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Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2016, 09:51 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,435
Posted By jonnyo
Another happy ecoboost user. The turbo IS MADE...

Another happy ecoboost user. The turbo IS MADE FOR TOWING. that where it shine vs the 5L.

Overall, I avg in around 15mpg with a airstream in the mountain of BC.... so pretty happy with fuel...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 05-06-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,384
Posted By jonnyo
Not enough room to put my hand, I done 2 short...

Not enough room to put my hand, I done 2 short trip so far but no noticeable dirt. We will see after a longer time spend on the road and camping...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 05-04-2016, 02:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,384
Posted By jonnyo
it is screw to the window trim....that is itself...

it is screw to the window trim....that is itself attach to the skin so it s a much ticker aluminum attachment than the skin only. it does take a lot of force to screw into it. absolutely no way the...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 05-01-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,384
Posted By jonnyo
Lexan can be cold bend by hand as long as the...

Lexan can be cold bend by hand as long as the radius is 100x the thickness of the material. So 3/16 thickness with a radius of 27+ inch ( curvature of airstream windows) .... It should be safe from...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 05-01-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,384
Posted By jonnyo
Tow vehicle is Black.... My daughter wanted...

Tow vehicle is Black....

My daughter wanted a Lightning McQueen trailer so I got 28$ of rustolum paint and a roller and did this one weekend! Cheap and quick and no one believe me when I say I...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 04-30-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 19,384
Posted By jonnyo
The $236 homemade Rockguard!

I could not justify to my wife the 1500$ US for a factory rockguard for our 1974 argosy....that would be more than we payed for the trailer! But i still had to find a solution as i didnt like the...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 04-19-2016, 10:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,285
Posted By jonnyo
Help with my argosy propane interior line

i have 2 line inside my trailer that look exactly like this.....
https://roadslesstraveled.us/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/281-Female-connector-is-held-in-place-by-flared-pipe-end.jpg

i have no...
Forum: On The Road... 04-14-2016, 10:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,872
Posted By jonnyo
i do a lot of camping in smaller provincial and...

i do a lot of camping in smaller provincial and national campground. those are often the nicest and most ''into the wild'' campground available.

In bc and alberta....the smaller the trailer, the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-14-2016, 10:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,865
Posted By jonnyo
i really like your design.,...very clean and...

i really like your design.,...very clean and clever. i might have to use that idea in the future!
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-13-2016, 11:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,989
Posted By jonnyo
as a exemple...locally in Kelowna bc, my metal...

as a exemple...locally in Kelowna bc, my metal distributor will have me a sheet of 4X8 aluminum 0.04 tichness for around 100$.....if you want it anodize that make it maintenance free and very good...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-02-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By jonnyo
Thank you! You made my job so much easier!

Thank you! You made my job so much easier!
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-02-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,321
Posted By jonnyo
Found my solution. Change the fuse in the univolt...

Found my solution. Change the fuse in the univolt resolved the issue. Everything is working now!!!
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-02-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,321
Posted By jonnyo
ok thanks, i only most did some furniture work on...

ok thanks, i only most did some furniture work on this trailer. i never played with the electrical other than disconnecting some appliances. I was not aware there was any fuse or planel at the...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-02-2016, 09:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,321
Posted By jonnyo
Front interior light not working, middle and rear working?

i m in the process of putting back together the Argosy 24.

I have put back the electrical system together to the best of my knowledge....i took lots of pictures before gutting the trailer...
...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-02-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By jonnyo
it s a uninstalled copper wire to i guess the...

it s a uninstalled copper wire to i guess the ground.

so, if i need to replace it, can i replace with another kind of wire? or stick to the same material?


thank you everyone for the help!
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-01-2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,512
Posted By jonnyo
quick question. hard metal wire out of my fuse box.....??

i have a argosy 24.

i completly gutted it and i m not finishing putting it back together!

i m attacking my fuse box and there is a hard metal wire coming out of it.... it s bronze in color and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-17-2016, 05:51 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 19,386
Posted By jonnyo
both truck will do the job very well...no issue ...

both truck will do the job very well...no issue

as for the 3.5 ecoboost...well, the F150 is the most sold truck in canada and usa...of those....the most popular engine is the 3.5 ecoboost. it s a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-16-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,808
Posted By jonnyo
this chart numbers are for the XL and XLT trucks....

this chart numbers are for the XL and XLT trucks.

