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Forum: The Rally Zone 06-18-2023, 04:36 PM
Replies: 426
Views: 152,983
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
After enjoying Alumalina four years in a row it...

After enjoying Alumalina four years in a row it looks like this year a caravan we're signed up on is going to conflict. Bummer. We had so much fun in the past, will surely make it next year. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-09-2022, 05:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,318
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Before driving all the way from Colorado you...

Before driving all the way from Colorado you might try taking a Phillips head screw driver and loosening the screws holding the vinyl trim that's between the floor and the wall. You may find that...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-15-2022, 06:55 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,977
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
We'd love to join ya'all, but will be just coming...

We'd love to join ya'all, but will be just coming off a caravan in the upper peninsula of Michigan. It'd be pushing it....


Maybe we'll just show up for the last day without our trailer, as...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-15-2022, 05:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Thanks. So it sounds like I'll have to take the...

Thanks. So it sounds like I'll have to take the toilet out. No big deal, I installed a Dometic 320 inplace of the 310 some years ago. But what holds down the curved wood behind the toilet? I'm...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-14-2022, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 830
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Wall Moving?

2018 Flying Cloud 28 RBQ.


Wall between bathroom and bedroom appears to have moved about a half inch away from the interior aluminum wall. U-shaped rubber trim strip has come loose as a result....
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 06-11-2022, 06:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 853
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Ordered our Airstream through them in 2018, after...

Ordered our Airstream through them in 2018, after having a good experience ordering an Aliner from them four years prior. We had a positive sales experience, and at the time got a good discount on...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 06-08-2022, 05:32 AM
Replies: 526
Views: 105,951
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Carol and Erik wouldn't miss the social event of...

Carol and Erik wouldn't miss the social event of the season. :)
Forum: 2016 - Current International 06-01-2022, 07:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,629
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Lowered the storage area under the window by...

Lowered the storage area under the window by about 8" to allow the recliners to recline, but retain the useful storage there. 12v electrical distribution box that was mounted behind it was moved...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 06-01-2022, 05:40 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 13,629
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Love our 2018 Flying Cloud RBQ, but after four...

Love our 2018 Flying Cloud RBQ, but after four years decided that the L-shaped sofa really wasn't very comfortable for reading or watching TV.


Removed it and replaced the long leg of the "L"...
Forum: The Rally Zone 04-24-2022, 06:52 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,035
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
We participated in the "Nuts for Ruts" Oregon...

We participated in the "Nuts for Ruts" Oregon Trail caravan last year, had a GREAT time. I highly recommend this caravan, and encourage grabbing one of the open slots.
Forum: Our Community 03-21-2022, 06:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,108
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
We also have a 2018 FC 28 RBQ. We like the...

We also have a 2018 FC 28 RBQ. We like the floorplan. It worked great for us for four years until we decided the front sofa wasn't very comfortable to reading or watching TV for more than a brief...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 02-13-2022, 06:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,562
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
I also installed a WeBoost system in our AS, and...

I also installed a WeBoost system in our AS, and also in the closet beside the shower.

But we have a 28 foot model and the grey tank vent pipe runs though that closet and exits the roof. It was...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-07-2022, 05:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,187
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
We tried a memory foam topper but didn't like it....

We tried a memory foam topper but didn't like it. Ended up getting rid of it and improving what supports the mattress. Got https://www.froli.com/en/


We like it. Have the support customized...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 01-29-2022, 06:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,071
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
As Fungus wrote - you can do it yourself. I did...

As Fungus wrote - you can do it yourself. I did on our 28' AS. The only real pain was not being able to get a normal wrench on the heads of the nuts or bolts inside the spacer tubes.

This...
Forum: Boondocking 11-24-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,373
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
If you want to learn about the Oregon Trail and...

If you want to learn about the Oregon Trail and be entertained while doing so read Rinker Buck's great book:...
Forum: On The Road... 11-21-2021, 11:47 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,195
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Another vote for an ottoman. $20 at...

