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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-15-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 359
Views: 84,314
Posted By Arcticfox
Tagging into this thread as I will be looking...

Tagging into this thread as I will be looking really close for this as my next TV.
Does anyone know if the ev system (with the power boost engine) will still cut in while towing? I heard someplace...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-08-2020, 04:00 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,381
Posted By Arcticfox
that's actually funny.....lol - good one!

that's actually funny.....lol - good one!
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-08-2020, 03:59 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,381
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks or this - Standing by to hear your...

Thanks or this - Standing by to hear your impressions.
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-06-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,381
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks for this. I wouldn't have thought about...

Thanks for this. I wouldn't have thought about calling in the actual measurements. Also glad to hear I can get them pre-wrapped in Dacron. This will make doing this on the road even easier.
We will...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-05-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,381
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks Larry - Now I will need to figure out how...

Thanks Larry - Now I will need to figure out how much foam I need. Our trailer is already in the south (in storage). So figuring out my foam requirement might have to wait a couple weeks.
Cheers...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-05-2020, 08:37 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 29,381
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks EVERYONE for your input on this thread,...

Thanks EVERYONE for your input on this thread, its been a wealth of info....

Our 28' FC still has the original foam and I'm VERY INTERESTED in making a change as well. I will be (very interested)...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 11-05-2019, 10:20 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,526
Posted By Arcticfox
Yes I drain it only because we're travelling in...

Yes I drain it only because we're travelling in the middle of winter for about 3-4 days before we're out of the cold. I guess one could leave it working on Propane. but its just easier to drain.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-04-2019, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,955
Posted By Arcticfox
I'm sorry I can't comment directly on the Ford...

I'm sorry I can't comment directly on the Ford Ranger as I've never owned one or tried to tow with it.
My first comment might be to review your hitch arrangement. Getting the very best hitch and...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 11-04-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,526
Posted By Arcticfox
We store our trailer in a heated space in our...

We store our trailer in a heated space in our back yard. Coming from central Canada I can relate to your cold comment. I normally just blow my lines, put a little antifreeze down the traps and make...
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2019, 08:40 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,479
Posted By Arcticfox
Good luck on your adventure. We tried an Eastern...

Good luck on your adventure. We tried an Eastern Seaboard trip a couple falls ago. Weather pushed us inland before we could see much. Will have to try again one of these falls. Next time we might try...
Forum: On The Road... 08-29-2019, 07:27 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 36,586
Posted By Arcticfox
Hi Ken - I also installed the ProPride Brackets...

Hi Ken - I also installed the ProPride Brackets and they have been brilliant.

Cheers
Doug
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-30-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,918
Posted By Arcticfox
Hi Curtis I think GMFL has articulated this as...

Hi Curtis
I think GMFL has articulated this as good (if not better) than I could have. If you have any other concerns or questions just yell.

Cheers
Doug
Forum: On The Road... 06-26-2019, 03:13 PM
Replies: 494
Views: 138,799
Posted By Arcticfox
Don't forget Brain that Canada might have a...

Don't forget Brain that Canada might have a Walmart or two ourselves. I'm sure you will have lots of opportunity to shop. I can think of at least 4 before you hit Dawson Creek (who also has one). The...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-25-2019, 09:01 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,370
Posted By Arcticfox
I sent you a PM......

I sent you a PM......
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-25-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,370
Posted By Arcticfox
Just tagging in here. Did you ever get anyone...

Just tagging in here. Did you ever get anyone from Micro air to call you back?
Cheers
Doug
Forum: On The Road... 06-10-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 494
Views: 138,799
Posted By Arcticfox
Tagging in to follow along......

Tagging in to follow along......
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-07-2019, 09:11 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 13,008
Posted By Arcticfox
We have used 3 different F150's to tow our 28' FC...

