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Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-02-2023, 10:24 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,094
Posted By Robertson2
We have…what seems to be…a working hot shower...

We have…what seems to be…a working hot shower again! We did the following things

1. Turned up the mixing valve on the Alde 3010, the water now gets very hot, but it still didn’t last long enough....
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 05-18-2023, 08:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,094
Posted By Robertson2
Is there a part number for the pulling tool and a...

Is there a part number for the pulling tool and a replacement Kholer mixing valve? We mostly use Amazon for purchases. I see the Airstream part number and the Kohler Model #k-304-PX-NA for the...
Forum: Our Community 02-02-2023, 05:01 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,314
Posted By Robertson2
After having a fully electric bus I would not go...

After having a fully electric bus I would not go back. I have enjoyed the flexibility of the Airstream.

I have done more boondocking and cooking with the propane cook top and oven than I ever...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-20-2022, 06:56 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,323
Posted By Robertson2
Wow…glad I found this nugget of information! Our...

Wow…glad I found this nugget of information! Our 30’ Classic has been in the driveway, plugged in to 50 AMP and winterized since we returned home from Florida December 1st. I occasionally go inside...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 10-27-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,334
Posted By Robertson2
I have this exact same grate from eTrailer…Love...

I have this exact same grate from eTrailer…Love it. It feels much safer when I am cooking.

The first grate needs pulled out, rotated 180 degrees. It will line up over the front burner better.
...
Forum: Photography 10-24-2022, 05:25 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 8,957
Posted By Robertson2
Bluegrass camping

Boondocking at a bluegrass festival that was celebrating Christmas in September.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-26-2022, 10:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,645
Posted By Robertson2
Follow up…

After three campgrounds and six weeks of camping with low water pressure it indeed was the City Water Inlet. We got home, ordered a new one. Installed and now we have pressure again.

I regret...
Forum: Awnings 08-26-2022, 10:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,829
Posted By Robertson2
Glad it was helpful! We had another problem with...

Glad it was helpful! We had another problem with our awning…the rear tilt stopped working. Never worried too much about it until the awning was out and a brief rain storm came up. Got a belly...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-29-2022, 09:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,645
Posted By Robertson2
After three campground and a current campground...

After three campground and a current campground with 65 PSI and still no consistent water pressure we took out the water inlet valve for inspection. It all looks fine, no large chunks or gunk. It...
Forum: Photography 06-20-2022, 04:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,822
Posted By Robertson2
Cedar Keys, Florida

They claim best sunsets at Cedar Keys. I loved it was right from my bedroom window.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-15-2022, 11:17 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,645
Posted By Robertson2
Troubleshooting

After living with this a few days the city water pressure seems fine, 40-55 PSI. The water is definitely strongest when you first turn the water on and trails off from there. When washing dishes...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 06-12-2022, 08:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,645
Posted By Robertson2
City water inlet

I have read several threads on the city water inlet but really have not found my answer…

We have been traveling a lot in our 2018 30’ Classic since April and all seems good except water pressure...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-10-2022, 01:08 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,236
Posted By Robertson2
I think you nail it in an early post…TV...

I think you nail it in an early post…TV F-450…daily driver Mercedes GLS 550:whistling

Life is not a dress rehearsal…no do overs in this life…safety first!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-10-2022, 01:02 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,236
Posted By Robertson2
Agreed…my hubby could not believe the turning...

Agreed…my hubby could not believe the turning radius difference with the F-250 when we started to pull the Airstream. He was almost always able to back in first time with the fifth wheel and the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-10-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 13,236
Posted By Robertson2
From F-250 to F-450

We had a Gold 2017 F250 truck with a ARE camper top put 38,000 miles on the truck. Over 20,000 miles were towing the Airstream. The truck was originally purchased to flat tow behind our 45’ Tiffin...
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2022, 10:23 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,314
Posted By Robertson2
Truck Upgrade

We had a Gold 2017 F250 truck with a ARE camper top. The truck was great as a flat tow TOAD behind our Tiffin bus…but hubby longed to have back his dual wheels. He gave up the dual wheels when we...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-28-2021, 04:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,731
Posted By Robertson2
We too had the 3020 flow box leak…wrote about it...

