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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-09-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 151
Posted By andreasduess
1984 Airstream International 34 - Ontario

Beautifully renovated Airstream International for sale. Set up to sleep 4 adults and one child in comfort.

Comes complete with Hensley Hitch for worry free towing and a wood fired stove for...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-07-2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 240
Posted By andreasduess
1984 Airstream International - Ontario

We're selling our nicely renovated 1984 Airstream International. We needed the space when our kids were younger, but for the last 2 years it has been parked and used as a bunkie at our cottage.
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-05-2022, 06:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
Update after a few years: The stove is still...

Update after a few years:

The stove is still working perfectly, with no issues to report. Condensation during the colder months is a non-issue. We run a brush through the chimney twice a year and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2017, 01:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
I have yet to find one that would fit - that was...

I have yet to find one that would fit - that was an option I researched. In the end, I wanted maximum fuel flexibility and I also wanted a solution that didn' require power to work.

But yes, a...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
That's the one. I didn't know you were a member...

That's the one. I didn't know you were a member here. :)
How is it working out for you? Are you using it instead or as well as the furnace?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
If you don't have much space, both Dickinson...

If you don't have much space, both Dickinson Marine and Cubic sell models that are wall mounted, so you don't need floor space. Dickinson also sells a propane powered boat and RV fire, that heats and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2017, 11:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
For sure. From what I've read, every two weeks is...

For sure. From what I've read, every two weeks is a good cycle with non-stop use - which won't be the case for us. Having said that, I've got a ladder inside the trailer, and a chimney brush is $10...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2017, 11:07 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
I'll post some when I get home. It's a...

I'll post some when I get home. It's a combination of Dickinson Marine flashing for wood stoves and a heatproof flexible silicone boot to address the curvature of the roof.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2017, 09:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
It's very light, 35lbs, and designed for marine...

It's very light, 35lbs, and designed for marine and RV use. I am hoping that it will hold up well.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
Thanks :) Remember, this is supplementary...

Thanks :)

Remember, this is supplementary heat for our winter camping weekend adventures - this isn't full time living. So, I don't mind sawing or splitting a bunch of logs a day by hand.

For...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-28-2017, 06:54 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
I don't. It grows outside. ;) In all...

I don't. It grows outside. ;)

In all seriousness though, we buy wood locally. We also buy engineered logs, which are light, burn clean (low creosote) and are available most anywhere we go.
Forum: Our Community 11-27-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 26,766
Posted By andreasduess
So, it looks like an RV, has about as much space...

So, it looks like an RV, has about as much space as an RV, but isn't an RV?
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-27-2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
Will do :D One added benefit: no...

Will do :D

One added benefit: no condensation at all inside the trailer after a cold night. I kept one window and one roof vent cracked open just a tiny bit. Oh, and there are now two brand new...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-27-2017, 11:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
Update. The stove has been installed and I've...

Update. The stove has been installed and I've spent the first night in our now wood-heated Airstream. It took a little to get the trailer up to heat, but once warm it was very cosy and comfortable...
Forum: On The Road... 09-04-2017, 07:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 673
Posted By andreasduess
Travelling from Toronto to Boston - asking for recommendations

We are planning to visit Canadian friends who moved to Boston for Canadian Thanksgiving, in early October. We’re currently debating if we should fly, or take the Airstream for a fall adventure.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-03-2017, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,341
Posted By andreasduess
We tow our 34’ International with a Durango R/T....

We tow our 34’ International with a Durango R/T. It’s a great vehicle, conceived during the Daimler Chrysler years. In essence, you’re getting a Mercedes for 2/3 of the money.

As dkottum says...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-31-2017, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,099
Posted By andreasduess
Inverters are sources of inefficiency and...

Inverters are sources of inefficiency and wastage. Try and run whatever possible on 12V. This means swapping your DVD player for an iPad or similar tablet, swapping incandescent bulbs for LEDs and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-22-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 112,730
Posted By andreasduess
I just spent time in Munich, Germany. Not sure...

