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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-05-2024, 07:18 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,379
Posted By jmickow
A few other thoughts, from my experience, if you...

A few other thoughts, from my experience, if you are converting to lithium:
- You absolutely need a shunt-based monitor, i.e. Victron BMV-712 or equal
- Definitely replace the Airstream-provided...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-05-2024, 07:12 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,379
Posted By jmickow
We also have a 2016 Sport 22FB which we love, so...

We also have a 2016 Sport 22FB which we love, so I understand your trailer well. The real question that has not yet been asked is what is your use case? If you are staying in campgrounds and are...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 01-05-2024, 09:02 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 928
Posted By jmickow
I installed a lift kit on my 22' Bambi Sport in...

I installed a lift kit on my 22' Bambi Sport in my driveway which was doable if you have access to proper jack stands, floor jack, sockets/wrenches and breaker bar sets. Others have also recommended...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 12-14-2023, 04:24 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,609
Posted By jmickow
At our recent site at Crystal Springs campground...

At our recent site at Crystal Springs campground in King's Canyon National Park, the side to side level was fine, but front to back was a killer! Jacking the front support that high really made me...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-25-2023, 06:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,220
Posted By jmickow
Glad that worked out for you, and so easy to...

Glad that worked out for you, and so easy to install. Safe Travels!
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-13-2023, 07:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,220
Posted By jmickow
Sounds like you are on the right track. Rockler...

Sounds like you are on the right track. Rockler is certainly a reliable source, but does tend to be on the expensive side.

If the slot in your frame happens to be 1/8" wide and 1/4" deep, you...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 11-12-2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,220
Posted By jmickow
This is a very typical frame and panel door...

This is a very typical frame and panel door configuration. For most cabinet doors, they are made with a captured panel, i.e. the frame is captured in a groove in the styles and rails when the panel...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-30-2023, 05:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,700
Posted By jmickow
If it were me, I would add the transmission...

If it were me, I would add the transmission cooler even though you might not meet the exact manufacturer's recommendations. Having had two transmissions fail relatively early in their life, I heard...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-20-2023, 07:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,511
Posted By jmickow
Agreed, I loved the low power draw and minimal...

Agreed, I loved the low power draw and minimal propane use of the propane absorption fridge, but hated the unreliability and poor hot weather performance. Plus the off-level operation risks, which...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-19-2023, 06:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,203
Posted By jmickow
@ TomPiper, I replied to your other separate post...

@ TomPiper, I replied to your other separate post message as well, but will add a few more comments here regarding what I went through.

After struggling with years and trying everything with my...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-19-2023, 05:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,511
Posted By jmickow
@TomPiper, IMHO i don't think that a 12VDc...

@TomPiper, IMHO i don't think that a 12VDc refrigerator would work well for you on lead acid batteries given your extent of boondocking, and especially if you don't have solar to keep things charged...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-14-2023, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 807
Posted By jmickow
I have a similar setup in terms of batteries and...

I have a similar setup in terms of batteries and solar, but did install a Victron BMV-712 as a part of the original installation. I am not sure how you could effectively monitor battery and charing...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-11-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 756
Posted By jmickow
Sounds like a good set-up...the main question is...

Sounds like a good set-up...the main question is what are your objectives for power during storage? Do you want to keep things running, like the refrigerator, propane alarms, etc?, or can the trailer...
Forum: On The Road... 09-11-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 31,285
Posted By jmickow
My kids bought us a Ranger model just after they...

My kids bought us a Ranger model just after they came out, early enough that I had no idea what it was when I opened the package much to their amusement, and so have a lot of miles on our stove.
...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-11-2023, 02:40 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,872
Posted By jmickow
Awesome news, thanks for the update Ron!

Awesome news, thanks for the update Ron!
Forum: Refrigerators 08-30-2023, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,773
Posted By jmickow
I installed a Nova Kool R4500 to replace my...

I installed a Nova Kool R4500 to replace my Dometic 3 way "unfrigerator" and have no regrets whatsoever. The only reliable thing about the Dometic was that it would seem to work fine whenever I...
Forum: Tires 08-16-2023, 10:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,033
Posted By jmickow
I recently had a similar situation while on a...

I recently had a similar situation while on a trip through the eastern Sierras and was surprised one morning to find a tire that was completely worn out, while the other still looked quite like new....
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-14-2023, 06:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,605
Posted By jmickow
Brilliant design and execution, and I especially...

