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Forum: Our Community 03-05-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
Lots of threads on this, including ...

Lots of threads on this, including

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f453/warning-accidental-lock-141909.html

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f453/locked-out-234734.html

The small locking...
Forum: Our Community 03-04-2024, 10:26 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
I saw this on the Ultimate Airstreams Facebook ...

I saw this on the Ultimate Airstreams Facebook page and sent him a message. He sent one back about a week later for $15. I sent him a link to this thread so he may respond.

In mine I took the...
Forum: Our Community 02-26-2024, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
A member of the Ultimate Airstream Facebook...

A member of the Ultimate Airstream Facebook thread, Ricky Rokket” made this cool simple tool for hanging on my door latch to prevent accidental lockout.

The Camper Lad! It works.
...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-02-2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,935
Posted By Lara Me
Dealer Solar Install or DIY Using Pre-Wiring

AM Solar just installed six 100w Zamp Obsidian panels on my 27FB, and I have a 200w and 100w portable Renogy suitcase to supplement (it does improve charging).

With a 300w victron multiplus II 50...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-02-2023, 07:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,435
Posted By Lara Me
Check your tow vehicle spare tire.

Tekton tools line sells nice individual sockets, breaker bars, and torque wrenches. I always travel with a these and it sure makes it easy.

SafeJack sells a nice kit that includes a hydraulic jack...
Forum: On The Road... 11-02-2023, 06:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,190
Posted By Lara Me
Great thread, and solid tips. Here’s a few of...

Great thread, and solid tips. Here’s a few of mine:

+1 on city parks and fairgrounds

Also consider Casino lots. A number of them here in WA allow up to 3 days free stay. You typically need to...
Forum: Our Community 11-01-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
Thanks for that install write up - I’m encouraged...

Thanks for that install write up - I’m encouraged to follow your lead.
Forum: Our Community 11-01-2023, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?

@mollysdad would love to hear how the Holoview works and any install tips and challenges.

I also received today a Renogy suitcase to supplement my 600w of rooftop panels. I own an older Renogy...
Forum: Our Community 10-30-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
A 600w (800w total with a 200w portable suitcase)...

A 600w (800w total with a 200w portable suitcase) 400ah solar setup from AM Solar. Hoping to test out more boondock options. Added 2 easy starts for the air conditioners which radically decreased...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-29-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 389
Posted By Lara Me
Head up to Springfield OR and let AM Solar do it....

Head up to Springfield OR and let AM Solar do it. They do more AS installs than probably any shop on the West Coast. They just installed a 600w setup on my 27FB. Excellent work.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-20-2023, 04:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 661
Posted By Lara Me
I’m at AM Solar now picking up my 27FB with a...

I’m at AM Solar now picking up my 27FB with a 600w, 400ah system. They had it one week and were a pleasure to work with. Prices were less than dealer with much better equipment. Pay by cashiers check...
Forum: Our Community 10-10-2023, 12:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,677
Posted By Lara Me
Started my Airstream adventure with a 28 FC. With...

Started my Airstream adventure with a 28 FC. With two young boys it was nice to have two separate beds (lounge and dinette) but I quickly tired of setting up the dinette and when watching TV it was...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 10-04-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,868
Posted By Lara Me
Ultimate did two projects- a grand lounge and...

Ultimate did two projects- a grand lounge and drawer install, and isotherm fridge install. Excellent work. The prices are a bit steep but no complaints on the work or follow up.
Forum: Our Community 09-25-2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
The silver door cover isn’t for the breaker box....

The silver door cover isn’t for the breaker box. It’s literally just a cabinet door painted silver. It came standard on the 2017 27FB International.

My breaker box is on the opposite side and is a...
Forum: Our Community 09-25-2023, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
The Isotherm is the 195 Stainless. You can find...

The Isotherm is the 195 Stainless. You can find them many places. Ultimate Airstream did my install.
Forum: Our Community 09-24-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
No other appliance installed - the lower box is...

No other appliance installed - the lower box is the freezer that is part of the Isotherm and the very bottom silver door below the freezer was an existing cabinet.

The breaker panel is on the...
Forum: Our Community 09-24-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
437194 Swapped to an Isotherm fridge/freezer...

