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Forum: On The Road... 09-06-2022, 11:27 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,734
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Some answers to your questions and thoughts...

Some answers to your questions and thoughts regarding your other points:

Regarding clothing, it's a poor selection of stuff my wife and I wouldn't wear; however, I once did buy a package of sweat...
Forum: On The Road... 09-04-2022, 04:03 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,734
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I haven't found much value in my membership and...

I haven't found much value in my membership and will let it lapse. There are good deals on some products but you have to hunt through the limited selections... and want a lot of whatever it is. ...
Forum: On The Road... 09-02-2022, 06:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,946
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I was going to say "In the dark ages I used a...

I was going to say "In the dark ages I used a map, still do, no problems. " but looks like you beat me to it! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 08-28-2022, 10:43 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,393
Posted By Gotta_Travel
The cringy little portable bluetooth speakers are...

The cringy little portable bluetooth speakers are ok if you're listening to the news. The better sounding ones might have higher quality sound but can get pricey and bass always seems lacking.
...
Forum: Boondocking 08-13-2022, 10:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,100
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Yes, who leaves their little children alone in a...

Yes, who leaves their little children alone in a car/van ever, let alone at 4:00 in the morning in a Walmart parking lot?!! I would add, who uses a grill and throws it in the back of their car while...
Forum: Our Community 07-10-2022, 06:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,703
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Ok. I understand the motivation. I went through...

Ok. I understand the motivation. I went through this about 4 years ago when I got tired of paying the extra registration and insurance on a truck as a spare vehicle for my ranch. It broke my heart...
Forum: Our Community 07-09-2022, 03:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,703
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Question back to you: By all reports, I read the...

Question back to you: By all reports, I read the Ram Ecodiesel is exceeding the 30mpg EPA estímate. Even with the cost differential in gas vs diesel, you are ahead of the game and have a more...
Forum: Trailer Values 06-14-2022, 09:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,744
Posted By Gotta_Travel
$3000 for a gutted pile of rust - one man's...

$3000 for a gutted pile of rust
- one man's junk... You don't
mention whether you have the
requisite skills or tools but if you
don't, the project will not be
trivial. If you do have them, the...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-11-2022, 02:31 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,597
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Hi, Thanks for the suggestions. I don’t have...

Hi,
Thanks for the suggestions. I don’t have any exterior vents for my refrigerator.
Cheers,
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-10-2022, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,597
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Good day, I’m not sure whether to post this...

Good day,
I’m not sure whether to post this here or start a new thread about my 23CB AC/DC refrigerator observations. I did a search but couldn’t find any posts on it.

Anyway, after a toasty...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-01-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,497
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I was a landlord once out of necessity when the...

I was a landlord once out of necessity when the economy was bad and I couldn’t sell my home. Conclusion? No one takes care of other people’s stuff. Heck, look how some folks live - most people,...
Forum: Tires 05-02-2022, 09:01 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 8,989
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I can vouch for TST as well. I have the caps on...

I can vouch for TST as well. I have the caps on my rubber stemmed valves, which is approved by TST. The caps have worked flawlessly for me on our trips and the company has excellent customer...
Forum: Tires 04-26-2022, 08:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,185
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Word!

Word!
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-24-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,018
Posted By Gotta_Travel
This might help: [emoji23] ...

This might help: [emoji23]

https://youtu.be/U91Zp9wWS30
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-23-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,018
Posted By Gotta_Travel
🤣🤣🤣 I’m less than a year in with the AS so I...

🤣🤣🤣 I’m less than a year in with the AS so I have way to go! [emoji23]

One comment frequently heard that I can verify is true: backing up a big trailer is way easier than a short trailer. I’ve...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-23-2022, 05:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,018
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Well said!

Well said!
Forum: Base Camp 04-23-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,089
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Nice! Enjoy [emoji4]

Nice! Enjoy [emoji4]
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-22-2022, 05:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,018
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I’m with Fungus. Just learn how to back a...

