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Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-23-2023, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,131
Posted By Ampman
Replaced the rear Fantastic fan with a MaxxAir ...

Replaced the rear Fantastic fan with a MaxxAir Deluxe unit. Worked very well for about four trips. The vent lid gear operator mechanism broke in half and Max Fan is sending me a replacement. Found...
Forum: Axles 10-23-2023, 09:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,557
Posted By Ampman
Had those same exact rated Henschen axles on my...

Had those same exact rated Henschen axles on my 05 Classic with factory Kodiak disc brakes. Replaced them with 4k Dexter axles with disc brakes, 32 degree down angle and shock mounts included....
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-22-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 378
Posted By Ampman
Batteries still available for individual sale?

Batteries still available for individual sale?
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-06-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,815
Posted By Ampman
Nice rig. You’ll get a good price if you’re...

Nice rig. You’ll get a good price if you’re patient. I found mine last year after a few years searching. 2005 4x4 V10 with 53 k miles one owner and paid $23k. Wanted the 7.3 but most were crazy high...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-18-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,217
Posted By Ampman
2012 F250 6.2l , 25’ Classic with Hensley Hitch....

2012 F250 6.2l , 25’ Classic with Hensley Hitch. Never experienced any issues towing other than bad roads. Passing trucks both ways give a slight push but nothing dramatic. Getting more concerned...
Forum: 1950 - 1958 Cruiser 09-25-2018, 06:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,991
Posted By Ampman
I second the bed crane. They fold up pretty...

I second the bed crane. They fold up pretty narrow and out of the way. I found a good deal on a used electric wheelchair lift and modified the base to fit in the passenger side corner of the bed....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-11-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,588
Posted By Ampman
I ran the Firestone bags on my old F-250 and they...

I ran the Firestone bags on my old F-250 and they worked great. I put the Airlift bags on my current F-250 and they work even better. Airlift incorporates an internal Jounce stop that under zero...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-11-2018, 12:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 878
Posted By Ampman
Have the 2012 F250 and the brake controller...

Have the 2012 F250 and the brake controller worked just fine with the 05 25’ classic with electric over hydraulic brakes, regular electric brakes on the other trailers too.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-20-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,441
Posted By Ampman
Nice. I’ll catch up on the truck forums and see...

Nice. I’ll catch up on the truck forums and see how the new ones are holding up. My old peeps from the working world tell me the DEF units up to 2014 are still shop queens. Not enough miles yet on...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-20-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,441
Posted By Ampman
Yes, any make. The Ford 6.0, 6.4 and 6.7 were...

Yes, any make. The Ford 6.0, 6.4 and 6.7 were always in the shop broke down for weeks at a time. The Dodges not so much but we had fewer of those due to load requirements. Last few years from 2011 to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-19-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,441
Posted By Ampman
Have the newer DEF diesels gotten any more...

Have the newer DEF diesels gotten any more reliable? Anybody got more than 100k on a 2014 and up? Been away almost a year and a half from the world of fleet diesel light duty trucks and they were all...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-10-2017, 08:54 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,441
Posted By Ampman
2012 F250 4x4 CC 6.2L 3.73. I have about 66k on...

2012 F250 4x4 CC 6.2L 3.73. I have about 66k on it. The 2nd trip indicator has never been reset, shows 12.8 MPG overall. Individual trips have been as low as 10 and as high as 16. From the Rockies to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-10-2017, 07:47 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 14,360
Posted By Ampman
Snow plow prep package is fine if you need it....

Snow plow prep package is fine if you need it. Mine had it but I live in TX. I found the stiffer 6k rated springs up front on the Dana 60 produced more resistance for the weight distribution...
Forum: Community Polls 11-06-2017, 10:04 PM
Replies: 723
Views: 128,651
Posted By Ampman
Retired Power Lineman doing contract work...

Retired Power Lineman doing contract work surrounded by millennials. Second retirement on the horizon come next June. Seems none of these young folks stay in a job very long before bouncing off...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 06-26-2017, 08:56 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 60,372
Posted By Ampman
Check out Muellers financing. Got two years...

Check out Muellers financing. Got two years interest free available. No upcharge for it either, same as cash price. Passing on the house and the new shop (tears) to my daughter soon. I will replicate...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 06-26-2017, 06:42 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 60,372
Posted By Ampman
Thanks. Primarily built it for the shop. The...

