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Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-20-2024, 10:21 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,209
Posted By devilsbox
What's a good replacement detector these days? ...

What's a good replacement detector these days?

2017 27FB Detector Model LP_DOB Part # 31013

Ours just went kaput.
Forum: On The Road... 12-10-2023, 09:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,427
Posted By devilsbox
After 6 years of full time we've never had a...

After 6 years of full time we've never had a problem with Charmin Ultra Soft.

In addition, a spoonful of metamucil every morning reduces the amount of TP needed to ah, you know, do the job. 🙄
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 11-08-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,259
Posted By devilsbox
Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure

I had my first leak last July in the torrential rains in VT. Front wrap around window. 2017 27FB. We've been full time for 6 years.

I could see where it was leaking around the seal. I used Captain...
Forum: On The Road... 08-13-2022, 03:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By devilsbox
Bald Mountain Campground, Lovell, WY

The bride wants to visit the Medicine Wheel National Monument near Lovell, Wyoming. Does anyone know if you can camp at Bald Mountain Campground after their season ends in September?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-15-2021, 12:52 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 84,416
Posted By devilsbox
I made a PDF of the instructions many moons ago....

I made a PDF of the instructions many moons ago. They were very helpful for me. You can get the pdf here.
...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-17-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,928
Posted By devilsbox
Also for your consideration, 2019 GM trucks have...

Also for your consideration, 2019 GM trucks have had problems so that the rear camera on your airstream will not work. There is a fix but.......................

Larry
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-30-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,982
Posted By devilsbox
The new thing is leaving the trailer running...

The new thing is leaving the trailer running lights on 24/7. I just don’t get it.

Larry
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-08-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,078
Posted By devilsbox
We've camped as cold as 2 below. No problems...

We've camped as cold as 2 below. No problems except that I had to chop the ice from around the dump station with a hatchet. We have a 2017 27FB Flying Cloud.

One big thing is that our dump valves...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-01-2020, 10:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,939
Posted By devilsbox
After 35 years of rving I think this set up is...

After 35 years of rving I think this set up is the slickest. It just doesn't get any easier.

In addition, it takes up the least amount of room which is important to us as full timers.

Larry
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-24-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 26,823
Posted By devilsbox
My 2000 did this, it turned out there is a recall...

My 2000 did this, it turned out there is a recall on the spark plug terminal were it connects to the spark plug. You can temp fix by bending the metal so it contacts the spark plug better. Do a...
Forum: On The Road... 07-12-2020, 11:09 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 12,410
Posted By devilsbox
Definitely think about a Berkey. Love ours and...

Definitely think about a Berkey. Love ours and love the fact we don't buy or throw away any more plastic bottles.

Larry
Forum: Refrigerators 06-12-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,503
Posted By devilsbox
Is the trailer level when hooked up to your tow...

Is the trailer level when hooked up to your tow vehicle? That’s my first thought. I’m no expert though.

Larry
Forum: On The Road... 06-06-2020, 09:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,337
Posted By devilsbox
We use America's Mailbox in SD. Moseying our way...

We use America's Mailbox in SD. Moseying our way there now to get our Domicile straightened out.

Larry
Forum: Full-Timing 05-23-2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,934
Posted By devilsbox
We've been using America's Mailbox for about a...

We've been using America's Mailbox for about a year with no problem except, well.... what's with the dum dum lolipops they include in every mailing to us?

Larry
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-18-2020, 09:23 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,670
Posted By devilsbox
This was driving me crazy as well. I couldn't...

This was driving me crazy as well. I couldn't find a leak anywhere. Finally one day I took everything out of the closet and removed the panel (two screws) that hide the inside part of the city water...
Forum: Awnings 02-21-2020, 03:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,501
Posted By devilsbox
I could see the screw backing out. What I ended...

I could see the screw backing out. What I ended up doing was put the awning out all the way but in the down position. I then reached up with the awning pole and caught the hook so it could not turn....
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 11-07-2019, 08:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,349
Posted By devilsbox
Thank you for this and the previous post with...

Thank you for this and the previous post with details of your installation.

What I'm wondering is there anyway in the world that the wires to the camera can be accessed from inside?

I have a...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 11-06-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,349
Posted By devilsbox
Is the Furrion plug available yet? I can't...

