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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-17-2023, 11:30 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,092
Posted By jwpaquette
I’ve had ‘18 Airstream 30’ ‘20 Jayco 36’ TT ...

I’ve had
‘18 Airstream 30’
‘20 Jayco 36’ TT
‘20 Keystone 42’ 5er
‘22 Jayco 32’ 5er
‘22 Entegra 38’ Class A

Yes, that’s a lot. I’m a curious person and like to try out different scenarios. ...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-26-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,008
Posted By jwpaquette
Unfortunately, under the air cover of...

Unfortunately, under the air cover of "inflation", simple price hikes have become the norm. What started out as a legitimate supply and demand issue on either the supply side of manufacturing or on...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-12-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,077
Posted By jwpaquette
Repeating the sentiment, tankless HWHs require...

Repeating the sentiment, tankless HWHs require some getting used to. They require a certain rate of flow or they won't ignite or stay ignited. They do use up cold water while their burners warm and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-25-2023, 09:12 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 9,895
Posted By jwpaquette
Since 2018 I’ve owned ‘18 2500 crew cab and 6’...

Since 2018 I’ve owned
‘18 2500 crew cab and 6’ bed (standard)
‘20 3500 crew cab and 8’ bed (long)
‘22 2500 extended cab ‘6 bed

Based on the three - I’m going to order a ‘23 3500 crew cab w/...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-22-2023, 09:32 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,941
Posted By jwpaquette
In the world of towing RVs, for sure there are...

In the world of towing RVs, for sure there are veteran tow people as well as OTR truck drivers that have the experience, confidence and knowledge to be able to push their tow setups to and beyond the...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 12-14-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,240
Posted By jwpaquette
Totally agree - I too have had terrific...

Totally agree - I too have had terrific experience with the Peplink Balance One product at home - on the road with the BR1 is a whole different story and experience. From the finicky nature of...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-07-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,228
Posted By jwpaquette
Totally understand the comparison of driving...

Totally understand the comparison of driving experiences as I compare my 30’ FC against my 40’ class A. I too love the comforts of the class A. The problem is that the designers ignore the driving...
Forum: On The Road... 11-06-2022, 09:26 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,584
Posted By jwpaquette
Long beds make all of the difference in the world...

Long beds make all of the difference in the world when pulling TT along with the loaded bed. Keep in mind you do need to put rear golf cart wheels on blocks as to lift the rear and above the tail...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 21,400
Posted By jwpaquette
I have owned: ‘18 3/4 ton Silverado w/ duramax...

I have owned:
‘18 3/4 ton Silverado w/ duramax diesel
‘20 1 ton Silverado w/ duramax diesel
‘22 3/4 ton Silverado w/ 6.6l gasser

Loved the diesels ability pull up the hill and brake down the...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-14-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,291
Posted By jwpaquette
I read that article too, there root assumptions...

I read that article too, there root assumptions within the logic that was used to suggest that Ford will find success if they attempt to go mainstream with the order and wait approach to new product...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-03-2022, 12:51 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,236
Posted By jwpaquette
I’ve pulled 30’ FC with my SRW one ton Silverado...

I’ve pulled 30’ FC with my SRW one ton Silverado and it pulls just fine with and without a sway hitch. My preference is to add the bars for longer hauls over a few hours. It’s not that it or I can’t,...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 06-08-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,300
Posted By jwpaquette
It’s been said above really well, yes you need...

It’s been said above really well, yes you need 180° clear of you the sky if you want a legitimate experience. If you have a partial view of the sky, 60% or less in obstructions, you’ll have an OK...
Forum: On The Road... 05-29-2022, 10:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,077
Posted By jwpaquette
Industry is coming to a screeching halt. Yes,...

Industry is coming to a screeching halt. Yes, there are still chip issues and yes delivery drivers are in short supply and yes, some other supply chain constraints, but. Inventories are building and...
Forum: On The Road... 05-08-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,702
Posted By jwpaquette
Less about supply of crude and more about...

Less about supply of crude and more about refinery supply. The northeast is especially hard hit. Reduced refinery capacity is a combo of heavy demand of what is called distilled product (diesel and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-30-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,198
Posted By jwpaquette
The circumstances you described have hot mess...

The circumstances you described have hot mess written all over them. The tundra, presuming it was being pulled by the likes of a U-Haul auto trailer, is technically too long for that trailer, so...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-23-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,864
Posted By jwpaquette
Your concerns of the high center of gravity are...

Your concerns of the high center of gravity are warranted. Even if the sidewalls could handle the 1,600 pounds, plus the 1,200 pounds of tongue weight plus figure fuel cans for the atvs inside the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-20-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,138
Posted By jwpaquette
Many states tack another $100/ l$200 onto the...

