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Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 10-29-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 409
Posted By olgoat
2019 AS GT Marker Lights

Where can I purchase a direct replacement red LED marker light for a 2019 AS GT? I would like to find a replacement that does not require drilling new holes.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 11-27-2021, 07:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,392
Posted By olgoat
I appreciate the input.

I appreciate the input.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 11-25-2021, 01:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,392
Posted By olgoat
Bathroom Round Vent Handle

Are the plastic round vent handles available to purchase separate from the entire powered vent assembly? I have searched and thus far found nothing. Ignore the fact it needs cleaned, we are wrapping...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-25-2021, 01:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 300
Posted By olgoat
2019 AS GT plastic Water Taste

We have a 2019 AS GT purchased new and after almost three years, many nights of camping and what I suspect is thousands of gallons of water, the fresh water still tastes like plastic. We have tried...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-21-2021, 07:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,561
Posted By olgoat
On The Go Water Softener

Anyone using an On The Go Water Softener?

Unfortunately my wife and I are still working and therefore we are weekend campers with a couple of 1 week or 2 week long trips per year. I have found a...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-13-2021, 05:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By olgoat
Yes, it is a 27’. If the 25’ is tighter, I can’t...

Yes, it is a 27’. If the 25’ is tighter, I can’t imagine working in there. This one is bad enough.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-13-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 772
Posted By olgoat
2019 AS GT Winterizing Findings

While wintering our AS GT today I found a 4” flexible furnace duct with a large tear in it. In addition I found a 1 1/2” flex duct rolled up in a ball and unattached. Is the 1 1/2” duct intended to...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 12-15-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 610
Posted By olgoat
Floor Squeak - Post Flooring Replacement

We have a 2019 AS GT that ultimately went back to Jackson Center for several repairs, including replacement of wrinkled flooring materials.

Upon return we started noticing squeaking in the floor...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-03-2020, 07:41 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,797
Posted By olgoat
I also found the same crease after delivery. In...

I also found the same crease after delivery. In the photos from the dealer, the crease was already there. JC replaced the panel and no issues since. TV is a 2019 F-250 with a 12k Reese Steadiflex WD...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-25-2020, 08:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,656
Posted By olgoat
There is a single switch for the front jacks and...

There is a single switch for the front jacks and a single switch for the rear jacks. Because they operate as pairs, it is difficult to establish equal loading when setting up on an unlevel site. If...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 10-11-2020, 07:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,656
Posted By olgoat
2019 AS GT Stabilizer Jacks

I am curious if anyone has changed out the factory "two" switch configuration to a "four" switch configuration? It seems like the stabilizer jacks would function much better, if you could...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-23-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,557
Posted By olgoat
Cyclist, you are correct it is still covered by...

Cyclist, you are correct it is still covered by warranty. The issue is, the only dealer in Houston TX has a 1-2 month wait to get in and based on past experience it will be in the shop an additional...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-21-2020, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,557
Posted By olgoat
Rick, thanks for the info. Just to be clear the...

Rick, thanks for the info. Just to be clear the leak is at the foot pedal or at the main valve where the water supply is attached?
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-20-2020, 06:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,557
Posted By olgoat
Dometic 310 Toilet Leak - Puzzled

We have a 2019 AS GT with a Dometic 310 Series toilet. During a recent trip we found the bowl would not hold water. You could fill it and it would leak down. I purchased plumbing safe grease and...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-20-2020, 06:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 884
Posted By olgoat
Toilet Leak - Puzzled

We have a 2019 AS GT with a Dometic 310 Series toilet. During a recent trip we found the bowl would not hold water. You could fill it and it would leak down. I purchased plumbing safe grease and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-12-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 17,992
Posted By olgoat
We are towing a 27' AS GT. We started towing with...

We are towing a 27' AS GT. We started towing with a 3.5 EB F-150. The truck has more than enough torque to pull the trailer and mpg wasn't bad. With that said, payload was limited and I was never...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2020, 08:48 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 101,950
Posted By olgoat
I just come here for the comic relief. BTW...

I just come here for the comic relief.

BTW my F-250 tows with a level of confidence, that my F-150 never had. Can an F-150 get the job done, sure. With my tow rig combo, my hitch selection, my...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-30-2020, 08:46 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 11,722
Posted By olgoat
We are towing a 27' AS Globetrotter with a 2019...

We are towing a 27' AS Globetrotter with a 2019 Ford F-250 diesel, not a Ram 2500, but quite similar specifications all around. We are using a Reese Steadiflex weight distribution/anti sway system...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-24-2020, 07:17 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,227
Posted By olgoat
Thanks Garfish. Ordered them tonight.

Thanks Garfish. Ordered them tonight.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 03-22-2020, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,227
Posted By olgoat
Garfish, would you mind sharing a link or part...

Garfish, would you mind sharing a link or part number for the struts you installed over the refrigerator?

Thanks
Stan
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-15-2020, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,505
Posted By olgoat
Ford F-250 Front Hitch & Kuat Bike Rack???

I am considered adding a front hitch receiver to our 2019 Ford F-250 diesel, to pair up with a Kuat NV 2.0 bike rack.

Has anyone installed an EcoHitch Front Hitch Receiver on a 2017-2019 Ford...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-07-2020, 06:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By olgoat
Same issues with Polk radio. Will not re-pair any...

Same issues with Polk radio. Will not re-pair any time you walk out of range. The only way to get it to pair is remove the fuse from the radio or move the battery disconnect to store and back to use....
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-07-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By olgoat
Same issues with Polk radio. Will not re-pair any...

