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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-05-2023, 04:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,862
Posted By mkcurtiss
My trailer does not wobble….. Without w/d…… ...

My trailer does not wobble….. Without w/d……
Americans are notorious for trying to tow more weight than their vehicle can safely tow. Regardless of words written on a sticker, the proof of a vehicles...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 05-05-2023, 03:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,142
Posted By mkcurtiss
It would seem that maybe the addition of some...

It would seem that maybe the addition of some rubber grommets/washers, would greatly reduce the destructive effect the buffeting is having on the skin. Creating some flexibility should lessen future...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-04-2023, 08:48 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,862
Posted By mkcurtiss
Then you need a heavier duty tow vehicle.

Then you need a heavier duty tow vehicle.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-03-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,862
Posted By mkcurtiss
You should be able to tow that trailer, without...

You should be able to tow that trailer, without any sway control or weight distribution device, without sway, in non-windy conditions.
I am not saying you should not use them, as safety precautions...
Forum: Our Community 04-12-2023, 08:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,681
Posted By mkcurtiss
The vin for my stolen Airstream is. 1268J830.

The vin for my stolen Airstream is.
1268J830.
Forum: Our Community 04-12-2023, 08:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,681
Posted By mkcurtiss
In Memphis, the police are so overwhelmed with...

In Memphis, the police are so overwhelmed with wild animals running the streets pillaging and shooting guns like it’s a game, that things like this do not get the attention they deserve……
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,681
Posted By mkcurtiss
No other distinguishing identification on it...

No other distinguishing identification on it really…..I tried to keep it as original as possible…..

There is about a 3 month time frame when it could have been stolen…..I was not able to check on...
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,681
Posted By mkcurtiss
I had it insured……it was stored on a secure...

I had it insured……it was stored on a secure Cubesmart lot, with a gate that requires a code to enter, but obviously that is not fool-proof…….
Forum: Our Community 04-05-2023, 08:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,681
Posted By mkcurtiss
I don’t know if this is the correct thread to...

I don’t know if this is the correct thread to post this notice……if there is a better spot on the forum, admins feel free to move it.
Forum: Our Community 04-05-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,681
Posted By mkcurtiss
If you see it for sale somewhere , please contact...

If you see it for sale somewhere , please contact me. The Shelby county sheriff is looking for it but I don’t expect a thorough search…..

It was so nice and was set up just the way I wanted...
Forum: Our Community 04-05-2023, 08:33 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,681
Posted By mkcurtiss
Airstream Stolen!

My 1968 Overlander International was stolen from a secure (?) storage facility in Arlington ,Tennessee!

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Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-16-2022, 05:09 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,135
Posted By mkcurtiss
Country boy,Your experience is not typical. A...

Country boy,Your experience is not typical. A walk through a service center demonstrates that.

Not to mention the testimonies on forums and the lawsuits…..
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-08-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 10,875
Posted By mkcurtiss
The motor is built to actually rotate the...

The motor is built to actually rotate the camshafts to change the timing, in order to give either good gas mileage or extra power, ……the systems are notorious for failure, which typically is...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-08-2022, 08:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,747
Posted By mkcurtiss
Civeng99 Are you referring to GM’s...

Civeng99


Are you referring to GM’s problem with the active fuel management system and hydraulic lifter failure?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-06-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,135
Posted By mkcurtiss
Op states they live in South Dakota……. It can...

Op states they live in South Dakota…….
It can be a long way to a dealer for diesel repairs, let alone getting stranded by your quirky diesel…..not to mention, it gets cold, and without a place to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-04-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 10,135
Posted By mkcurtiss
F 350, single rear wheels….you don’t need a...

F 350, single rear wheels….you don’t need a dually and they are a pain.

And I would definitely not get a diesel. The 6.2 gas is massively better option for your situation.
Forum: Winter Living 11-23-2022, 06:53 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,933
Posted By mkcurtiss
When i am on shore power, an electric heater will...

When i am on shore power, an electric heater will keep it wArm until temps get below about 35…..i keep cabinet doors open down in the 20’s but never drain my wAter lines…..if it gets that cold, then...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-18-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,995
Posted By mkcurtiss
Back in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, there was not a big...

