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Forum: General Repair Forum 12-28-2022, 12:03 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,475
Posted By Dmmdtm
Rumor that equalizer WD increases FES likelihood

So I seem to recall reading somewhere that the square bars used by equalizer hitches put more torsional twist force on the a-frame and possibly increases the chance of the FES occurring? Is that...
Forum: Our Community 09-04-2021, 09:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,282
Posted By Dmmdtm
Factory lithium upgrade

Just FYI we were quoted $3800 for the factory to upgrade our 2019 GT to lithium when I asked earlier this year.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-06-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 13,361
Posted By Dmmdtm
You should be fine...

We tow our 2019 27’ GT with a 2017 1500 6.2l (8 speed tran I believe) with the 3.23 rear. Our payload is 1550 but after discussions with the Chevy owners center, they confirmed that the payload...
Forum: On The Road... 10-29-2020, 09:27 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 9,276
Posted By Dmmdtm
So...

I’m sure they’re out there but we just finished a month of travel to FL (about 4100 miles total) and we had mostly positive experiences. I did find that on-ramps were the most stressful but generally...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 10-28-2020, 09:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,293
Posted By Dmmdtm
Does the pump turn on

When you open a faucet does the pump come on? Does any thing but water come out (could take a minute)?
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-10-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By Dmmdtm
I think you’re on the money. In the dark I...

I think you’re on the money. In the dark I noticed that 2 of the 8 LEDs seem to be working. Raining now, but I’ll try some strategic tapping tomorrow.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-09-2020, 06:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,036
Posted By Dmmdtm
12vdc schematic for 2019 GT

I’m looking for the 12vdc schematic for a 2019 GT. Might be overkill but my outside entry light is suddenly not working. Fuses all look good. Being an LED, I’m really doubting a bulb failure but want...
Forum: On The Road... 09-09-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,337
Posted By Dmmdtm
Unhook then umbilical

With our 2017 Silverado and 2019 GT, the only issues I’ve had were the TV not recognizing the trailer connecting if I don’t unhook the shore power first. So basically I always do one or the other...
Forum: Photography 09-04-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,604
Posted By Dmmdtm
I give you Bear (lab) and Moosie (corgi)

Note that Moosie is the “alpha” in this pair.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-07-2020, 09:12 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,086
Posted By Dmmdtm
Maybe?

Make sure the use/store switch is in the use position.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 06-14-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,064
Posted By Dmmdtm
Same on our 2019 GT

Had the same problem as we were setting up for the season. I purchased a Dino board AND got a replacement free from airstream. I installed the Dino board and kept the other as a spare. My gut says...
Forum: Our Community 05-12-2019, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 20,361
Posted By Dmmdtm
340523 When we were looking at our...

340523


When we were looking at our GlobeTrotter, the folks at Airstream sent me this great comparison. Hope it helps.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-03-2019, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,757
Posted By Dmmdtm
If I understand your question, the braking...

If I understand your question, the braking applied to the trailer is consistent with the amount (degree) of braking applied to the vehicle. It's not an "on-off" type of engagement.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-12-2019, 01:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,861
Posted By Dmmdtm
So stupid question: By "front" do you mean...

So stupid question: By "front" do you mean nearest the hitch or nearest the door?
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 04-12-2019, 01:41 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,827
Posted By Dmmdtm
Hose and Fridge

So I keep the main hose in the rear bumper and the extension in the storage tube. Our main won't fit in the tube since it has an angled piece as part of the hose.



Lots of thoughts about...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 04-10-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,994
Posted By Dmmdtm
IPE is challenging

My experience with IPE is from building 3 decks (about 800 sq ft) and there are a lot of great points above:
1) It is heavy. Incredibly. Dense (so much so it has a very high fire rating).
2)...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-07-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,613
Posted By Dmmdtm
Custom Plate

Our initials...Wife comes first!


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Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-23-2019, 10:31 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,621
Posted By Dmmdtm
No issue re-pairing

I’m able to re-pair...the problem is that I end up having to do that almost every time even though no power interruption.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-22-2019, 11:05 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,621
Posted By Dmmdtm
Radio pairing is an issue regardless

We keep our GT plugged in to a 50a circuit and most every time we have to do a re-pair. I’ve tried some tricks including initiating the connection from my phone but no joy. It’s more a Polk than AS...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-16-2019, 11:59 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,980
Posted By Dmmdtm
Available payload differs by manufacturer

So FWIW...


