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Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-16-2023, 06:57 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,205
Posted By jake74
Looking at my local airstream dealership Great...

Looking at my local airstream dealership Great American RV online inventory they have lots. They are discounting 22% online so I’d imagine you could get 25% off in person ready to buy.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-16-2023, 08:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,002
Posted By jake74
If your willing to travel I seen great american...

If your willing to travel I seen great american rv here in Alabama has alot of 27 footers in stock. I'm not sure if they have exactly what you're looking for but I'm sure they have everything listed...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-07-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,205
Posted By jake74
All airstream cares about is dealerships moving...

All airstream cares about is dealerships moving there product. When dealer pays airstream for the unit it’s there’s to sell for what ever they want to. The S in MSRP is suggested.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-17-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,205
Posted By jake74
They are piling up at my local dealerships here...

They are piling up at my local dealerships here in Alabama. I bet there are 30 units between the 2 dealerships here. I was gonna order my 30bunk from my local dealer but found one at another out of...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-26-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 50,205
Posted By jake74
I bought my new 2023 30fb bunk a month ago for...

I bought my new 2023 30fb bunk a month ago for 109K. List was 132K. Has all the options and dealer included agm batteries and WD hitch.
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-02-2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,106
Posted By jake74
Thought it was. I buy heavy truck salvage from...

Thought it was. I buy heavy truck salvage from copart and always browse the airstream salvage units.
Forum: Airstream History 08-31-2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,397
Posted By jake74
Not sure about your state but here in Alabama...

Not sure about your state but here in Alabama anything 1982 or older doesn't require a title. You just carry unit to the dmv they check the vin and give you a tag.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-20-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,052
Posted By jake74
The dings on mine kind of bothered me a little...

The dings on mine kind of bothered me a little cause I'm that guy that washed and waxes everything I own and like to keep things perfect but paying less than half of what a 2012 25fb cost used out...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-19-2017, 12:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,052
Posted By jake74
Alabama must be different. I have full coverage....

Alabama must be different. I have full coverage. But it doesn't cover the hail damage that's already there but will cover hail damage to the other panels that are not damaged or any other damage. My...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-19-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,052
Posted By jake74
Dinged airstreams need love too. I would not buy...

Dinged airstreams need love too. I would not buy one that looks like it had a sledge hammer took to it. The little dings on the right side of mine almost blend in with the rivet indentations. It...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 08-19-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,973
Posted By jake74
6.2 and 6.5 diesels used a starter brace. Might...

6.2 and 6.5 diesels used a starter brace. Might can adapt one. Being your starter has staggered mounting bolts I wouldn't worry about a brace. Only time I've ever broke the nose was the engine...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-18-2017, 11:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,052
Posted By jake74
I went and looked at mine in person at the...

I went and looked at mine in person at the salvage pool before purchase. I also bought it directly from the auction not through a middle man that will mark it way up. I saved about 20K over a...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-18-2017, 04:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,052
Posted By jake74
ALFA insurance here in Alabama. They insured a...

ALFA insurance here in Alabama. They insured a few rebuilt vehicles for me all with full coverage. They also insure my house. There a great company and have always payed any claim I've ever had...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-18-2017, 04:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,052
Posted By jake74
I got full coverage on mine with out a problem.

I got full coverage on mine with out a problem.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-18-2017, 03:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 17,052
Posted By jake74
I bought my 2012 25fb from copart a year or so...

I bought my 2012 25fb from copart a year or so ago. It has light hail damage and was really clean and have been really happy with it.Remember they are salvage title so the title has to be converted...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-18-2017, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,106
Posted By jake74
OP I was curious if you bought the one that was...

OP I was curious if you bought the one that was on copart a month or so ago that was in north or South Carolina? Think it was light hail and if I remember it had a dent on passenger side front.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-01-2017, 01:46 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 49,059
Posted By jake74
If I didn't already own a Honda eu300ie I would...

If I didn't already own a Honda eu300ie I would give one a try.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-09-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,739
Posted By jake74
I plug my 2012 25fb into my 20amp home outlet...

I plug my 2012 25fb into my 20amp home outlet every time were getting ready to go camping to run the a/c and get the fridge cold. I let it run for 2 days straight with no issues with a/c set a 70...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-25-2017, 05:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,702
Posted By jake74
My airstream and my class A motorhome are both...

My airstream and my class A motorhome are both stored in my tractor barn. The class A always had problems with mice getting in so sealed everywhere and it slowed them down. I then tried peppermint...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-06-2017, 05:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,164
Posted By jake74
If it's low on oil it will shut off. Also could...

If it's low on oil it will shut off. Also could be a bad oil psi sensor or bad coolant temp sensor. When you crank it cold how long does it run before it shuts off?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-03-2017, 08:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,706
Posted By jake74
I don't own a ecoboost but have a friend that...

