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Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-11-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,994
Posted By Martee
Off course you are actually moving weight, and...

Off course you are actually moving weight, and it's confirmed thousands of times each year at CAT Scales. Those downward gravity forces you are referring to is a function of mass or weight. So...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-10-2022, 03:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,994
Posted By Martee
Yes it does, a WD hitch as you correctly stated,...

Yes it does, a WD hitch as you correctly stated, moves some tongue weight off the TV rear axle and back on the trailer axle and onto the TV front axle. The weight added to the front axle still...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-09-2022, 11:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,994
Posted By Martee
I calculate a slightly different hitch weight or...

I calculate a slightly different hitch weight or the trailer payload on your truck of about 680lbs. Perhaps my methodology is incorrect. The confirmed trailer weight is 4340lbs from two independent...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 01-07-2022, 12:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,859
Posted By Martee
I agree with you on the Tundra. Most reliable ...

I agree with you on the Tundra. Most reliable pickup I have ever owned, but it is payload challenged when towing any Airstream 25FB or bigger trailer. Your constantly managing cargo positions and...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-04-2022, 08:57 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 14,551
Posted By Martee
Are you sure the water tank is 100% full? ...

Are you sure the water tank is 100% full? Airstream water tanks will freeze the water contained inside from the exposed metal contact points, meaning bottom and sides start freezing first. As the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-03-2022, 11:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,695
Posted By Martee
I am very surprised to see the 2022 Platinum F150...

I am very surprised to see the 2022 Platinum F150 ecoboost 3.5v6 has 3250lbs payload listed for specs. It's not a misprint. But sure must be some unusual engineering mathematics going on here to...
Forum: Tires 12-29-2021, 07:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,731
Posted By Martee
The science of galvanic corrosion is well...

The science of galvanic corrosion is well understood, and it definitely does NOT apply to rubber coated tire valve stems. I would recommend new valve stems installed on every set of new tires.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-28-2021, 10:12 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 16,787
Posted By Martee
Old thread, being resurrected. My opinion is...

Old thread, being resurrected.
My opinion is that most towing hitches perform quite well, when properly setup with the trailer. Setup is definitely different for every combination of tow vehicle and...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-25-2021, 09:10 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,403
Posted By Martee
It's definitely not false advertising, if even...

It's definitely not false advertising, if even 5% of Airstream owners do occasional winter camping. I got caught 3 years ago in a early November cold front, with snow at 18F temperatures, and my...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 12-21-2021, 05:59 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,859
Posted By Martee
We also had to make a decision between the 23' or...

We also had to make a decision between the 23' or 25' Airstream trailer, and finally went with the 25' FBT. It was a great choice for us. Quite alot more room to move around in the center aisle and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-11-2021, 05:40 PM
Replies: 306
Views: 31,059
Posted By Martee
Owners of Airstream FBT models, we all have the...

Owners of Airstream FBT models, we all have the same problem. Airstream specs show 867lbs tongue weight , while actual TW is 1200lbs or more. Mine measured 1240lbs TW on a Sherline scale, and...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-28-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 25,171
Posted By Martee
We also tow a 2018 FC25 FBT with a 2014 Toyota...

We also tow a 2018 FC25 FBT with a 2014 Toyota Tundra and though we are right at the payload rating, after 4 years and 45,000 miles, we have had no issues. Tow hitch is a Reese SteadiFlex hitch and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-15-2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 8,390
Posted By Martee
My 25FB hitch weight using Cat Scale was 1238lbs,...

My 25FB hitch weight using Cat Scale was 1238lbs, and 1252lbs using a Sherline scale. That's full propane, two batteries and all water tanks fully empty. Compare that to the 838lbs Airsteam listed...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-17-2021, 10:24 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 16,126
Posted By Martee
I am intrigued by the Lexus LX600. It may come...

I am intrigued by the Lexus LX600. It may come with the all new V8 turbo engine. Rumors are it will come in three models, Standard LX600, Sport LX600 and VIP LX600. It's unclear whether the LX600...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-17-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,307
Posted By Martee
Any properly setup anti-sway WD hitch, ...

Any properly setup anti-sway WD hitch, regardless of the manufacturer typically works fine with most Airstream trailers. With our 25FB, i started out using ProPride and then switched to a Reese...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-16-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 16,126
Posted By Martee
So far we are very happy with my 2014 Tundra and...

So far we are very happy with my 2014 Tundra and 2018 FC25FB. Interestingly, I was just at our local Toyota dealer here in Texas and inquired about the new 2022 Tundras, and the plan is to still...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-15-2021, 07:37 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,810
Posted By Martee
Yest Indeed 30Amp/110V is good for most trailers....

