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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-21-2021, 09:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,163
Posted By roadkill367
Had the same problem with the same hitch. Just...

Had the same problem with the same hitch. Just cut off the excess metal like other people have suggested. No issues after doing that with mine.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 10-16-2020, 10:32 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
Hi Jeff, Thanks for the interest in my solar...

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for the interest in my solar system. So far everything is working fine. I haven't made any changes and I'm still using the same panels and controller. The best result from my system...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 03-25-2020, 04:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,288
Posted By roadkill367
I10 fwy okay

Had to drive from southern CA to McAllen TX two days ago for a funeral. Made it there and back w/o any fueling or eating problems. Mostly semi trucks on the road so all the big fueling stops for them...
Forum: Our Community 03-08-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,655
Posted By roadkill367
Solar install

Hi, Milo
I have the same AS as you and installed solar myself. Here is a link to my solar install and it might answer some of your questions.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3HHJ02iQs&t=9s
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-23-2020, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,918
Posted By roadkill367
Great approach

Kal, I just like the fact you wear Crocs haha. Inside or outside who cares the approach to YOUR problem you wanted to solve was genius and I might just copy it.

https://i.imgur.com/d1raa0u.jpg
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-31-2019, 11:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,299
Posted By roadkill367
Go solar

I am by no means an expert on batteries but I do know what worked out for me. I still have the original interstate battery in my AS but the best move I made was to install a couple of solar panels...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-13-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,960
Posted By roadkill367
Do your own

AS charges $$$$ for their solar. You can do your own if you are handy and save a lot of money. There are plenty of videos on how to install solar panels and wiring on this forum including one of my...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-06-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,016
Posted By roadkill367
Be prepaired

This is what I've learned since owning our Airstream. Be ready to work on your own trailer.



From the day you get it home you will have to be tightening or fixing something. That is just the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-29-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,198
Posted By roadkill367
I feel your pain

JRDT, I feel your pain my brother. I too went through this phase when my wife talked me into getting our $55,000 + AirStream. Since then I've done numerous "fixes" including the last one where the...
Forum: Our Community 02-17-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,965
Posted By roadkill367
My 2cents

For what it's worth I totally agree with you. You salesman is not much of a salesman. We had a great guy and he total took care of any issue like yours. When you are paying that kind of money it's...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-13-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,139
Posted By roadkill367
Flor carpet tiles

I have the same model as you and I was wondering how many tiles you ordered?
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-14-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,973
Posted By roadkill367
Finally Picked One Up

Thanks again for everyone's posts. I finally purchased an electric jack from Northern Tools. They had the Ultra Tow 3500 lbs one on sale for $124. I couldn't pass it up for that price. Here is a link...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-27-2018, 05:12 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 18,361
Posted By roadkill367
AS water tank

This is a very interesting topic. I have a question which might seem dumb. I'm new to any type of RV which might explain my question so here it is. When you are not camping and AS isn't being used,...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-19-2018, 06:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,973
Posted By roadkill367
pics of trailer Jack

Thanks to those who have responded and anyone else who does. I have another request, that is if you can include a picture of your electric jack installed on your AS.

Thanks in advance
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-19-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,973
Posted By roadkill367
22 FB Sport

Thanks for catching that, I do have a 22 FB Sport even thou I would like the extra foot of space some times :).
Thanks for the info regarding the Husky brand jack.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 07-18-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,973
Posted By roadkill367
Electric trailer Jack

I'm looking into installing an electric trailer jack on my 23ft bambi sport. I was wondering if anyone has any ideas on which one to buy and if there is any clearance issues with the propane tank...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-06-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,563
Posted By roadkill367
Fill before u go

I live in the "LA area" and there is no way I would leave prior to filling up my truck first before hooking up my AS. Once you are on the road, fill up at truck stops prior to entering a "big...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-22-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
The ones I found at the auto parts store did not...

The ones I found at the auto parts store did not have thick enough wire. You need at least 10 gauge wire which is why I ordered mine from amazon. If yours has the right gauge wire then I think it...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-21-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
If you have a pre-installed Zamp box on the roof...

If you have a pre-installed Zamp box on the roof then you have a SAE connector. I used this adaptor with my panels to connect them to the zamp box. You have to cut the connector in half and cut the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-19-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
I do tend to go overboard on some things but for...

I do tend to go overboard on some things but for the cost it was worth the piece of mind. After my last trip to the desert driving at 65mph the panels held up great. So far so good.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-19-2018, 10:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
Just to keep wind from going under the panels and...

Just to keep wind from going under the panels and lifting them up. I just got back from a trip to the desert which included a 5 mile drive down a dirt road. I can say that my panels held up better...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-19-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
Based on those dimensions I think they would be...

Based on those dimensions I think they would be too big if you are install two panels side by side. Only suggestion I would have is to make a cardboard cut out of the size of the panel and use it for...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-07-2018, 09:57 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
Here is the link to HomeDepot and the solar...

Here is the link to HomeDepot and the solar panels I used. They are on sale for $98.00 each. I'll been very pleased with them so far.
...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-15-2018, 04:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,096
Posted By roadkill367
Battery monitor

Hello again,

I don't have a battery monitor connected to my system. I just use the Victron charge controller. If I do add the monitor (extra $160 or so) then I would add the shunt and connect...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-13-2018, 11:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,096
Posted By roadkill367
Hello Dan I glad to see that my post was...

Hello Dan

I glad to see that my post was helpful. I'm not sure what you are referring to as far as wiring goes. I'll include a link to my YouTube video I posted for my solar panel project and hope...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-04-2018, 12:19 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
Solar panel video

Here is a link to a video of my solar panel install.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A3HHJ02iQs&t=34s
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 01-01-2018, 03:58 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 24,062
Posted By roadkill367
Curved rail section

Hello, Silverlife

I'm interested in how you made the curved section of the handrail. Any tips would be really appreciated.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 12-31-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,780
Posted By roadkill367
Move table back

A big improvement I did was to move the table pedestal back as far as it will go toward the outlet. This will give your more of a couch like experience. To fill in the gap I had a cushion made...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 12-31-2017, 02:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,757
Posted By roadkill367
22 Sport Closet Ideas

Hello all,

I'm looking for some ideas to best utilise the closet area. We don't really need the clothes rod. Looking for more storage space for food and clothes that don't need to be hung up.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 12-29-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,691
Posted By roadkill367
Bad Water heater circuit board

Is there anyway to tell if you have one of the "bad" water heater circuit boards before it goes out and stops working.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-28-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
Hello all and thanks for the interest in my solar...

Hello all and thanks for the interest in my solar set up.

1. I did use the 10 gauge pre wire in the airstream as I only had two panels and the run of the 10 gauge wire was very short on my...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-26-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 12,278
Posted By roadkill367
Solar install 22ft Sport

I thought I would share my solar install project.
My Airstream is a 2018 Bambi Sport 22Ft. The dealer wanted $1500 to install solar on my Airstream. Thought I could do it for less.
My components...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-22-2017, 04:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,096
Posted By roadkill367
Solar parts

I just install a solar set up on my new 2018 Sport. The dealer wanted
$1500 for very basic solar set up. I ended up getting 2 100 w GrapeSolar panels for homedepot on sale for $100 each, a Victron...
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