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Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-23-2023, 09:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 389
Posted By cru-in
T-Class Fuse Needed for Lithium W/Integrated BMS?

Good Morning All,

Given that the BMS on modern Lithium Batterries has a pretty quick external short corcuit protect (one of Renorgy Batteries says it will trigger at 500 amps for 300...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-23-2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 336
Posted By cru-in
2004 Airstream 30 Classic 30 - Maryland

PRICE RESUCED TO 45K

2004 Airstream 30 Classic.. Refurbished interior and exterior by Airstream Service Center. Total cost of refurbishment 40K!

Wow, why would anyone think a 20 year...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-19-2022, 06:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By cru-in
Thanks James! For what I am doing, I just need to...

Thanks James! For what I am doing, I just need to be in the ballpark (so I can acquire materials) before making the 2 hour trip to the AS.
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-19-2022, 05:22 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By cru-in
Need a Favor: How High is Queen Bed?

Hi All,

Our Classic 30 is 2 hours away and I need to know the approximate distance from the floor to the top of the board the mattress sits on.

If any of you all have easy access to this...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-25-2022, 03:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,731
Posted By cru-in
Golly. I will have to try this again. Was sure my...

Golly. I will have to try this again. Was sure my connectors would not fit. Going to try again. If this works, it is an easy option.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 06-25-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,731
Posted By cru-in
Sewer Hose CONNECTOR Storage???

Hi All,

I would be interested in hearing how you all store your sewer hose connections. I have no problem storing the hoses (nifty hose holders under the AS). However, I have yet to find a good...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-13-2022, 03:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 370
Posted By cru-in
Changes to Our Hensley

Hi Team,

After sufferreing a failrure, our 20 year old Hensley was sent back to be rebuilt.

They promptly rebuilt it and returned it to us.

One item I noticed was the weighted cog (on the...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-20-2022, 06:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,477
Posted By cru-in
Our 2004 30 Classic has a LOADED TW of about 700...

Our 2004 30 Classic has a LOADED TW of about 700 pounds. I have to work to move stuff forward to properly weight it. Lots of scale readings show our numbers to be within the GVW of our Ram 1500.
...
Forum: Trailer Values 01-18-2022, 05:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
Posted By cru-in
Thanks Bob, God advice. I am in no hurry, I...

Thanks Bob,

God advice. I am in no hurry, I can wait a few months to sell.

I plan to get the picts and ad all set to launch the end of March.
Forum: Trailer Values 01-18-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,187
Posted By cru-in
Value of Completely Reworked 2004 30 AS Classic

Hi All,

Well it looks like life has thrown us a curve ball and we will be parting with our AS.

However, I have no idea what to price it. It is a very unique AS. 2004 30 foot Classic that...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-12-2022, 10:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,674
Posted By cru-in
Thanks tons for the response. Airstream Service...

Thanks tons for the response. Airstream Service Center has come thru and has me scheduled to have the problem diagnosed at Colonial next week.

The IR gun temp check on the rotors is a good...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-06-2022, 01:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,674
Posted By cru-in
Hi All, I should have mentioned. They are...

Hi All,

I should have mentioned. They are Dexter disk brakes and Nev-R Lube hubs.

Sent another email to the Service Rep. If I don't hear back today, I will call out and try to chat with the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-05-2022, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,674
Posted By cru-in
Very Poor Experience with AS Service Center

Hi All,

I have been working this for a while and not made much progress.

Background :
Last summer, at the AS Service Center we had new axles, brakes, and tires put on.

Problem #1
They...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-26-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By cru-in
Hi All, Thanks for the input. As is...

Hi All,


Thanks for the input. As is sending a new tire and the correct valve stems.

I must admit it is kind of frustrating. The JC Service Center is supposed to be the best and they are...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-25-2021, 01:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By cru-in
Heard from JC on the jerky and pulling disc...

Heard from JC on the jerky and pulling disc brakes. The theory is this is due to paint on the rotors. They said Dexter ships them painted and, until the paint wears off, a bit of jerkiness and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-25-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 883
Posted By cru-in
JC Service Center - Not So Good Experience

Good Morning Team,

Last week we picked up our trailer from JC Service Center. We had an extensive amount of work done to it.

