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Forum: Our Community 06-18-2022, 09:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,811
Posted By Bob May
Thanks for all the encouragement.

We will enjoy our trip. Hope to get roof patch complete tomorrow and get loaded up.
Forum: Our Community 06-18-2022, 01:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,811
Posted By Bob May
Sad Day

On Monday night as we were making final preps for 3600 mile round trip to Glacier National Park a horrible storm hit our home and left nothing to spare. Quarter size hail and 75 mph winds left...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-22-2022, 05:42 AM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,635
Posted By Bob May
Our first airstream tow 2020 27FB flying cloud.

We purchased our airstream last January. We live in Michigan and purchased it in Georgia. We had no weight distribution or anti sway device - just Reese hitch on a 2019 GMC 2500HD duramax. The...
Forum: Our Community 01-21-2022, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,964,809
Posted By Bob May
New 27FB storage Bldg

New storage building for 27FB Flying Cloud. 12x12 doors - waiting to be installed. Need warmer weather to allow concrete install. Very cold and snowy here in Michigan. Planning a trip to Glacier...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-04-2021, 06:06 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Airstream Update

Thought I would provide an update on our airstream. After repairs we traveled to crystal springs Florida for 10 days in March. We took two weeks and went to Rocky Mountain National Park. We took...
Forum: On The Road... 06-12-2021, 08:08 PM
Replies: 2,888
Views: 707,283
Posted By Bob May
Chimney Rock Nebraska

Overnight stay on the way to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 06-05-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
Posted By Bob May
Weboost RV65 install

Installed my weboost RV65 on my 2020 flying cloud 27FB yesterday and today. Worked well giving 3 bars of LTE service from 1 bar 4G. Boost and inside antenna only seams to reach well to the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-25-2021, 06:30 AM
Replies: 605
Views: 185,293
Posted By Bob May
2019 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax - 2020 flying cloud 27FB

Cleaning up for first Camping Trip to Florida.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-22-2021, 05:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By Bob May
Not sure

We have not taken it out on the road yet but you pose a good question. We are off to Colorado in 3 weeks and I will have to see the impact. I am assuming that most air will flow thru the bikes. ...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-19-2021, 10:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,757
Posted By Bob May
We mounted ours up high

Ran 12 volt around shower and up the wall. Fan works great on DC.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-19-2021, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By Bob May
Bike rack modifications are done.

Completed and assembled today and put bikes on. Easy to do from tailgate of tow vehicle. Plenty of room to the front of the trailer and good access to propane tanks. Making the bike holder go...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-18-2021, 05:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By Bob May
Completed second modification to bike rack

Converted the offset of the bike rack to straight up. My thought here is that it will allow propane bottles to be swapped without disassembling any part of the bike rack. Also to address the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-17-2021, 10:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By Bob May
Bottom installed on trailer

After modifying the length of the Jack-It bike rack bottom section I put it on the trailer. Around and over the jack. Fit good and now I will setup and figure the top section tomorrow.
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2021, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1,627
Views: 505,142
Posted By Bob May
Ginnie Springs, High Springs Florida

Great springs! Water was fabulous.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-15-2021, 01:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By Bob May
Cleaned up and in paint booth ready for paint

Just need to mask it off.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-15-2021, 12:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By Bob May
All welded up - ready for cleanup

Used Lincoln SP-130T - worked great very sturdy
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-14-2021, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By Bob May
I think I will do another modification

The original design has the bike holder cantilevered over the propane tanks. I think loading would be much easier if it was straight up or turned forward. Tomorrow when I get up I will make a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 05-14-2021, 04:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,281
Posted By Bob May
Jack it bike rack

Has anyone had trouble fitting the Jack It bike rack on the front of their trailer? These are in very short supply and very difficult to get. Well I persisted and I was able to get one for my 2020...
Forum: Modifications 05-07-2021, 02:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 802
Posted By Bob May
Shout Out to Camp World - Grand Rapids

Following our first camping trip to Florida in our 2020 flying cloud 27FB my wife and I decided we would like to bring our bikes on our next trip. Finding the right bike carrier was going to be...
Forum: On The Road... 05-03-2021, 10:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,836
Posted By Bob May
I applied for pass and received a one week date...

I applied for pass and received a one week date specific pass - my email is my pass and I did not have to enter license plate.
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 04-26-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 16,361
Posted By Bob May
In Michigan you pay a one time trailer fee of...

In Michigan you pay a one time trailer fee of approximately 200 dollars. This is good for as long as you own your trailer. No annual renewal fee - a permanent trailer plate.
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 04-20-2021, 11:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By Bob May
Bend?

Anyone try to bend these to fit better? Window is plastic and frame is aluminum. Seems like a little better fit would be possible.
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 04-18-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By Bob May
Front protection windows fitment

We have a 2020 27FB flying cloud and recently returned from a camping trip from Florida. The campground trees dropped lots of leaves and debris during our week stay. When we returned home I noted...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-16-2021, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,335
Posted By Bob May
There is a strainer at the inlet to your pump. ...

