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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-11-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,281
Posted By ckottum
Yes I would agree, it would do everything better...

Yes I would agree, it would do everything better with either a 23' or 25' Airstream and make your trips much more pleasant.

You will still need a quality hitch and setup.

cheryl
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-11-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,281
Posted By ckottum
Our 2006 Tundra had the 4.7 V8 with the larger...

Our 2006 Tundra had the 4.7 V8 with the larger tow ratings. Shifting down to climb and descend hills is part of towing a large trailer, we do the same with our 2012 Ram 1500 5.7 Hemi. It's faster...
Forum: Awnings 06-11-2015, 05:14 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,122
Posted By ckottum
Take the arm off the trailer and take it to an...

Take the arm off the trailer and take it to an Airstream repair facility to replace the claw if you are not handy. Or order a new claw and replace it yourself if you are, it's not difficult.

One...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-11-2015, 04:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,281
Posted By ckottum
You will barely notice the difference pulling a...

You will barely notice the difference pulling a 25 or 23 with your Tundra (assuming you have the V8). If it's okay with a 23, it will be okay with the 25. If it's bad with the 23, it will be bad...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-10-2015, 11:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By ckottum
Welcome aboard from two Navy retirees. cheryl

Welcome aboard from two Navy retirees.

cheryl
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 06-10-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,387
Posted By ckottum
The plumbing system has no allowance for...

The plumbing system has no allowance for expansion when the water heater is turned on, except for a air chamber (like a bubble) in the top of the water heater.

If that bubble of air is not...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,051
Posted By ckottum
The two us commuting in rural Minnesota over the...

The two us commuting in rural Minnesota over the years we have hit four deer and avoided many, many more with our sporty sedans.

cheryl
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-10-2015, 07:29 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,662
Posted By ckottum
We put these factory recliners in our FC 25' Rear...

We put these factory recliners in our FC 25' Rear Bed model with nothing to fasten them down. In two years travel all over the country they have never moved while towing.

Also as a method to help...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-09-2015, 06:42 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,051
Posted By ckottum
Not sure if the o.p. with a 25' Airstream is...

Not sure if the o.p. with a 25' Airstream is still watching, but among the sure-footed SUV's with full independent suspension are the vehicles in this thread, along with how some Airstreamers have...
Forum: Tires 06-09-2015, 06:25 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,893
Posted By ckottum
We use the large cover that goes over the tandem...

We use the large cover that goes over the tandem wheels as well, giving good air flow between them. The wheels are spoke design to allow air flow through them. They are black, maybe grey is...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 06-09-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 13,528
Posted By ckottum
Lift up the silverware tray, put four short...

Lift up the silverware tray, put four short plastic drinking cups in each corner of the drawer for the silverware tray to rest on, and you will have created a nice, safe storage compartment for a...
Forum: Boondocking 06-08-2015, 09:25 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,000
Posted By ckottum
If boondocking for several days, you probably...

If boondocking for several days, you probably should consider a (quiet) generator, or (adequate to your power use) solar system with more battery storage capacity) for keeping your batteries charged....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-08-2015, 07:47 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,051
Posted By ckottum
Effortless towing is a goal for some, not all. ...

Effortless towing is a goal for some, not all.

Gentle ride for passengers and our Airstream, maneuverability with and without the Airstream, safe handling during accident avoidance and that is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-07-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,051
Posted By ckottum
Some love their VW Touareg diesel and some their...

Some love their VW Touareg diesel and some their Ford F-350 diesel, and absolutely everything in between, and a few things below and above. Wouldn't tow with anything else.

Good, comfortable...
Forum: Eddie Bauer - All Models 06-06-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,872
Posted By ckottum
A way to control the urge to upsize is to pull...

A way to control the urge to upsize is to pull into a gas station with straight-in pumps in front and some pickups parked in front of the convenience store, then figure how you're going to get out. ...
Forum: Eddie Bauer - All Models 06-06-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 9,872
Posted By ckottum
It's not worth $10,000 to carry a kayak which, in...

It's not worth $10,000 to carry a kayak which, in place, renders much of the interior very difficult to use.

On the other hand the seating is easily removable leaving a wide open living room...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-05-2015, 01:09 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,322
Posted By ckottum
We had a 20'. I think you're thinking of the...

