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Forum: On The Road... Yesterday, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 562
Posted By Life is a Highway
A Kind suggestion

I'm envious what a wonderful trip. My only suggestion is to take that nice travel plan schedule fold it up and store in a envelope.


When you get home, then you pull it out and compare it to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-24-2024, 09:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,571
Posted By Life is a Highway
True

Good advise and true. I looked for that fuse on our 2019 never found it.
I think the OP is referring to the 7.5 KW on board unit not the trailer plug. I personally would never use abuse my truck to...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 04-24-2024, 09:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,581
Posted By Life is a Highway
Pm

Sent you a PM check you messages



[QUOTE=Gtx Eng;2730859]So, we've had an amazing experience with our first Airstream - a '21 27FC. Texas hailstorm got her and the insurance company is...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2024, 11:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 843
Posted By Life is a Highway
Red Shocker hitch with a drag friction sway link....

Red Shocker hitch with a drag friction sway link. There is a good video of a Ram owner with your rig and why it worked best for his Airstream. Company is good for tech support if you call
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 04-20-2024, 10:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 952
Posted By Life is a Highway
Pump

Sorry your experiencing this.


If the light is on the pump switch then its most likely a loose wire at the pump itself. There is only hot and ground.


If you can find your pump then with...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-19-2024, 04:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 375
Posted By Life is a Highway
Glad you liked the set up I did the same...

Glad you liked the set up

I did the same with my F-250 6.7. Which when new road like a tank and handled like Shamu the whale in a corner.

Bilstein Shocks are also a huge part of the new ride
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-17-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,989
Posted By Life is a Highway
Sticker

That’s where your new Airsteam sticker goes to cover it up. Get a clear coat pen from Airsteam to cover the scratch first.
Forum: Flat-Front (Cutter, Clipper, XC, XL & Skydeck) Motorhomes 04-11-2024, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,306
Posted By Life is a Highway
Co Carbon Monoxide is order less and taste less...

Co Carbon Monoxide is order less and taste less so you could not have smelled that. This is why it kills people in confined spaces running a fossil fuel that has been in the combustion process

It...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-10-2024, 09:58 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,114
Posted By Life is a Highway
Ditto

Ditto-

Tundra power train will work however the rear suspension will have to be assisted like my worn out left knee. Sumo springs will help and Bilstein new shocks.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-09-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,928
Posted By Life is a Highway
They will cone to you I paid the fee they...

They will cone to you I paid the fee they installed in our storage unit.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-09-2024, 08:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,928
Posted By Life is a Highway
I fire mine up in storage and run it once a...

I fire mine up in storage and run it once a month. Year straight now no codes. But thanks for the update. I did buy the kit and will do the clean out after our trip to JC in June.

You did not by...
Forum: Tires 04-08-2024, 10:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,787
Posted By Life is a Highway
At their location on the side of the road I would...

At their location on the side of the road I would not have either. Have you ever tried wrestling a 16 in Michelin off that spare carrier.

They were able to slowly limp to a close shop. Out miles...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-03-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,362
Posted By Life is a Highway
Hi Brian If you can get a replacement before...

Hi Brian

If you can get a replacement before they are gone I would do that. As you know we live old school that just works. Amazing it’s gone 24/7 solid all these year. Like you a good person that...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-31-2024, 11:10 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,123
Posted By Life is a Highway
Anaconda Cord

If you have the new Surge Guard power cord std on 2021 and newer them days of stiff hard to handle cold cords are gone.

I threw the stock one out in 2018 on week one. A few months later at JC...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-31-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,123
Posted By Life is a Highway
With our 25

When we had out 25 FC with 30 amp and single air. All I did was remember the song SMOKE ON THE WATER by Deep Purple.

My Wife self taught herself how to reset breakers, And we have been on 30 amp...
Forum: Boondocking 03-30-2024, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,371
Posted By Life is a Highway
Dc-dc

Sounds like a fun trip coming up!

Make use of a quality installation of a Dc-Dc vehicle charger. While driving will help much.