There is a strainer at the inlet to your pump. They get full of gunk and pump tends to make noise and extra vibration. Have you checked it? Mine has a round cap on it.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-03-2021, 08:38 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Just back from first camp after repairs

We camped for 10 days. 1 night in Chattanooga TN, 8 nights in Ginnie Springs Florida (by high springs) and final night in Nashville TN. Everything worked great. Hand no issues with anything.
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-21-2021, 07:47 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Ready for first Road Trip to Florida

Trailer and truck all cleaned up and loaded for first road trip - Michigan to Florida. Two eight hour days of driving. Spending first night in Chattanooga TN. Final destination is Jenny Springs. ...
Forum: Our Community 03-20-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,614
Posted By Bob May
Turn the way you want the trailer to go? It...

Turn the way you want the trailer to go? It think you turn opposite if holding the top of the steering wheel.
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-13-2021, 01:17 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Done but the cleanup “Harvey” as named by...

Done but the cleanup
“Harvey” as named by previous owner is dry and back together. We now have some cleanup/wipe down and reinstall cushions and mattress. We are still 30 days away from our first...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-13-2021, 07:15 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Test Drive

Camper is done and fully loaded for our trip to Florida. I have the Hensley hitch installed but had not tested it on the road. Hooked up last night and pulled it about 60 miles of a combination of...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-27-2021, 12:10 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Hot water heater works no issues.

Nice day yesterday- I was able to get trailer out of barn and fill water tank, test pump and hot water heater. Both gas and electric work great no issues. Also tested all the awnings - no issues.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-27-2021, 12:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Put Hensley arrow hitch on today.

Wrestled the hitch on today. Not sure if my drop is correct. It appears to slope down toward my hitch. Any suggestions from the veterans out there?
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2021, 06:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Done but the cleanup

“Harvey” as named by previous owner is dry and back together. We now have some cleanup/wipe down and reinstall cushions and mattress. We are still 30 days away from our first trip (Crystal Springs...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-21-2021, 10:32 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Best Rivet Gun Ever

The under belly takes many 3/16” large head rivets. Hard to pull using small hand rivet gun. I bought this air riveter 20 years ago at an auction. Never used it in twenty years. Pulled it out and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-20-2021, 02:04 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Anybody know what this is?

Trying to figure what this is. I found it attached magnetically to side of kitchen vent fan. It says GE smart water.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-20-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Drawer Repair

I had one drawer under the dinette on the curb side that had particle board bottom. Needless to say it fell apart. I stopped by a local kitchen cabinet maker and the had some quality 1/4 plywood...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-20-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Pulled never lube hubs today

Hubs and bearings looked great. I did not find any indication of water insulation into wheel bearings. Another thing off my list.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-20-2021, 01:52 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Powder coated Hensley Arrow hitch reciever.

When I bought my hitch it had a 2” drop hitch bar. I needed a 4” drop. Found one on Facebook Market Place. Took to local powder coater and 30.00 later it is done.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-17-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Dropped front belly pan.

Dropped front belly pan and found some interesting things. Across the front of the frame for three feet back a sheet of galvanized metal was laid on the frame, foil was laid over it then the plywood...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-13-2021, 08:19 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Air purge

The regular froze up over night. Was running small air compressor in barn sucking cold air - heating it up - getting moisture in the air. I swapped regulator with ball valve and plumbed air supply...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-12-2021, 03:28 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Hensley Arrow Hitch

I received my new stickers the other day and was able to install them today. I purchased a 4” drop receiver off of Facebook and sand blasted it last night. I dropped it at the powder coater today. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-12-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Finished drying insulation in the walls today

Finished inside wall drying and put all the aluminum walls back together and got the furniture reinstalled. Waiting for my Hulu device and will finish video installation. We can now do final...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-12-2021, 03:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Drying above the tanks.

Disconnecting tanks and fully dropping covers seems very complicated. I can lower one side of tank cover at a time and I can see floor above. I made a 3/8 inch copper poker 8 feet long and...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-12-2021, 03:08 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Drying the floor

Good progress on floor dying underneath the trailer. Purchased a pet heated drier to keep dry heat flowing between foil insulation and plywood. It is working great. I have been using golf balls to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-11-2021, 06:33 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
We are running humidifier non stop. As we open...

We are running humidifier non stop. As we open the walls and put air mover to dry insulation the humidifier fills with water. We empty it and do it again. Dehumidifier has been running non stop...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-10-2021, 06:34 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Water above foil floor insulation

Well I would like to retract my last post. The reason I decided to drop belly pan now was because propane ran out and it was 6 degrees here in Michigan. The inside of the trailer was below...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-07-2021, 02:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Dropped the rear belly pan today. It was...

Dropped the rear belly pan today. It was completely dry under the floor. Used ice pick and poked foil insulation- not a drip. Does anyone have know a good source for belly rivets? Has anyone...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-06-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Finished the Hensley Arrow hitch freshen up. Now...

Finished the Hensley Arrow hitch freshen up. Now just waiting on the new decals Hensley is sending. Turned out nice. All cad plating was still in good shape.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-06-2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Yes - thank you. I will start removing skirting...

Yes - thank you. I will start removing skirting this week. Possibly tomorrow. I need to jack it up and put it on jack stands - need 6” more clearance.
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-05-2021, 03:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Very cold day in Michigan

Cold outside but warm in the shop. I took the Hensley Arrow hitch apart and cleaned and painted it. It’s 12 years old and needed a freshen up. Let paint dry overnight and will reassemble tomorrow....
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-05-2021, 03:29 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,522
Posted By Bob May
Good idea.

That’s a good idea to use a vacuum by the outlets. I wonder how long you can leave the vacuum running?
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