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Forum: On The Road... 12-21-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,003
Posted By Rick n Mary
It’s good that you made out ok. Gauges, I try...

It’s good that you made out ok.
Gauges, I try to do as much work on my truck as possible.
2005 Dodge Ram 3500 dually with a 24v Cummins.

I have put full gauges in my truck, LP fuel, injection...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-12-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,618
Posted By Rick n Mary
I can’t agree more! My 2005 Dodge Ram 3500...

I can’t agree more!
My 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 dually is alive and well!
When I bought it 3rd owner, it had a new with 20k miles on it.
Why did I buy it? 20k miles on a HO Cummins diesel.
2nd...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-18-2023, 07:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,755
Posted By Rick n Mary
Welcome the wife to camping!

Good day!
Remember this and inform the wife, “you are towing a 5+star hotel!”
There is nothing better than a 5 star hotel, plus you know who the previous occupants were, and you own it! This is a...
Forum: On The Road... 06-19-2023, 12:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,764
Posted By Rick n Mary
In My Opinion

In my opinion, this sounds good.
But! An exclusive campground for Airstreams there will be someone who will complain. (Typical whiner, boo hoo).

I look at this and see that you are (reserving)...
Forum: Tires 06-17-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,870
Posted By Rick n Mary
Upgraded tires!

I know what you are going through!
I went from a 5 lug 205/75R14
to a 5 lug LT215/75 R15 tire. (yes, lite truck tire apposed to a trailer tire)

My spare “stands” behind the propane bottles on...
Forum: Our Community 05-23-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 8,344
Posted By Rick n Mary
Late to the party!

Sorry I’m late to the party….. if it hasn’t been answered yet, on the trailer 7 pin connector, place a short ~2” long piece of wire in pin 3 and pin 4 (on either side of the “notch/key).
These pins...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-17-2023, 08:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,105
Posted By Rick n Mary
Diesel Pros and Cons

KEEP YOUR TRUCK!!!
I’m working (yes working, compared to driving)…. It is also my daily driver, but! is a 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 DRW (dual rear wheel)… 1ton capacity….(diesels WANT/NEED to be...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 05-07-2023, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,795
Posted By Rick n Mary
Late to the party!

I’m sorry I’m late to the party.
Eastwood dot com.
This web site is a body shop supplier,
you need it they will have it.

They have materials and supplies that will make your
job so much...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-24-2023, 12:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,097
Posted By Rick n Mary
Why?

Why do you want to replace the whole fixture?
I have a 1997 Safari 25’, ALL of the incandescent lamps, inside and outside have been replaced with LED’s.
Much cheaper this way than the cost of one...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-20-2023, 12:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,987
Posted By Rick n Mary
THANK YOU!!! Finally a post with people with...

THANK YOU!!!
Finally a post with people with brains!
I have been a lurker and rarely make a post.
I usually and often just pass on by those post about tow vehicles.
Like you say they usually...
Forum: On The Road... 12-25-2022, 11:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 933
Posted By Rick n Mary
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all! May...

Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all! May you stay happy and warm these cold months in the northern hemisphere. Rick and Mary.
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-16-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,920
Posted By Rick n Mary
As one commenter said, “click bait” It seems to...

As one commenter said, “click bait”
It seems to me that all those issues will follow ALL RV’s.
I am the third owner of a 25 year old 25’ Safari!
I had some repairs that were NEEDED! Anything else...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-14-2022, 11:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,300
Posted By Rick n Mary
Watching

I haven’t upgraded the speakers yet …..I put a cheap Kenwood DPX-794-BH
and added my inside Sirius head.
As you can see, all custom install, I AM limited to 6” diameter car speakers.
Looking at...
Forum: Base Camp 10-08-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 9,547
Posted By Rick n Mary
Agreed!!!

As this person has said, “probably not needed”
I am towing a 25’ 7k trailer using a DRW 3500 1 ton truck. I found early on when passing a semi on the highway, an UNACCEPTABLE, sway.
I put on a...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-02-2022, 06:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,908
Posted By Rick n Mary
Big No!

As I have seen In many videos, DO NOT TOW with LP gas on and refer, or anything else on! This how RV fires start!
Turn the gas off, pack the refer with ice and have it on for 24 hours before...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-19-2022, 04:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,605
Posted By Rick n Mary
Post Hubmeter

This is for everyone!
I too was interested in the mileage my trailer was going. My first AS, third owner.

