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Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 02-08-2020, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,304
Posted By Isuzusweet
Electric assist?

https://www.motor1.com/news/397556/airstream-developing-electric-assist-trailer/

This could be interesting......although being passed by just a trailer as it autonomassly goes to a campground...
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 02-08-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,532
Posted By Isuzusweet
On this forum I want to be known as an...

On this forum I want to be known as an Airstreamer; not straight, not gay, not nerdy, or techy, not too big, not too small, not too loud, not too silent. Who even cares if I'm male or female?
I'm...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-06-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,602
Posted By Isuzusweet
First of all....heavy duty industrial diesel...

First of all....heavy duty industrial diesel engines, like the Isuzu 6BD1 in my AS 310 turbo diesel, have removable cylinder sleeves; all I have to do to rebuild my engine to new, is replace sleeve,...
Forum: Our Community 02-06-2020, 03:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,530
Posted By Isuzusweet
Single axles are cheaper to maintain and replace,...

Single axles are cheaper to maintain and replace, easier to manuver, less weight to pull means better TV mpg's.

However, must carry spare tire and require more attentive maintenence re DOTing...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-06-2020, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,050
Posted By Isuzusweet
There you go; an American that can speak...

There you go; an American that can speak Canadien.[emoji41] Who would of thunk it.

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-05-2020, 09:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,050
Posted By Isuzusweet
My bad, I replaced the steel Phillips screws with...

My bad, I replaced the steel Phillips screws with number five stainless steel Robertson head screws.
I call any mallet with lead shot inside, and no bounce back, a dead fall mallet; a dead blow...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-05-2020, 08:00 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,950
Posted By Isuzusweet
The real difference between motorhome and trailer...

The real difference between motorhome and trailer people, is we're like power boaters and sail boaters; we both ply the same waters, but we have different problems and challenges, both get you there,...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-05-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,950
Posted By Isuzusweet
So, just to sum up; your advice is to buy NO!...

So, just to sum up; your advice is to buy NO! RV.[emoji16]
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-05-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,050
Posted By Isuzusweet
Get yourself an extremely good penetrating oil,...

Get yourself an extremely good penetrating oil, and give them a good spray, twice, a couple of days apart. Insert Robertson driver into head of screw and taking a rubber dead fall mallet, firmly tap...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 02-05-2020, 07:53 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,950
Posted By Isuzusweet
Pro's and cons, just a few. Motorhome pro's ...

Pro's and cons, just a few.

Motorhome pro's

Can stop, make dinner, watch TV, relax, go to bed, go to the bathroom, get up, make breakfast and then leave; without ever going outside in the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-04-2020, 07:01 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 19,602
Posted By Isuzusweet
IMHO as someone with no skin in the game, I would...

IMHO as someone with no skin in the game, I would stick to GM; you'll get a better deal upgrading, staying in house, versus dealing with another manufacturer; also with the GM IFS, you negate getting...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-02-2020, 09:56 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 112,567
Posted By Isuzusweet
GM is coming out with a 1000 HP, all electric...

GM is coming out with a 1000 HP, all electric Hummer pickup. It was teased on Superbowl Sunday.

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-01-2020, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,754
Posted By Isuzusweet
Another option is to paint the face frame, if...

Another option is to paint the face frame, if there is one, and then go to a door manufacturer, (there are companies that just make new doors to order), and give them the old doors to redo and...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 02-01-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 20,465
Posted By Isuzusweet
Sub floor should be 5/8". FYI As you install...

Sub floor should be 5/8".
FYI As you install and work your way into the corners, don't be afraid of cutting the backsides of the click tab to install pieces, as trying to prybar a joint closed maybe...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-27-2020, 03:48 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 58,256
Posted By Isuzusweet
For all of you that think a SUV can't out brake a...

For all of you that think a SUV can't out brake a full size truck, are the same people that thought this could never happen.

https://youtu.be/k62gW3Se5e0

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-26-2020, 11:44 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 251,100
Posted By Isuzusweet
Well within AS building code tolerances, if you...

Well within AS building code tolerances, if you ask me.
Nothing wrong here, moving along.[emoji6]

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-24-2020, 01:07 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 58,256
Posted By Isuzusweet
Based on the amount of recalls and reliability...

Based on the amount of recalls and reliability issues of say, modern GM truck transmissions, electronic modules and Ford sparkplug issues, I'd say quality has taken a back seat to quantity.

