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Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 08-29-2012, 06:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,150
Posted By 8rmesse
Pennsylvania State Rally

Please join us for the Pennsylvania State Rally in Centre Hall, PA Sept. 12-16. Hosted by the Al-Mon-O Unit, there will be plenty of interesting tours and good food and of course good fellowship with...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-16-2012, 04:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,961
Posted By 8rmesse
For what it's worth I have found that I can not...

For what it's worth I have found that I can not "toot my own horn" when I have my tilt wheel fully raised. If I lower it one notch it works perfectly. I am guessing raising the wheel causes the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-22-2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,416
Posted By 8rmesse
Yes, an STL file would be needed, unless you want...

Yes, an STL file would be needed, unless you want to pay someone to convert your data to STL. I do realize there are materials available that are suitable for use beyond prototypes, what I was saying...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-26-2012, 05:13 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 38,378
Posted By 8rmesse
I'm pulling out later this morning after spending...

I'm pulling out later this morning after spending the past 2 months parked at Holly Bluff Family Campground in Asheboro, NC so I could visit with my family. I'll be headed North as well, making my...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-23-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,529
Posted By 8rmesse
I drink from my Airstream's 24 year old fresh...

I drink from my Airstream's 24 year old fresh water tank any time I boondock which has been quite a few times. I was really paranoid about it at first but then I slowly got over it. It tastes good to...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-23-2012, 04:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,530
Posted By 8rmesse
Here's an idea. Why not mount the roof storage...

Here's an idea. Why not mount the roof storage pod on top of the Tundra? A friend of mine who tows an Airstream trailer with a Nissan Titan has a camper shell and a Thule "roof pod" on her truck....
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-23-2012, 04:10 AM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,833
Posted By 8rmesse
Great Point Streamquest. I wish I had read this...

Great Point Streamquest. I wish I had read this before making my last post. I recant my statement. Handsfree mobile phone calls ARE more dangerous than carrying on a conversation with a passenger in...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-22-2012, 07:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,805
Posted By 8rmesse
Thumbs up Love This!

Love This!
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 03-22-2012, 07:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,529
Posted By 8rmesse
I just came across this thread. I read the post...

I just came across this thread. I read the post before this and knew I had the answer. Then I read this one. That is exactly how I reattached my springs when one broke in the middle of the night. I...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 03-22-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,521
Posted By 8rmesse
If you intend to pull a toad behind a motorhome,...

If you intend to pull a toad behind a motorhome, even a 20 footer go with the 454. That poor 350 would be so overworked I bet it would get worse mileage.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-22-2012, 03:08 AM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,833
Posted By 8rmesse
I don't think talking on a phone is any more...

I don't think talking on a phone is any more distracting than talking to a passenger (although some drivers shouldn't even do that) as long as you are 1. not fumbling to find the phone 2. not dialing...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-21-2012, 07:27 AM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,833
Posted By 8rmesse
Ah, more ways to distract drivers, mobile phones,...

Ah, more ways to distract drivers, mobile phones, texting and things of this nature are killing us bikers... Literally. I'm not trying to pick any fights here and I'm not trying to get personal with...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-21-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 21,416
Posted By 8rmesse
I have access to a 3D printer. I think custom...

I have access to a 3D printer. I think custom building them for less than readily available parts will be hard to do though. 3D printers (at least in most industries) are used to make prototypes so...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-12-2012, 07:36 AM
Replies: 2,439
Views: 414,945
Posted By 8rmesse
The original owner of my '88 345 told me when...

The original owner of my '88 345 told me when they bought it they traded in a really nice Winnebago motorhome and still made payments of $1500 a month for the next five years. So that is trade plus...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-11-2012, 08:24 AM
Replies: 246
Views: 38,378
Posted By 8rmesse
That's basically where I'm at as well. I like the...

That's basically where I'm at as well. I like the idea of the toy hauler but it sure eats up a lot of valuable living space. I know they can be made to be dual purpose with fold out benches and the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-10-2012, 06:12 PM
Replies: 246
Views: 38,378
Posted By 8rmesse
I appreciate you posting these photos. I have...

I appreciate you posting these photos. I have seen pictures of this rig before and have always thought it would be cool to turn my 345 into a toy hauler for my Harley-Davidson. I seriously doubt I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-10-2012, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By 8rmesse
I try not to be a smarta#$ too often. It's just...

