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Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-21-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,718
Posted By fastrob
Opinion Worth What You Paid For it

Heard a guy say $1,000 for a MB Diesel oil change. Knew a plumber with one, brakes cost $3,000.
Of course, to most Airstreamers, money is no object. It is to me.
Have 2 4x4 12v Ram Cummins, looking...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-31-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,279
Posted By fastrob
2nd The Bigger Rear Wheel Cylinders

On my 3500 Ram Cummins put in larger wheel cylinders in the rear, short money, worth it.
I like drums in the rear.
Most of the braking power is in the front, locking up the rear wheels is not my...
Forum: Our Community 12-17-2023, 08:19 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,865
Posted By fastrob
Dual Axle vs Single

Single axle with a blowout is a chore.
Had a blowout with a dual axle, by the time I noticed, just the sidewalls were left.
Rolled the aired wheel up onto a pad and swapped out the flat, easy...
Forum: Our Community 12-13-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,865
Posted By fastrob
Keep Looking or Shop 'Till You Drop

The last 55k miles were put on a Promaster van but I still have the Airstream, just saying.
Private party sales are best if they are honest people.
Dealers can screw you. Newer Airstreams are not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2023, 10:44 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 80,571
Posted By fastrob
How much e- per gallon of fuel? Is $11 right? I...

How much e- per gallon of fuel? Is $11 right?
I know they are safe. But the "Dutch Oven" comes to mind....
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-14-2023, 10:19 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,894
Posted By fastrob
I live at camp with my Airstream, travel when I...

I live at camp with my Airstream, travel when I feel like it or not.
Right now we are being 'visited' at the southern border by the millions.
Those mostly military aged male 'visitors' are being...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 11-23-2022, 10:25 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,291
Posted By fastrob
What is the motor? Exciting! Any initial...

What is the motor?
Exciting!
Any initial plans?
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 11-16-2022, 09:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,578
Posted By fastrob
Checked the Link, Wow! Prices are up.

I have the ones in the Amazon link.
Sweet, they even close themselves. A PIA to set the parameters, but I never read the instructions, duh.
I think I bought a pair for less than the price of a new...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 10-18-2022, 08:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,100
Posted By fastrob
Been thinking about this, goes to my roots, as a...

Been thinking about this, goes to my roots, as a thrifty soul.
Get a Vintage Airstream, if it is big enough tow it with a 12 valve Cummins diesel, cheaper than new but by no means inexpensive to do...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 10-17-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,100
Posted By fastrob
jimingram55, Are you thankful? I would be, you...

jimingram55,
Are you thankful? I would be, you are very lucky to have escaped unharmed..
The Airstream, like the Furd is replaceable, they make them every day.
I call them Stealerships, don't...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-17-2022, 06:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,600
Posted By fastrob
The Voice of Experience

I put a slightly larger than called for solar panel on the roof.
Maybe not as impressive as a windmill, but those blades sure do damage when they fly free Big Bird, or is that Free Bird?
In the...
Forum: Winter Living 08-28-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,536
Posted By fastrob
Go For It! Have Fun, But Don't Be Stoopid!

Lots of experience here, worth what you pay for it. Ha.
We had 3 kids, 2 dogs, a cat and 3 of the same age kids friends visit while we were building in the winter in Maine. Wonderful times!
All...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 21,028
Posted By fastrob
Old Dawg Wif Cummins 12 Valve

Old school says keep it simple.
Filters are important, so is where fuel is purchased.
Have 2 12 Valve Cummins, one mildly tuned up, very fun, one for parts.
Had a Diesel Jeep Liberty with the 2.5...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-05-2022, 02:46 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,197
Posted By fastrob
Keeping It Simple

Did the dig deeper on this a few years ago, stuck with the cell phone.
Nevertheless, years ago bought a Yagi antenna, stuck it on a long antenna pole and used a analog bag phone to connect the...
Forum: On The Road... 05-30-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,037
Posted By fastrob
Very Interesting Observation or Duh?

Nice to see that the very serious reality is apparent to a little more of the community.
Suggest digging a little deeper into the global then again the national look of the situation.
You want to...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-08-2022, 10:04 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 14,693
Posted By fastrob
Doing the Full Monte

Great project!
Always loved Tucson, been going there, Yuma and Phoenix off and on for since '73.
Enjoy the build and always remember 'the apple does not fall far from the tree.'
My dad used to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-23-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,959
Posted By fastrob
Your dime, your time and your life, live long and...