Yest Indeed 30Amp/110V is good for most trailers. But while your doing that, ask him to include a couple of standard 20Amp 110V plug for nearly anything else you may need around the RV location. I...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 07-15-2021, 10:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,767
Posted By Martee
I definitely think the Amazon Dometic 310/320...

I definitely think the Amazon Dometic 310/320 flush valve is worth the extra money. It's a 100% resin manufacturing process, which typically increases strength about 3x over the OEM plastic valves. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-15-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,810
Posted By Martee
I would be very surprised your GT27FB has only...

I would be very surprised your GT27FB has only 880lbs tongue weight. Nearly all of the FB models loaded are north of 1100lbs and some of the 25FB trailers actual push 1250lbs tongue weight. One...
Forum: Tires 07-14-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,351
Posted By Martee
I fully agree with you, if changing out the GE...

I fully agree with you, if changing out the GE for Michelin tires, now is the perfect time to upgrade to the 16" rims. But i sure hope you can find the 16" rims for Airstreams. Some AS owners I...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-13-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,460
Posted By Martee
Use the Goodyear Endurance until they are ready...

Use the Goodyear Endurance until they are ready for replacement, then switch to the Michelin's. Nothing wrong towing with 250/2500 pickup. Your dealer should be honest about that.

Likewise,...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 07-13-2021, 06:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,949
Posted By Martee
I always found the igniter switch is randomly...

I always found the igniter switch is randomly reliable. It works today and not tomorrow. Just use the long lighters found everywhere, and these always work if you got propane gas. Of course, if...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-12-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,488
Posted By Martee
When I put a full tank fresh water in my 25FB, ...

When I put a full tank fresh water in my 25FB, my hitch weight decreased ever slightly. Which implies the fresh water tank must be directly over the axles or very close to it on my trailer, to not...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-12-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,566
Posted By Martee
Possibly an old Reese duel cam sway control...

Possibly an old Reese duel cam sway control hitch, and that is what the chains were attached to. Here is an old photo of what they looked like. Best thing you can do, is to remove it.399350
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-11-2021, 12:31 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,110
Posted By Martee
No way around it. Now is the time to get the...

No way around it. Now is the time to get the proper TV, as you did a good job evaluating actual hitch weight of your Airstream. Hopefully your dealer can just clear your paperwork from the F150...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-09-2021, 11:47 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,027
Posted By Martee
I think the Subaru Outback could tow that trailer...

I think the Subaru Outback could tow that trailer most everywhere, except in high mountain regions because of braking capacity. And unfortunately, your living in Colorado.

The believe the Toyota...
Forum: Tires 07-09-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,351
Posted By Martee
I think hitting a curb or even a bad pothole at...

I think hitting a curb or even a bad pothole at speed, will weaken the sidewalls and even the steel belts. Good thing it was brought to your attention. And it sure makes a strong case to get in...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-09-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,731
Posted By Martee
Airstream for 2-3 years, actually installed both...

Airstream for 2-3 years, actually installed both the oven and microwave in the trailer. Microwave was factory installed option, in place of the small storage cabinet above the refrigerator. You...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-08-2021, 09:37 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 14,110
Posted By Martee
There are a few models in the Airstream lineup...

There are a few models in the Airstream lineup that greatly exceed specifications for tongue weight. In most cases, it's the 25FB to 30FB models that exceed hitch weights by quite a lot. Both my...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-08-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,731
Posted By Martee
I feel the same way about my Airstream convection...

I feel the same way about my Airstream convection oven. I wish could go back to the basic gas oven with the good ventilation. Right now, just using my convection oven as a microwave only. For a...
Forum: On The Road... 07-06-2021, 01:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,804
Posted By Martee
It's happened to me before, with the Airstream...

It's happened to me before, with the Airstream deadbolt lock. Trapped inside for 15 mins, until I found the door was slightly stressed by the uneven camping ground, and when I lifted up on the...
Forum: Boondocking 07-05-2021, 04:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,717
Posted By Martee
Recommend to load "Reserve America" app called RA...

Recommend to load "Reserve America" app called RA Camping on your phone, create the account, and start making reservations for NY and Pennsylvania State parks. Also get the "RV Parky" and "KOA"...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-05-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,569
Posted By Martee
When my AGM batteries need replacement in about...

When my AGM batteries need replacement in about two years, I will be upgrading the entire Airstream to four (4) 100Ah Lithium batteries, along with the required controller.

Anybody consider...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-05-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 18,108
Posted By Martee
Congrats on that new Airstream. Even after...

