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Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-22-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,117
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up DOT email response...

Looks like we're good to go in NY State (barring I suppose any locally posted restrictions).
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-22-2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up :lol::lol::lol: oh, and nice job on the...

:lol::lol::lol:


oh, and nice job on the set up too!
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 04-19-2024, 07:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,388
Posted By ForteePlus
Wow

Having recently lived in the Olympia area for 20+ years and dealing with condensation (or 'condemnation' as I call it), I surely wouldn’t want insult added to injury and have a leak in my trailer. I...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-19-2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,729
Posted By ForteePlus
Not radically different

In ours is a sewer hose (15’ I think) along with associated elbows, fittings etc, black tank flush hose, cable for TV, manual leveler tool, and some thick gloves. Our Beech Lane levelers go in the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2024, 09:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,117
Posted By ForteePlus
...awaiting an email response

In the meantime I contacted the NYDOT permit division via phone. John passed my message to Tom, the permit supervisor, who did return the call. Speaking to Tom I explained what I have, mentioned...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2024, 06:30 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,117
Posted By ForteePlus
This might be a stretch...

But how about this...

"The width of a vehicle, inclusive of load, shall be not more than ninety-six inches plus safety devices, except that the maximum width of a vehicle, inclusive of load,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-16-2024, 08:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,117
Posted By ForteePlus
ok, now I'm curious...

Having just been in that nek-o-da woods last fall, I'm curious where I can read more on this limit. 102" / 8'6" is the limit for vehicle widths throughout the US and I couldn't find anything related...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-11-2024, 02:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,479
Posted By ForteePlus
The real game changer…

…is when you circle back to the discussion tabled earlier after touching base with your teammate didn’t resolve the ongoing crisis mentioned during the meet-and-greet. That said, now it’s a simple...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-12-2024, 07:17 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,694
Posted By ForteePlus
Question I was checking out a state park once and it had...

I was checking out a state park once and it had brick outlined areas (~18"x18") by each site that was for grey water. It was just the ground as best I could tell.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 03-03-2024, 02:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,133
Posted By ForteePlus
Smile As a follower of this forum for six years before...

As a follower of this forum for six years before we took the plunge and ordered our unit, I had the same concerns. We *seriously* considered SOB’s at half the cost etc, but ultimately ordered ours in...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-18-2024, 01:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,779
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up I second this motion...

I installed his vent solution and it's fantastic. All the pieces, parts, tools etc are included to do the job (minus a drill :rolleyes: ).
Check out this video. Lots of good info overall and worth a...
Forum: On The Road... 02-12-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,024
Posted By ForteePlus
Congratulations on your Airstream purchase! The...

Congratulations on your Airstream purchase!
The route we took is using the Beech Lane Camper leveler 2 pack with the little mat. Works great. Instead of a software/digital level sensor, my wife sits...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-02-2024, 07:35 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,169
Posted By ForteePlus
Maybe a 2023?

Hi Patrick - I get ads from the dealer we purchased from somewhat regularly. They have a new 2023 International 25FB Twin for $98,425. Sadly a 28'FC just like ours, that we waited for a year to get...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-31-2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,069
Posted By ForteePlus
2019 f250

Ordered new and picked it up October 2019. Rolling up on 45,000 miles and zero issues with engine or drive-train. Only two things went wrong otherwise: First was both front factory installed mudflaps...
Forum: On The Road... 12-11-2023, 06:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,427
Posted By ForteePlus
Charmin vs Costco

Don't get me wrong...I'm a Costco junkie and we used their TP for 20+ years at home (septic) with no problems. We started using it in our AS too. But looking down into the toilet with the flap open...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 12-11-2023, 06:37 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,291
Posted By ForteePlus
Angry I put it down in 'bed' position now...

Only have about 7,300 miles on the unit now, but about 1,000 miles ago we stopped for the night and discovered the table had collapsed...sort of. The mounting/pivot mechanism for the leg had come...
Forum: On The Road... 12-04-2023, 07:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,095
Posted By ForteePlus
Get south of Nashville

I don't think there is ever a good time to drive thru Nashville. It's always a NASCAR qualifying run, or so it seems.