Your dime, your time and your life, live long and well!
I knew when it was time to sell the boat, after 20 years, the boat did not get used.
Money is a good reason to sell.
This foo is keeping the...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 03-20-2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,084
Posted By fastrob
Top Secret! I cannot believe you would bring...

Top Secret!
I cannot believe you would bring this up on the forum for everyone to think about.
Do you know how many conspiracies will be hatched over this?
I cannot imagine.
Hint, it dumps the...
Forum: Full-Timing 03-20-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,641
Posted By fastrob
Think About It

It is all on the level.
Plans are fine until the first slap in the head.
Are you sure you want to full time?
Have you camped out with your better half a lot?
Moving that big puppy around is a...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 02-16-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,652
Posted By fastrob
I like some of the ideas in the experimental...

I like some of the ideas in the experimental Airstream.
Would like to incorporate a solar roof, aerodynamic profile and LiFePo4 cells (already have some) in my retrofit.
I am reluctant to sneer at...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 02-14-2022, 05:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,652
Posted By fastrob
Really like some of the ideas. About the manual...

Really like some of the ideas.
About the manual front jack, come on, for only $300K they have to cut back someplace.
Really enjoy listening to the shift to e-. Rolling blackouts are here on a cold...
Forum: 1947-1949 Liner 01-19-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 368
Views: 91,831
Posted By fastrob
Riveting attention to detail. Sorry, could not...

Riveting attention to detail.
Sorry, could not help myself.
Beautiful work, a labor of love, thanks for sharing.
Forum: Our Community 01-02-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,196
Posted By fastrob
Lesson Learned

Bought the first Airstream I looked at, $4,000.
Paid too much for it. Soft floors, lots of hidden problems.
20 some years later, still have it, kids can get rid of it when I die, still love it.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-22-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,737
Posted By fastrob
The Ford hybrid on paper sounds good. What is...

The Ford hybrid on paper sounds good.
What is the MSRP range on these bad boys?
Heard a guy moaning about $130,000 pickup with a built in $40k dealer markup, of course that could be for an in stock...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-05-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,868
Posted By fastrob
Crystal Ball

It would not take much of an event to put a crimp in daily life.
When I heard how low Cushing was a few months ago, put travel on the back burner....
Forum: Full-Timing 11-24-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 14,725
Posted By fastrob
Feel The Love

Kevin,
Love this response.
What is a fella to do?
Happy Thanksgiving, so much to be thankful for. Thankful for my dog(s). Anything else will be a surprise, surprise, surprise.
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Overlander 11-17-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,342
Posted By fastrob
Back in the day... the wife and I had 3 kids, a...

Back in the day... the wife and I had 3 kids, a dog and a cat in the 25', really 22' Airstream.
We were building our home, the battery would not run the heater all night so I had to get up and...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-07-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,524
Posted By fastrob
Suggest you get some education, like DIY Solar...

Suggest you get some education, like DIY Solar Power Forum.
Battle Born is very good and pricy.
Remember, Magic Smoke is forever, is expensive and sometimes it is the simple lessons that are worth...
Forum: Our Community 09-12-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,588
Posted By fastrob
Opinion

The market is crazy right now.
Prices are exploding and will continue to rise until a collapse.
The way supply chain disruptions are occurring, don't count on an early anything delivery.
Solar...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,886
Posted By fastrob
Parts. What's that to do with a new truck? Try...

Parts. What's that to do with a new truck? Try buying a windshield. Supply chain disruptions everywhere and are coming home to roost.
Yes, SUV over pickup unless you need a pickup.
For towing,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-18-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 9,906
Posted By fastrob
Rodney, Second Generation Dodge diesel 12v...

Rodney,
Second Generation Dodge diesel 12v Cummins, 1994-1998.
Simple, not cheap, a million mile motor with minimal maintenance.
Learn what block casting to avoid and check the dowel pin.
R
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-23-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,762
Posted By fastrob
Ray, Keep up the good work. Need to replace...

Ray,
Keep up the good work.
Need to replace the floor, would you come to Maine and do color commentary?
Up here in Maine in the summer, it is all on the level, just checked.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-13-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 21,663
Posted By fastrob
Meh, I'll keep the old Tradewind and the '18...

