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Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-18-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 10,730
Posted By stephenb
I love how you have to go into a menu on the...

I love how you have to go into a menu on the touch screen to open the glove box.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-23-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,034
Posted By stephenb
Just get one of these

https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ft-telescoping-flag-pole-kit-64342.html
Forum: On The Road... 05-30-2021, 05:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,826
Posted By stephenb
https://youtu.be/7VbMZdBA4fs

https://youtu.be/7VbMZdBA4fs
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-14-2021, 01:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,742
Posted By stephenb
I use a couple of these. Got them at Walmart and...

I use a couple of these. Got them at Walmart and they have a spout that works like it was designed to fit a camper freshwater filler inlet. Fits perfectly. Sometimes I fill the tanks and use if...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-09-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,661
Posted By stephenb
I did the same. Super quiet now. Easy swap.

I did the same. Super quiet now. Easy swap.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-19-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,034
Posted By stephenb
It’s not the horse power you need, it’s the...

It’s not the horse power you need, it’s the torque. And the VW can maintain that torque in high altitude because it’s turbocharged. My 2013 TDI pulled my 25’ FB effortlessly through several Rocky...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-10-2020, 01:59 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,773
Posted By stephenb
Andy set up my 2013 TDI Toureag to tow my 25’...

Andy set up my 2013 TDI Toureag to tow my 25’ airstream. I towed that rig 5,000 miles through the mountains of the west, down the pch’s twists and turns and back home. It towed wonderfully. I now...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-20-2017, 03:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,322
Posted By stephenb
That's too bad Seymour. Those things seem to...

That's too bad Seymour. Those things seem to happen at the most worst times.

I bought my tank from an airstream dealer and had it dropped shipped to me. $219 plus $80 for shipping and I had it...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-16-2017, 10:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,322
Posted By stephenb
I thought of using that but there was no way...

I thought of using that but there was no way possible to put the inside piece in position to tighten them together. And yeah the spin welding thing looked easy but jigs were pricey and it's a one...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-15-2017, 05:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,322
Posted By stephenb
Work it out. The sensor just needs to be sensing...

Work it out. The sensor just needs to be sensing water pressure at a low spot in the system. I t'd of the drain lol be and reinstalled the tank. Everything works great again.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-13-2017, 08:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,207
Posted By stephenb
My Journey adding AGM Batteries

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f449/moving-battery-under-bed-25fb-154127.html
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-12-2017, 09:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,322
Posted By stephenb
Should have mentioned that in my first post. I'd...

Should have mentioned that in my first post. I'd have to ship it some where. Nobody in Kansas does this kind of work.:sad:
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-12-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,322
Posted By stephenb
Adding 1" female fitting to freshwater tank

Hello Airstream Freaks,

I recently had a leak in my 2011 25fb freshwater tank so I dropped the tank and had a crack in the fitting of my suction side.

I ordered a new tank from an airstream...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-20-2017, 07:48 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,617
Posted By stephenb
It's been working great! I took my rig out for...

It's been working great! I took my rig out for about a month along the west coast and did a combination of Rv campgrounds and boondocking. Everything worked perfectly. Ran my heater two nights in...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-13-2016, 10:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,617
Posted By stephenb
Smile You know I just couldn't figure out were and how...

You know I just couldn't figure out were and how to run the wire for the monitor. I figured the charger converter was there why not. It is a little bit of a pain reading the monitor from where I...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-13-2016, 10:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,617
Posted By stephenb
As per lewisters recommendation I bought 4 gauge...

As per lewisters recommendation I bought 4 gauge welding cable and made connections. The welding cable was really easy to manipulate.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-12-2016, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,617
Posted By stephenb
Yep

Yep
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-10-2016, 02:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,617
Posted By stephenb
Ok. I did it. Took out my OEM Intrastate Batts...

Ok. I did it. Took out my OEM Intrastate Batts and put in a couple Lifeliners. GPL-6tc's to be specific. Also upgraded my converser/charger to a pd4655.
Then I got crazy on amsolar's website and...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By stephenb
ok. Is it easy to run the wiring down from there?

ok. Is it easy to run the wiring down from there?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,217
Posted By stephenb
Victron 702 Placement

Got a victron 702 battery monitor and was going to install it this weekend.
I'm also installing two 6 volt lifelines under my bed in my 2011 25 FB flying cloud.

Anyone have any ideas on battery...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2016, 12:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By stephenb
But is it connected to the ground bar?

But is it connected to the ground bar?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-03-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,055
Posted By stephenb
Ground Bar

I'm installing a new converter/charger in my 2011 25fb. I'm supposed to put the green wire in the ground bar. Did I do it right?
Forum: Boondocking 07-23-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,891
Posted By stephenb
No need to check in. There's no office or...