Another vote for an ottoman.


$20 at Walmart. Also have used it for books and to keep onions and potatoes from getting banged around.


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Forum: The Rally Zone 10-12-2021, 01:43 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,063
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Debbie, my wife Carol said she'd love to join...

Debbie, my wife Carol said she'd love to join you. Just let us know when/where.
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-25-2021, 05:28 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,063
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
another carol and erik? We are carol and erik...

another carol and erik? We are carol and erik #24 on the list. You will have fun!
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 07-12-2021, 05:35 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,726
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
When we ordered our AS we elected to get the...

When we ordered our AS we elected to get the propane oven. Use it all the time, don't miss not having a microwave.

Regardless, you will use what you have, not use what you don't. We just...
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-06-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,063
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Made reservations via phone but Noelle didn't...

Made reservations via phone but Noelle didn't know anything about the $32 rate, said it would be $40, or $35 for Good Sam members, which is the price we got. Didn't raise too much of a fuss over $3...
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-01-2021, 05:31 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 159,063
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Please add Carol and I to the list. This will be...

Please add Carol and I to the list. This will be our fourth Alumilina . Lookin' forward to the fun.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-22-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,407
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Your experience mirrors ours, just four years...

Your experience mirrors ours, just four years earlier. We dealt mostly with Brett, the owner, but there was also a salesman involved, though I can't recall his name.


Same multiple visits, same...
Forum: Our Community 05-06-2021, 06:44 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 3,843
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Started with tent camping when my son and...

Started with tent camping when my son and daughter were into Scouting, later got an Aliner hard sided popup. Great camper, but 'she who must be obeyed' wanted a shower and proper toilet. Lucky for...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-04-2021, 06:32 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,651
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
My F250 has Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires,...

My F250 has Michelin Defender LTX M/S tires, which I'd like to replace with the same Michelin tires. However when I look at the tire program it only shows Michelin Agilis model tires suited to...
Forum: On The Road... 04-16-2021, 07:31 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,111
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
I second what Jeff said. We have a pair of...

I second what Jeff said. We have a pair of folding e-bikes and manage to get them into the Airstream. However, if you'd like a pair of non-electric folders we have a couple we bought at Camping...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-14-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,907
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Looks like time to vacuum out the mess and...

Looks like time to vacuum out the mess and splice/replace any damaged wires. Hopefully that'll get it going.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-14-2021, 07:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 857
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
My 2018 FC 28' RBQ came with a Dometic 310, which...

My 2018 FC 28' RBQ came with a Dometic 310, which I replaced with a Dometic 320 to get the larger elongated bowl. Easy job on my model, your mileage may vary.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-12-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,372
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Looks like an effective product, but how do you...

Looks like an effective product, but how do you hook up the trailer's safety chains with all that "stuff" in the way? How much weight would this add to an already very heavy 2½" Blue Ox Sway Pro...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-01-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,254
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Lookin' great. Can't wait to see it in place!

Lookin' great. Can't wait to see it in place!
Forum: Our Community 02-28-2021, 06:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,359
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
FWIW I bought a 50 amp extension cord several...

FWIW I bought a 50 amp extension cord several years ago and have yet to find a place that needed it. I did replace the original Airstream anaconda with a lighter and more flexible 50a cord.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-17-2021, 06:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,025
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
I mentioned above that I'd made an extension for...

I mentioned above that I'd made an extension for the bypass valve handle so I can reach down and operate the valve through the small access hole. While removing the mixing valve above it earlier...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-17-2021, 06:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,957
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Mostly Georgia water, but we have gone across the...

Mostly Georgia water, but we have gone across the country and to the midwest and Florida numerous times. We mostly stayed in campgrounds with shore power and water, so a fair mix of hard and soft...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-16-2021, 05:48 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,957
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
So I went ahead and removed and inspected the...

So I went ahead and removed and inspected the mixing valve on my AS, figuring after three years of ownership it might be partly clogged.