Many states tack another $100/ l$200 onto the annual plate fee to recover loss gas tax. Reasonable approach that doesn’t require the overhead of visits to places to verify mileage etc with a pay per...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-20-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,231
Posted By jwpaquette
Live in a HOA. We have a 2 week grace period for...

Live in a HOA. We have a 2 week grace period for campers to come and go, max 4 times per year. I can live and work with that. Dirty secret of HOAs with streets that are public / dedicated / managed...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-30-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,479
Posted By jwpaquette
Since 2018 I have owned a Chevy 2500 and 3500...

Since 2018 I have owned a Chevy 2500 and 3500 Duramax and a Tundra 5.7l.

Although it was technically within the specs of pulling my rig, the Tundra squatted something fierce and was a white...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-14-2021, 09:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,989
Posted By jwpaquette
My understanding is that GM is giving serious...

My understanding is that GM is giving serious consideration to using their HD truck platform (2500 and 3500s) and using that to build out HD version of SUVs. The previous gens of their HD SUVs were...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-04-2021, 11:02 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,193
Posted By jwpaquette
I agree with the sentiment that you should be...

I agree with the sentiment that you should be comparing 2500 and 3500s. You’ll find that insufficient tow, payload and braking capacity will have you doing a never ending balancing act of what to...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-27-2021, 07:23 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,277
Posted By jwpaquette
The good side of the airstream is fewer moving...

The good side of the airstream is fewer moving parts. No auto leveling, no slide outs and no techy master control panel. All pretty straight forward. What does south on most rigs are the slide out...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 06-27-2021, 07:14 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,829
Posted By jwpaquette
It’s been said here. Six in an airstream is...

It’s been said here. Six in an airstream is wicked tight. Add to that your tow vehicle. 1 or 2 weeks excursions and all of the food, fuel and gear and you’ll find yourself a bit either ill prepared...
Forum: Tires 05-30-2021, 03:20 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 11,951
Posted By jwpaquette
I too wouldn’t go lower then 80. I had the same...

I too wouldn’t go lower then 80. I had the same thought when my drawers were flying out of their proper place, and doors started to come of their hinges and air vents and rivets started falling off...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 05-12-2021, 11:52 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,113
Posted By jwpaquette
The only downside I see is the root assumption...

The only downside I see is the root assumption that sufficient bandwidth will be available wherever you go and whenever you want it. I would offer the option as a consideration of using Dish’s RV...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 03-14-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,250
Posted By jwpaquette
Every time I drive by AS of Tampa, I try to...

Every time I drive by AS of Tampa, I try to reconcile the parking lot of new units just sitting there and their website showing almost all are sold. I peek in and the same units are there several...
Forum: Base Camp 02-07-2021, 10:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,483
Posted By jwpaquette
Ditto Ditto Ditto. RV camping is awesome....

Ditto Ditto Ditto.

RV camping is awesome. Don’t conflate awesome and easy. It’s work - setup, tear down, repair issues, gremlins whether real or caused by a newby. Endless list of reason why I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-24-2021, 09:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 12,793
Posted By jwpaquette
Big question. It depends on so many things. The...

Big question. It depends on so many things. The size of the liability / accident, your net worth / how much blood can they get from you... the list goes on. High net worth individuals tend to have...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 01-14-2021, 07:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 15,219
Posted By jwpaquette
Agree - when comparing my one-touch button...

Agree - when comparing my one-touch button levelling of the Lippert auto-level on my fifth wheel compared to the manual approach of my 30' FC - wow, one touch leveling wins every time.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-06-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 23,060
Posted By jwpaquette
We’ve said it to the point of making folks...

We’ve said it to the point of making folks nauseous. Ignore the mfg limits at your own peril. Sorry Andy - unless you are offering an indemnity rider with the purchase of your work, and you’ll cover...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-27-2020, 12:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,952
Posted By jwpaquette
I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had such a terrible...

I’m sorry to hear that you’ve had such a terrible experience. I’ve had my Dish for two years and it has worked flawlessly presuming line of sight to the proper sky. From the woods of northern...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-25-2020, 10:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,764
Posted By jwpaquette
Agreed. No knock on Andy and company intended...

Agreed. No knock on Andy and company intended but the never ending referrals from these boards to go see Andy as the answer to almost all hitch dilemmas are starting to feel a bit calculated and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-20-2020, 02:11 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,892
Posted By jwpaquette
I bought a Silverado 2500 diesel specifically to...

I bought a Silverado 2500 diesel specifically to pull my 30' bunk. I have zero regrets on that investment. I also had the opportunity to pull my 30' with a 1/2 ton Silverado, Suburban and a 3/4 ton...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-16-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,442
Posted By jwpaquette
What they said - word. 1045 tongue weight plus...