as a generalisation.... take those numbers -800lbs to get a Lariat payload

if you want a platinum...take about -1000lbs off

of course,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-16-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,808
Posted By jonnyo
your spec are wrong. the publish number in window...

your spec are wrong. the publish number in window sticker is unfortunutly not accurate vs the weight of the vehicle after installation of all trims and option.

you wont find a platinum at 1700....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-15-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,808
Posted By jonnyo
as someone already mention, loading the trailer...

as someone already mention, loading the trailer instead of the truck box would be a better idea as long as you don't pass the limit of the trailer.

but most likely, exceeding the payload of the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-15-2016, 12:47 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,808
Posted By jonnyo
pretty much anyone with a 28, 30 and some 27 will...

pretty much anyone with a 28, 30 and some 27 will be exceeding 1000lbs. The dry tongue weight are in the 880 to 950....that is not counting anything. Are you saying airstream tell those people to not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-14-2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 11,808
Posted By jonnyo
at 923lbs ...do you quote the spec of the dry...

at 923lbs ...do you quote the spec of the dry trailer? meaning that ready for camping with battery, full LP tank, luggage in trailer and perhaps a little bit of water in the tank.... the realistic...
Forum: Axles 03-13-2016, 06:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,923
Posted By jonnyo
you could gain a 3 inch easy by adding a dexter...

you could gain a 3 inch easy by adding a dexter lift kit above your axle attachement. cost is around 100$ and not very hard to do if you are handy. There is a thread about this lift kit.

The...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-13-2016, 10:40 AM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,435
Posted By jonnyo
same feeling here. I live in the Canadian...

same feeling here. I live in the Canadian roockies and we have some of the biggest/pass in north America.

My F150 as never had a issue with braking on those but when I pull my airstream, I m in...
Forum: On The Road... 02-20-2016, 09:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,593
Posted By jonnyo
I do a lot of camping in jasper and Banff and in...

I do a lot of camping in jasper and Banff and in between.

If you don't have reservation already made, there are still a few options.

Jasper, Banff and lake louise all have overflow parking...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,435
Posted By jonnyo
it would be interesting to have a break down of...

it would be interesting to have a break down of age by choice of engine. My GUESS.... or gut feeling tells me the older crowd or baby boomers might have some ''reserve/incertitude'' on those turbo...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-14-2016, 07:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,794
Posted By jonnyo
I will disagree with this Do it properly....

I will disagree with this

Do it properly. clean the surface...use the expensive but bulletproof BIN primer...and you will never see peeling ever. it s one of the best way to refresh the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-08-2016, 02:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,772
Posted By jonnyo
Put some rivets in the holes Primer: BIN ......

Put some rivets in the holes

Primer: BIN ... Amazing product. Stick strongly and cover stains

Than you can put any paint, water or oil based.

For the plastic end caps, krypton plastic spray...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-08-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,906
Posted By jonnyo
Subaru WRX and airstream?!!!!!!

I see Can AM is trying this combination today......

https://www.airforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_1746698_0_dc08bc5c9b09705664c5b74172f61ea0.jpg

Andrew T.....any comment on how this...
Forum: Our Community 02-04-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,087
Posted By jonnyo
when you see it in person, you will see the...

when you see it in person, you will see the plasti dip dosnt have a finish anywhere near as nice as a aluminum sheet. The picture is photoshop to add effect.


you can do some cool project with...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-22-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,476
Posted By jonnyo
one option would be to go to a local Truck repair...

one option would be to go to a local Truck repair facility. A place that repair those big 18 wheelers trailer. They sell aluminum in 2 different thickness. comes in 8.5 feet wide in a coil, you buy...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 01-22-2016, 08:59 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 8,369
Posted By jonnyo
many people on this site use BIN primer. can be...

many people on this site use BIN primer. can be found everywhere. it s a little expensive but it s stick to everything and will never peel.
...
Forum: On The Road... 01-19-2016, 04:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,871
Posted By jonnyo
I though 90% of the fun was doing the drive to...

I though 90% of the fun was doing the drive to Alaska and back. I would highly recommend driving one way and perhaps take the ferry the other way. Lots to do along the way and it would be a cheap...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-14-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 12,894
Posted By jonnyo
Ford V8 produce less HP and TQ than the V6 3.5...