To my surprise it and the check valve between it and the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 02-15-2021, 06:31 AM
Replies: 1,319
Views: 308,425
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Joe, you provide a great service, and it does...

Joe, you provide a great service, and it does have to take a lot of time to respond to all the questions.


Have you considered putting the data into a database that you, or perhaps all forum...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-13-2021, 06:55 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,254
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Sounds good. With our 28' Flying Cloud we don't...

Sounds good. With our 28' Flying Cloud we don't have the center support your table has, so when in the bed platform position relies on the wooden lip under the seat cushions, hence the wood grain...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-12-2021, 05:18 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,254
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Looks like it'll be beautiful. I don't have a...

Looks like it'll be beautiful. I don't have a 30' Airstream so I'm trying to picture how the table will be oriented. Hopefully such that when in the lowered position forces will be with the grain,...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-11-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,025
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
No, but I did attach a handle extender to one...

No, but I did attach a handle extender to one wing of the valve handle so I could more easily operate it. Don't have a photo but it involved drilling a square hole in a piece of aluminum bar stock,...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-11-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,957
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Thanks. Now I wonder if I should proactively...

Thanks. Now I wonder if I should proactively clean my mixing valve before "unwinterizing" the trailer.....
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-11-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,957
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
abqdor, your link did not work for me. Would you...

abqdor, your link did not work for me. Would you repost it please?


thanks!
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-11-2021, 06:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 812
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Sad that their hamster died, but you'd think that...

Sad that their hamster died, but you'd think that a propane leak would be pretty easy to find, and/or turning off the valve at the tank when the alarm went off would have prevented having to go to...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-05-2021, 09:37 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,670
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
You have a warranty to cover defects in materials...

You have a warranty to cover defects in materials or workmanship. If the dealer fixes the leak and the damage that resulted from it they've done their part. Just monitor the situation after the...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-30-2021, 06:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,710
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
I removed my water pump a couple of weeks ago,...

I removed my water pump a couple of weeks ago, took it apart, and cleaned the valves. All looked fine. Had hoped to find a pine needle or other debris there. Put it all back together and installed...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-27-2021, 04:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,300
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Welcome to the club. Have fun with your new...

Welcome to the club. Have fun with your new Airstream! We love our 28' Flying Cloud.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 01-22-2021, 06:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,845
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Not a problem. The fan motors were cheap enough...

Not a problem. The fan motors were cheap enough that I'll just hang onto them for any future needs. Sometimes it is hit or miss with Amazon. I wanted a supplemental check valve for my water pump. ...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 01-20-2021, 12:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,845
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Just so others don't make the same mistake. ...

Just so others don't make the same mistake. Tried the cheapy two pack jeffmc306 (https://www.airforums.com/forums/members/jeffmc306-134637.html) referenced above. Unfortunately the motors are too...
Forum: Our Community 01-18-2021, 09:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,299
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Yeah, what Dennis said. Also be aware that...

Yeah, what Dennis said. Also be aware that Airstream uses the same appliances and accessories as the SOB trailers, and some of those are prone to failure.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-16-2021, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
I'll go ahead and place an order. Moved to a...

I'll go ahead and place an order. Moved to a new campsite in another state park this afternoon and didn't bother to hook up our water hose to the spigot. May as well use up all that nice fresh...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-16-2021, 04:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
How about one of these: ...

How about one of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EDUTN6?pf_rd_r=HX15T1WFF95YXSM9Z01Z&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8 ?
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-15-2021, 03:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,349
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Water tank overflowing

Been on the road nearly a month now and have had our share of minor mishaps.


The latest is the fresh water tank overflowing when connected to city water.



I know it's the water pump...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 01-15-2021, 07:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,845
Posted By Baby Zeppelin
Amazon reviews led me to look at the e-trailer...

Amazon reviews led me to look at the e-trailer options - more expensive but probably higher quality.



This is the telescoping ladder I got...
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