The semi’s, on their trailers have odometers to track mileage for maintenance. Why not...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-07-2022, 09:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,312
Posted By Rick n Mary
Agreed!

I agree! I did all of my vented covers with aluminum screen from the big box stores.
All you need is (metal) screen a HEAVY pair of shears or tin snips ( not the “fiskers” scissors” )
I hot glued...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-11-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,650
Posted By Rick n Mary
Store them???

I didn’t know you were supposed to store them!
I leave mine on the sink, rarely if ever have they come off. Rick
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-11-2022, 10:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 895
Posted By Rick n Mary
Plywood connector?

I don’t believe it has anything to do with airstream.

This is a clip that roofers use on a house roof decking. They are used when two pieces of plywood are laid on the roof but no supporting...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-06-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,526
Posted By Rick n Mary
Rolls Royce!

I look at airstream as the Rolls Royce of trailers. (Rolls Royce are made by individual people, and parts are hand fitted to perfection!)

Why do you want to change perfection?
Everything is...
Forum: Our Community 07-03-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,811
Posted By Rick n Mary
Thank God you are OK

Congratulations on continuing your trip, God bless it wasn’t worse!!!

Look at the bright side.

I look at hail damage as character added to the trailer, something to say about this trip, “on...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-30-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,210
Posted By Rick n Mary
High performance?

IMHO
I will say this for those people as a question, “I didn’t feel the trailer behind me because I have a 1000 hp diesel with 2000 torques?”

My truck (TV) is a 2005 5.9 24v DRW 6 cylinder...
Forum: Boondocking 06-24-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,799
Posted By Rick n Mary
SureFire

I don’t use rechargeable lights.
When I need them they need recharged.😡

However, Streamlight and SureFire, both make rechargeable versions if you must go that way.
I have owned both companies...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-17-2022, 11:36 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,381
Posted By Rick n Mary
State law

Some states including Maryland requires that the chains are crossed!
Like everyone else is saying, crossing the chains will or should prevent the tongue from contacting the ground and preventing...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 06-16-2022, 03:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,966
Posted By Rick n Mary
Ole 97

I have a 1997 Safari, purchased 2019.

As part of my inspection, and state safety inspection I replaced both my pigtails from Amazon.

All you need is a small adjustable wrench to remove them...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-11-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,889
Posted By Rick n Mary
All is normal

A friend, (HVAC tech) told me when he checked and recharged my house AC, only expect a 10* difference…. 100* outside 85* or less inside, your doing well.

I know, doesn’t seem like much but better...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 06-11-2022, 11:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,171
Posted By Rick n Mary
ALSO take PICTURES of EVERYTHING

As you disassemble take multiple pictures of all steps as you disassemble it.

I made this mistake with a motorcycle.

If you don’t use the item again, it will help with a new or reused item. ...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 06-05-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 13,846
Posted By Rick n Mary
Stuck lever

DON’T drill….. possibly an item inside has wedged itself on the lock.
Drilling, destroys the lock costing money or worst panels.
Turn the key and carefully pound with your fist next to the lock...
Forum: Tires 05-28-2022, 06:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,537
Posted By Rick n Mary
I balance mine.

No it is not right!
Unless you are using a single axle, lawn equipment trailer!
It is said, traveling down the road is a 5+ earthquake. Unbalanced tires will increase that number. As others have...
Forum: Doors & Locks 05-24-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,389
Posted By Rick n Mary
Thank you

You should not need to slam your door!

“Vinney’s RV ? In California has a good video on YouTube on how he adjusts airstream doors…. To put it like he says, you should not need to slam the door if...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 05-12-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,112
Posted By Rick n Mary
Camp toaster

We don’t eat many breakfasts. For when we do, we have a 4 slice camp toaster…. Can be found on Amazon about $11. 45degree rack to hold the toast, place it on a gas burner, or a camp fire.
Folds...
Forum: On The Road... 05-08-2022, 11:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,702
Posted By Rick n Mary
Maryland also

Shortages? No! Travel plans not so much.