We too had the 3020 flow box leak…wrote about it here…

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f443/2018-classic-30-alde-water-leak-226056.html

We replaced it ourselves, not an easy project.

For...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-17-2021, 12:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By Robertson2
Zamp roof solar

We have a 2018 Classic with factory installed roof solar that has been working well. At the end of this season, after being on the road for two months we paid to have our Airstream washed at a...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 09-17-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By Robertson2
Yep…we were at Hershey RV show in 2019 and that’s...

Yep…we were at Hershey RV show in 2019 and that’s when and where we made the decision to buy an Airstream.

I can understand why they would not make an effort at the show. My understanding is for...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 09-16-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,509
Posted By Robertson2
Hershey RV show…

We just came from the Hershey RV show.

Long, long lines of people. Better part of an hour to get in…and NO Airstreams. We looked, and looked…nothing. No presence from Colonial Airstream.
...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-19-2021, 06:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
Follow up…

The new 3020 Flow tank is installed and so far, so good. There is no leak, the hot water is good and the shower boost is working well.

The install is not for the faint of heart. You are working...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-17-2021, 06:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,751
Posted By Robertson2
What an improvement…

After two weeks of travel with the new lift kit…it was well work the time and money. We have fearlessly taken the Airstream in places we dare not go before. We are now fueling at gas stations...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-15-2021, 06:36 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,793
Posted By Robertson2
Two thumbs up for Dave at Alde in Lakeland, FL....

Two thumbs up for Dave at Alde in Lakeland, FL. He was willing to replace our 3020 Flow tank…but he had none in stock and we could not delay our travels.

However, he was very helpful and integral...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-09-2021, 05:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
Thanks very much! Just waiting to call Dave...

Thanks very much!

Just waiting to call Dave this morning.

Any reason why you later upgraded from the 3010 to the 3020?

If we had the time in FL I would have it done while we are here. We...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-08-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
So yours was the earliest model of classic...

So yours was the earliest model of classic without the 3020 Flow. When I called JC and described my unit he said it sounded like we had the flow but ours was a September 2017 build. Maybe one of...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-08-2021, 06:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
My husband is a boiler specialist from a...

My husband is a boiler specialist from a commercial laundry. He is pretty sure he can replace it himself…if it is plug and play with no software or updates.

Hopefully they have the part,...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-07-2021, 08:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
Thanks! I will call first thing Monday morning...

Thanks! I will call first thing Monday morning to see if they have the part and can work us in. Lakeland is a 7 hour drive from Destin but worth it to not have a leak for our busy fall travel...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-07-2021, 01:14 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,793
Posted By Robertson2
This is what we got going on…

I started another thread on our same problem

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f443/2018-classic-30-alde-water-leak-226056.html
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-07-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
With pictures

Here is what we have…

The water runs out the bottom the tank then runs towards the wall and couch. All the pex fittings are dry. We tested all of them with dry paper towels while the water was...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-07-2021, 12:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
Progress!

Well neither of us could sit on our hands and wonder…so today with limited tools we took out the dinette and got a good look.

What we have is the model 3010 with the 3020 flow tank. After...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-07-2021, 08:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
We have pulled all the panels off front, back and...

We have pulled all the panels off front, back and end. We can lift up the tank and see water gush out the bottom. We have done everything but take the dinette out…on vacation with lack of tools and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-07-2021, 08:09 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 20,793
Posted By Robertson2
Alde FL

Hey…I am reading this thread as part of my Alde research…we are in Florida right now, have a leak in our Alde system.

Has anyone used the Florida service center? This would be too easy to drive...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-07-2021, 07:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
The red drip line outside has stopped dripping...

The red drip line outside has stopped dripping after we burped the system. The water leak inside continues. Enough to keep a bath towel damp. I put down a new dry towel every day to slow the flow....
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-05-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
We did the water cushion burp today, that stoped...

