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Forum: Doors & Locks 03-29-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,368
Posted By perri
Re Minno's comment, We also spray-painted...

Re Minno's comment,

We also spray-painted ours, Rustoleum in "Aluminum." Once you have the old aluminum flip-hatch on a vintage AS, it's hard to accept the plastic. This is an example of a...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-06-2024, 11:32 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,627
Posted By perri
yes.

With permission. Some places we’ve camped have been grateful for the waste water. Even in a campground! It was during drought.

But the OP specifically mentioned boondocking.

I won’t go into...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-07-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,892
Posted By perri
Hightower, kudos to you for diving into...

Hightower, kudos to you for diving into boondocking! When we started streaming, our first trip was moving from NY to CA. We had never towed anything. Very hesitant to use the toilet so went to the...
Forum: On The Road... 09-06-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,121
Posted By perri
I say nay to the Dyson

I am an outlier here, I know. I have an earlier model Dyson stick (V8?), and it failed after 9 months. It took too much discussion with Customer Service to replace the charger unit on the vacuum,...
Forum: Community Polls 09-04-2023, 03:27 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,149
Posted By perri
Like

I have used the Thank function when a poster's take has been particularly helpful. I do it as a sincere acknowledgment of my gratitude, not bc I assume they're fragile. I would prefer a like button,...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 08-23-2023, 06:05 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,672
Posted By perri
I’m sorry

that this happened. What a damned shame, for someone to climb on your vehicle and damage it! You have my sympathies. I hope you are made whole and that this never happens again. The sense of...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-15-2023, 04:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,972
Posted By perri
Cabin

We acquired our 1970 27ft after receiving an offer on our house in saugerties. It had been stored under a roof only. The thing about upstate winters is that rodents want to find a warm place to be,...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-25-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,369
Posted By perri
We had a 1970 AS. It never had a clear coat, and...

We had a 1970 AS. It never had a clear coat, and did not need one. We admired the natural patina of the aluminum. We now tow a 1986 that had a badly deteriorated clear coat when we bought it, which...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-07-2022, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,395
Posted By perri
Vultures

We had the dead animal smell after our freezer failed while we were away. It was small but held only meat, and it was full. The thawing meat slumped out of the freezer and sat for a week. Arrived...
Forum: On The Road... 09-11-2022, 10:16 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,265
Posted By perri
Searches.

> I am wondering how common it is that Airstreams are stopped and searched by police when rolling or boondocking. Is this common?

Straightforward question, lots of answers that go way off in the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-08-2022, 09:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,126
Posted By perri
We went from a 1970 27ft to a 1986 25ft. Gutted...

We went from a 1970 27ft to a 1986 25ft. Gutted the latter. We paid for the layout. We wanted a shorter trailer. Most folks in our club end up with a 25. I hope this is our last AS. We are putting a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-28-2022, 01:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,587
Posted By perri
Awning arms

Ditto on the awning arms. We lube them quite often.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-10-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,645
Posted By perri
Dropped ceiling?

Good detective work.

I'm curious about the dropped ceiling in the sleeping area. Is that original? What would be the purpose? Thanks
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 47,364
Posted By perri
stabilizers down while hitched

We put our stabilizers down even if we stay hitched. The coach feels more comfortably stable. I never questioned this, as it seems not to cause any issues, but wonder if there's any harm?
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-07-2022, 01:28 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 47,364
Posted By perri
Bed risers

Thanks for sharing.

How do you fit the feet of the stabilizers on top of the bed risers? I would think the bed riser tops would be too small to easily and solidly support the stabilizer feet, and...
Forum: On The Road... 06-05-2022, 10:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,276
Posted By perri
Cast iron storage

I loved Uncle Bob's and Boxite's informative posts. The latter painted quite an accurate and vivid picture.

Spouse is crafting custom cabinets in our rig, but we do have several shallow ones...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-01-2022, 12:13 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 11,207
Posted By perri
[QUOTE=WhereItsAt;2600389]150 Mile range is good....

[QUOTE=WhereItsAt;2600389]150 Mile range is good. The optional larger battery pack will gain another 50 miles or so. Or maintain the same mileage for a higher speed. ]

Or gain range with a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-19-2022, 11:29 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,855
Posted By perri
[QUOTE=RVDreamer;2523714]Sorry, I got it confused...