I don't own a ecoboost but have a friend that runs a heavy truck shop that uses one for everything around there shop. It's got almost 200,000 hard miles and is not serviced regular and the thing has...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-16-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 26,237
Posted By jake74
WD hitches have there place and it's usually for...

WD hitches have there place and it's usually for the one's that buy there trailer before there tow vehicle. Lot's of folks think man I just dropped all this cash on a trailer and all I got is a jeep...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-16-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 26,237
Posted By jake74
I tow my 2012 25fb with a 2006 f250 4x4 diesel. I...

I tow my 2012 25fb with a 2006 f250 4x4 diesel. I don't use a WD hitch. I've been in heavy crosswind and I tow at 65-70 and it's never done anything that would make me buy one. In fact most of the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-21-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 21,469
Posted By jake74
My old allegro had a 454 and it always idled on...

My old allegro had a 454 and it always idled on 20 and 40 down the road. Ran the dog out of that thing pulling a 16 foot enclosed loaded with quads and dirt bikes. Think your worrying a little to...
Forum: Our Community 11-09-2016, 08:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,492
Posted By jake74
My queen in my 2012 25fb felt like it was made...

My queen in my 2012 25fb felt like it was made out of cardboard and coil springs. Bought one of those memory foam mattress off of amazon that comes vacuum sealed in a box. I couldn't be happier with...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-03-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,823
Posted By jake74
X2 on Honda EU3000. I have a 2012 25FB and the...

X2 on Honda EU3000. I have a 2012 25FB and the Honda pulls the a/c with no problem. It isn't even close to full load as the generator idles down after the a/c starts running.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-27-2016, 07:46 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,657
Posted By jake74
My class A has this same generator in it. It uses...

My class A has this same generator in it. It uses a 3 cylinder kubota engine. It is super cheap on fuel and is quite. It will pull 2 a/c units plus some with out issue. Mine is a 6kw quite diesel.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-20-2016, 08:11 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,657
Posted By jake74
My 3000eui Honda pulls my 13,500btu a/c unit with...

My 3000eui Honda pulls my 13,500btu a/c unit with ease. It sips gas and is so very quite. It is very high quality. I looked at all the other brands and thought why try to save a few hundred bucks on...
Forum: Our Community 08-28-2016, 08:50 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 8,411
Posted By jake74
Just bought my 2012 25fb a month or so ago. I'm...

Just bought my 2012 25fb a month or so ago. I'm 36 years old.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-25-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,056
Posted By jake74
I bought one,did anyone else buy one? It has...

I bought one,did anyone else buy one? It has already shipped so should be here in a few days. Hope it arrives in good condition being it's coming from California to Alabama.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-24-2016, 07:42 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,056
Posted By jake74
Honda EU3000is on ebay

Found a place on ebay selling 3000is generators for $1649.00 with free shipping. That's the cheapest I've seen them. If I'm not suppose to post this here please remove or delete. ...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2016, 11:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,196
Posted By jake74
Drain stopped up on my old raptor toyhauler a/c...

Drain stopped up on my old raptor toyhauler a/c and it dripped water like crazy in the floor. Got up on roof and unstopped it then all was good. My AS drain is in front of passenger tire.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-19-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,196
Posted By jake74
Probably dri air z. Stuff works great. I use it...

Probably dri air z. Stuff works great. I use it in my AS and my MH. You won't believe how much water it will collect out of the air.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-13-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jake74
Got the AS finished up today. Fixed the...

Got the AS finished up today.

Fixed the rubber beading in the front window protectors. It was starting to come out. A few tasty beverages helped me....
Forum: Member Introductions 08-12-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jake74
I was watching the Olympics and couldn't figure...

I was watching the Olympics and couldn't figure out what had happened to some of the swimmers with all those big red circles on them. The next day they did a short piece on the process that causes...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-11-2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jake74
Thanks. That is exactly where I was planning on...

Thanks. That is exactly where I was planning on going for its first outing.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-11-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jake74
I've had bbq from just about everywhere and...

I've had bbq from just about everywhere and southern bbq is still my favorite.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-11-2016, 10:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jake74
But college football is one of the few things we...

But college football is one of the few things we have to brag about here in Alabama.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-11-2016, 08:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jake74
Thanks. She's at home today giving the AS a good...

Thanks. She's at home today giving the AS a good cleaning so maybe she will get more acquainted with it lol. Oh I'm keeping it I've wanted one for years and finally have one. We are headed out to...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-10-2016, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jake74
Thanks everyone. I really like it my wife on the...

Thanks everyone. I really like it my wife on the other hand says it's to small. We also have a 38 ft class a diesel and she has gotten use to it. But I think she will come around or at least I hope...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-09-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,408
Posted By jake74
Hello from Alabama

Been here for a while just haven't posted. I've been looking for an airstream for a while and finally bought one. My father and I own a big truck salvage yard so we buy some of our salvage from...
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