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Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 03-31-2014, 08:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,223
Posted By MaxTow
eBay Purchase

Based on a recommendation from the forum, I purchased 10 LED replacement bulbs from ebay:

10x Warm White Dome Bulb 24 5050 SMD LED Super Bright Adapter 1156 1141 BA15S | eBay...
Forum: On The Road... 12-07-2013, 08:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,864
Posted By MaxTow
Doesn't matter whether you go east to west or the...

Doesn't matter whether you go east to west or the other way around.

On the east coast there's St. John's...oldest city in North America. St. Mary's bird sanctuary, Brigus, Cape Race.

In central...
Forum: Photography 12-01-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
...and the winner is!

A great contest folks - many many good entries. Clearly a creative bunch of folks.

I'll start with the honorable mentions -

Dig68 with "That's what I call a clear coat" in post #14...
Forum: Photography 11-30-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
The contest is open for for the rest of today... ...

The contest is open for for the rest of today...

top entries and winners to be announced tomorrow!

For those south of the border - put the turkey down and pick up the keyboard to get those last...
Forum: Photography 11-28-2013, 08:14 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
Getting close to the end of the month...many good...

Getting close to the end of the month...many good submission already. But certainly time remaining to submit that winning entry!
Forum: Photography 11-11-2013, 09:04 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
Not glamorous - but dang convenient...:)

Not glamorous - but dang convenient...:)
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-10-2013, 09:31 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,956
Posted By MaxTow
In the cause and effect equation we are only...

In the cause and effect equation we are only seeing pictures of the effect. Hard to deduce exactly what happened by only examining the pieces that were damaged.

And I would certainly not conclude...
Forum: On The Road... 11-10-2013, 07:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,864
Posted By MaxTow
Completely agree - a wonderful place to visit. In...

Completely agree - a wonderful place to visit. In NS there is also Annapolis Valley.

Not much time to be gained by going through the US. You end up being on back roads through Maine to get back to...
Forum: Photography 11-10-2013, 12:13 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
Great Entries...keep em coming...

Great Entries...keep em coming...
Forum: On The Road... 11-10-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,864
Posted By MaxTow
Lots to see and do in the locations mentioned....

Lots to see and do in the locations mentioned. I've done a trip from Ottawa to Newfoundland in an RV a couple of times, and many times without an RV. (Myself and my wife are from Newfoundland).

A...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-10-2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,203
Posted By MaxTow
At the indoor storage facility where we store our...

At the indoor storage facility where we store our Airstream for the winter they understand that I have one of those strange hitches so they find me a spot where they will not need to move the trailer...
Forum: Photography 11-09-2013, 10:48 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
It's my contest so I shouldn't post...but I'm...

It's my contest so I shouldn't post...but I'm reminded of Monty Python...

"It's only a flesh wound..."
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-09-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 30,956
Posted By MaxTow
I would suggest checking out the receiver on the...

I would suggest checking out the receiver on the truck as well. There was a lot of force required to bend the metal...

Stuart
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 11-09-2013, 10:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,960
Posted By MaxTow
Love my Ecoboost...

I have a 2012 F150, EB, Supercrew, Max Tow, HD Payload (8200 GVWR / 2150 Max Payload) pulling a 30' Safari Bunkhouse (8800 GVWR)

With the truck at max payload, max tow capacity of 8900 lbs.
...
Forum: Photography 11-08-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
Here's another interesting combination... ...

Here's another interesting combination...

https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1377503_0_efc139cc4000959d68621d3832267a52.jpg...
Forum: Photography 11-07-2013, 06:52 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
If you have a photograph that's in need to a tag...

If you have a photograph that's in need to a tag line - please post! Let the writers in the crowd have a go!
Forum: Photography 11-05-2013, 10:23 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
I have a similar photo...this is a great caption!

I have a similar photo...this is a great caption!
Forum: Photography 11-04-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
Beautiful...:lol:

Beautiful...:lol:
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-04-2013, 05:47 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 21,076
Posted By MaxTow
Ours is the "Shiny Beast". Made sense after our...

Ours is the "Shiny Beast". Made sense after our previous much smaller SOB.

https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1375817_0_93507b10ea4552053eeb3a75d834be76.jpg...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-04-2013, 05:35 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 9,787
Posted By MaxTow
Lots of good advice here... In a post some...

Lots of good advice here...

In a post some time ago somebody mention the GOAL principal for backing up. Get Out and Look. I like to remind myself of this every time I need to back up.

I'm sure...
Forum: Photography 11-04-2013, 04:57 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
Perfect...love the description! Keep 'em coming!

Perfect...love the description! Keep 'em coming!
Forum: Photography 11-03-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
A couple of photos for others to create...

A couple of photos for others to create captions....

Remember its the caption that wins. Not the image.
...
Forum: Photography 11-03-2013, 11:13 AM
Replies: 163
Views: 18,929
Posted By MaxTow
November 2013 Photo Contest

The November 2013 Photo contest is a combination photo/caption contest. Who can apply the best caption to a photograph that contains at least one Airstream.

To open this up to contributions from...
Forum: Photography 11-02-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 21,905
Posted By MaxTow
Thanks all - the contest was really at the heart...

Thanks all - the contest was really at the heart of why we have Airstreams to begin with - so no surprise that there were many inspired entries.

A bit of a sad day today as we put the Airstream...
Forum: Photography 10-18-2013, 08:55 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 21,905
Posted By MaxTow
Thanks... Panoramas are a combination of: ...

Thanks...

Panoramas are a combination of:

stitching images from a Nikon DSLR using Autopano Pro software,
images directly from the panorama feature of a Sony NEX-3N
and wide angle shots...
Forum: Photography 10-18-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 219
Views: 21,905
Posted By MaxTow
Caution: Potential Digital Image Overload !:D ...

