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Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2021, 05:07 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 10,810
Posted By wildhorses
We towed our AS with a 6.0L Chevy Express 3500...

We towed our AS with a 6.0L Chevy Express 3500 van for years, took it all over the USA. It would get 10 mpg towing or not, but we could fill the van with all the stuff we wanted outside the AS at...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-05-2020, 04:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,563
Posted By wildhorses
It's that kind of ignorance that keeps used van...

It's that kind of ignorance that keeps used van prices low! Keep it up!
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-04-2019, 03:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,359
Posted By wildhorses
When you see the complete frame you realize there...

When you see the complete frame you realize there isn't much structure there. My 31' sagged quite a bit so I added plates between each x-member to box the frame channels.
Forum: On The Road... 11-21-2019, 10:37 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,899
Posted By wildhorses
Took our van cross country again this past...

Took our van cross country again this past summer, still love our Airstream and 6.0L gas van, hauls everything we want dry inside. Did a few weeks this summer and plan to take it all down to FL for...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-14-2019, 10:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,795
Posted By wildhorses
We installed & removed 2 Atwood heaters and the...

We installed & removed 2 Atwood heaters and the quality control was awful. Each one had leaks in different spots. We gave up and eventually just made the whole camper "hot" when we shower by using...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-28-2019, 02:08 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,290
Posted By wildhorses
Found a vendor's A/S who had a huge side door. ...

Found a vendor's A/S who had a huge side door. Might replace our bent door with a sweet wide side door...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-28-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,290
Posted By wildhorses
More pics from our trip

More pics from our trip
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-28-2019, 01:58 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,290
Posted By wildhorses
It's that time of year again! We made some more...

It's that time of year again! We made some more changes inside and outside. We also just went on another 2100 mile 14 day trip thru the midwest. Had a blast but the roads in IL and WI seem to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-01-2019, 04:45 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,563
Posted By wildhorses
You watch way too much TV... #whitevansmatter

You watch way too much TV...

#whitevansmatter
Forum: On The Road... 02-28-2019, 09:37 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,212
Posted By wildhorses
We started out small (8' teardrop) and moved to a...

We started out small (8' teardrop) and moved to a big one (31' Sovereign), I will say the extra space is nice and we can take whatever we want. The bathroom is critical, you don't spend much time in...
Forum: Our Community 01-02-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,814
Posted By wildhorses
We have spent over a week off grid on our solar...

We have spent over a week off grid on our solar and it has served us well. We do have LED lights and a newer TV, ours is an installed 200W w/3 Group 31 lead acid batteries and a charge controller. ...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-14-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,829
Posted By wildhorses
I have a Chevy Express 3500 and I can vouch that...

I have a Chevy Express 3500 and I can vouch that the van can handle it but the doors aren't tall enough (49") - so I have resolved myself to taking my 24' Enclosed trailer when I want to ride and the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-10-2018, 05:27 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,529
Posted By wildhorses
Be careful, nothing blows a tire faster than low...

Be careful, nothing blows a tire faster than low air pressure. I normally set the tire pressure 10% less than max to allow for expansion when rolling*.





*I also race cars for a living so...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-07-2018, 06:24 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,529
Posted By wildhorses
Exactly! I just towed mine for over 3000 miles...

Exactly! I just towed mine for over 3000 miles "on the ball" only and had no issues. Buy the hitch because you need peace of mind, but realize that it's something that complicates a perfectly simple...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-05-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,529
Posted By wildhorses
We just got home from a whirlwind 3 week 3,700...

We just got home from a whirlwind 3 week 3,700 mile tour of the NE USA from Mount Pleasant, NC with our 31ft behind our Chevy 3500 Van towing on the ball. Whenever I encountered any sway I'd lightly...
Forum: Our Community 08-05-2018, 05:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,625
Posted By wildhorses
^^What he said! I would recommend it to anyone...

^^What he said! I would recommend it to anyone who tows, especially if your vacation time is precious and you need to have a reliable TV.


BTW - A friend of mine just bought a 2018 Dodge Diesel...
Forum: Our Community 08-02-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,625
Posted By wildhorses
We have towed with an Enterprise Rent-a-Truck -...

