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Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-01-2023, 10:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Hoagie
With no manual supplied for the converter by the...

With no manual supplied for the converter by the dealer 6 years ago, I have no idea where I would check for voltage. I don't know which connections on the converter are for what as I have no diagram...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-29-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 538
Posted By Hoagie
Parallax 5300 Issue?

Just returned home from a great trip. The last night my wife called me into the trailer because the Victron Battery Monitor was beeping. It was displaying somewhere around 16VDC. Upon hitting the...
Forum: On The Road... 07-10-2023, 10:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,494
Posted By Hoagie
I have towed a trailer both up and down Hwy 38....

I have towed a trailer both up and down Hwy 38. It does have some winding sections and a few grades. Nothing downshifting the transmission can't handle. It is the route most delivery drivers take,...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-22-2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,247
Posted By Hoagie
At this point, my recommendation would be to hog...

At this point, my recommendation would be to hog the hole out a bit with a larger drill bit so the plate slips easily down that threaded rod. Then you can put a rubber washer and fender washer on...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 03-19-2023, 06:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 953
Posted By Hoagie
Lifting Our 2017 Classic

I was planning on doing this myself with the help of a couple of friends that work for brown pop. I'm looking at getting the kit from Ronnie/GMFL with the tabs welded to the bolts. Trailer is in...
Forum: Awnings 03-14-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,210
Posted By Hoagie
According to the description on the Amazon item...

According to the description on the Amazon item page, you apply it by spraying it on the fabric, overlapping areas until the fabric is uniformly wet, but not saturated.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 11-13-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,674
Posted By Hoagie
I believe everything in your picture is actually...

I believe everything in your picture is actually brass. Brass does corrode but it does not 'rust' like iron-based metals. Corrosion on brass fittings is pretty common and does not normally affect...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-02-2022, 11:03 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 534
Posted By Hoagie
Finally! We Have Bathroom Lights Again!

I first posted about this over 2 years ago here: https://www.airforums.com/forums/f540/2017-classic-30-bathroom-light-issues-224432.html

Worked on several troubleshooting ideas. Contacted JC. Got...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-20-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 29,774
Posted By Hoagie
The wiring in Airstreams is, at best, poorly...

The wiring in Airstreams is, at best, poorly done. As others have stated, wait until you see the rats' nest wiring under dinette seats, behind drawers, under the fridge, etc. I found many feet of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-17-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 20,616
Posted By Hoagie
DISCLAIMER: We do not own an EV or hybrid. Not...

DISCLAIMER: We do not own an EV or hybrid. Not against them in any way, but the nearest public charging stations are 30 miles away and each services only one EV at a time.

We have camped at...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-17-2022, 10:44 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 20,616
Posted By Hoagie
So he was car-camping or tent-camping? In that...

So he was car-camping or tent-camping? In that case, he was only plugging in the Tesla. I believe the issue is RVers with an EV as a toad that want to plug in the MH and the EV at the campsites power...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-11-2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,150
Posted By Hoagie
Yes. About 15 years ago I was camping alongside...

Yes. About 15 years ago I was camping alongside an Alaskan river about 100 miles north of the Arctic Circle on a caribou hunt. One of the group built a battery-powered bear fence that broke down and...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 07-16-2022, 11:32 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,200
Posted By Hoagie
One of the first upgrades I made to our 2017...

One of the first upgrades I made to our 2017 Classic. Use it all the time. Especially useful for rinsing anything like Klingons. Since installing it I find that less water is used to dislodge things...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-30-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,530
Posted By Hoagie
Unless something has changed, the wiring...

Unless something has changed, the wiring harnesses are cut longer than needed even for the 30ft Classic. When I went to install a Progressive Industries internal unit in our 2018 classic, I found...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-17-2022, 10:01 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,416
Posted By Hoagie
Some States require safety chains be crossed....

Some States require safety chains be crossed. Texas, Pennsylvania and Washington are three i can think of at the moment that have laws requiring crossed safety chains. I don't know of any states that...
Forum: On The Road... 06-11-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,914
Posted By Hoagie
I know a retired trucker that drove that route,...

I know a retired trucker that drove that route, as well as US-2 East all the way to the Great Lakes, on a regular basis. When I asked this question he told me that with some exceptions, the US...
Forum: Doors & Locks 06-09-2022, 12:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,734
Posted By Hoagie
Nice thing about the newer Ford trucks, they have...

