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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-09-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 17,434
Posted By Hans Grim
The wife and I paddled whitewater locally, led...

The wife and I paddled whitewater locally, led many trips on the rivers of northern Canada (Nunavut, Northwest Territories, Yukon) and taught whitewater canoeing extensively for 35 years. You’re...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-09-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 17,434
Posted By Hans Grim
Been there, dumb that.

First I bought the 1993 29’ Airstream Excella that was equipped with one of the original Hensley hitches (did not know what a Hensley was) and towed it with a 2006 Ford Explorer 4.7L V8 gas. Towed it...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-17-2018, 10:32 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,787
Posted By Hans Grim
I had problems with it originally, then got used...

I had problems with it originally, then got used to using the tensioners on each side to twist the head left, right, up and down. Usually worked, although there were a couple times I had to get...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-16-2018, 05:29 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,787
Posted By Hans Grim
I’ve got a Hensley on my 29’ and am interested in...

I’ve got a Hensley on my 29’ and am interested in what you like better about the Reese. I find with the Hensley, the WD doesn’t make much difference as it did on the smaller Ford Explorer that I used...
Forum: On The Road... 09-15-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,818
Posted By Hans Grim
I originally used the Tireminder with dedicated...

I originally used the Tireminder with dedicated monitor but found that the transmitters, even with the booster, couldn’t always reach the monitor. It seemed to take a very long time to update the...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,932
Posted By Hans Grim
We did the same thing in 2012 but continued on to...

We did the same thing in 2012 but continued on to Chicken, AK. The Canadian segment of the road was the better part, having just been graded. From the border to Chicken was a much more adventurous...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-03-2017, 12:37 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,787
Posted By Hans Grim
My Airstream is 1993 29' Excella fitted with a...

My Airstream is 1993 29' Excella fitted with a very early Hensley. I used to pull with a 2006 Ford Explorer. Had lots of white knuckle experiences going up and down inclines. Never had any sway at...
Forum: On The Road... 07-19-2016, 11:10 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,909
Posted By Hans Grim
first time towing down the mountains

Just back from a trip to the Gaspe in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador. Lots of 11 to 13% grades. Coming into Perce on the Gaspe there's a 17% grade into the little town with a speed limit of 50 kph...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-10-2016, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,839
Posted By Hans Grim
Some of best and most effective fixes are the...

Some of best and most effective fixes are the easiest. Am using this technique here in northern Newfoundland (St Anthony) where many spigots haven't been used in a while. Common sense prevails again....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-30-2016, 05:04 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,581
Posted By Hans Grim
Hi MOS Used to tow with a 2006 Ford Explorer...

Hi MOS

Used to tow with a 2006 Ford Explorer (East Coast, Prairies, Rockies, Yukon, Alaska). That resulted in multiple blown TV bearings (driver side front and rear), cracked exhaust manifolds,...
Forum: On The Road... 05-30-2016, 04:45 PM
Replies: 212
Views: 25,767
Posted By Hans Grim
Let us know if you start a blog. I'm sure lots of...

Let us know if you start a blog. I'm sure lots of us here would like to follow it.

We're going to be in Nfld again for a month, June 7th through July 8th. (I'm sure these are going to be the sunny...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-30-2016, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,847
Posted By Hans Grim
Ditto. Used 'em on a 2006 Ford Explorer for 4...

Ditto. Used 'em on a 2006 Ford Explorer for 4 years. Didn't cut anything. Loved 'em. Still have 'em too. Just in case. Current TV has tow mirrors.
Forum: Tires 04-29-2016, 10:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,993
Posted By Hans Grim
FWIW. I've been running the 15" Michelins on my...

FWIW. I've been running the 15" Michelins on my 29' Excella for six years now and about 25,000 Km. I run them at max pressure - 50#. Trailer weight is approx. 7875 # on the scales which is very close...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-27-2016, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,341
Posted By Hans Grim
Living in Orillia, I'd think you'd be used to...

Living in Orillia, I'd think you'd be used to April snows. Aren't the fish huts still out on Lake Simcoe? :lol: Hope the May long weekend is snow-free.

Heading out to Nfld. first week of June...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 03-10-2016, 01:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,363
Posted By Hans Grim
[QUOTE=Al and Missy;1760138] Is this normal?...

[QUOTE=Al and Missy;1760138]

Is this normal? I was always comfortable with stopping the 25; the brakes were so good it seemed like the truck stopped almost as well with the trailer as without. ...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 02-29-2016, 11:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,358
Posted By Hans Grim
[QUOTE=J. Morgan;1755677]I don't know, I kind...

[QUOTE=J. Morgan;1755677]I don't know, I kind like not being trendy. ;)

That is a great look IMO.
Forum: Photography 02-03-2016, 12:20 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,247
Posted By Hans Grim
Oastler Provincial Park Ontario Sept. 2015

Reflection of a sunset at the campsite
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-30-2016, 11:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,514
Posted By Hans Grim
Until last year I towed my 29' 1993 Excella with...

Until last year I towed my 29' 1993 Excella with a 2006 Ford Explorer V8. Took it all across Canada coast to coast and up to the Yukon and Alaska. Some white knuckle moments in the Rockies but no...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-11-2015, 12:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,271
Posted By Hans Grim
253715 Trying to attach image

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Trying to attach image
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-11-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,271
Posted By Hans Grim
Try that again?!?!