437194

Swapped to an Isotherm fridge/freezer combo, so now the fridge works when driving. Cools down quite a bit faster too. Hoping this will be a good combo with the planned Solar upgrade
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-20-2023, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By Lara Me
For clarity these are an off white ecru color,...

For clarity these are an off white ecru color, not grey.
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-23-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By Lara Me
Sale pending to Kyle, thanks for the interest...

Sale pending to Kyle, thanks for the interest everyone
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-22-2023, 03:02 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 245
Posted By Lara Me
Free Short Queen from 2017 27FB - Washington

Free short queen bed from a 2017 27FB International. We upgraded to a foam mattress and have a near new condition mattress looking for a hood home. No rips, tears or stains, in mint condition and...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-22-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 590
Posted By Lara Me
Ultra leather cushions 27FB - Washington

I have a complete set of ultra leather cushions from a 2017 27FB International in nice condition. I had the trailer remodeled to the Ultimate Lounge and had these earmarked for a friend but he sold...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-22-2023, 02:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 390
Posted By Lara Me
Dometic Fridge from 27FB - Washington

I m replacing my Dometic Propane/Electric refrigerator currently in my 2017 27FB. I m upgrading to a danfoss compressor fridge as part of a solar system install. The Dometic works great and has...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-22-2023, 12:01 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 52,241
Posted By Lara Me
See answers online above. Sorry as I haven’t...

See answers online above.

Sorry as I haven’t been on the forum for a while - posting in case others have similar questions.
Forum: Our Community 07-05-2023, 12:59 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?

I added a Bose Solo II sound bar for the front tv. Costco has these at $199 and it greatly improves dialogue. The sound is not as dynamic as a larger sound bar (like their larger $450 model or Sonos)...
Forum: Our Community 07-01-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?

Picked up my 27FB from Ultimate Airstreams where they installed the Grand Lounge, cabinet, and converted the hanging closets to drawers. It looks fantastic and adds a ton of storage, plus the layout...
Forum: On The Road... 05-04-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 806
Posted By Lara Me
Saw a rare AS diesel pusher

Supposedly only 27 of these diesels were built. This one looked great! Nice owner headed to the Coos Bay rally4311334311344311351431137431138
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
It will vary depending on the many options you...

It will vary depending on the many options you select. Base price is around $19k for a Grand Lounge plus extra if you spec various finishes or table tops. That includes the lounge, new dual dinettes,...
Forum: Our Community 03-14-2023, 12:19 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
Installed the replacement side window from my...

Installed the replacement side window from my oops moment last fall. It comes with all the hardware so install was DIY easy and AS Seattle had it in stock for $385. At least I have the Lexan version...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 02-26-2023, 05:25 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 52,241
Posted By Lara Me
Final part of cable install

Post #81 (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f451/starlink-installation-experience-215884-5.html#post2626936) shows the first part of how I installed the wire from the Starlink Router from where the...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-31-2022, 11:28 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 52,241
Posted By Lara Me
Pix of SL cable install

https://i.imgur.com/DZtxyqx.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Oj0Gu5w.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BwdVOnj.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ZfeVuXc.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/KrvMwOR.jpg
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-31-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 52,241
Posted By Lara Me
What’s that about necessity and invention? I...

What’s that about necessity and invention? I ended up drilling a tiny 1/2” hole in the very back of inside closet bordering the fridge and feeing a coat hanger behind the fridge through to the...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-31-2022, 08:07 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 52,241
Posted By Lara Me
How are people routing the Starlink cable from inside the SmartPlug to the SL router?

Got my SmartPlug installed for the 27FB and now deciding where to put my router where it has access to AC plugs for both shore power an inverter power. Closest is to mount next to either the front or...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 08-23-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 150
Views: 52,241
Posted By Lara Me
@BigSxyWhtGuy a few questions, as I just followed...

@BigSxyWhtGuy a few questions, as I just followed your lead.

1. On the Smartplug jack, is there a weatherproof connector from the Starlink dish to the External RJ45 outlet? Or better put, what...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-28-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 791
Posted By Lara Me
Welcome - Westport is a great community. As you...

Welcome - Westport is a great community. As you are on the coast you’ll want to regularly wax or ceramic coat your trailer to resist corrosion, assuming you store it in Westport.

An Airstream is...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-12-2021, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,077
Posted By Lara Me
I have a near new mattress from my 27FB which you...