I try not to be a smarta#$ too often. It's just so hard not too though. I thought you probably meant washers... I couldn't imagine nuts so thin you could fit more than one in the gap in the hinges....
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-10-2012, 12:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,536
Posted By 8rmesse
My classic is an 88 and is 30 amp only when...

My classic is an 88 and is 30 amp only when connected to shore power. My generator (also 7K) puts out 50 amps and runs both ACs well. Yours should do the same. Mine being 30 amp, (are you sure the 94...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-09-2012, 05:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By 8rmesse
Small nuts? You mean like Spanish Peanuts? Sorry,...

Small nuts? You mean like Spanish Peanuts? Sorry, the smarta#$ in me made me do it. Actually I did the same thing to my hinges a year ago except I used plastic washers. It does help a lot but I...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-06-2012, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,833
Posted By 8rmesse
So, does yours only have four belts? Mine has 4...

So, does yours only have four belts? Mine has 4 V-Belts and a serpentine style belt for the alternator. Like I said though it was missing two of the belts when I started, that was what made it so...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-06-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 216,254
Posted By 8rmesse
I am pretty sure you will be very happy with the...

I am pretty sure you will be very happy with the results. I bet your power and mileage increases as well as your cooling efficiency. Especially your cooling efficiency. and you'll get to hear the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-06-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,833
Posted By 8rmesse
When I replaced the belts on mine I ended up...

When I replaced the belts on mine I ended up making a couple of extra trips to the local NAPA get the right length belts. I saved the sleeves with the part numbers for every belt. Wish I would have...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-04-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,890
Posted By 8rmesse
My original mirrors on my 88 345 are Ramco and...

My original mirrors on my 88 345 are Ramco and like Derek's (crazeevw) they have a top power/heated mirror and and lower convex mirror all in one plastic housing. They are rather pricey but must be...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-03-2012, 04:25 AM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 216,254
Posted By 8rmesse
I have two of these in one of my overhead...

I have two of these in one of my overhead compartments, one just like the one in the photo and a larger version that has a black background. I was planning to attach them to blank vanity tags and...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-03-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 216,254
Posted By 8rmesse
That was always my style. You see people whose...

That was always my style. You see people whose idea of a custom vehicle is to order every available accessory out of a catalog, bolt it on (or stick it on with double sided tape:lol:) and suddenly...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-02-2012, 08:08 AM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 216,254
Posted By 8rmesse
A small pry bar should be all you need :angel:

A small pry bar should be all you need :angel:
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-02-2012, 03:19 AM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,833
Posted By 8rmesse
I can't vouch for the can's instructions however...

I can't vouch for the can's instructions however I know people who have used the product on real leather upholstery with great results. I worked in an upholstery shop for several years and it was...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-01-2012, 06:25 PM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,833
Posted By 8rmesse
What he is using is not really spray paint, it is...

What he is using is not really spray paint, it is Duplicolor Vinyl and fabric dye and yes, it can be used on leather.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-01-2012, 07:21 AM
Replies: 2,451
Views: 504,833
Posted By 8rmesse
Lookin' Good dadstoy :)

Lookin' Good dadstoy :)
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-29-2012, 07:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,095
Posted By 8rmesse
Mine had the fuse built in to the ringer unit as...

Mine had the fuse built in to the ringer unit as well. I replaced it with a $20 unit from Lowes and it had no built-in fuse so I added an inline fuse. I also added an inline switch after being...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-24-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 216,254
Posted By 8rmesse
Thank you raveson. I believe I will carry a...

Thank you raveson. I believe I will carry a drawer or cabinet door with me to try to match it up. Maybe that will get me close anyhow...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-23-2012, 12:24 PM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 216,254
Posted By 8rmesse
That's a clean setup raveson. I use my swivel...

That's a clean setup raveson. I use my swivel chairs a lot but I'm sure removing them does make it feel a lot more open in the living area. Do you remember the color stain you used on this? I cut my...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-22-2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 1,472
Views: 216,254
Posted By 8rmesse
This isn't really anything I "got" for my...

This isn't really anything I "got" for my motorhome. It is more of a project I've been working on to update my motorhome and make better use of the available space all while keeping it easily...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-22-2012, 06:16 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 13,744
Posted By 8rmesse
I am fulltiming and immediately saw the need for...

I am fulltiming and immediately saw the need for a good compact vacuum. I have the vacuum that originally came with my Airstream but it is not super powerful so it has taken residence in the garage....
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-22-2012, 06:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,380
Posted By 8rmesse
I am late posting this I know. My blinds are all...