Ford V8 produce less HP and TQ than the V6 3.5 ecoboost at low rpm. That is why the V8 is not as good of a towing engine.


Both will do the job fine with a airstream 23..... the 2.7 ecoboost...
Forum: On The Road... 01-10-2016, 12:21 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,908
Posted By jonnyo
I had good and bad experience going to usa or...

I had good and bad experience going to usa or coming back to canada... but I would say in 90% of the case... it s very pleasant and we are good neighbours!
Forum: On The Road... 01-10-2016, 12:17 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,908
Posted By jonnyo
there is no question that canada as a MUCH lower...

there is no question that canada as a MUCH lower rate of homicide with gun or violence in general. The statistic are very clear. It s a very different culture to start with. I have to say I find it...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 01-08-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 30,036
Posted By jonnyo
What hardener did you use? and what...

What hardener did you use? and what quantity/ratio?

I will be painting my argosy 24 with the (Canada) home hardware Rust Coat paint. it s made by rustoleum but the great thing is... it come in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-07-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,465
Posted By jonnyo
there is no light to be shed on.... we all know...

there is no light to be shed on.... we all know the ecoboost dosnt have as great mpg as the ecodiesel. That is the reason the tank is bigger to overcome the issue.

36 gallon tank with 12-14mpg...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-07-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,465
Posted By jonnyo
the ecodiesel is a nice truck and when I was...

the ecodiesel is a nice truck and when I was shopping, I would have pick that if it wasn't from the price difference that made it too steep for me.


But lets be honest, it s a simple personal...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-04-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 280
Views: 56,435
Posted By jonnyo
as someone said already, 3.5l ecoboost is the...

as someone said already, 3.5l ecoboost is the best engin in my opinion. you will get better mpg when not towing and when towing...you will have a lot of power and torque.


as for towing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-03-2016, 12:09 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,465
Posted By jonnyo
are you driving with the 4x4 engage or 2x4 at...

are you driving with the 4x4 engage or 2x4 at 70mph?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-01-2016, 10:34 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 9,465
Posted By jonnyo
car trailer are very easy to tow... i get...

car trailer are very easy to tow...

i get around 20-22mpg driving route like Penticton, bc to Banff Alberta (into the mountain....50-60mph) That is my usual average

Same route towing argosy...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-07-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 987
Posted By jonnyo
perhaps the day you will need to make a violent...

perhaps the day you will need to make a violent lane change for some uncontrollable situation..... you might be happy to have the WD and sway bars.

Those pick up truck give a false sense of...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-25-2015, 08:53 AM
Replies: 950
Views: 129,352
Posted By jonnyo
i m 37 right now, in the middle of having kids (2...

i m 37 right now, in the middle of having kids (2 so far) and big house renovation, busy working life and love to travel and adventure with the wife and kids.

The airstream is beautifull but it s...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-24-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,186
Posted By jonnyo
i highly douth a king ranch will be much above...

i highly douth a king ranch will be much above 1500lbs. That is a trime for the F150. XLT is the work horses but with very little options.

this dealer in canada is great as they understand people...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-23-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 24,186
Posted By jonnyo
i was looking at the same info for a new 2015...

i was looking at the same info for a new 2015 screw 145 ecoboost 3.5. A lot of the dealer as clueless in the difference between ''advertised'' payload and the yellow sticker true payload.

the...
Forum: Boondocking 11-17-2015, 10:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,660
Posted By jonnyo
that little trailer was for me and my wife when...

that little trailer was for me and my wife when we had no kids. it was the ultimate towing trailer for trip in winter. I build it myself and it was extremely well insulated. 700 watts of heat was...
Forum: Boondocking 11-17-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,660
Posted By jonnyo
i done alot of winter camping with my wife. This...

i done alot of winter camping with my wife. This is a trip in the Canadian rockies....we do get the real -20 winters!
...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-01-2015, 09:13 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,777
Posted By jonnyo
the tow rating is 3500lbs. The tribeca would do...

the tow rating is 3500lbs. The tribeca would do the 16 sport just fine. Depending how seriously you take those ''tow rating'' it would most likely do the 22sport decently also if setup properly by...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-06-2015, 12:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,058
Posted By jonnyo
Argosy 24' Exact dimensions????

i m looking for inside dimension of the argosy 24 and cant find anything in the airstream website or google search/forum search.

Anyone can take there mesuring tape into there argosy 24 and tell...
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