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Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-08-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,300
Posted By ldireland
Well Mr. Moderator, you certainly put me in my...

Well Mr. Moderator, you certainly put me in my place. I am sorry for contributing a contrasting view to your forum. It will never happen again.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-07-2017, 08:41 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,300
Posted By ldireland
Well here goes. One contributor warned that we...

Well here goes. One contributor warned that we are out here...so here goes. Please do yourself a favor and call your insurance company and ask to speak to an adjuster...agents can't help ypu...run...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-21-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,865
Posted By ldireland
You state that your TV weighs 6550 pounds....nice...

You state that your TV weighs 6550 pounds....nice but what is the tow rating for your TV.?? I am guessing but I think your Airstream is going to weigh more than your tow capacity. You need to be...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-19-2017, 01:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,740
Posted By ldireland
My lovely wife and I just returned from a trip...

My lovely wife and I just returned from a trip through Arizona, Texas, Oklshoma, Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana and circled back to California. We own a 30' Classic with one air conditioner and we...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-12-2017, 06:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,336
Posted By ldireland
We have 2003 Classic 30 and the Corion in our...

We have 2003 Classic 30 and the Corion in our trailer has weathered well. I am not sure if it was high gloss in the beginning but now it is more of a matte finish which hides most of the day to day...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 06-05-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,855
Posted By ldireland
The noise is perfectly normal. Ours is in a...

The noise is perfectly normal. Ours is in a location that is very secluded from our living area so it is not as bad as some in other brands of RV's. I have seen articles showing how to minimize the...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-28-2017, 01:06 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,546
Posted By ldireland
It is too bad you did not start out with...

It is too bad you did not start out with something from another manufacturer. Your Airstream problems would seem like a piece of cake. With that said...we bought used and have never had any...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-28-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,264
Posted By ldireland
CASH or hold eveeything until you have spendable...

CASH or hold eveeything until you have spendable cash in hand. Being hard nosed on this will keep you out of hard times.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-28-2017, 12:33 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 14,406
Posted By ldireland
I just don't get it....towing on the edge or even...

I just don't get it....towing on the edge or even over the edge makes absolutly no sense to me. I have knowledge of people who push the limits and have a wreck only to find their insurance company...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 05-20-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,733
Posted By ldireland
Buying new has it's own set of problems. There...

Buying new has it's own set of problems. There will be bugs and plenty of them. Buying an Airstream does not polarize you from manufacturers goofs on the assembly line. Buying an Airstream means...
Forum: Floor Finishes 05-18-2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,501
Posted By ldireland
I installed vinal plank in our 2003 Classic 30...

I installed vinal plank in our 2003 Classic 30 without any underlayment which is how the instructions say....but then....it also said it is not suitable for RV installations due to the swing in...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-02-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 35,523
Posted By ldireland
Ordering an $80K plus Airstream and skimping on...

Ordering an $80K plus Airstream and skimping on your tow vehicle makes no sense to me. Why would you want to push it to ir's limits? Getting used to it, loading it properly, getting a $3,000 hitch...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-25-2017, 08:26 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 17,356
Posted By ldireland
There is so much wrong with your question I don't...

There is so much wrong with your question I don't know where to start. The biggest problem is tow safety depends on a safe tow vehicle. To downsize your tow vehicle because your wife may not like...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-19-2017, 11:04 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 17,356
Posted By ldireland
I have a difficult time understanding anyone...

I have a difficult time understanding anyone planning to buy an Airstream not willing to buy a proper vehicle to pull it with. Eaking by makes for a towing experience that could be seen as a...
Forum: Tommy Bahama Special Editions 04-15-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 20,741
Posted By ldireland
We Love the Tommy Bahamma and it wern't for our...

We Love the Tommy Bahamma and it wern't for our lack of $150K we would be right at home in one. I suppose we were way ahead of the factory on this one. My wife and I have a 2003 Classic 30 that we...
Forum: Tires 04-14-2017, 06:01 PM
Replies: 238
Views: 42,389
Posted By ldireland
Has anyone out there had any experience with...

Has anyone out there had any experience with Cooper tires of the same size and ratings on an Airstream? I have used Cooper tores in the past with great results. It seems everyone changing tires and...
Forum: On The Road... 03-31-2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,521
Posted By ldireland
You just can't beat the value of the Washington...

