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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-01-2021, 11:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,150
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Please check your private messages. Might have a...

Please check your private messages. Might have a solution for you.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-01-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,872
Posted By Rivet Rocket
You may have purchased our unit. Did it have the...

You may have purchased our unit. Did it have the black interior and did you buy it from National? If so, congrats, you got a great deal, that we treated with love for one season.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-21-2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 547
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Campgrounds between Indy and Denver

Will be taking I-70 from Indy to Golden CO next week.

How difficult will it be to find 1 night campgrounds along the route? Will probably only travel 250 to 300 miles per day and would like to...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-19-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,977
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Went back and checked, cost was less than $300...

Went back and checked, cost was less than $300 all in for the Husky with 3000 LB lift capacity. Had a light, limit switch up and down, a cord storage attachment pocket and adjustable foot pad.
...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-18-2018, 07:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,977
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Your bio says 22, your post says 23, assuming...

Your bio says 22, your post says 23, assuming that you have a 22 FB Sport, yes I have experience installing a power tongue jack on a '2017 22FB Sport.

Used a Husky brand, mounting holes lined up...
Forum: On The Road... 07-16-2018, 02:07 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,618
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Just returned yesterday. All sites at CC are...

Just returned yesterday. All sites at CC are "primitive" by design, 2 loops, B and C. One is generator friendly the other is generator free. Lots of shade, smaller sites, fairly close together.
...
Forum: Our Community 06-26-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,501
Posted By Rivet Rocket
As you can see from my signature we started with...

As you can see from my signature we started with a 22 and after 1 year moved to a 26. Just the 2 of us and no pets. Loved the 22, weight, tow ability, full bath, cost and features. After our first...
Forum: Our Community 06-26-2018, 02:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,616
Posted By Rivet Rocket
We were in Jackson Center in April to see our 26...

We were in Jackson Center in April to see our 26 on the line. Our sales person got us the build dates and last 5 digits of the VIN. We decided to go the next to last day of the build-out. Simple 2.5...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-17-2018, 07:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 730
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Also have a 26 FC, leaving tomorrow for a week...

Also have a 26 FC, leaving tomorrow for a week trip. Have never tried your scenario, but will this week and report back.

Have never used the inverter, just confirmed it worked during the PDI....
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 06-17-2018, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,792
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Having bought 2 new, here is my experience. If...

Having bought 2 new, here is my experience. If you can find a new '18 you might get 20% off. For an ordered '19 to your spec 17% off is a deal I'd do all day. Iowa is a long way from Colorado, so...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-07-2018, 10:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,505
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Take a look at the FC 26 RBT. The U shaped front...

Take a look at the FC 26 RBT. The U shaped front sofa/dinette allows 2 adults to recline in comfort at the same time. TV articulates for viewing. You can use both tables, neither or just one and...
Forum: Shhhh... Coming soon 06-05-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 13,171
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Agree, the 26 is only in the FC, so add this, or...

Agree, the 26 is only in the FC, so add this, or a RB plan with queen or twins in 25,27.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-01-2018, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,029
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Response to your third question. Had a '17 22 FB...

Response to your third question. Had a '17 22 FB Sport, pulled with a '17 Hyundai Santa Fe. Used a Prodigy P-3 as my brake controller. Worked great, assume a quality hitch dealer can wire your older...
Forum: Tires 05-28-2018, 11:21 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,312
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Have used the TST system on my 22 and 26. Highly...

Have used the TST system on my 22 and 26. Highly recommend TST. Support has been excellent. Needed to add 2 more sensors and an amplifier when I upgraded from 1 to 2 axles. The sensors, amplifier and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-11-2018, 12:48 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 12,216
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Colonial Airstream in NJ advertises that it...

Colonial Airstream in NJ advertises that it includes a battery box lock with every sale. Might want to contact them to see if they will sell you one and what type it is.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-11-2018, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,639
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Have used the same Husky Centerline T/S on a 22...

Have used the same Husky Centerline T/S on a 22 Sport and a 26 FC without issue. The 22 was pulled with a SUV and the 26 with a F 250. Set-up was different, needed a different drop shank and went...
Forum: Global 'streaming 04-25-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,470
Posted By Rivet Rocket
The specs depend on the model. My 22 Sport was...

