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Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 04-24-2024, 11:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,898
Posted By mikeinca
I bought a cover from Calmark Cover Co. in Oxnard...

I bought a cover from Calmark Cover Co. in Oxnard CA a couple of years ago. High quality and since they have a form for you to provide measurements of your specific trailer you get a custom product...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-16-2024, 11:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,990
Posted By mikeinca
From the photo, it looks like the Plasticoat...

From the photo, it looks like the Plasticoat finish on the aluminum has been scarred. In fact, at the bottom right of the damage it appears some of the coating has been stripped off down to the bare...
Forum: Tires 04-15-2024, 11:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,952
Posted By mikeinca
That's surprising. I also follow this forum...

That's surprising. I also follow this forum pretty closely and people who have the Endurance tires seem quite happy with them. Since there are apparently lots of posts here about problems with those...
Forum: Tires 04-10-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,952
Posted By mikeinca
Me too and additionally "winter" conditions can...

Me too and additionally "winter" conditions can arise unexpectedly. A few years back we travelled to Devils Tower National Monument in late May and experienced a freak cold snap that created near...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 04-08-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,578
Posted By mikeinca
Thanks for the feedback. What you say about the...

Thanks for the feedback. What you say about the inside antenna is true; it appears the phone needs to be close for best results. I plan to use a phone leaned up against the antenna as a hot spot for...
Forum: On The Road... 04-08-2024, 07:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,161
Posted By mikeinca
Based on the link to the story above that...

Based on the link to the story above that suggests she was trying to secure the door, I'll wager she found the door hadn't been closed fully (newbies might not know you need to slam the door fairly...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 04-08-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,578
Posted By mikeinca
Since I just installed a weBoost Drive Reach RV...

Since I just installed a weBoost Drive Reach RV and my initial tests have gone well (haven't taken it out on the road yet) I'm curious as to what made you unhappy with it, if you don't mind me...
Forum: Tires 04-08-2024, 02:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,794
Posted By mikeinca
It's just super easy to use and is very stable....

It's just super easy to use and is very stable. Also, I've found that given the depressed tire cradle it's possible to drive up on the ramp without a spotter because you can literally see and feel...
Forum: Tires 04-08-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,794
Posted By mikeinca
I don't know when spares became standard...

I don't know when spares became standard equipment but that trailer is a 2003 25' Classic.
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 04-08-2024, 11:18 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,578
Posted By mikeinca
From my experience, cell signals are weaker...

From my experience, cell signals are weaker inside the Airstream. It can help a bit if you're using the phone as a Wifi hotspot, for example, to lean it up against a window but that's not very...
Forum: Tires 04-06-2024, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,952
Posted By mikeinca
That implies that the belt construction in the...

That implies that the belt construction in the Michelin Agilis tire is in some way inadequate to the task of dealing with the sidewall stress generated by a dual axle trailer. Is there evidence...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-05-2024, 11:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,479
Posted By mikeinca
"Everybody knows".....uh, no, everybody...

"Everybody knows".....uh, no, everybody doesn't.
Forum: Tires 04-04-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,952
Posted By mikeinca
No worries. Good luck with your choice.

No worries. Good luck with your choice.
Forum: Tires 04-04-2024, 02:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,952
Posted By mikeinca
Is there something in particular that impresses...

Is there something in particular that impresses you about the XPS Rib that would cause you to consider it over the Agilis Cross Climate? They are both E rated tires with identical load ratings of...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-31-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By mikeinca
Thanks. In my GT the audio equipment is in the...

Thanks. In my GT the audio equipment is in the curbside cabinet above the dinette with a speaker on the left behind an access panel. Just below the access panel is a hole with a bundle of wiring...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-31-2024, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By mikeinca
The "spare" 2 wire circuit that I used for power...

The "spare" 2 wire circuit that I used for power had female bullet connectors at the ends. I tested across the two wires before I did anything else and they returned around 12.5V so I'm assuming I...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-31-2024, 10:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
I'm glad this thread at least gave you a place to...