Cheers...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-24-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 58,256
Posted By Isuzusweet
Gypsy and Frank are truck fanboys, period. ...

Gypsy and Frank are truck fanboys, period.

You can argue all the logical points of why a six pot, fixed caliper, drilled and slotted ventilated brake system, with four pot, fixed, drilled,...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 01-23-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,055
Posted By Isuzusweet
+1, just to clarify; in convection mode, the...

+1, just to clarify; in convection mode, the microwave, uses microwaves to pre heat air, which is then blown around the food, allowing it to sear, cook and brown food, versus microwaving the food...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-22-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 251,100
Posted By Isuzusweet
Of note....... I fixed the emergency brake...

Of note.......

I fixed the emergency brake in a real hurry after spending 2 1/2 hours with my foot on the brake holding my rig on a 30% grade. The parking pawls don't hold doo-doo.

Cheers...
Forum: The Pet Forum 01-21-2020, 06:39 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 30,576
Posted By Isuzusweet
Geez Mike, I hope the dogs owner compensates you...

Geez Mike, I hope the dogs owner compensates you both and Riddly for that unprovoked attack.
IMHO, if you can't control your dog, with commands and physically, get a different breed that you can...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-20-2020, 05:20 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 112,567
Posted By Isuzusweet
Hmmmm, I wonder by mounting a Yamaha EF6300isde...

Hmmmm, I wonder by mounting a Yamaha EF6300isde generator on the A frame of our 1978 6.7m Minuet, and the lower frontal area of the Minuet, wether I could have unlimited range in an EV with the...
Forum: 1974 - 1979 Sovereign 01-20-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,259
Posted By Isuzusweet
Don't bite off more than you can chew (Understand...

Don't bite off more than you can chew (Understand your limitations BEFORE you take anything apart)

Penny wise, pound foolish. (Replacing sub quality subfloor material, like OSB with OSB will cost...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-20-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,038
Posted By Isuzusweet
Hubby report: The condition of the frame really...

Hubby report:
The condition of the frame really surprised me, with absolutely no rust on the outriggers and just a tiny bit of surface rust from the axle forward where the frame came in contact with...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-19-2020, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 251,100
Posted By Isuzusweet
The only experience I had removing these panels...

The only experience I had removing these panels was in the Argosy, and it was a pain in the a$$ job to do, as the rear of the panel was tucked in behind the side sheet aluminum, and the front, tucked...
Forum: Vintage Kin 01-19-2020, 02:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,179
Posted By Isuzusweet
Has this thread not died the death it so deserves...

Has this thread not died the death it so deserves yet? It's a SOB and a woman that can't figure out how to move it. HIRE someone to do it!

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-19-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,122
Posted By Isuzusweet
Since cheques have a life expectancy of just one...

Since cheques have a life expectancy of just one year...turning 19 into 1999 wouldn't help you at all, and many judges would have great difficulty believing you have back rent due from 1999, and...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-18-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 251,100
Posted By Isuzusweet
Cab side panels, being the drivers and passengers...

Cab side panels, being the drivers and passengers arm rest interior side panels, beside the dash?

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-18-2020, 07:35 AM
Replies: 120
Views: 40,795
Posted By Isuzusweet
Trust me, nothing is inexpensive to fix on a...

Trust me, nothing is inexpensive to fix on a modern FORD!
Ford builds their vehicles for ease and speed on assembly, not to make it easier to fix.
Heck, I've seen people having great trouble...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-16-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,405
Posted By Isuzusweet
The mathmatical equation for an Airstream...

The mathmatical equation for an Airstream renovation is as follows:
Take what you think it's going to cost, and triple it; take your labour hours, and triple that too.

Don't be surprised, or...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-15-2020, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1,728
Views: 492,257
Posted By Isuzusweet
BUT IT'S NOT COOSA! [emoji2959] It's...

BUT IT'S NOT COOSA! [emoji2959]

It's OSB?????[emoji12]

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-14-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Isuzusweet
Let's be realistic, how many people winter camp...

Let's be realistic, how many people winter camp in a trailer with single pane glass, almost no insulation value, and a furnace that can't keep up with the heat loss?

If you really were to get...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2020, 06:54 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 112,567
Posted By Isuzusweet
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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-14-2020, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By Isuzusweet
Replace old clunky, propane gorging, power hungry...

