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Forum: 2016 - Current International 03-23-2021, 07:00 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,874
Posted By SnooMc
Front bed, and Oxford commas: the two mountains I...

Front bed, and Oxford commas: the two mountains I will die on.
;)
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 03-23-2021, 06:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,244
Posted By SnooMc
Our modifications (hey, Bolarama!)

Lisa of Bolarama,
Here are some pics of our modifications. I was afraid they'd get lost in the other thread.
The countertop is just plywood covered in peel and stick wall paper, at the moment....
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2021, 08:29 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 40,718
Posted By SnooMc
We've upgraded or changed almost everything, but...

We've upgraded or changed almost everything, but my personal fave is removing the microwave, stove top, and gas oven. I now have an extra cupboard instead of the microwave. A convection/microwave...
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 10,641
Posted By SnooMc
Just...get out of Texas :) Get an air...

Just...get out of Texas :)
Get an air purifier, or two. Ours have helped considerably with both dust and pollen.
Get easily washable/shakable rugs, and shake every day.
I use a swiffer every...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-13-2021, 03:45 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,403
Posted By SnooMc
THANKS! I did not know about that trick!

THANKS! I did not know about that trick!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-13-2021, 10:21 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,403
Posted By SnooMc
The pic loads sideways, but I store our plates...

The pic loads sideways, but I store our plates vertically in a lower cabinet using this contraption of pvc pipe and rope. Pots and pans are under the sink in our 27 FC.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 12-19-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,703
Posted By SnooMc
A cheaper used Airstream, maybe, as above. But...

A cheaper used Airstream, maybe, as above. But not an SOB. You'll never recover the money, and there's no point, really. Just get what you want to begin with.
We love our Airstream, btw, so much...
Forum: On The Road... 11-23-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 10,746
Posted By SnooMc
We have a 2019 f350, with about 25k on it, and...

We have a 2019 f350, with about 25k on it, and we've experienced the death wobble one time, driving at hwy speed. No trailer attached. Sounded like a tire blew and was flapping, and the whole truck...
Forum: On The Road... 09-29-2020, 11:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 549
Posted By SnooMc
Unless there is a compelling reason to go north,...

Unless there is a compelling reason to go north, I'd take I79 out of Morgantown, pick up I64 out of Charleston, and follow that all the way to St Louis. It used to be that no semis were allowed on...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-23-2020, 01:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,900
Posted By SnooMc
Thanks for all the possibilities - Russ, we...

Thanks for all the possibilities -
Russ, we will try the 3 minute thing first!
John and Roberta - if they give you an actual fix, do post it!
We leave the pump on while we're in the trailer (we...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 09-22-2020, 09:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,900
Posted By SnooMc
Why does the water pump...pump?

2019 Flying Cloud...we leave the water pump switch on (when not on city water) for convenience, but it activates (seemingly randomly) every now and then, even through the night when nothing should be...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 09-13-2020, 09:09 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,019
Posted By SnooMc
We have a 27fb twin, or it used to be...we tore...

We have a 27fb twin, or it used to be...we tore the twin out and now have a double bed on one side and a desk on the other.
The shower is okay but we are small people. I hate that wheelwell but you...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-05-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,232
Posted By SnooMc
Always chock. Always. Don't care how level it is....

Always chock. Always. Don't care how level it is. Get good rubber chocks. Do not unhitch without chocking.
I know it might seem like idiot advice, but we saw an unhitched Airstream without chocks...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-05-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 16,308
Posted By SnooMc
Bota Box. Seriously, for everyday wine, it's not...

Bota Box. Seriously, for everyday wine, it's not bad. (It's the ONLY decent boxed wine, however. I threw out an entire box of Black Box, so bad.)
Otherwise, a regular wine box with the cardboard...
Forum: Boondocking 09-03-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 37,595
Posted By SnooMc
We are full-time with no other home to go to, and...

We are full-time with no other home to go to, and we would love to do something like this. I believe we would want a well and septic, as that is usually our limiting factor when boondocking....
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-01-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,176
Posted By SnooMc
We bought our pedestal table through Llebroc too....

We bought our pedestal table through Llebroc too.