Meh, I'll keep the old Tradewind and the '18 Promaster.
All this money flowing will stop pretty soon.
Will be worth the wait for some real price discovery.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-19-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,632
Posted By fastrob
Exclusive Membership

Congrats Wagvan!
I do not remember joining, owned my rig 20+ years.
You would not believe how much support available as a fellow Airstreamer.
But really it is up to you. What do you want?
Your...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-03-2021, 01:02 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,705
Posted By fastrob
"Stupid is as stupid does," Forrest Gump. Truck...

"Stupid is as stupid does," Forrest Gump.
Truck scales are cheap. $12-15, and will tell you what you got.
Slow and steady, nice and easy, what is the hurry?
Forum: Full-Timing 05-03-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,884
Posted By fastrob
I use Sam's Club Mastercard, 5% cash back at the...

I use Sam's Club Mastercard, 5% cash back at the end of the year. Sam's, Walmart fuel is good too.
Pay attention to where the fuel is purchased, cheaper is not always better.
Keep it simple, as I...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-03-2021, 12:24 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 29,570
Posted By fastrob
Really appreciate your posts Humboldt Air. ...

Really appreciate your posts Humboldt Air.
Waiting a year to post, nice.
A polished Airstream is so easy to look at, especially without the AC.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-22-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,661
Posted By fastrob
It Depends!

If well mixed after use, digestion proceeds until there is nothing for the bacteria to eat.
Questions to solve this one.
Sounds like too many liquids into the tank, are you separating the pee?
If...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-21-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,661
Posted By fastrob
Composting Poop's The Game

As a retireded chemist with turd hurding experience going to say I love my Airhead like the one pictured in the OP's post.
The first time the potty was dumped the contents looked like mulch, was...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-19-2021, 07:10 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,793
Posted By fastrob
If you are not familiar with diesel fuel, it is...

If you are not familiar with diesel fuel, it is not gasoline.
Where you buy the fuel it is very important.
Have fun!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-31-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,343
Posted By fastrob
Bravo!...pause.... Now Get Busy

Since it is mission accomplished, congratulations on getting your new baby home..
Do you have a checklist?
Practice backing, cameras are good, a second set of eyes is good if you communicate well....
Forum: Our Community 03-31-2021, 07:13 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,449
Posted By fastrob
Nature of the Business

RV manufacture is done mostly by migrating craftsmen (gypsy, American not Romanian) The whole industry is shifting constantly. No security, no long term commitments, just the latest fad, style or...
Forum: Our Community 03-28-2021, 08:32 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,449
Posted By fastrob
Built

Built
Forum: Our Community 03-28-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,449
Posted By fastrob
Airstreamer Comment

Had my Tradewind Landyacht or is it Landyacht Tradewind, whatever, almost 22 years, always thought it was build like an airplane not a boat, misnamed.
She makes me feel good, looking at it or being...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 03-21-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,971
Posted By fastrob
BMS and Battery Heater?

Did not notice what brand or what features you have with the new LiFeO4 batteries.
Built in battery warmers are handy, just in case.. Add ons are good too.
Also a Battery Management System (BMS)...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-10-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,435
Posted By fastrob
How Many Cycles Do You Want in Your Batteries Life?

There is a long flat area in the charge cycle then it sweeps up quickly or down depending upon where the cell(s) are in the charge plateau (volts).
I try to stay away from the extremes both low and...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 05-27-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 47,967
Posted By fastrob
What Was the Re-Volting Solution?

Understand that some of us try to stay current on your project.
A few details please.
You are my hero for doing all this work.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 05-11-2020, 05:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,189
Posted By fastrob
Generator to Solar

Since this thread started the solar revolution has hit.
We have 3 generators and 2 solar set-ups on 2 trailers.
Depending upon usage frequency and need KW, watts, amps or volts, eliminate solar...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-25-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,310
Posted By fastrob
Thor, KZ live but Camplite is No Longer Produced

Thor is a giant, owns KZ but Camplite is no longer in production.
I like the idea of an aluminum frame but steel is better.
Long Live Airstream.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-25-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 14,068
Posted By fastrob
You Are Now An Airstreamer Veteran, Congrats

Well Memph,
Heard every solar system eats at least one set of batteries, sounds like you did it up properly.
Not making fun of you, really glad you came through this in good shape with lessons to...
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