You just can't beat the value of the Washington Land Yacht RV Park. Sure...it is a bit sparce of amenities but the people are great and there is a lot to see and do within a very small radius. We...
Forum: Tires 03-01-2017, 03:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,959
Posted By ldireland
Is there any reason other than preference that...

Is there any reason other than preference that everyone is going with Michelins? I was considering Cooper ten plies in the same size and LT makeup. If there is a good reason that Michelin is...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-27-2017, 03:08 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 16,980
Posted By ldireland
It appears that everyone griping about Airstream...

It appears that everyone griping about Airstream has never owned one of those OTHER coaches. My wife and I have dine more than our share of first hand comparisons and Airstream rules supreme. Of...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-23-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,829
Posted By ldireland
Wow....yall are out of control. Pull your...

Wow....yall are out of control. Pull your trailer with whatever you please....but please do not cry to your insurance company when they deny your claim because you exceeded the limits of your TV. If...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-23-2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,385
Posted By ldireland
Small....is the operative word for your TV. If...

Small....is the operative word for your TV. If you only want or need a 20' or under trailer and don't mind pushing your TV to it's limits then it might be OK. Keep in mind that if you are pushing...
Forum: On The Road... 02-14-2017, 08:38 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,958
Posted By ldireland
At ages 63 and 64, I have felt the need to put mw...

At ages 63 and 64, I have felt the need to put mw lovely wife behind the wheel just to make sure she can handle the task. One never knows what may arise that could require her to drive and I would...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-11-2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 869
Posted By ldireland
Help

My wife and I bought our new to us Classic 30' about a year ago. it came with a new sewer hose and it has worked out fine till just a trip ago. I am not sure what brand it is but it is a light blue...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 01-31-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,719
Posted By ldireland
Well I am the cook in our family, so I do all...

Well I am the cook in our family, so I do all meats, chicken, vegies and such outside on our Weber propane grill. Anything else is done inside on the stove or convection oven. Mr Coffee is great...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-28-2017, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,074
Posted By ldireland
We have the exact same problem with our 2003...

We have the exact same problem with our 2003 Classic 30. LP tanks are full....what next
Forum: On The Road... 01-26-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 16,464
Posted By ldireland
I think one part of the problem that is being...

I think one part of the problem that is being ignored is that Airstreams are HOME for more and more people every year. People who depend on the parts and pieces built into their HOME get a bit tense...
Forum: On The Road... 01-13-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,591
Posted By ldireland
My wife and I take at least one long trip per...

My wife and I take at least one long trip per year with many short trips in between. We make regular reservations for the short trips but wing it on the long ones. We have made many great friends...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-11-2017, 06:33 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,406
Posted By ldireland
Hete is a different perspective. I can not for...

Hete is a different perspective. I can not for the life of me understand why anyone would want to flush the cost of a Jayco down the tubes. Why not treat yourself to the best and the trailer that...
Forum: Trailer Values 12-21-2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,876
Posted By ldireland
Last year my wife and I bought a 30' Classic in...

Last year my wife and I bought a 30' Classic in original hardly used condition. We paid 34K for it after looking for about six months. We have done modifications to make it how we like it, changed...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-13-2016, 07:14 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 26,884
Posted By ldireland
I am kind of a straight talking guy so please...

I am kind of a straight talking guy so please take no offence to this post.
I am not a truck salesman but I am a man who has driven both half ton and now a 3/4 ton diesel truck to tow a 30'...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-12-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,094
Posted By ldireland
After toeing with a half ton pickup and trading...

After toeing with a half ton pickup and trading up to a 3/4 ton diesel, I can not for the life of me, understand why anyone would consider under powering themselves if a choice was available. Not...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-10-2016, 01:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,960
Posted By ldireland
If it was easy everyone would do it....It is part...

If it was easy everyone would do it....It is part of the adventure...enjoy it but resoect it as well...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-02-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,780
Posted By ldireland
First of all...are you fully aware of it's...

First of all...are you fully aware of it's condition? Has all the maintenance been done on it such as bearing pack, tire condition and do all the sustems work? Otherwise you should find someone to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-27-2016, 11:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,104
Posted By ldireland
Threw in???

