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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-29-2022, 12:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By VTSafari
They are the standard15 and I am west of lake O...

They are the standard15 and I am west of lake O off of 80
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-31-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 804
Posted By VTSafari
wheels from 2016 FC - Florida

4 wheels from a 2016 FC. They have not been on the trailer the last 3 years.



View this ad at Airstream Classifieds - wheels from 2016 FC - Florida...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-09-2020, 06:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,835
Posted By VTSafari
I have a partial roll left over. If anyone is...

I have a partial roll left over. If anyone is interested I can measure what is left. It is the 1" variety.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-16-2019, 11:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,264
Posted By VTSafari
If you are blowing out the lines and not using...

If you are blowing out the lines and not using antifreeze it would be a good idea to pour some antifreeze down the drains to prevent the traps from freezing.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-09-2019, 12:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,007
Posted By VTSafari
"One last question - does the flat part of the...

"One last question - does the flat part of the hinge (that gets screwed to the door and to the cabinet) protrude from the edge of the cabinet thickness at all?"

You can get different widths of...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-09-2019, 06:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,007
Posted By VTSafari
342857 If I attached the images properly...

342857


If I attached the images properly you can see the piano hinges I put on sink doors. I used a standard 30" hinge that I bought at Home Depot or Lowes. I fastened the hinge to the door...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,007
Posted By VTSafari
I put piano hinges on mine. I could have put the...

I put piano hinges on mine. I could have put the clips on but I found the hinge was restricting access. No blocking access with the piano hinges and never have to worry about them coming off.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 01-29-2019, 08:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,793
Posted By VTSafari
We didn't touch the heater. We built around it. I...

We didn't touch the heater. We built around it. I plan to build a book case above the heater. Right now the "bookcase" is a crate turned on edge. I made it so I can access the heater if needed.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 01-28-2019, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,793
Posted By VTSafari
ok here are the pics

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Forum: Buyer Guidelines 01-28-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,793
Posted By VTSafari
If the pictures show up this is what we have done...

If the pictures show up this is what we have done with our 2016 FC FB. It is easy to take everything out. The only thing you need to work around is the heater.
We originally had a 2007 25 ft Safari...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-15-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,991
Posted By VTSafari
Losing the stinky slinky is one thing but when...

Losing the stinky slinky is one thing but when mine came out it managed to rip the storage tube off as well. I replaced it with one that actually has a hinge and a latch. The latch has a hole for a...
Forum: Boondocking 08-04-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 68,036
Posted By VTSafari
Looks like AMSolar is out of 100watt panels???...

Looks like AMSolar is out of 100watt panels??? Any other suggestins for a quality panel?
Forum: Our Community 07-10-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,237
Posted By VTSafari
So a new 30ft FC front bunk lists at 99,900 2 AC...

So a new 30ft FC front bunk lists at 99,900 2 AC is std on 2019. So if you get 20% off you are looking at 80k. If you can find a 2018 maybe you can get closer to the 67k. I would say he either makes...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-15-2018, 06:23 AM
Replies: 374
Views: 49,112
Posted By VTSafari
AS/Thor and the RV industry in general are like...

AS/Thor and the RV industry in general are like Ford, GM, Chrysler before Deming/Toyota. They rejected Deming and his methods and continued to produce a "poor" quality product. Along comes Toyota and...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 12-02-2017, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,049
Posted By VTSafari
Here is the one I got on Amazon. RV Designer...

Here is the one I got on Amazon.
RV Designer L545 Compartment Lock (Weather Resistant 5/8" Keyed)
Forum: On The Road... 10-22-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,397
Posted By VTSafari
Depends how close you need to be to downtown. We...

Depends how close you need to be to downtown. We are currently staying at Lavonia Park. It is federal and with senior pass you can't beat full hookups at $15 a night. Lots of space between sights and...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-22-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,451
Posted By VTSafari
To search for microbreweries you van go to...

To search for microbreweries you van go to Beeradvocate. They list by states.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-22-2017, 07:31 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,451
Posted By VTSafari
Quote: Originally Posted by VTSafari View Post...