I just spent time in Munich, Germany. Not sure about the total number of installations, but these seemed to be on most streets. Park, plug in, charge.

https://i.imgur.com/R1EoLVf.jpg
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-22-2017, 02:34 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,162
Posted By andreasduess
Tow vehicles don't stop the trailer they're...

Tow vehicles don't stop the trailer they're towing. The trailer stops itself. The idea that a larger tow vehicle somehow, magically, has large excess brake capacity is an oft repeated myth on these...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-15-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,046
Posted By andreasduess
Put the camera to the test today. Two and a half...

Put the camera to the test today. Two and a half hours on the highway, it performed flawlessly. I installed it by fixing a washer to the perpendicular bunk in the back bedroom where our kids sleep,...
Forum: On The Road... 06-14-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 476
Views: 67,107
Posted By andreasduess
Take a look at https://www.campendium.com...

Take a look at https://www.campendium.com (https://www.campendium.com/) for camping suggestions and reviews. I know the couple who run this website, they are also full-time Airstreamers.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-13-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,046
Posted By andreasduess
The camera arrived today. It seems very well...

The camera arrived today. It seems very well built, it's heavy, and the magnet that is supplied for mounting is so strong that it takes significant effort to remove the camera from a metal surface. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-12-2017, 03:03 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,046
Posted By andreasduess
I'm not sure yet. I'll have to see what's the...

I'm not sure yet. I'll have to see what's the viewing angle is from the inside, which would be my preferred option, keeping it out of the weather. If that works, then it will be an inside install, if...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-12-2017, 02:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,046
Posted By andreasduess
I just secured a workshop where I can park our...

I just secured a workshop where I can park our Airstream indoors, but it's a bit of a finicky backing in scenario.

So, I finally bit the bullet on this, but instead of going the cheap, but labor...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-12-2017, 02:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 16,320
Posted By andreasduess
Highly recommended. We use these on our boat.

Highly recommended. We use these on our boat.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 06-12-2017, 02:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,150
Posted By andreasduess
After nine years, the worst that can happen is...

After nine years, the worst that can happen is that whatever was in there is either completely dried up or composted.

But, if the pipe that goes from the black tank to the open/close valve has...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-10-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,468
Posted By andreasduess
Hensley hitches don't use the hitch ball.

Hensley hitches don't use the hitch ball.
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 06-06-2017, 08:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,233
Posted By andreasduess
Keurig cups are an environmental nightmare. Avoid...

Keurig cups are an environmental nightmare. Avoid them, wherever possible. A simple Melitta pour-over filter will deliver great coffee with none of the drawbacks.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-05-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,144
Posted By andreasduess
Sure it needs to be gutted? I personally really...

Sure it needs to be gutted? I personally really like some, not all, aspects of the 1970's trailers.

But if it is a gut, again, what's your budget? You can pay the experts, or you can do it...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-05-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
We own the International model, 6250lbs empty,...

We own the International model, 6250lbs empty, 7500lbs ready to camp and with lots of weight to spare.

We'll be removing a tambour-covered shelving unit which is currently next to the kitchen, to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-05-2017, 08:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,144
Posted By andreasduess
That depends on your budget. We have just...

That depends on your budget.

We have just rented an industrial space in Hamilton, we live in Toronto, where we'll be keeping our 1984 International from now on - we want to do a gentle,...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-05-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,980
Posted By andreasduess
Woodburning stove, ordered

We've been playing with the idea of installing a wood burner into our 34' International for some time. It would extend the camping season up here in Ontario without having to worry about propane use,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-04-2017, 06:23 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,467
Posted By andreasduess
Any vehicle optimized for off-road use is by...

Any vehicle optimized for off-road use is by definition on the exact opposite spectrum of a vehicle modified for towing.

The last thing you want for a tow vehicle is long, soft, suspension and a...
Forum: Boondocking 05-08-2017, 04:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,380
Posted By andreasduess
We never had any issues, especially in rural...