We have used 3 different F150's to tow our 28' FC just over 100,000 miles. The first was an 2011 F150 (steel) with the V8 and next was a 2013 F150/Eco (steel) and our current truck is a 2017 F150...
Forum: On The Road... 06-02-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 36,586
Posted By Arcticfox
Airstream Fiamma Bike Rack Issue.......

After struggling with the known issue of breaking brackets on the Fiamma rack. I just couldn’t bring myself to ordering replacement parts that I knew were substandard and would simply just break...
Forum: On The Road... 04-25-2019, 08:11 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 36,586
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks Ken - I will go and have a look..... Ok I...

Thanks Ken - I will go and have a look..... Ok I understand now what you have done. This is great - Thanks!
Forum: On The Road... 04-25-2019, 04:20 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 36,586
Posted By Arcticfox
Hi Ken - Thanks for your post. Do you have an...

Hi Ken - Thanks for your post. Do you have an images of the struts your referring to. I'm having a hard time understanding exactly how these would run......

Thanks

Doug
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-25-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,918
Posted By Arcticfox
The more you use your trailer the more you...

The more you use your trailer the more you (might) find this happening....

Very easy fix. Just pop a new rivet in and your done. 1/8 inch diameter aluminum with aluminum mandrel. Home Depot has...
Forum: On The Road... 04-24-2019, 09:24 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 36,586
Posted By Arcticfox
Interesting video and thought process. Thanks for...

Interesting video and thought process. Thanks for posting.
Forum: On The Road... 04-23-2019, 08:04 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 36,586
Posted By Arcticfox
Don't let having this issue scare you.... ...

Don't let having this issue scare you....

We mounted our rack back in 2013 and its been great. It's travelled about 100,000 miles since the install and the failure we had just happened last...
Forum: On The Road... 04-23-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 36,586
Posted By Arcticfox
I've wondered this also. These brackets very much...

I've wondered this also. These brackets very much seem to be the weak point of the rack. With luck someone much (smarter) than me can come up with a replacement part that we can substitute with.
So...
Forum: On The Road... 04-23-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 36,586
Posted By Arcticfox
We had our rack break at the same point as above....

We had our rack break at the same point as above. You can order parts direct from Fiamma USA. Part numbers etc can be found at the following link:

Hope this helps
Cheers
Doug
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Forum: Other Rallies & Events 04-23-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,905
Posted By Arcticfox
The weather has been a concern for us also. Both...

The weather has been a concern for us also. Both the heat and potential of things like hail. We cancelled our original reservation in the power section and moved to the greater section because or...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 04-22-2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,905
Posted By Arcticfox
We're planning on attending from Western Canada....

We're planning on attending from Western Canada. Looking for to it!
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-13-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,648
Posted By Arcticfox
Do you find your getting any kind of glare...

Do you find your getting any kind of glare because of the camera looking through glass. I'm thinking mostly at night or when cars come up behind you with lights on.
Thanks
Forum: On The Road... 12-27-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 30,231
Posted By Arcticfox
Greetings Brian - I cannot speak to much from a...

Greetings Brian - I cannot speak to much from a tourist standpoint as we have never done the trip. We actually lived in the McKenzie River Region on the shores of Great slave Lake for 20+ years so I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-08-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,897
Posted By Arcticfox
Sorry, but at what point did my post become...

Sorry, but at what point did my post become arrogant or ridicule those who use trucks? I only stated that Can-Am has a reputation of being one of the best firms in North America for their expertise...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-07-2018, 08:12 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,897
Posted By Arcticfox
I think the European trailers are configured...

I think the European trailers are configured differently and the tongue weights are substantially different. That said, they also don't have the Monster Truck syndrome that many in North America...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-01-2018, 09:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,025
Posted By Arcticfox
Hi Hermes: We don't run winter tires on our...

