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Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-26-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,031
Posted By Betty Farmer
Can't advise you on anything else, but can do so...

Can't advise you on anything else, but can do so on the pickup. I pulled a 25' Airstream all through the Northeastern mountains with a 1/2 ton Chev Z71, with a tow package with absolutely no...
Forum: Tires 08-26-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,722
Posted By Betty Farmer
Forget the brand. We had specific "trailer"tires...

Forget the brand. We had specific "trailer"tires that our tire person for 25 years deemed suitable. That blowout in a 25 foot cost over $3,000. In a 28 foot we had the same situation that cost us us...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-12-2018, 06:04 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,260
Posted By Betty Farmer
That is someone with more money than sense - or...

That is someone with more money than sense - or it is his work rig which makes a lot of sense in not having to own, insure and upkeep a second tow vehicle. Good looking rig. And, yes, all the extra...
Forum: Our Community 08-07-2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Betty Farmer
Oh my goodness, a wealth of info, Farafield....

Oh my goodness, a wealth of info, Farafield. Thank you, so much.
Forum: Our Community 08-05-2018, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 865
Posted By Betty Farmer
Driving trip Dallas through Vermont

Having difficulty posting to the Airstream Forums - Airstream Daily. I am going to try this one.


My husband and I are planning a trip from the Dallas, TX area through Arkansas, Tennessee,...
Forum: On The Road... 08-05-2018, 04:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 505
Posted By Betty Farmer
Road trip - Dallas to Vermont

I am having difficulty getting a post into Airstream Forums - Airstrem Daily.


I followed the suggestion of Maggie, thank you Maggie, to do the following:


1. Click on Forum Tab.
2. Under...
Forum: On The Road... 08-05-2018, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,768
Posted By Betty Farmer
I plan to make a 2-3 day stop stop in Odon,...

I plan to make a 2-3 day stop stop in Odon, Indiana. Odon is in the Southwestern quadrant of Indiana; northeast of Vincennes and North of Washington, IN and Montgomery.Perhaps in Daviess...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-04-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,260
Posted By Betty Farmer
That was my point. This would be an attention...

That was my point. This would be an attention getter!!!
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-04-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,112
Posted By Betty Farmer
Maggie, I made it. Hopefully it will post. Thank...

Maggie, I made it. Hopefully it will post. Thank you, so much. Betty Farmer
Forum: On The Road... 08-04-2018, 08:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,768
Posted By Betty Farmer
Road trip from Dallas, TX through Vermont

My husband and I will be leaving the area of Dallas, TX, through Northeast Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Missouri, Kentucky into western Indiana.Then through Indiana, Ohio, New York state, in and...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 08-03-2018, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,112
Posted By Betty Farmer
I'm not getting any help from the "help" people....

I'm not getting any help from the "help" people. How do I simply enter a posting to Daily Forums re: a road trip we intend to make; asking for your suggestions of things to see and do between Dallas,...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-03-2018, 03:23 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,590
Posted By Betty Farmer
Just be sure one of you is agile enough to get in...

Just be sure one of you is agile enough to get in and out of the bed with the other person already in bed. That caused us to have to move from a 25 ft Airstream to a 28 ft with a so-called...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-03-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,256
Posted By Betty Farmer
From your post, I am not sure you have purchased...

From your post, I am not sure you have purchased your travel trailer. My concern would not be size any more than bed arrangement. In anything less than a 27/28 foot one of you have to be very agile...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-03-2018, 02:50 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,260
Posted By Betty Farmer
We have owned a 2002 GMC, DuraMax, 1 ton,...

We have owned a 2002 GMC, DuraMax, 1 ton, dually, bought new. We have pulled heavy equipment; a three horse trailer w/ living quarters, - loaded with 3 horses, etc. over all terrains without a...
Forum: On The Road... 08-01-2018, 06:53 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 618
Posted By Betty Farmer
Traveling from Dallas, TX to Vermont

Leaving App. 09-21-2018, traveling through N/E Texas, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky or Missouri into western Indiana.


No particular itinerary planned. Looking for scenery. Two lane roads nor...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-27-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,403
Posted By Betty Farmer
Thank you, I put a 2x4 block on top of the floor...

Thank you, I put a 2x4 block on top of the floor jack, perhaps I got lucky and did not collapse vertical mounting support. I will look for the "jack" logo before I check them this year. Thank you,...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 02-26-2018, 12:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,403
Posted By Betty Farmer
What is it that I do not understand about the...