We have towed with an Enterprise Rent-a-Truck - the minimum truck they will rent for towing is a(n) F250/2500/etc. - it was fine, rented it for a week for $700 unlimited mileage and had no issues...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-30-2018, 05:26 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,290
Posted By wildhorses
It's been a year and we are thoroughly enjoying...

It's been a year and we are thoroughly enjoying our work, we have found many issues and try to fix them as we go along. Here's a pic from our latest 2700 mile trip -
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-15-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,345
Posted By wildhorses
That's good info, we installed a brand new one...

That's good info, we installed a brand new one last year and used it once, tried to fire it up yesterday and nothing happens, just hums. How do you go about making a warranty claim?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-15-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,292
Posted By wildhorses
We have been towing our 31' Excella with a Chevy...

We have been towing our 31' Excella with a Chevy Express 3500 and it would easily have room for all the family and their toys. Mine is a 2009 6.0L gas model and so far it has towed ours with no...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 06-07-2018, 04:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,342
Posted By wildhorses
The rear of the frames are prone to rust, I boxed...

The rear of the frames are prone to rust, I boxed the frames to make them stronger and replaced the rusted sections.
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 05-28-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,342
Posted By wildhorses
You are headed down a long, painful but totally...

You are headed down a long, painful but totally satisfying journey! Enjoy yourself!
Forum: On The Road... 05-22-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,241
Posted By wildhorses
In the Carolinas they will weigh the truck &...

In the Carolinas they will weigh the truck & trailer and if your TV tag isn't enough for that weight then you'll get a $2500 ticket. You can buy whatever weight tag you want, but if you get caught...
Forum: On The Road... 05-18-2018, 05:59 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,241
Posted By wildhorses
We live in NC as well, they valued our '73 at...

We live in NC as well, they valued our '73 at $150 so our registration is low. Because I use my Chevy Express 3500 for towing my other trailer I had to get a commercial tag that would cover the...
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,241
Posted By wildhorses
I have a friend who swears by this - ...

I have a friend who swears by this -
https://mainetrailerregistrations.com/

and he lives in Florida!
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-11-2018, 04:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,308
Posted By wildhorses
Thanks, I do have to admit that once it is...

Thanks, I do have to admit that once it is polished it only needs a "repolish" once a year.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-10-2018, 01:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 24,308
Posted By wildhorses
A couple of years ago I decided to strip my...

A couple of years ago I decided to strip my Mooney, and my daughter, who is also a pilot, decided to give me the gift of "help stripping it" for Father's day. She thought it was going to be a...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 05-09-2018, 06:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,283
Posted By wildhorses
I'd be curious to see if this works, a friend...

I'd be curious to see if this works, a friend tried this once and the title came back in NC as "certificate of destruction", apparently all title data is shared between states.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-06-2018, 11:40 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 19,563
Posted By wildhorses
I finally got around to added E-Track to our van...

I finally got around to added E-Track to our van so I can strap down our toys for trips. We have comfortable seating for 4 adults and 6'x8'x5' of space to haul whatever tickles our fancy.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-06-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 17,115
Posted By wildhorses
Been towing for over a year with our van and love...

Been towing for over a year with our van and love it! I installed E-Track last week and was able to load our toys in the back and still have room for more!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-03-2018, 05:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,086
Posted By wildhorses
Before buying our Van our TV was a Freightliner...

Before buying our Van our TV was a Freightliner with airride seats, my wife regretted not having those seats in the van so I bought a pair and installed them. You can make an airride seat whatever...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-01-2018, 09:18 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,086
Posted By wildhorses
I completely agree, towing with a van is the best...

I completely agree, towing with a van is the best solution I have ever had. I have towed with every type of truck over the years but since trying a van I am a van lover forever. I am looking at the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-01-2018, 03:57 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,543
Posted By wildhorses
This was Oshkosh last summer, I don't have...

This was Oshkosh last summer, I don't have pictures of the bikes inside the van, but you can see 3 of the bikes, the van and our A/S. We put the bikes in vertically on their kickstands and used our...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-25-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 13,543
Posted By wildhorses
We put all 5 of our bikes inside our Van TV -...

