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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-18-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,556
Posted By Mikenbern
It is on use

It is on use
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-18-2019, 06:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,556
Posted By Mikenbern
Smile Dead Batteries - question

I have a 2017 27 FB bought new. I have a 30amp hook up at home which I leave it plugged into. Last used 2 months ago. I went to look over the camper today and noticed the batteries were dead. I...
Forum: On The Road... 09-20-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By Mikenbern
Anastasia SP St Augustine

All set up and relaxing --- ahhhh[emoji41]
Forum: On The Road... 09-20-2018, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,348
Posted By Mikenbern
Anastasia SP St Augustine

Heading over to Anastasia State Park in St. Augustine, FL. later this afternoon for 4 nights. Looking forward to being back in the Airstream again since we just spent 27 nights touring on our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-25-2018, 06:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,568
Posted By Mikenbern
Yes -- I just put it on the tongue right in...

Yes -- I just put it on the tongue right in front of the propane cover. It works great. I have a 27 FB (2017) with a 2016 Ford F150 Platinum SuperCrew
Forum: On The Road... 02-08-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,681
Posted By Mikenbern
Most years the Going to the Sun Highway is not...

Most years the Going to the Sun Highway is not clear of snow until sometime in July. Also I think the longest rig allowed over the GTOS road is 25'

It is a really nice park -- we visited via...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 11-19-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,062
Posted By Mikenbern
I had a pop up once for 12 years !! It was a...

I had a pop up once for 12 years !! It was a Coleman:lol:
Forum: On The Road... 10-12-2017, 05:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,324
Posted By Mikenbern
129 from Cleveland to blairsville goes over Blood...

129 from Cleveland to blairsville goes over Blood Mtn. I am currently posting from Vogel State Park ( on the Blairsville side of said mountain )

It is twisty but fairly wide, if comparing to a...
Forum: On The Road... 10-03-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,324
Posted By Mikenbern
We head up to the Blairsville Area on Monday 10/9...

We head up to the Blairsville Area on Monday 10/9 for a week --- we will be staying at Vogel State park
Forum: On The Road... 10-02-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,324
Posted By Mikenbern
where are you camping ?

where are you camping ?
Forum: On The Road... 09-23-2017, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,324
Posted By Mikenbern
I am heading to that area on Oct 9th (Vogel St...

I am heading to that area on Oct 9th (Vogel St Park) near Blairsville from Florida and will take 75 - 475(macon Bypass) - 75 -- 675 -285 - 85 up thru Dahlonega and over 129 to Vogel.

I have...
Forum: Our Community 09-14-2017, 02:10 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 19,437
Posted By Mikenbern
In Ocala we had 90- 105mph winds for hours.......

In Ocala we had 90- 105mph winds for hours.... WOW... it was a lil crazy being on the east side of the eyewall. That is the bad news~~ the good news is the Airstream, House and Vehicles were...
Forum: On The Road... 09-13-2017, 07:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,983
Posted By Mikenbern
Home safe after 1800+ miles - met a bunch of...

Home safe after 1800+ miles - met a bunch of folks from this forum along the way.
Got back to FL just ahead of Irma - we had 90-105 mile per hour winds - no damage to the Airstream, house or truck....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-07-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,856
Posted By Mikenbern
The multitude of opinions on this topic will...

The multitude of opinions on this topic will prevent a consensus ~ that said ~~ I prefer the Equal-i-zer is simple and effective. I pull a 2017 Flying Cloud 27FB with a 2016 F150 with a 3.5...
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2017, 08:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,983
Posted By Mikenbern
FL- GA- NC- VA --- 3 weeks - ready

Still on the road ~ have enjoyed some great campsites
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2017, 04:50 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,983
Posted By Mikenbern
Thanks great to meet your family

Thanks great to meet your family
Forum: On The Road... 08-18-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,983
Posted By Mikenbern
Great food there - but we were on a mission...