Caution: Potential Digital Image Overload !:D

Our Airstream has taken us to many places in 2013. We have overnighted in numerous spots:

8 Ontario Provincial Parks,
3 National Forests (US)
3...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 10-18-2013, 06:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,507
Posted By MaxTow
Certainly from first hand experience on my truck,...

Certainly from first hand experience on my truck, higher PSI makes for a harsher ride. It can be countered by the load.

That is - 60 PSI in my truck's rear tires with an empty bed makes the truck...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 10-18-2013, 03:50 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,507
Posted By MaxTow
Tire pressure is another heavily debated issue....

Tire pressure is another heavily debated issue. Internet Wisdom is to run the tires at maximum pressure due to the side loading on the tires during turning. But as you know, there is lot's of...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 10-17-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,507
Posted By MaxTow
I'm sure you have read through all the threads on...

I'm sure you have read through all the threads on 15" versus 16" tires...

For our 2005 Safari I elected to go with the 15" Michelins. No problems so far which includes over 16k km towing over the...
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 11,155
Posted By MaxTow
Based on the quality of wood we are generally...

Based on the quality of wood we are generally able to purchase at Ontario Provincial parks, our Campfire in a Can is much more satisfying.

- Less Smoke,
- Less Hassle
- Much less expensive to...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-26-2013, 08:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
Thanks for all the great information. I would say...

Thanks for all the great information. I would say that my expectations of performance (speed) for going uphill and downhill needed to be adjusted as we travelled through the mountains.

I had to...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-26-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
When installing I had to loosen (pull in) the...

When installing I had to loosen (pull in) the pads so that the hubs would slip over the mechanism. Once installed I then went through the standard process for adjusting...turn the star wheel until...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-26-2013, 07:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
I've heard mixed reviews on getting the wheels on...

I've heard mixed reviews on getting the wheels on the larger airstreams to lock up. Ours is the 30' Bunk. GVWR is 8400lbs. On this trip is was in the mid 7000s most of the time.

I've not tried...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-26-2013, 07:38 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
Typo on my part. I found Toy/Haul mode was...

Typo on my part. I found Toy/Haul mode was selecting too high a gear on some of the steep climbs, so fell back to manual selection of the gear. By selecting a lower gear, the transmission...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-26-2013, 07:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
I think this is the next step...the brakes appear...

I think this is the next step...the brakes appear to be getting a little stronger with more use - but still not what I would like.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-18-2013, 07:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
It was pretty obvious which brakes were doing...

It was pretty obvious which brakes were doing most of the work - I didn't need an infrared thermometer...:huh:

I have a tire pressure monitor system. It showed a much more significant temperature...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-18-2013, 07:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
I rather liked tow/haul mode for going down the...

I rather liked tow/haul mode for going down the hills. It worked very well with the trailer in tow - shifting smoothly to keep the rig at the set speed.

I did not like it however on long/steep up...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-18-2013, 07:02 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to have...

Thanks for all the suggestions. I'm going to have to do more investigative work.

After a couple of long days we've made it back home to flat eastern Canada. It was certainly an adventure pulling...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-15-2013, 04:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
Perhaps I should have composed my original post...

Perhaps I should have composed my original post differently. I didn't intend this thread to become a tutorial in how to descend mountain passes. Yes, one has to use engine braking. But that alone -...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-15-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
Thanks for the suggestion. I checked the truck...

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked the truck settings and it was properly on Electric.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-13-2013, 05:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
I have been making good use of the F150's tow,...

I have been making good use of the F150's tow, haul mode. But as you say at some point one needs the activate the friction brakes.

With the original brakes most of the braking force was coming...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 08-10-2013, 03:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,713
Posted By MaxTow
My brakes suck

On an extended road trip in the western states. Never had much of a concern with my brakes back home in eastern Canada. But in the serious downhill grades of the rockies and other assorted ranges I...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-27-2013, 08:52 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 90,644
Posted By MaxTow
Great combo and a fabulous photo.

Great combo and a fabulous photo.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-11-2013, 08:42 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,366
Posted By MaxTow
North America is only a small part of the world...

North America is only a small part of the world auto industry. Car manufacturers in the other parts of the world are increasing the number of vehicle with turbos. These are heavily used on BMWs, etc....
Forum: Full-Timing 07-11-2013, 08:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,044
Posted By MaxTow
Super bad year for mosquitos in eastern Ontario....

Super bad year for mosquitos in eastern Ontario. It's been very wet - great for the lawn - good for bug breeding.

We've done many trips into the backcountry over the years (Algonquin park...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-10-2013, 04:55 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,366
Posted By MaxTow
I have to disagree in general. Engines of today...

I have to disagree in general. Engines of today are far more complicated than engines of 30+ years ago - yet they are significantly more reliable.

Yes there are blips along the way, and examples...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-09-2013, 07:53 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,366
Posted By MaxTow
No, not in tow/haul mode. And my issues were not...

No, not in tow/haul mode. And my issues were not just while towing. Loss of power happened three times. Two while towing / one solo.
Forum: Roof 07-08-2013, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,866
Posted By MaxTow
Maybe I'll try this product next time on my roof....

Maybe I'll try this product next time on my roof. I used 505UV. The product seems to work OK - but it's not self leveling, so the job looks messy.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-06-2013, 09:33 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 14,941
Posted By MaxTow
It's all starting to come together - Then...

It's all starting to come together -

Then the questions really start...oh dear. :blush:
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-06-2013, 06:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,083
Posted By MaxTow
As it's the lowest rated breaker that's tripping...

As it's the lowest rated breaker that's tripping - and this runs fine on a 15A circuit at your house, the probable cause is low voltage at the park as others have mentioned. I suspect the breaker is...
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