No need to check in. There's no office or anything. Just dispersed camping in a public Forrest.

https://www.campendium.com/washington-gulch-road
Forum: Boondocking 07-22-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,891
Posted By stephenb
Crested Butte

I hate telling anybody about this spot. I'm kinda selfish and it can fill up although its nothing like a pay rv park where campers are inches apart.

Ok. here it is. minutes away from the cutest...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-22-2016, 06:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,617
Posted By stephenb
Moving Battery under Bed 25FB

Hey Airstreamers, I just got back from wildcamping/boondocking in lovely Crested Butte and need some help with electrical.

We had a great time and were off grid for four days. We ran mainly off of...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-22-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,130
Posted By stephenb
Smile Battery Relocation Help

Hey Airstreamers, I just got back from wildcamping/boondocking in lovely Crested Butte and need some help with electrical.

We had a great time and were off grid for four days. We ran mainly off of...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-21-2016, 12:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,149
Posted By stephenb
Is the progressive dynamics unit ok to use with...

Is the progressive dynamics unit ok to use with agm's or is something better?
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-21-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,824
Posted By stephenb
Back to the threads title.

I got two Yamaha EF2000iv2's for $831.95 a piece. Got the Parallel Power RV Cables for $84.95 and shipping was $69.51. No Tax.

Total was $1818.36

RV Parts Nation

Hope the math is right.:bb:
Forum: Tires 04-13-2016, 03:32 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
Ok. So in three year or 5-12,000 miles I'll...

Ok. So in three year or 5-12,000 miles I'll expect to replace the. That may not be a manufactures limit but it does limit the use of these tires.

Check out the tread depth on these Carlisle's....
Forum: Tires 04-13-2016, 01:05 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
I know! The mileage thing is just unbelievable!...

I know! The mileage thing is just unbelievable! You'd think an ST tire would outperform a truck tire but it's just not so.

I finally got the trailer de-winterized and went through all the...
Forum: Tires 04-11-2016, 03:34 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
oops was making a post on my iPhone and it didn't...

oops was making a post on my iPhone and it didn't look like it went through so I made another one.
Forum: Tires 04-11-2016, 11:30 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
I really really trust Andy at CanAm. He set me up...

I really really trust Andy at CanAm. He set me up with an awesome tow package on my Touareg and I know they've put the time into testing these tires so that's what I'm going with.

Just a side...
Forum: Tires 04-11-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
I really really trust Andy at CanAm. He set me up...

I really really trust Andy at CanAm. He set me up with my hitch on my Touareg and it works flawlessly. They've done the hard work in testing these tires to know how they perform. Had a friend try to...
Forum: Tires 04-09-2016, 09:13 AM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
16" Sendel Wheels & 16" Michelin LTX Tires

If you have 15's I'd stay with those. The 16" E range tire is too harsh riding and will cause a lot of movement of things in the Airstream and also contribute to loosened rivets etc. The other bonus...
Forum: Tires 04-08-2016, 11:32 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,685
Posted By stephenb
Maybe this will give you peace of mind. It's from...

Maybe this will give you peace of mind. It's from my airstream guru in Canada at can-am.

Hi Stephen

For your Airstream the best tire to use is a Michelin P235/75R x 15" XL (extra load). This...
Forum: Tires 04-08-2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
So switz, how do you like the tires on your 25??

So switz, how do you like the tires on your 25??
Forum: Tires 04-08-2016, 10:15 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
I think for my 25fb I'm going with 15's and not...

I think for my 25fb I'm going with 15's and not 16's per my Canadian airstream guru. Got this email from him today.



Stephen,

For your Airstream the best tire to use is a Michelin P235/75R...
Forum: Tires 04-07-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 688
Views: 171,841
Posted By stephenb
Hey switz great info on the whole tire/wheel...

Hey switz great info on the whole tire/wheel upgrade. I've got a 2012 flying cloud 25FB and need tires. I was looking at the 16" upgrade with the Michelin tires but am I to understand you used 15" on...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-05-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,690
Posted By stephenb
Yep got it right then. Thanks all!

Yep got it right then. Thanks all!
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-05-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,690
Posted By stephenb
Can't remember how the batteries were wired!

Hey there, new air streamer and when I put my 2012 25fb flying cloud in storage for the winter I took the batteries out and put them on a smart charger in my garage. I took a pic of how they were...
Forum: Trailer Values 09-18-2015, 06:58 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,375
Posted By stephenb
Thanks all for the info! I've just started making...

Thanks all for the info! I've just started making calls. Wish me luck! I'll try to post how it all goes.
Forum: Trailer Values 09-16-2015, 05:24 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,375
Posted By stephenb
Big Discount on NEW 2014 25fb?

Yep. I'm a newb here. But what an AWESOME website to get educated on all things Airstream!

Im looking for a new as possible 25FB. I found a NEW 2014 flying cloud 25fb. I know that this time of...
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