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Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 01-24-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,595
Posted By heitkergm
I've had great luck straightening rock guards...

I've had great luck straightening rock guards with a rubber mallet.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-14-2019, 02:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,522
Posted By heitkergm
Oh, and the radiused ends are fastened from...

Oh, and the radiused ends are fastened from behind! So you have to take down the cabinet and detach it from the inner skin to get to the radiused ends...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-14-2019, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,522
Posted By heitkergm
I've looked at this in my 2006 Safari 19. I...

I've looked at this in my 2006 Safari 19. I believe that the tops of the cabinet are secured from the TOP side of the inner skin. So you have to loosen all the obvious screws holding the cabinet. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-19-2018, 02:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,044
Posted By heitkergm
That's 2nd story, not wns. Silly...

That's 2nd story, not wns. Silly autocorrection...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-19-2018, 02:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,044
Posted By heitkergm
How to remove Rear overhead storage locker

Hi folks,

I have a 2006 Bambi Safari 19. I'm chasing down a leak, that's probably due to where I backed the trailer into the wns story overhang. Oops!

This locker is on the rear wall, over...
Forum: On The Road... 04-23-2018, 09:13 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 15,889
Posted By heitkergm
Just make sure it completely up to date with...

Just make sure it completely up to date with maintenance. ALL fluids (coolant, diff oil, tranny fluid, engine oil, power steering fluid, etc). Make sure suspension is in good condition; get the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-19-2018, 06:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 9,137
Posted By heitkergm
Using a Sherline scale, my trailer's tongue...

Using a Sherline scale, my trailer's tongue weight is about 500 lbs.

However, I almost NEVER travel with any significant amount of fresh water (maybe 5 gallons).

And I try to keep heavier stuff...
Forum: Our Community 10-12-2017, 02:37 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,357
Posted By heitkergm
Here's the blurb from RV Daily Report: ...

Here's the blurb from RV Daily Report:

https://rvdailyreport.com/industry/airstream-introduces-the-globetrotter/
Forum: Our Community 10-12-2017, 02:02 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,357
Posted By heitkergm
Patrick's video (on Colonial's YouTube channel)...

Patrick's video (on Colonial's YouTube channel) had a notice that the trailer shown is $109K as shown. Yikes!

When I was at the factory at the first of this month, they had quite a few of them on...
Forum: Our Community 10-12-2017, 10:45 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,357
Posted By heitkergm
RV Pro just provided some details on the...

RV Pro just provided some details on the Globetrotter:

Seems to be yet another "special" like the Tommy Bahama, based on what I read here:
...
Forum: Our Community 10-07-2017, 06:41 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,357
Posted By heitkergm
Nope, the Nests were indoors and you could barely...

Nope, the Nests were indoors and you could barely see them.
Forum: Our Community 10-07-2017, 06:12 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 15,357
Posted By heitkergm
I was at the factory on Monday to pick up my...

I was at the factory on Monday to pick up my repaired Bambi and took the tour. They had quite a few Globetrotters being built, as well as Atlas motorhomes and Nest trailers.

The tour guide...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-27-2017, 09:54 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,216
Posted By heitkergm
I use the 15 ft rhino as well, and store it...

I use the 15 ft rhino as well, and store it collapsed in the bumper bin. The built in connectors make it just too long for the under-trailer hose storage.

That length has worked perfectly for for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-06-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,842
Posted By heitkergm
I've had it in my last 2 chevy pickups. Works...

I've had it in my last 2 chevy pickups. Works great for snow!

Basically, it's a clutchless automatic limited slip differential. It has a set of gears which lock both sides together when one...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-15-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 12,673
Posted By heitkergm
What I did, years ago, was to buy a Snyder's rv...

What I did, years ago, was to buy a Snyder's rv fan kit. Sadly, no longer in business.

It's a molded trough of plastic which fits around the bottom and sides of the coils. There is a...
Forum: On The Road... 07-14-2017, 11:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,915
Posted By heitkergm
I live in Albany. It's a no-brainer to take the...

I live in Albany. It's a no-brainer to take the Thruway. I86 is hilly and bumpy. I88 from Binghamton is not as bad.

Yes, the Thruway is expensive. My 1axle Bambi and TV cost almost $23 in...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 05-17-2017, 12:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,451
Posted By heitkergm
I like the factory controller better than any 3rd...