Back in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, there was not a big powerful suv in everyones driveway, and the only people with heavy duty trucks were farmers and guys hauling equipment……so it was necessary for...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 08-17-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,392
Posted By mkcurtiss
I just had to take a big hit on a house I sold,...

I just had to take a big hit on a house I sold, just because the market has cooled off......

Plus, selling an Airstream takes time.....its a unique item and needs to appear before just the right...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-15-2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 50,031
Posted By mkcurtiss
And it was doing all that heating up because it...

And it was doing all that heating up because it is not really a heavy duty vehicle……pushing a vehicle to its limits is always a dumb idea.
If a person has spent the money for an Airstream, they...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-10-2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 50,031
Posted By mkcurtiss
The most important issue that separates the men...

The most important issue that separates the men from the boys as it relates to tow vehicles , is being overlooked in this thread……and it is the single most influential difference, that determines...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-07-2022, 12:02 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 50,031
Posted By mkcurtiss
It will be much less stressful to tow with a...

It will be much less stressful to tow with a heavier duty vehicle……..the biggest difference is the weight of the tow vehicle, the capabilities of the suspension and tires, and its overall...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-06-2022, 04:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,759
Posted By mkcurtiss
Two a/c plus all other electrical needs on 105...

Two a/c plus all other electrical needs on 105 degree day may be the issue…..5000 watts is just barely enuf……if you are at some altitude , that could be pushing u over……try running them on low and...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-29-2022, 08:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,213
Posted By mkcurtiss
All this drama about generators, and the real...

All this drama about generators, and the real issue is trying to use a tiny generator to run a camper. I like to minimize the drama and hassle i have to deal with when i am camping, instead of...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-27-2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,213
Posted By mkcurtiss
You need a bigger generator. There will be all...

You need a bigger generator. There will be all manner of chatter on here about things you can do, and how bubbabjoe ran 2 a/c units on a 2000 watt generator at 10,000 feet blah blah blah……
If the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-05-2022, 04:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,321
Posted By mkcurtiss
This is how this goes…… 1- some people have...

This is how this goes……
1- some people have spent big money on hitches and sway control devices, and will defend them until their last dying breath, even going as far as to call you wreckless if you...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-17-2022, 11:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,149
Posted By mkcurtiss
PB Blaster The suggestion about anti seize...

PB Blaster

The suggestion about anti seize is a good one
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 04-14-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,014
Posted By mkcurtiss
How cold does it get there?

How cold does it get there?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-20-2022, 04:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,689
Posted By mkcurtiss
Just get a newer E350 w/v10 and rock on. You...

Just get a newer E350 w/v10 and rock on. You already have the most useful and reasonably priced tow vehicle available . That motor is bulletproof
A savanah 3500 with 6.2 would be good too. Stay...
Forum: Base Camp 02-27-2022, 09:46 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,097
Posted By mkcurtiss
Congratulations in discovering your issue. I m o,...

Congratulations in discovering your issue. I m o, you do not turn one screw on that furnace……you get a new one. In all likelihood, the heat exchanger is cracked , and there is no reason to even...
Forum: Base Camp 02-26-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 9,097
Posted By mkcurtiss
Its easy ….. Go home depot(or wherever) and get...

Its easy …..
Go home depot(or wherever) and get co detector
Plug it in and turn on heat.
But don't change anything from last nite…
See what happens
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-28-2022, 02:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 542
Posted By mkcurtiss
Yikes!

So in a recent storm, a tree limb broke and landed on our Airstream.
It is insured of course, but I still need a shop…..
Does anyone have any experience with Sunny Campers shop in Ocean...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 01-16-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,926
Posted By mkcurtiss
You have a vehicle that is not designed for heavy...

You have a vehicle that is not designed for heavy towing, but that bambi would probably be ok….
Lots of vehicles like yours and one of mine(jeep cherokee xj), are quite capable on their own, but...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-27-2021, 10:29 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 29,011
Posted By mkcurtiss
no way...get bigger tow vehicle. It will be...

no way...get bigger tow vehicle. It will be dangerous.
Forum: Our Community 12-27-2021, 10:25 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,237
Posted By mkcurtiss
Tell them the price must be reduced to cover...

