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Forum: On The Road... 04-10-2024, 03:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,158
Posted By skyguyscott
It wasn’t riding in trailer, it was the door.

Obviously, most of us here know riding in a trailer while it’s being towed is dangerous, and in most jurisdictions, illegal.

The doctor should not have been riding in the trailer in the first...
Forum: On The Road... 04-10-2024, 12:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,158
Posted By skyguyscott
Let’s finally get rid of the damn suicide door

This is just catastrophically tragic. I feel for the family and friends grieving this loss.

There were already tons of reasons for airstream to stop making this boneheaded door design. Many of...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-31-2024, 12:23 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,670
Posted By skyguyscott
Marine-grade > RV-grade

Generally speaking, I have found most anything from the marine industry is far superior to most every equivalent item from the RV industry, in terms of quality construction, materials, effectiveness,...
Forum: Our Community 03-01-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,149
Posted By skyguyscott
At the start of the pandemic, if you recall,...

At the start of the pandemic, if you recall, sales of RVs went thru the roof; you could hardly find any new AS on the lots, and even used ones were getting snapped up. People were paying sticker...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-01-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 9,661
Posted By skyguyscott
So, a question for the...

So, a question for the mechanics/engineers/physicists here regarding torque settings in this application -- the shock absorber attachment point.

My understanding is that generally the whole reason...
Forum: 1966-68 Caravel 01-27-2024, 12:36 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By skyguyscott
It's always a bittersweet time to pass on a...

It's always a bittersweet time to pass on a beloved AS trailer to a new owner.

Of course, it's impossible to say exactly what a '67 Caravel is worth; there are so many variables at play; and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 01-27-2024, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 583
Posted By skyguyscott
Congrats! I always thought the bunkhouse was one...

Congrats! I always thought the bunkhouse was one of the better configurations in the longer trailers. Have fun with your new trailer, but be ready on your first several shake-down trips to find...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-27-2024, 12:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,833
Posted By skyguyscott
Rat's nests

So, yeah, you have discovered the horrendous cable MISmanagment so indicative of AS and the RV industry in general.

Personally, I and many others here have bitten the bullet and just gone in and...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 01-26-2024, 11:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 725
Posted By skyguyscott
Congrats on your Argosy. Condolences on the...

Congrats on your Argosy. Condolences on the subfloor rot.

Real quick, you should check out the entire sub forum here on floor issues; it is completely comprehensive on whatever issue you are...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-18-2024, 09:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,925
Posted By skyguyscott
Ultimately, of course, what you do is totally up...

Ultimately, of course, what you do is totally up to you and depending on your situation, perhaps also your wife.

While it is true, restoring, a vintage airstream can be a daunting task, it is also...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-18-2024, 03:19 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,519
Posted By skyguyscott
So Sad

Perceptive viewers will pick up on the social commentary on our current 21st century post-pandemic society embedded in the entire subtext of this ad.

Our intrepid AS owner, whether by corporate...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2024, 11:45 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,675
Posted By skyguyscott
Wow, my carburetor never froze when the...

Wow, my carburetor never froze when the temperature was above freezing, let alone when it was 80 degrees? How is that even possible?

J/k, I know what you meant ;)

And yes, I was being meta...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-14-2024, 03:06 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,675
Posted By skyguyscott
Time to charge v cost to fuel, etc.

I hear a lot of anxiety about BEVs swirls around range and time to recharge, and specifically here, the resulting impact on towing and time to destination -- and these are certainly justified...
Forum: On The Road... 01-13-2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,846
Posted By skyguyscott
Updated update

Thanks, Utah -- way better!
...
Forum: On The Road... 01-13-2024, 11:58 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,846
Posted By skyguyscott
Update

Wow, Minnesota has hit it out of the park with their new state flag design. How cool is this?
https://dnyuz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Minnesota-Unveils-New-State-Flag-Design-750x375.jpg
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-31-2023, 04:47 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,675
Posted By skyguyscott
Thanks for all the relevant anecdotes here on...

Thanks for all the relevant anecdotes here on range, costs etc.

With so much conflicting information out on the inter-pipes, it's so helpful and necessary to have owners posting actual numbers and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-30-2023, 01:39 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 17,266
Posted By skyguyscott
Bleeding edge or missing the boat.