I like the factory controller better than any 3rd party one. It just feels more responsive. Yes, it's subjective. But, if I hated it, I would have wired in my old prodigy, even though it's a pain....
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 05-17-2017, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,451
Posted By heitkergm
My 2008 came with one. Works very well.

My 2008 came with one. Works very well.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-28-2017, 04:09 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 17,255
Posted By heitkergm
I had no problems at all with my Yamaha V2. It...

I had no problems at all with my Yamaha V2. It starts my 11K Dometic Penguin (not Penguin II) fine with the easy-start. Runtime draw is about 10-11 amps.

I was initially confused, as the Yamaha...
Forum: Tires 02-25-2017, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,848
Posted By heitkergm
GYE is, I'm assuming, the new Goodyear Endurance...

GYE is, I'm assuming, the new Goodyear Endurance trailer tire.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-18-2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,613
Posted By heitkergm
To eliminate any theft concerns, I used the...

To eliminate any theft concerns, I used the internal mount 30 amp progressive with the remote display. Wasn't a hard install.

Just my thoughts.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-18-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,657
Posted By heitkergm
I use a Reese trunnion bar WD hitch. I tow my 19...

I use a Reese trunnion bar WD hitch. I tow my 19 Bambi with a half ton. I don't have automatic ride height, so I have to use weight distribution. I don't use sway control, though I've often...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 01-25-2017, 11:51 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,115
Posted By heitkergm
I'd recommend a wire transfer.

I'd recommend a wire transfer.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 12-08-2016, 12:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,368
Posted By heitkergm
I use about 1 30-pound tank a year on my 19'...

I use about 1 30-pound tank a year on my 19' Bambi.

I do a LOT of spring and fall camping, running the furnace quite a bit. So I appreciate the capacity 30 pounds brings. I would LOVE aluminum...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-06-2016, 06:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,139
Posted By heitkergm
On my 19' Bambi, I put 2 of the little stick-on...

On my 19' Bambi, I put 2 of the little stick-on INSIDE. On the pantry door (for side to side) and the door to the cabinet under the kitchen sink (back to front). I didn't want to put anything...
Forum: Shocks 11-18-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,881
Posted By heitkergm
They're available from any AS dealer, and online...

They're available from any AS dealer, and online at Outdoors Mart and Inland RV.

Not very expensive at all. And you're right, Gabriel custom makes them for AS.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-23-2016, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,213
Posted By heitkergm
I tried this today, and indeed it worked. Cut my...

I tried this today, and indeed it worked. Cut my annual renewal bill in half.

I guess that's what I do for now on...:)

Thanks for the tip!
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 10-14-2016, 01:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,986
Posted By heitkergm
Filiform corrosion is the aluminum corroding...

Filiform corrosion is the aluminum corroding under the clearcoat. It happens when water gets under the clearcoat, usually near the edge of a panel.

Lots of threads on this. Search for filiform.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-15-2016, 01:24 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,607
Posted By heitkergm
You need weight distribution if the front end...

You need weight distribution if the front end raises when the trailer is coupled. If the front end of the truck gets too high, you have steering control issues.

That's what weight distribution...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-15-2016, 01:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,228
Posted By heitkergm
The 19 Bambi hitch weight is approx 500 lbs, so...

The 19 Bambi hitch weight is approx 500 lbs, so says my sherline gauge. That's enough to significantly drop the back and raise the front. On a 1/2 ton, like my Chevy.

For safety's sake, you must...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-01-2016, 06:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,465
Posted By heitkergm
It's a little plastic cover that partially covers...

It's a little plastic cover that partially covers the regulator.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-31-2016, 12:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,465
Posted By heitkergm
The only item that needs a cover is the...

The only item that needs a cover is the regulator. If it doesn't have one already, buy the cover for your propane regulator, install it, and you're done.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 08-29-2016, 12:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,323
Posted By heitkergm
It's really not hard to replace the gasket. But...

It's really not hard to replace the gasket. But it is indeed early for it to have failed.

Been there, done that. Not hard, just messy (and yucky for the germ-o-phobes). There are repair kits...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-15-2016, 12:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,784
Posted By heitkergm
By the way, you have to use the tongue jack with...

By the way, you have to use the tongue jack with weight distribution. You have to drop the trailer down on the ball enough for the coupler to lock. Then you need to raise the TV AND trailer in...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-15-2016, 12:40 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,784
Posted By heitkergm
I just replaced my 10 year old Barker 3500 lb...