I’m with Fungus. Just learn how to back a trailer. IMHO, learning and figuring out all the tech junk is harder than learning the tasks they’re meant to assist.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-20-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,168
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Some recommendations while you’re waiting in...

Some recommendations while you’re waiting in Tallahassee: visit Wakulla Springs/Ed Ball State Park and take a drive down to Carrabelle Beach. Both are off the beaten path for this non-Floridian and...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 04-18-2022, 09:57 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 16,168
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Just to be clear, Vinnie isn’t doing them in...

Just to be clear, Vinnie isn’t doing them in Tallahassee, he’s in Cali. Also, Bryan heads the ceramic coating… he’s in Cali too. A well qualified young man from their group named Briston was doing...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-17-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,877
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Congratulations! Safe travels to you as well!

Congratulations! Safe travels to you as well!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-09-2022, 09:34 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,984
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I can’t speak to towing numbers but 28-30 mpg is...

I can’t speak to towing numbers but 28-30 mpg is what these 3.0 diesels are rated. If you watch FTL on YouTube, they took these trucks out for mileage comparisons and got competitive numbers.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-09-2022, 08:21 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 16,984
Posted By Gotta_Travel
That is really impressive. I’ve been considering...

That is really impressive. I’ve been considering trading my 6 month old F150 coyote for the Sierra 3.0 duramax because I’m not impressed with the 2021 compared to the 2018 I traded.
I test drove a...
Forum: Boondocking 04-07-2022, 07:47 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 37,813
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Good advice. We’d likely never sell our ranch...

Good advice. We’d likely never sell our ranch property. There’s still a certain tranquility about country life that provides respite from the ‘burbs in spite of the maintenance obligations. Our RV...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-02-2022, 08:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,387
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Agree with djb75. You won’t get your money back...

Agree with djb75. You won’t get your money back from new upgrades but with the ongoing supply chain and delivery wait times, you should be able to sell quickly, especially if it’s as clean as you’ve...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-27-2022, 02:40 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,062
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I bought the CIPA brand for my 2018 F150 and they...

I bought the CIPA brand for my 2018 F150 and they performed great. Installation was easy and they fit snug to the OEM’s. There was no vibration when driving and they added the extra view I needed. ...
Forum: On The Road... 03-27-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 371,001
Posted By Gotta_Travel
[emoji457] …and cart my >$100k trailer… ...

[emoji457]
…and cart my >$100k trailer…
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Forum: On The Road... 03-27-2022, 09:49 AM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 371,001
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Not no an issue? Really? Please elaborate on...

Not no an issue? Really?
Please elaborate on who exactly the “bad actors” are? And please also provide evidence of ties to fossil fuel energy.

I provide to you media discussion of turbine...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-16-2022, 08:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,926
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Very nice. That’s the trick: slow and steady!...

Very nice. That’s the trick: slow and steady! [emoji1360]
Good to know this stuff is a viable option because I always have a tube around.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-16-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,926
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I’ve only used simichrome to polish pipes on my...

I’ve only used simichrome to polish pipes on my motorbikes. It works absolute magic de-yellowing chrome pipes.

That’s cool it worked on the body panels of the AS because it’s recommended to be...
Forum: On The Road... 03-08-2022, 06:37 PM
Replies: 216
Views: 23,096
Posted By Gotta_Travel
It is so frightening to listen to and read...

It is so frightening to listen to and read diatribes from people who know nothing about some topics. Better to remain silent and appear smarter.

Your paragraph 1: What this administration is...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 02-17-2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,111,597
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Hey Tarheel, I’m not near my trailer so can’t...

Hey Tarheel, I’m not near my trailer so can’t give you dimensions. If it helps, we didn’t have the dimensions when we bought ours so we purchased these at Target and really like them because they...
Forum: On The Road... 02-14-2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 26,303
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Word!

Word!
Forum: On The Road... 02-14-2022, 11:25 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 26,303
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I get all that. Dense populations warrant...