Is the Furrion plug available yet?

I can't find it on their website and the last time I emailed them they said the end of Sept or early Nov.

Larry
Forum: On The Road... 10-22-2019, 09:12 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 15,476
Posted By devilsbox
Yes, this set up works slick!! Larry

Yes, this set up works slick!!

Larry
Forum: On The Road... 07-23-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,901
Posted By devilsbox
Check out Sabao Lake Campground. 11 miles up a...

Check out Sabao Lake Campground. 11 miles up a dirt road from Rt 9 so make sure you have everything you need. Primitive camping. Just a couple outhouses there. It's on a beautiful lake. Eagles abound...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-14-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,717
Posted By devilsbox
We have/had this problem on our 16 month journey....

We have/had this problem on our 16 month journey. It turned out to be condensation from the fridge sloshing out onto the floor when we moved.

My wife temporarily solved the problem by wiping up...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 06-09-2019, 12:54 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 18,349
Posted By devilsbox
2019 GM trucks and Wireless Backup Camera

Apparently there is a snafu with 2019 GM trucks interfering with Wireless devices.

We bought a new 2019 Silverado. Now the backup camera monitor for our 2017 27 FB blinks off and on with a...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-27-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,838
Posted By devilsbox
This has been a minor pain in my butt. 2017 27FB ...

This has been a minor pain in my butt. 2017 27FB

First of all you can count on one hand how many times we've hooked into city water. We almost always use the fresh water tank and the pump.

Our...
Forum: Tires 03-15-2019, 01:11 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 29,296
Posted By devilsbox
We were popping rivets at 80 Lbs. Dropped to 65...

We were popping rivets at 80 Lbs. Dropped to 65 Lbs and the rivet problem seems to have gone away.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-10-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,637
Posted By devilsbox
I'm on the road and can't find the exact thread...

I'm on the road and can't find the exact thread here on Airforums but there is one that shows a receptacle from amazon similar to if not the same as this

https://amzn.to/2L81VzL

Check the...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 11-17-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,252
Posted By devilsbox
We are plagued with condensation problems now and...

We are plagued with condensation problems now and then, especially during the colder days.

We bought a small eva dry dehumidifier that helped somewhat.

What really helped was when we started...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-15-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,020
Posted By devilsbox
Update

After getting the runaround multiple times from RV dealers on our route, Four Seasons RV in Abilene, KS told us to stop in on the way by. (I70)

Pulled in at 1:10. Tech comes out and listens to...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-14-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,020
Posted By devilsbox
Thanks, I found my reset switch easily after...

Thanks, I found my reset switch easily after taking the outside panel off. Reset but did no good.

I looked up the exhaust pipe with a flashlight, look clean.

Propane tanks full, tried...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-13-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,020
Posted By devilsbox
Atwood Furnace Education

2017 27 FB with an Atwood AFMD 25141 furnace.

Is there an online source for diagnosing these Atwood furnaces? Youtube?

I'd be willing to pay for an online course even.

We're one month into...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-26-2018, 03:51 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 84,416
Posted By devilsbox
It takes a good 36 hours for mine to go from...

It takes a good 36 hours for mine to go from blinking fast (Normal Mode) to blinking every 8 seconds (Storage Mode).

See posts #41, #42, and #188.

Larry
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-22-2018, 04:13 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 84,416
Posted By devilsbox
I'm very pleased with the upgrade. Now that I...

I'm very pleased with the upgrade. Now that I have the pendant what surprises me, (and it shouldn't after spending a good part of my life turning wrenches) is how long it takes to charge the...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-20-2018, 06:03 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 84,416
Posted By devilsbox
I installed the new 4655 VL + remote pendant + 12...

I installed the new 4655 VL + remote pendant + 12 volt 15 amp fuse block. Thanks to the posts in this forum and the pictures by Snowy all went smoothly.

I have two AGM batteries.

After I...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-07-2018, 06:37 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 11,921
Posted By devilsbox
This is what we've had for many years. It's held...

This is what we've had for many years. It's held up well. Lots of miles on it.

But we're thinking about something smaller. Has anyone had experience with the Coleman Fold N Go?
...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-01-2018, 06:35 AM
Replies: 222
Views: 84,416
Posted By devilsbox
Let me see if I've got this right. I have a...