What they said - word. 1045 tongue weight plus the WD hitch and bars and I put you at 1,100 pounds of weight against your payload capacity of 1,370. People, dogs, and a bed of gear and you'll run...
Forum: On The Road... 09-16-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,685
Posted By jwpaquette
Had the same problem. Replaced the hinges and...

Had the same problem. Replaced the hinges and then I added a dab of wood glue to the fastening screws (including the one that ties/mates the two parts of the hinge together. Also - unscrewed every...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-08-2020, 05:53 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 12,946
Posted By jwpaquette
Tough pill to swallow but there needs to be room...

Tough pill to swallow but there needs to be room for everyone. I’m not a bucket guy per say. The nature of campgrounds is that they tend to be tight fits. I try to be mindful with my dog, children,...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-30-2020, 10:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,468
Posted By jwpaquette
We have done the three week trip cross country in...

We have done the three week trip cross country in our 30’ FC. In hindsight, the issue is storage. Having the capacity to carry life with you in a way that doesn’t require frequent trips to the...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 08-05-2020, 11:01 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 10,246
Posted By jwpaquette
It is an interesting dilemma. On the one hand,...

It is an interesting dilemma. On the one hand, paying the current price premiums due to high demand and limited supply. On the other, you don't get to do a do-over for this year - so you can wait for...
Forum: On The Road... 07-26-2020, 11:25 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 16,820
Posted By jwpaquette
I often quote the line from Shawshank Redemption...

I often quote the line from Shawshank Redemption - “get busy living or get busy dying”. Father Time waits for no one and it occurred to me a handful of years ago that I wanted to get about living. I...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-22-2020, 10:40 AM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,978
Posted By jwpaquette
Ditto - at the end of year 2, all of the vents...

Ditto - at the end of year 2, all of the vents started falling. What changed? I suspect the inner skin, which had lost rivets - when they were replace, perhaps the inside skin moved a hair or lost...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-01-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,717
Posted By jwpaquette
Dish for TV and internet for all else and - skip...

Dish for TV and internet for all else and - skip the streaming as it’s a data hog. Not to mention, good data signals are too iffy and back haul congestion seems to be a constant. I’ve opted to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-24-2020, 10:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,855
Posted By jwpaquette
Interesting question as comparing Airstream to...

Interesting question as comparing Airstream to other towables is a red apple to green apple comparison per say. From the bottom up, Dexter axles and Goodyear tires are shared by many manufacturers,...
Forum: Our Community 06-21-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 13,864
Posted By jwpaquette
For subfloors to become molding and rotting, they...

For subfloors to become molding and rotting, they need to be kept moist (actually almost wet) on an ongoing basis. If that’s the case, I think there are other care and feeding items on a unit that...
Forum: On The Road... 06-10-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,918
Posted By jwpaquette
Possible it got left somewhere. I keep the rod...

Possible it got left somewhere. I keep the rod underneath along with a 4’ level and I’ve had a couple of instances where I swore I put it back only to discover I hadn’t. The likelihood of someone...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 06-07-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 414
Posted By jwpaquette
2018 Airstream Flying Cloud

Fantastic 2018 30FB with front master with rear bunk unit. Well cared for and gently used and enjoyed. Non smoker and no smells.

All of the bells and whistles plus: factory solar, awning...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2020, 06:24 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 28,915
Posted By jwpaquette
The vehicles record in their diagnostic system...

The vehicles record in their diagnostic system all of the variables at any given moment including a trailer being attached. Exceeding specs are more likely to effect things like the transmission,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-31-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 28,915
Posted By jwpaquette
Spot on - we too have the 30' Bunk - fantastic...

Spot on - we too have the 30' Bunk - fantastic camper - have hauled it all over the US - in two years we have somewhere around 19,000 miles on it. The name of the game is payload. When we travel we...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 05-24-2020, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,503
Posted By jwpaquette
If it were me: Yes, multi AC is a winner. ...

If it were me:

Yes, multi AC is a winner.

Yes, order new in lieu of lot unless you are time constrained and don’t or can’t wait.

Big is better on the AS. Given the low center of gravity...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-13-2020, 09:26 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,019
Posted By jwpaquette
E4 was my first hitch as that is what the dealer...

E4 was my first hitch as that is what the dealer offered for my 30' Flying Cloud. No complaints here.
Forum: Our Community 05-13-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,924
Posted By jwpaquette
Good thinking to design all of your desired...

Good thinking to design all of your desired functions into your next garage.

Check with your septic designer - dumping a full black tank and presumably a gray tank is likely to overrun your...
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