Speaking of mods on a new trailer...we bought the FB twin because of the outside storage, used them a few months and then ripped them out, and put...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-30-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,176
Posted By SnooMc
Foiled - yes, I'm going with Formica!

Foiled - yes, I'm going with Formica!
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-30-2020, 11:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,176
Posted By SnooMc
RBS, So....we bought a Magic Chef 2-burner...

RBS,
So....we bought a Magic Chef 2-burner from Home Depot and installed it. (No pic, but it's easy to find online at the Home Depot site.)
We've been using it - sort of - since July. I hate it....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-28-2020, 10:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,434
Posted By SnooMc
We have used them (last year; it's also where we...

We have used them (last year; it's also where we bought our trailer) and they were very accommodating and helpful.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 08-17-2020, 11:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,281
Posted By SnooMc
I want to know about the fans too! (And yes,...

I want to know about the fans too!
(And yes, both of our TVs turn on or off with one click.)
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 08-17-2020, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,087
Posted By SnooMc
Keep us updated! It's a great idea!

Keep us updated! It's a great idea!
Forum: Full-Timing 08-15-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,795
Posted By SnooMc
There are many factors, some quite specific to...

There are many factors, some quite specific to the individual. We did a spreadsheet too (so helpful!) and SD came out on top, for us, at the time. Good luck with your search!
Forum: Full-Timing 08-15-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,795
Posted By SnooMc
We full-time and gave up our Colorado residency...

We full-time and gave up our Colorado residency for domicile in South Dakota. They make it pretty easy, and the taxes were much better. We did not think we would go back until we needed to (five...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-17-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 211
Views: 52,319
Posted By SnooMc
I think I saw a post a year or so ago where...

I think I saw a post a year or so ago where someone left the metal covers but removed the plastic inner parts to improve the air flow.
Our covers do not fall, and I don't want to encourage them in...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-02-2020, 11:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By SnooMc
Not Black Box, surely. Bota Box is muh better. ...

Not Black Box, surely. Bota Box is muh better.
I'd use that space for a mail/paper holding area. Or possibly a space for sun glasses, keys, etc.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-17-2020, 06:50 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,176
Posted By SnooMc
We got a quote from a local countertop place for...

We got a quote from a local countertop place for about $400, which is not bad (and they said it would be easy; why are we stressing?) but decided to go with the $4 piece of scrap for now...we want to...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-17-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 672
Posted By SnooMc
We've got an F350 and a Maranda topper with a...

We've got an F350 and a Maranda topper with a Rampage lift. Easy and secure.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-15-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,176
Posted By SnooMc
It's laminate. We're headed to countertop stores...

It's laminate. We're headed to countertop stores tomorrow!
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-15-2020, 11:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,176
Posted By SnooMc
Does AS sell replacement countertops?

We're changing out the three-burner stove for a two-burner, and thus have to do something about the countertop. Easiest to buy a replacement from Airstream, but I don't see a way to do that...help?
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 06-07-2020, 08:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,994
Posted By SnooMc
We pulled the single bar and the shelf and put in...

We pulled the single bar and the shelf and put in two bars, high and low. We're both short, and I bought special hangers that raise the clothes higher, so there is just enough room. I know they say...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-31-2020, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 566
Posted By SnooMc
Very cool! What a useful modification!

Very cool! What a useful modification!
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-30-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,217
Posted By SnooMc
Okay, that's what we assumed. Doesn't really make...

Okay, that's what we assumed. Doesn't really make sense otherwise, but thought I'd better confirm. Thanks!
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-30-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,921
Posted By SnooMc
Chugchug, our undersink cabinets now have piano...

Chugchug, our undersink cabinets now have piano hinges. Thanks for the idea. We did not have the problem of the drawers rubbing, possibly because we have a 27fb.
We also put piano hinges on the two...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-30-2020, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,217
Posted By SnooMc
Weight of cargo...?

So, kinda lame question...the sticker on the door of our 27fb FC says that the "cargo" in the trailer shouldn't exceed 1337 pounds (and that a full tank of fresh water weighs about 323 pounds). ...
Forum: Full-Timing 05-24-2020, 09:36 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,914
Posted By SnooMc
When it came time to renew with them, we went...