Quote:
Originally Posted by VTSafari View Post
HEADY TOPPER.....Very tough to find even if you live in Vermont. Brewery is in Stowe..
Waterbury, not Stowe.

They used to be in Waterbury but...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-20-2017, 09:44 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 14,451
Posted By VTSafari
HEADY TOPPER.....Very tough to find even if you...

HEADY TOPPER.....Very tough to find even if you live in Vermont. Brewery is in Stowe. They deliver about a 25 mile radius of the brewery. If you want some you need to check where they are delivering...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-20-2017, 09:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,874
Posted By VTSafari
I blame Airstream for hooking incoming water to...

I blame Airstream for hooking incoming water to the black tank rinse line. I had a 2007 and the black tank rinse was on the bottom. Got a 2016 and they have reversed the positions of incoming water...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-12-2017, 03:35 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,649
Posted By VTSafari
Another resource when selling or buying an...

Another resource when selling or buying an Airstream is the group Airstream Hunter on Facebook. I received more leads from there than from Airforums classified.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-27-2017, 07:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,387
Posted By VTSafari
We have done that on a FB 27FT FC and 25FT FB...

We have done that on a FB 27FT FC and 25FT FB Safari....any FB 25 or 27 foot will have the furnace in the same place. We have a counter built in that goes over the furnace but it goes lower by the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-09-2017, 03:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,328
Posted By VTSafari
Wonder what kind of deal you could have gotten...

Wonder what kind of deal you could have gotten this week in Florida? Offer to drive it off the lot today 30% off???? Guess it would depend how good they think their insurance is.
Forum: On The Road... 08-22-2017, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,179
Posted By VTSafari
I got the same question regarding owning guns...

I got the same question regarding owning guns about a month ago but no search. We cross into Canada quite a bit since wife is from Canada and has family there. That was the first time they asked...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-17-2017, 05:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,580
Posted By VTSafari
I think the issue for all buyers or potential...

I think the issue for all buyers or potential buyers is can you trust what a dealer or HQ says. If you ask a question you expect an honest answer. If the dealer doesn't know they should say so and...
Forum: Our Community 07-30-2017, 07:02 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,799
Posted By VTSafari
Welcome to another quilter! We vend at quilt...

Welcome to another quilter! We vend at quilt shows and wife teaches and designs as well. We travel with a 25ft Safari to the shows and classes. Soon moving up to a 27 foot FC.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-25-2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,671
Posted By VTSafari
I would not deal with Colonial again. Maybe...

I would not deal with Colonial again. Maybe everyone else thinks they are great but not me. We bought a used 2007 Safari 25 FB from them. There was a discoloration in the floor that we asked about...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-20-2017, 05:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,028
Posted By VTSafari
Switz that is a real nice clean install! If...

Switz that is a real nice clean install! If external cooling is significantly improved the refrigerator should not have to work not nearly as hard.
Forum: Member Introductions 07-11-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,057
Posted By VTSafari
Enjoy the journey!!

Enjoy the journey!!
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-11-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,766
Posted By VTSafari
I haven't installed this particular unit so I...

I haven't installed this particular unit so I can't comment on how quiet it is or isn't. I just installed a new Dometic AC unit and you may need to replace the ADB(air distribution unit) the part...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 06-15-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,600
Posted By VTSafari
fridge vent deflector

Guess I will go ahead and make one. It will cover the holes. Think I will tape it on and make sure the base covers and seals the holes.

Thanks,
Bill
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 06-14-2017, 12:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,600
Posted By VTSafari
Deflector by fridge vent

Noticed a leak in the cabinet above fridge. On the roof the deflector by the fridge vent is gone!


How important is the deflector? Can I just cover the holes? Or should I make a new deflector?
...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-15-2017, 12:03 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,399
Posted By VTSafari
Safari 25FB 2007....4 years but looking to...

Safari 25FB 2007....4 years but looking to upgrade to a 27FB FC in the near future.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 02-11-2017, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,430
Posted By VTSafari
We also find the seating uncomfortable. We have a...