I just replaced my 10 year old Barker 3500 lb jack with an Atwood 4000 lb jack.

I have a 19 ft Bambi. 3500 lb barker jack from the factory. I don't understand Airstream using a 3000 lb jack. ...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-11-2016, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By heitkergm
It's a great show. I went last year to see the...

It's a great show. I went last year to see the vintage trailers, and will go again. The restored trailers are gorgeous. They remind me of the trailers I saw when I was a child camping with my...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 International 08-10-2016, 06:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,353
Posted By heitkergm
That's why I don't mind having the old-fashioned...

That's why I don't mind having the old-fashioned hubs and bearings on my Bambi, which need regular re-packing. That gives an annual opportunity to inspect the brakes and bearings for wear.

After...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-10-2016, 11:23 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 12,933
Posted By heitkergm
I bought an extension with a chuck on the end. ...

I bought an extension with a chuck on the end. It's about a foot long. I put the slotted socket in the extensions chuck, and put the extension in the drills chuck. Works great on my Bambi. Its a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-26-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,920
Posted By heitkergm
OEM mirrors are the best. If that's not an...

OEM mirrors are the best.

If that's not an option, the McKesh mirrors are a good alternative.

I've used both, and feel safe in recommending either...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-24-2016, 03:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By heitkergm
also seeing shrinkage

My 2006 Bambi 19' has a gap of about 3/8" on the road side by the door where the vinyl floor has shrunk. The shrinkage goes toward the front under the dinette. No rippling or creases so far. The...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 06-16-2016, 11:18 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,578
Posted By heitkergm
My 10 year old Bambi did not come with the...

My 10 year old Bambi did not come with the factory flush. But I use a Flush-King valve to do the back-flush - it has a clear elbow, a valve, and a hose connection. Keep the black tank valve open,...
Forum: Steps 05-17-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,150
Posted By heitkergm
I agree with post 3...

I agree with post 3 (https://www.airforums.com/forums/f475/where-is-the-best-place-to-buy-airstream-parts-and-supplies-150845.html#post1792381).

It's surprising how many replacement parts on my 10...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-30-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,853
Posted By heitkergm
If there are factory towing mirrors, go with...

If there are factory towing mirrors, go with them.

Otherwise, the mckesh mirrors are the best. Before my latest pickup, I used the mckesh. They're the best universal mirror, IMHO. They're...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-23-2016, 10:58 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,117
Posted By heitkergm
1 ton srw (single rear wheel) trucks will have...

1 ton srw (single rear wheel) trucks will have about 500 or more lbs of payload.

This is due to a different spring pack, and possibly some frame/tire/axle difference. On the GMs, anyway.

The 1...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-28-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,069
Posted By heitkergm
Calling the Titan XD a "5/8" truck is an...

Calling the Titan XD a "5/8" truck is an interesting marketing ploy. I've only seen in print that the GVWR is "over 8500 lbs", which is in the territory of an OLDER 3/4 ton truck (before HD and...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 01-25-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 806
Posted By heitkergm
2006 bambi black tank belly seal missing

Hi folks!

On my 2006 Bambi 19', the black tank is above the floor, and the outlet goes through the floor and belly to the outlet plumbing.

There is a large square-ish hole cut in the belly for...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-24-2016, 10:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,230
Posted By heitkergm
Make sure that you have the factory heavy duty...

Make sure that you have the factory heavy duty towing package. If not, you should add an auxiliary tranny cooler.

My 08 half-ton with the same engine has the built-in brake controller and heavy...
Forum: Full-Timing 07-08-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 11,340
Posted By heitkergm
I have 2 EZ passes for my TV. One for traveling...

I have 2 EZ passes for my TV. One for traveling in just the vehicle (white) and one for the vehicle plus my Bambi (blue). In NY, you CAN use the white one while towing, but you can't use a...
Forum: Our Community 07-05-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,713
Posted By heitkergm
Where do you want to go in the Adirondacks?

There's several million acres!

In the high peaks area, Lake Placid/Wilmington area, both the North Pole Resort and the KOA are fine places to stay. I've been to both.

On the southeast side,...
Forum: Insurance & Claims 06-05-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,399
Posted By heitkergm
I've only seen replacement price insurance...

I've only seen replacement price insurance offered on new trailers (within a few model years - like 5 with Progressive).

I would expect that the premiums might be quite high.
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