Anyhooo...try to get south of it to avoid the morning inbound traffic. We did...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 10-09-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,999
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up Ditto

Same here. Had it done in Tallahassee back in May of this year after taking delivery in late February. Would have gone sooner but the May timing was right, plus a promo that month. Pleased thus far....
Forum: Insurance & Claims 10-04-2023, 10:05 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,505
Posted By ForteePlus
Lightbulb following...

Been with USAA for 43 years and saddened to read of the poor experiences some had. We've had car, home, theft claims over the years (nothing catastrophic) and never had a single issue with settling....
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-23-2023, 09:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,598
Posted By ForteePlus
Ceramic coating?

Sorry to hear of the peeling. I've had cars do it and it gets unsightly.
We had the ceramic coating done on our AS shortly after we got it. If I recall their process, they remove the clear coat and...
Forum: Roof 09-23-2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,638
Posted By ForteePlus
Ladder against the door gutter opening

FWIW, at the Alumapalooza event, advice from a class was to open the door and place the extension ladder so it rests on the gutter above the door; a strong point. And then of course only step on the...
Forum: On The Road... 09-17-2023, 08:53 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 26,320
Posted By ForteePlus
Wink You took our spot!!

We stayed in that exact spot (#2) a few days earlier en route to Alumapalooza. Sadly they were full on our return trip. Planned on writing to them because the sewer hook up needs to have the concrete...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-15-2023, 04:51 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,264
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up Blue Ox Track Pro here

Welcome!!!

Our WD hitch was installed by the dealer when we picked up our FC. It's been adjusted once and not difficult to do at all. I like not having to use a tool to get the bars on the bracket...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-04-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,799
Posted By ForteePlus
Condensaste lines are plug?? - same result

Just came off a trip in No IL with temps really high. In the course of cleaning the return vents I noticed the lines had water in them. The FWD AC unit was draining slowly, but the aft was not. I...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-04-2023, 07:53 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,907
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up Ditto!

I had the exact same thing a few weeks ago after a storm. It looked good, but it wasn't. It reset just fine.
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-03-2023, 04:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,677
Posted By ForteePlus
Angry Insane

That is so sad and crazy. Sorry to hear of your troubles.

Maybe a neighbor has a decent security camera that may have caught the activity?

Best of luck.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-06-2023, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,624
Posted By ForteePlus
Smile That was fun!!

So nice to read a "fun" one now and again. Especially after anything to do with tire pressures, WD science, TV's and the like.
Great people have a sense of humor about it. :lol:
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-02-2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,886
Posted By ForteePlus
Same happened to me

Just a few weeks ago we had this happen on an outing. Duct taped the lid from the inside to keep it down while driving back home. I took the trailer to the dealer and they replaced the fan lid in...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-02-2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,237
Posted By ForteePlus
Possible door fix

If you haven't watched this, go to the 5:28 point for a door adjustment idea.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iOtyK1X_HM
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-30-2023, 11:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 10,237
Posted By ForteePlus
2023 28' fc

I inherited some of my fathers superstitious-ness so I hesitate to say....contrary to what I was expecting after reading the forum for years, we've been pretty much defect free thus far. Three +...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-09-2023, 11:34 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,300
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up Blue Ox Track Pro here

I'm new to towing anything other than a small utility trailer. We have a whopping 1,361 miles on our 28' FC RBQ towing with an F250 diesel. The FC has the AirKrafters lift on it. I had always read...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-25-2023, 02:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,750
Posted By ForteePlus
Happy with ours

The video for the Honeymoon link says it was around $4k and theirs is a 25’.
We have a 28’ and paid ~$4,300 in May of this year at the Tallahassee location. There was a special going on, plus ours...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 06-25-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,441
Posted By ForteePlus
Kinda delicate

FWIW, ours only ‘unlock’ by rotating the tab up. One even fell out while on our overnight trial at the dealer. Before driving out I tried to ‘lock’ it by rotating down and it simply fell out. They...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-05-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,550
Posted By ForteePlus
Unhappy We had just the opposite. Being new to the game I...