We also find the seating uncomfortable. We have a 25ft FB Safari 2007. We pulled it all out and put in recliners with a table in the middle. Table was "temporary" but still there was supposed to be...
Forum: On The Road... 02-02-2016, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 656
Posted By VTSafari
Quilting on the road in an Airstream

Spending a couple months in Florida. Here is my wife's blog about quilting in the Airstream.

https://www.kitsbycarla.com/blog
Forum: Community Polls 09-12-2013, 06:12 AM
Replies: 723
Views: 128,619
Posted By VTSafari
I have been padding my overtime hours and...

I have been padding my overtime hours and embezzling when I can so I can hit the AS road full time.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-02-2013, 08:25 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 44,647
Posted By VTSafari
I am sure there must be some circumstance where I...

I am sure there must be some circumstance where I would lend out my AS. Just haven't seen it yet. Ours is strictly a two person AS. We have taken everything thing out in the lounge area and put in...
Forum: Our Community 08-30-2013, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
Posted By VTSafari
I was in a few of the models at the German...

I was in a few of the models at the German showroom last weekend. Nice fit and finish. They work hard at eliminating weight. About a 12 gallon fresh water tank. No belly pan. They definitely catch...
Forum: On The Road... 08-25-2013, 06:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,289
Posted By VTSafari
194068 I am travelling in Germany for work...

194068

I am travelling in Germany for work and visited the Airstream dealer and they have this cool 1950 Airstream there...even older than me.
Forum: On The Road... 08-24-2013, 10:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,652
Posted By VTSafari
Backing up & tight spots

For those that have problems with backing up and tight spots....check out this video.

Caravan Mover Reich Move Controller - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBIcL96Wzpg)

I went to the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-23-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,989
Views: 277,899
Posted By VTSafari
Gene...you are lucky he didn't turn around and...

Gene...you are lucky he didn't turn around and bend over showing you his "badge"!!!
Forum: Member Introductions 08-23-2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,180
Posted By VTSafari
Jfed...congrats on the purchase. Time to go...

Jfed...congrats on the purchase. Time to go camping!!! If you run over the spotter...make sure they don't make a dent.
Forum: Airstream History 08-23-2013, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,727
Posted By VTSafari
Very cool! I think the ones the gov't are buying...

Very cool! I think the ones the gov't are buying now have NSA on the side and rotating antennae's collecting data on AS owners......:bb::shifty::censored:
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-23-2013, 10:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,121
Posted By VTSafari
Craigslist for new AS windows

RV parts,Windows, Fenders, Airstream glass (https://nh.craigslist.org/rvs/3954726493.html)

This listing has some new windows that the person got when they bought with a trailer full of stuff. I...
Forum: On The Road... 08-23-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 1,989
Views: 277,899
Posted By VTSafari
Protagonist....you can come visit VT in winter....

Protagonist....you can come visit VT in winter. We generally don't run around nude that time of year...too much shrinkage going on.

Moved to VT 15 years ago and have yet to run into a random nude...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-21-2013, 09:36 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,549
Posted By VTSafari
The procedure that I follow is. 1- Open black...

The procedure that I follow is.
1- Open black tank....wait till it seems drained
2-Turn on water for sewer flush
3 Open gray tank
4- let everything run for about 5 mins.
5- shut off water to...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-19-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,714
Posted By VTSafari
We converted our twin Safari 25ft to full/queen....

We converted our twin Safari 25ft to full/queen. I know most go the other way....guess the wife likes the heat I put out on cold nights. It is not that difficult to modify twin to queen or queen to...
Forum: Boondocking 08-12-2013, 06:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,521
Posted By VTSafari
Here is another battery(cell phone/electronics)...

Here is another battery(cell phone/electronics) charging approach. It uses butane cartridges.

Home » Nectar (https://www.nectarpower.com/#product)

I think it is a bit expensive for general use....
Forum: Tires 08-04-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,987
Posted By VTSafari
192404 Made the switch to 16" and Michelin...

192404

Made the switch to 16" and Michelin LT's. The Sendel TO3 looks nice on the stream.
Forum: Tires 08-01-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 176
Views: 17,987
Posted By VTSafari
Check the availability at performance plus. I...

Check the availability at performance plus. I ordered in June and they were out of stock. Said they would have them first week of July. Mid July asked for update wouldn't be in stock till mid August....
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