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Forum: Boondocking 05-27-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 20,190
Posted By reginac
[emoji817] also add in the slave labor to...

[emoji817] also add in the slave labor to produce. It is actually the least green option.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-12-2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,195
Posted By reginac
Love this response! Have a great trip!!

Love this response! Have a great trip!!
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-12-2023, 01:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,127
Posted By reginac
I have that exact same set up and I love it. I...

I have that exact same set up and I love it. I works amazingly well. The rubber pieces you see on top of the bracket are aftermarket. They stop the metal to metal rubbing and decrease noise. I have...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-28-2023, 11:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 697
Posted By reginac
Ohio is not that far. Frame off restoration is...

Ohio is not that far. Frame off restoration is not something everyone does. There are several great places but the ones I know of are even farther away from you.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-28-2023, 11:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 721
Posted By reginac
Jackson center 100%. I would not trust any dealer...

Jackson center 100%. I would not trust any dealer to tear apart my rig. That’s a factory job.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 03-26-2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,622
Posted By reginac
I used to have the beech levelers. They lasted...

I used to have the beech levelers. They lasted three years full timing. I just replaced them with Anderson and these will need to be replaced at 18 months. They don’t hold their shape and now only...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-26-2023, 11:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,332
Posted By reginac
I have camped in the snow several times now. I...

I have camped in the snow several times now. I rarely use the furnace but I do put on skirts with a space heater under the trailer to be safe. 23 over night is not that big of a deal. Your trailer...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 03-26-2023, 11:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,103
Posted By reginac
I replaced everything with stainless steel. It...

I replaced everything with stainless steel. It looks so much better! Also the kitchen vent cover will stick if not cleaned frequently. I use Dawn power wash to cut through the grease and then just...
Forum: Awnings 02-27-2023, 05:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,556
Posted By reginac
Zipper awnings are not fragile. You are basing...

Zipper awnings are not fragile. You are basing your entire position on that one erroneous piece of info.

It sounds like you didn’t take the time to learn how to properly open it, and bent it in...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-05-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,574
Posted By reginac
Take the generator, especially in the winter....

Take the generator, especially in the winter. Just spent a month boondocking and had to top off the batteries daily due to the furnace running all night at 58 degrees. The winter sun is not enough to...
Forum: 2020 And Newer Caravel 06-16-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,319
Posted By reginac
Make sure your converter can handle lithium...

Make sure your converter can handle lithium batteries. I would ask in advance. I believe the converter it comes with can only handle basic and agm.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-17-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,649
Posted By reginac
Make sure your converter can handle lithium. You...

Make sure your converter can handle lithium. You will have to let your converter know it is now handling lithium by changing the setting.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-05-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 335
Posted By reginac
I have a 2019 and my floor started squeaking. It...

I have a 2019 and my floor started squeaking. It progressed quickly over a week. I searched and found I had a small leak from the toilet valve coming through the foot pedal. The leak was so small it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-27-2020, 09:52 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 23,397
Posted By reginac
Question - you want to upload the capacity...

Question - you want to upload the capacity because of what? What are you trying to accomplish?
Forum: Our Community 12-27-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,644
Posted By reginac
Depending on where you are located there are...

Depending on where you are located there are repair facitlities throughout the US. If you travel a lot you can go with the best quote. Vinnies airstream in Calif does repairs also.
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-20-2020, 10:36 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,232
Posted By reginac
Did you have to drill out rivets? The older...

Did you have to drill out rivets? The older airstreams seem to have rivets holding it in but at a glance I’m not seeing any rivets that would need to be removed? I have a 2019.
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-20-2020, 10:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,232
Posted By reginac
Using acetone you can bond the broken acrylic...

Using acetone you can bond the broken acrylic pieces together. I filled the hole with clear gorilla glue. It is a super strong temp fix that is definitely still protecting my window. It just looks...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-20-2020, 10:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,232
Posted By reginac
The window rock guard is the beautiful gray front...

The window rock guard is the beautiful gray front window covers on a trailer. People think it is the window but it is actually protection for the front windows while driving. They open and are...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-20-2020, 10:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,232
Posted By reginac
I’m pretty sure it got kicked back from a semi...

I’m pretty sure it got kicked back from a semi during a rain storm. It was pretty bad that day.
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-13-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,232
Posted By reginac
Good to know, thank you! I was really worried it...

Good to know, thank you! I was really worried it wouldn’t match.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-13-2020, 10:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,144
Posted By reginac
Awesome list! Super thorough!

Awesome list! Super thorough!
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-13-2020, 06:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,232
Posted By reginac
100% yes

100% yes
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-13-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,232
Posted By reginac
Cracked window rock guard

My front window center rock guard got a hole during a recent travel day. I did a temp fix on the crack and hole so I could keep traveling with a protected window. That being said, I think it looks...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-13-2020, 10:08 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,275
Posted By reginac
I thought the tanks were plastic and housed in...

I thought the tanks were plastic and housed in metal? Is this incorrect?
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-13-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,144
Posted By reginac
Clean your tanks periodically. Full time use can...

Clean your tanks periodically. Full time use can make the tanks smell quicker. The airstream comes with a black tank flush which is awesome and works great.

