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Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-21-2023, 08:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,218
Posted By sctinman44
Wardrobe door repair

I had a 1984 with hickory cabinets and now a 1998 with same. I got a package of plastic clips from ACE Hardware to replace existing ones. For back up I use 3M ×2" wide foil tape about 6" pieces on...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-24-2022, 04:29 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,622
Posted By sctinman44
Typo 2nd panels in fall of 2015. Had 400 watt...

Typo 2nd panels in fall of 2015. Had 400 watt set up for Southwest Adventure Caravan for 2016
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-24-2022, 04:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,622
Posted By sctinman44
I installed 2 Renogy 100 watt panels in spring...

I installed 2 Renogy 100 watt panels in spring 2015 with stainless steel fasteners, then in the spring of 2016 I installed 2 more 100 watt panels with. 3M VHB 5952 1"×7" × 1/16" thick approximately. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-28-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,450
Posted By sctinman44
The 160 lbs you are deducting, you should not. ...

The 160 lbs you are deducting, you should not.
Google "The curb weight of my truck"
It is the vehicle with a "full tank" of fuel and all fluids and all standard equipment that came with it, no...
Forum: Full-Timing 09-01-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,089
Posted By sctinman44
Janet, where did you get all those Tic. Tac....

Janet, where did you get all those Tic. Tac. containers from ?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2021, 09:32 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 12,442
Posted By sctinman44
Payload references

johnsurfsSC, trying to read your payload #'s, looks like 2393, is that correct ? I had been the 1/2 ton route. I ordered a 2021 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi Crew with 6.4 bed and Ram boxes. 3.73 axle ratio...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2021, 08:33 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,913
Posted By sctinman44
Capt who, but diesel is $3.25 & gas $2.99 at...

Capt who, but diesel is $3.25 & gas $2.99 at Valero in
Berlin, Maryland, that's 26 cents, which now a days diesel typically 20 to 30 cents higher nationwide.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 9,913
Posted By sctinman44
Ditto to what Jeff mentioned. I have a 2021 Ram...

Ditto to what Jeff mentioned. I have a 2021 Ram 2500 6.4L Hemi like his except 2wd. Ordered 2/25/2021, received it 5/28/2021. 3 months and 3 days. Was told 7 to 8 weeks. The diesel was $9,500....
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-18-2021, 07:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,865
Posted By sctinman44
Trim band

I've used 3M VHB 5952 1"×7" very successful to bond my brackets that hold my Renogy 100 watt solar panels on. I check them regularly, but they have been secured since 2017 and about 25k miles of...
Forum: Boondocking 04-02-2021, 11:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,480
Posted By sctinman44
ACE Hardware has them also for $5.99. Item no....

ACE Hardware has them also for $5.99. Item no. 7005728. Maybe Walmart, IDK. We use S.S. strainer in kitchen sink to trap any food particles to keep down on smell and that might clog up ring...
Forum: Boondocking 03-31-2021, 11:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,480
Posted By sctinman44
Gilmore 830603-1001 Light duty circle pattern...

Gilmore 830603-1001 Light duty circle pattern ring sprinkler, less than $10.00 Lowe's or Home Depot. Screw it onto end of your 25 ft. water hose. Push hose with ring on it under your trailer near...
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,900
Posted By sctinman44
Shenanigans

[QUOTE=Runamuk13;2462896]Is anyone else noticing some shenanigans happening on Recreation.gov?

How does this happen ?

I have tried for the past 3 years in Aug. to get a week at a COE in south...
Forum: On The Road... 02-01-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,539
Posted By sctinman44
Cb radio

Retired OTR driver many million miles safe driving.
Stay off Ch.19, trucker channel, now days too much foul language and CB Rambos. Galaxy 33 radio I retired with, still have and use occasionally....
Forum: Winter Living 01-10-2021, 08:20 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 15,832
Posted By sctinman44
I 4 seasons in my 1998 Excello 34ft from 1999...

I 4 seasons in my 1998 Excello 34ft from 1999 until 2007. If you PM me I'll go into details.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-23-2020, 11:48 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,357
Posted By sctinman44
"Courtesy Parking" is the little benefit that's...

"Courtesy Parking" is the little benefit that's not mentioned often in joining the Airstream RV Club, WBCCI. Members list their names and contact info near the back of the annual directory. We've...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-25-2020, 03:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,982
Posted By sctinman44
My sentiments exactly. I have a 2015 Ram...

My sentiments exactly. I have a 2015 Ram ecodiesel, have had 10 recalls, 3 engine related. It's been at dealer since Nov.10th. waiting on parts, December part delivery. EPA & DEF is killing diesel...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-24-2020, 06:56 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,982
Posted By sctinman44
My brother and sister in law live in Dadeville,...

