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Forum: Base Camp 01-10-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,159
Posted By RyeL
Cool video demonstrating proper tongue weight and...

Cool video demonstrating proper tongue weight and weight distribution. https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QKUNTlB3b6U
Forum: Photography 07-16-2023, 11:13 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,477
Posted By RyeL
Many Glacier National Park

Great trip to Many Glacier National Park

I figured it out how to insert photos. Went into the expert window and then attached files.

I hope the panorama photo can be viewed full size. It was...
Forum: Photography 07-16-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,477
Posted By RyeL
Post a photo

I have a couple of great photos at Many Glacier National Park, but when I click on the "insert an image" button, I'm prompted to enter the URL for my photo. It's on my hard drive, no URL. Not clear...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 02-09-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,564
Posted By RyeL
I figured we'd be fine. With this forum it's...

I figured we'd be fine. With this forum it's nice to get confirmation. Thanks to both of you for your comments.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 02-09-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,564
Posted By RyeL
Modest winter camping in a Bambi

Next week, February 17-22, I'll be towing my 2005 Bambi from California to Portland Oregon. Obviously it won't be like Wisconsin temps. Highs in the upper 40s during the day, and just below...
Forum: Our Community 05-12-2020, 10:58 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 30,937
Posted By RyeL
Airstream Quality & Rreliability

I echo a comment from someone earlier regarding buying an AS trailer that is a couple of years old and lightly used, that's what I did. I've got a 19' Bambi I bought about 5-6 years ago. It was...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-28-2018, 10:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,311
Posted By RyeL
Cpap

We have a 19' and I put my CPAP in either of the cupboards over the bed. For my CPAP I bought the 12V DC power supply from the CPAP company. I leave that power cord set up all the time, so even...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-15-2017, 10:51 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 34,137
Posted By RyeL
Some fun trips with the Bambi

Banff/Lake Louise Canada
Outside Bishop California
Coast or Portland Oregon with Dixie Dog
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 02-04-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 18,349
Posted By RyeL
Blow out in 19'

Not that you can always tell, but I've been pretty lucky a few times sensing something was wrong. The two blowouts I've had, one towing our 19' Bambi, and we had a 16' Scamp before that, I...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 12-10-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,309
Posted By RyeL
Camping in the winter

I'd say Mendocino, Fort Bragg, Russian River. Another area that would be nice but not in the snow, is all along the 49er trail in the foothills of the Sierras.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 11-07-2016, 09:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,668
Posted By RyeL
Photos

Trying to attach photos.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 11-07-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 46,668
Posted By RyeL
2011 Tacoma 4x4

I tow my 19' Bambi with a 2011 4x4 Tacoma with a six speed manual transmission. With a manual transmission I don't need any extra oil cooler, and I can pick the right gear for a hill. It does a...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-06-2016, 09:37 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,925
Posted By RyeL
As someone else commented, about 6 months ago I...

As someone else commented, about 6 months ago I thought I was having a propane problem and it was one of my batteries was going bad and had boiled the water. One battery read perfect the other one...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-04-2016, 10:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,622
Posted By RyeL
I guess I'm missing something. I went to the...

I guess I'm missing something. I went to the Airstream website, then to the online store, then to travel trailer accessories, clicked through 12 pages and I don't see any sort of rear bumper storage...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-03-2016, 11:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,622
Posted By RyeL
What is a rear bumper kit? Is that a storage...

What is a rear bumper kit? Is that a storage space for the flexible sewer hose?
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 04-05-2016, 10:09 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 45,476
Posted By RyeL
HWY 168 & 266 - an amazing desolate road between...

HWY 168 & 266 - an amazing desolate road between HWY 395 on the east side of the Sierra Mountains over to HWY 95 on the way to Las Vegas, Hoover Dam and then the Grand Canyon. I loved it and NOBODY...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 01-29-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,614
Posted By RyeL
Door Closing Problems

I have a 75th Anniversary 19' Bambi I bought used 2 years ago, and the door is a pain. We have to slam it to close, and then it's very tight to pull the handle to unlatch it. Then we had a very...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-13-2015, 10:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,086
Posted By RyeL
I looked at the 16 and felt it was just too...

I looked at the 16 and felt it was just too small, but the Bambi 19 is perfect for me and my wife and our chocolate lab. As some others commented, the bathroom is a good size and I like the full...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-13-2015, 10:08 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 45,476
Posted By RyeL
Canada trip

We went to Canada last summer to Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. Such beautiful country and the state campgrounds were spotless with full hookups. I saved the shipping charges on the boat loading...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-11-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 45,476
Posted By RyeL
Not sure what Pm means, maybe "post more"? I...