We never had any issues, especially in rural areas. A quick question almost always got us a welcoming nod from landowners. Crown Land is sometimes hard to access with a trailer, but there are plenty...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-07-2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 57,951
Posted By andreasduess
I am really looking forward to reading your...

I am really looking forward to reading your experiences.

There's a huge drive towards electrical/solar/hybrid power everywhere - in the boating world, the first fully solar powered bluewater...
Forum: On The Road... 05-02-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,869
Posted By andreasduess
Do keep in mind that the parks are expected to be...

Do keep in mind that the parks are expected to be fully booked, and then some, this year. With free access for the 150th celebration, much has already been booked.
Forum: On The Road... 05-02-2017, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,413
Posted By andreasduess
The Airstream will be his home. How would that...

The Airstream will be his home. How would that work with rental?
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-01-2017, 02:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,660
Posted By andreasduess
I've been a sailor for far longer than I've been...

I've been a sailor for far longer than I've been an Airstream owner, so route and resources planning (weather/water/fuel/food) has always been second nature to me. In today's world, thanks to google...
Forum: Tires 04-28-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 30,469
Posted By andreasduess
Michelin LT was a recommended option for our...

Michelin LT was a recommended option for our Dodge Durango. We've ended up with a Japanese all terrain tire (name escapes me right now - brainfreeze) with an XL load rating and a stiff sidewall.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 04-27-2017, 08:01 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,917
Posted By andreasduess
I had no idea that Hymer is now selling in North...

I had no idea that Hymer is now selling in North America, that's fantastic news.

These are sensational vans of the highest quality - friends of ours in the UK own a 1970's model on a Mercedes...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 04-27-2017, 07:32 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,917
Posted By andreasduess
Once the kids will have grown to a stage where...

Once the kids will have grown to a stage where they don't want to hang with the parents anymore I think we'll switch from our Airstream to a custom built 4x4 Sprinter van.
Forum: Member Introductions 04-26-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,019
Posted By andreasduess
$2000 is a pretty good price for most any...

$2000 is a pretty good price for most any Airstream.

Depending on how much work you want to do to it, you now own an unlimited opportunity to spend money. :)
Forum: Trailer Values 04-19-2017, 08:53 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,111
Posted By andreasduess
Put a perpendicular bunk into the bedroom and...

Put a perpendicular bunk into the bedroom and enlarge the sofa by pulling it slightly forward, then filling the space with an upholstered spacer. Bingo, five will sleep in comfort.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-11-2017, 06:46 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,474
Posted By andreasduess
Protection from what? Zee Germans? Zombies?...

Protection from what? Zee Germans? Zombies? Martians? We're safer than we've ever been, for crying out loud.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-09-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,606
Posted By andreasduess
We towed our 1984 34' triple axle for years with...

We towed our 1984 34' triple axle for years with a Honda Odyssey minivan. We never had any issues whatsoever and were comfortably within the axle ratings of the vehicle.

We now tow with a 2014...
Forum: The Pet Forum 04-08-2017, 06:51 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 19,389
Posted By andreasduess
There are so many occasions where dog owners...

There are so many occasions where dog owners break or bend the rules because "they're part of the family" or "they wouldn't hurt a fly" or for whatever other reason that they convince themselves is...
Forum: Our Community 03-27-2017, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,672
Posted By andreasduess
If you have a Canadian address and if you're...

If you have a Canadian address and if you're spending time in Canada every year, then there's nothing to stop you from keeping the trailer registered in Canada for a while. Do check if there is a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-27-2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,799
Posted By andreasduess
This is why boats have onboard fuel polishing...

This is why boats have onboard fuel polishing systems, sometimes with multiple redundancy. Diesel quality is a moving target.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-18-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,094
Posted By andreasduess
It's a 1979 trailer. It was designed to be towed...

It's a 1979 trailer. It was designed to be towed with 1970 cars. Any modern pickup will be more than adequate.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-21-2017, 07:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,820
Posted By andreasduess
Many problems with slow running Macs happen...

Many problems with slow running Macs happen simply because they're full of crud. After a couple of years of use, user and app caches will be overflowing, language settings that nobody need will be...
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