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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-04-2020, 09:29 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 393
Posted By jbroedlow
2016 Airstream Flying Cloud - Arizona

2016 27FB Flying Cloud Queen. Excellent to very good condition. In addition to standard features of this model the unit also has the following.

Gas oven, stove , microwave

1 A/C Ducted...
Forum: On The Road... 12-28-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,286
Posted By jbroedlow
How many days on ferry? What did you do about...

How many days on ferry? What did you do about refrigerated items? We’re thinking of 5 days up on ferry but don’t know what to with refrigerator. Thanks.
Forum: On The Road... 06-14-2018, 06:07 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,085
Posted By jbroedlow
One person posted that you CAN'T add destinations...

One person posted that you CAN'T add destinations in mapquest once you've passed that destination on your trip. That is not true. What you do is put in your next destination and drag it to the...
Forum: On The Road... 05-24-2018, 12:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,769
Posted By jbroedlow
Would you drive with the suction cups or put on...

Would you drive with the suction cups or put on when parked? Did you do one for front and back? Thanks.
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-25-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 120,639
Posted By jbroedlow
Site 143 is open. We cancelled for the Canopener...

Site 143 is open. We cancelled for the Canopener 2018.
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-25-2017, 01:10 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 120,639
Posted By jbroedlow
we are cancelling our trip to Florida for the...

we are cancelling our trip to Florida for the Canopener 2018. Our site number is 143. Look for it to open on the Reserve America website.
Forum: On The Road... 08-27-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,011
Posted By jbroedlow
Yes, I understand that you do need to be a member...

Yes, I understand that you do need to be a member of an Elks Club to use their facilities across the U.S.
Forum: Our Community 07-09-2016, 05:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,968
Posted By jbroedlow
Foley RV has bailed us out of two situations when...

Foley RV has bailed us out of two situations when we were driving cross country from Florida to Texas. They were very efficient and accommodating in both situations. Ron Lester, sales manager, has...
Forum: On The Road... 04-17-2016, 07:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,584
Posted By jbroedlow
How close do you want to be? We LOVE Illini State...

How close do you want to be? We LOVE Illini State Park in Marseilles, IL. It's probably a 1 1/2 hour drive to Chicago. The sites in the Great Falls part of the park are right on the Illinois River....
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-08-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,695
Posted By jbroedlow
We had a 2014 27FB hit hard by hail last summer....

We had a 2014 27FB hit hard by hail last summer. $43,000 worth of damage. The roof and most every panel had some sort of dimple with two end panels each having one larger spot, maybe the size of a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-11-2015, 08:56 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,089
Posted By jbroedlow
We just bought a 2016 27FB Flying Cloud with one...

We just bought a 2016 27FB Flying Cloud with one A/C. We traded our 2014 27FB that sustained $43,000 dollars in hail damage. The 2014 had 2 A/C's. We carried both a 30 amp and 50 amp cord with the...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 07-14-2015, 06:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,656
Posted By jbroedlow
I'm using this older post to ask my question...

I'm using this older post to ask my question because the search function isn't that user friendly. I was in the dreaded hail storm last nite and received a number of dings and two larger dents on the...
Forum: Full-Timing 07-08-2015, 07:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,337
Posted By jbroedlow
We have an IPass and a SunPass for Florida and I...

We have an IPass and a SunPass for Florida and I think one other state. We were told (don't quote me) that in the near future all of the states need to coordinate or reciprocate their individual...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-05-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,920
Posted By jbroedlow
1. We were advised not to buy factory solar. Not...

1. We were advised not to buy factory solar. Not enough bang for the buck.
2. We held off on a satellite. We've been on the road 9 months and have had some sort of TV reception 98% of the time...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 06-23-2015, 06:15 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 51,502
Posted By jbroedlow
We've been to three WBCCI rallies, 1 WBCCI...

We've been to three WBCCI rallies, 1 WBCCI caravan, and 4 non WBCCI rallies. They were all great in their own way. Most all of these events were in different states (IL, TX, FL, AR). You pick and...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-23-2015, 05:42 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 35,138
Posted By jbroedlow
We were in one in April. The slide pushed out the...

We were in one in April. The slide pushed out the dining area. We thought it was very attractive. Of course, one more moving part to be worried about. The owners loved it. I've heard they were not...
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 06-09-2015, 06:30 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 46,419
Posted By jbroedlow
We arrived yesterday at noon and are comfortable...

We arrived yesterday at noon and are comfortable in our waterfront site. The mist is on the river this morning and it's cooler outside. The only issue now is that we're surrounded by big Class A's...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 06-04-2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,923
Posted By jbroedlow
A big thank you to the hosts and members of the...

