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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-25-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,324
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
The neoprene pairs are also what I use. They are...

The neoprene pairs are also what I use. They are unbeatable and very portable.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-25-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,165
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Ok. I know how they go... but mine do not "pop"...

Ok. I know how they go... but mine do not "pop" in, in fact, they don't go all the way in at all. I can cut or grind them, but the back screw stops them before they can get seated. Do I just ...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 10-04-2023, 09:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,165
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I have a 2004 Safari and one door, the door on...

I have a 2004 Safari and one door, the door on the passenger side furthest back, has a hinge on the bottom that keeps coming off. If I take my foot and push the hinge open and line it up, a single...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 03-24-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,853
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I second this. I get sporadic leaks from the...

I second this. I get sporadic leaks from the city water inlet, and the only thing I have found is that the leaks occur when the city water pressure is high. A regulator at the spigot before my hose...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-25-2022, 01:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,521
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Although I tend to agree with you since I grew up...

Although I tend to agree with you since I grew up in a family with six kids and money didn't grow on trees, I should remind you that not all people had to work for their money and "hard earned" has...
Forum: Axles 02-25-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,297
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I got the build specs from Jackson Center and...

I got the build specs from Jackson Center and they were verified by Dexter. I ran into the same considerations you did and didn't want to buy the wrong thing. I consulted Luke Bernander in Ft...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-25-2021, 12:12 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,937
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I spent a lot of time looking for the Amazon...

I spent a lot of time looking for the Amazon order but apparently I did not get the fan(s) from Amazon. Maybe I got them from Egghead... since they were computer fans made by SilenX as the poster...
Forum: Tires 06-04-2021, 06:27 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,615
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I checked the plate on the front left of the...

I checked the plate on the front left of the trailer and it says max load is xxPSI with ST225R15 tires. My trailer came with 14 inch tires. Max load may be according to the plate, but that doesn't...
Forum: Tires 06-04-2021, 06:13 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 23,615
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I checked the plate on the front left of the...

I checked the plate on the front left of the trailer and it says max load is xxPSI with ST225R15 tires. My trailer came with 14 inch tires. Max load may be according to the plate, but that doesn't...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-04-2021, 05:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,140
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
amen!

amen!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-16-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 17,183
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
The F250 diesel is plenty to haul a Globetrotter...

The F250 diesel is plenty to haul a Globetrotter of the size you specified. The real decision point generally comes down to hauling capacity. Since you mentioned the probability of several tanks in...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 05-01-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Thanks Richard. I actually had to push in and up...

Thanks Richard. I actually had to push in and up a little but the pan magically came out. It saved me tons of unnecessary work! Once the pan was out I could see everything. The bracket had been...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 04-29-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Yes, the plate that goes from side to side and...

Yes, the plate that goes from side to side and holds the pilot tube (I am not sure about the burner maybe it is the same plate which certainly goes side to side). It is hard to get to because of the...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 04-29-2021, 07:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Thanks for the reply, Richard. Maybe I didn't...

Thanks for the reply, Richard. Maybe I didn't describe this well enough, but the problem is with the tube that comes out as a pilot light in the oven itself. There is a metal plate that is...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 04-28-2021, 05:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 745
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
2004 22 foot Safari Oven Repair

The gas feed line is supported by a bracket that slides into holes on each side of the oven beneath a solid metal plate. The plate has sheet metal screws coming in from the outside. To remove the...
Forum: Tires 04-28-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,871
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I have a 2004 22 foot Safari I bought with at...

I have a 2004 22 foot Safari I bought with at least two previous owners. It had Chinese made Goodyear Marathons with about the same life as you indicated. I took it about 150 miles doing freeway...
Forum: On The Road... 04-26-2021, 07:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,774
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I have a 2014 Tundra and Tekonsha P3 controller. ...