Brilliant design and execution, and I especially love the custom yet simple brackets that give you more contact area for the VHB adhesive and even allow them to tilt. Wish I would have thought of...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-10-2023, 06:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,513
Posted By jmickow
I don't have the same trailer, but did a little...

I don't have the same trailer, but did a little research to see what might be causing your problem. Attached below is the plumbing diagram for your model from the Airstream parts book, which shows a...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 08-03-2023, 10:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By jmickow
Wink Sorry to hear about your troubles as well as the...

Sorry to hear about your troubles as well as the hail damage. The good news I guess is that it could have been much worse. Here are my thoughts, for what they are worth:

1. The hail damage does...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-24-2023, 09:42 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,472
Posted By jmickow
Could you just put it upside down on the team...

Could you just put it upside down on the team floor mat when in transit?
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-18-2023, 10:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,431
Posted By jmickow
Oh, and the new hub/drums came with new bearings...

Oh, and the new hub/drums came with new bearings with the races already pressed in and dust caps, so I only had to reuse the "D" washer and castle nut.
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-18-2023, 10:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,431
Posted By jmickow
Post I just finished doing my brakes on my single axle...

I just finished doing my brakes on my single axle Bambi Sport and can offer a few thoughts:
1. When I lifted the trailer so the wheels were off the ground and pulled the breakaway switch, I could...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 07-05-2023, 12:08 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 26,649
Posted By jmickow
Thanks for this sticky, it gave me the knowledge...

Thanks for this sticky, it gave me the knowledge to tackle this with confidence. Always good to know how things go together so you can figure out what to do when things don't go well, which seems to...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 07-02-2023, 10:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 705
Posted By jmickow
Can't say for certain as I have an older 22FB,...

Can't say for certain as I have an older 22FB, not a newer Caravel, but inverters are typically located close to the battery bank to minimize wire size and voltage loss, and all the wiring in the...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-16-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,826
Posted By jmickow
We installed a NovaKool R4500 to replace our...

We installed a NovaKool R4500 to replace our Dometic RM8501, and it does fit within the same cabinet space, although the NovaKool is deeper than the current recess for the absorption fridge, and a...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-15-2023, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 570
Posted By jmickow
Dandyburger, on my 2016 22 Sport there is no...

Dandyburger, on my 2016 22 Sport there is no indication for "off" as you noted, but turning the handle to the full "cold" position does turn the water off.
Forum: Refrigerators 05-09-2023, 08:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,826
Posted By jmickow
As a follow-up to the prior post, some might be...

As a follow-up to the prior post, some might be wondering about our experience with battery performance and the DC fridge. We have 300 watts of solar and 200 Ah of lithium batteries. Traveling in the...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-09-2023, 07:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,826
Posted By jmickow
While I know this is not super helpful with...

While I know this is not super helpful with respect to your current situation, I thought that I would share my experiences with this exact same refrigerator (Dometic RM8501) which might influence...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-30-2023, 11:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,422
Posted By jmickow
One question that I don't see addressed here in...

One question that I don't see addressed here in the excellent responses that you already received concerns how your inverter was set up initially? Key questions are the size of the inverter, and how...
Forum: Refrigerators 12-03-2022, 10:18 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,723
Posted By jmickow
We replaced our unreliable 3-way Dometic with a...

We replaced our unreliable 3-way Dometic with a 12V DC only NovaKool refrigerator. I was unwilling to use Dometic for the reason noted by 4RXLA, and NovaKool seemed to have better reviews/reputation...
Forum: On The Road... 12-03-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,502
Posted By jmickow
Well, that's a big trip. Google says roughly...

Well, that's a big trip. Google says roughly 1,600 miles from Boston to Marathon key, so double that and you are driving 3,200 miles. Doing the math gives between three or 4 full days at the resort,...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-11-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,570
Posted By jmickow
I had this happen and used 3M weatherstripping...

I had this happen and used 3M weatherstripping adhesive, which turned out to be a big mistake. It held fine but made a big mess, and then when I eventually replaced the trim strip, it was impossible...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-07-2022, 02:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 919
Posted By jmickow
It looks in your case like the whole trim...