Thanks. Primarily built it for the shop. The lean-too was a bonus for the Airstream. Plus it gives me more rain water collecting footage. Mueller supplied the metal. Great folks to work with.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 06-25-2017, 07:38 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 60,372
Posted By Ampman
288206Finally got my workshop/Airstream Port...

288206Finally got my workshop/Airstream Port built. Just need to clean up around it and lay down some roadbase.
Forum: On The Road... 01-08-2017, 07:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,566
Posted By Ampman
Don't see why they wouldn't. They are long and...

Don't see why they wouldn't. They are long and just fit between the 16 inch Michelin's. I have read where some folks have cut an inch or so off the thin end to fit between tires. I guess you would...
Forum: On The Road... 01-07-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,566
Posted By Ampman
We use them and got rid of a bunch of the lego...

We use them and got rid of a bunch of the lego blocks. Makes leveling a breeze. Not cheap but they are worth it.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-07-2017, 01:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,870
Posted By Ampman
Correct. I'm referring to the electrical supply...

Correct. I'm referring to the electrical supply side of electrical distribution systems for standard services. Even though no 240 volt loads are present in an rv, the supply side at the pedestal...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-07-2017, 08:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,870
Posted By Ampman
Sounds like the problems started with the first...

Sounds like the problems started with the first night on a bad pedestal. More than likely a bad neutral there. Might have fried your converter. The PD Surge Unit should have sensed the condition and...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-02-2017, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,870
Posted By Ampman
Might be an open or compromised neutral at the...

Might be an open or compromised neutral at the pedestal. These conditions can show proper unloaded voltage with a meter but go haywire with a load on 120 volt single pole circuits. You can check by...
Forum: Community Polls 12-12-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 723
Views: 128,651
Posted By Ampman
Touring Dan, I did retire!!! But only for two...

Touring Dan,
I did retire!!! But only for two weeks. The boss lady wants to put in two more years so I accepted a contract gig with Google Fiber until she bails. Didn't want to be too free to be her...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-27-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,469
Posted By Ampman
If you need the heavier F250 which has the more...

If you need the heavier F250 which has the more robust suspension, axles, transmission and brakes then you will pay a small penalty in cost and fuel mileage because it does weigh a bit more. But you...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-08-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,469
Posted By Ampman
Fine job! All I know is all of the trucks in the...

Fine job! All I know is all of the trucks in the pool are the same. F150 cc with the 5.0 and the mileage is about the same. Must be lead foot syndrome from the team. Except for me of course........
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-07-2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,469
Posted By Ampman
I have not seen a locking hub set up for f150's....

I have not seen a locking hub set up for f150's. F250/350 have solid Dana 60 front axles with vacuum hubs. When those crap out just replace em with some Warns and cap the vacuum lines. Makes them...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-07-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,469
Posted By Ampman
Don't let the gas mileage decide for you. I have...

Don't let the gas mileage decide for you. I have a 2012 F250 cc 4x4 with the 6.2 and the unloaded gas mileage is 13.5 and 12 dragging the 25 ft. Classic. Hardly ever commute in it and always...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-18-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,787
Posted By Ampman
Both towing trucks I've had I was able to find...

Both towing trucks I've had I was able to find color matched toppers for them on Craigslist. Current one is a Leer exact color as the truck and only paid like $700. Put the rails on top for the...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-05-2016, 08:27 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,220
Posted By Ampman
Thumbs up We are recently DINK's. Just married off the last...

We are recently DINK's. Just married off the last kid and is she is officially off the payroll. Looking forward soon to becoming DRINK's. Dual Retirement Income No Kids.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 04-29-2016, 07:10 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,896
Posted By Ampman
I use Inland Truck parts. They have many...

I use Inland Truck parts. They have many locations but are not everywhere. The salesman at the Austin, Tx location told me they were only sourcing the USA made Timkens. When my order came in that's...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-27-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,096
Posted By Ampman
Been using them on a couple of trips now. Works...

Been using them on a couple of trips now. Works great on 16 inch duals. Wish I would have bought em years ago instead of the cheap Lego blocks.
Forum: On The Road... 04-05-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,239
Posted By Ampman
Palo Duro Canyon State Park is great for hiking...

Palo Duro Canyon State Park is great for hiking and the temperatures are great this time of year.
Iconic Cadillac Ranch just west of Amarillo is interesting. Plenty of state parks on the way to the...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 03-10-2016, 09:28 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,896
Posted By Ampman
Even if they were the exact same quality which I...

