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Forum: Our Community 05-07-2023, 08:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,730
Posted By JMynes
We just traded our 27FB Flying cloud in on a new...

We just traded our 27FB Flying cloud in on a new Entegra Class C. The Airstream served us well for 6 years and we enjoyed it thoroughly. At this point in our lives we wanted more comfort and...
Forum: Tires 04-10-2023, 06:08 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 12,889
Posted By JMynes
I can’t offer any insight on the wheel hopping...

I can’t offer any insight on the wheel hopping phenomenon, but I think a gain setting of 3 is too light. With my 27FB and ‘17 F-250 using the factory brake controller I typically set the gain to 6 or...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-13-2023, 05:57 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,774
Posted By JMynes
People were saying good things about Predator...

People were saying good things about Predator generators from Harbor Freight a few years ago. I’ve never owned one, but walked past one at a carnival once. It was very quiet, and seemed to be getting...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 01-22-2023, 04:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,122
Posted By JMynes
Airstream uses the same system every other...

Airstream uses the same system every other trailer with electric brakes uses. It’s universal.
The plastic plunger in the switch keeps the contacts separated, keeping the switch open. When the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-18-2023, 06:42 AM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 350,325
Posted By JMynes
You know, during a power outage that Airstream...

You know, during a power outage that Airstream could power your house.
Forum: Tires 12-17-2022, 04:23 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,556
Posted By JMynes
Kevlar spray in the tires? Must be the newest big...

Kevlar spray in the tires? Must be the newest big thing. Kind of like Nitrogen fill. When offered the 100% Nitrogen fill at a premium, I decline and choose the 78% stuff.
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 12-07-2022, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,797
Posted By JMynes
You’re going to have to put wheels under it...

You’re going to have to put wheels under it eventually, right?
Probably cheapest to get it rolling first, then get a boatyard to shrink wrap it and tow to destination.
Forum: Base Camp 12-06-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,579
Posted By JMynes
You cut a hole in the screen. My wife won’t let...

You cut a hole in the screen. My wife won’t let me do that. I shouldn’t have asked first…
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 12-05-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,408
Posted By JMynes
It’s a money pit. How much are you willing to...

It’s a money pit. How much are you willing to throw in there?
The tires and AC are three grand right from the get go. Broken plumbing, VERY sketchy electrical, and those undiscovered issues that...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-05-2022, 06:37 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 830
Posted By JMynes
You can’t know if one of the assembly line...

You can’t know if one of the assembly line workers is doing substandard work unless there’s an inspection.
Find the problem and fix it before it leaves the factory. Concurrently, go to the source of...
Forum: Tires 11-25-2022, 07:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,234
Posted By JMynes
$1079 for a brake drum??? That seems just a...

$1079 for a brake drum???
That seems just a little bit outrageous.
Forum: On The Road... 10-31-2022, 05:55 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,622
Posted By JMynes
Even making a gentle turn you’re going to bend...

Even making a gentle turn you’re going to bend something expensive.
Forum: On The Road... 10-31-2022, 05:52 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 9,727
Posted By JMynes
It seems pretty simple to me. If you’re going...

It seems pretty simple to me.
If you’re going 35 mph and the wind blows you over you don’t slide as far as if you’re doing 80 mph when you tip over. And you don’t hit immovable objects as hard.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-26-2022, 06:10 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 991
Posted By JMynes
If you have the patience to read all of his...

If you have the patience to read all of his opinions, you can learn a bunch from this guy. Just look past his grumpiness…
https://handybobsolar.wordpress.com/
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-21-2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,863
Posted By JMynes
Okay, I’m just gonna say it. A couple of solar...

Okay, I’m just gonna say it.
A couple of solar panels on the roof will go a long way toward charging your battery while towing. And while parked.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-20-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,594
Posted By JMynes
My detector used to go off when the dog slept...