We carry a Jackery 2000 for emergencies and one Honda 2200 they...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-28-2024, 09:15 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,112
Posted By Life is a Highway
Let’s see if it runs first then deal with the...

Let’s see if it runs first then deal with the propane test don’t guess. if your a farm boy like me grandpa taught me spark compression fuel. If you taught the four strokes then it’s the logo over...
Forum: 2024 - Current Trade Wind 03-27-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,504
Posted By Life is a Highway
Yes-no

It could tow it power is there you would need a Sumo suspension Elastomer jounce bumper upgrade a good WD hitch and to watch your total GVW carry.

I would have your brake pads upgraded also...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-27-2024, 06:05 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,615
Posted By Life is a Highway
You can use a shocker hitch model that has no WD...

You can use a shocker hitch model that has no WD but provides the smooth ride. If I had to do this again I would and then attach a couple sway bars not WD bars

There is a YouTube out there that...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-27-2024, 04:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,112
Posted By Life is a Highway
I agree

Boxite is correct. And I feel the X factor PAIN!

In the early 90's I was involved in developing training and testing for municipalities schools and techs. This is when the Fed's said ok let's...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-26-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 483
Posted By Life is a Highway
I have and it works well. I have the Shocker that...

I have and it works well. I have the Shocker that uses my existing weight distribution equalizer hitch

I enjoy how it takes up the jar to the rear diff and transmission when we accelerate off a...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 03-25-2024, 01:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,865
Posted By Life is a Highway
Trouble is he is only one talented man vs...

Trouble is he is only one talented man vs hundreds of dented trailers. More of this talents needed. .
We all need a hail storm air bag deployment system designed . I’m concerned all these claims...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-22-2024, 01:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,612
Posted By Life is a Highway
I want to add there is a converter charger issue...

I want to add there is a converter charger issue with the power cable input and the ground wire being loose

In addition there is a solenoid in back of it that could have failed or has a loose...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-22-2024, 11:50 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,612
Posted By Life is a Highway
Batteries

I agree with the guys above

The batteries are dead if they are AGM if they are Battle Born Batteries the BMS has shut them down to protect them. Your Solar Victron BMV display will show you their...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-21-2024, 02:29 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,615
Posted By Life is a Highway
If I had to do it over I would have the Shocker...

If I had to do it over I would have the Shocker hitch with sway bars only no equalizer bars and my set of 1500 Sumo Springs jounce bumper replacements

I still have an equalizer 1400 hitch but it...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-21-2024, 02:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,020
Posted By Life is a Highway
Same happened to me

Enter the code you’re then good to go. Write it down save it on your phone
Forum: Steps 03-20-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,767
Posted By Life is a Highway
Three options 1: ignore it and use a step...

Three options

1: ignore it and use a step stool until you swing by JC someday or your dealer

2: JC cut two openings and for us left them open.

After two trailers with the bolts falling ...
Forum: Axles 03-19-2024, 03:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,515
Posted By Life is a Highway
Rims and Tires

On a 28 I would wait and then consider no lift and 16 inch rims with Michelin tires a nice sweet spot

I have a 30 , FC week one it was lifted year two it got the 16 inch rims and Michelins
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-19-2024, 09:30 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 12,339
Posted By Life is a Highway
Cost

I feel so bad for you and all others that got caught in that storm.

I can tell you from the pictures the Cost to replace those sections will be 10-15,000K. I had the same Right Rear quarter panel...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-17-2024, 11:18 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,325
Posted By Life is a Highway
27

Buy your second trailer first
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-16-2024, 09:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,688
Posted By Life is a Highway
Lucky U

I am happy your OK yes them AC covers crack easy especially if they are couple years old with sun damage. Our worse fears a Hail storm.
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-16-2024, 09:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,867
Posted By Life is a Highway
not the factory

You must drive past the new Airstream factory on your right. Many get confused and try parking in there. The local Police are helpful
at escorting you to the Terra port.
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-16-2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,867
Posted By Life is a Highway
Hail

We love going to the service center always a good experience except for the chance of bad weather-

Our worse fears, HAIL when your at JC you see the tornado sirens and instruction on where to go. ...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-13-2024, 11:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,493
Posted By Life is a Highway
It goes fast!

