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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-10-2024, 09:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,944
Posted By dvgofaz
I second the others who recommend the 'window...

I second the others who recommend the 'window shade' type of door. I think mine was under $200 and it works great and took 10lbs of glass away.
Forum: On The Road... 03-17-2024, 10:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,799
Posted By dvgofaz
Well. Great question and I have enjoyed the other...

Well. Great question and I have enjoyed the other responses.

We are in Tucson Arizona so like many retired folks we have a 'beat the heat getaway' planned for this Summer.
Our first part of the...
Forum: On The Road... 01-28-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,332
Posted By dvgofaz
If by 'west' you include Arizona I highly...

If by 'west' you include Arizona I highly recommend Richard at Oasis RV in Tucson. They are AS specialists and can do warrantee work.
There is also an Airstream dealer, here, I would use Richard.
Forum: On The Road... 01-07-2024, 10:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,468
Posted By dvgofaz
We spent a week near West Glacier last summer and...

We spent a week near West Glacier last summer and loved it. If fishing is your thing that's the place to stay. We camped at Columbia Falls RV park and it was one of the best parks in which we have...
Forum: Tires 08-06-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 74
Sticky: Tire Questions
Views: 9,392
Posted By dvgofaz
Since you know tires, can you tell me if there is...

Since you know tires, can you tell me if there is a reliable way to gauge tire life/health based on the manufacturer date? Is there any test that can be done or some tool that measures the health of...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 07-19-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,702
Posted By dvgofaz
I bake pizza, home made bread, and potatoes...

I bake pizza, home made bread, and potatoes outside on a gas grill. It takes a little practice but it works great AND it doesn't heat up the camper nor make it smell. I have also baked bread etc...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 07-19-2023, 09:35 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,897
Posted By dvgofaz
Read about them all and bought this one based on...

Read about them all and bought this one based on this vid from Liz:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcofyNWDyao&t=530s


bought mine here: ...
Forum: On The Road... 05-24-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,685
Posted By dvgofaz
Big RV Parky fan here. I have planned several...

Big RV Parky fan here. I have planned several trips across the US with it and have been very happy. Leaving in 10 days for another 40 day trip across the west and midwest and it was a huge help...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-23-2023, 12:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,014
Posted By dvgofaz
a 350 is such overkill. I've towed our 33 Classic...

a 350 is such overkill. I've towed our 33 Classic from Az to Maine to Idaho, pretty much all over the southwest and had zero issues either with horsepower or stopping. We have a 2016 F150 5'6" bed...
Forum: Winter Living 11-27-2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,942
Posted By dvgofaz
Frankly, we cheat. We don't boondock much so...

Frankly, we cheat.

We don't boondock much so we are almost always plugged in at a state or national park. Since we have a 30 amp line we turn our propane furnace down to 60 or so and then use...
Forum: On The Road... 10-12-2022, 09:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,660
Posted By dvgofaz
I40w

I would do both, take the northern route west and the southern route headed back to the east. Ditto the comment about Catalina State Park in Tucson, and should you drop south from I40 on I25 you can...
Forum: Tires 10-09-2022, 09:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,463
Posted By dvgofaz
It partly depends on where the tires spend most...

It partly depends on where the tires spend most of their lives. I too have GYE tires but here in Arizona we have to keep them covered if parked in the direct sun. A 3 year old tire that has been...
Forum: On The Road... 09-28-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,394
Posted By dvgofaz
the surface critters are taken care of by the...

the surface critters are taken care of by the aforementioned baits, I do carry spray for around the tires, the jack and landing gear and the power cord and water line.
Inside the trailer for...
Forum: 1990 - 1993 Excella 09-25-2022, 10:15 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,192
Posted By dvgofaz
I needed a new fridge for my 05 34' Classic and I...

I needed a new fridge for my 05 34' Classic and I chose the Furrion. It runs on propane for when you are towing or don't have shore power. I've been very happy with it and it's been 6 months now. The...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-28-2022, 06:49 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 50,116
Posted By dvgofaz
I have pulled a 34' Classic for the last 5 years...

I have pulled a 34' Classic for the last 5 years with an EcoBoost 3.5 F150. Az to Maine..Az straight north to the Canadian border, it pulls and stops just fine. I have 3 axles and 6 brakes behind me,...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 08-20-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,303
Posted By dvgofaz
why glass for windows?

Weird thing happened..my Mrs had trouble opening a LR window so I helped lift from the outside while she pushed on the arms inside. Neither of us exerted much force, the window opened a few inches...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-14-2022, 07:57 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 11,701
Posted By dvgofaz
I have the 2016 4x4 and the Eco Boost V6 is...