Tell them the price must be reduced to cover repairs, and you want a 12 mo. warranty , just in case other issues pop up. You can bet one thing.....they are marking that thing up a helluva lot more...
Forum: Awnings 12-27-2021, 10:16 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,333
Posted By mkcurtiss
I personally prefer a manual awning....it...

I personally prefer a manual awning....it prevents this from happening.
Forum: Our Community 12-27-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,279
Posted By mkcurtiss
50% off I M O .....KNOW THIS- We have seen...

50% off I M O

.....KNOW THIS- We have seen numerous airstreams that were hail damaged that were repaired with bondo and then painted silver, and they looked great. It would absolutely reduce the...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-27-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,891
Posted By mkcurtiss
It has been my experience that if you drain...

It has been my experience that if you drain everything, leave all the faucets open so that any water in the faucet itself can drain out and or expand a little, and pour a little antifreeze down each...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-12-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 102,116
Posted By mkcurtiss
And in classic American form, my point is...

And in classic American form, my point is proven……

I just had the “conversation” with a fellow airstream owner ; i say fellow airstream owner, actually former airstream owner….
They had always...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-11-2021, 10:43 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 102,116
Posted By mkcurtiss
American people are notorious for trying to use...

American people are notorious for trying to use equipment meant for light duty, to do jobs requiring heavy duty equipment, and then brag about how well their machine does the job, yadda yadda,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-07-2021, 11:37 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 8,682
Posted By mkcurtiss
The logic many of us use, is that any time you...

The logic many of us use, is that any time you are maxing out your tow capacity(or even close) you are slowly tearing up your vehicle, every time you tow with it, and when you have plenty tow...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-06-2021, 11:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,786
Posted By mkcurtiss
Do not go camping without a gas generator…..that...

Do not go camping without a gas generator…..that way you can discover just what you have, how long your lifestyle can run on batteries, and then charge them back up. Otherwise you could ruin a trip. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-17-2021, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By mkcurtiss
I have a vintage 26’ overlander……we tow with an...

I have a vintage 26’ overlander……we tow with an 18’ tahoe and with a ford e350 van. Both have tow package…..the tahoe does fine, and no clearance issue if parked straight…..but nothing tows as...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 04-04-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,995
Posted By mkcurtiss
Vent fans help

If i am unfortunate enough to be in direct sun in 90-100 degree temps, i find it helpful, during the heat of the day, to slightly open the two vents in the ceiling and turn on the fans on low to help...
Forum: Base Camp 03-27-2021, 02:08 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,440
Posted By mkcurtiss
The whole ordeal is so outrageous that it is hard...

The whole ordeal is so outrageous that it is hard to believe.....
For your next move, you could run an ad in the most circulated printed media in the region, and maybe rent a billboard along the...
Forum: 1965 - 1969 Overlander 03-25-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,352
Posted By mkcurtiss
Looks like a nice unit.....I would value it at...

Looks like a nice unit.....I would value it at between 18,000-27,000, depending on the buyer......at the end of the day, it is worth what you can get for it, but I would not be shy about starting out...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-20-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 13,008
Posted By mkcurtiss
We tow with 2 vehicles.... When using the...

We tow with 2 vehicles....

When using the Tahoe, we get 12-14, in ideal conditions, at about 55 mph, not using cruise control.....

When towing with the E-350 VAN, my mileage goes down by 1 mpg,...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-14-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,831
Posted By mkcurtiss
Last time i ran out of water, i ran down to a...

Last time i ran out of water, i ran down to a local mom and pop grocery and bought 20 1 gallon jugs of drinking water.....super easy to handle, pour in, etc.....and no worries about water...
Forum: 1992 - 1996 Sovereign 01-19-2021, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,207
Posted By mkcurtiss
About $10,000.00, if everything works properly....

About $10,000.00, if everything works properly. If some system is broken, then it comes off the 10,000.00

Look at it his way....What will it be worth when you get everything fixed, and what will...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-19-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,546
Posted By mkcurtiss
I would consider cutting a 2-3" hole in the inner...

I would consider cutting a 2-3" hole in the inner skins, down low, where it will never be seen, maybe every 18" or so......this will give the cavity the opportunity to breathe some and maybe dry...
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