Nice thing about the newer Ford trucks, they have the keypad on the driver's door to unlock the truck. I programmed ours with a code I knew I wouldn't forget and keep a complete extra set of keys to...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-26-2022, 07:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 469
Posted By Hoagie
Eyebrow Window Blinds

Anyone come up with a foolproof method to keep the upper channel on these blinds permanently attached to the window frame? I fought the one on the curb side for months. Every time we went out it fell...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-05-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,820
Posted By Hoagie
Greetings from the Idaho Panhandle. We've had...

Greetings from the Idaho Panhandle. We've had snow built up to 3-4 feet the past few winters. That's more than I want sitting on top of our AS for months. This past winter we had a layer turn to ice,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-30-2022, 11:02 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,378
Posted By Hoagie
I ran into the same issue when installing an...

I ran into the same issue when installing an on-board surge protector in our 2018 Classic. Our shore power comes in under the rear dinette seat. I had to clean up a lot of the wiring to make enough...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 03-30-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,660
Posted By Hoagie
You don't need to buy the entire set. If you...

You don't need to buy the entire set. If you follow the link the OP provided it will take you straight to the page on the Lodge website where you can order just the skillet with the AS-style trailer...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-17-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,114
Posted By Hoagie
For the reasons others have already stated, I...

For the reasons others have already stated, I would either work with an area welder to have ramps made, or I'd look for another solution.

We also park our Classic 30 on a slope, although the slope...
Forum: Our Community 12-02-2021, 02:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,917
Posted By Hoagie
We stayed in Mountain Meadows RV Park in Hungry...

We stayed in Mountain Meadows RV Park in Hungry Horse, MT a couple of years ago. Nice park with large sites, full hookups, decent wireless. Its about 12 minutes from the west entrance to the park.
...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-30-2021, 12:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,890
Posted By Hoagie
Totally agree with this. Gave up on it for the...

Totally agree with this. Gave up on it for the Airstream. The other issue I ran into is the Ford system does not allow for a trailer length of our 31ft Classic.

I'm not super impressed with the...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-29-2021, 12:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,214
Posted By Hoagie
As others have said, you cannot use the stove or...

As others have said, you cannot use the stove or grill if they have their own regulators when connecting to the already regulated quick disconnect fitting on the AS.

Another option would be a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-07-2021, 05:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Hoagie
Hi Bob, Yep, that was going to be a call to...

Hi Bob,
Yep, that was going to be a call to make Monday morning. I did send a request into to Airstream Customer Service. No reply yet, but that has pretty much been par for the course every time...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-05-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Hoagie
Shortly after my last post we headed out for a...

Shortly after my last post we headed out for a multi-week, multi-stop trip. First night out and the bathroom lights started acting up again. First not coming on at all. Then they'd come on several...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 06-28-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Hoagie
Took me a few days to get back out there. It is...

Took me a few days to get back out there. It is HOT here and I had to pick a day I could cool the AS down a bit with the AC before working in there.

Anyway, once I got the SS trim rings off and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 06-24-2021, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Hoagie
Thanks for the quick response, Bob. I figured...

Thanks for the quick response, Bob. I figured this was caused by a loose connection somewhere. Just wasn't sure where to start looking. As you have the same trailer, your insight is much appreciated....
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 06-23-2021, 05:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,320
Posted By Hoagie
2017 Classic 30 Bathroom Light Issues

The bathroom lights in our 2017 Classic 30 are acting up intermittently. This started about 2 years ago (while the trailer was still under warranty) with the lights dimming and flickering for no...
Forum: On The Road... 03-02-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 41,473
Posted By Hoagie
Can't get pics as the AS is in storage, but so...

Can't get pics as the AS is in storage, but so far I'd say upgrading to a wood toilet seat and adding the spray head to the toilet plumbing.

I'm going to look at the stove grate upgrade when we...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-28-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 7,927
Posted By Hoagie
Camp Chef

We do very little cooking inside. Meal prep is completed inside, but the cooking is mostly done in the open air.
We have what is now called the Pro60 Plus. Each burner is capable of 30,000BTUs of...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-18-2021, 02:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,789
Posted By Hoagie
Recall?

We have a 2017 Classic with the Alde 3010. I had not heard of a recall; I have not received any recall notifications.