I am late posting this I know. My blinds are all original. In 1988 you got wooden blinds in the living room and kitchen/dinette and aluminum blinds in the bathroom and bedroom. I have no plastic (or...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-21-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By 8rmesse
Yeah, I don't know how I got on such old threads...

Yeah, I don't know how I got on such old threads the other day, all the while thinking I was reading the latest posts? No harm done.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-20-2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,207
Posted By 8rmesse
Yes there is. You remove the tracks the windows...

Yes there is. You remove the tracks the windows slide on. There is one phillips screw, on each end of the track, remove the screws, slide the top track out, the the bottom and the screen can be...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-20-2012, 07:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,870
Posted By 8rmesse
I love how quickly a question about how to get to...

I love how quickly a question about how to get to door hinge nuts turns into a discussion on proper use of leveling jacks... As for the question asked. I have seen people drill holes through the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-19-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,053
Posted By 8rmesse
Out-of-Doors Mart is awesome. They are the only...

Out-of-Doors Mart is awesome. They are the only dealer I really like to do business with.
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 01-29-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 226
Views: 28,943
Posted By 8rmesse
By the end of last year's Alumapalooza I was the...

By the end of last year's Alumapalooza I was the only motorhome NOT parked on the field. I stayed in the generator section by the service center the entire rally mostly because of my one dog. He had...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-28-2012, 04:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 24,486
Posted By 8rmesse
Zero, I decided Wednesday that enough was enough....

Zero, I decided Wednesday that enough was enough. I got up Thursday morning and loaded the bike, battened down the hatches and hit the road. Glad to have moved on to happier places.
Forum: The Pet Forum 01-27-2012, 10:57 AM
Replies: 1,077
Views: 206,496
Posted By 8rmesse
Kirby my Jack/Rat keeping a watchful eye on...

Kirby my Jack/Rat keeping a watchful eye on passersby at our campsite in Brooklyn, New York this past September. He is an excellent watchdog.
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-27-2012, 10:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,418
Posted By 8rmesse
Did you check/reset the breaker inside the...

Did you check/reset the breaker inside the motorhome or the ones on the generator itself? My 88 345 has breakers for each AC unit inside, one under the dinette bench, one under the bed. Maybe you...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-27-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 24,486
Posted By 8rmesse
I use this thing called a Bike Tow BikeTow -...

I use this thing called a Bike Tow

BikeTow - Take it with you (https://www.abiketow.com)

You drive the front wheel up the included ramp into the wheel chock then strap it in much the same as you...
Forum: Our Community 01-25-2012, 07:03 PM
Replies: 417
Views: 50,213
Posted By 8rmesse
I chose EasyStreamer88 for my username. It's a...

I chose EasyStreamer88 for my username. It's a combination of the movie title Easyrider because I'm a biker and I'm an Air Streamer with an '88 345 Motorhome. I am full-timing and aside from my...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-25-2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 24,486
Posted By 8rmesse
1988 345 7.4 liter (454) carburetor towing a...

1988 345 7.4 liter
(454) carburetor towing a Harley-Davidson Softail. I get 10mpg if I can keep my speeds at 60 or lower. If I try to run 70-75 like everyone else on the interstate it drops to 7mpg.
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 01-23-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 226
Views: 28,943
Posted By 8rmesse
I too signed up for the full five nights last...

I too signed up for the full five nights last June immediately after the rally. I'm looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones. I am also planning to attend Alumafandango in Denver...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-23-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,105
Posted By 8rmesse
Oh yeah, on a side note, I wired an inline switch...

Oh yeah, on a side note, I wired an inline switch on my doorbell circuit after being awakened at 2am on a rainy night by the ringing doorbell. Water got in the button and it started ringing all by...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-23-2012, 05:56 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,105
Posted By 8rmesse
If you travel with a small dog Like I do the...

If you travel with a small dog Like I do the doorbell will be plenty loud enough... My Jack Russell Kirby can hear it ring even when I don't and he instantly goes berserk. In fact he even barks when...
Forum: Community Polls 01-19-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 20,773
Posted By 8rmesse
I travel with a 24" iMac and a MacBook. I tend to...

I travel with a 24" iMac and a MacBook. I tend to meet a lot of Macs in Airstreams. The two seem to go together well.
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