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Forum: On The Road... 08-31-2014, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,940
Posted By AdamB
I used that website to find a great site for our...

I used that website to find a great site for our trip this past March. Our 32 foot motorhome fit in a 28 foot spot just fine. We were able to back in all the way with just enough room to squeeze our...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 07-22-2014, 11:39 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,776
Posted By AdamB
Hi walleyecrazy, Welcome to AirForums! ...

Hi walleyecrazy,

Welcome to AirForums!

Freightliner makes a great chassis. I wouldn't be concerned about the mileage too much as these are built to go half a million miles. That is, if they've...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-19-2014, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,498
Posted By AdamB
Hi Cliff, I put a new one in a couple of...

Hi Cliff,

I put a new one in a couple of years ago. I was getting dim lights and fans even when plugged in. And as a bonus, that old converter fried my 2 Group 27 house batteries. I just replaced...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 07-18-2014, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 901
Posted By AdamB
This happened to us too. I don't know what the...

This happened to us too. I don't know what the size is. I just removed one of the old ones and brought it into an rv parts store. The size is not carried at regular hardware stores. Buy at lest 10-15...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 07-09-2014, 10:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,959
Posted By AdamB
Fuel filter or low fuel level? Mine is surely...

Fuel filter or low fuel level? Mine is surely different (Powertech/Kubota 7000W diesel running off the 90 gal main fuel tank), but it won't work without at least 1/4 tank of fuel in the tank. I also...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-09-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,307
Posted By AdamB
Give Vinnie a call at Vinnie's Airstream in Santa...

Give Vinnie a call at Vinnie's Airstream in Santa Rosa if that's closer to you. I'm sure he can get you going.


Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 04-23-2014, 11:33 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 88,193
Posted By AdamB
Airstream Class A Diesel Pushers Available

1995 Landyacht Pusher $6500

Could be a diamond in the rough or a basket case.... or it could be a lie. However, this could be worth it even for parting out. It probably has a Cummins 5.9 turbo,...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-19-2014, 07:44 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 39,812
Posted By AdamB
Sorry we had to leave unexpectedly this...

Sorry we had to leave unexpectedly this afternoon. Our daughter became ill yesterday and wasn't improving 24 hours later. We were so busy looking after her we didn't get much of a chance to talk with...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-18-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,167
Posted By AdamB
Where to mount cb antenna

205889 There's mine. It's on the street side in the front. The previous owner had installed the CB radio. The CB is mounted right before the dashboard below the drivers side window.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-18-2014, 02:13 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 39,812
Posted By AdamB
Just called Casini and site 143 is booked. ...

Just called Casini and site 143 is booked.

Jeff, we've reserved site F16 for now. So count us in!
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 02-18-2014, 01:34 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 39,812
Posted By AdamB
I'll take spot 143 if nobody has claimed it yet....

I'll take spot 143 if nobody has claimed it yet. Thanks!
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 10-07-2013, 08:19 PM
Replies: 367
Views: 30,870
Posted By AdamB
We're looking forward to Jackson! However, if our...

We're looking forward to Jackson! However, if our 'ocean therapy' session here in Malibu keeps us a bit longer than expected, then we might be a day or two late.

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Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 09-24-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,373
Posted By AdamB
Awesome job on documenting this repair Dave! I...

Awesome job on documenting this repair Dave! I can see myself doing this repair sooner or later so it's nice to see that it can be pulled off all by myself. We continue to be finding ourselves...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 09-12-2013, 10:59 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,267
Posted By AdamB
I bought a replacement from amazon: ...

I bought a replacement from amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00407CK5W/ref=ya_aw_oh_pit

I'll be installing it this weekend. I know parts are available for this fan, but the cost of the...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 09-12-2013, 09:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,511
Posted By AdamB
My Cutter has the same problem. The only stable...

My Cutter has the same problem. The only stable gutter piece is the big one over the awning. I suspect that this one was mounted much more securely at the factory. Anyhow, I pulled out the bad...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 07-18-2013, 03:43 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,749
Posted By AdamB
Well I finally got around to finishing this...

Well I finally got around to finishing this project last month (and I would have updated this thread but I was too busy installing a set of base-plates on my toad and installing a braking system on...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 07-15-2013, 09:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,171
Posted By AdamB
We just returned last Friday from a trip to the...