I have the 2016 4x4 and the Eco Boost V6 is amazing, we tow a 2005 Classic that 34' and 9500 lbs. It's a dream to tow with a Hensley. I do use inflatable air bags in the rear to keep it level.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-01-2022, 12:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 512
Posted By dvgofaz
free F fan

I removed the fantfan from our bedroom and replaced it with an air conditioning unit. so that means I now have perfectly good fan if anyone can use it. Stupid to throw it away and I really do not...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-24-2022, 09:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,773
Posted By dvgofaz
I have a short bungee cord that I attach/pinch...

I have a short bungee cord that I attach/pinch between the Propane cover and the jack and then run my cable through the other end. It keeps it above the hitch ball and can expand if necessary.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-24-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 21,352
Posted By dvgofaz
I have considered it but stopped for a couple of...

I have considered it but stopped for a couple of reasons. The second one being the biggest excuse.

1. One more thing to pack and unpack and make space for storage.
2. It would be like coming out...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 05-08-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 15,160
Posted By dvgofaz
hey neighbor! I'm in Tucson too..give me a shout...

hey neighbor! I'm in Tucson too..give me a shout if you run into something that takes an extra pair of hands. my contact info is my profile.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-16-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,896
Posted By dvgofaz
I had a Grand Cherokee years ago, V8, all wheel...

I had a Grand Cherokee years ago, V8, all wheel drive, and I towed a 3500 lb bass boat around with it. It was all good until the transmission died, twice. Turns out the tranny was the same one they...
Forum: On The Road... 06-02-2021, 09:18 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 10,887
Posted By dvgofaz
It's called the 'acceleration lane' for god...

It's called the 'acceleration lane' for god reason! Get your stuff up to speed so you are not a hazard!
In metro-ish areas where there are many on/off ramps I don't use the far right lane. I...
Forum: Shipping & Export/Import 05-23-2021, 10:44 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 10,709
Posted By dvgofaz
How about this...come to the US, grab the Bambi,...

How about this...come to the US, grab the Bambi, and just go camping until the madness is over? It's a great time of the year to explore the Oregon coast, Utah, Wyoming...turn this into an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-10-2021, 02:43 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,112
Posted By dvgofaz
Hi Chris, I have that exact set up in a 2016...

Hi Chris, I have that exact set up in a 2016 F150, short box 4 door 4x4. I live in Tucson and routinely tow from here up through Flagstaff and to the Grand Canyon and other points north. I have also...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-14-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,217
Posted By dvgofaz
y'all can whine about the lights all you want but...

y'all can whine about the lights all you want but here in the desert it's about rattle snakes who follow and eat pack rats.(snakes are out now, it's been a mild 'winter') They are as silent as...
Forum: Our Community 02-07-2021, 09:34 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,225
Posted By dvgofaz
Similar to the small Weber we use this one by...

Similar to the small Weber we use this one by Stok. Used it for 2 years, very happy.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-22-2020, 03:40 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 9,724
Posted By dvgofaz
Hey there and congratulations on your purchase. ...

Hey there and congratulations on your purchase.

In town etc you are going to be watching your mirrors and focusing on other traffic and curbs etc...but once out on the highway you won't have all...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-04-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By dvgofaz
I forgot to mention that Furrion quoted me about...

I forgot to mention that Furrion quoted me about 2 days run time on 100 amp hr at 70 degrees ambient..that's for their 10 cu ft unit.
I'm thinking a pair a 6v AGM withta total of about 400 amh...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-04-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,696
Posted By dvgofaz
12v only fridge

I'm looking to replace my 110/Lp Dometic fridge, I am wondering about replacing it with a Furrion 12v only unit.
Size wise it fits the space, and I think without the propane parts and ammonia pot I...
Forum: On The Road... 08-19-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,293
Views: 536,850
Posted By dvgofaz
This thread is so old Nick Danger, third eye,...

This thread is so old Nick Danger, third eye, probably has lost his PI license by now. I looked at some of the early posts and recognized a few names, very few. I guess I'm an old timer now. At...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-07-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,574
Posted By dvgofaz
Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful input....

Thanks to all of you for your thoughtful input. We DO like our 34 Classic especially since we've redone the interior and converted it to an elegant farmhouse look as opposed to the original...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-06-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,574
Posted By dvgofaz
switch to a motor coach?

My wife and I are thinking ahead a few years. We are wondering if we're going to get to the point of not being able to do all the work of hooking up a trailer. Never having owned any sort of...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-06-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,929
Posted By dvgofaz
we have a 34' also and use 3 of the 'commas' and...

we have a 34' also and use 3 of the 'commas' and they work great. do use the rubber pads as sometimes the plastic wants to skid.
Forum: Tires 07-30-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,380
Posted By dvgofaz
Ditto here, I run the GYE's at 65psi in the hot...