We had a 20'. I think you're thinking of the electric heater to keep one (or more) of the liquid storage tanks heated so they don't freeze in cold weather, not the water heater. I think the switch...
Forum: Our Community 06-05-2015, 07:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,370
Posted By ckottum
TPMS, bottle jack, and Trailer-Aid before...

TPMS, bottle jack, and Trailer-Aid before Michelin LTX tires, two w.d. hitches before our ProPride, Honda 2000i instead of increasing solar/battery capacity. It costs much less to buy quality and...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-05-2015, 06:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,322
Posted By ckottum
On in the evening for dishwashing and showers,...

On in the evening for dishwashing and showers, off at bedtime, they may be enough residual heat for morning use. If not a short heating will do it. We also have a teakettle to heat water for our...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-03-2015, 09:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,379
Posted By ckottum
beez', that bumper storage area is where the...

beez', that bumper storage area is where the water coming off the shell of the trailer and water, dirt, rocks and bugs thrown from the wheels under the trailer meet. It's wet and dirty.

Good...
Forum: On The Road... 06-03-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,424
Posted By ckottum
We do a lot of cross-country trips. Walmart...

We do a lot of cross-country trips. Walmart (away from the grocery area) is the best overnight, plenty of lights, security cameras, sometimes security patrol, usually fairly quiet. The convenience...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 06-03-2015, 05:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,592
Posted By ckottum
We carried a bottle jack, Trailer Aid ramp, and...

We carried a bottle jack, Trailer Aid ramp, and leveler blocks at first. Have wised up with experience and now only the leveler blocks, they are multi-pupose. Tire changing ramp, side-to-side...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-03-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,379
Posted By ckottum
Schu, on the 2012 model year Airstreams they...

Schu, on the 2012 model year Airstreams they began installing a gasket between the shell and bumper plate during manufacture. Ours has it, we have seen some leakage come down from above but I think...
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-03-2015, 10:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,896
Posted By ckottum
We removed the dinette and seating from our 2012...

We removed the dinette and seating from our 2012 Flying Cloud front dinette model to install reclining chairs. We only need seating for two and wanted them to be very comfortable.

It's very...
Forum: On The Road... 06-02-2015, 11:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,180
Posted By ckottum
Interesting, a 6 1/2 lb washing machine. Not...

Interesting, a 6 1/2 lb washing machine. Not much weight penalty there and a little exercise too. Not bad at all.

cheryl
Forum: Tires 06-02-2015, 11:18 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,231
Posted By ckottum
As you can read here, different Airstreamers can...

As you can read here, different Airstreamers can reason traveling with or without a spare, some can reason two spares.

We have 16" Michelin LTX on our Airstream, and the original 15" spare,...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 06-02-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,166
Posted By ckottum
We have Maxxair vent covers but I don't see why...

We have Maxxair vent covers but I don't see why any vent cover would prevent running the fan while raining. Unless perhaps the fan was reversed to pull air (and possibly rain) into the Airstream. ...
Forum: On The Road... 06-02-2015, 09:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,180
Posted By ckottum
The laundries are usually pretty clean, it's the...

The laundries are usually pretty clean, it's the prior users' scented detergents and fabric softeners that find their way into our clothes that concern us. He has sensitivities to them that affect...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-02-2015, 08:43 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,705
Posted By ckottum
It is important to maintain 10% (or somewhat...

It is important to maintain 10% (or somewhat more, never less) of trailer weight on the hitch for best towing behavior. Airstream says in their Owners Manual is must never exceed 1,000 lbs. The...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-02-2015, 07:52 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,419
Posted By ckottum
Never even looked at the price, just bought the...

Never even looked at the price, just bought the one we like best, and still do.

cheryl
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 06-02-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,166
Posted By ckottum
Best bet is to close the windows in the rain and...

Best bet is to close the windows in the rain and put vent covers over the Fantastic Fans which allows them to be left open (and running) in rain.

That aluminum channel inside the windows can pool...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-02-2015, 07:26 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,419
Posted By ckottum
Larry, we put a Maxxair II over the living room...

Larry, we put a Maxxair II over the living room vent but it was just a bit too wide for the bedroom vent because of the solar panels.

So we got the earlier Maxxair vent cover for the bedroom...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-01-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,113
Posted By ckottum
We travel about the country each year with the...

We travel about the country each year with the factory solar and leave our Honda 2000i at home so we don't have to mess with it or put up with the noise.