We had just the opposite. Being new to the game I asked about the lack of a pin. The guy said it's not required (stamped on the composite coupler head even), but said a lot of folks still want one so...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-05-2023, 09:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,550
Posted By ForteePlus
Our offerings were...

This is what we were offered at 'closing'. No hard sell and no idea if this is offered at other dealerships. We declined everything.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-02-2023, 10:23 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,664
Posted By ForteePlus
Roll•n•lock

We've had our Series A Roll•n•lock for about three years now. Can't speak highly enough about it. They do make an A series with racks as well, but we do not have those. I do get a smidge of water...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-28-2023, 10:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,409
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up Factory spray in

Ordered on our F250. It’s our second truck with a spray in liner and I wouldn’t have a truck without it. Drop in liners can trap moisture (rust) and debris which can then chafe thru the paint (more...
Forum: Axles 05-28-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,841
Posted By ForteePlus
Thumbs up :lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:
Forum: Tires 05-21-2023, 04:07 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,296
Posted By ForteePlus
I always lear something each time this comes up

FWIW, my considerations in pressure of the GYE that came on our unit are:


Blu Ox recommends 10% below max inflation pressure as indicated on the tire.
Airstream tire placard says 80 PSI
...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-21-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,668
Posted By ForteePlus
Ditto!

See above

Again, I'm late to the game :blush:
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-21-2023, 03:49 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,127
Posted By ForteePlus
Blue OX Track Pro here

We use one of the red Andersen Trailer Jack bucket under it each time. Not sure how it would work without - never even tried that. Recently had a 3" lift put on too and all is good. Same like the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-20-2023, 04:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,374
Posted By ForteePlus
Thanks Tyler. That link helped, but of course it...

Thanks Tyler. That link helped, but of course it was the *only* one TS didn’t have on the shelf. Told to check back in a week.

The bolt I use is 1/4” but a 5/16” bit fits nicely thru. I can go...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-18-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,118
Posted By ForteePlus
Exactly!

Yep! Fuel is sumped/drained out of the aircraft tanks each morning and as well the tanker trucks, underground system etc to remove any water/contaminates. The sampled ("waste") fuel is then put into...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-18-2023, 04:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,374
Posted By ForteePlus
That could work

Thanks Gary!
I’ll look around more for that and the picture should help. :)
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-17-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,453
Posted By ForteePlus
A Kobalt surprise !!

I've always been a Craftsman guy for their lifetime warranty. Kobalt has one too but (and this is from the Lowe's tool guy), if a Craftsman tool breaks you take it to Lowe's and get an immediate...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-17-2023, 02:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,118
Posted By ForteePlus
As a friend of mine used to say....

96k miles? "Childs play" ;)

My friend has a late 90's/early 20's Dodge diesel with 700k+ on it. He does A LOT of towing so 500k of those is likely towing 1950's vintage Cadillac's around for...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-17-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,374
Posted By ForteePlus
Question You found one???

Gary - can you please share a picture of what you found? I was in TC with two TC folk working with me to find what I needed to no avail. Looked in both the tractor/farm section and the area with...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-17-2023, 01:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,374
Posted By ForteePlus
Exclamation Same-o here

I asked about it when picking ours up -the lack of a pin that is- and was told with the new Demco coupler it isn't required (etched on the composite handle itself even). One of the techs said some ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-30-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,169
Posted By ForteePlus
Smile Hot dog junkie here

It's been $1.50 for at least 15+ years now. And it's the same everywhere, whereas Chick-fil-A likely has regional pricing. It's not $15 here for the basic chicken sandwich meal. But I digress...
...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 04-16-2023, 06:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,338
Posted By ForteePlus
Dang, more stuff to tote around! :rolleyes: Good...

Dang, more stuff to tote around! :rolleyes: Good tip and something I should add to my gear. I don’t think there was enough water pressure at our last site to let a macerator work if I was splitting...
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