Shortages because of Russia? Not certain, IMO it’s because the petroleum distillers aren’t gouging us like they want too. (I am sarcastic, paranoid, and...
Forum: Tires 05-08-2022, 11:41 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,958
Posted By Rick n Mary
Correctamundo

You are correct about the metal valve stems!
BUT the good parts is, you can request metal stems for ANY tire size, make, model etc. it may cost a couple extra bucks on your next tire change, but...
Forum: On The Road... 04-30-2022, 01:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,891
Posted By Rick n Mary
Lane change is the law

In some states changing lanes it IS THE LAW!
I got cut off once by a semi because of a vehicle stopped on the shoulder. Alot of states are making it a law!!
As a conscientious, aware professional...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 04-30-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 11,143
Posted By Rick n Mary
Harbor Freight

Solid rubber chocks!
I hear too many people saying they have run over and CRUSHED the plastic chocks
Harbor Freight has CHEAP solid rubber chocks that I have been using, for several years. With...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-28-2022, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,021
Posted By Rick n Mary
A big check on a Diesel engine condition is to do...

A big check on a Diesel engine condition is to do a blow by check.
This will tell you a bit about the condition of the piston rings and gaskets.
1. Start and warm up the engine
2. With engine...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-28-2022, 06:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,671
Posted By Rick n Mary
Secure storage

In a 97 Safari, the “Goucho” bed sofa,, the arm rests come off.
I store my wine and spirits cushioned with recycled Amazon packaging.
It reuses waste, keeps glass from rattling or cracking and...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-20-2022, 04:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,622
Posted By Rick n Mary
Following also like a few others.

Following also like a few others.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 04-02-2022, 06:46 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,519
Posted By Rick n Mary
Updated built in radio

My built in radio/stereo gave up the ghost. I looked at “crutch field” and found a “double din” stereo with extra inputs including satellite radio.

I subscribe to SiriusXM, and use the head with...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-27-2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,553
Posted By Rick n Mary
10awg to 6awg

Correct! Run the panels 10 awg to a Y connector with 6 awg or bigger to the controller.

Throwing numbers around, you have 2amps of current from the panel, 4 panels in parallel that’s 8 amps that...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-24-2022, 05:52 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 25,361
Posted By Rick n Mary
Electric is great?

reat

Where does your electricity come from?
Nuke, coal, oil, water garbage?
Yes, “it’s “free” but is it really?”

“Free” because it’s added onto your home electric bill. Instead of at the gas...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 02-21-2022, 10:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,988
Posted By Rick n Mary
End of life???

The only things that are at the end of their life are the detectors… replace them! Check the brakes and bearings, replace if needed otherwise repack bearings. Tires, replace them. 3-5 years is the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-19-2022, 08:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,706
Posted By Rick n Mary
Dually TPMS

With my dually Ram 3500 oil burner, I have a aftermarket system. (10 tires)
A lot if not all? aftermarket systems and or factory systems? have pressure and temp sensors.

I have not had any...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2022, 06:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,017
Posted By Rick n Mary
If you still have the warranty…. Do NOT pass go....

If you still have the warranty…. Do NOT pass go. Go to the dealer MAKE THEM replace it.
If not, “broken parts are an EXCELLENT time to upgrade”.
My truck 2005 5.9 Cummins, I have an S&B cold...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-23-2022, 11:20 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,635
Posted By Rick n Mary
WD yes or no or sway control

3500 DRW ram diesel….. no I’m not using a WD hitch.
I do have 350000 miles on my truck multiple types of trailers.

With that said, passing a line of slow traffic including a semi. Scary ride! I...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 01-02-2022, 12:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,262
Posted By Rick n Mary
New water search

I believe this has not been covered so far.
On my 1996 25’ , I have a fresh water tank low point drain between the wheels….. could it be?
My air conditioner drain and refrigerator drain are street...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-31-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,858
Posted By Rick n Mary
Future corrosion

That and you will still get corrosion! Maybe sooner!

Dissimilar metals! Stainless steel and steel, because they are dissimilar will corrode.
Remove the stainless, replace with regular steel, and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-29-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,372
Posted By Rick n Mary
Torque vs HP

The torque HP spec are about right for the diesel…... a semi has about 375 horses but over 1200-2000? torques???

Diesel IMHO is the way to go. My 6 cylinder Cummins, (it’s been upgraded) has...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 11-22-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,995
Posted By Rick n Mary
~$20-25 for a heat gun Har Freigh It will come...

~$20-25 for a heat gun Har Freigh
It will come in handy for other uses. Rick
Forum: Full-Timing 11-18-2021, 10:56 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 15,166
Posted By Rick n Mary
Anything is easy with the right tools and...

Anything is easy with the right tools and determination!
Locks were made to keep the honest out!
All you can do is make it difficult and make the attempt long…. the longer it will take the more...
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