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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-31-2024, 02:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,341
Posted By tvketchum
Yes, 120 v breakers can have contacts weld, and...

Yes, 120 v breakers can have contacts weld, and keep letting current through.
Forum: On The Road... 11-22-2023, 02:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,088
Posted By tvketchum
I-70 through downtown has rough pavement. I-465...

I-70 through downtown has rough pavement. I-465 on the south side has construction with lane restrictions. Looping around the north side may be the fastest.
Forum: Photography 11-22-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,279
Posted By tvketchum
Best camping buddy

https://www.airforums.com/photos/showimage.php?i=41194
Forum: Our Community 09-29-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,014
Posted By tvketchum
Airstream sightings

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Rainbow Bridge, Baxter Springs, Kansas.
Forum: Photography 09-02-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,672
Posted By tvketchum
And the winner is……?

And the winner is……?
Forum: Our Community 08-29-2023, 10:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,858
Posted By tvketchum
If have walked the slinky many times. A few...

If have walked the slinky many times. A few times, I have used leveling boards to gain 3 to 5 inches, even on level site, if we were there for extended times.

When asking the campground staff,...
Forum: Photography 07-09-2023, 05:13 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,477
Posted By tvketchum
434105 Harvest Host, so far west in Quebec...

434105

Harvest Host, so far west in Quebec it was almost Ontario……
Forum: On The Road... 06-29-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 512
Posted By tvketchum
Missoula, MT- Bretz RV is (or was in 2015) an...

Missoula, MT- Bretz RV is (or was in 2015) an Airstream dealer.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-09-2023, 08:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,171
Posted By tvketchum
We grew up in families which camped. After...

We grew up in families which camped.

After we met, we camped- in her Pontiac Aztec. Then a tent. Then a pop up. All the while, we were looking at retirement. Research led us to Airstream...
Forum: Photography 05-08-2023, 05:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,151
Posted By tvketchum
May 2023 Photo Challenge

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Jasmine, our mini dachshund who ruled the roost.
Forum: Photography 04-06-2023, 05:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,694
Posted By tvketchum
429863 After the showers, the clouds move...

429863

After the showers, the clouds move out…..
Forum: Our Community 02-09-2023, 08:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By tvketchum
I have Olympic rivets, and the pop rivet tool...

I have Olympic rivets, and the pop rivet tool works fine. I carefully use a file to smooth down the head. Not perfect, and it is easy to put a scratch on the trailer if your grip changes. I use...
Forum: Photography 02-05-2023, 08:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,997
Posted By tvketchum
427801 In the Maine woods…

427801

In the Maine woods…
Forum: Our Community 02-05-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,233
Posted By tvketchum
GVWR May be the same, but I suspect cargo weight...

GVWR May be the same, but I suspect cargo weight was less.
Forum: Our Community 02-05-2023, 08:19 AM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,014
Posted By tvketchum
I saw those, and the ZipDee awning arm…..

I saw those, and the ZipDee awning arm…..
Forum: Photography 11-04-2022, 01:41 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,873
Posted By tvketchum
424936 Long Key State Park in Florida,...

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Long Key State Park in Florida, Thanksgiving 2013. We had just bought it that summer.

This park is still slowly recovering from 2017’s Irma, with only some tent sites open, and a lot...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 11-04-2022, 01:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,593
Posted By tvketchum
2023 Rock Springs, WY Int. Rally

Besides the camping, with utilities, you will have seminars, vendor displays, some meals, entertainment, and a chance to meet 1000 or so of your closest friends.

The cost to the club to get...
Forum: Tires 10-16-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,733
Posted By tvketchum
is it safe to plug this area ?

With a 2 year old set of 4 tires, my thoughts are buy a pair for the rear axle, of the two from the rear, the two on the front, and the spare, toss the tire with the screw. Put the best two of these...
Forum: On The Road... 10-02-2022, 04:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,747
Posted By tvketchum
We encounter this at campgrounds we book for...

We encounter this at campgrounds we book for caravans. These are parks with older electrical systems, and while you might fare well on a adapter, the other sites on your master panel will all see...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2022, 06:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,002
Posted By tvketchum
Check your plan, but our Verizon plan included...

Check your plan, but our Verizon plan included voice, text and data in Canada.
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-11-2022, 06:22 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,259
Posted By tvketchum
2022 International Rally Fryeburg, Maine

We have attended five previous International rallies. People leave a day or two head of time, a day afterwards, and at all hours in between. Never has there been a stampede, only one or two in line...
Forum: Photography 01-05-2022, 02:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,649
Posted By tvketchum
It looks like this was created in the wrong part...

It looks like this was created in the wrong part of Airforums. The photo contest is usually in Airstream Lifestyles section.
Forum: On The Road... 11-12-2021, 04:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 588
Posted By tvketchum
Route help - East from Pensacola to Arizona

Last I looked, Arizona is West of Pensacola.

Stay on US or State routes, those are usually less busy than Interstates. From Livingston, TX, use US 190 to Huntsville, the SR 30 to College Station,...
Forum: On The Road... 11-12-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,053
Posted By tvketchum
365. But we full time.

365. But we full time.
Forum: Our Community 11-12-2021, 04:16 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,014
Posted By tvketchum
Looks like Buccaneer State Park.

Looks like Buccaneer State Park.
Forum: Photography 10-17-2021, 08:44 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,368
Posted By tvketchum
October 2021 Photo Contest

406481406482From our stay at Six Sigma winery in California, enjoying the Harvest Host pads. Late October, 2015.
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 10-08-2021, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,302
Posted By tvketchum
2023 International Location??