Great food there - but we were on a mission [emoji851]
Forum: On The Road... 08-18-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,983
Posted By Mikenbern
FL- GA- NC- VA --- 3 weeks - ready

It was a smooth 9.5 hour drive the F150 handled the mountains with ease. Campsite is delightful and weather is much
Forum: On The Road... 08-16-2017, 06:30 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,983
Posted By Mikenbern
thanks.... its 538 miles door to door... 4 am...

thanks.... its 538 miles door to door... 4 am departure -- should be there mid-afternoon -- slow & steady 65mph

full day of driving-- but not too bad and not in a hurry
Forum: On The Road... 08-16-2017, 12:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,983
Posted By Mikenbern
FL- GA- NC- VA --- 3 weeks - ready

The 2017 FC 27 FB is hitched to the truck, the fridge is precooled and loaded, tomorrow at o'dark thirty we will leave Florida and head to our first campground - Indian Creek Campground just outside...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-29-2017, 01:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,085
Posted By Mikenbern
crickets????

:lol: this is a quiet thread maybe a lil music will help :band:
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-28-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,085
Posted By Mikenbern
Power Caster PC3

For those of you using one (Power Caster PC3) -- how do you fasten it to your trailer?
[LIST]
Did you drill the frame and attach an adapter
did you have the adapter welded to your frame?
...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-27-2017, 12:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,169
Posted By Mikenbern
Power Caster Question

Looking at the Power Caster PC3 and curious how you that are using them are hooking to your trailer
I have a flying cloud 27fb

I see the use of the jack - also an adapter fastened to the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-18-2017, 05:23 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,375
Posted By Mikenbern
2017 2- way fridge. 90 degrees outside- fridge...

2017 2- way fridge. 90 degrees outside- fridge was 34 set on #4 on Auto hooked to shore power
No complaints here
Also no mods
Forum: On The Road... 07-17-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Mikenbern
We have a nice site on the river - so refreshing....

We have a nice site on the river - so refreshing.

Mike
Forum: On The Road... 07-16-2017, 11:48 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Mikenbern
Uh-oh:blink: good advice :rolleyes:

Uh-oh:blink: good advice :rolleyes:
Forum: On The Road... 07-15-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,585
Posted By Mikenbern
Heading to Tennessee and North Georgia

Leaving Florida early Monday for a week in Townsend Tn (Lazy Daze) a river site for 7 nights then moving to Vogel St Park near Blairsville GA for 5 nights; finally 2 nights at our first Airstream...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-14-2017, 06:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,392
Posted By Mikenbern
in a word.... NO:bb: maybe with a propride...

in a word.... NO:bb:

maybe with a propride or other longer shank hitch -- you may be able to have clearance....

i use an equalizer-- and I can not open the tailgate
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-12-2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,760
Posted By Mikenbern
we have the 27FB Flying cloud.... after looking...

we have the 27FB Flying cloud.... after looking closely at the 25FB ~~ the east west bed in the 25 is difficult -- no room for feet against the wall. We love the 27FB

Be sure to practice in and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-10-2017, 04:06 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,728
Posted By Mikenbern
good idea to tighten and apply loctite

when packing up from our last trip I noticed one of mine was very loose- I applied loctite (blue) and retightened the hooks. I think it is good preventative maintenance.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-21-2017, 09:02 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 18,756
Posted By Mikenbern
We will be camping at Indian creek campground in...

We will be camping at Indian creek campground in Cherokee NC for the eclipse.
We thought we'd try to see it from Clingmans dome but that is serviced by bus only that day and sold out a long time...
Forum: On The Road... 06-21-2017, 03:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,682
Posted By Mikenbern
Just water and electric- most FL state parks just...

Just water and electric- most FL state parks just have a dump station. We are in the shady woods very close 5 min drive ( within the
Park) to a great beach
Forum: On The Road... 06-20-2017, 06:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,682
Posted By Mikenbern
Observations on 4th trip

We bought our 2017 Flying Cloud 27FB in late March we have been out 15 nights in her so far. We still really really like her.

Observations:
AC--- works great - we live in FL and today at set up...
Forum: On The Road... 06-16-2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 31,086
Posted By Mikenbern
I have a 2016 F150 Platinum with 3.5 ecoboost -...

I have a 2016 F150 Platinum with 3.5 ecoboost - 3.55 rear end, 20" michelins LTX 275/55/20 , trailer tow package, 6800#GVWR package

My door sticker says payload 1,525 lbs. i use the...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 05-18-2017, 03:11 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 30,119
Posted By Mikenbern
We bring a zip lock full of ice cubes - then make...