We just returned last Friday from a trip to the Carmel, Monterey and Big Sur areas of coastal Northern California for 2 weeks. We camped at Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park for the last week. No hookups...
Forum: 1998 Excella 1000 07-15-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,621
Posted By AdamB
Great!

:band:
Forum: Our Community 07-15-2013, 09:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,853
Posted By AdamB
Well I hope the initial problems of this new...

Well I hope the initial problems of this new dealership have been adequately addressed by the management.

My guess is that Bay Area Airstream opened at a time when the economy started (somewhat...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 05-15-2013, 10:37 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,718
Posted By AdamB
Congratulations Musketeer! Our ride improved...

Congratulations Musketeer! Our ride improved dramatically after replacing the worn out shocks with some new Bilstein shocks. But, as you can see from Gloran's signature, there are many more...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 05-11-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,425
Posted By AdamB
Congratulations! You'll love traveling in your...

Congratulations! You'll love traveling in your Cutter. Be sure and download a parts book for your model from airstream.com if you haven't done so already.
Forum: On The Road... 04-27-2013, 06:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,572
Posted By AdamB
We stayed at Westbay Marine Village in Esquimalt...

We stayed at Westbay Marine Village in Esquimalt (Victoria) for a week in June 2011. It was a very convenient location to explore Victoria from. We often took the city bus to avoid having to deal...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-27-2013, 09:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,981
Posted By AdamB
Thanks Dave! I know it was long-winded... i...

Thanks Dave! I know it was long-winded... i shouldn't have had that extra cup of coffee yesterday! That post of yours helped me to find the correct switch last year.

Anyhow, I'm kinda thinking of...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-26-2013, 11:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,277
Posted By AdamB
That one looks nice. Personally, I think the...

That one looks nice. Personally, I think the asking price is a little high considering it's a 14 year old front engine gas model (nothing against gas powered motorhomes). But it appears to have been...
Forum: 1998 Excella 1000 04-26-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,621
Posted By AdamB
Looking good! How's your interior skylight trim...

Looking good! How's your interior skylight trim looking?
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-26-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,981
Posted By AdamB
Super easy upgrade for brighter, safer and more reliable headlights

The performance of the headlights on my Airstream Cutter have been getting worse and worse since we bought it almost two years ago. The lights were working when we bought it, although they were...
Forum: Our Community 04-16-2013, 09:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,853
Posted By AdamB
Ok, it's opening next month in Fairfield,...

Ok, it's opening next month in Fairfield, California. They will be Airstream Adventures Northwest (https://www.airstreamnw.com/)'s newest dealership. I ordered some parts today from their Portland...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 04-16-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,749
Posted By AdamB
The correct garnish (trim piece) is finally on...

The correct garnish (trim piece) is finally on its way from Airstream. I had to call an out of state dealer to get the part as my local AS dealer apparently isn't interested in selling parts....
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-16-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,718
Posted By AdamB
Hey Musketeer! Glad to see so many folks...

Hey Musketeer! Glad to see so many folks interested in older Airstream pushers. Ours is powered by the 230hp Cummins on a Freightliner X-Line (spring suspension) chassis. It's no speed demon and the...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 04-14-2013, 09:35 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,913
Posted By AdamB
Thanks for the pictures randazj. Where did you...

Thanks for the pictures randazj. Where did you get this done and how much does this service go for in your area?
Forum: Our Community 04-12-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,853
Posted By AdamB
Bay Area Airstream Dealer (San Francisco Bay Area)

I noticed an ad for Bay Area Airstream while browsing the Air Forums this morning. Looks like they're prepping for a grand opening next month.

According to this page...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 04-10-2013, 11:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,121
Posted By AdamB
Welcome! You got it just in time to hit the road!...

Welcome! You got it just in time to hit the road! We just finished our 1st trip last week & heading out Friday to the Northern California Air Forums Rally at Cassini Ranch. Hanging out with Air...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 04-07-2013, 10:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,171
Posted By AdamB
Hey Philip, Glad you got a boondocker as...

Hey Philip,

Glad you got a boondocker as well. We've never stayed out that long without electricity and it was surprisingly reassuring to have full power just from our batteries. It rained most of...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 04-07-2013, 03:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,171
Posted By AdamB
We just got back yesterday from 4 nights camping...

We just got back yesterday from 4 nights camping at Doran Beach, where there are no hookups. I wouldn't call it boondocking... but we did rely on our house batteries (2 group 27 deep cycle batteries)...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 03-28-2013, 04:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,749
Posted By AdamB
Now I need a new garnish (interior trim piece). ...

