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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-05-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 669
Posted By Knuff
RAM 2500 NEW 2022 Crew Cab - Utah

This is our brand new Ram Truck purchased in May 2022 and it is brand new. 4,000 miles, mostly highway and 1,000 miles towing our Airstream.

We are selling our Airstream and we no longer need...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-05-2022, 05:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 269
Posted By Knuff
2015 Airstream International Signature Series 25 - Utah

We are selling our International Signature 25FB Christopher Dean edition. Please have a look at the list of upgrades and add ons. We are the original owners; we purchased the Airstream in 2015 from...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-19-2022, 05:16 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
Hi Nezam, well, it has been a long adventure for...

Hi Nezam, well, it has been a long adventure for us. I did the modifications using a local shop and we towed with our Pepe until earlier this year. About 80K towed over the last 7 years with the 25FB...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 08-28-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,462
Posted By Knuff
No gas arriving at my Atwood range burners

We have been using our stove quite a bit over the years (2014 International 25FB) and never had an issue (except for the igniter not really working).

We just arrived at our campsite and no gas is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-02-2019, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
Update after 5 years+ now :-)

I started this thread in 2015 when we upgraded our Porsche Cayenne / 20ft Flying Cloud setup by replacing the 20ft Airstream with our 25FB International.

I did not check the forum for quite some...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-17-2018, 11:17 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
I usually drive on manual most of the time. On...

I usually drive on manual most of the time. On long flat roads, I sometimes switch to cruise but only until I sense that I am making better choices than the cruise software. I don't like it when...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-12-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
Yes, we have towed about 2k miles since the...

Yes, we have towed about 2k miles since the “upgrade”. The feel in general is somewhat negligible but fuel consumption is up by about 2 miles less per gallon. The only noticeable issue is the lack of...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 03-11-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,541
Posted By Knuff
Thought that the plexiglass things are called...

Thought that the plexiglass things are called solar guards. But we are all on the same page, I think.
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 03-07-2018, 11:20 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,541
Posted By Knuff
Our rock guards look like the surface of the...

Our rock guards look like the surface of the moon. 50k miles will do the job. There will be impact wounds in your solar guards as well and this is just the way things happen. We lost our front solar...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2018, 10:56 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
On our last trip, I found that fuel consumption...

On our last trip, I found that fuel consumption increased noticeably. About 2miles less per gallon when towing. Still, this is pretty good but somewhat disappointing knowing that the fuel economy...
Forum: On The Road... 01-08-2018, 11:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,051
Posted By Knuff
Thanks for all the good wishes! BayArea...

Thanks for all the good wishes! BayArea Airstream is backlogged with body work jobs. We are #10 in line and Zeppel will be back in service in about 8 weeks :-(.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-08-2018, 10:53 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Hi Brad, I wired the Efoy directly to the...

Hi Brad,

I wired the Efoy directly to the battery and it is currently set to "automatic" where it kicks in when the voltage drops below 13.1V for longer than 3 minutes. At 13.6V it stops charging...
Forum: On The Road... 01-07-2018, 11:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,051
Posted By Knuff
Bird strike

On our way back home to the SF Bay area from Dead Valley, we hit a bird the size of a chicken, probably a ring-billed gull (https://www.inaturalist.org/check_lists/8328-Birds-of-Death-Valley).
...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-07-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Forgot the "end of day" image for 12/26. 8Ah...

Forgot the "end of day" image for 12/26.
8Ah short for this day.
Solar was "ok" in the morning hours until about 1:30, but thereafter pretty non-existent.

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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-07-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
13 days without hookup (6 in Anza Borrego SP and...

13 days without hookup (6 in Anza Borrego SP and 7 in Death Valley) and I can report a couple of things.

First of all, we had very little sun. Our site in Anza Borrego was fully in shade because...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-22-2017, 08:06 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Installed! 301252 301253 301254 ...

Installed!
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301254

We are hitting the road in 1h, system has been running over night and has produced about 36Amp hours, as expected. The charge current fluctuated between 2.8...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-15-2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,041
Posted By Knuff
At 0.6 solar charge Amps, you are not...