The specs depend on the model. My 22 Sport was 21'8" from the center of the ball to rear of the trailer. (No bumper on the 22). The FC 26 RBT I have now is 26'11" from the center of the ball to the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-24-2018, 09:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,380
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Thank you SSM. Your response and research is...

Thank you SSM. Your response and research is appreciated. Looks like a few more steps needed by me to complete this task and the by-pass valve is down the list of the procedures.

No Alde in the FC...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-24-2018, 07:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,380
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Dewinterizing

Must be spring!
Just took delivery on a new FC 26, it came winterized from the factory, and I asked the dealer not to dewinterize it because of recent low temps in Michigan.

My question is,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-21-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,062
Posted By Rivet Rocket
You will get all kinds of expert advice on...

You will get all kinds of expert advice on towing, so won't opine on that.

As a former owner of a '17 22 FB Sport a heads-up. The max GVWR for your rig is only 4500 lbs. If you are at 5000 lbs....
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 04-21-2018, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,181
Posted By Rivet Rocket
My '17 22FB had solid lug nuts, no caps on them....

My '17 22FB had solid lug nuts, no caps on them. 110 ft lb torque and 65 psi is what I ran with zero issues.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 04-09-2018, 07:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,505
Posted By Rivet Rocket
What we did when traveling was 2 strips of duct...

What we did when traveling was 2 strips of duct tape from front of the closet door to the wall by the TV. Not pretty or elegant but worked, and kept the bins in place and the door firmly closed. Easy...
Forum: Tires 03-06-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,441
Posted By Rivet Rocket
As the OP I was pleased to see you post. Ordered...

As the OP I was pleased to see you post. Ordered the additional parts from Peggy in your office yesterday. Shipping confirmation today and she also sent a PDF of instructions as she promised. Well...
Forum: Tires 03-06-2018, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,441
Posted By Rivet Rocket
As the OP thanks to all that responded, great...

As the OP thanks to all that responded, great ideas and solutions.

My 22 FB had the exact conditions that RVB listed and I figured it was dropping the signal with no repeater. Therefore the...
Forum: Tires 03-05-2018, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 10,441
Posted By Rivet Rocket
TST TPMS Repeater Wiring

Going from a single axel (2 sensors) with no need for the TST TPMS repeater, to a 26 RBT that will have 4 sensors and 2 axels, so will be getting the repeater with 2 additional sensors.

Question...
Forum: On The Road... 02-23-2018, 06:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,526
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Horse Thief camp ground, family owned near Hill...

Horse Thief camp ground, family owned near Hill City. Great hosts, fair rates, full hook ups, clean, well maintained bath house(s) -2. Laundry, small store, ice, firewood etc. Quiet, most sites are...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-19-2018, 12:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 430
Posted By Rivet Rocket
2017 Airstream Sport 22 - Michigan

Title: 2017 Airstream Sport 22 - Michigan
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

1 year full factory warranty and 1 year Coach-Net roadside emergency assistance remaining.

Black...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-15-2017, 06:18 PM
Replies: 215
Views: 46,980
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Research the Husky T/S Centerline hitch. Have one...

Research the Husky T/S Centerline hitch. Have one and love it. No sway going 63 MPH in a 20 MPH cross wind being passed at 80 MPH by semi's in SD.
Forum: Member Introductions 10-14-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,130
Posted By Rivet Rocket
As a 22FB owner, I can tell you that you have...

As a 22FB owner, I can tell you that you have many great adventures ahead. Just 2 of us, so our space concerns are less than you will experience. Easy to tow, can camp any place and requests from...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 10-08-2017, 07:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,829
Posted By Rivet Rocket
I posted a for sale AS recently, automatically...

I posted a for sale AS recently, automatically posted to this page. Did not pay to have it featured.
Forum: General Appliance Topics 10-07-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,747
Posted By Rivet Rocket
This is a good idea, we set the smoke alarm off...

This is a good idea, we set the smoke alarm off on a regular basis, even with the fan going and windows open.
Forum: Our Community 10-07-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 911
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Don't know the answer to your question, but it...

Don't know the answer to your question, but it would be a tight fit with the door swinging out, no matter which side you mount the hinges.
Forum: Base Camp 10-07-2017, 10:47 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,660
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Was at the Novi (Detroit) Fall RV show yesterday....

