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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-24-2023, 10:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 329
Posted By boblind
2002 Airstream International 22 - Oregon

Well taken care Airstream International. I'm the second owner, she lives in my backyard since 2009.

This unit has had some major leaks that took out the OSB flooring, this work was performed by...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-01-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,041
Posted By boblind
This reminds me of having a 40’ salmon troller, I...

This reminds me of having a 40’ salmon troller, I was able to drive my boat back to port while taking a shower.
Forum: On The Road... 03-03-2020, 09:03 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 16,240
Posted By boblind
Keeping food cold while trsveling

I have a 2002 22’ International Airstream had it for 10+ years. I never run it on propane while traveling.
The refrigerator used 175 watts at 120 volts I use a 300 watt invertor 12 vdc to 120 vac. ...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-23-2019, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,698
Posted By boblind
Fixing dents, I was partially successful with suction

I used a shower safety handle I bought at Home Depot for my shower that uses suction to pull out a dent on the rear right corner of my AS. It’s isn’t perfect, but it’s not bad.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-27-2018, 10:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,718
Posted By boblind
Flooring replacements

I agree with using marine plywood. We have spent $10,000+ having most of our floors replaced. Putting OSB then thick carpet padding, nice beige carpet then covering it with durable plastic before...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-04-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,977
Posted By boblind
AC refrigerator while traveling

You didn't mention your tv, many alternators have enough output to power up a 12vdc to 110 vac invertor. We have a Dometic propane / 110 vac refer, my tv has a 130+ amp alternator, we have plenty of...
Forum: Refrigerators 11-25-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 47,424
Posted By boblind
Traveling while refrigerator is running on propane

My 2002 22' Intl has a Dometic absorbation unit that uses 175 watts to heat the refer. Watts = Volts x Amps this means 175 / 12 vdc = 15 Amps, not a a great load. I use a dedicated set of 2 10...
Forum: Refrigerators 11-16-2017, 08:17 AM
Replies: 249
Views: 47,424
Posted By boblind
Refrigerator on propane while traveling

I use a 12 vdc to 120 vac invertor to power my dometic refrigerator while traveling. I use a separator wiring system from the battery of my 2002 Dodge 3/4 ton to the inverter. The refrigerator uses...
Forum: Refrigerators 07-20-2017, 12:07 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 47,424
Posted By boblind
Running refrigerator while traveling

I use a 12vdc to 120 vac to power my refrigerator while traveling. My 2002 22' AS refrigerator uses 175 watts AC, I installed a 300 watt invertor, cost about $100 to run my unit.
Its nice to stop...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-09-2016, 05:45 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,138
Posted By boblind
Running fridge in transit

I run power from tv battery thru 10 gage wires through a separate plug to a 300 watt invertor that is connected to the 120vac refrigerator circuit.
We can have ice cream cones during travel breaks...
Forum: Refrigerators 02-11-2016, 10:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,600
Posted By boblind
Frig will not cool on gas

Pull the fuel selector knob out and make sure the stem is rotating when you turn the knob. If it isn't try using a needle nose plier to make sure it's on gas.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-04-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,117
Posted By boblind
Using invertor to provide 120 vac to refrigerator while traveling

My Dometic refer in 2002 AS uses 175 watts divide that by 12 you get 15 amps. I provide power to my 300 watt investor with a 10 gauge two wire harness, that's plenty if my invertor is max'd out....
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-01-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,117
Posted By boblind
Keeping refrigerator on electric while traveling

I use an invertor to power up the refer circuit, my 2002 AS has the original unit it draws 175 watts. I have a dedicated separate 12 vdc power supply to the investor controlled by a relay that kicks...
Forum: Refrigerators 08-10-2015, 01:12 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,596
Posted By boblind
Running refer using invertot

I run my Airstream (Dometic) on 110vac using an invertor. The propane is not on while traveling.
300 watt investor powering refer circuit only, using a separate dedicated 12 vdc cord to the...
Forum: On The Road... 06-25-2015, 01:29 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,402
Posted By boblind
LP on while traveling

I installed a 12 vdc to 120 vac invertor on the 120 vac circuit to the refrigerator. I have a 100+ amp alternator on my tv 2002 Dodge Ram. I have a dedication power supply from the TV batteries to...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-23-2015, 10:25 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,559
Posted By boblind
I installed the invertor under the seat near the...

I installed the invertor under the seat near the 110vac and 12 vdc panels. It must be connected to only the refer circuit only when it is being used and isolated when plugged into shore power, back...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-22-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,559
Posted By boblind
I am using a 4 pronged receptacle and matching...

I am using a 4 pronged receptacle and matching outlet using 2 of the connections for supplying 12 vdc to a relay controlled by a 110 vac circuit (not the refrigerator circuit.)
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-21-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,559
Posted By boblind
I use a 300 watt invertor supplying enough power...

I use a 300 watt invertor supplying enough power to the 120vac circuit to the refrigerator. The refrigerator keeps ice cream hard enough to stop for a cone traveling through Nevada.
I use separate...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-20-2015, 05:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,559
Posted By boblind
I installed a 10 gage wire from the TV batteries...

I installed a 10 gage wire from the TV batteries thru a fuse to an outlet on the back bumper, then I have a separate wire from a matching plug thru a 120 volt controlled relay to a 300 watt invertor...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-24-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,703
Posted By boblind
I should have purchased a moisture detector when...

I should have purchased a moisture detector when we bought the TT.
This is a fine example of a design flaw, carpet in a TT w/I a method for leaning.
The first realization was setting the unit up...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-23-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,703
Posted By boblind
We have a 2002 22' International we have spent in...

We have a 2002 22' International we have spent in excess of $10,000 have our floors replaced. They are a particle board type of material. If I had realized earlier leeks needed to be looked for I...
Forum: Refrigerators 02-23-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,438
Posted By boblind
12 volt or Propane Refrigerator

we have a Dometic RM 2452 120 vac or propane unit, I use a 300 watt invertor to power it while traveling. If I am going to be in an area without shore power, I use propane. It works great.
I...
Forum: 2000 - 2004 Safari 12-15-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,920
Posted By boblind
I moved the propane tanks right behind the hitch...

I moved the propane tanks right behind the hitch jack like the later models, welded angle iron where the propane tanks were to support two deep cycle group 27 batteries installed a battery selector...
Forum: Modifications 11-04-2014, 01:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,545
Posted By boblind
Arrow Refrigerator modification 2002 Int AS

All the discussions I have seen makes me think our unit is the only one that is not 3 way powered.
Our refer is powered by propane or 110 vac. I've installed a 300 watt invertor so I do not have to...
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