Congrats on that new Airstream. Even after getting it home, I would just keep doing a detailed walk through looking for factory build issues you can fix yourself. We found factory debris during the...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 07-04-2021, 07:08 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 11,107
Posted By Martee
There is a cheaper alternative to the AS Atlas,...

There is a cheaper alternative to the AS Atlas, called the Winnebago Ekko, and made more for off-grid boondock camping, and runs about 100K cheaper.

I will say, buying an Airstream Atlas from a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-04-2021, 09:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,841
Posted By Martee
Yikes...hate to hear such an attitude from...

Yikes...hate to hear such an attitude from campground managers. So far most campgrounds I have stayed at during past few years, would encourage feedback regarding a bad electrical condition and...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-03-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,569
Posted By Martee
The SC2030 Controller by Bogart Engineering is...

The SC2030 Controller by Bogart Engineering is designed to auto detect your battery type, including Lithium Batteries. I looked carefully for a manual setup for battery type in the product support...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-03-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,841
Posted By Martee
No reverse polarity adapter exists. Reverse...

No reverse polarity adapter exists. Reverse polarity is an extremely random but serious event in the RV world. Bring the pedistal wiring issue to the campground managers attention for immediate...
Forum: Boondocking 06-29-2021, 10:26 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 20,767
Posted By Martee
Colonial Airstream wired my 25FB roof with 320...

Colonial Airstream wired my 25FB roof with 320 watts Zamp solar, and I supplement it with additional 160W Zamp Portable, that plugs directly into the front Zamp port feeding the battery. The Zamp...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-28-2021, 04:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,488
Posted By Martee
Fenderltd: sounds like your getting this tow...

Fenderltd: sounds like your getting this tow hitch under control. Don't forget about the Tundra TRD rear sway bar for your tow vehicle. It really does make a difference in towing stability.
Forum: Our Community 06-25-2021, 04:59 PM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,576,309
Posted By Martee
Airstream spotted near Dallas just off I35 going...

Airstream spotted near Dallas just off I35 going north to Oklahoma. Looks like a Flying Cloud 25FB.
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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 06-25-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,467
Posted By Martee
My Dometic 310 leaked in my 2018 FC25FB after...

My Dometic 310 leaked in my 2018 FC25FB after driving on a rather bad stretch of Interstate roads in May. The leak point was traced to hairline cracks in the flush valve. Check your Dometic leak and...
Forum: Tires 06-24-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 12,246
Posted By Martee
Used eez tire TPMS since 2018 and close to 23,000...

Used eez tire TPMS since 2018 and close to 23,000 miles on them now. Just replaced the batteries. They work really great and easy to setup. Always keep the eez tire removal tool in an Airstream...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-21-2021, 07:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,882
Posted By Martee
I certainly would not compromise the strength and...

I certainly would not compromise the strength and safety of your trailer frame by drilling holes for a bolt used for mounting a safety chain. There is not a single hitch, Reese, Equalizer, Blue Ox,...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-20-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,488
Posted By Martee
I remember reading about these very same tire...

I remember reading about these very same tire inflation issues for a 23FB on a previous thread. I checked and found it here.

https://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=223180
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-20-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,488
Posted By Martee
I towed at 80psi for two years and started to see...

I towed at 80psi for two years and started to see minor damage, most especially the entry door starting to misalign after long trips. And though I did not experience sway, my 25FB trailer would...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-19-2021, 08:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,488
Posted By Martee
I am towing a 2018 FC25FB Twin with a Tundra and...

I am towing a 2018 FC25FB Twin with a Tundra and using the Reese SteadiFlex Hitch with 1200lb bars. We just put 5000 miles on last month, and had zero sway issues even during high cross winds.
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-14-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,551
Posted By Martee
Actual hitch weights for 25FB to 30FB models tend...

Actual hitch weights for 25FB to 30FB models tend to be VERY HIGH. Currently my 25FB runs at 1240lbs tongue weight loaded, and I fully expect the 30FB Bunk to certainly be over 1200lbs. With a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-14-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,882
Posted By Martee
You can find a good welding shop or utility...

You can find a good welding shop or utility trailer dealer with a workshop that can do the loop replacement on the Airstream tongue. Should take 2-3 hours total wait time.

If you order these...
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2021, 08:24 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 15,935
Posted By Martee
I just went from Texas to Maine and back over the...

I just went from Texas to Maine and back over the last 6 weeks. I had reservations at all my RV/KOA campgrounds, and found at least prior to the Memorial weekend, many campgrounds off the interstate...
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