It looks in your case like the whole trim assembly can be pulled away from the trailer skin. If I recall correctly, the aluminum extrusion is attached with pop rivets to the skin and occasionally to...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-07-2022, 02:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,872
Posted By jmickow
Sure, i would be interested as well. Curious, why...

Sure, i would be interested as well. Curious, why change from the binding posts to screws?
Forum: Refrigerators 07-09-2022, 06:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,689
Posted By jmickow
I too struggled with a Dometic three-way fridge...

I too struggled with a Dometic three-way fridge for many years, and went through every troubleshooting process I could find to try to figure out what was wrong. I am pretty handy and very rarely find...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-07-2022, 07:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,496
Posted By jmickow
We just installed a Nova Kool 4.3 CF electric...

We just installed a Nova Kool 4.3 CF electric fridge to replace the worthless 3-way that was there before, and we also have a dual 100AH Battleborn set-up but with 300W of solar and no generator.
...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-03-2022, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 701
Posted By jmickow
I don't have one to sell, but have been looking...

I don't have one to sell, but have been looking to buy since used ones seem to be hard to come by. Here is what I have been looking at: ...
Forum: Photography 03-15-2022, 06:31 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 47,880
Posted By jmickow
I believe that this Is BLM land and therefore you...

I believe that this Is BLM land and therefore you can camp anywhere you like. This was Labor Day weekend if you can believe it, but there were very few campers in the area. We simply found an area...
Forum: Photography 03-13-2022, 08:51 AM
Replies: 263
Views: 47,880
Posted By jmickow
Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Wyoming Quick stop on...

Flaming Gorge Reservoir, Wyoming
Quick stop on our way across country. Weather was beautiful and we wanted to stay a couple of days, but weather forecasts said that a winter storm was arriving the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-13-2022, 07:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,375
Posted By jmickow
Adding a pic of how this cover removal and repair...

Adding a pic of how this cover removal and repair worked since the description might be confusing.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-13-2022, 07:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,375
Posted By jmickow
I found a method that worked for me to remove my...

I found a method that worked for me to remove my gray tank galvanized sheet metal cover, and may be helpful to others as well. The previous owner of my 2016 Bambi had apparently backed over a stump...
Forum: Boondocking 12-21-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 19,890
Posted By jmickow
1: Battleborn 2: 2@ 100 Ah = 200Ah 3: Xantrex...

1: Battleborn
2: 2@ 100 Ah = 200Ah
3: Xantrex XC2000 (Inverter-Charger)

Optional Questions:
1: 300 on roof + 100 portable, all Renogy panels & charge controller
2: Awesome performance, 95%...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-13-2021, 07:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,758
Posted By jmickow
I also have a 22FB but a 2016 model, and I can...

I also have a 22FB but a 2016 model, and I can tell you that the problems are all the same regardless of year. It is important to understand that the on the road it’s like a constant earthquake...
Forum: Refrigerators 12-03-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,511
Posted By jmickow
The Dometic RM8501 in my 2016 22 Sport also had...

The Dometic RM8501 in my 2016 22 Sport also had very disappointing performance when the temp was anything over 80 degrees, and after much testing, installation of fans, baffles, etc., I finally gave...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 11-04-2021, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By jmickow
For an electrical connection, I would not tie...

For an electrical connection, I would not tie into a wire unless you know what it is for, i.e. what circuit it is on. Some may have power all the time, others may not. You have the advantage here of...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-29-2021, 06:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By jmickow
In the photo I attached to my previous response,...

In the photo I attached to my previous response, the two black plumbing pipes running vertically are the vents from the black and grey tanks. You could drill a hole in the side panel for a flexible...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-28-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,656
Posted By jmickow
Mx468 is correct, the black tank is directly...

Mx468 is correct, the black tank is directly below that toilet platform. You can remove the bottom access panel in the closet to access the void space, and you will see the black tank sticking out....
Forum: On The Road... 10-24-2021, 01:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,818
Posted By jmickow
The last thing I would want to do is tow my...

The last thing I would want to do is tow my trailer through the LA traffic on any of the main highways in or out. I have towed back and forth on 58 over Tehachapi pass with my Touareg and 22FB maybe...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 10-23-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,450
Posted By jmickow
Easy peasy....I also put both my Battleborn...

Easy peasy....I also put both my Battleborn batteries in the area in front of the water heater, but stacked on their sides in a partial wooden frame. I checked out the approach with BB before...
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