The gray tank can smell awful if not...
Forum: Trailer Values 12-13-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,831
Posted By reginac
Right now there is a two year back order for a...

Right now there is a two year back order for a new airstream. (Obviously if you are willing to pay way above sticker you can always get it faster.) Because of that demand, the used market has...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-21-2020, 11:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,667
Posted By reginac
Thank you! I called the dfw dealer to ask them...

Thank you! I called the dfw dealer to ask them about the shades just for my own piece of mind. They confirmed I have the wrong size installed. Mine are 1 inch too narrow.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-21-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 22,053
Posted By reginac
Funny [emoji1]

Funny [emoji1]
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-21-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 22,053
Posted By reginac
That sounds like an inside job. Did they talk to...

That sounds like an inside job. Did they talk to the police and file a report? They should ask about thefts at that storage unit and ask the storage facility for their insurance info and background...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-10-2020, 10:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 604
Posted By reginac
Oooooh! Yes yes yes! I would love the link for...

Oooooh! Yes yes yes! I would love the link for this fridge please [emoji7]
Forum: Refrigerators 10-10-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,050
Posted By reginac
After you posted this I checked my leaky fridge...

After you posted this I checked my leaky fridge and that is the problem with mine too! I swear I heard angels sing when I read your response to the post. Yes! A good fix! THANK YOU!
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-04-2020, 11:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,726
Posted By reginac
You get a power cord with your purchase. It is...

You get a power cord with your purchase. It is gray and color coordinates. Plus it is really good quality.

Biggest god send purchase for me was the second a/c. Super happy I have it.

Next is...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 10-04-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 380
Posted By reginac
Camper report has an article about national parks...

Camper report has an article about national parks that lists the max length for each park. One thing to remember is that most trailers are measured just by the box whereas airstreams are measured...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-01-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 13,363
Posted By reginac
I love my airstream. I have a 2019. The...

I love my airstream. I have a 2019.

The reason they moved away from the curved doors is because over time they can warp. Keep in mind, that is a real long way down the road so the decision is...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-01-2020, 10:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 562
Posted By reginac
Welcome! Can’t wait to see pictures.

Welcome! Can’t wait to see pictures.
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-01-2020, 10:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,242
Posted By reginac
I was told by my dealer to only use the deadbolt...

I was told by my dealer to only use the deadbolt when I am parked. He said a common problem with doors is using the deadbolt when driving because it doesn’t allow the door to move with the trailer. ...
Forum: Member Introductions 10-01-2020, 10:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 675
Posted By reginac
Congratulations! Welcome!

Congratulations! Welcome!
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-29-2020, 11:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By reginac
Do you have pics? I may be interested.

Do you have pics? I may be interested.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 09-29-2020, 11:28 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,534
Posted By reginac
I know the idea of renovating an airstream is...

I know the idea of renovating an airstream is romantic and everyone thinks they can just jump in and do it. But this trailer needs major work. It is old which means all of its parts are old. Think...
Forum: Refrigerators 09-29-2020, 11:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,050
Posted By reginac
Mine does the same thing! I would love to know...

Mine does the same thing! I would love to know this too. I keep a shamwow under the trays, wring it out before I travel, and wash it when I do wash. For now it works as a temp fix but I would rather...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 09-29-2020, 11:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,058
Posted By reginac
I have a 28 with 2 a/c units. My thought was...

I have a 28 with 2 a/c units. My thought was “better to have it and not need it then to need it and not have it”.

I cannot stress enough how glad I am that I got the second unit. I use it all the...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 09-29-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,406
Posted By reginac
This may be a stupid response but thought I would...

This may be a stupid response but thought I would throw it out there any way. I use a drill pump for water. I wonder if you could use that same thing to siphon the gas out? It’s super fast and...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 09-29-2020, 10:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,421
Posted By reginac
I started in California end of July and moved...

I started in California end of July and moved through 7 states in 60 days. Any Indian reservation property sites are closed: ie navajo nation. No sign of when they will reopen.

As for all the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-29-2020, 10:34 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,728
Posted By reginac
Call etrailer and the dealers and see what they...

Call etrailer and the dealers and see what they recommend. And buy hitch and coupler locks.
Forum: 2016 - Current International 09-28-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,267
Posted By reginac
I had the same problem in my flying cloud but I...

I had the same problem in my flying cloud but I have AGM batteries. Do you have solar? Apparently this is a super common problem. Having solar and being plugged in can mess up the converter and make...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-28-2020, 10:57 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,667
Posted By reginac
I honestly think mine are defective. They are...

I honestly think mine are defective. They are narrow and the gap is about an inch on each side for all 4 windows. When laying in bed, or standing at the end of my bed, I can see the trailer next to...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-28-2020, 10:53 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,667
Posted By reginac
This would totally work. Thank you!

This would totally work. Thank you!
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-28-2020, 10:52 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,667
Posted By reginac
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-19-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,667
Posted By reginac
I didn’t realize the windows had so much privacy...

I didn’t realize the windows had so much privacy during the day. That’s really good to know. Thank you.

I am thinking about putting a command hook at each end of the wall of windows and hanging...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 09-19-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,667
Posted By reginac
At night you can definitely see in. Changing in...

At night you can definitely see in. Changing in the bathroom space as suggested is a good option.
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