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10-25-2018, 01:04 AM
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#821
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Rivet Master
2018 Interstate Lounge Ext
LV
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,580
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Originally Posted by Mansderm161
The Interstates are arriving. There are more. We are a bit scattered. Alumalina will be a great rally!
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MANSDERM161 - WOW, looking like nice weather. Can't wait to attend some of these rallies next year when we head east & midwest.
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10-25-2018, 06:13 AM
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#822
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
League City
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,139
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Mansderm - for us non-rally folks, can you summarize what actually happens at these things? People arrive, park without obvious hook-ups, and do what, exactly? Engage in what activities?
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10-25-2018, 02:16 PM
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#823
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
, South Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 892
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First, you meet awesome people. It's like one big family. If you have any problems which I did (black tank valve would not open) there are people who jump in to help. There are close to 300 airstreamers here and every model and many welcome you in to see their rig. There are social and educational programs and some pot luck. People from all over states and canada. Some crafts for sale, vendors here, prizes. Will definitely come again next year.
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10-25-2018, 02:17 PM
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#824
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
, South Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 892
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I tried to send pic of schedule but its not picking up
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10-25-2018, 02:20 PM
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#825
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
, South Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 892
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Schedule and seminars
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10-25-2018, 05:40 PM
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#826
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Rivet Master
2018 Interstate Lounge Ext
LV
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mansderm161
Schedule and seminar
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MANSDERM161 - chuckled at when I saw "Group Therapy" on the schedule. I think I may need that session Like the 'supper' part too. I am more of a 'supper' person than 'dinner' person.
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10-27-2018, 07:48 PM
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#827
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4 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Grand Tour
Lake Oswego
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 418
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Sumner Lake SP, NM
Great low cost dispersed camp option. Lots of space; very peaceful.
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10-28-2018, 09:43 AM
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#828
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2 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Salem
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 31
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Post Lew Farber Additions
solar panels x 4 (note shorter vent under panel #2)
2000W inverter/charger + BMS
Li Fe PO4 batteries x 2
WeBoost (modified internal antenna)
AC soft start
internal CH3CH2CH3 switch
and now lots of off-grid power
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost
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10-28-2018, 11:34 AM
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#829
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
League City
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,139
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RC-AV8R
solar panels x 4 (note shorter vent under panel #2)
2000W inverter/charger + BMS
Li Fe PO4 batteries x 2
WeBoost (modified internal antenna)
AC soft start
internal CH3CH2CH3 switch
and now lots of off-grid power
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Another STEM person, obviously.
Just last night, my husband had me punch out a new P-Touch label for our electrical control board's newest switch, and he didn't want to use the common speech word. He wanted C3H8 (it's easier to fit that label next to a switch vs. the longer CH3CH2CH3).
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10-28-2018, 12:05 PM
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#830
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2 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Salem
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by InterBlog
Another STEM person, obviously.
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Close. Retired organic chemist (D. Phil. Oxford)
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All that is gold does not glitter,
Not all those who wander are lost
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10-28-2018, 12:30 PM
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#831
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Rivet Master
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,879
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RC-AV8R
solar panels x 4 (note shorter vent under panel #2)
2000W inverter/charger + BMS
Li Fe PO4 batteries x 2
WeBoost (modified internal antenna)
AC soft start
internal CH3CH2CH3 switch
and now lots of off-grid power
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RC-AV8R: Congratulations! You now have the Interstate that Airstream should be selling from the factory. The solar, battery and inverter give a whole new independence in using an Interstate.
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2024 Airstream Interstate 19e AWD
Previous: 2013 Airstream Interstate 3500 Ext Lounge
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10-28-2018, 12:36 PM
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#832
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
2018 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
, South Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 892
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Clue me in, what is STEM person.
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10-28-2018, 05:35 PM
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#833
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mansderm161
Clue me in, what is STEM person.
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Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
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I thought getting old would take longer!
