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Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-27-2022, 01:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,199
Posted By cloud camper
One last Pic of MB tow vehicles

A nice setup.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-25-2022, 08:17 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,199
Posted By cloud camper
further to mb airbag etc as TV

It's amazing the huge variety of opinions around this topic... bring popcorn. There is no substitute for experience with your hardware. MB is a thing of its own. Most people don't realize how...
Forum: Boondocking 04-28-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 37,804
Posted By cloud camper
Couple comments from Canada. Yes land isn’t...

Couple comments from Canada. Yes land isn’t getting any cheaper. No, money laundering is not driving the prices of Canadian homes higher, it’s simply short supply and lots of buyers. My parents...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-24-2021, 04:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 682
Posted By cloud camper
Dual fans

Mine was way too noisy as well so I bought two computer case fans from a build your own computer supplier and wired them in (facing the direction that allows them to move air from the bottom vent and...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-23-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 994
Posted By cloud camper
I had a similar dilemma on a sloped driveway. As...

I had a similar dilemma on a sloped driveway. As food for thought I can tell you I had some success with 4 dollies I bought to allow movement of the trailer sideways during winter storage in my...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-25-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,199
Posted By cloud camper
Tongue weight

Yes I AGREE fiddling with tongue weight is prone to fiddling with stability. I had other constraints to meet … The Germans demand compliance in these areas: on the hitch is a sticker right from St....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-24-2021, 01:11 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,199
Posted By cloud camper
More thoughts…

Sorry but you obviously have the V6 diesel based on your stated tow rating. One way I’ve reduced tongue weight is to remove the spare from under the front and not to carry much propane. (Our tires...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-23-2021, 10:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 556
Posted By cloud camper
New Antenna Advice

In eliminating possibilities for a leak I've been chasing down (A/S 25 rear twin bed with front entry door, water running from higher interior side panel overlap down through master power shut off...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-23-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 20,199
Posted By cloud camper
Apparently your tow rating is 5950 lbs. if you...

Apparently your tow rating is 5950 lbs. if you have a new gle350. On my GL350 diesel, the tow rating is 7500 lbs. I've towed our FC 25 with it on one camping trip without issues. The prior owner...
Forum: Boondocking 08-14-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 37,804
Posted By cloud camper
Camping at the farm

This is an excellent topic esp. For retirees. Many years ago we got a good deal on 160 acres with a ravine running through it. The hill is about 150 feet above the roadway/entrance so no one can...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-16-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 605
Views: 185,512
Posted By cloud camper
Nice benz

You don’t see that every day. Nice setup. I’ve towed with our ‘14 GL350 diesel connected to the rear twin bed flying cloud 25 but currently we used the wife’s new 6 litre Silverado without being...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-06-2020, 10:01 PM
Replies: 134
Views: 23,282
Posted By cloud camper
Merc and AS

Hi - I went through the same dilemma initially (and tow a 25 FC with a '14 GL 350 with the factory hitch, so I'm very familiar with your concerns.

With a 19 or 16 Bambi I'd use your shortest...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-06-2020, 08:39 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 185,512
Posted By cloud camper
Upcoming Airstream?

I use an older Merc. GL to tow my 25' AS FB (already posted). Happy to have any thoughts on the attached tow combo. Esp. if this is an upcoming AS model or just a photoshopped one ...
Forum: Shhhh... Coming soon 08-06-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 20,602
Posted By cloud camper
What do you guys make of this one - or is it a...

What do you guys make of this one - or is it a photoshopped version? To me it looks like a futuristic concept trailer. Scroll down to the blue GLS towing a futuristic Airstream ... Is it a sneak...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-04-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 185,512
Posted By cloud camper
14 mb gl350 & fc 25

I'm hoping not to break anything but I'm of the generation where my Dad used a 1968 Chrysler with a welded on bumper hitch to tow our holiday trailer across the Country and back. It has air...
Forum: Awnings 03-28-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,347
Posted By cloud camper
This is the most useful thread I've found yet - I...

This is the most useful thread I've found yet - I have the exact same problem to fix on my FC 25. (after removing the top bracket for awning rafter arm) - I have three larger holes in the skin where...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 03-25-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,781
Posted By cloud camper
We found twin bed models harder to locate but we...

We found twin bed models harder to locate but we love our 2013 FC 25 with that rear twin bed layout. It matches our dual reclining twin extra long beds in the house that together are the same size...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 03-22-2020, 02:30 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 885
Posted By cloud camper
Zip Dee Rafter Arm Top Bracket attachment

Just got a new to me 2013 Airstream Flying Cloud 25. Wondering how to repair the "front curved clamp assembly" that the awning rafter arm is attached to, along with the clamp wheel. A "former...
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