, and South Dakota. Other states may be good but these are the best. First of all NO STATE INCOME TAXES. Second: time to establish...
Forum: Full-Timing 06-12-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,704
Posted By gr.austin
We finally made South Dakota or legal residence. ...

We finally made South Dakota or legal residence. It took signing up at Dakota Post (3916 N Potsdam Ave. Sioux Falls, SD) for mail service. Then we stayed overnight in a RV park to get a physical...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-10-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,323
Posted By gr.austin
This a pintle hook. It is designed for very...

This a pintle hook. It is designed for very heavy loads 30,000 # plus. It makes for very easy coupling. No WD. Overkill is not the right word for the SUV. But hitching is a lot easier.

...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-06-2018, 10:01 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,201
Posted By gr.austin
DON'T UP SIZE TO A 30 AMP BREAKER. There are no...

DON'T UP SIZE TO A 30 AMP BREAKER. There are no advantages to up sizing. The 20 amp breaker was selected under very specific engineering requirements and using a 30 Amp breaker will remove the...
Forum: Tires 06-05-2018, 12:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 14,211
Posted By gr.austin
Two opinions: 1. Never buy a China made tire. I...

Two opinions: 1. Never buy a China made tire. I don't care what brand. Look for something other than made in China. China's quality is uncontrolled. One might be great and then the next not so...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 06-04-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,480
Posted By gr.austin
Here is a rule of thumb: Find how much air the...

Here is a rule of thumb: Find how much air the A/C is moving. A 13,500 BTU unit should be moving about 400-500 CFM. Look in the specifications. Now measure the temperature of the air going into...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 05-29-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,822
Posted By gr.austin
Make sure the fitting are rated for propane use. ...

Make sure the fitting are rated for propane use. I wouldn't want to here about a spark igniting the propane and you ending up on the moon.


Happy Streaming..
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-29-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 16,201
Posted By gr.austin
The new A/C units are almost 200% more efficient...

The new A/C units are almost 200% more efficient than the old units from the 60's and 70's. The new 15K BTU units only take about 15Amps. The 13.5K BTU units take about 13 amps. If the outdoor...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-29-2018, 10:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,353
Posted By gr.austin
Good wiring counts

Thank you for doing such a great job wiring your 16 and boat. I am not the only one that appreciates a job well done. I hope you also included wire labels along with a wiring diagram for that next...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-29-2018, 05:06 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,435
Posted By gr.austin
Quote "I don't know what year your F-250 is but,...

Quote "I don't know what year your F-250 is but, for what it's worth, the current F250/F350 have identical brakes with 14.29" rotors front and rear. The same E rated tires are also used on both...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-28-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,435
Posted By gr.austin
Unfortunately the towing capacity is never the...

Unfortunately the towing capacity is never the issue. A bicycle can tow an Airstream. It is the payload that is the killer. A F150 can have a higher payload than a F250. Say what? Yes, a...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-17-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,984
Posted By gr.austin
On my Classic the furnace is 12V. So the t'stat...

On my Classic the furnace is 12V. So the t'stat should also be 12V. Check to see if the t'stat is in the heat mode. Also check that the t'stat is wired to the correct terminals for heating. The...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-17-2018, 05:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,809
Posted By gr.austin
I'd recommend that you use fiberglass flexible 4"...

I'd recommend that you use fiberglass flexible 4" duct (about 6" actual OD) This can be compressed in tight quarters. The 1" insulation will will take care of the heat loss and will be very easy to...
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