What Did You Get For Your Trailer Today?

[WhereStream]

Originally Posted by richard5933

The new ones seem much beefier and the cranks are about 1-1/2" longer. I hope that having them stick out a bit closer to the edge makes it easier to use them. Guess we'll see.

Those look like the ones Airstream switched to in, I think, 2017.

Definitely easier to use.

[richard5933]

Originally Posted by WhereStream

Those look like the ones Airstream switched to in, I think, 2017.

Definitely easier to use.

They are. The older style are NLA.

[Vitaver]

Not today, but since new this year at the dealership, GT27 2021

4 Lithium Iron batteries replacing the 2 AGMs
Solar power package with 3 panels
Direct TV Winegard Traveler roof mounted dish (had to sacrifice the Fantastic by beds)
Weebost cellular signal booster
Lift kit
Pro Pride 3 hitch
Honda 7KW quiet generator able to run both ACs at the same time with power to spare for the microwave or hair dryer
2 Easy Start AC installed up above
LED American Flag snapped on side during camping, attached with vacuum snaps, 110V
I shower liquid soap, shampoo and conditioner dispenser
2 marine grade Hella fans at beds
Sous Vide (Joule)
Single induction cooking stove with 2 corresponding pots (never used yet)
Basic FoodSaver vacuum for the above
Weber grill (branded Airstream, but identical to the standard one)
Dyson 11 vacuum permanently mounted with new AC outlet
Second catch in most drawers and bathroom cabinet
Waggle temperature monitor working with the iPhone to check safety of our dog when we go to events, last last week on F1 in COTA, Austin, TX
Not installed yet: tire pressure monitor for the 4 TT tires
Air Temperature gauge (internal/external)
Blink minicam (it won’t connect to Verizon or ATT hotspots though, frustrating)
Solid, heavy chocks and leveling blocks
Removed and store in the garage the numerous cushions that come with unit that take up so much space and are always in the middle
A cushy bed for our dog in the center of the twin beds (she loves it!)
Surge protector
Electronic sway control acting on the TT tires (did not install them and probably a waste, with the PP3 there is no sway)
A new F250 in order, the 150’s payload limits is being tested with our current TT plus 200 pounds Honda generator and general stuff over the slider bed in the truck, under the Leer topper.
Timbrens on the suspension of the 150 JIC (just in case) till they deliver the F250, got the VIN number already
Bialetti espresso machine: we are nothing without coffee
Tools and spares galore
Snap on (vacuum silicon base) for soap dispensers at galley sink and bathroom
Runner carpet all along the interior, from nightstand to dinette.
3 of my favorite Glocks, we do a lot of dry, disperse camping where our German Shepherd likes to provoke large game, and then runs to us for ‘safety’, followed. Worse, sometimes we overnight in shady KOA or similar parking lots with drunk-looking characters and worse.
Looking for an alternative to the tankless water heater that we thoroughly hate. Ideas?
Paper towel roll hanger for galley
Key box with code with spare set hanging somewhere outside
An improvise set to align and hitch the PP3: painters’ string witch chalk to draw a straight line to the hitch receiver, a dozen white stones to place over that line so are visible with the rear view camera on truck. Sometimes we htich

[PTAZGuy]

I installed a 206 ah SOK LiFePo marine grade battery in my 2021 GT FB e Sistine battery box this week. Wasn’t that difficult and best of all it fits! I added a disconnect switch and a smart shunt. The disconnect allows me the option to absorption mode charge becomes I don’t have a lithium profile converter charger. I can switch it if at home and top off if needed. Happy to answer questions about the effort if there are any.

[TouringDan]

Nice installation. Maybe I’m missing something but if you don’t have a lithium battery converter, how are you going to top off your battery (fully charge it)?

Dan

[PTAZGuy]

Thanks. Good catch. I thought of it and figured my solar controller can top it off. I also have a Victron battery charger I can direct charge if needed. I can just switch the the battery off and use that code whenever I’m hooked up to shore power. That said I will most likely eventually swap out the converter too.

[PB_NB]

Got my segment protectors delivered this week. The Sport does not come with these but we did get some 3M film on the lower segments!

I went with the taller units that cover the front of the trailer rather than the shorter ones that were recommended for our trailer.

The part number for the kit that we got is 109325-100.

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by PTAZGuy

I installed a 206 ah SOK LiFePo marine grade battery in my 2021 GT FB e Sistine battery box this week. Wasn’t that difficult and best of all it fits! I added a disconnect switch and a smart shunt. The disconnect allows me the option to absorption mode charge becomes I don’t have a lithium profile converter charger. I can switch it if at home and top off if needed. Happy to answer questions about the effort if there are any.

Is the battery box 100% waterPROOF?
The 'smart' stuff doesn't play well when wet.

Bob
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[waninae39]

an led Light above the door

[DaveP]

Added stainless steel doors to the water heater and furnace.

[tkowalyk]

Originally Posted by DaveP

Added stainless steel doors to the water heater and furnace.

Where did you get the Stainless Steel covers for the water heater and furnace

[DaveP]

Originally Posted by tkowalyk

Where did you get the Stainless Steel covers for the water heater and furnace

From Airstream. They have a bundled price is you get both and free shipping.

[Vitaver]

Originally Posted by DaveP

From Airstream. They have a bundled price is you get both and free shipping.

I like them, like most men (women too?) I like shiny objects, like chrome use to be trendy in cars.

The potential problem I see is galvanic corrosion, from my sailing days. Two different metals in contact have different corrosion rates with one ‘eating’ the other, that is why you put sacrificial sinks on boats rudders and keels.

In direct contact, aluminum and SS probably have the same effect, especially in the presence of water, more so if salty (better conductor).

[ROBERT CROSS]

Originally Posted by Vitaver

I like them, like most men (women too?) I like shiny objects, like chrome use to be trendy in cars.

The potential problem I see is galvanic corrosion, from my sailing days. Two different metals in contact have different corrosion rates with one ‘eating’ the other, that is why you put sacrificial sinks on boats rudders and keels.

In direct contact, aluminum and SS probably have the same effect, especially in the presence of water, more so if salty (better conductor).

Well, we installed our 'stainless' stuff 14yrs ago,(well before the AS store had them),absolutely no galvanic corrosion, no submersion in saltwater.

The only problem I've ever encountered, a stainless nut or screw in a base metal opposite.

Bob
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[patzele]

Tough to search for this, but does anyone know a part number for adding a rear bumper to a 2016 Bambi Sport 22fb? Airstream says there is such, but parts guy from JC has not returned my call. It’s been done, so can anyone provide info and maybe install info?

[DaveP]

Originally Posted by patzele

Tough to search for this, but does anyone know a part number for adding a rear bumper to a 2016 Bambi Sport 22fb? Airstream says there is such, but parts guy from JC has not returned my call. It’s been done, so can anyone provide info and maybe install info?

Try WoodlandAirstream.com or outofdoorsmart.com. Both are Airstream dealers. JC does not like to deal directly with the consumer.

[gt0553b]

New tongue weight scale from etrailer.

[richard5933]

Saw these aluminum tongue jack stands on a recent thread (can't find it today) and thought that Gertie should have one. Deb got it shipped out super fast, and I'm much happier with this than the plastic one I was using.

[patzele]

Thanks DaveP. Finally found the 2018 thread, too.

[richard5933]

To finish off the tongue on my Excella I added a place to store the WD hitch while we're camping. Just a simple bumper hitch adapter designed for hanging bikes on the rear of SOB