When it came time to renew with them, we went ahead, because it was too much trouble to change all the addresses again.
If you visit them in person, they have candy and cookies in the office, so...
Forum: Our Community 05-22-2020, 09:51 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 15,781
Posted By SnooMc
Go bigger. Our friends made this same decision...

Go bigger. Our friends made this same decision and the only regret they have with the larger one is that the view is often out the back. However, if you are not spending weeks on end in the trailer,...
Forum: Boondocking 05-19-2020, 10:15 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,478
Posted By SnooMc
The pump works well, tons of pressure generally -...

The pump works well, tons of pressure generally - but if that's a purr, I don't want to meet the cat ;)

Annnd it appears we may have knocked something loose on this last transit of eastern...
Forum: Boondocking 05-17-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,478
Posted By SnooMc
Wait - the water pump isn't supposed to sound...

Wait - the water pump isn't supposed to sound like an A-10's guns? Brrrrttt! Brrrrrrrrrttttttttttttt! for the entire time you're taking a shower? And also makes the lights flicker?
We were thinking...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 05-17-2020, 09:31 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,768
Posted By SnooMc
We are getting rid of the gas oven and replacing...

We are getting rid of the gas oven and replacing with convection micro. I've discovered I can "bake" cookies, muffins, biscuits, etc in the frying pan on the stove, and that's all I really use it for...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-16-2020, 09:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,542
Posted By SnooMc
We've now lived in our Flying Cloud 27fb twin for...

We've now lived in our Flying Cloud 27fb twin for 5 months.
Front beds: love them. The view at 14 of 17 campgrounds has been out the back.
Advantage of 27fb vs 28rb, bigger closet. Disadvantage, no...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-09-2020, 09:21 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,921
Posted By SnooMc
Thanks for sharing. We may attempt this mod on...

Thanks for sharing. We may attempt this mod on several cupboards!
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-06-2020, 03:01 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,001
Posted By SnooMc
RecPro Convection Microwave reviews

Hoping to replace our gas oven with this, and wondering if anyone has one?

RecPro RV Convection Microwave Stainless Steel 1.1 cu. ft. | 120V

The dimensions work, just wondering about...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 05-02-2020, 01:08 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,352
Posted By SnooMc
Engineer, thanks, but currently we are down in...

Engineer, thanks, but currently we are down in Mississippi, with no plans to get up that way this year.
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 05-01-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,352
Posted By SnooMc
Reviving my post because yeah, I still want to...

Reviving my post because yeah, I still want to replace the gas oven with a convection microwave, and a two-burner stove.

My new question is: where does the new micro/convection oven go? Does it...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 04-21-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,457
Posted By SnooMc
Jeff - thanks! The symptoms are the same. Looks...

Jeff - thanks! The symptoms are the same. Looks like an easy fix.

Does anyone know if any further repair needs to be done, after having had water dripping through a handful of times? Any problem...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 04-21-2020, 02:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,457
Posted By SnooMc
Ah! Thanks for the heads up, Colonel and Velo! We...

Ah! Thanks for the heads up, Colonel and Velo! We assumed that it could not be the vent stack, as it seemed that rain would just go into the tank. We'll check it out!
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 04-20-2020, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,457
Posted By SnooMc
No luck so far

No obvious places for leaks on the roof. Wondering if it's worth removing the AC cover or more to look under there.
We removed the vent fan cover in the bathroom, from the inside, and it was dry all...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 04-19-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,457
Posted By SnooMc
What next for leak?

The bad news: a major thunderstorm has revealed a leak somewhere on the roof.
The good news: the leak is...leaking...from one point on a seam directly over the toilet. Lifted the lid, no puddles! ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-05-2020, 02:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,270
Posted By SnooMc
SSquared, thanks for the info! Our fridge...

SSquared, thanks for the info!

Our fridge light does not come on at all...just an annoyance, we thought.
But it does explain why all the stuff in the freezer thawed out, back in December while...
Forum: On The Road... 03-31-2020, 04:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 627
Posted By SnooMc
Dark Sky WX app moving to Apple

Dang it! I started using Dark Sky only a few months ago and I love it and I have an Android phone.
...
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