Can someone provide some info on this recall, what models/serial numbers were...
Forum: Awnings 02-01-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,831
Posted By Hoagie
ZipDee Awning Issues

We have a 2017 Classic 30 with the ZipDee Relax awning. Our owners kit we received on pickup had a couple of copied pages for the Relax awning, as well as the complete, and useless, owners manual for...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-03-2021, 01:41 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,567
Posted By Hoagie
RV Bouncy

The only RV I have ever been in that did not bounce, and this numbers well over 100 rigs, was a high end Class A with leveling jacks. These jacks were designed to lift the MH so the tires were...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 12-08-2020, 12:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,907
Posted By Hoagie
Air Bags for Leveling

My first experience leveling an RV came when I was about 12 years old. It was my job to eyeball the level on top of the fridge and determine how many 2x6s were needed under each tire. This was in a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-16-2020, 11:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,529
Posted By Hoagie
Powermover Trailer Dolly

This might be a solution depending upon how tight that turn is. I've owned two Powermover Trailer Dollys (https://kaadengineering.com/) over the years. Both have been great. (I sold the first one...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-13-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 14,871
Posted By Hoagie
Have Had Good Results With AirSafe

Our setup is a F250 SuperDuty 4x4 pulling a 2017 30ft Classic. When we first bought the trailer we used the setup provided by the dealer, a WD hitch with a drop shank to make up for the added height...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 09-22-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,839
Posted By Hoagie
Hi Bob, I've seen a couple of your posts...

Hi Bob,

I've seen a couple of your posts where you show how you replaced the failed plastic chrome piece in side moldings on your AS with 3M Vinyl Striping from VinylStriping.com
I am interested...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-18-2020, 11:06 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,023
Posted By Hoagie
This looks like a great upgrade. Unfortunately,...

This looks like a great upgrade. Unfortunately, the seller's eBay store is currently "Closed for Vacation". I'll have to check back later.
Any tips on how you were able to remove the old valve,...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-10-2020, 10:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,515
Posted By Hoagie
Switches of that type usually illuminate when the...

Switches of that type usually illuminate when the switch is supplying power to the circuit, in this case the fridge fan. The purpose of this is you have a visual cue that the fan is 'hot' and power...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-22-2020, 10:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 844
Posted By Hoagie
Anyone Have A Solution?

Any ideas?
I have reached out to Airstream Customer Service, explaining the problem in an email. Haven't heard back from them yet.
Anyone else having issues with these accordion shades on the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-20-2020, 03:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 844
Posted By Hoagie
Annoying Eyebrow Window Shade Clips

I've about run out of patience regarding these. In our 2017 Classic there are two "eyebrow" windows at the front of the trailer. Each of these has a shade to cover the window. From the moment we...
Forum: On The Road... 06-07-2020, 12:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,170
Posted By Hoagie
Had to re-read this one a couple of times. That's...

Had to re-read this one a couple of times. That's one nickname I'll never use. LOL:lol:
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-07-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,496
Posted By Hoagie
Uh, oh.

Uh, oh. Let the debate begin.:neutral:

Many people do and I expect there will be several that will weigh in here on this matter. I don't turn our tanks off either when gassing up. Why? Because gas...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-07-2020, 12:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 11,830
Posted By Hoagie
TowTectors vs. RockTamers

We went with TowTectors instead. I've been very happy with them. The reason I went with TowTectors is they extend the full width of the rear bumper, not just behind the rear wheels. The video on the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-07-2020, 11:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,211
Posted By Hoagie
Another Satisfied AirSafe Owner

We have a very similar setup on our TV and AS.

The only 'con' I can list for the AirSafe would be the weight when installing/removing from the TV. And we have the added weight of a TowTector as...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-22-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,850
Posted By Hoagie
Agreed. I also included "RV" in my search...

Agreed. I also included "RV" in my search criteria and got zero hits. My apologies for the lack of clarity in my post. I specifically was looking for examples of failed RV protection devices.

The...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-15-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 8,850
Posted By Hoagie
Well, I did say "I" have never heard of anyone...

Well, I did say "I" have never heard of anyone having an issue with a Surge Protector. LOL :)

I just spent a few minutes searching for pics of melted, burned or otherwise failed RV Surge...
Forum: Doors & Locks 04-14-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 14,447
Posted By Hoagie
Not Only an Issue With Suicide Doors

Many years ago the family traveled the country in a '69 Winnebago MH. That RV had a front-hinged door. Can't remember which sibling had the task of locking the deadbolt before we pulled out, but it...
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