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12-02-2019, 12:12 PM
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Rivets?
1992 29' Excella
2010 22' Interstate
Van By The River
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,381
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Please Hijack This Thread...
...and stay on topic with the other threads you read, to those you contribute, and to those you subscribe to.
Like other threads, this one has no particular topic (for reference see the Off Topic Forum for threads such as Random Thoughts and Any Topic). Any topic is fair game.
The difference between this thread and other threads of random/off-topic nature is you should immediately come to this thread and add your off-topic comments and maybe even add a link to the thread to which you were about to write some unrelated, drivel that the OP doesn't care about.
Example 1)
OP: "How do I repair the water heater in my RV, it has such & such a problem. Or, should I buy a replacement water heater?"
Respondent: "Let me tell you about how my tire blew out and damaged the water heater tank and that ultimately led to a leak in the water heater storage tank and the floor rotted out"
If you are that person responding, you should instead, come to this thread and post your unrelated comments. It will do just a much good (or bad) and everyone else participating in the thread, and staying on topic, will be happy you stopped yourself from hijacking that thread.
This thread, on the other hand, is intended to be hijacked! Don't hijack other threads with your completely unrelated comments.
In the example above there is a tenuous connection between the OP and the respondent. The person responding can say (I guess they believe) their comment is pertinent since it involves a water heater.
How about the next example. We've all seen similar topics and comments and been the recipient of our threads being hijacked..
Example 2)
OP: "I'm considering buying a brand X tow vehicle. I'd like to hear from anyone who has brand X, specifically model Y with feature Z so I can decide if it suits my needs."
Respondent: "I cant' believe that brand X still makes vehicles! They are complete cr@p! I can't imagine why anyone would want model Y, that's old technology! Feature Z?! I have twice feature Z and it's much better!"
So if you're that person... I know I have been from time to time... Come on over hear and hijack this thread.
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Lucius and Danielle
1992 29' Excella Classic / 2010 Interstate
2005 Chevrolet Suburban K2500 8.1L
2018 GMC Sierra K1500 SLT, 6.2L, Max Trailering
Got a cooped-up feeling, gotta get out of town, got those Airstream campin' blues...
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12-02-2019, 01:16 PM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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Okay, I'm game....a posting that I wouldn't want to post in a TV thread....
Ford trucks are garbage, unless under warranty. They require way too many special service tools to work on. Your local mechanic loath's to work on them, (my local mechanic refuses to work on any post square body Ford).
Parts, even if they are the same part, have different part numbers and cost, depending on which trim level you bought; for example, the wing mirror on a Lincoln Mark VIII was identical to a Mercury Cougar's wing mirror, but over 50% more. If your F series truck needs a new caliper, check to see if the lower trim trucks caliper is the same; if it is, I guarantee you the lower trims caliper will be cheaper than the one for your Harley Davidson trim truck. Ford has a "different" part number for the same parts for different trims; that's just plain wrong.[emoji35]
Ford vehicles are designed to be assembled in the lowest amount of time, which means a F-150 comes off the line every 54 seconds. Ford's are NOT designed to be repaired, or disassemble easily. Case in point, mid 2000's F- series super duty diesel fuel injectors......to get all of them out, required you to take apart the front end and remove the cab......for a total of 14 hours charged at $100.00+ per hour to re & re the cab; let alone the $1,000+ per injector; plus installation.
And yet people buy Ford's, why you ask? Because people love the interior of the cab.[emoji849]
Cheers
Sidekick Tony
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Per Mare, Per Terram and may all your campaigns be successful.
“It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose your own.” "Harry S Truman"
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12-02-2019, 03:07 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,775
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Let's talk about people who go out of their way to get upset when a thread is highjacked.
In my opinion, al threads will wander, especially after the original question has been answered a bunch of times. Or the discussion gets boring and needs some excitement. This is life. Those who worry about that must be former assistant principals and possibly, if Tony is correct, drive Fords.
My advice is come to Colorado, visit a dispensary and everything will look so much better and you won't care what happens with threads.
Is Tony correct about Fords? My first car was a '56 Mercury, it was a piece of crap, but it was a car, it was 1959, and the front seat got a lot of use (it was bigger than the back seat). I had a '72 Chevy pickup once and it held up pretty well though it drank gas by the bucket. I never had a Chrysler product because I knew better despite my previous errors. I didn't listen to a mechanic who told me 45 years ago not to buy that Jeep because they are very high maintenance. He was right. So, on to the dispensary....
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Gene
The Airstream is sold; a 2016 Nash 24M replaced it, and it is sold and replaced by a 2017 Thor ACE 27.2 motorhome.
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12-02-2019, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' International
Jim Falls
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 2,387
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I’ve had Fords, Chevys, Chrysler, Pontiac, Buick, Plymouth, Dodge, etc. In my humble opinion they all were about the same as far as maintenance goes. The older cars were definitely cheaper to fix. Fuel pump at $40 on my 1969 Ford LTD vs $700 on my 2000 Olds. Like everything else one person gets a lemon the next gets one that never has anything go wrong. Go figure.