I'm glad this thread at least gave you a place to voice your frustrations! ;)

Just to add to your mention of the Fusion head unit and DSP, at one point I called Garmin (Fusion) because I thought...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-30-2024, 11:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 361
Posted By mikeinca
weBoost 12V powering mystery

A few days ago I installed a weBoost Drive Reach RV in my Globetrotter. I'll start by saying that I know the unit is functioning properly because I plugged it in using the supplied AC adaptor. FWIW,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-30-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,025
Posted By mikeinca
We're on the same page, but I think something got...

We're on the same page, but I think something got lost in the way I constructed my comments. ;) To clarify, when I say "it's true in some cases" I'm referring to the fact that sometimes premium fuel...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-29-2024, 01:02 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,025
Posted By mikeinca
You're absolutely right, and I think some folks...

You're absolutely right, and I think some folks may be getting hung up on the semantics around this issue. There's no question that some higher compression engines will produce more power with...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-27-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 6,025
Posted By mikeinca
We took a trip at Christmas. My new GMC 2500HD...

We took a trip at Christmas. My new GMC 2500HD Duramax 6.7 with the 10sp and 3.43 rear axle got 16.3mpg towing our 25' GT twin. This was about 2mpg better than I ever got with my previous 2017 F250...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-26-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Sounds like a really extensive and highly...

Sounds like a really extensive and highly competent setup for the audio/video in your Airstream to which my wife would responded, had I suggested something similar, "but in the trailer the TV...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-26-2024, 05:56 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Glad to hear that you were able to get a...

Glad to hear that you were able to get a satisfactory result pushing movie sound over the coach speakers. We had a Samsung TV in a previous Classic and Airstream took a tap directly off of the TV...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-26-2024, 04:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Thanks, I did look at other options. The 5 1/4"...

Thanks, I did look at other options. The 5 1/4" Focal 130AC speakers, as an example, are $269/pair (plus tax) from Crutchfield which doubles my cost, possibly complicates installation and the grills,...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-26-2024, 03:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Yeah, I found that video too. The holes in my...

Yeah, I found that video too. The holes in my grill are significantly smaller than those in the depicted grill and wouldn't accept a normal sized paper clip. As I mentioned in my initial post, the...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-26-2024, 03:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
All right! The speaker is out. Since I'm getting...

All right! The speaker is out. Since I'm getting a new speaker w/grill I no longer had to worry about damaging the old one. Given that, after trying other approaches mentioned here @sbreech's...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-26-2024, 12:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Just to finish this off for anyone who might be...

Just to finish this off for anyone who might be interested, Airstream has an upgraded replacement speaker which includes the mounting frame and a new grill for $131.00. I've decided to order just one...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-26-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Appreciate the tips. I have some 3M VHB tape so I...

Appreciate the tips. I have some 3M VHB tape so I could try that. Use the tape to secure a piece of wire and create a makeshift pulling tool. Might work. I'm about to call my Airstream dealer so I'll...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-26-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Well, I'm pretty sure. I've removed the...

Well, I'm pretty sure. I've removed the inspection panel in the storage compartment and can see the back side of the speaker and plastic frame that holds it. I can also see the tips of the screws...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-25-2024, 10:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Yes, I think you're right. The grill appears to...

Yes, I think you're right. The grill appears to be a tight, pretty much flush tapered "press fit" and is held in place by friction against the plastic trim ring. I have a set of plastic tools used...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-25-2024, 08:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Thanks, I'm sure that would work. My preference...

Thanks, I'm sure that would work. My preference is to remove the grill without damaging it or leaving unsightly holes but if worse comes to worse, I'll do something like you suggest.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-25-2024, 05:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Thanks Jim. That sounded like a very clever...

Thanks Jim. That sounded like a very clever solution, so I immediately went out to the trailer to try it. While I was able to work a hooked wire into one of the holes I found it impossible to...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-25-2024, 02:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,211
Posted By mikeinca
Speaker grill removal. How?

I've determined that one of the speakers in my 2020 Globetrotter is blown and am attempting to remove it. I'm having a lot of trouble getting the grill off, which I understand is press fit into...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-21-2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,615
Posted By mikeinca
We have a 2020 25' GT with the front storage...