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10-29-2018, 06:01 AM
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#834
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
League City
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,139
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RC-AV8R
Close. Retired organic chemist (D. Phil. Oxford)
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C3H8, shorthand, cut-off switch now installed on main control panel (lit button upper right).
For those interested in STEM trivia, the abbreviation "MT" means "empty" in my technical field (environmental compliance and remediation). It probably originated in the waste and/or Superfund sub-fields. People who process large numbers of drums, often while wearing bothersome "moon suits" (Level A, B, or C PPE), don't want to have to take the time to spray paint the entire word "empty" on drums that they have determined need nothing other than a good crushing and recycling. So they shortened it. That adjacent switch saying MT means nothing is wired in there yet.
And of course, "AAPL" is the NASDAQ symbol for Apple Inc. - that's where we have the Apple TV wired.
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10-29-2018, 10:00 AM
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#835
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3 Rivet Member
2017 Interstate Lounge Ext
Plano
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 217
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RC-AV8R
Close. Retired organic chemist (D. Phil. Oxford)
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My son is a freshman at Ole Miss in Engineering. If you see a white AI rolling around Oxford that is us visiting from TX.
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10-29-2018, 12:42 PM
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#836
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Rivet Master
2013 Interstate Coach
Waterloo
, Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,598
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MT/Empty what?
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10-29-2018, 07:47 PM
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#837
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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While I am not a stem person I do like organization and I do like neatness. I must say that is one sexy control panel.
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10-30-2018, 06:16 AM
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#838
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
League City
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 6,139
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Titus
MT/Empty what?
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There's nothing wired into that switch yet - it's empty. So, for instance, if I ever find a security system that I like, it might get wired into it.
For instance, I'm still looking at the Diesel Boss DVR system. Spendy, and apparently not available right now due to pending camera upgrades, but once they get that package improved, I might go for it. Not the type of thing that most people would want, but I drive cross-continent as a solo boondocking female, staying overnight in all manner of parking lots. I'd like to have continuous camera coverage when the engine is not running. I think it would be a deterrent to thems who stalk my Interstate in the middle of the night (and such people certainly do exist).
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10-30-2018, 03:54 PM
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#839
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4 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Grand Tour
Lake Oswego
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 418
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Petrified Forest NP in NM
More Pictures Of Your Interstate....
Sunrise at the south end of the NP boundary.
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11-03-2018, 10:46 PM
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#840
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Rivet Master
2018 Interstate Lounge Ext
LV
, Nevada
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2,580
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Boxster1971
RC-AV8R: Congratulations! You now have the Interstate that Airstream should be selling from the factory. The solar, battery and inverter give a whole new independence in using an Interstate.
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MIKE, RCAV8R - Yes, AS please take note (lots of notes).
Quote:
Originally Posted by RC-AV8R
solar panels x 4 (note shorter vent under panel #2)
2000W inverter/charger + BMS
Li Fe PO4 batteries x 2
WeBoost (modified internal antenna)
AC soft start
internal CH3CH2CH3 switch
and now lots of off-grid power
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RCAV8R - Again, very nice! Your WeBoost modified internal antenna caught my eye. Can you share more details. Been wanting a WeBoost or the SureCall unit mentioned a while back by INTERBLOG. Which type RG cabling goes to the outdoor antenna? We do not use the TV antenna and was not sure if it's RG cabling is sufficient for WeBoost or if I have to fish out a beefier Wilson400. Have not even checked yet which RG the antenna uses.I would be willing to sacrifice not having a TV antenna if I can use it for WeBoost. Since yours is out back, did you have to punch out through the roof?
Quote:
Originally Posted by InterBlog
He wanted C3H8 (it's easier to fit that label next to a switch vs. the longer CH3CH2CH3).
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INTERBLOG - wouldn't LPG or GAS be easier? Ok, ok, I get it's not sophisticated STEM lingo, but it works for the simple man in me
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