I get all that. Dense populations warrant reductions in speed. In other cases, it is pure revenue generation. I didn’t state it clearly in my previous post but the towns to which I was referring...
Forum: On The Road... 02-14-2022, 07:02 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 26,303
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I didn’t read the article but did it give a...

I didn’t read the article but did it give a breakdown of speed over the limit? 1 mph? 5? 20? It could be many of the speeders weren’t that excessive but the town was strict on the issuance … or...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-12-2022, 04:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 12,514
Posted By Gotta_Travel
There’s no right or wrong with the oven vs...

There’s no right or wrong with the oven vs convection/micro. We went with the C/M using the logic we have propane to grill and also could do dutch oven off grid.
The both functions of the C/M work...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-07-2022, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By Gotta_Travel
It’s a beautiful looking camper and you have a...

It’s a beautiful looking camper and you have a great eye for capturing that beauty.
I’m not looking to buy but I’ll pray that it sells quickly and and that your health improves. [emoji120]

-Phil
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-03-2022, 06:40 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,877
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Ouch! That’s one of those “if I could go back in...

Ouch! That’s one of those “if I could go back in time moments”!
I’m not even close to the confidence level to ever consider solo but perhaps I should refrain from ever entertaining the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-03-2022, 06:35 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,877
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I understand all that. Talked to many owners,...

I understand all that. Talked to many owners, which my influenced buying one. [emoji6] Still stand by my opinions and I respect yours. That’s all they are, just a different interpretation of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-02-2022, 06:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,725
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I'm with ATaber. I would mask the windows rather...

I'm with ATaber. I would mask the windows rather than use a cover. It's no more secure but perhaps less suggestive that something valuable is hiding under a cover.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-01-2022, 07:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,877
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Hi Bob, The shell with oxidizing rivets and...

Hi Bob,

The shell with oxidizing rivets and seams notwithstanding, the internal components (fridge, hw heater, AC, microwave, etc) are essentially the same. I don’t see why they’d last any longer...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-31-2022, 01:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,877
Posted By Gotta_Travel
That would very literally make me cry and is...

That would very literally make me cry and is probably my biggest worry towing and parking. Glad you got it resolved in spite of the factory challenges.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-31-2022, 10:48 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 13,877
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Have they really outlasted others due to quality...

Have they really outlasted others due to quality or, because of their cost and demand for the classic shell, managed to avoid extinction? It seems like most all of the classic shells have had ground...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-18-2022, 07:03 AM
Replies: 753
Views: 108,521
Posted By Gotta_Travel
One word: analogy [emoji6]

One word: analogy [emoji6]
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2022, 10:05 PM
Replies: 753
Views: 108,521
Posted By Gotta_Travel
This thread has gone on so unnecessarily long. I...

This thread has gone on so unnecessarily long. I guess the real question to open the thread should have been: “Do you want to be this guy?”
...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-17-2022, 09:53 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 14,691
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I’m a good driver. Some would say a very good...

I’m a good driver. Some would say a very good driver. I have taken the written and road tests and passed all technical objectives quite successfully. I’ve also driven with and without my seatbelt,...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-16-2022, 07:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,176
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I too have the TST 507 and it works great. I...

I too have the TST 507 and it works great. I agree with the previous poster that setting up the booster was easy. I also can attest to the great customer service when I called because I was too...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-16-2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,278
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Sadder than the loss of the brewery, The Home...

Sadder than the loss of the brewery, The Home Place closed it’s doors a year or so ago. [emoji22]

Sorry for the slight derailment but since the area of Salem, VA came up.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-15-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,729
Posted By Gotta_Travel
Curious what you’re towing. Your profile says...

Curious what you’re towing. Your profile says “currently looking”.

Cheers,
Phil
Forum: On The Road... 01-13-2022, 05:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,599
Posted By Gotta_Travel
I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If you...

I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. If you stay longer, there is a spring nearby. We wanted to visit but some cold weather came in and messed up our maiden voyage. Then we had to make our way...
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