A big thank you to the hosts and members of the Alamo Airstream Unit for allowing us to "crash" your rally last weekend in Fredericksburg, TX after being flooded out of San Marcos. You welcomed us...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-31-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,762
Posted By jbroedlow
I saw one yesterday in Fredericksburg, TX and at...

I saw one yesterday in Fredericksburg, TX and at 600.00 I think I'll stick with by SOC (some other cooler.)
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 05-26-2015, 08:03 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,923
Posted By jbroedlow
We are reserved Fredericksburg for Thursday!

We are reserved Fredericksburg for Thursday!
Forum: Boondocking 05-20-2015, 01:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 10,178
Posted By jbroedlow
We're presently camped at Oliver Lee State Park...

We're presently camped at Oliver Lee State Park in Alamogordo, NM. I might add that this is a terrific campground. I noticed some BLM land as we drove into the campgrounds but the roads in looked...
Forum: On The Road... 05-18-2015, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,361
Posted By jbroedlow
Austin, TX. for a BBQ Marathon starting with a...

Austin, TX. for a BBQ Marathon starting with a tailgate party at Franklin's at 8 a.m. waiting for the doors to open at 11 a.m. McKinney State Park would a great place to meet and go from there. A day...
Forum: On The Road... 05-18-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 12,011
Posted By jbroedlow
We just hiked Tent Rocks near Santa Fe, NM and...

We just hiked Tent Rocks near Santa Fe, NM and met up with some park rangers that were looking for people climbing where they shouldn't be. We then talked about people defacing some of the rocks and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-18-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 119
Views: 22,830
Posted By jbroedlow
A couple of weeks ago at a state park in NM, we...

A couple of weeks ago at a state park in NM, we were told by a fellow camper that someone stole his battery the nite before at a Cracker Barrel. Last year while in Puerto Vallarta, someone came into...
Forum: On The Road... 05-18-2015, 05:40 AM
Replies: 963
Views: 155,198
Posted By jbroedlow
We woke up in San Antonio, NM to visit the Basque...

We woke up in San Antonio, NM to visit the Basque del Apache Bird Refuge. We've been on the road since 9/15/14 so I guess you can say we're full timing it. We're going to head back to Illinois now,...
Forum: On The Road... 05-06-2015, 08:31 AM
Replies: 2,888
Views: 707,361
Posted By jbroedlow
Brantley Lake SP, NM

Brantley Lake SP great park for 2 day stay to visit Carlsbad Caverns and The Living Desert and Zoo. Carlsbad, NM.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-05-2015, 09:31 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 26,186
Posted By jbroedlow
I don't have that information but do know that...

I don't have that information but do know that the dealer who took out the two recliners and replaced with an L-shaped couch was from Southern California.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-05-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,372
Posted By jbroedlow
We upgraded to a F250, ordered 16" Michelins to...

We upgraded to a F250, ordered 16" Michelins to be put on in August, and we're talking to Lew for full solar in December, so feel we're in line to weigh in on campground signs. Here's ours. It was...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-04-2015, 05:10 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 26,186
Posted By jbroedlow
I haven't read thru this whole post, but...

I haven't read thru this whole post, but yesterday we met a couple who got a sweet deal last year on a new 2013 30' International that had the two recliners in it. The reason the deal was so sweet...
Forum: On The Road... 05-04-2015, 04:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,689
Posted By jbroedlow
We're here now at Brantley Lake State Park to...

We're here now at Brantley Lake State Park to visit Carlsbad Caverns which are about 45 minutes away. Drove up from El Paso, TX yesterday and stopped at Guadalupe Mountains National Park on the way....
Forum: Member Introductions 04-30-2015, 05:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,991
Posted By jbroedlow
Harvest Hosts for a small annual fee give you a...

Harvest Hosts for a small annual fee give you a list of farms, wineries, museums, etc. that allow you stay over nite for free. It is kind of expected that if it is a business or establishment that...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-30-2015, 04:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 913
Posted By jbroedlow
Since we always had ATT&T service at home, we...

Since we always had ATT&T service at home, we bought a hotspot with ATT&T for our internet needs on the road. Well, that was good most of the time but we found ourselves in FL and LA where sometimes...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-30-2015, 04:13 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,372
Posted By jbroedlow
Also check out campsigns at Carved Wood Camping...

Also check out campsigns at Carved Wood Camping Signs Wooden Signs and Plaques (https://www.campsigns.com). When we had an Aliner they did one for us with an Aliner on it. Then when we bought the AS,...
Forum: On The Road... 04-20-2015, 05:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,285
Posted By jbroedlow
I should have added in my post above that...