Not sure what Pm means, maybe "post more"?

I was camping 2 weeks ago at a favorite mountain lake in the Sierra Mts, California, and got 5 comments about my "perfect" set up. My airstream, fishing...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-11-2015, 10:28 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 10,447
Posted By RyeL
My 2007 75th Anniversary 19' Bambi has the switch...

My 2007 75th Anniversary 19' Bambi has the switch to turn on the refrigerator fan. Question is, how do I know when to turn it on? At what outside temperature does an automatic fan go on? I'm in...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 07-25-2015, 11:07 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 45,476
Posted By RyeL
Camping in Oregon

Camping along the Klamath River, Oregon, and other stops along the coast. Have my new motorized boat loading system so I can take my fishing boat and my Bambi. Got a lot of comments from people...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 07-24-2015, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 8,622
Posted By RyeL
What is a bumper kit? Did you receive it and...

What is a bumper kit? Did you receive it and install it?
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 07-24-2015, 09:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,930
Posted By RyeL
It's obvious, but I'll say it anyway, have a big...

It's obvious, but I'll say it anyway, have a big bowl of water for your dog in your trailer and outside. We have aa very fun chocolate Lab, 65 lbs, and she goes everywhere with us. I have a fleece...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-30-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 22,432
Posted By RyeL
My wife has a 2010 4-runner and I have a 2011...

My wife has a 2010 4-runner and I have a 2011 Tacoma, both 6-cylinder models, and both tow our 19' Bambi very well. 4-runner has automatic transmission and my truck has 6 speed manual, and again both...
Forum: Tires 05-11-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,111
Posted By RyeL
I've had flat tires on my Bambi and before that...

I've had flat tires on my Bambi and before that on a 16' fiberglass trailer. Both times what I noticed first was a vibration. As someone else said, all of a sudden you just sense that something is...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 01-28-2015, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,721
Posted By RyeL
Bambi & CPAP machine

I should add we have a 19' Bambi 75th Anniversary Edition. The bottom of the overhead cabinet isn't level so I put a book or something in there to level out the CPAP machine. Then I close the drop...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 01-27-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,721
Posted By RyeL
In our 19 footer, we have a storage cabinet with...

In our 19 footer, we have a storage cabinet with reading lights under it, over the bed. I put my CPAP up there and it works perfectly. It's off the floor, no danger of it falling off the shelf, and...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 11-04-2014, 09:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,055
Posted By RyeL
Bottom line, HOA rules trump city and county...

Bottom line, HOA rules trump city and county rules, so they got ya. As someone else said, get a copy of the rules to make sure specifically what you can and cannot do. Good luck.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-21-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,901
Posted By RyeL
Towing mirrors

I'm towing a 19' Bambi with a Toyota Tacoma and bought a French brand of side mirror extensions. When driving down a totally straight road I can see enough to know if someone is behind me. If I want...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-14-2014, 10:37 PM
Replies: 189
Views: 45,476
Posted By RyeL
Bambi photos

The photos I posted, and am posted more, was in in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada this past July. Amazing trip. We stayed in Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper. Fantastic trip and we plan to go...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-14-2014, 10:08 AM
Replies: 189
Views: 45,476
Posted By RyeL
Along the road to Moraine Lake in Banff National Park

Some the most stunningly beautiful country my wife and I have ever seen.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-12-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,615
Posted By RyeL
Leveling system

To level my Bambi, I bought a nifty leveling wedge. I've used it several times and it's as easy as this video makes it look. Andersen Camper Leveler - level your trailer on the first try! - YouTube...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-04-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 98,799
Posted By RyeL
Yes I had run the stove top to make sure gas was...

Yes I had run the stove top to make sure gas was in the lines. Maybe I wasn't patient enough so I'll try again and wait a lot longer. Many of my attempts I thought the stove top ignighter would also...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 09-03-2014, 09:34 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 98,799
Posted By RyeL
75th Anniversary Bambi

I just purchased my 2007 Bambi a few months ago, and I've heard a little about the Winick model, and as far as I know mine is not one of those. It does have the 75th Anniversary badge on the side of...
Forum: Photography 06-12-2014, 11:00 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,149
Posted By RyeL
My first Airstream

I just bought a 75th anniversary edition 19' Bambi, outside Eugene Oregon. Then enjoyed a drive down the Oregon/California coast with my chocolate lab, Dixie, bringing the trailer home to show my...
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