As mentioned in your post....the dealer throwing in a hitch....and one as quality as Blue Ox is something you should not turn on. That is about a $600.00 hitch as I recall and it will work great. ...
Forum: Our Community 11-21-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 13,384
Posted By ldireland
Please take complaints from others with a grain...

Please take complaints from others with a grain of salt. Some people thrive on complaining and would exploit faults just to hear themselves cry.
With that said, my wife and I started our adventures...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-08-2016, 05:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,341
Posted By ldireland
Clesn clean clean

You will need to sand the subfloor, fill any voids and such so sand away at the staples as well as the screw heads. I ran a stripe of duct tape over all the joints, screws, and staples. Clean...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-19-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,248
Posted By ldireland
Turbos... like in dual

I am not a Ford guy so bare with me. You said it is an F150....gas...and you are sayind it has turbis...??? I may be confused but I had no idea Ford built a gas engine with twin turbos.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-16-2016, 11:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,751
Posted By ldireland
How about this solution.

I am a bit simplistic at heart so my question and possibly my answer is, why not drive your tow vehicle to your Airstream and pick it up? I am a true believer that buying used unless documentation...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-07-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 20,973
Posted By ldireland
Our 30 Classic

We are firm believers that having too much room is a better than not having enough. Remember that a 30' Airstream is 30' from the hitch ball to the rear edge of the rear bumper. So....the inside...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-19-2016, 12:19 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 21,752
Posted By ldireland
Hey...I think my wife and I met you at Toscano...

Hey...I think my wife and I met you at Toscano when you picked your trailer up. We were the people who were picking up the 2003 Classic 30' right next to yours. You were gracious in allowing us to...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-19-2016, 12:13 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 21,752
Posted By ldireland
If you think Airstream has problems....

My wife and I have owned four other RV's and can tell you from experience out 2003 Classic 30' is far better than any brand new RV out there. Sure you will possibly have a problem or two....but our...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-18-2016, 09:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,957
Posted By ldireland
Same trailer???

I could be wrong....ask my wife she knows first hand.... but I would bet those are not the same trailer...end panels don't match from the top trsiler to the bottom pic.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-17-2016, 09:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,186
Posted By ldireland
Welcome

My wife and I have owned other travel trailers and a fifth wheel and I can honestly say that we feel more at home in our 30' 2003 Classic than any of the others...new or used. It is solid...It has...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 09-15-2016, 06:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,236
Posted By ldireland
Try a Bearing Store....Industrial PT

I am retired but used to work in the Industrial Power Transmission business and can tell you that buying Timken Bearings at one of these places will save you money and you are likely to get US made...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-09-2016, 12:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 327
Posted By ldireland
Light Fixtures 2003 Classic 30

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

With the exception of the tubed light fixtures, we have replaced all the fixtures in our 2003 Classic 30 with new Brushed Nickle LED...
Forum: Tires 09-04-2016, 04:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,533
Posted By ldireland
I am looking at the T02 wheel for easier...

I am looking at the T02 wheel for easier maintenance. We used to have another brand of trailer and it came with T03 on it snd they were a bear to keep looking nice....am I wrong for looking at these?
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-30-2016, 09:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,064
Posted By ldireland
There are lots of nice AIrstreams out there for...

There are lots of nice AIrstreams out there for sale with a clear title. God forbid something should happen in a couple of years that causes the need for a quick sale. Salvage titles don't sell...
Forum: Working on the Road 08-30-2016, 04:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 12,640
Posted By ldireland
My wife and I travel with two Schnauzers and have...

My wife and I travel with two Schnauzers and have never left them alone in our AS. To us they are like kids and we seldom ever left our kids with anyone else either. We are to be the responsible...
Forum: On The Road... 08-29-2016, 12:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 7,294
Posted By ldireland
Proud to be the minority

I am not quite sure where this thread is going but my wife and I are very proud to be the minority on the road and in the parks. We certainly appreciate the positive comments we get from other...
Forum: On The Road... 08-28-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 132
Views: 18,300
Posted By ldireland
My wife and I are proud owners of a 2003 Classic...

My wife and I are proud owners of a 2003 Classic 30. We have traveled many bad highways but have never gone off road. It is my opinion that Airstream builds a superior product and will out live any...
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