My brother and sister in law live in Dadeville, AL, off Highway 50
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-24-2020, 06:30 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,982
Posted By sctinman44
My brother and sister in law live in Dadeville,...

My brother and sister in law live in Dadeville, off Hwy 50. I have a 2015 Ram 1500 Quad cab 6'4" with Cargo Management System 3:92, 8,950 towing capacity, 1,640 pay load. It currently has 78,760...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 11-22-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,364
Posted By sctinman44
My 1998 Airstream 31ft Excello was $41.72 paid...

My 1998 Airstream 31ft Excello was $41.72 paid May 2020. I'm in Greenville County, SC, its based as it depreciates each year. I went to the County assessor and had it declared a second home and got...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-25-2020, 02:36 PM
Replies: 237
Views: 48,922
Posted By sctinman44
Info on your 6.4L 2500 Ram

I am interested in your Ram 6.4L Hemi, real world statistics. It would be my daily driver as well as my tow vehicle. If you'd be willing to discuss this in a P.M. I would certainly appreciate it. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-05-2020, 09:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,147
Posted By sctinman44
mckenej, you are having the same problem I had in...

mckenej, you are having the same problem I had in 2015. You need to get the Ram 1500 Specifications sheets. Ram 1500 Towing SAE J2807 COMPLIANT and Ram 1500 PAYLOAD. This is where I looked up specs...
Forum: On The Road... 02-23-2020, 02:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,316
Posted By sctinman44
Don't go cheap

Ditto have same for over 10 years. The case makes it more easily stored, so other things do not get tangled in steps.
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-22-2020, 05:48 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 20,255
Posted By sctinman44
Roof solutions

Like your dealer I used Dicor Roof Coating Elastomeric, one gallon more than enough for roof, about $50 as I recall. Spring of 2017 and still in great shape. My TT a 1998 --31ft Classic has always...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-22-2020, 04:13 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 24,489
Posted By sctinman44
Payload math

Have you considered an Eddie Bauer Airstream. It's like a Toy-Hauler. I saw info on a 25ft one. Put kayaks, motorcycles or other outdoor items. I do not know any of the capacity specs, but that might...
Forum: Doors & Locks 01-01-2020, 03:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,695
Posted By sctinman44
Too many keys

With a little effort you could remove the dead bolt take it and one of the regular door lock keys to a LOCK SMITH (not Home Depot or Walmart) cost about $10.00 per lock.
I had 2 sets of 2 locks...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-29-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,349
Posted By sctinman44
What's specs on this furnace. I have a 1998...

What's specs on this furnace. I have a 1998 Airstream Classic 32ft and furnace has been acting up lately. Its original equipment, Ken
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-29-2019, 11:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,349
Posted By sctinman44
What is the specs on this unit. I have a 1998...

What is the specs on this unit. I have a 1998 Airstream Classic 31ft and my furnace has been acting up lately. It's original equipment. Ken
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-15-2019, 06:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,423
Posted By sctinman44
15000 BTU Heat Pump

I have a 1998--31ft Classic that had 13500 H.P. when it died in 2016 I upgraded to a 15000 and have had no problems. Incidentally I had the Microair Easy Start installed 2 years ago and it has...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 11-17-2019, 03:57 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,745
Posted By sctinman44
Screw loose

I had one fall out last week when got home from rally. The screw was on step at house when I opened step. The shim washer and flat round nut with screwdriver slot was missing. I ordered a new kit...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-27-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,593
Posted By sctinman44
Bungie cords

Likewise, we bungee all the lower cabinets and the wardrobe.. No problem with the the upper cabinets yet, but they have double spring latch closures.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-24-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,716
Posted By sctinman44
How Big for 1500 Ram Ecodiesel

2015 Ram 1500 Quad cab 6'4"bed with cargo mgmt. boxes, 2wd 3:92 rear axle ratio, 8speed ZF8HP70 transmission,my tow vehicle. 1998 31ft Airstream Classic T.T. Payload 1650, Towing capacity 8,950. Fuel...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-20-2019, 04:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,556
Posted By sctinman44
We have 1998 Classic 31ft purchased Jan.2011 from...

We have 1998 Classic 31ft purchased Jan.2011 from club member . Carpet thru-out. I removed and installed floating Pergo type (Lowe's) and pad. Bought 1/4 round molding and trim out all around....
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-08-2019, 06:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,920
Posted By sctinman44
No Odometer

STEMCO makes a hubometer made in USA Texas I think. I got one for my 1998 Airstream 31ft Classic. I use to tow with 1998 Ram 2500 traveling 12 to 15k a year and it really helped. They make a digital...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-18-2019, 11:37 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,176
Posted By sctinman44
I have a Progressive Dynamics PD9280A converter...