Ditto here, I run the GYE's at 65psi in the hot Arizona summers and even with ambient temps in the low 100's my tpms never trips the alarm set at 75 psi. I too haven't seen a rivet pop since I...
Forum: Tires 07-19-2020, 12:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 11,380
Posted By dvgofaz
I needed tires just when the new Good Year...

I needed tires just when the new Good Year Endurance tires came out. That was 3 years ago and 15,000 miles. Very happy, no flats, no leaks, and it's E rated(not that I go over 65 but I like the...
Forum: General Appliance Topics 07-01-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,773
Posted By dvgofaz
we have the microwave/convection and like it, and...

we have the microwave/convection and like it, and we have learned to use the convection to bake/roast. Before our last trip I experimented at home with our Stok propane grill, and I have figured how...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 06-24-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,794
Posted By dvgofaz
Wow! Enjoy your new home! We have a 34 and can't...

Wow! Enjoy your new home! We have a 34 and can't get enough of it. After 10 weeks on the road last Summer we came home, and only a few days went by before we were itching to get on the road again!...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,035
Posted By dvgofaz
Been there done that! Here's what I think...

Been there done that! Here's what I think happens.

I have a Hensley antisway hitch and it's magic, but, I think there is a cushion of air that builds up when an 18 wheeler comes alongside the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 05-17-2020, 01:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,944
Posted By dvgofaz
We too took out the 'gaucho' in favor of a sofa...

We too took out the 'gaucho' in favor of a sofa with recliners at each end and like it much better than the original. Has any heard that the the original, bolted to the floor, was a part of...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-27-2020, 11:58 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,678
Posted By dvgofaz
EzPZ

We kept walking through, stretching out and sitting in trailers on the dealer lot until we found one that 'fit'. I am 6'3" and need room for a guitar, my wife plays upright bass and THAT puppy needs...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 04-01-2020, 11:17 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 6,365
Posted By dvgofaz
We do, it's quite handy, an Epson WF-100. My wife...

We do, it's quite handy, an Epson WF-100. My wife connects her laptop and I my Imac. All wirelessly. We also carry a small Brother document scanner.
Forum: On The Road... 01-05-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,797
Posted By dvgofaz
Rose Canyon is a nice park and they stock trout...

Rose Canyon is a nice park and they stock trout there too, BUT. It is closed for the Winter and won't reopen until about Memorial day.
We live here, also in OroValley dangerously close to Tucson and...
Forum: Tires 01-01-2020, 10:29 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,271
Posted By dvgofaz
I put the GYEs on our 34' Classic 18 months ago...

I put the GYEs on our 34' Classic 18 months ago when nobody knew if they were any good or not. They have been terrific. Made a trip this summer from AZ to ME and back...plus the other 5000 miles we...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-23-2019, 11:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,694
Posted By dvgofaz
THAT is way flippin funny! Thanks for telling me!...

THAT is way flippin funny! Thanks for telling me! As Bugs Bunny used to say 'what a marooon!"
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-22-2019, 07:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 25,694
Posted By dvgofaz
A one time deal to get it home? There are...

A one time deal to get it home? There are services out there that will bid to drag it home for you. Before I spent any $$$ on that van I'd just hire it done. 1200 miles shouldn't cost you much, a few...
Forum: Tires 12-01-2019, 09:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,007
Posted By dvgofaz
So, a couple of years ago I had 2 blowouts in 5...

So, a couple of years ago I had 2 blowouts in 5 miles...but the trailer had been sitting, the tires were only 4 years old but had been exposed to the Arizona sun sitting for 18 months. Bottom line,...
Forum: Boondocking 11-10-2019, 11:36 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 23,221
Posted By dvgofaz
Well, for the personal safety part, I'm a gun...

Well, for the personal safety part, I'm a gun guy, been around firearms all my life. My Mrs was not and didn't used to like them but, was opened minded and wanted to learn to shoot. Now she thinks it...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-09-2019, 11:07 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 20,431
Posted By dvgofaz
We carry two yaks, my 13 foot Predator PDL and my...

We carry two yaks, my 13 foot Predator PDL and my wife's 10.2 Hobie Passport on the roof of our ARE camper shell.
Rails are hard mounted to the top with 6 stainless bolts each that go through the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-01-2019, 10:43 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,016
Posted By dvgofaz
Just like my home, I do what I feel confidant...

Just like my home, I do what I feel confidant about and leave the rest to the experts. Like electrickity...I don't do electrickity...fella could hurt himself on that stuff. One wrong move and yer...
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