Pulled into a Cracker Barrel at 5 pm set up the StarLink
ran the Ac for 15 minutes to take the edge off. So StarLink was on all night wife used the microwave and Keurig coffee maker , Apple TV...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-11-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,117
Posted By Life is a Highway
Really Really bad advise ! Watched a 2022 come...

Really Really bad advise ! Watched a 2022 come in for trade Platinum 6.7 all deleted. He had money he did not care that they only gave him 10k on it. To sell it dealer has to put it all back on.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-07-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,311
Posted By Life is a Highway
Why I have never bought an Interstate. When...

Why I have never bought an Interstate. When Airstream switches to a Ford chassis maybe
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-07-2024, 09:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,020
Posted By Life is a Highway
Thanks an insane jump in price.

Thanks an insane jump in price.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-05-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,577
Posted By Life is a Highway
Maintenance-

After using seveal of my favorite go to products I settled on Glare.


Why!

1: Saw a trailer at JC that made my polished trailer look dull. Owner said he used Glare his rig was 10 years old-...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-05-2024, 06:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,101
Posted By Life is a Highway
True on some vehicles butttttt.

You will not see more than 13.2 volts from your cars charging because they are set to lower voltage because of the cars lead acid battery. To get the higher voltage required by lithium batteries you...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 03-03-2024, 09:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,378
Posted By Life is a Highway
Ocd boy me bit the bullet bought a whole new jack...

Ocd boy me bit the bullet bought a whole new jack online. A rolling garbage can hit ours and bent it so bad I did not trust it not to break after my straightening attempt.

Anyway Do not discard...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-01-2024, 03:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,020
Posted By Life is a Highway
I paid $2400 and $200 of that was travel to my...

I paid $2400 and $200 of that was travel to my inside storage unit so I didn’t have to tow it 3 hours back and forth. Worth it and so happy without the Girard
Forum: Our Community 02-28-2024, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,149
Posted By Life is a Highway
The economy?

I was wondering also your not alone.





[QUOTE=gypsydad;2723675]Just wondering if I am on the wrong site here on the Forum? I have been seeing more and more AS listings "for sale"...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-27-2024, 01:25 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,525
Posted By Life is a Highway
Camp Champ

Met the owner at a Tampa RV show 4 years ago. Gave his products a chance and never ever looked back. We stock up every year-

I don't care about RV reviews with products breaking down dog food on...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-25-2024, 06:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,289
Posted By Life is a Highway
Switch

Next time go out open the Girard tankless door and turn off the switch to kill power to it. The Girard it should not turn on without water flow.

For you and your Happy wife Happy life! make a...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-24-2024, 08:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,342
Posted By Life is a Highway
Your weight

Have you had the reality check of your weight and passenger also. Works well telling TW to get on the scales! NOT!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-24-2024, 08:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,872
Posted By Life is a Highway
Hygroscopic

Hygroscopic


Brake fluid is its hygroscopic in nature, which means it has the ability to absorb moisture from the surrounding environment. This is a significant property because moisture can...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-24-2024, 08:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,872
Posted By Life is a Highway
Thanks Jeff

Thanks Jeff , After harping on you for a year proud of you. A nice post for the forum.

After years of doing it the old school way that new tool you discovered will be added to my collection....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,933
Posted By Life is a Highway
Like it

Like the extension idea Bob



Bob
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Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,933
Posted By Life is a Highway
They help but!

Put them on our F-250 with 20 inch rims. They look great easy to install however stones still get under them. We also use Rock Tamers and stones still seem to get around the Mudflaps and the Rock...
Forum: Doors & Locks 02-23-2024, 09:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,210
Posted By Life is a Highway
Sorry for your Loss

Your decision makes perfect sense to me. Have you though of a X19 travel van? Have you considered the Base Camp?


I feel your pain not only on your loss but i can relate to the joints wearing...
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