At 0.6 solar charge Amps, you are not replenishing your batteries.
Right now in full sun with our 400W panels, we get 7-8Amp hours max perhaps during 2-3 peak hours (between 11AM and 2PM). The...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-09-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
We use evaporative coolers for our Airstream....

We use evaporative coolers for our Airstream. Started with a MightyCool, which worked well during our Westfalia years. Now we added a Culer cooler and a 12V large fan. The evaporative coolers run on...
Forum: Floor Finishes 12-09-2017, 03:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,858
Posted By Knuff
Just to conclude this - Picked up #10 x ¾ wood...

Just to conclude this - Picked up #10 x ¾ wood screws. ⅝ plywood is ½ thick, the ¾ screws are just a little over ½ but the plastic base adds just a little more. This should work.
Forum: Floor Finishes 12-09-2017, 12:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,858
Posted By Knuff
Perfect! Thanks for the info and link.

Perfect!
Thanks for the info and link.
Forum: Floor Finishes 12-09-2017, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,858
Posted By Knuff
2015 International - floor question

Hi all, I need to install a flat base holder for my new fuel cell (a different threat and different topic) under the bed.

For this, the base plate simply needs to be screwed into the floor.
...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-05-2017, 09:55 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Early Christmas :lol::wally::D ...

Early Christmas :lol::wally::D

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Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-04-2017, 11:37 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 9,399
Posted By Knuff
The USA is the only country in the world that has...

The USA is the only country in the world that has been willing and able to protect their lands in a way that no other country on earth has. This is the honorable thing to do - greedy corporations...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-03-2017, 03:31 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Thanks Bruce - absolutely, it is an expensive way...

Thanks Bruce - absolutely, it is an expensive way to generate power, but this is not really the point. Without a truck and the additional room but with the solar system in place and the main source...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-03-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Well, this is where I store the Ethanol as well...

Well, this is where I store the Ethanol as well :lol::brows:

Ok, joke aside. It comes in a 2.6G cartridge that is not bulletproof, but fairly well tested and approved for RV use; airtight and...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-03-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
The (local) SF Bay Area place does no longer...

The (local) SF Bay Area place does no longer carry the Efoy items from what I learned, so I purchased the fuel cell from iMarineUSA.

It was drop shipped from North Carolina and is currently...
Forum: Photography 12-03-2017, 12:10 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 21,115
Posted By Knuff
Another one... the black mailbox, Area 51, NV...

Another one... the black mailbox, Area 51, NV (when it was still standing):

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Forum: Photography 12-03-2017, 12:08 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 21,115
Posted By Knuff
Kodachrome Basin in Nov 2017 ...

Kodachrome Basin in Nov 2017

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Forum: On The Road... 11-29-2017, 11:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,632
Posted By Knuff
https://coffee-brewing-methods.com/wp-content/uplo...

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Forum: On The Road... 11-29-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 11,632
Posted By Knuff
We use boiled water and the Starbuck's instant...

We use boiled water and the Starbuck's instant coffee packs (Veranda Blend :wally:). We also have a Nespresso coffee maker with the milk frother and both work (of course not at the same time) with...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-27-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
The Efoy 80i is on its way. Just got the...

The Efoy 80i is on its way. Just got the tracking numbers for the device and the fuel. Estimated to arrive in a week.

I like the idea to use propane, but 15K is a tough sell. The Efoy is 3K -...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-26-2017, 09:57 AM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
No problem Andy :) Yes, I think that manually...

No problem Andy :)
Yes, I think that manually downshifting will be the way to go. Kinda stupid from the EPA to demand removal of this feature though, but well...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-25-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
Hi Ghaag, you will probably learn a lot from...

Hi Ghaag, you will probably learn a lot from reading this endless thread and will get to know all kinds of opinions about tongue weight, sway, limits, and general weight distribution when setting up...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-25-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
It has been a couple of years since starting this...