Same issues with Polk radio. Will not re-pair any time you walk out of range. The only way to get it to pair is remove the fuse from the radio or move the battery disconnect to store and back to use....
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 02-06-2020, 07:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,983
Posted By olgoat
2019 AS GT Polk Radio and Refrigerator

Among the many other issues we have dealt with I have now come to the opinion that the Polk radio and refrigerators installed in 2019 AS GT"s are simply inferior products.

Has anyone replaced...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2019, 06:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
2nd Trip with the F-250 - The Right Choice For Us!

Just wrapped up an 1,100 mile round trip out to the Davis Mountains in west TX and back to the Houston TX area. I am even more convinced moving from a F-150 to a F-250 was the right choice. Winds...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-23-2019, 06:37 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 15,975
Posted By olgoat
68 MPH for us

If conditions are good, I drive the speed limit up to 70 mph. When speed limits are 70 mph or greater I drive 68 mph. During the past week my son and I traveled from Cypress TX to Davis Mountains...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-14-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 900
Posted By olgoat
Did anyone check the payload on that TV/CV? There...

Did anyone check the payload on that TV/CV? There is a yellow sticker on the inside of the driver’s door.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-14-2019, 10:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,203
Posted By olgoat
I have owned both a TDI Touareg and an Ecoboost...

I have owned both a TDI Touareg and an Ecoboost F-150. I never towed with the Touareg. The Touareg was awesome when it was not in the shop, but for me that was a big issue. Parts were often difficult...
Forum: On The Road... 10-13-2019, 12:12 PM
Replies: 1,627
Views: 505,153
Posted By olgoat
Inks Lake State Park, Burnet TX

Inks Lake State Park, Burnet TX
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-09-2019, 07:35 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 20,351
Posted By olgoat
SkipStone, don't forget to include the weight of...

SkipStone, don't forget to include the weight of the tonneau in your payload, 90# in the case of a short bed F-250. Others on this site have more expertise than I do on W/D systems, but I believe you...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-09-2019, 05:16 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 20,351
Posted By olgoat
JamesnPcola, we also have an 2019 F-250 and we...

JamesnPcola, we also have an 2019 F-250 and we are carrying two Hobie kayaks. We went with a Yakima Overhaul ladder rack and Thule Hullavators. Loading is much easier with the Hullavators. Although,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-05-2019, 07:10 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
DewTheDew Great looking rig you have there. I bet...

DewTheDew Great looking rig you have there. I bet the marsala interior looks great with the black exterior. At least based on our experience, you should see a huge difference in towing.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-04-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By olgoat
How Your Truck is Tow Rated

Great video, by Fast Lane Trucks teamed up with Ram, showing how TV's are tested to determine Tow Ratings.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbiBXK5CLlw
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-25-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
DewTheDew, our F-250 is a Platinum with the...

DewTheDew, our F-250 is a Platinum with the Marsala interior. We love the interior color. I am not a fan of the Camel interior and my last several vehicles had black interiors, so I was ready for the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2019, 08:06 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
Great looking rig!

Great looking rig!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-18-2019, 04:29 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 185,304
Posted By olgoat
Our Combo....

2019 F-250 Diesel & 2019 AS GT 27FB...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2019, 04:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By olgoat
Thanks

Thanks for the assistance. This was exactly what I was looking for and it worked flawlessly. Not sure how I overlooked the manage attachments section before.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2019, 04:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
Photos Of New TV / AS Combo

She tows like a dream. Night and day difference vs our F-150.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By olgoat
Apple MacBook

Apple MacBook
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-18-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,186
Posted By olgoat
How to post photos

Can someone provide a few quick pointers, on how to post photos? I am reasonably tech savvy, but I have not figured this one out.

If there is a different area I should be asking, feel free to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-17-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
I wanted to change the drop bar from 2” to 2 1/2”...

I wanted to change the drop bar from 2” to 2 1/2” to match the receiver, but apparently there isn’t one available for the Reese SteadiFlex WD system. So I simply adjusted the head placement to be...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-17-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
Diesel.

Diesel.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-17-2019, 03:43 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
WD hitch was properly set up when transitioning...

WD hitch was properly set up when transitioning to the new TV.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-16-2019, 08:23 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 19,079
Posted By olgoat
Made The Move F-150 to F-250

So I debated for quite some time, making the move from an F-150 to a 3/4" ton truck. Our F-150 3.5EB had more than enough power to pull our AS GT 27FB and it handled the trailer fairly well on low/no...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 08-25-2019, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,245
Posted By olgoat
2019 as 27fb gt

A quick question, where are the fresh, grey and black water tanks located in a 2019 AS 27FB GT relative to the axles. If someone knows the dimensions from a reference point to each tank, I would...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-16-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 32,423
Posted By olgoat
Agreed, I like the adaptive cruise control as...

Agreed, I like the adaptive cruise control as well.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-14-2019, 05:24 PM
Replies: 281
Views: 32,423
Posted By olgoat
Electric vehicles are coming and self driving...

Electric vehicles are coming and self driving vehicles are coming. In every major industry, technology will move forward. Some will resist it and old tech will be around for quite some time to fill...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-04-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 612
Posted By olgoat
Surge Protector - Suggested Brand?

Planning to purchase a 50 amp surge protector for an AS GT. Any particular brand that is known for better reliability, quality and level of protection without nuisance trips?

Any brands to avoid?...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-25-2019, 10:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,088
Posted By olgoat
I also have uneven bars. In my case a Reese...

I also have uneven bars. In my case a Reese system. Uneven bars are not isolated to just Equalizer products.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-22-2019, 06:08 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 9,891
Posted By olgoat
Good info, thanks.

Good info, thanks.
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