The Bad:
The axle, disc brakes, and new tire install did not go...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-01-2021, 09:12 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,911
Posted By cru-in
I should update how I worded step 2) above. they...

I should update how I worded step 2) above. they said they would "remove the filiform". I did ask about it returning and they said, with appropriate maintenance, it will not return.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-01-2021, 05:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,911
Posted By cru-in
Hi Team, Chatted with JC about treating the...

Hi Team,

Chatted with JC about treating the filiform. Here is what they are doing to my trailer:

1) Remove clearcoat in affected areas
2) Sand the Filiform
3) Neutralize it with Corrosion-X...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 06-28-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,911
Posted By cru-in
I will chat more with them when I get the...

I will chat more with them when I get the estimate. At this time, it is my understanding it will involve removing the clearcoat, dealing with the corrosion, reapplying the clearcoat. Also my...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 06-28-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,911
Posted By cru-in
Anyone have JC fix Corrosion?

Good Afternoon,

Our Airstream is at JC getting lots done to the exterior work done (resealed, new skylights, axles, brakes, tires, rebuilt steps, etc.). The previous owner had the interior...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-26-2021, 10:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
Ended up leaving our AS at JC. Work took longer...

Ended up leaving our AS at JC. Work took longer than a week and we had to get back for appointments. Not too big of a deal. We only live 500 miles away. It is mostly an easy interstate drive.
...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-24-2021, 07:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By cru-in
Great....he is a very personal customer focused...

Great....he is a very personal customer focused individual.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2021, 11:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By cru-in
Other than a quick check in. I have had very...

Other than a quick check in. I have had very little interface with the front office folks.

Oh, except a very nice gent named "Josh". About 8 AM, he came around and introduced himself to each...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-23-2021, 11:22 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,008
Posted By cru-in
On our 30RB is a short queen (60 x 75) with...

On our 30RB is a short queen (60 x 75) with radiused corners.

There are a few folks online to get it from like Denver Mattress.

I purchased a normal queen and plan to radius the corners with a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
...and then time, once back in the barn the next...

...and then time, once back in the barn the next day, to get all set up again.

Now if it is warranty work, or work that can be accomplished in a day, the rationale may not apply.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2021, 10:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,774
Posted By cru-in
We are at the Service Center now. As mentioned,...

We are at the Service Center now. As mentioned, everyone has been great.

Our regular interface is with Bill, the tech doing/leading the work on our AS. He is absolutely super. Could not ask for a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-23-2021, 05:25 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,011
Posted By cru-in
I installed BAL Power C Jacks. They have a...

I installed BAL Power C Jacks.

They have a 25 inch leg height.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-22-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
Today's check on our AS went well. At noon, they...

Today's check on our AS went well. At noon, they were done resealing about 50% of the roof.

I wanted to mention, we chose to stay in a hotel vice the Terraport. I wanted to do what I could to...
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-22-2021, 08:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 674
Posted By cru-in
Using a Mattress W/O Rounded Corners?

Good Morning Team,

Looking to replace our mattress. It is a queen short with 8" radiused corners.

The mattress we like does not come with rounded corners.

Have any of you all used a...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-21-2021, 04:48 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 400
Posted By cru-in
ScotchGard on MouseFur?

Hi Team,

Our AS had the MouseFur redone by JC a few years back. It looks brand new now(although I am not a fan of MouseFur).

We want to keep it looing as good as possible and are searching...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-21-2021, 01:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
A good bit of the ASs sitting outside appear to...

A good bit of the ASs sitting outside appear to be new (some still having the plastic wrap on the rock guard).

. I assume :
1) The factory messed up and they are repairing
or
2) They are...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-21-2021, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
I will ask. About 4 years abo, when the previous...

I will ask. About 4 years abo, when the previous owner dropped $30K on the complete rework of our As's interior, he did this and the receipt shows a 10% discount.

Interesting, 5 years later, our...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-21-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
Chatting with them, we are considering a complete...

Chatting with them, we are considering a complete reseal of the exterior. this is removing every item, cleaning it up, resealing as well as all the seems.. This would involve everything from solar...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-21-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
buryed It was sort of in the axle replacement...

buryed
It was sort of in the axle replacement estimate and it is not clear what it was. I will ask.
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-21-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
I did ask. The goal is to open them by the Sept...