Hi Hermes:
We don't run winter tires on our truck at all - never have. We put them on the car but not on the truck. We run LT Series Michelin Tires on both the truck and trailer and they have been...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 11-30-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,419
Posted By Arcticfox
Rooftop Antenna (Screwless) Mount - Wifi Ranger and WeBoost

Interesting idea. Did this work well?
Do you have any images of the installation? This might solve a big issue for me as I’m not keen on drilling holes.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-30-2018, 07:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,025
Posted By Arcticfox
When we transit south we watch very close for...

When we transit south we watch very close for either storms that just went through or ones that are heading our way. We normally wait till it looks like we have a 3-4 day window and then move a...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-29-2018, 07:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,025
Posted By Arcticfox
We do it all the time coming out of Western...

We do it all the time coming out of Western Canada in January. Normally its 3 or 4 day of driving before we get warm enough to not have to do it any long.

We set the furnace a 50 and make sure...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2018, 11:12 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 19,150
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks for the input.....

Thanks for the input.....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2018, 08:27 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 19,150
Posted By Arcticfox
So there seems to be different models of 4600...

So there seems to be different models of 4600 shock. Can anyone confirm the proper ones to purchase? I'm not interested in lifting the truck so I'm guessing these would be the correct ones?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-29-2018, 08:05 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 19,150
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks for the input here. We have a 17 F150 that...

Thanks for the input here. We have a 17 F150 that I've been looking at upgrading the shocks on. Now at least I have a model number to go shopping with.

Did you have to adjust the shock much to get...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-05-2018, 05:37 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 72,976
Posted By Arcticfox
This is to bad to hear! Have you reached out to...

This is to bad to hear! Have you reached out to some of the current executives to pass on your concerns? It would be interesting to see if you would get any type of constructive responses.
We have...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-21-2018, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,223
Posted By Arcticfox
We use one on our 28' and would not consider...

We use one on our 28' and would not consider anything else
Forum: On The Road... 08-20-2018, 11:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,897
Posted By Arcticfox
Yes it looks like it will b a great festival....

Yes it looks like it will b a great festival. With luck the weather will also be good.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-20-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 25,065
Posted By Arcticfox
Great Thread..... and interesting read. Our...

Great Thread..... and interesting read.

Our 28' 2013 has never been checked for anything and after reading this I'm wondering if that should change. We put about 25,000 miles a year on and if my...
Forum: On The Road... 08-20-2018, 05:25 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,897
Posted By Arcticfox
We will be heading from Central Canada to the...

We will be heading from Central Canada to the maritimes on Sept 08. Will stop at Collingwood ON to take in the "Urban Air" Airstream Rally and then head on to the Maritimes.
If you have the time...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-05-2018, 09:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,617
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks! Could you guide me on the variant I...

Thanks!

Could you guide me on the variant I should be choosing?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-05-2018, 09:04 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,617
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks very much for the info Matteo. With...

Thanks very much for the info Matteo.

With the info (via the link) I will just order a unit through your website as I won't be at the rally. Mind you a proper installation for FREE at the rally...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-05-2018, 07:54 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,617
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks Richard for the info.... I'm actually...

Thanks Richard for the info....

I'm actually not going to be at the International, but have friends who will be. So what I was trying to figure out is if they were running some type of show...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-04-2018, 08:20 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,617
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks John - A question for the Micro-air...

Thanks John - A question for the Micro-air people. With your company attending the International I'm wondering if you will be running a sale?

As per my post above we're interested in a unit for...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-04-2018, 08:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,617
Posted By Arcticfox
Very interesting - I'm thinking its time to...

Very interesting - I'm thinking its time to install one of these. Now just need to figure out what AC unit we have on our 2013 28' FC
Forum: On The Road... 02-27-2018, 07:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,405
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks everyone for your input. I need to wash...

Thanks everyone for your input. I need to wash the trailer in the next couple days and will give this a try
Forum: On The Road... 02-26-2018, 07:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,405
Posted By Arcticfox
Thanks John I should have said rinse water in the...

Thanks John I should have said rinse water in the original post as that’s what I meant.
Thanks again for your input
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