But it takes careful conservation when...
Forum: Full-Timing 06-01-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,690
Posted By ckottum
We are out from home six months a year, at least....

We are out from home six months a year, at least. No need to stock up unless heading into the boonies for awhile, but only then. Everything is available on the road, especially fresh foods which we...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-31-2015, 03:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,172
Posted By ckottum
Using a tongue weight scale to determine how much...

Using a tongue weight scale to determine how much weight is added to the truck when hitched is really not very accurate. Penciling and adding up published numbers is even worse.

Too many factors...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-31-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,419
Posted By ckottum
We use a Maxxair II vent cover in front and the...

We use a Maxxair II vent cover in front and the narrower less louvered Maxxair vent between between our skylights on the rear vent.

We like the styling of the Maxxair II with our Airstream, and it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-31-2015, 06:07 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,157
Posted By ckottum
DHart, it IS really tough to get non-selective...

DHart, it IS really tough to get non-selective advice here.

For example, you brought diesel exhaust braking into the conversation, but did not mention engine compression braking and how it can be...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-30-2015, 11:00 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,157
Posted By ckottum
It's really tough to get good advice on a tow...

It's really tough to get good advice on a tow vehicle in this forum.

The light duty truck users will offer advice how it can be done and what a good combination it makes for them. Then the...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 05-29-2015, 09:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,288
Posted By ckottum
The fixtures and appliances are off-the-shelf RV...

The fixtures and appliances are off-the-shelf RV stuff, you can power them up and see if they work. Turn on the propane and see if the gas appliances work. Hook up water to check for leaks and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-28-2015, 01:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,548
Posted By ckottum
Every time we tow our Airstream, or a heavy...

Every time we tow our Airstream, or a heavy utility trailer. Then we manually back the 6-speed transmission down to 4th gear so there is no hunting of gears in hilly country or headwinds. That also...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-28-2015, 01:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,843
Posted By ckottum
Not that simple. You can load your trailer to...

Not that simple. You can load your trailer to effect more or less hitch weight, 10% of loaded trailer weight is enough. Some don't stop there, AGM or Lithium batteries are commonly moved back...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-28-2015, 12:09 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,843
Posted By ckottum
The truck is fine for either trailer, the...

The truck is fine for either trailer, the question is always the load expectations of the owner. Inventory your "must-haves" to see if it meets yours.

A quality, capable weight...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-28-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,705
Posted By ckottum
The Tradesman model is available with the...

The Tradesman model is available with the Ecodiesel, 8-speed transmission, and a choice of differential gears to pull any Airstream anywhere. We looked at them, basic trucks with the highest payload...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-28-2015, 07:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,628
Posted By ckottum
For the last six years on our annual 6-7 month...

For the last six years on our annual 6-7 month cross-country tour to winter destinations: Airstream power cord, water and Sewer Solution hoses, chocks and blocks, water softener, flagpole (painter's...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-28-2015, 07:01 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,172
Posted By ckottum
The weight of a bridge remains constant across...

The weight of a bridge remains constant across its length but we build the foundation for it at its ends, because that is where the weight is carried.

cheryl
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-27-2015, 10:37 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,734
Posted By ckottum
Safety and heavy duty trucks do not go hand in...

Safety and heavy duty trucks do not go hand in hand. There are safer choices. The advantage of a heavy duty truck is ability to carry heavier loads and more powerful engine choices, it ends there. ...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 05-27-2015, 02:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,203
Posted By ckottum
Many models come with a small trash basket under...

Many models come with a small trash basket under the sink, just find one that will fit. We also put a smaller one in the bathroom, empty both every day.

cheryl
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-27-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 13,705
Posted By ckottum
Mrjkg, that's a simplified and only somewhat...

Mrjkg, that's a simplified and only somewhat useful way of knowing how much weight the Airstream will add to the truck, with no consideration for weight distribution hitch transferring some of that...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-27-2015, 10:54 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 17,734
Posted By ckottum
Well, many will tell you axle and tire ratings...

Well, many will tell you axle and tire ratings are more important than payload ratings.

Nonetheless it is important to know how to accurately measure added payload as mentioned in my post above if...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-27-2015, 09:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,172
Posted By ckottum
Economy. If purchase and operating cost as well...

Economy. If purchase and operating cost as well as reliability are a concern it is probably best to avoid a tow vehicle with a turbo on the engine. Most of us are recreational travelers, not...
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