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Airdelroy · 08-21-2021, 07:44 AM

Howdy Folks!

Ive been lurking for a while, but just wanted to introduce myself before I started blasting away with questions.

im brand new to RVing (tent camper) and recently bought a 345 that I am excited to get to know, maintain, and even improve. The AS is in very good condition. I have already completed a few minor projects along with a "required" upgrade to the lounge flooring.

Minor projects include:
Replacing the fridge brain
Fixing the inside/outside temp gauge (well, inside works now)
New shower curtain
Front windshield reflective screen

Flooring:
Our recent snowmageddon was kind enough to uncover a manufacturing defect and soaked the carpet in the main living area. Looks like someone was not careful when installing the carpet and slit the ice maker pipe slightly for about 4 inches. I now have cheap laminate that looks WAY better than the carpet. Too bad it was going to be a giant job to rip out all the carpet in there. Will save that for another day.

We did take it out on our first adventure a few weeks ago. A whole 2 miles to a local RV park just to make sure we knew how to run stuff, test stuff out, etc. Was a great way to break into RVing!

Aaron

Rich W · 08-21-2021, 12:11 PM

Hi Aaron, greetings from Kentucky and welcome to the forum. I love to see the 345s. They are great looking ASs. Post a couple of pictures if find a minute.

PeterH-350LE · 08-21-2021, 07:44 PM

Hi Aaron, welcome aboard and greetings from down the road in Austin. I think I know which 345 you bought and as far as I now its in real good condition. Post some pictures of that beauty

Airdelroy · 08-22-2021, 05:31 AM

Couple pics from our first outing and one from the inside with the new floor. Next trip we are planning to go a whole 10 miles away!

Aaron

1987_345 · 08-22-2021, 06:10 AM

Hi Aaron, and welcome to the forum. That is a good looking rig!. Congratulations. Many memories headed your way!

Rich W · 08-22-2021, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Airdelroy

Couple pics from our first outing and one from the inside with the new floor. Next trip we are planning to go a whole 10 miles away!

Aaron

Thanks for the pics; a very nice AS 345. Go around the block a few times, make it 12 miles.

cmadmaxman · 08-22-2021, 11:03 AM

Welcome to the forum Aaron. Great looking coach![emoji106]
Lots of information here and great members that "Have been there and done that". Great Airstream addicts that have great information and willing to help.
Have fun with it!

Mike1997 · 08-22-2021, 03:29 PM

Congrats on the new purchase!! Hope to see you in it at some Airstream events. Next summer is the International Rally in Maine. That would be a great trip in the Airstream.

How many miles are on it?

Airdelroy · 08-23-2021, 05:23 AM

Its got just under 40k miles on it. Havent checked the generator, but it fires easily and runs great.

Issues Ill have to tackle in the coming months:
Ice maker doesnt work
Fridge doesnt run on gas
Engine AC doesnt work
Fresh water fill level doesnt work
Outside air temp doesnt work

I figure Ill need something to do while Im "relaxing" at some camp ground. So, Ill mostly plan to work on these during those weekends.

Ive also started building a desk I saw that Magnet created for the front passenger seat. Great idea!

Aaron