Now I need a new garnish (interior trim piece).

Mine is fairly thrashed from 17 years of sunlight.


182019

Here's the one Airstream is stating might be a suitable replacement.
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 03-28-2013, 04:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,749
Posted By AdamB
To get the measurements, I measured the inside...

To get the measurements, I measured the inside skylight hole first.


182014

It appeared to be 21.5" square from the inside with a footprint of around 30" or so outside.


182016
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 03-26-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,749
Posted By AdamB
Work in Progress Update

The weather cleared up a bit and I received my supplies from Best Materials.
https://www.airforums.com/attachments/gallery/files/5/7/9/4/5/img_1364.jpg

I used an oscillating tool with a flexible...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 03-24-2013, 11:47 AM
Replies: 449
Views: 181,888
Posted By AdamB
Hey SuperTrouper! I'm working on my Maxim...

Hey SuperTrouper! I'm working on my Maxim Skylight install on my Airstream in Petaluma right now. I'm about a mile west of the KOA.

Here's the link for anybody who would like to see my updates on...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-20-2013, 01:32 PM
Replies: 638
Views: 47,589
Posted By AdamB
Hey Jeff, Finally made our reservation....

Hey Jeff,

Finally made our reservation. We'll be in spot 97, arriving April 12 and departing April 14.

Thanks again for all your work!

Adam
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 03-17-2013, 10:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,127
Posted By AdamB
The skylight install will be here...

The skylight install will be here (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f313/maxim-skylight-install-on-a-fiberglass-motorhome-102522.html#post1274334). I'm going to use Eternabond on this one.
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 03-17-2013, 10:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,749
Posted By AdamB
Maxim Skylight install on a fiberglass motorhome

Many Airstreamers have found (or will find) that Airstream uses an inferior quality skylight on their RVs for some reason. Mine is no exception. Fellow Airforums member Airslide...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-21-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,180
Posted By AdamB
Hi Protagonist, Having a similar coach which...

Hi Protagonist,

Having a similar coach which is a similar age as the original author of this thread, I was trying to get across that the number one problem that will most likely be experienced are...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 02-19-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,180
Posted By AdamB
Congratulations on getting an Airstream...

Congratulations on getting an Airstream motorhome!

We purchased our 1996 Cutter almost two years ago and take it out about 6 times per year on all kinds of trips. I'm going to quickly talk about...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 02-10-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,913
Posted By AdamB
Sikaflex

Dave,

Can you elaborate a little more on the application of Sikaflex polyurethane to the windshield please? From my understanding, it is quite thick and might need to be heated up a little before...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 02-10-2013, 08:40 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,682
Posted By AdamB
JosefZ, Nice Airstream and nice Jeep!...

JosefZ,

Nice Airstream and nice Jeep! Although my roof was resealed by a respectable shop prior to purchasing my rig 2 years ago, this seasons rains exposed some of the problems that WILL occur if...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 01-31-2013, 09:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,373
Posted By AdamB
Airstream used the same diesel generator (as an...

Airstream used the same diesel generator (as an option) on my 1996 Cutter Pusher. It only had 170 hours on it when I bought the Cutter almost 2 years ago. This means that the previous owner only used...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 01-21-2013, 06:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,171
Posted By AdamB
Hi Phillip, So far, so good. I've only done...

Hi Phillip,

So far, so good. I've only done one trip with it so far since I installed it and it was fine. We've had a few different sets of family stay with us in the Cutter over the holidays....
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 12-24-2012, 08:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 24,473
Posted By AdamB
We always seem to get 12 mpg average. Sometimes...

We always seem to get 12 mpg average. Sometimes we are towing, sometimes we are cruising in over 100 degree weather with the diesel generator running to power the A/C, and it uses the same fuel tank...
Forum: Boondocking 12-24-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,269
Posted By AdamB
We used to have a 1986 Bigfoot "Spirit Wing" 19...

We used to have a 1986 Bigfoot "Spirit Wing" 19 foot trailer. The original owner ordered it with an Olympian heater. Once we figured out how to use it, we never used the Atwood furnace again and...
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 12-23-2012, 10:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,127
Posted By AdamB
Yes I'm sure the skylight is the culprit! We had...

Yes I'm sure the skylight is the culprit! We had a super rain storm today and the skylight started leaking like crazy into the inside. We pulled the skylight bezel and cleaned up all the water in...
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