I have a near new mattress from my 27FB which you can have but I can’t ship it. Just outside Seattle.

If you want a new one, Mattress Insider makes a foam one that has radius edges and fits.
Forum: On The Road... 05-06-2021, 11:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 17,870
Posted By Lara Me
My only hesitation is whether the taint on the...

My only hesitation is whether the taint on the trailer would be public - e.g. Carfax. Only an issue if you sell, which it doesn’t seem like you’d do anytime soon
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 04-29-2021, 01:48 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,990
Posted By Lara Me
Started with a 28 as we had two boys and we liked...

Started with a 28 as we had two boys and we liked the couch. But the dining area was cramped. We moved to the 27, and prefer it’s layout. As our kids grow up, we’re looking at replacing the dinette...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-10-2021, 10:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,973
Posted By Lara Me
My water heater crapped out on the ‘17...

My water heater crapped out on the ‘17 International. It was the control board - ordered the UIB 64 and installed in 15 min today. Water heater fires correctly now!
Forum: Our Community 04-10-2021, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,965,015
Posted By Lara Me
Lost hot water in our ‘17 International 27 on our...

Lost hot water in our ‘17 International 27 on our last outing, both electric and propane, and sure enough it was the notorious defective control board.

Thanks to the wisdom on the forum, I...
Forum: On The Road... 04-06-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 2,888
Views: 707,361
Posted By Lara Me
Fidalgo Bay, Anacortes WA.392558

Fidalgo Bay, Anacortes WA.392558
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2021, 01:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,717
Posted By Lara Me
I have the same setup - works great for hauling 4...

I have the same setup - works great for hauling 4 bikes and still have room for generator and other camp stuff while keeping that gear secure under a roll up bed cover.

My 2013 RAM 2500 6.7 gets...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-15-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,717
Posted By Lara Me
New 2021 Ram HD TV final choices

I’ve towed my ‘28 and now my ‘27 with a 2500 for almost eight years. I bypassed the mega cab and went with the crew cab so I could get the 8’ bed, as I carry dirt bikes. I’ve never had a payload...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-23-2020, 11:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,225
Posted By Lara Me
Don’t forget about critters. I use a combination...

Don’t forget about critters. I use a combination of religious cleaning, mouse sticky traps, and electronic hi frequency emitters. I’m lucky to have a shop to store the trailer in.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-19-2020, 09:18 AM
Replies: 214
Views: 75,056
Posted By Lara Me
2016 27' Flying Cloud - We Made Some Changes

Just replaced the mattress in our 27 FB International. Went with a Mattress Insider 8” foam. We chose the standard 60x75 with a 10” radius and it fit perfect. Got the cover and fitted sheets too.
...
Forum: On The Road... 08-11-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,213
Posted By Lara Me
Just a quick update - Hwy 200 out of Sandpoint,...

Just a quick update - Hwy 200 out of Sandpoint, then to Hwy 58 up to Troy\Libby, was a great route! Beautiful scenery and a few towns in between and no grades. Roads were fine.
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 07-26-2020, 01:31 PM
Replies: 875
Views: 242,232
Posted By Lara Me
Best Portable Grill?

My experience was the opposite - this little Weber is awesome. Better than my expensive gas grill at home. Chicken and steaks are especially good. It produces great smoke due to its flavor bar. I...
Forum: On The Road... 07-26-2020, 11:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 11,213
Posted By Lara Me
I am headed to Whitefish from Seattle and I just...

I am headed to Whitefish from Seattle and I just knew I’d find the answer to my question of which route to take by checking the Airforums. Thanks for the replies on this older thread.
Forum: On The Road... 07-26-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By Lara Me
Favorite Trailer gadgets

All right Bob!!
Forum: On The Road... 07-26-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,042
Posted By Lara Me
Favorite Trailer gadgets

I’m on my second AIrstream, and I’ve been assembling a list of my favorite trailer gadgets - things that make my AS more enjoyable. Here’s a few to start:

Cooking
- Weber Go-Anywhere Grill. I use...
Forum: Our Community 04-26-2020, 12:11 AM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,576,248
Posted By Lara Me
1190R is a great bike for exploring Arizona! Or...

1190R is a great bike for exploring Arizona! Or in my case, Idaho. I use a Condor chock mounted to the bed of the truck, which really secures the bike.

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