I have a 2014 Tundra and Tekonsha P3 controller. I used the engine as a brake on the way down with the manual shift feature because I heard a lot of criticism of the size of the Tundra brakes. I...
Forum: On The Road... 04-25-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,774
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
When the NM Governor closed State Parks to...

When the NM Governor closed State Parks to camping with no notice, we were at Picacho Peak in AZ and had reservations for Caballo Riverside in New Mexcio which suddenly were no good. We have a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-27-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Dexter Torflex 10 Axles

I tried Airstream of New Mexico and know Andrew well (his father is President of the company and is also named Andrew). The are so swamped with warranty work they are referring everybody else to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-27-2021, 06:15 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Torflex 10 axles

I have a 2004 Safari and the rear curbside tire has worn unevenly with extreme wear over 6 years compared to the other three tires. The wear is on the outside of that tire.


Nobody seems to have...
Forum: On The Road... 03-09-2021, 02:29 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 40,728
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
The first upgrade I did on the 2004 Safari I...

The first upgrade I did on the 2004 Safari I bought in 2014 was changing the factory power unit out for a better unit. I have had the newer unit shut down due to low voltage situations, and saved...
Forum: On The Road... 03-07-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 40,728
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
If you get tired of your alcohol smelling like...

If you get tired of your alcohol smelling like old sox, you should consider using "Built" brand sleeves out of neoprene. The ones with diamond cut outs work best
Forum: On The Road... 02-21-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 22,263
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I have found a few that have been very good, but...

I have found a few that have been very good, but despite being an engineer with lots of graduate level classes and degrees, I did come to realize that the terrible wi-fi was probably often times my...
Forum: On The Road... 02-21-2021, 09:41 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 22,263
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
A more aggravating similar situation is when I...

A more aggravating similar situation is when I have reserved a campsite and paid through Reserve America, had a confirmation nummber, and I get a message from them the day of the reservation that my...
Forum: Boondocking 02-11-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 18,835
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I hear you. I carry one Honda 2000 since I have...

I hear you. I carry one Honda 2000 since I have the EasyStart and can run my air conditioner in normal hot weather with the one if I have to. My portable solar panels keep the coach batteries...
Forum: On The Road... 02-01-2021, 02:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,346
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Of course that won't do the OP any good when...

Of course that won't do the OP any good when everybody else has CBs.
It is probably a better solution though and I bought some Baoufang radios on Amazon for $39 each. They are powerful and have...
Forum: Boondocking 01-21-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 18,835
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Never say "never". The increase in Airstream...

Never say "never". The increase in Airstream prices since 2012 -2013 are such that you could have added lithium batteries and solar (better quality in more recent years) and sold units for...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 01-10-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,181
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I might add that the trailers less than 25 feet...

I might add that the trailers less than 25 feet have smaller refrigeration and freezer space, so many of the comments here are different when you take into consideration many of the responders have...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 01-10-2021, 11:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 12,181
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I don't know how big your family is and that...

I don't know how big your family is and that makes a difference.


I recommend a Yeti which can be put in the tow vehicle or just set on the floor of the trailer and moved out of the way when...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-03-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,020
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I didn't read far enough before offering a...

I didn't read far enough before offering a suggestion but my suggestion as it turns out was pretty close... glad you found the problem.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 01-03-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,020
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
There is a device on the back of the toilet that...

There is a device on the back of the toilet that sometimes doesn't get winterized when winterizing. I have had one crack and it leaks. On my 2004 Safari, water can leak to the shower drain without...
Forum: Boondocking 12-27-2020, 11:47 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 18,835
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
At the risk of being "off topic" I think solar is...

At the risk of being "off topic" I think solar is great, but have an Olympic Wave heater for use if I don't have shore power. The Olympic uses propane but not electricity. Sure you may have to...
Forum: On The Road... 12-09-2020, 05:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,545
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Mammoth Hot Springs Campground is first come...

Mammoth Hot Springs Campground is first come first served and has flush toilets but no showers, electric, dump station, or individual water for each site but does have water for ever two sites so you...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-27-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 506
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Is there any way other than...