When we were researching our purchase of our 2019 GT, I was also confused about what was included in the truck base weight, and what needed to be deducted from the available payload...
Forum: On The Road... 03-03-2019, 09:54 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,814
Posted By Dmmdtm
Totally agree with this. April in CO (along I25)...

Totally agree with this. April in CO (along I25) can be either beautiful OR it can be when we get our biggest/wettest storms.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 01-21-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,681
Posted By Dmmdtm
Furnace?

Why not just run the furnace? The propane tanks should come filled from the dealer. You’ll be totally toasty. D.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 12-31-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,806
Posted By Dmmdtm
One thing we learned. Airstream requires any...

One thing we learned. Airstream requires any official AS dealer to provide warranty service regardless of where purchased. People relocate.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 12-25-2018, 08:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,265
Posted By Dmmdtm
Walnut/Dublin rock

We picked up our 2019 GT in early Sept. We went a bit in faith in that we weren’t able to see an example in person until well after we had ordered our unit.

The walnut makes it feel warm and...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 12-21-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,423
Posted By Dmmdtm
This is the controller for your awning. Not sure...

This is the controller for your awning. Not sure what the extra ports are for, but I've heard that you can get a wireless control and I'm guessing some part of that plugs into one of those ports if...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-17-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 278
Views: 36,482
Posted By Dmmdtm
2017 Silverado 1500

So FWIW...


We have a 2017 Silverado 1500 with the 6.2 (but not the heavy duty tow package, so only the 3.23 rear). We have a 2019 27' GT. Although we've only got about 1000 miles towing, I can...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-17-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 13,245
Posted By Dmmdtm
CIPA Mirrors

FWIW. I have a 2017 which doesn't have tow mirrors. We bought CIPA slip on extensions and they've worked great. Combined with the camera on the back of our Globetrotter (which helps to confirm...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 11-04-2018, 09:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,271
Posted By Dmmdtm
30a adapter

FYI that our 2019 GT w/50a came with a 30a adapter from AS.

D.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-31-2018, 02:19 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,822
Posted By Dmmdtm
Because they last

When we bought our house and it's 30 year mortgage, we never doubted that the house would outlast the payments.


When we bought our AS, we never doubted that it would outlast it's 20 years of...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 09-24-2018, 09:44 PM
Replies: 295
Views: 43,446
Posted By Dmmdtm
Checklist

Turk, thanks so much for posting this list. We pick up our 2019 globetrotter this week and being our first TT, we’re learning fast. I tailored for our unit and I’m using the rv checklist app to guide...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-28-2018, 08:12 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 27,900
Posted By Dmmdtm
RV Solar

So one thing that I think gets confusing is that on these (at least factory) RV Solar systems, all you're doing is charging the batteries. Any power being used comes from the batts and the solar...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 06-22-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,790
Posted By Dmmdtm
So I priced our globetrotter from coast to coast...

So I priced our globetrotter from coast to coast using the airstream dealer list. The lowest was RV One but we went with Reliable RV in Springfield MO (Chris). Read the reviews (from purchasers and...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 06-10-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,023
Posted By Dmmdtm
So I confirmed through the AS rep via my dealer...

So I confirmed through the AS rep via my dealer that the 2019 GT includes as standard: power awning, additional awnings, and rear camera. And warranty and coach net coverage will be 3 years.

We...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-09-2018, 10:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,046
Posted By Dmmdtm
Finding the best price takes time

So we recently put a deposit on a GT and will pick it up in late Sept (so it will be a 2019).

I used the airstream dealer locator and basically emailed about 15 dealers ranging from the west to...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 04-21-2018, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By Dmmdtm
Silly question #2 - Are sheets included?

So I see bedspread and every type of pillow possible, but as we begin to plan for our pickup in September, wanted to see if we should also plan on purchasing sheets? We’ll have a 750 mile journey...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 04-13-2018, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,194
Posted By Dmmdtm
Whole Trailer Filter

Thank you both...That's exactly what we'll do.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 04-08-2018, 10:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,194
Posted By Dmmdtm
Galley sink water filter?

So we are in the process of buying our first Airstream (delivery in September). We originally were on the path to a FlyingCloud but liked the finishes in the GT much better.

One thing I noticed...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-08-2018, 09:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,626
Posted By Dmmdtm
Difference and from FC up to Globetrotter

So we’ve been on the search for our first TT and had some great emails with the Airstream team. To help us, they sent a great overview which you should be able to access here: ...
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