We bring a zip lock full of ice cubes - then make them as we use them in a tray in the freezer [emoji851]
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-11-2017, 04:38 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 20,508
Posted By Mikenbern
We had recently purchased this one from Amazon...

We had recently purchased this one from Amazon for the prior trialer- when I negotiated the trade for my Airstream - I kept my mattress and let them put the AS in the trade in.

here is the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 05-04-2017, 03:55 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,917
Posted By Mikenbern
Inverter basics ~ 101

Can somebody either answer or direct me to a link about the inverter?

I usually camp in state parks with electric hookups. Should I turn on the little button to the left of the sink ( a green...
Forum: Modifications 05-01-2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,586
Posted By Mikenbern
I made one today - very easy and came out nice--...

I made one today - very easy and came out nice-- thanks for the idea284547284548284549
Forum: On The Road... 05-01-2017, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,328
Posted By Mikenbern
Trailer parking at Anacortes Ferry terminal?

I have no idea on parking but here is a link to our bike ride journal for our trip in the San Juans
https://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/tourdemiller8

It was a fun place to ride - [emoji4] enjoy
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-30-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 14,010
Posted By Mikenbern
works well

I have a 2016 F150 Platinum SuperCrew and a 2017 AS Flying Cloud 27FB

I have it set up with the Pro Backup Assist ~ the back end of the sticker is up against the propane tank. I use an...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-30-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,710
Posted By Mikenbern
I installed 2 easy disconnects total cost just...

I installed 2 easy disconnects total cost just over $20 (actually $10 since I had one already)284443
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-27-2017, 05:42 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,931
Posted By Mikenbern
Update by OP~~~~ 3 trips in so far 1400 miles -...

Update by OP~~~~ 3 trips in so far 1400 miles - one to north Georgia.

So far the 3.5 eco boost has been flawless. 12.8 mpg at 63 mph most of the time.
The truck has plenty of power and the combo...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-27-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,917
Posted By Mikenbern
Sorry for the mishap KJBishop2 -- I am careful...

Sorry for the mishap KJBishop2 --
I am careful to stop the drill prior to lowering the handle to apply the brake.
Hand crank works for flat or short uphill - my parking maneuver is a lil lengthy...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 04-27-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,832
Posted By Mikenbern
Anybody recommend a good head unit -- same size...

Anybody recommend a good head unit -- same size and easy plug n play interface?
Bluetooth to iPhone essential

Thanks
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 04-27-2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,832
Posted By Mikenbern
Unless you want a bigger headache do not call the...

Unless you want a bigger headache do not call the Clarion UN-Helpful line.

They insisted I needed to download a software update. I hung up- called back 20seconds later.
Same guy - I ask the same...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-27-2017, 03:41 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 16,374
Posted By Mikenbern
let me preface that I am new to airstream...

let me preface that I am new to airstream ownership (one month) so take that into consideration.

When picking up our 2017 FC 27FB they told me that even with the battery disconnect switch in...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-25-2017, 05:22 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 21,793
Posted By Mikenbern
Dates...

Am I reading this right -- the rally is on a Friday & Saturday? The 3rd & 4th
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-17-2017, 07:03 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,917
Posted By Mikenbern
Yes I would use a pipe wrench on the sleeve...

Yes
I would use a pipe wrench on the sleeve and a large wrench on the ball base
I just had to do this to change from a 2" ball too a 2 5/16
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-15-2017, 11:38 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 16,917
Posted By Mikenbern
This is how I do it: lower the tongue jack on...

This is how I do it:
lower the tongue jack on the ball
lock the trailer hitch onto the ball of the trailer valet
raise the tongue jack putting the valet off the ground
start to tighten the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-14-2017, 08:48 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 11,281
Posted By Mikenbern
I have a 2016 F150 Platinum and a 2017 Flying...

I have a 2016 F150 Platinum and a 2017 Flying Cloud 27FB - I have the equal-I-zer 4 point and it pulls it like a dream.

I recently left a campground near Columbus Georgia at 7:30 pm due to...
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