I have a bolt head (?) coming up from the floor and it is tearing the floor cover.

At first blush I thought it was probably a bolt that needed tightening and looked under the trailer only to find...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 09-27-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,462
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
This is the real problem that I was about to...

This is the real problem that I was about to post... the nostalgia is great but even if the thing were wholly restored, the lack of tanks is a show stopper.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-26-2020, 01:50 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,288
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I have the 2014 Tundra with the 26 gallon tank. ...

I have the 2014 Tundra with the 26 gallon tank. I carry two 5 gallon cans of NON ALCOHOL regular gas ratcheted to the front wall of the 6.5 foot bed. These cans cost $30 each and extend my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-23-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 16,288
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I pull a 22' 2004 Safari (double axle) with a...

I pull a 22' 2004 Safari (double axle) with a 2014 Tundra. The Tundra doesn't even know the trailer is there...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-16-2020, 07:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,325
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Very Good Analysis

When I was looking for a tow vehicle, I read everything on this forum I could find. Usually I found I love "put in brand" because I have one, and rarely if ever did anyone talk about "rear ends"...
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,911
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
If a response is to the original post, the...

If a response is to the original post, the opinion of the poster whether already answered by others is still valid. If the OP is counting 'votes' it still counts. In this case, there may be other...
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,911
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
In New Mexico, you are quarantined 14 days or the...

In New Mexico, you are quarantined 14 days or the length of your stay if it is shorter. If other states have quarantine rules like this, I don't think passing through on the freeway is an issue.
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2020, 10:50 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 7,911
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Pick it up. You can stop at Jackson Center on...

Pick it up. You can stop at Jackson Center on the way home and have all the poor quality things repaired. The new Airstreams are frought with problems... you can kill two birds with one stone and...
Forum: Boondocking 08-09-2020, 09:00 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,116
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Solution to Gray Water Tank Limitations.

I will try again. See

...
Forum: Boondocking 08-02-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 13,116
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
Long Post Lost

I just spent a half hour making a suggestion about how to solve the grey water tank problem. Somehow it was lost in the ether. I know how you can solve this fairly easily, but am not going to risk...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-17-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,160
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
There are stations in California that sell...

There are stations in California that sell non-alcohol gasoline. Try searching the web (search "Pure Gas". I found a map with stations identified in Sacramento and LA/San Diego and there may be...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-17-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,160
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
The Honda gas cap has an "On" and "Off" switch. ...

The Honda gas cap has an "On" and "Off" switch. By switching it to "Off" when carrying the unit, it really does help cut down on fuel smell. It may not be enough for some, but it makes a...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 05-10-2020, 10:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,250
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
The medical air ambulance service is more along...

The medical air ambulance service is more along the lines of $65,000 these days. If you are already a SkyMed member, maybe you are ok, but if you have the problem and then try to join, this may be a...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 05-03-2020, 10:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,473
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I wonder if most KOAs (although expensive) are...

I wonder if most KOAs (although expensive) are still open. They are private and probably could close ever other site for social distancing and not turn people away.
Forum: Washer/Dryer & Dishwashers 04-30-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,220
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
I have a 2 drawer in my kitchen. Fabulous. it...

I have a 2 drawer in my kitchen. Fabulous. it only uses 2 gallons of water, and although it takes about 2 hours, it is almost silent. Sometimes I detect a slight noise and when I investigate, it...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-20-2020, 10:09 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,346
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
i have just finished reading the posts to date,...

i have just finished reading the posts to date, and I don't find much is different between different folks and trailer storage. I really think someone is holding out. There must be a better way!
...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-18-2020, 09:07 PM
Replies: 107
Views: 11,648
Posted By Silver.Sanctuary
You beat me to that comment. If I get next to a...

You beat me to that comment. If I get next to a Champion generator, I move. Not only are they annoyingly loud but they are electrically inferior. Local ham radio operators hate them because they...
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