[QUOTE=RVDreamer;2523714]Sorry, I got it confused with the Rivian. It's the Rivian that is massive and too tall for a normal garage.

I just saw a Rivian at Pinnacles national park a few weeks ago....
Forum: On The Road... 05-10-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,471
Posted By perri
We take the propane burner out and don’t travel...

We take the propane burner out and don’t travel with it. We use kindling to start maybe 14 briquettes and they are ready v fast.

No lid! I miss it. But now that I think of it I’ve got a wok in...
Forum: On The Road... 05-09-2022, 12:56 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 11,471
Posted By perri
Volcano

We are using this also. Tho we have an lp tank, we’ve never traveled with it. We’ve used the volcano for charcoal bbqing and wood fires. It collapses in one motion to the size of a large wok, I...
Forum: Awnings 03-04-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,665
Posted By perri
Yes

My husband cut down an old zip dee roller and reassembled with the same hardware. Zip Dee was super helpful with replacement parts, see their web site.

The awning fabric was worn out so I had...
Forum: 1994 - 1996 Excella 01-14-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,623
Posted By perri
What a help!

Basting is really old school, but it it about the only way to hold things together well enough that you can sew them without having the layers shift. The sofa required lots of basting due to all the...
Forum: 1994 - 1996 Excella 01-12-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 16,623
Posted By perri
Outstanding.

Richard, I'm so impressed with your sewing and upholstery skills. (All your skills, actually.) I wish I had the gumption. I have an old Singer slant-o-matic (home machine) I've been using. The sewist...
Forum: Solo Streamers 10-18-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,002
Posted By perri
You're welcome.

There's also Dimmick SP and Van Damme on the coast with some little sites.

Big Basin Redwoods burned badly last year. I don't know when it will reopen. Interesting link on its progress....
Forum: Solo Streamers 10-14-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,002
Posted By perri
state/county parks

Hi, Truemedia:



There's a Ventura county park near my home, Kenney Grove, which is, dareIsay, darling. Even the large sites are nice and private there. Heavily wooded with oaks and eucalyptus,...
Forum: Solo Streamers 10-10-2021, 01:27 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,002
Posted By perri
We live in CA and some of my favorite state...

We live in CA and some of my favorite state campgrounds have tiny old sites, originally intended for little campers or tents. Many would not accommodate our 27. These sites are lush and private and...
Forum: On The Road... 08-31-2021, 10:50 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,211
Posted By perri
John and Vicki, we don’t know you well but...

John and Vicki, we don’t know you well but respect your gut decision. As Maggie said, it’s one we will all have to make. We recalibrate our limits and make adjustments. Thank you for sharing your...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2021, 10:23 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,855
Posted By perri
A couple years ago we ran into a couple and their...

A couple years ago we ran into a couple and their 3 kids, towing a 25ft j flight or similar with their model X. Met them in the valley of giants up north, they were from Vancouver and enjoying the...
Forum: On The Road... 07-23-2021, 01:09 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,211
Posted By perri
Happy trails

I really feel the loss of a Like button. :-)
Forum: On The Road... 06-29-2021, 08:04 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,683
Posted By perri
Another great discovery

Thanks! I love this idea, too.

I've tried so many coffee methods that my paraphernalia collection is a burden on the planet. (Anyone ever concerned that their shopping bag collection is worse for...
Forum: On The Road... 06-29-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,683
Posted By perri
nice, Ginger

I did not know these existed. I may give them a try, even though they do not appeal to the cheapskate in me. Thanks for sharing.
Forum: On The Road... 06-27-2021, 06:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 8,683
Posted By perri
We drink espresso at home, from a machine. My...

We drink espresso at home, from a machine. My husband would make the morning moka pot and he would set the burner on Incinerate, so I got a machine. We are both happy.

On the road, we have French...
Forum: Steps 06-07-2021, 07:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 22,171
Posted By perri
My husband installed the Thule step on our 1986...

My husband installed the Thule step on our 1986 Sovereign. It wasn’t a clean swap, in that it required some minor mods to the steps and to the bodywork. But it was a doable day’s DYI for him. Ordered...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-06-2021, 06:31 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,676
Posted By perri
Another data point: we boondock for days on end w...