I have a Progressive Dynamics PD9280A converter charger 80amps. I have 4--6volt golf cart batteries.. Two sets in series 12 volt each. 232 Amy each ==464amh. I have 5--100watt Renogy solar panels...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-11-2019, 01:19 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,176
Posted By sctinman44
Yes you can !

I have a 120 volt ac outlet with 30 amp breaker for shore power, just like the KOA. Works great. If you have a 20 amp receptacle and a HD extension cord (10/3 w/ground) no longer than 100 ft that...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-11-2019, 01:03 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,176
Posted By sctinman44
Over load condition

Check and make sure your fridge is on propane, I had my 2200 converted at Doswell also and that solve my problem.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-11-2019, 12:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,536
Posted By sctinman44
Gas or Diesel

I have a 2015 RAM ECODIESEL 1500 Quad cab 6'4" bed 3:92 rear axle ratio, 2wd. .. GVWR 6950, Payload 1610, tare wgt. 5340, max. trailer 8950 . Last trip to Salem, OR trailer weighed 8400 lbs with...
Forum: On The Road... 07-04-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,494
Posted By sctinman44
Born and raised in Alabama. SC resident since...

Born and raised in Alabama. SC resident since 1999. We went on a WBCCI caravan 2015 in the eastern side of the UP then the International Rally in 2017. Enjoyed some really good fresh and smoked...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-04-2019, 07:07 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 17,085
Posted By sctinman44
The only thing you need is a good cell phone...

The only thing you need is a good cell phone signal to call AAA. I tow a trailer with 2wd. I have been briefly stuck 2 times in 40 years. Take weight distribution bars off, drop 1100lbs weight on...
Forum: On The Road... 07-01-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,829
Posted By sctinman44
Ohio is one of three US Flags that you can't fly...

Ohio is one of three US Flags that you can't fly wrong (upside down). Name the other two ???
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-01-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,427
Posted By sctinman44
Great job. OLE GUYS & GALS RULE. ��

Great job. OLE GUYS & GALS RULE. ��
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-25-2019, 09:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,769
Posted By sctinman44
The sweet spot is enhanced by the CC. The CC will...

The sweet spot is enhanced by the CC. The CC will out perform the foot pedal in mpg. CC reacts it doesn't think. That's why many times we'll be OMG I'm doing 78 mph, not thinking again. Cheers
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-25-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,646
Posted By sctinman44
The best way to determine payload is from the SAE...

The best way to determine payload is from the SAE mfg. specs, then weigh your rig. I have a Sherline tongue scale that when ready to travel I weigh the tongue. Then I go to Cat scales near me and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-25-2019, 10:32 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 17,646
Posted By sctinman44
BTW. The door sticker that everyone is looking at...

BTW. The door sticker that everyone is looking at is the tire specs only, not the vehicle specs. I ordered my 2015 Ram 1500 Ecodiesel to certain specs, nothing on tires. It came with Goodyear...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-30-2019, 03:06 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,532
Posted By sctinman44
That's very KOOL. SC doesn't allow it. I tried,...

That's very KOOL. SC doesn't allow it. I tried, mailed them the check/fee $35.00 I think. They returned my check. They should have put it on our crappy roads if nothing else. Maybe fill one small...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-29-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,727
Posted By sctinman44
The DW says I won't work either when I'm a half...

The DW says I won't work either when I'm a half bubble off.👍
Forum: Boondocking 05-22-2019, 11:02 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,500
Posted By sctinman44
Jacob D. I've got the steel wool and DW's piano...

Jacob D. I've got the steel wool and DW's piano for wire source if you'll come over and demonstrate how this is done on my 1998 Airstream Classic 31' . I'll treat you to lunch at Silverbay. 👍
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-16-2019, 05:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,934
Posted By sctinman44
Likewise I'm towing with 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel...

Likewise I'm towing with 2015 Ram 1500 ecodiesel quad cab 6'4" bed. 3:92 rear axle ratio.
Tow 1998 31ft Classic with Air Safe Class VI and Reese W.D. hitch trunion bar/sway control hitch. We've...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-15-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,804
Posted By sctinman44
I have 2--Made in the USA Eagle Safety gas cans....

I have 2--Made in the USA Eagle Safety gas cans. 1---2 gallon and 1---2.5 gallon. Mostly use to fill generator when traveling or lawn equipment at home so the DW can mow the lawn regularly. I'm...
Forum: The Rally Zone 05-15-2019, 02:10 PM
Replies: 361
Views: 75,096
Posted By sctinman44
YOU MUST HAVE BEEN HIBERNATING THE PAST FEW...

YOU MUST HAVE BEEN HIBERNATING THE PAST FEW YEARS. Just kidding. It's been going on about 8 years or more. Go back to page 1 and there's brief info on happenings. YOU WILL LIKE IT.
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