We did the water cushion burp today, that stoped the dripping from the outside red drain hose but we still have a dribble leak in the floor.

This has been a weird day…the ZipDee awning did not...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-05-2021, 10:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
Update…

***THERE is water dripping from the red hose outside under the Alde.

A steady drip that increases when the water is on. Is this a leak or does the unit need “burped”. We have been on the road...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-05-2021, 09:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,751
Posted By Robertson2
Follow up

I am happy to report Ronnie installed our 3” dexter kit last week. Everything went well, Ronnie and family were excellent to work with. The install only took a few hours and we were on the road.
...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-05-2021, 09:46 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,289
Posted By Robertson2
2018 Classic 30’ Alde water leak

We had JC service our Alde system in May for the flush and fluid refill. Our Alde system has worked well once we did the Fire Fly update in November of 2019. After our JC recall the Alde continued...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-20-2021, 06:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,751
Posted By Robertson2
We made a connection with Ronnie…we are gonna get...

We made a connection with Ronnie…we are gonna get this done! PA to Alabama, road trip. :clap::clap:

And after watching the video…yeah…not a DYI project for us. Hubby would never fit under the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-19-2021, 04:39 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,751
Posted By Robertson2
Normally hubby would want to do the install...

Normally hubby would want to do the install himself (he has done everything else himself to this point)…however…aging eyes and difficulty getting up and down make the task frustrating. That is part...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-17-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,751
Posted By Robertson2
Dexter 3” lift kit install

We have decided to put the 3” lift kit on our 2018 30’ Classic but can not find anyone qualified in our area to install it. Jackson Center is scheduling into December 2021, we were hoping to get it...
Forum: Photography 06-10-2021, 10:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,444
Posted By Robertson2
Camping and waiting for service at Airstream...

Camping and waiting for service at Airstream factory, Jackson Center.
Forum: Photography 06-10-2021, 08:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,444
Posted By Robertson2
Jackson Center

Didn’t know what to expect…beautiful sunset…always a bonus.
Forum: Our Community 12-05-2020, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,314
Posted By Robertson2
Rudolph, misfits and Sam the Snowman are UP! ...

Rudolph, misfits and Sam the Snowman are UP!

Playing traditional Christmas music on an outside speaker. We enjoy watching the school buses pass by slowly in the mornings. Giggles for all ages....
Forum: Photography 11-27-2020, 03:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,176
Posted By Robertson2
But we did venture outside for a warmer then...

But we did venture outside for a warmer then normal November. Spent Thanksgiving alone, no family gatherings:sad:
Forum: Photography 11-27-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,176
Posted By Robertson2
Staying inside the germ free-bubble

Staying inside the germ free-bubble
Forum: Our Community 11-27-2020, 05:23 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,314
Posted By Robertson2
That’s funny!:D https://youtu.be/5RUc7c2a2lE

That’s funny!:D

https://youtu.be/5RUc7c2a2lE
Forum: Our Community 11-23-2020, 06:05 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,314
Posted By Robertson2
We have so much fun doing this... This year...

We have so much fun doing this...

This year we are adding the island of misfits :D
Forum: Our Community 11-11-2020, 06:55 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 29,090
Posted By Robertson2
Lucy and Ricky

Well my husband does not like our twin beds...but I remind him there were some very logical reasons that WE sought out the twins over the queen.

Twins provide a more open feel and easier to get in...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-29-2020, 11:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,917
Posted By Robertson2
I had the same question earlier this year...I...

I had the same question earlier this year...I went with the LifeLine AGM. No regrets. We just boondocked for three days, ran the generator for 2 hours total to top the batteries off. The batteries...
Forum: Photography 10-27-2020, 06:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,466
Posted By Robertson2
New Belgium White IPA “Accumulation”

Ha! I tried this on tap last year and never found it again...then walking around the beer store I found it in a six pack of cans!!! I could not believe there was an AS on the label. No wonder I...
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