We have a 2020 25' GT with the front storage compartment and use an Equalizer hitch set up with 4 washers. In 4 almost years we've experienced no FES issues and with moderate tire pressures (65 PSI)...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-21-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,333
Posted By mikeinca
The drive system is for maneuvering the trailer...

The drive system is for maneuvering the trailer around without being hitched up. Trailer looks cool, with some interesting features.
Forum: On The Road... 03-20-2024, 02:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,807
Posted By mikeinca
Just revisited this thread and I really...

Just revisited this thread and I really appreciate all the great suggestions. We ended up booking reservations at Gros Ventre in the Tetons this time but will definitely keep these Canadian spots in...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-15-2024, 12:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,860
Posted By mikeinca
Do you have a similar problem when filling from a...

Do you have a similar problem when filling from a hose or just with the jerry can? If you only have a problem with the jerry can does it have a nozzle attachment that you can shove into the filler?
...
Forum: Tires 03-14-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,737
Posted By mikeinca
Hi Jack. Thanks for the additional info,...

Hi Jack. Thanks for the additional info, especially the part about not needing to derate the E-rated CrossClimates. With a smaller trailer than yours I'm good either way but it's nice to have that...
Forum: Tires 03-13-2024, 03:53 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 17,737
Posted By mikeinca
Which specific tire are you referring to when you...

Which specific tire are you referring to when you mention the "higher reserve capacity" CrossClimate tires? I'm asking because when I installed 16" Sendel S03 wheels with Michelin CrossClimate...
Forum: On The Road... 03-12-2024, 06:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,807
Posted By mikeinca
^ Thanks for the tips.

^ Thanks for the tips.
Forum: On The Road... 03-12-2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,807
Posted By mikeinca
Thanks, I found the reservation site....

Thanks, I found the reservation site. Unfortunately, not much availability at the locations we are interested in BC and Alberta during our time window. Probably should have started earlier. We may...
Forum: On The Road... 03-12-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,807
Posted By mikeinca
Canadian camping recommendations?

We're planning a trip towards the end of June and thinking about British Columbia or Alberta as destinations. We visited Banff almost 20 years ago but didn't own a trailer at the time so we paid...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 03-04-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,378
Posted By mikeinca
I thought I was the Lone Ranger with regard to...

I thought I was the Lone Ranger with regard to bending one of those extensions; should have known better. Mine got tweaked in an encounter with a large (yet somehow invisible!) rock in a tight...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-03-2024, 05:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,930
Posted By mikeinca
We have a 2020 25' GT FB. When loaded for travel...

We have a 2020 25' GT FB. When loaded for travel with foodstuffs and gear, a full freshwater tank, empty gray tank, and a black tank with a few gallons of water so it's not used dry, tongue weight is...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-02-2024, 04:31 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,710
Posted By mikeinca
Yup. I have one of these, just like field &...

Yup. I have one of these, just like field & stream's I suspect. ;). You simply attach a regular gray water/garden hose to the spigot.
...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-02-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,710
Posted By mikeinca
We wouldn't want a camper with a combined tank....

We wouldn't want a camper with a combined tank. We boondock almost exclusively and the option to transfer gray water into a portable container and take it to a gray water dump either inside or...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 03-02-2024, 12:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,747
Posted By mikeinca
Good luck!

Good luck!
Forum: Insurance & Claims 03-02-2024, 11:39 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,747
Posted By mikeinca
I sympathize with your sentiments regarding...

I sympathize with your sentiments regarding insurance in general. However, while some auto policies may cover liability while you're towing your trailer most don't cover collision or comprehensive...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 03-01-2024, 12:34 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,747
Posted By mikeinca
That seems out of line. We had a $2500 claim with...

That seems out of line. We had a $2500 claim with Progressive on a different Airstream a few years back and our rates didn't increase at the time.

On our current 2020 25' GT the rate with...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-29-2024, 12:13 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 12,710
Posted By mikeinca
Ditto.

Ditto.
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