My detector used to go off when the dog slept against it, no flatulence needed.
Maybe she restricted the airflow, or it could have been dander, I don’t know. When I repositioned the dog bed the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 14,666
Posted By JMynes
I’ve had 8 (1 GMC, 7 Chevy) GM trucks over the...

I’ve had 8 (1 GMC, 7 Chevy) GM trucks over the years. 6 of them had issues.
I’m on my first SD, had it for five years now. This is the longest I have ever kept a vehicle. I had one squirrel related...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-23-2022, 07:14 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,848
Posted By JMynes
Everybody is thinking it. I’m just going to say...

Everybody is thinking it. I’m just going to say it.
That price is RIDICULOUSLY high.
Forum: Boondocking 09-01-2022, 06:20 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,207
Posted By JMynes
If I didn’t already own a 27FB I would be buying...

If I didn’t already own a 27FB I would be buying that beauty.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-24-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,820
Posted By JMynes
Try turning off the converter circuit breaker and...

Try turning off the converter circuit breaker and then plug in to shore power. If the GFCI doesn’t trip, you’ll know the converter doesn’t play well with GFCI.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2022, 07:31 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 21,487
Posted By JMynes
I made the switch 5 years ago. No regrets. The...

I made the switch 5 years ago. No regrets.
The two diesels I had, ‘05 and ‘12 Duramax, had gobs of torque and towed like a locomotive. They were great when they were running. But when they were...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 08-14-2022, 10:08 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 743
Posted By JMynes
Pull on it and stretch it a bit. Clean the...

Pull on it and stretch it a bit. Clean the contact surfaces. It’ll work until it fails again.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-10-2022, 06:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 792
Posted By JMynes
I wouldn’t tow that faster than 20mph. I’d be...

I wouldn’t tow that faster than 20mph.
I’d be worried about air pushing up under the shell and lifting it 30’ in the air to crash down on the line of horn honking traffic behind me.
At the very...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2022, 05:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,926
Posted By JMynes
You’re asking us to see into the future. My...

You’re asking us to see into the future. My crystal ball is in the shop.
But I agree, non refundable deposit is a red flag.
That dealership is trying to take advantage of you.
See how I refrained...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-09-2022, 05:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 586
Posted By JMynes
Sounds like your ‘closed lid’ switch is wonky.

Sounds like your ‘closed lid’ switch is wonky.
Forum: Modifications 08-07-2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By JMynes
⬆️ This is the way

⬆️ This is the way
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-03-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 296
Views: 50,124
Posted By JMynes
My 27FB regularly has 1200 lbs tongue weight. I...

My 27FB regularly has 1200 lbs tongue weight. I hauled it on ONE trip with a Chevy 1500. It did the job, but the truck was maxed out with very little cargo in the bed. I traded for a Super Duty, no...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2022, 10:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,279
Posted By JMynes
Connects to an external fuel tank. I’m guessing...

Connects to an external fuel tank.
I’m guessing it needs to be a 275 gal oil drum to get through the night.
Forum: Awnings 07-16-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,868
Posted By JMynes
The one and only time you left it out it filled...

The one and only time you left it out it filled up with water and collapsed.
The fact that you used it improperly by allowing it to fill up with water doesn’t make it junk, it makes you negligent. ...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-10-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,163
Posted By JMynes
Unless you’re determined to keep it ‘original’, I...

Unless you’re determined to keep it ‘original’, I would replace the receptacle with the modern version.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-30-2022, 05:33 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,848
Posted By JMynes
I’m not sure that’s the right approach. In my...

I’m not sure that’s the right approach.
In my limited experience, when an electric motor is free wheeling it draws the least amps. When the load is increased, amps increase.
Putting a restriction...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-29-2022, 05:24 AM
Replies: 1,257
Views: 350,325
Posted By JMynes
That ought to run the toaster.

That ought to run the toaster.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 06-02-2022, 07:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 976
Posted By JMynes
I don’t disassemble the hose. Just run the pink...