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Rock Springs, Wyoming.
Forum: Photography 08-17-2021, 07:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,485
Posted By tvketchum
402089 At MYGarage Museum, Effingham IL....

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At MYGarage Museum, Effingham IL. Great Harvest Host location.
Forum: Our Community 06-26-2021, 07:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 879
Posted By tvketchum
The backlog of orders to fill at all RV...

The backlog of orders to fill at all RV manufactures have driven up the price of used units. People might wait a month for a new unit, but lead times are 8+ months for many RVs.

Buying used, you...
Forum: On The Road... 05-25-2021, 07:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,085
Posted By tvketchum
There are two KOA campgrounds, one south near...

There are two KOA campgrounds, one south near Kankakee, one to the northwest near Union.
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 05-23-2021, 12:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,702
Posted By tvketchum
If the transport companies don’t pan out, could...

If the transport companies don’t pan out, could you find a US resident trust worthy friend to take it to the International Peace Garden, and set it up in the campground?

Then, you come in, and...
Forum: On The Road... 05-23-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,614
Posted By tvketchum
Truth be told, most newer campgrounds have vacuum...

Truth be told, most newer campgrounds have vacuum breakers on the spigots. Even when they don’t, I flush the line by running the water, splashing over the thread connection, then, hook up my hose,...
Forum: On The Road... 05-16-2021, 08:35 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,062
Posted By tvketchum
The photo was taken a few days after the crack...

The photo was taken a few days after the crack was spotted, so it is possible the crack opened completely up after closure.

It is similar to the Sherman Minton bridge in design, but also, the...
Forum: On The Road... 05-16-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,062
Posted By tvketchum
According to media reports, it was an Arkansas...

According to media reports, it was an Arkansas DOT contractor working in that area who spotted it, and the bridge was closed as soon as it was reported.
Forum: On The Road... 05-16-2021, 08:22 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,840
Posted By tvketchum
Direct from the source is best- go to www.nps.gov...

Direct from the source is best- go to www.nps.gov for the homepage. There are drop down menus for each state, and each park. The specific park page will have highlighted alerts for restrictions on...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-16-2021, 08:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 977
Posted By tvketchum
Airstream sells new units in Australia, in...

Airstream sells new units in Australia, in partnership with Jayco. You might be able to connect with a dealer to get technical advice.
Forum: On The Road... 05-06-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,401
Posted By tvketchum
As a former Bahia Honda volunteer, we saw it, we...

As a former Bahia Honda volunteer, we saw it, we reported it, and park management blew it off. The hang tag on that motor home showed a departure 10 days into the future, yet, it would be gone, and a...
Forum: On The Road... 04-27-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,971
Posted By tvketchum
MI to Colorado, best 2 lane route??

Take the SS Badger across Lake Michigan, then you can work west, south westerly on US 10, 12, 18, 20, 30, 36, 24, etc, and, throw in a lot of good state routes as well.

A good quality road atlas...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 04-18-2021, 03:35 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,043
Posted By tvketchum
Maybe update the WBBCI headers to Airstream Club...

Maybe update the WBBCI headers to Airstream Club International or ACI.....
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-16-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,509
Posted By tvketchum
Part of why the pipes are exposed is so air can...

Part of why the pipes are exposed is so air can circulate. In cold overnight camps, pipes in an enclosed race might freeze, because no or little air circulation.
Forum: Our Community 04-03-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 720
Posted By tvketchum
Out Of Doors mart looks to have them in stock,...

Out Of Doors mart looks to have them in stock, ready to ship. Was just on the site today, looking at other items.
Forum: Refrigerators 04-03-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,016
Posted By tvketchum
Empty the freezer, turn off the fridge, place...

Empty the freezer, turn off the fridge, place bowl of hot water in freezer, leave freezer door open. In an hour, the freezer walls will be soft, and you can use a plastic spatula to shave the frost...
Forum: On The Road... 03-31-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,207
Posted By tvketchum
Wastewater Practices

We full time, and are sometimes two or three months stationary when doing volunteer gigs. When we travel, I like a day or two of volume in the gray and black tanks. Half full is great. With some...
Forum: On The Road... 03-14-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,913
Posted By tvketchum
Near Live Oak, FL, is a Busy Bee, a close second...

Near Live Oak, FL, is a Busy Bee, a close second to Buccees.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-13-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,879
Posted By tvketchum
Much of getting any Florida State Park site is...

Much of getting any Florida State Park site is learning how the displays are set up. Even though Reserve America is the on line facilitator, each state has its own layout, set up, site displays...
Forum: Our Community 03-11-2021, 07:55 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 400
Posted By tvketchum
You might go to Facebook, and search for “Silver...

You might go to Facebook, and search for “Silver Streak Trailer Folk”, and join that group. That will get you people who can better guide you to what you’re looking for.
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2021, 08:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 625
Posted By tvketchum
Frederick MD to Denver

I 70 is good for making time. Might be difficult for seeing things and to make Denver in a few days.

But, here goes- Wheeling WV has a great toy and train museum, Krueger St Toy and Train Museum....
Forum: Photography 03-03-2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,977
Posted By tvketchum
March 2021 Photo Contest

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Leaving the Maine Forest and Logging Museum.....
Forum: Vintage Kin 02-25-2021, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,740
Posted By tvketchum
A bad ground might be the culprit. With the tow...

A bad ground might be the culprit. With the tow vehicle connected, lights on, take a simple 12 v test light, and see if it lights up dimly with one end clamped to bare metal on the trailer, and the...
Forum: Photography 02-03-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,800
Posted By tvketchum
388039 Indianapolis, IN, while I was still...

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Indianapolis, IN, while I was still working. Dreaming of the day I could retire and chase 72 degrees..
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