Those in the market for buying a BEV TV right now are caught between a rock and an ultra-hard 30X cold-rolled stainless-steel Cybertruck exoskeleton.

On the one hand, many of the legacy car...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-22-2023, 09:36 PM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,675
Posted By skyguyscott
In the beginning was the word...

and presumably, the word meant something. Unlike say, today, when words evidently mean whatever you want them to mean, or someday hope they will mean. "Fake it 'til you make it" hasn't yet died the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-11-2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 573
Views: 81,675
Posted By skyguyscott
The future will be different

Lots of good posts here, but I have noticed a trend: many posters here in calculating range and capacity, presumably to determine if BEV TVs are viable, seem to assume that the current specs are...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,486
Posted By skyguyscott
Marketing versus innovation

I am reminded, of course, of Henry, Ford’s famous quote, “if I had asked people what they wanted, they would’ve said a faster horse“

There’s a lot of science and sophistication to marketing –...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2023, 12:19 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,486
Posted By skyguyscott
Stirring the pot again

So, I get that many are turned off by the Cybertruck styling and will for that reason alone shun them. Of course it is a matter of taste and style. However, I would be remiss if I neglected to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,486
Posted By skyguyscott
Did you see the videos of someone taking a...

Did you see the videos of someone taking a sledgehammer to the body of the truck, or the compound bow and arrow? Or the Tommy gun? That should settle the question of the stainless steel and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2023, 12:24 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,486
Posted By skyguyscott
I am curious about the range extending battery...

I am curious about the range extending battery pack allegedly boosting range to 470 miles (unloaded). It's rumored to be a $16000 option, but no confirmation on price yet.

I get why Tesla is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 6,486
Posted By skyguyscott
Cybertruck finally starting deliveries

Ok gang, here's some official info, FWIW, on some of the specs on the long-delayed Tesla Cybertruck from today's delivery "event."

A couple of things:

First, let's agree to do our best to...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-26-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,678
Posted By skyguyscott
Yes, I have often thought a mini split in an...

Yes, I have often thought a mini split in an airstream would result in a host of benefits, including improved, streamlining and handling on the road without all that extra weight and resistance on...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-31-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,024
Posted By skyguyscott
I feel your pain. You are completely justified...

I feel your pain. You are completely justified in your concerns; OSB was the worst material Airstream ever used for the subfloor, and plywood only slightly better. OSB is cheaper than plywood,...
Forum: Our Community 10-25-2023, 10:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,944
Posted By skyguyscott
There are a number of AS trailers that sit...

There are a number of AS trailers that sit rotting away in fields and barns, while others have been turned into "hunting cabins," food trucks, storage sheds, or even high-end mobile sales boutiques. ...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-22-2023, 07:43 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,650
Posted By skyguyscott
It's too early to tell if these products will end...

It's too early to tell if these products will end up being successful. The RV industry is a notoriously difficult industry to compete in; even the most successful companies will face very rough...
Forum: Awnings 10-22-2023, 07:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,496
Posted By skyguyscott
Assuming the point of power awnings is to...

Assuming the point of power awnings is to streamline operations and eliminate the bother, this rather defeats the whole point, eh?

I can see the attraction for an elderly couple with mobility...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-16-2023, 11:05 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 44,078
Posted By skyguyscott
I hope AS corporate is aware of your intelligent...

I hope AS corporate is aware of your intelligent and clever remodel. While it may be too much to expect JC to deliver the quality craftsmanship so apparent in your work, perhaps they might benefit...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 10-16-2023, 10:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 555
Posted By skyguyscott
I have always thought that configuration of...

I have always thought that configuration of shower wasted perfectly good space under the seat -- but your ingenious deck plate solution is brilliant, resourceful and clever!
Forum: 2024 - Current Trade Wind 10-16-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,703
Posted By skyguyscott
expected delivery

So, the last day of winter is like March 20 or so, the last day of spring is June 20, give or take.

But based on what you often read here in the forums, it's far better to get a well-built...
Forum: 2024 - Current Trade Wind 10-08-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 248
Views: 44,703
Posted By skyguyscott
All good concepts, kinda like the estream concept...