What is it that I do not understand about the above? I have raised our Airstream - using a simple floor jack placed under the frame and positioned between the two tires on whichever side I needed to...
Forum: On The Road... 02-25-2018, 06:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,140
Posted By Betty Farmer
Thank yu, Mike.

Thank yu, Mike.
Forum: On The Road... 02-23-2018, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,140
Posted By Betty Farmer
To whom do I contact re: the Alaska Caravan.

To whom do I contact re: the Alaska Caravan.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-19-2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,100
Posted By Betty Farmer
Of all the good comments above, plz listen to...

Of all the good comments above, plz listen to Stream racer. We have used an individual tire person for many years with our heavy equipment. He checked the Airstreams tires, that were less than 2...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-17-2017, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,272
Posted By Betty Farmer
You do know there is a difference in vehicle...

You do know there is a difference in vehicle tires and tires specifically for a trailer. Be absolutely the person fro whom you are buying knows that difference.
Forum: On The Road... 06-16-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,635
Posted By Betty Farmer
Duncans, that is the very nicest posting I have...

Duncans, that is the very nicest posting I have ever observed. If you are ever down Texas way you would be welcome to hang out on our farm where we have a creek and ponds to fish in.
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-14-2017, 04:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 14,353
Posted By Betty Farmer
I was surprised, but was able to do a 3" with...

I was surprised, but was able to do a 3" with heavy scissors. Good luck.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-13-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,513
Posted By Betty Farmer
Input on models:

There is not a whole lot about a used one that you cannot determine. Take an ice pick and a hammer, punching holes around the inside walls to be sure there is not rotted wood. Be sure to get down,...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-13-2017, 09:05 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,513
Posted By Betty Farmer
There is not a whole lot about a used one that...

There is not a whole lot about a used one that you cannot determine. Take an ice pick and a hammer, punching holes around the inside walls to be sure there is not rotted wood. Be sure to get down,...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-06-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 11,513
Posted By Betty Farmer
Having the two of you working from your residence...

Having the two of you working from your residence - whatever it is - should be your first consideration. We had a 25' Classic that had the dinette, plus a fold out table which opened in front of the...
Forum: Boondocking 06-01-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 19,861
Posted By Betty Farmer
Buy a used Airstream mainly because you have no...

Buy a used Airstream mainly because you have no idea this is going to work for you and your family - why lose that depreciation - when you drive it off the sales lot. Let your wife check out the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-26-2017, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,756
Posted By Betty Farmer
It was my experience that the lubricant used...

It was my experience that the lubricant used inside the tanks did not help. Before each trip, I try to remember to use steel wool, polishing the pull rods - or whatever the proper name for them is - ...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 05-21-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,282
Posted By Betty Farmer
Go so far as you can with the good advice given...

Go so far as you can with the good advice given above. Most insurance companies will not insure for the resale price of an Airstream. Therefore, watch appraisal numbers vs totaling. We have had no...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-21-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,527
Posted By Betty Farmer
More exposure of Airstream ignorance!!! Exactly...

More exposure of Airstream ignorance!!! Exactly what is the Glycol/Mix; what part of the Airstream trailer does it affect and what else do I need to know about Glycol/Mix ?
Thank you.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 05-18-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,527
Posted By Betty Farmer
Thank you, so much, Motown.Appreciate your...

Thank you, so much, Motown.Appreciate your defining.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 05-17-2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,527
Posted By Betty Farmer
We need a Glossary of terms particular to...

We need a Glossary of terms particular to Airstream. What the heck is a "Wally"?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-01-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,711
Posted By Betty Farmer
Thank you, Wayne G. I did not recognize the set...

Thank you, Wayne G. I did not recognize the set up being a motor home. Should have as our motor home has 4 and this would certainly cut down on the briar patch of wiring.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-28-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,825
Posted By Betty Farmer
Since you are coming to Waco, North Dallas RV,...

Since you are coming to Waco, North Dallas RV, certified Airstream repair, is located in CarrolltonTX. a suburb of North Dallas. They are a bit tricky to get into - with all the construction on...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-28-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,711
Posted By Betty Farmer
Batteries are my bug-a-boo. Our 2005 28' Classic...

