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Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-24-2023, 04:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 395
Posted By Powerarrangr
Penguin II A/C evaporator housing

OK, I'm stumped.


After cleaning the coils on my A/C I can't get the plastic evaporator cover to fit and close correctly on the housing. It's rocking front-to-back almost as if the evaporator...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-09-2022, 07:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By Powerarrangr
Magnum 3000 watt Inverter/Charger - Georgia

This is a Magnum Pure Sine Wave inverter/charger with remote control. Works great with large battery banks and can output up to 3000 watts of pure sine wave AC power. Comes with a remote control...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-09-2022, 07:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 220
Posted By Powerarrangr
Solar Controller for sale - Georgia

This is a Blue Sky SolarBoost 2512 iX HV solar controller with shunt. It comes with an IPN ProRemote control panel to monitor battery state of charge, panel voltage, current and more. Completely...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-09-2022, 07:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 234
Posted By Powerarrangr
12 volt 480 Amp Hour battery bank for sale - Georgia

Battery bank is comprised of three 12 volt 160 amp hour Victron Energy batteries. This includes Victron's Battery Management System controller.

These batteries are perfect to run a small shop or...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-25-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 60,598
Posted By Powerarrangr
Just another quick vote of thanks for solving...

Just another quick vote of thanks for solving this issue!


My A/C is getting weak and before throwing in the towel and installing a new unit, I figured I'll clean the coils.


Stripped her...
Forum: Tires 06-19-2019, 09:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,634
Posted By Powerarrangr
Thanks for all the replies! This has been a very...

Thanks for all the replies! This has been a very interesting discussion and I appreciate everybody taking time to share their ideas and experience.

So after doing a little digging I found out that...
Forum: Tires 06-03-2019, 06:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,634
Posted By Powerarrangr
Thanks for all the helpful replies. It is a...

Thanks for all the helpful replies. It is a wonder that the thing didn't explode on my last trip. I do a walk-around at every stop and that includes tire inspection. I'm mystified (and not a little...
Forum: Tires 06-02-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,634
Posted By Powerarrangr
Haha, don't worry, I won't be replacing with...

Haha, don't worry, I won't be replacing with marathons! I have (Bridgestone?) Primewell tires on the rears and they're doing great. The GYMs they replaced were flatting constantly so I got fed up and...
Forum: Tires 06-02-2019, 11:43 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,634
Posted By Powerarrangr
Extreme Tire Wear. Cause?

Hi all, hope everyone is 'streaming smoothly!

I've encountered an extremely uneven wear pattern on one of my 2015 GYMs. Pictured is the right front tire on my 2015 25' FC. This tire, and its mate...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 05-19-2017, 06:28 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 603
Posted By Powerarrangr
Four 225/75R16 LTX Tires on Sendel Rims with TPMS!

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

If you're wanting to make the switch to LTX tires on your...
Forum: On The Road... 05-06-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 919
Posted By Powerarrangr
The one by BWI Airport is called BWI Indoor Boat...

The one by BWI Airport is called BWI Indoor Boat & RV Storage. It's located in Glen Burnie, MD which is right by the airport. I stored my 2015 25' FC there for several months while I was...
Forum: Tires 11-15-2016, 07:18 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 172,704
Posted By Powerarrangr
Hey, thanks for all of the replies! Brakes...

Hey, thanks for all of the replies!

Brakes and bearings don't appear to get too hot when rolling. I re torqued the Nev-R-Lube bearings to make sure things were rolling smoothly. Didn't really see...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-15-2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By Powerarrangr
Haha, Lew originally recommended that location...

Haha, Lew originally recommended that location and I wanted to use that space for storage because of the access door. So the batteries are a foot or two farther forward which increased my tongue...
Forum: Tires 10-14-2016, 01:53 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 172,704
Posted By Powerarrangr
Hate to say it, but after a trip on the Michelin...

Hate to say it, but after a trip on the Michelin LTX tires, I've gone back to the 15" GYMs for the time being...

Made a trip from the Baltimore area to the Atlanta area and back, I-81/77/85. It...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-04-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By Powerarrangr
Yes and yes - actually it's a 30A breaker/switch....

Yes and yes - actually it's a 30A breaker/switch. Lew used #6 AWG cable from the combiner box on the roof down to the controller. Thicker cable is needed for longer runs between the combiner box and...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 08-24-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,931
Posted By Powerarrangr
This is perfect! I just installed a Lambright...

This is perfect! I just installed a Lambright recliner in my 25' FB and want to build and install a table very similar to yours. I thought about a free standing drop leaf folding table, but then you...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-04-2016, 01:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,342
Posted By Powerarrangr
You're right, I'm probably making a mountain out...

You're right, I'm probably making a mountain out of a molehill, but a tongue weight at 20% of the trailer weight really surprised me, especially since there's nothing else stored under the bed yet....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2016, 08:22 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,342
Posted By Powerarrangr
Thanks so much to all of you for your sage...

Thanks so much to all of you for your sage advice! I'm open to all ideas.