Even if they were the exact same quality which I believe they are not, I will still try and buy US made products. That goes for everything. I will pay more to try and keep the hardworking men and...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 03-10-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,896
Posted By Ampman
Good idea. I'll get some ordered and stashed...

Good idea. I'll get some ordered and stashed away. Truly is a shame to lose jobs that way. Thanks.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 03-09-2016, 09:06 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,896
Posted By Ampman
Quality is the key word there! A lot of inferior...

Quality is the key word there! A lot of inferior offshore stuff out there. Packing bearings by hand is actually kind of fun. Been doing it for decades. Plus it's one of the things every man should be...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 03-08-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,896
Posted By Ampman
Exactly. I ordered mine from Inland Truck service...

Exactly. I ordered mine from Inland Truck service here locally. The guy at the counter told me they are only supposed to be shipped the USA bearings. When they came in they were. Paid a whole lot...
Forum: Our Community 03-08-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,180
Posted By Ampman
Awesome truck!

Awesome truck!
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 03-02-2016, 04:25 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 14,896
Posted By Ampman
Still using the red grease. Timkens still look...

Still using the red grease. Timkens still look great. Guess I'll keep using the red grease since it still has the highest temp rating.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-18-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 12,405
Posted By Ampman
Our stream came with a Hensley. At first I...

Our stream came with a Hensley. At first I thought I was in way over my head. Spent a short while on YouTube and got to hitchin. Short learning curve and easy to master. No problems and love the...
Forum: On The Road... 01-05-2016, 07:12 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,056
Posted By Ampman
Sounds good. I'm gonna see if a metal bar and...

Sounds good. I'm gonna see if a metal bar and hinge plate that could be hung on the tailgate directly over the hitch receiver would work too. Like a compound cantilever lever. Would reduce the...
Forum: On The Road... 01-04-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,056
Posted By Ampman
Stay the course. If the hitch gets too heavy then...

Stay the course. If the hitch gets too heavy then I bet there's a way to build a small lift arm for it. Kind of like the truck bed lift arms you see on service trucks but in miniature. Bet some sharp...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-28-2015, 11:50 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 14,639
Posted By Ampman
Don't forget about the Power Wagon from...

Don't forget about the Power Wagon from Dodge(Ram). About the same money but better towing and cargo specs. Plus it has Off Road features that are hard to beat. Solid front axle, Built in winch, etc....
Forum: Tires 12-23-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 17,797
Posted By Ampman
Sometimes you have to go above 65 mph to get away...

Sometimes you have to go above 65 mph to get away from traffic clusters or pass others. It happens. There should be enough confidence in your tires to be able to do that. But with the current ST's I...
Forum: Tires 12-14-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,249
Posted By Ampman
Bought em brand new, E rated, run at 65 lbs....

Bought em brand new, E rated, run at 65 lbs. Going on the fourth season with about 15k miles the cords let go on one and caught just in time while setting up camp. Looked like a bike tire. No debate...
Forum: Tires 12-13-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,249
Posted By Ampman
ST tires are made to run on trailers but their...

ST tires are made to run on trailers but their quality and reliability are lacking is all I'm saying. Previous owner of my rig had the Marathons on it when one came uncorked and tore up the wheel...
Forum: Tires 12-13-2015, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,249
Posted By Ampman
Tire registration probably wont be too much of a...

Tire registration probably wont be too much of a hassle with how things are done electronically now a days. Maybe if tire manufacturers' would step up their game and make a trailer tire that had the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-10-2015, 09:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,124
Posted By Ampman
Well there goes five minutes I will never get...

Well there goes five minutes I will never get back. Why do I click on these things?
Forum: Tires 12-06-2015, 09:54 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 17,797
Posted By Ampman
The current offering of ST tires should be...

The current offering of ST tires should be designated Short Term tires only considering how cheaply and poorly constructed they are. The hype and labeling from the manufacturers are just lipstick on...
Forum: Tires 12-01-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 190
Views: 17,797
Posted By Ampman
Congratulations! When is the due date? For the...

Congratulations! When is the due date? For the baby shower get some Michelins LT's and forget those ST junk tires. I went the ST route when I first got our rig and got what all the research said was...
Forum: Our Community 11-26-2015, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,968,180
Posted By Ampman
What is the brand? How much did you have to pay?...

What is the brand? How much did you have to pay? Can't wait to see how it all comes together.
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