It has been a couple of years since starting this thread. I remember our first trips - white knuckle driving, not sure whether we did the right thing (and this was towing with a rental truck...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-25-2017, 10:59 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Good thought but I would not know how. The AM...

Good thought but I would not know how. The AM Li-battery system was installed by Avalon RV and Adam at Avalon did a fantastic job, but he used parts that he had experience with.

For the Efoy,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-25-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Hi Bob, Yes - cold nights at Kodachrome and every...

Hi Bob, Yes - cold nights at Kodachrome and every other day was cloudy. This was also the reason we opted for the hook ups - we run two small space heaters (Vornado type) when hooked up to save...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-25-2017, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,063
Posted By Knuff
As I said, never had an issue, but we have...

As I said, never had an issue, but we have probably one of the most carefully balanced Airstream \ TV rig out there. Awareness, checking the real weights, and situation awareness when towing (>50k...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-25-2017, 12:11 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
It better be quiet because it will be installed...

It better be quiet because it will be installed under the bed. But even then, we have the option to switch it to stand by or off if we hear it... Probably "we" is not right - it will be my better...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-24-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
Also, my 760Ah per cartridge was off - it is more...

Also, my 760Ah per cartridge was off - it is more like 920Ah, which probably means that one cartridge will last > 1 year at about $1.52 per 20Ah charge of the batteries as auxiliary system.
...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-24-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,063
Posted By Knuff
Your tongue weight will decrease slightly with...

Your tongue weight will decrease slightly with this, which should not be a problem. In fact, we moved the batteries under the bed, we also ditched the spare tire in an effort to reduce the tongue...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-24-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,063
Posted By Knuff
I don't want to hijack this thread, so I will...

I don't want to hijack this thread, so I will start a new one with my experience with the fuel cell as auxiliary battery charging system when the sun is not around... Just check...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-24-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 16,309
Posted By Knuff
The fuel cell experiment

I have been contemplating this for years and I finally decided to splurge and I will add a fuel cell to our setup.

Our 25FB has 400W solar on the roof (4 flexible Zamp panels), a Blue Sky 3000i...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 11-23-2017, 06:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,063
Posted By Knuff
We have 400W solar on the roof and 200Ah of Li...

We have 400W solar on the roof and 200Ah of Li under the bed of our 25FB International. Our use ranges from 25-45 Ah per day boon docking (we like our Nespresso :brows:) and on clear summer days,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-07-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 185,611
Posted By Knuff
Pepe towing our 25FB

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Forum: On The Road... 08-15-2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 143
Views: 18,600
Posted By Knuff
What a great community! It is amazing reading...

What a great community!
It is amazing reading about all these different views on one thing.
It is very clear that this is a very diverse group. Diversity is a blessing [emoji322]
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-14-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,049
Posted By Knuff
Shelving solutions - any ideas?

I am trying to gain more storage / shelf space in our 25FB International (2015 model).

Firstly, I'd like to add another shelf to the kitchen pull out beside the stove/oven. These white wire...
Forum: Trailer Values 04-27-2016, 11:38 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,227
Posted By Knuff
Wholeheartedly agree!

Wholeheartedly agree!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-26-2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 11,461
Posted By Knuff
How logistically do you store these flashlights? ...

How logistically do you store these flashlights? I can imagine that just hanging them beside the door in a holster bears some danger for freak accidents. But in case of an emergency, you would not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-25-2016, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1,713
Views: 555,594
Posted By Knuff
Agreed. For the Cayenne, I am expecting...

Agreed. For the Cayenne, I am expecting something more than just a key chain or more years warranty. 5K would be great, would love it Oil changes for free would be great (they are pricey)... If...
Forum: Our Community 04-25-2016, 11:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,952
Posted By Knuff
Kirk Creek has 2-3 walk in sites and the scenery...

Kirk Creek has 2-3 walk in sites and the scenery is spectacular. No hookups, but simply one of the best scenery along Highway 1. Mid week might be your best chance though. You can also try some...
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