Here's a breakdown of the weights taken:

1st pic: truck alone
Steer - 4000
Drive - 3280
Trailer - N/A
...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-02-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,342
Posted By Powerarrangr
Well, I found the problem...

...my tongue weight is 1350 lbs!! :eek:

The rig was weighed with both propane tanks full, fresh tank full, grey and black tanks empty. Full tank of fuel in the truck, not much else in the bed....
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 06-29-2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,756
Posted By Powerarrangr
Update on the screens

Well, I had a nice chat with Craig at Airstream. He said they were back logged through August. He asked for pictures so I took a bunch for him.

He's sending me a packet of bug fuzz (that appears...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-28-2016, 07:44 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,342
Posted By Powerarrangr
Wow, I really appreciate all of the responses to...

Wow, I really appreciate all of the responses to this thread!

I don't have much time, I'll try to address everything - bear with me...:o

To recap, I adjusted the hitch on smooth, level...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-26-2016, 08:55 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,342
Posted By Powerarrangr
Thanks for all the great replies! Yes, I do...

Thanks for all the great replies!

Yes, I do need to weigh the rig now. Hope to do it soon - there's a CAT scale near me but the folks who run it are not very helpful (full price for reweigh, etc.)...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-25-2016, 02:49 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,342
Posted By Powerarrangr
Help, I think I'm overhitched!

When I took delivery of my 2015 25’ FC FB, the dealer installed an Equal-i-zer hitch with #1000 bars. My 2007 Dodge Ram 2500 already rides like a lumber wagon and I realized right away that the bars...
Forum: Tires 06-20-2016, 04:38 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 172,704
Posted By Powerarrangr
Well, I took the plunge. Thanks to everyone on...

Well, I took the plunge. Thanks to everyone on this thread for putting so much great information in one place!

Ended up installing four SenDel T02 16" rims and four Michelin LTX 255/75R16 tires...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-05-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By Powerarrangr
Front axle is 3,270 lbs, rear is 2,440. About 830...

Front axle is 3,270 lbs, rear is 2,440. About 830 lbs difference. I'd like to see closer to half that, but I might be dreaming. The conversion added about 450 lbs and most of that weight is due to...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-03-2016, 06:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By Powerarrangr
I was on the fence about getting a generator, but...

I was on the fence about getting a generator, but the idea of recharging my batteries from THE SUN really was the deciding factor. I haven't gone full time yet and when I do I hope to be able to...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 06-02-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,756
Posted By Powerarrangr
This is great - thanks for the replies! As...

This is great - thanks for the replies!

As far as I can tell the screens are held in by the flanges with screws. Trivial matter to pop them out and glue in new fuzzy. However on closer inspection...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-01-2016, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,746
Posted By Powerarrangr
A professional solar installation!

A big THANKS to Lewster here on the forums! He did an outstanding job installing a 'boondocking' solar upgrade for me back in February.

After reading a bunch about solar upgrades here and...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 06-01-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,756
Posted By Powerarrangr
Gaps in window screens

Hi, I hope everybody is getting some good adventure on!

I bought my 25' FC FB new last fall with the intention of full-timing after retirement. I've put the trailer through it's paces and so far...
Forum: Tires 04-10-2016, 08:14 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 172,704
Posted By Powerarrangr
This thread is great - Ray, thanks for starting...

This thread is great - Ray, thanks for starting this discussion!

I'm about to purchase new tires and wheels (and balancers and TPMS) for my 2015 25' Flying Cloud FB. I also wondered not only about...
Forum: On The Road... 01-25-2016, 06:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,210
Posted By Powerarrangr
30" here in Baltimore (right by BWI). ...

30" here in Baltimore (right by BWI).

Finally got dug out today and went to borrow a friend's snowblower. I'm quite impressed at how well the highway department kept up with the snow - the main...
Forum: On The Road... 12-04-2015, 05:13 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,366
Posted By Powerarrangr
Oh man, don't even get me started on Perseus - he...

Oh man, don't even get me started on Perseus - he and I were soul mates! Miss him acutely. But it's true that black cats have distinct personalities, as do torties and others. He'll be quite happy...
Forum: On The Road... 12-02-2015, 07:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,366
Posted By Powerarrangr
Wow, thanks for all of the great replies! ...

Wow, thanks for all of the great replies!

Blackie has a Kitty Holster (they are the absolute bomb, BTW) but he hasn't acclimated very well. If you've ever stuck masking tape down a cat's back,...
Forum: On The Road... 11-26-2015, 06:19 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,366
Posted By Powerarrangr
Help!

My rescue cat, Blackie hate, hate, hates the new trailer (2015 25' FB FC). After hanging out for a few afternoons, we spent a night in the driveway, litter box under the bed, Feliway diffusers going...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-12-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 598
Views: 243,381
Posted By Powerarrangr
Who needs a backup camera?

Backup cameras are expensive and prone to failure. I travel solo. I always had a helluva time lining up my hitch with the coupler - GOAL, GOAL, GOAL. Hooking up a tractor-trailer is way easier in...
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