Try that again?!?!
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 12-11-2015, 12:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 9,271
Posted By Hans Grim
Since our SUV was already equipped with a roof...

Since our SUV was already equipped with a roof rack, this seemed like a simple solution, still leaving room inside for all the stuff we needed thru Yukon and Alaska.

Best of luck on your travels.
Forum: Our Community 12-06-2015, 10:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,354
Posted By Hans Grim
[QUOTE=nvestysly;1719853]Welcome to Air Forums! ...

[QUOTE=nvestysly;1719853]Welcome to Air Forums!

My suggestion is a center bath, rear twin bed arrangement. The twin bed arrangement can easily be modified to include bunk beds so that will suit...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-15-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,495
Posted By Hans Grim
Our Sierra 2500 is the extended cab version, so...

Our Sierra 2500 is the extended cab version, so two up front and three in the back. HOWEVER: the folks in the back need to be pretty small and have really good posture. Since there's only two of us,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-15-2015, 03:35 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,495
Posted By Hans Grim
For what its worth

We've had the 29' foot Excella for almost 10 years now and been towing it with a 2006 Ford Explorer 4 X 4 with the 4.6 litre V-8. The AS plate shows a weight of 6800 pounds, however going over scales...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-27-2015, 12:13 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,612
Posted By Hans Grim
Hi Jeff, Just saw your post. Fantastic...

Hi Jeff,

Just saw your post. Fantastic images I'm sure made even better by the freedom and isolation.
You seem satisfied with your Tundra towing your 28'AS. You state your AS weight at 7,000 lbs....
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 05-22-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,697
Posted By Hans Grim
Roll up your sleeves and get to it. There's some...

Roll up your sleeves and get to it. There's some work to be done. You'll be able to get lots of help here as things progress.

Congratulations on your acquisition!:clap:
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-05-2015, 08:34 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 28,138
Posted By Hans Grim
Hensley WD

I agree with RAH. Experiment a bit with the geometry of the hitch using the stinger. You'll quickly see how tight a turn the Hensley can acommodate, which may not be the same said for the AS or TV....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-28-2015, 09:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,190
Posted By Hans Grim
23D or 25 Twin with Tahoe or Expedition?

I've put about 20,000 miles on our unit over the last 5 years. It's seen Nova Scotia and P.E.I. and Quebec on the east coast as well as B.C., Yukon and Alaska. Much of it has been highway travel,...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-28-2015, 05:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,608
Posted By Hans Grim
Airstream pop-ups.

Thanks Janet. Life's so easy after one finds out what to do.
Much appreciate your response.
Forum: Tires 04-27-2015, 05:10 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 13,227
Posted By Hans Grim
LT Tire survey

Switched to LT's a few years back but kept them 15". (LT 235/75R15 HNUL BN4X 2211 104/101R). Since then they've seen Nova Scotia and PEI on the east coast and Yukon and Alaska on the west coast....
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-27-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,608
Posted By Hans Grim
Airstream Daily

Just got 50 new topics. And haven't seen the pop-up yet. Somebody actually doing some good? :bounce:
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 04-27-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,608
Posted By Hans Grim
Airstream daily

Same thing here. No daily topics for the last 4 or 5 days. And ditto about that annoying pop-up. Keeps showing up, hijacking the keyboard input and slowing the system down:angry: Nonsense:bash:
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-26-2015, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By Hans Grim
Hensley jack shaft

Using a nutsplitter to break both collars was eventually the only way to remove them. Once accomplished the rest was pretty easy. The 3/16 allen key in the inside collar on the shaft was easy to find...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-25-2015, 05:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 28,138
Posted By Hans Grim
Hensley

I agree with you Earl, I prefer the solid stinger to the adjustable PP version however changing TV's could get costly on the shipping side. Thankfully I don't change TV's that often. My HAHA is 21...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-25-2015, 08:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By Hans Grim
Question RAH, Once I downloaded the manual and started...

RAH,
Once I downloaded the manual and started going through it, it dawned on me that there's many components that take quite a bit of abuse over the years which raised a couple of questions:
1....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-23-2015, 07:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By Hans Grim
I'm still trying to back out the 5/32 set screw...

I'm still trying to back out the 5/32 set screw to get the stay collar off so I can remove the jack.
Seems to be a few years (decades) worth of paint on it.
Might take a little longer than 2...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-23-2015, 05:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By Hans Grim
I still haven't gotten to following Terry's...

I still haven't gotten to following Terry's instructions yet since now its not simply raining anymore but the unit is covered in snow:-(
However, the solution is disconnecting the bottom of the jack...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-21-2015, 12:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By Hans Grim
Hey Brian, You were spot on about Terry at...

Hey Brian,

You were spot on about Terry at Hensley. Solved the problem right away. All I've got to do is go outside and follow his instructions. (Once the rain mebbe stops for a while)

Have a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-21-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,758
Posted By Hans Grim
Hensley jack shaft

Hi all,

New to the forum.
Been searching for info on Hensley Arrow but haven't yet found what I'm looking for. I've had the '93 30' AS Excella for 6 years with the original Hensley and hauled it...
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