I should have added in my post above that Louisiana and the Bayou Country around New Iberia, Eunice, Abbeyville, and Lafayette were some of the most interesting areas we have visited since we left...
Forum: On The Road... 04-20-2015, 05:14 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,285
Posted By jbroedlow
We spent almost a month in Louisiana this year...

We spent almost a month in Louisiana this year and don't remember the roads or parks being as bad as the original poster stated. Some of the parks we stayed in were Chicot, Ticfaw, and we visited...
Forum: On The Road... 04-15-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,194
Posted By jbroedlow
We live about 80 miles southwest of Chicago and...

We live about 80 miles southwest of Chicago and use I-80 frequently when traveling east to camp in Indiana or Ohio. I'm somewhat surprised at the length some people will go to avoid this stretch of...
Forum: On The Road... 04-05-2015, 05:56 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,194
Posted By jbroedlow
MainStreamer, I think that is the route most of...

MainStreamer, I think that is the route most of us are talking about. We drive it all the time from West to East and always avoid rush hours but the truck traffic ALWAYS seems bad but doable. Once...
Forum: On The Road... 04-05-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 14,194
Posted By jbroedlow
We live about 80 miles southwest of Chicago and...

We live about 80 miles southwest of Chicago and often travel east. Our plan is to drive late at nite to avoid the rush hours but no matter what time there is always a lot of truck traffic but it...
Forum: Community Polls 03-22-2015, 05:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,261
Posted By jbroedlow
I agree with the 100-150/day response. This does...

I agree with the 100-150/day response. This does not include fixed expenses at home and no payments on AS or TV. This is consistent for us from month to month and we've been on the road since...
Forum: On The Road... 03-13-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,441
Posted By jbroedlow
To the op that asked initial question, don't...

To the op that asked initial question, don't forget to look at Campsitephotos.com to see if a photo of your site is listed. Most state parks are included and the photo is bigger than the thumb nail...
Forum: On The Road... 03-13-2015, 04:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,441
Posted By jbroedlow
To those who've been to both, which do you...

To those who've been to both, which do you prefer, Grayton or Topsail Hill Preserve State Park in same area and why?
Forum: On The Road... 03-11-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,441
Posted By jbroedlow
While you're at Grayton State Park also stop in...

While you're at Grayton State Park also stop in at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park right down the road. We've stayed there twice this year and it's one of our favorites. Next door to Topsail is the...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 03-11-2015, 05:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,219
Posted By jbroedlow
Depending on the area of the country we are in,...

Depending on the area of the country we are in, dictates how we eat that day. Right now we're in Cajun Country and for sure we're going to try and eat the local specialties. I use yelp a lot and also...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-09-2015, 03:26 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,923
Posted By jbroedlow
Tim and I are crossing through Texas at that time...

Tim and I are crossing through Texas at that time and would love to join you. We've made the reservation. See you then.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-09-2015, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,112
Posted By jbroedlow
Kinda like staying at Walmart...you park, go in,...

Kinda like staying at Walmart...you park, go in, buy bananas, toilet paper and toothpaste. At the winery, you park and go in and buy wine. Hmmmm, think I know which one I want to park at.
Forum: On The Road... 03-09-2015, 07:00 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,150
Posted By jbroedlow
Second Lily&Me above. Although we haven't stayed...

Second Lily&Me above. Although we haven't stayed there, we have friends who stay at the French Quarter RV and can't say enough good about it. Nice property, well protected, good location. It is...
Forum: On The Road... 03-03-2015, 01:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,325
Posted By jbroedlow
I agree with Karen above about the closeness of...

I agree with Karen above about the closeness of the sites. We were at Ludington State Park last summer and I think I could see and smell the smoke from 3 firepits out our back window. Someone...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-02-2015, 06:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,437
Posted By jbroedlow
We've been on the road full time since 9/15/14....

We've been on the road full time since 9/15/14. In regards to the above post about the rear door going past the gravel or pavement of the site, we've never had that happen once. Yes, you have to be...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-02-2015, 05:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,437
Posted By jbroedlow
Another plus for our 27FB is that the main...

Another plus for our 27FB is that the main storage outside is behind the propane tanks and relatively easy to get things out of. If we had a RB WITH a factory bike rack, which we do, the main storage...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-01-2015, 05:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 10,437
Posted By jbroedlow
It's a little different in a MH than an...

It's a little different in a MH than an Airstream. In a MH you sit high and have good views out the front and back. In an Airstream there's always that tow vehicle staring back at me if I look out my...
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