Actually one of the best little cars I had was a GEO Prism hatchback. Ran wonderfully. And I could put my skis in it without a problem.
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12-02-2019, 04:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,023
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I've had several Ford's. Used it to carry a water heater to the dump. Maybe the guy with the water heater problem had the same as mine, except mine was 50 gallons for the house. It had a lot of sediment. Speaking of water heaters I just put new tires on the truck. Got Michelin's. Maybe a Tesla truck would be better.
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12-02-2019, 04:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,999
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Deleted, not as funny as I thought it would be.
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Hittenstiehl
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12-02-2019, 04:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Tommy Bahama
Marana
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 815
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Anyone have an opinion on which weight distribution hitch I should get? Baaaahaaaaahhhhaaaaa
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2018 27FBQ Tommy Bahama - "Indecision" w/Blue Ox SwayPro, Centramatics, Dual EasyStarts, Airstream Connected, Airtug Trailer Tug HD
2012 F250 6.7 Powerstroke King Ranch - "Earl", Centramatics, Viair On Board Air
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12-02-2019, 05:23 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2000 25' Excella
Northern
, California
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 249
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I'll be monitoring this thread closely because I'm interested in traveling to South Succotash, so I'm interested in the best route to take and where to stay.
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12-02-2019, 05:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,999
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I have a really good recipe for succotash casserole that you can make while pulling in a Ford without a weight distribution hitch I can post it here or on all the threads if you'd like.
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Hittenstiehl
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12-02-2019, 06:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,023
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Should I get a F250 or F150? And, front bed or rear bed? Diesel or gas?
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12-02-2019, 08:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Central Florida
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 455
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I have hijacked the OP.
Nvestysly will not be released until the ransom is paid in Airstream dollars or bitcoin.
Too bad so sad.
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Dave
2008 Classic 34
Dodge Ram 2500 Crew Cab CTD
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12-03-2019, 12:02 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl
Deleted, not as funny as I thought it would be.
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That happens to me all the time, but I don't delete them.
If the posts are really bad, I go find a Ford and throw them in the window. My neighbor has a Ford 150 and is now spending $800-900 to fix broken bolts on the manifold. The mechanic said "it happens all the time and happens to Chevies and Dodges too". He didn't mention Toyotas.
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Gene
The Airstream is sold; a 2016 Nash 24M replaced it, and it is sold and replaced by a 2017 Thor ACE 27.2 motorhome.
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12-03-2019, 12:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kscherzi
Should I get a F250 or F150? And, front bed or rear bed? Diesel or gas?
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Depends, what kind of tires do you have on your AS?
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-Rich
Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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12-03-2019, 12:16 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' International
Southeastern MI
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gene
That happens to me all the time, but I don't delete them.
If the posts are really bad, I go find a Ford and throw them in the window. My neighbor has a Ford 150 and is now spending $800-900 to fix broken bolts on the manifold. The mechanic said "it happens all the time and happens to Chevies and Dodges too". He didn't mention Toyotas.
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Most mechanics charge out the wazoo to fix those because they don’t know how to remove the broken studs. My mechanic’s secret is safe with me.
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12-03-2019, 12:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' International
Southeastern MI
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 2,344
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This thread won’t drift properly until someone brings up hogging the left lane, how to be safe when camping, or what you can bring to Canada. And go!
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2018 International Serenity 27' FB
Michelin 16” tires
Hensley Arrow hitch
Tow Vehicle: 2020 F-350 6.7L Diesel
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12-03-2019, 12:54 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Countryboy59
This thread won’t drift properly until someone brings up hogging the left lane, how to be safe when camping, or what you can bring to Canada. And go!
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Many issues have a temporary solution with explosives, though you can't bring them into Canada. But you can bring them to Jackson Center where the shop does a good job compared to dealers. Remember the factory was used to make bazookas in WW II.
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Gene
The Airstream is sold; a 2016 Nash 24M replaced it, and it is sold and replaced by a 2017 Thor ACE 27.2 motorhome.
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12-03-2019, 01:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Any of you mugs using anything other than an EZ-Pride 3/4T coffee maker at 80 PSI - which you switch out every 3 years whether or not you’ve used it - are just nuts!
Moreover - if you haven’t weighed your cat on a bathroom scale at the start of every camping season and adjusted your kitty’s eyes from pointing upwards - please let me know when and where you’re traveling so I can avoid getting in an accident with you!
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12-03-2019, 02:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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If a man and a half
in a day and a half
can cut a cord of wood and a half,
how long would it take for a one-legged grasshopper to kick all the seeds out of a dill pickle?
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-Rich
Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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12-03-2019, 02:37 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richw46
If a man and a half
in a day and a half
can cut a cord of wood and a half,
how long would it take for a one-legged grasshopper to kick all the seeds out of a dill pickle?
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E) all of the above
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12-03-2019, 05:42 PM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,775
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Old man post: this same subject has been the subject of other threads and if you just use the "search" function, you will find something or another.
Young man post (none, they are all trying to pay their student loans and will get a trailer in 75 years.)
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Gene
The Airstream is sold; a 2016 Nash 24M replaced it, and it is sold and replaced by a 2017 Thor ACE 27.2 motorhome.
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