Was at the Novi (Detroit) Fall RV show yesterday. Saw the newest, largest T@B on display. MSRP around $35K, will give the Basecamp a run for it's money, with its features, build quality, space...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-07-2017, 10:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,686
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Have a 22FB, back it into a 12' wide barn no...

Have a 22FB, back it into a 12' wide barn no problem. Key is, how long is your driveway? Need to maneuver it so that the trailer and TT are fairly straight as you backup. Transition from the street...
Forum: On The Road... 10-04-2017, 12:56 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,420
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Just returned from Black Hills/Bad Lands, 3,000+...

Just returned from Black Hills/Bad Lands, 3,000+ miles from Michigan. Have a '17 22FB pulled by a '17 Hyundai Santa Fe. Zero issues, max altitude was 7,000+ ft., 8% grades. Towed fine at 63 MPH,...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-01-2017, 06:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,056
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Have the same model as you, no built in filter,...

Have the same model as you, no built in filter, has a water pressure regulator however.

We use an outside Camco canister filter. Works fine for showering, hand washing and dishwashing. Use bottled...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-13-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,766
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Great list above. Before you buy everything...

Great list above. Before you buy everything listed, get just what you need to get started safely.

My best advice is camp nearby in a full hook-up park (as you are doing) and "play" with your AS....
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-13-2017, 08:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,585
Posted By Rivet Rocket
I was the original poster about the battery. Love...

I was the original poster about the battery. Love your solution/modification. Did you make a channel with the 2x2 aluminum strips for the batteries to sit in?
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-11-2017, 09:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,329
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Point of information, the '17 22FB comes with a 3...

Point of information, the '17 22FB comes with a 3 stage converter. Your new one is better then the AS standard spec unit however.

I see 13.6 volts when bulk charging and 13.2 volts when float...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 08-11-2017, 08:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,147
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Love my Viair, works exactly as advertised.

Love my Viair, works exactly as advertised.
Forum: Base Camp 08-11-2017, 08:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 12,567
Posted By Rivet Rocket
IMO you won't see them at $20k for a few years....

IMO you won't see them at $20k for a few years. But betting they will depreciate faster than the regular models.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-08-2017, 11:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,282
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Nose looks high on the mower, better get W/D and...

Nose looks high on the mower, better get W/D and sway control right away.
Forum: Member Introductions 08-08-2017, 10:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,001
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Hello and welcome from just down the road in...

Hello and welcome from just down the road in Brighton.

Where have your 4 trips been to?
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-08-2017, 10:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 30,333
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Got "Rivet Rocket" and placed on the white board...

Got "Rivet Rocket" and placed on the white board near the door. (Non-permanent mounting)
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-08-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,593
Posted By Rivet Rocket
We went with the TST system, very similar to what...

We went with the TST system, very similar to what you linked. Same features but the cost was only $160 for 2 sensors. TV has a TPMS feature that reads individual tires and I do not monitor the AS...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-08-2017, 10:07 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,585
Posted By Rivet Rocket
About a year ago went thru the same analyst you...

About a year ago went thru the same analyst you stated in your post. Bought the 22FB and have not looked back. Meets all our needs for up to 3 weeks out at a time. Bed is fine, shower works well,...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-05-2017, 01:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,288
Posted By Rivet Rocket
We were new owners just this year also, same...

We were new owners just this year also, same model, one year older than yours. Best advice I can give you is go to a close by full service RV park and play with your unit. Use every function, test...
Forum: Tires 07-26-2017, 12:18 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,779
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Success with 10% discount

Ordered a kit for my AS on Monday, saw the deal on Tuesday, called and asked if possible to get it retro. Got return call today, answer yes, we will credit your card. Can not ask for more, very...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-17-2017, 07:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,829
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Also a number of good AS videos on YouTube,...

Also a number of good AS videos on YouTube, showing all kinds of functions, upgrades and repairs. One site is "Airstream Nerds".
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-29-2017, 07:23 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,077
Posted By Rivet Rocket
Make sure the 7 pin harness is aligned and firmly...

Make sure the 7 pin harness is aligned and firmly inserted in place. Your AS running lights need to be on. (TV lights in parking or fully on position.) Hit the monitor power button. You should now...
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