Replace old clunky, propane gorging, power hungry furnace with highly efficient vented catalytic propane heaters; that use anywhere from 1/8 th pound of propane an hour and .5 amps per hour for the...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 01-12-2020, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,103
Posted By Isuzusweet
You can't...... Airstream will not build an...

You can't......

Airstream will not build an Australian version with 230 volt.

Your only option would be to either import just a shell and outfit it in Australia to Australian code, OR import a...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-11-2020, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,032
Posted By Isuzusweet
Yay! Somebody didn't get scammed! I don't...

Yay! Somebody didn't get scammed!

I don't know how many times I've posted, warning people about possible scams.

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-11-2020, 01:05 PM
Replies: 3,170
Views: 620,329
Posted By Isuzusweet
Careful people! How many of you would consider...

Careful people! How many of you would consider that a 30k rig, at least, in that condition. There's not a mark on the outside.
For 10G's?
If it sounds and looks to be too good to be true;[emoji849]...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-11-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,085
Posted By Isuzusweet
Nice to hear from you again Mike. I remember...

Nice to hear from you again Mike.

I remember your turbo issues......everytime I do my OWN oil changes, I always remember you and to install the filter the correct way.

How did your 310 turbo...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-11-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 689
Views: 112,567
Posted By Isuzusweet
Any electrical draw will affect range; but...

Any electrical draw will affect range; but advancements in thermal heating capacitors may help mitigate this draw back.
Thermal heating capacitors could draw heat from your braking, heat from...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-10-2020, 07:30 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 112,567
Posted By Isuzusweet
Out of sight is just a troll. A complete...

Out of sight is just a troll.

A complete waste of time responding to him.

I have moved his posts to ignore, and can't see them, as I don't argue with fools.

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 01-10-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,109,349
Posted By Isuzusweet
Secret to keeping turbo charged engines in good...

Secret to keeping turbo charged engines in good working order are.....frequent oil changes, with a quality oil, and oil filter.

Turbo's run very hot, and extremely fast; the shafts connecting the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-10-2020, 07:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 33,821
Posted By Isuzusweet
If the pump inlet hose is somehow at any point...

If the pump inlet hose is somehow at any point above the level of water in the tank, the pump will not be able to pull the water up the pipe.
I have to make sure to push my inlet hose below the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-09-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 522
Posted By Isuzusweet
Find an automotive upholstery shop. Cheers ...

Find an automotive upholstery shop.

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Member Introductions 01-09-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 826
Posted By Isuzusweet
What! Are you insane! [emoji21] Towing an...

What! Are you insane! [emoji21]
Towing an Airstream behind an SUV is just un-American! A Ram turbo Cummins is the bare minimum required for a 16' Bambi.

Couldn't resist; one of the heavy duty...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 01-09-2020, 07:13 AM
Replies: 1,300
Views: 251,100
Posted By Isuzusweet
Huh, someone out there is called Dumb Ass; not...

Huh, someone out there is called Dumb Ass; not anyone I know in this group. Must be my American cousin as I'm a Pigheaded Brit.[emoji16]

Glad to have helped with the fuel. Siphoning can be messy....
Forum: On The Road... 01-08-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,589
Posted By Isuzusweet
Adding a hydropneumatic system, like on a Citroen...

Adding a hydropneumatic system, like on a Citroen would help.
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-08-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,057
Posted By Isuzusweet
If you click on his username, you'll see that...

If you click on his username, you'll see that this member is a bit of a wing nut.
Forum: Trailer Values 01-07-2020, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,759
Posted By Isuzusweet
IMHO, buy it, use it, then decide if you like it....

IMHO, buy it, use it, then decide if you like it.
To spend $50k on a renovation, on top of a $42k purchase price is just asking for disappointment.

Cheers
Sidekick Tony
Forum: Insurance & Claims 01-07-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,554
Posted By Isuzusweet
In order of contact.... Repair shop to see...

In order of contact....

Repair shop to see if they'll fix it.
Insurance company next
Lawyer last.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-07-2020, 09:37 AM
Replies: 689
Views: 112,567
Posted By Isuzusweet
Again, you are not looking at the whole picture!...

Again, you are not looking at the whole picture! What are the long term costs to own versus F150 and Cybertruck.
Just for example, how much would your F150 depreciate in 10 years, compared to a...
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