I don’t disassemble the hose. Just run the pink stuff through, shut off the faucets, and let the shower head dangle and drain while flushing the other fixtures.
Forum: Boondocking 05-29-2022, 04:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 917
Posted By JMynes
It sounds like you want a place to spend a few...

It sounds like you want a place to spend a few nights. Harvest Hosts is a single overnight only program, with few exceptions.
I looked at the map, there are roughly 45 HH locations in CT and MA. If...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-16-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,774
Posted By JMynes
My nephew has this one and likes it;...

My nephew has this one and likes it;...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-12-2022, 04:21 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,678
Posted By JMynes
The ACTUAL hitch weight on my 27FB is 1100-1200...

The ACTUAL hitch weight on my 27FB is 1100-1200 pounds according to my Sher-Line scale. From what I’ve read on here I believe that to be typical.
When I was considering a tractor I took this into...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-12-2022, 04:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 777
Posted By JMynes
I have a pair of EU2000s. One EU2000 will run...

I have a pair of EU2000s.
One EU2000 will run the AC. When I tried the HP it went off on overload. I found this puzzling, so I plugged a Kill-a-Watt in to the generator, sure enough the HP draws...
Forum: On The Road... 05-11-2022, 04:32 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,409
Posted By JMynes
You do realize this thread is six years old…

You do realize this thread is six years old…
Forum: Tires 04-27-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Posted By JMynes
I would find the leak, remove the nail, put a...

I would find the leak, remove the nail, put a plug in it, and drive on.
I’ve plugged many leaks over the years and never had a problem.
Tread is there to be used.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-04-2022, 06:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 487
Posted By JMynes
First thing I would check for is a bad ground.

First thing I would check for is a bad ground.
Forum: On The Road... 04-02-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,263
Posted By JMynes
Western Village RV park in Carlisle, PA has...

Western Village RV park in Carlisle, PA has always been one of our stops when going thru. It’s pleasant, shady, not far from I-81, and plenty of gas/grocery stores nearby.
Not too far from Hershey.
Forum: On The Road... 04-02-2022, 07:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,946
Posted By JMynes
New Green Acres is excellent!

New Green Acres is excellent!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-31-2022, 06:45 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 624
Posted By JMynes
The steering wheel is on the wrong side. If QC...

The steering wheel is on the wrong side.
If QC is that bad I don’t see myself buying one.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-03-2022, 12:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,178
Posted By JMynes
It’s an easy matter to switch the LP detector...

It’s an easy matter to switch the LP detector power wire to the ‘cold’ side of the main relay.
There’s really no point in having it energized all the time anyway. If you’re not using the trailer...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-26-2022, 06:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 16,799
Posted By JMynes
And that, my friends, is how you resurrect a five...

And that, my friends, is how you resurrect a five year old thread
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-23-2022, 06:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,075
Posted By JMynes
Junk. Replace it, and keep the new one fully...

Junk.
Replace it, and keep the new one fully charged. Always.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-23-2022, 06:29 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,055
Posted By JMynes
230 aH FLA golf cart batteries. Best bang for the...

230 aH FLA golf cart batteries. Best bang for the buck.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-23-2022, 06:23 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 17,497
Posted By JMynes
I considered a dolly a few years ago, and after...

I considered a dolly a few years ago, and after reading reviews and much consideration I came to the conclusion that the Airtug was the only one worth having. As I recall, it was around $5K, and I...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-29-2022, 07:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,930
Posted By JMynes
We’ve had temps of -20 at night, hasn’t been...

We’ve had temps of -20 at night, hasn’t been above freezing for about three weeks, so it’s hard for me to be sympathetic.
When I lived in Mt. Dora I used to put drop lights (aka trouble lights) in...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 01-26-2022, 06:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 747
Posted By JMynes
You need a battery monitor that counts amp hours.

You need a battery monitor that counts amp hours.
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