We put all 5 of our bikes inside our Van TV - lots of room and they stay dry & clean.
Forum: On The Road... 04-23-2018, 11:24 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,899
Posted By wildhorses
Two (2) years ago we were going on a long 10 day...

Two (2) years ago we were going on a long 10 day cross country with our Teardrop camper. The day that we were scheduled to leave I went out to start the Jeep and nothing... the fuel pump failed!
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-25-2018, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,024
Posted By wildhorses
Should I use an Equalizer Hitch?

For this? Seems to handle fine, not sure if an equalizer hitch is necessary...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 01-26-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,283
Posted By wildhorses
In NC a "certificate of destruction" means just...

In NC a "certificate of destruction" means just that, must be destroyed, cannot be titled. I have bought a few over the years and never had any luck getting them titled ever again. We have Salvage...
Forum: On The Road... 01-14-2018, 09:12 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,008
Posted By wildhorses
+1 for Watkins Glen - we have made a trip up...

+1 for Watkins Glen - we have made a trip up there every fall for the past ten years or so. Plan to spend a few days hitting all the wineries on both sides of Seneca lake.
Forum: Trailer Values 12-30-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,029
Posted By wildhorses
That the problem with posting stuff for sale, you...

That the problem with posting stuff for sale, you can ask any price, whether some fool is willing to pay it is another story...
Forum: On The Road... 12-13-2017, 04:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,863
Posted By wildhorses
Thanks for all the ideas, we are still debating...

Thanks for all the ideas, we are still debating whether to take our A/S or just drive a car and stay in hotels, we are definitely fair weather campers.
Forum: Trailer Values 12-10-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,029
Posted By wildhorses
For $22k it should be completely polished and...

For $22k it should be completely polished and everything inside it would be gold plated and in perfect working condition... ;)

If it needs anything then it is only worth 1/2 that amount... and...
Forum: On The Road... 12-10-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,863
Posted By wildhorses
Charlotte > Scottsdale > Las Vegas in February

Howdy all,
We are planning a trip out west for family and to hit a business meeting in February and wanted suggestions of places to stay along the route. We plan to take our time and spend two...
Forum: Trailer Values 12-09-2017, 05:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,029
Posted By wildhorses
Look all over the south for good trailers, they...

Look all over the south for good trailers, they are out there. We found one a few states away and it was a fun trip to go get it. And as others have said, the price of the shell is the tip of the...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-08-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,252
Posted By wildhorses
You will love the freedom but hate the...

You will love the freedom but hate the uncertainty. A good friend once told me that when you start you own business every decision you make with be prefaced by "Do I really need to spend the $$?". ...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-04-2017, 07:42 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,252
Posted By wildhorses
I recently had a couple of friends in their mid...

I recently had a couple of friends in their mid to late 40's recently suffer from life altering events, one had a stroke and the other had a heart attack. It goes to show that your life can...
Forum: On The Road... 10-17-2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,505
Posted By wildhorses
Has anyone tried them? We are headed to FL this...

Has anyone tried them? We are headed to FL this week and thought about using them.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 10-17-2017, 05:17 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,252
Posted By wildhorses
I have always followed this philosophy: "If...

I have always followed this philosophy:

"If I love my job I'd do it for free, but if I hate what I am doing then the pay had better be unbelievable".
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-16-2017, 05:02 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 16,187
Posted By wildhorses
I completely agree, we take our AS to enjoy the...

I completely agree, we take our AS to enjoy the trip and see all there is to see along the way.

When we are in a hurry to get somewhere we take our other "shiny vehicle", why go 80 mph when you...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-13-2017, 05:06 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 16,187
Posted By wildhorses
Let him go, I look forward to seeing his AS with...

Let him go, I look forward to seeing his AS with parts of the WD hitch attached on the Salvage Auction sites soon!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-12-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 16,187
Posted By wildhorses
I hope you have the tires that will handle that...

I hope you have the tires that will handle that at 80 mph, most are designed not to exceed 65 - otherwise you're just fooling yourself. But if you are in such a hurry to get somewhere where is the...
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