All good concepts, kinda like the estream concept trailer here (https://www.airstream.com/blog/the-airstream-estream-concept-an-electrifying-promise-for-the-future-of-travel-and-adventure/)

That...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-04-2023, 07:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,320
Posted By skyguyscott
I assume, in the current financial situation, in...

I assume, in the current financial situation, in which many, find them selves, that the ad copy ment exactly what it said, i.e., people should use their savings while they still have their savings,...
Forum: On The Road... 10-03-2023, 09:39 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,166
Posted By skyguyscott
We are all fortunate to have read her many posts...

We are all fortunate to have read her many posts here. A few of you were lucky enough to meet her in person, and Heaven is little doubt a better place now that she is back home with the angels.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-07-2023, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,280
Posted By skyguyscott
Wink This'll floor ya'

So replacing the rotten plywood subfloor is such a common Airstream issue, there is an entire, huge subform here on that very topic (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f36).

You can easily spend...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-07-2023, 06:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 438
Posted By skyguyscott
I have had success with SOS/Brillo pads, or for...

I have had success with SOS/Brillo pads, or for AL frames with more oxidation but still sturdy, first a light touch with a wire wheel, then the steel wool pads.

Unless you coat them, they will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-27-2023, 09:23 AM
Replies: 314
Views: 43,870
Posted By skyguyscott
Developments keep developing

While I am intrigued with the Cybertruck, it has been long delayed and is behind schedule -- even accounting for Musk's notoriously behind-schedule MO.

Yes, the first cybertruck has rolled off...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 06-29-2023, 06:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,158
Posted By skyguyscott
Trim the trim

What's so vexing about this particular issue is the trim itself. It serves no purpose other than hiding the rivet line where the top and bottom shell panels met. That might be a worthy purpose if...
Forum: Airstream History 06-21-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 880
Posted By skyguyscott
What's in a name?

Trying to make sense of Airstream trailer names can be challenging because not only are there inconsistencies, but the marketing department will change or invent whatever names they think will...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-25-2023, 07:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,329
Posted By skyguyscott
I was a coffee-holic until liver issues severed...

I was a coffee-holic until liver issues severed my caffeine intake. Alas, but it has spared me valuable cash on overpriced go-juice.

I remember it was college, and specifically an 8 am calculus...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 05-16-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 20,788
Posted By skyguyscott
As someone old enough to remember the days when...

As someone old enough to remember the days when the output of computers were punchcards, I have watched with amusement, the evolution of how people interact with these machines. It seems ever since...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 05-15-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,907
Posted By skyguyscott
primer

See this post that summarizes (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f445/a-honestly-cold-reality-check-241371-3.html#post2665610) the differences, pros and cons of tankless vs traditional RV water...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-11-2023, 10:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,941
Posted By skyguyscott
Eclipse forecast for JC

So early April in Ohio has a fair chance of cloudy skies obscuring the view, but it's hard to predict until a day or two away.

But here is a nifty forecast based on historical data for Jackson...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-21-2023, 05:15 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 14,650
Posted By skyguyscott
This trailer has been commented on in another...

This trailer has been commented on in another thread here...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-18-2023, 08:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,075
Posted By skyguyscott
You might want to start by calling some old...

You might want to start by calling some old mom&pop county airports in some more rural areas. Those that haven't become corporate may have some hanger space available.

I have noticed that as GA...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-05-2023, 11:12 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,327
Posted By skyguyscott
As you probably know, any camper is going to have...

As you probably know, any camper is going to have flex and likely wasn't built completely square and plum to begin with.

Depending on whether you have the stabilizers down, how much weight is...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-01-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,496
Posted By skyguyscott
You would think so. I am almost certain,...

You would think so. I am almost certain, however, it would be grounds for a serious lawsuit, especially if it were to result in a fire. I would also be curious to see what sort of fuse is in the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-31-2023, 09:45 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,068
Posted By skyguyscott
Best way into Airstream ownership?

Going a bit further on this tangent, over the years I have become more and more persuaded that the way into Airstream ownership with the best chance of satisfaction is to purchase used.

This can...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-20-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,377
Posted By skyguyscott
The plywood subfloor is the Achilles' heel of AS...

The plywood subfloor is the Achilles' heel of AS trailers. Besides the rot and decay and delamination issues, it is also susceptible to mold and critter infestation.

While water is the typical...
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