Another data point: we boondock for days on end w less than 300 watts of solar. We have never purchased a genny. We borrowed one once—before we had solar.

We travel lighter bc we don’t use a lot...
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-04-2021, 02:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,692
Posted By perri
I hope I get a lot of eyes on this post bc I need...

I hope I get a lot of eyes on this post bc I need some good info: I need to buy a sheet or two of Wilsonart laminate for our kitchen and bath counters. The web site doesn't sell them. They direct me...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-07-2021, 07:42 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,494
Posted By perri
Clobbered panels

Hey, congrats, gypsy. That’s just around the corner. Looks like your repair is imminent, regardless of the method.

You got a lot of good advice here, as usual.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-30-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,704
Posted By perri
Quite right. :-)

Quite right. :-)
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-28-2020, 07:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,704
Posted By perri
If you go to a dunkin in a business area,...

If you go to a dunkin in a business area, consider parking in the adjacent mall or supermarket lot. People won’t be inconvenienced by your size or spaces you use. Then walk next door or across the...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 10-26-2020, 01:27 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,951
Posted By perri
>We use a flat cast iron skillet, some folks use...

>We use a flat cast iron skillet, some folks use a pizza stone.

Oh. Great idea. And a good excuse to finally get a flat CI grill into the AS. Thanks, Bill!
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 10-25-2020, 02:10 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 7,951
Posted By perri
Same experience here. We’ve used the magic chef...

Same experience here. We’ve used the magic chef propane range that came with our 1970, and the only true limitation proved to be pan size. Time passed and we now have smaller pans that work well. We...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-14-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,923
Posted By perri
Hey, great to see fellow Brompton riders. We love...

Hey, great to see fellow Brompton riders. We love them. I commuted to work in nyc on mine, and we’ve taken them on air travel, too. So fun, so easy, so stealthy. I guess I’ve ridden one for 15 years...
Forum: Our Community 08-23-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,687
Posted By perri
Jsailmo: what kind of material under the routed...

Jsailmo: what kind of material under the routed laminate was exposed? Did you feel the need to apply a sealant?
Sounds like an attractive solution. Would love to see a photo of your work.
Forum: Our Community 08-21-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,687
Posted By perri
If you mean sliding panels, many find it...

If you mean sliding panels, many find it inconvenient to be unable to open all the cabinet doors when loading up for a trip. With panels, you can open one side or the other. Not both.
Forum: Our Community 08-21-2020, 02:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,687
Posted By perri
Do you mean tambours? Because they break...

Do you mean tambours?

Because they break over time (like, crumble, the backing tears) and the roll of tambour, when the cabinet’s open, hogs up the limited cabinet space. Tambours weren’t used...
Forum: Our Community 08-21-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,687
Posted By perri
Wow. Thanks for the photo, tall grass. If...

Wow. Thanks for the photo, tall grass.

If you were bumping your head in the corners, Travis, I was going to suggest Sugru. You can mix the colors to get a custom color of the putty, apply in a...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 08-06-2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 12,093
Posted By perri
Totally agree. If you really cook, sometimes or...

Totally agree. If you really cook, sometimes or often for a crowd, the oven is essential. We are social and our oven can fit two 9x13 oblong baking pans. It’s a cheap luxury. .

We also have...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-13-2020, 06:27 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,370
Posted By perri
We had the installer paint our AC. I believe they...

We had the installer paint our AC. I believe they used rattle can. No problem, no touch ups since.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-22-2020, 12:01 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,674
Posted By perri
thanks

Thanks for the reply, tbrowne,

Good info on the towing comparison. I've never towed another brand, so it's interesting to hear others' experiences.

I hope we see you in these forums and perhaps...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-21-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,674
Posted By perri
Wow

Glad you're ok! That'll shake you up, for sure. Looks like it hit the rear of the coach? Too close, way too close.

I'm curious if you'd been considering an Airstream for awhile. What difference do...
Forum: On The Road... 06-17-2020, 03:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,516
Posted By perri
Free popper

I have another brand of whirly-type, stovetop popper that I was going to take to goodwill. Stainless steel, still works. I got it on amazon, I think it was called Great Northern?

It goes to the...
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