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Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-27-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 182
Posted By dabhunter
Water heater relief valve, wiring question??

Hello all
While de-winterizing I checked all the systems and they all worked. YEA!
The water heater valve was dripping so I replaced it but then the water heater would not fire up. To get at the...
Forum: Our Community 09-24-2023, 03:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,724
Posted By dabhunter
CT heart scan

This is long but could save your life ...

I recommend that everyone get a CT heart scan. It could save your life, it did save mine.

A coronary calcium scan is a test for people who have no...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-06-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,841
Posted By dabhunter
I would suggest starting by checking the bearing...

I would suggest starting by checking the bearing in the ProPride?

Over time the seals will leak and moisture attacks the grease & internal bearings.
When we purchased our 25FB, it came with a...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-13-2023, 09:40 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,903
Posted By dabhunter
battery Disconnect switch

Hello
Pushing the battery disconnect button fails .....

We experienced the same problem on our 2007 25FB.
Ours seemed to have a mind of its own, sometimes disconnecting but other times would...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-05-2022, 10:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Posted By dabhunter
A new AS showed up at our storage lot

HEY........
I noticed that there is a new AS at the storage lot where we have our
25FB & the newcomer has a Vermont plate. Welcome

FYI ....If you need service while its in Richmond I suggest...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 12-03-2022, 10:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,842
Posted By dabhunter
Hello Where did you order the SS Plugs? ...

Hello
Where did you order the SS Plugs?

Thanks
Bill
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 12-03-2022, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,842
Posted By dabhunter
Cooktop grate update

Good morning from rainy Virginia

We want to upgrade/replace our 07' 25FB's cooktop/oven but
after seeing your grate upgrade the result is a dramatic improvement.
Thank you for sharing this...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-01-2022, 03:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 337
Posted By dabhunter
Good evening from Virginia I am interested in...

Good evening from Virginia
I am interested in your stove top but I am in Virginia.
If I pay the packaging and shipping charges,
will you arrange to get it packed and have it shipped to me?...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-24-2022, 09:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,532
Posted By dabhunter
Storage location in Richmond Va

We store our 25FB at a new storage lot outside Richmond VA, its outside and uncovered.
The storage lot is on your route back to Vermont...
It is on the north side of Richmond just off I295 near the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-17-2022, 03:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,606
Posted By dabhunter
LAST YEAR, I had the Def heater CEL on my 2015...

LAST YEAR, I had the Def heater CEL on my 2015 GMC 2500 110,000 miles.
We live in Virginia, its warm and didn't feel we needed the heater and I considered
just living with it.

I went ahead and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-04-2022, 10:14 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,891
Posted By dabhunter
ABS socket Saver tool

This is the tool to ream out the ABS/PVC pipe, found on Amazon $20.

Jones Stephens J44300 J44-300 3" PVC Socket Saver, 3-Inch

Good luck
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-04-2022, 03:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,891
Posted By dabhunter
ABS repair tool

The tool to ream out the broken ABS pipe....

I looked at my repair tool and it is stamped "Raptor"
3 inch. You may be able to find in on Amazon.

Its really simple to use and leaves a clean ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-04-2022, 02:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,891
Posted By dabhunter
The correct tool to repair ABS

I had a similar problem but I know when the damage happened.
I had to replace both valves and they broke off similar to your
pictures. The repair is pretty straight forward once you have
the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 05-28-2022, 01:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,718
Posted By dabhunter
AC unit dripping on to the floor

We have 2007 25FB and had similar issues.
When the AC was running we would have water dripping from the AC unit on to the middle of the floor.

I removed inside AC unit plastic shroud and traced...
Forum: On The Road... 05-05-2022, 02:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,996
Posted By dabhunter
Hand Vac, 18V Makita vacuum LXT Lithium

Leo

You're looking for a recommendation for a hand vac.

I suggest you look at the Makita portable vac. We really like this vac in fact we have several of them.
Two in our home (Master bedroom...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-29-2021, 10:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 679
Posted By dabhunter
Good evening I am very interested in your...

Good evening
I am very interested in your blinds and will purchase them but have couple questions.
I have an 07 25FB international so would be replacing my roller blinds.
I am not familiar with...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-21-2021, 08:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,771
Posted By dabhunter
thank you to all those who replied

Thank you all for your responses.

I had hoped the pump input was facing out with easy access but not so.