Batteries are my bug-a-boo. Our 2005 28' Classic has a switch under the couch that I have been instructed to turn off when parked. Question: since we routinely hook up to electricity when parking at...
Forum: 2008 Safari SE 04-25-2017, 11:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,035
Posted By Betty Farmer
we are in Texas and sold to a Texas family, A...

we are in Texas and sold to a Texas family, A 2005 25' Safari in 2016 for $31,000. It had no repair issues. My problem with the 25' was the layout of the rear bedroom. My husband is not agile,...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-25-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,751
Posted By Betty Farmer
For what I don't know, I try hard to find...

For what I don't know, I try hard to find someone, experienced, whom I do know. We, for years, used Pro-Tire of Denton, TX for all of our equipment. They do everything from small vehicles to the...
Forum: Belly Pans & Banana Wraps 04-24-2017, 11:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,751
Posted By Betty Farmer
Had this happen to us on a 25 ft and a 28 ft -...

Had this happen to us on a 25 ft and a 28 ft - and again, those tires were inspected by a very knowledgeable tire person and were less than 2 years old. The 25' cost app $1,600. to fix; the 28' cost...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-20-2017, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,348
Posted By Betty Farmer
Another display of total ignorance. What the heck...

Another display of total ignorance. What the heck are UPS batteries and why would I want to use them vs other brands?
Forum: On The Road... 04-16-2017, 01:02 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,064
Posted By Betty Farmer
I suppose different strokes for different folks...

I suppose different strokes for different folks as we have traveled the "Million Dollar Highway for 50 years, some of those trips pulling the travel trailer behind a load of four wheelers that we...
Forum: Full-Timing 04-13-2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 36,164
Posted By Betty Farmer
Very good suggestions in the earlier posts. I...

Very good suggestions in the earlier posts. I would add to the buy "used" concept. Patience in finding what you think you want. I started out with a 25 '. Bought a 28' at a good price; sold the 25'...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-05-2017, 02:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,385
Posted By Betty Farmer
Hmmm!!! I will be 83 in December and I pull a 28...

Hmmm!!! I will be 83 in December and I pull a 28 ' Classic all over the USA. My thoughts are your medical condition, including your vision ability - rather than age. My husband has Macular...
Forum: General Appliance Topics 04-05-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,853
Posted By Betty Farmer
Super Trouper, thank you. I had, also, been...

Super Trouper, thank you. I had, also, been trying to get info on the Eesy Start.
Am I to assume that if we have sufficient generator we would not need an Easy Start?We use a 7,000 Honda - just...
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-02-2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,732
Posted By Betty Farmer
Help a newbie!!! 01. What is banana wrap ...

Help a newbie!!! 01. What is banana wrap
02. What is a rub rail?

Thank you.
Forum: Our Community 03-30-2017, 08:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,569
Posted By Betty Farmer
Unless you are a master mechanic, with all the...

Unless you are a master mechanic, with all the work area,tools, etc. stay away from the motor home. Absolutely too much for someone who is not experienced. We have a beautiful 38 ' motor home sitting...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 03-29-2017, 04:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,662
Posted By Betty Farmer
I prefer to contact Airstream by telephone - I...

I prefer to contact Airstream by telephone - I don't want to wait on a return and there is always something that needs to be handled in addition to the 1st concern.

Airstream 1-937-596-6111;...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-25-2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,717
Posted By Betty Farmer
Golly, love your idea. We short legged folks need...

Golly, love your idea. We short legged folks need these. Great place for books, the office stuff we ladies usually take along, pads, pencils, great place to put extra maps, on and on. Brilliant. Our...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-25-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,636
Posted By Betty Farmer
That one would go back to the dealer. I am big on...

That one would go back to the dealer. I am big on determining the cause prior to any repair and there had to be a cause. I had tile buckle in a large, entirely tiled area. Will not be fixed til the...
Forum: On The Road... 03-25-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,444
Posted By Betty Farmer
Approached a valley and saw the most beautiful...

Approached a valley and saw the most beautiful sight I have ever seen. The whole area was just a gorgeous red. It was the right time of day, I am sure. You will enjoy this area very much. Be sure to...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-25-2017, 03:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,668
Posted By Betty Farmer
I, a female, pulled our 25' Sierra all over the...

I, a female, pulled our 25' Sierra all over the Northeastern states with a 1/2 ton Chev Z71, with a tow package - but nothing else, special, that I know of. Did a great job. Just no problems with...
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