Let me see if I've got this right.

I have a 2017 27FB with Parallax 8355 converter that I want to upgrade.

So I need to buy a Progressive Dynamics 4655 with remote pendant PD92201TV.

I...
Forum: On The Road... 07-22-2018, 02:15 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,672
Posted By devilsbox
Not a tornado but some sort of a micro burst in...

Not a tornado but some sort of a micro burst in ME a couple weeks ago. We were at a secluded campground way in the boonies, no one but the wife and me.

It started getting dark so we picked up all...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-20-2018, 09:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,405
Posted By devilsbox
https://streamin-in-shiny.com/ Larry & Susie...

https://streamin-in-shiny.com/

Larry & Susie Warren
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-17-2018, 12:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 8,422
Posted By devilsbox
We have a 2017 27FB with one air co unit. Our...

We have a 2017 27FB with one air co unit. Our advice is get one with two.

Larry
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-11-2018, 04:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,472
Posted By devilsbox
I have to 2nd this. While on the road in Big...

I have to 2nd this. While on the road in Big Bend, TX, I developed a grinding noise in one wheel. 2017 27FB. Dealer outside of Austin, TX pretty much blew me off when the word "warranty" was...
Forum: On The Road... 05-15-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,224
Posted By devilsbox
Best place to buy propane these days

When we first left NH last January we were using a 30 lb tank every 2 days to stay warm. We quickly found out that Tractor Supply seemed to be the best place to buy Propane.

On our trip the range...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-29-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,472
Posted By devilsbox
Chilhowee RV Center, we had a good experience...

Chilhowee RV Center, we had a good experience here back in January when we were headed south.

Larry
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-28-2018, 10:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,818
Posted By devilsbox
Thanks I've been tightening until it's tight...

Thanks

I've been tightening until it's tight then backing off 180 degrees. Still having issues when it's windy, maybe there is nothing one can do about the wind cept slow down or pull off.

I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-28-2018, 09:48 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,818
Posted By devilsbox
What is the proper way to adjust the sway...

What is the proper way to adjust the sway control?

309674
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-13-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,071
Posted By devilsbox
I'm having this same problem, I can light it...

I'm having this same problem, I can light it manually but it won't light on it's own. When I turn it on I do not hear any clicks but a single clunk. Ideas?

2017 27FB

Larry
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-01-2018, 09:29 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,744
Posted By devilsbox
This is pretty much we had to do. Left NH Jan 3rd...

This is pretty much we had to do. Left NH Jan 3rd and ran smack dab into the blizzard. Wind blowing us all over the road. slowed down to forty and it was still pretty hairy. Ended up pulling off at a...
Forum: On The Road... 01-17-2018, 07:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 940
Posted By devilsbox
Moseying Our Way South

We left NH January 3rd trying to beat the blizzard. We did not succeed. Holed up at a PA Welcome Center while the wind was blowing sideways and the temp went down to 1 degree.

Stayed with friends...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-15-2018, 04:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,409
Posted By devilsbox
A 69 cent cone washer had fallen out from the...

A 69 cent cone washer had fallen out from the pump inlet when the dealer back home winterized the Airstream. I checked that connection and it was tight but never took it apart and probably wouldn't...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-12-2018, 01:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,409
Posted By devilsbox
I just rechecked things down by the pump, the...

I just rechecked things down by the pump, the o-ring is there. All the connections are tight. What I can see of the hoses all looks good.

Going to the dealer on Monday morning. I'll post the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-11-2018, 01:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,409
Posted By devilsbox
I'm very sorry, I meant I can hear air going into...

I'm very sorry, I meant I can hear air going into the HOT water tank when the pump is running.

The pump is pumping a tiny bit of water and alot of air. It's gotta be the pump or the intake hose....
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-10-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,409
Posted By devilsbox
I'm not sure if the dealer used compressed air, I...

I'm not sure if the dealer used compressed air, I assume they did. They did use anti freeze for sure.

Yes there is water in the hot water tank. On city water everything is normal and I actually...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-10-2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,409
Posted By devilsbox
We've been running the pump for 2 days and it...

We've been running the pump for 2 days and it doesn't get any better. We can actually hear the air going into the water tank when the pump runs.

I don't see any valve down by the pump. There was a...
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