I know now that I have to pull the pump out
to attach the new valve.

It could be...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-19-2021, 08:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,771
Posted By dabhunter
Help with water pump winterizing

Help with water pump

I am planning to winterize my 2007 25FB international, I’m installing a “Camco pump converter winterizing kit”.
The kit includes a valve that attaches to the vacuum/pick-up...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-03-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,169
Posted By dabhunter
Mended AC pan with J B Weld

I also had the AC drain leak due to a crack. I used J B Weld to mend and
seal the crack. Has worked fine for past 6 months and the repair took about
an hour and $5.
Good luck

BD
Richmond VA...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-21-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,244
Posted By dabhunter
AC dripping from the drain fitting...... Fixed!

Hey I know this is an old posting but wanted to share
my lesson learned.
I also had the drip from my Penguin AC unit on our 07 25FB

I removed the interior AC shroud and could see the drip....
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-21-2021, 10:11 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,324
Posted By dabhunter
ProPride hitch has a learning curve

I found the ProPride hitch has taken a while to master.
My lessons in hitching up...
1. Make sure the "stinger" is level to & aligned with the receiver mouth.
2. Relieve the tension on the bars....
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-14-2021, 04:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,975
Posted By dabhunter
BTW our AS is a 2007 25FB International Bill...

BTW
our AS is a 2007 25FB International
Bill
Richmond Va
TV 2015 GMC 2500 HD Duramax
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-14-2021, 04:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,975
Posted By dabhunter
This forum web site is pitiful I will be happy...

This forum web site is pitiful
I will be happy to answer any questions about my
conversion project but I want to communicate via
email ... Billdebender1@gmail.com

I have pictures and will send...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 07-17-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,079
Posted By dabhunter
Thanks to all the recommendations and I...

Thanks to all the recommendations and
I apologize for not sending an update sooner
I replaced the solenoid an it all works correctly.

I have have been consumed with renovating the AS....
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 06-10-2021, 07:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By dabhunter
Thank you for the rply

The single Red switch was originally mounted next to my converter
I moved as part of the reconfiguration for the bed conversion.

The Solar breaker & switch is my major consern. I think you are...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 06-07-2021, 10:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 782
Posted By dabhunter
Help with cutting the power

I am looking for more help with my current AS project. I’m in the process of converting our 07’ 25FB International Queen to Twins.

I hope someone can provide advice on the correct process to...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 06-05-2021, 02:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,079
Posted By dabhunter
Battery Disconnect Use/Store switch HELP!

I hope someone can help me resolve my problem with the
Battery Disconnect Intelllite BDO Use/Store switch

I am a newbie and this is my 1st posting/request.

We're the new owners of an 07’ 25FB...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-18-2021, 08:13 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By dabhunter
Thank you all for the quick replys

This is my 1st inquiry for this, our 1st AS and I am
impressed by the number responses and particularly the
response including the AS parts manual. I hope I can
return the favor to someone else...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-16-2021, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,169
Posted By dabhunter
Looking for Formica to match our 25FB Int

I am looking a source for the Formica to match the interior of
our 2007 25FB International. It is a dark grey almost black
with a wood grain pattern. I called JC customer service but the...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 02-16-2021, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 325
Posted By dabhunter
Looking to swap Queen bedroom for Twins

Hello all
We are the new owners of a 2007 25FB International and we're looking forward to better weather for the first camping trip.

We have our To-Do list and the top project is to convert our...
Forum: Stoves, Ovens & Microwaves 01-31-2021, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,067
Posted By dabhunter
I have a 2007 25FB and want to replace our ...

I have a 2007 25FB and want to replace our
Stove top/Oven model with a propane stovetop/Microwave.

Our unit is in good good condition and works fine. We want to
eliminate the free standing...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 12-02-2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 439
Posted By dabhunter
PPI Inspection in Des Moines area - 05' Classic

Hello in Airstream land!

I need help getting an inspection of a potential purchase - '05 Classic - in the Des Moines, IA area. I contacted the RV dealer RVone in Altoona, they are book up...
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-21-2020, 08:05 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 21,975
Posted By dabhunter
Can you send pictures of the Twin to Queen transition?

This my first posting.
After a lot of hunting I've located and and I am purchasing a 05 25 AS twin but my wife is not on board because she wants a queen configuration. Your work around looks...
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