I did ask. The goal is to open them by the Sept Aluminapolusa.
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 06-21-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 36,682
Posted By cru-in
We are at the AS Factory Service Center getting...

We are at the AS Factory Service Center getting some work done. AS rep told us they have gone from 250 employees ( a few years back) to 1300 today). Their trailer and motorhome factories were up and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-21-2021, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,724
Posted By cru-in
At The Mothership...Exterior Restore (sort of)

Good Morning Team,

We are at the Mothership for a week while our AS gets everything from new skylights to axles, disk brakes, shocks, lift kit, tires, etc. The interior was redone a few years...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-14-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,313
Posted By cru-in
Thanks for the response. I checked and the...

Thanks for the response.

I checked and the Dexter Disk Brake Kits for Nev-r Lube hubs are listed on etrailer. Link is below.

Thanks for the heads up on potential problems with their use on...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-14-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 226
Posted By cru-in
Nice 16 inch 7 Way Extension

Good Afternoon All,

I just got this 16 inch (length includes connectors) from Amazon. About $20 delivered. I have not used it yet. However, it appears very well made. It advertises it has the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-13-2021, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,313
Posted By cru-in
Hi Jack, I believe our skylights are the...

Hi Jack,

I believe our skylights are the same. They are looking worse for the wear (slight cracking, etc.), I am amazed how thin they are. A slight bit of pressure of the finger will deform them....
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-13-2021, 04:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,313
Posted By cru-in
Thanks tons for taking the time to reply. I...

Thanks tons for taking the time to reply. I really appreciate your time.

*Got solar
*Installed Lithium Batteries last year
*New converter when I did the lithium upgrade.
*Steps- Excellent...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-13-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,313
Posted By cru-in
Thanks tons for the response *Fortunately it...

Thanks tons for the response

*Fortunately it already has 16 inch rims and Michelins. Just need tires (and spare) replaced.
*Got solar power
*Got TPMS
*Rear camera replacement is a good one....
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-13-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,313
Posted By cru-in
Service Center Visit. Opinions/Input Please...

Hi Team,

We are headed to the Service Center in a week and wanted your input on our list.

Background:
Our 2004 Classic is a bit unique. The gent we purchased it from always had it serviced...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-03-2021, 06:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,624
Posted By cru-in
my understanding is the all RAM 1500s with four...

my understanding is the all RAM 1500s with four corner air suspension have the weight sensor.

We went back and forth between the F150 and RAM 1500. The Mercede's like ride with air suspension and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2021, 01:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,624
Posted By cru-in
2019, the first year of the new model...I have...

2019, the first year of the new model...I have read that the payload sensor is also on previous models that have 4 corner air suspension.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2021, 11:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,624
Posted By cru-in
Looking at a RAM 1500 forums. this is...

Looking at a RAM 1500 forums. this is interesting:

" looking at the electric diagrams for the air suspension. There are four weight sensors, one per wheel. They are labeled SENSOR - WEIGHT RIGHT...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2021, 06:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,624
Posted By cru-in
Concur on the expense. the plan is this is the...

Concur on the expense. the plan is this is the last TV we will own. For an extra $2.2K, we got the " forever warranty" from RAM. Covers pretty much everything (except emission stuff go figure) with a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-02-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,624
Posted By cru-in
Interesting - Payload Warning Sensor!

Hi Team,

We tow with a RAM 1500 with four corner air suspension. Reading, I found our it has a paylaod sensor. If you exceed the payload of the truck, a warning light is displayed and the air...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-01-2021, 02:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,638
Posted By cru-in
I ran and reran the calculations. I could not...

I ran and reran the calculations. I could not make a New 25 or longer AS work with our RAM 1500. We opted for an older AS. They were lighter and had lighter TW. A trip to scales confirms we are...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-01-2021, 01:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,012
Posted By cru-in
First congrats for asking the question. Shows you...

First congrats for asking the question. Shows you care about safety. Good on you!

Unfortunately saying you can tow a certain length trailer with a certain TV is a rule of thumb and prone to error....
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