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Forum: Refrigerators 03-24-2007, 02:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,705
Posted By Don in E Texas
A lot of good info here.... I really like the...

A lot of good info here.... I really like the post re: DC voltage/current and wire size...

My tow vehicle has the inverter -- direct connection (key is to keep this wire connection as short as...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-20-2007, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,705
Posted By Don in E Texas
The 'fridge in my Airstream is one from Lowe's......

The 'fridge in my Airstream is one from Lowe's... all-electric, auto defrost, etc. I have an inverter in my tow vehicle and run a power cord back to the trailer's 30 amp connector. Runs the fridge...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 03-20-2007, 03:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,972
Posted By Don in E Texas
I not only had a ding, I had a rather large ding...

I not only had a ding, I had a rather large ding - plus the lower part of the trailer had fallen off.

I found a local body shop that replaced both lower, front, sections using rear fenders off a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-14-2006, 12:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,295
Posted By Don in E Texas
On my TV, I just hook up and go. No bars - no...

On my TV, I just hook up and go. No bars - no special hitch. The rear end of the truck is air ride and automatically adjusts as load and road conditions change. I have our dogs water dish on the...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-14-2005, 12:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,408
Posted By Don in E Texas
Fridge is 4 CF --- next size larger and I'd have...

Fridge is 4 CF --- next size larger and I'd have to "chop" the nice cabinet above the fridge space opening. The boss (wife) is happy with the fridge- - capacity not a problem. The one in the bus...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-11-2005, 04:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,408
Posted By Don in E Texas
Exclamation Fridge problem solved

The fridge in our 1987 TT finally gave up this summer. :sad:

What I did was purchase an all-electric fridge at Lowe's for about $210.00, and install an inverter ($125.00) in my truck to power it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,919
Posted By Don in E Texas
Well, my tow vehicle has three brake systems --...

Well, my tow vehicle has three brake systems -- (Service, Parking, and Emergency)and is more than double the weight of the trailer. One thing about air brakes, if you lose air you have PLENTY of...
Forum: On The Road... 02-19-2005, 05:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,568
Posted By Don in E Texas
Re-Read Lou Patterson's post!!!! This area of...

Re-Read Lou Patterson's post!!!! This area of highway is NARROW and A LOT OF TURNS/CURVES. Watch out for 18 wheelers that make these curves with the rear end of their trailer in YOUR lane!!

Best...
Forum: On The Road... 11-09-2004, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,122
Posted By Don in E Texas
You're correct, John. This is a great time of...

You're correct, John. This is a great time of year for camping --- nice here in E Texas, too. But it is getting cooler and time to start packing up our bus for the annual trip to "The Tip of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-13-2004, 01:21 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,520
Posted By Don in E Texas
Good discussion on HP/Torque, etc. No one has...

Good discussion on HP/Torque, etc. No one has covered going DOWN that 7% grade you have problems with going up?

Newer vehicles have anti-lock brakes, larger brakes in some cases, plus can add an...
Forum: 1987 - 1989 Excella 08-16-2004, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,063
Posted By Don in E Texas
If heating it is as hard as cooling it, you are...

If heating it is as hard as cooling it, you are in for a fight!

My 1987 unit has a brand new 15,000 BTU air conditioner --- has a hard time when temp is 95 or more (not too bad 90-95 ---- fine...
Forum: On The Road... 05-28-2004, 07:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,695
Posted By Don in E Texas
We once went up I95 - crossed the GWB - and once...

We once went up I95 - crossed the GWB - and once in "The City" hit potholes so huge that water from our fresh water tank was spewing out!! We were driving our 40' Bus Conversion (ex-Greyhound...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-23-2004, 12:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,266
Posted By Don in E Texas
Don't forget to check out the "other" satellite...

Don't forget to check out the "other" satellite system: Sirius. About the same cost - same features, but they do have different channels available. Example: NPR on Sirius, Bill Mack (over-the-road...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-14-2004, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,049
Posted By Don in E Texas
Brett and Nick: Thanks for input. The...

Brett and Nick:

Thanks for input. The switch came out w/o any problem and did not have to pry the entire panel to do it. Thanks, Brett.

Nick ---- thanks for info ----- I guessed you could pry...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-13-2004, 01:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,049
Posted By Don in E Texas
Attempting to access front eyebrow panel

Our 1987 Airstream has an eyebrow panel (official title: Airstream Monitor Panel) above the sofa in the very front of the trailer. Located on this panel are various switches - one of them is broken...
Forum: Refrigerators 03-29-2004, 05:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,902
Posted By Don in E Texas
We have a Norcold fridge in our bus conversion. ...

We have a Norcold fridge in our bus conversion. Compressor model that runs off 120 volt AC or 12 volt DC. Norcold also makes smaller units with compressor. Works well for us. Cools down FAST,...
Forum: Our Community 03-28-2004, 07:28 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,978
Posted By Don in E Texas
We also retired early. Never a regret... ...

We also retired early. Never a regret...

Some things we thought about:
*Medical insurance (company I retired from would continue insurance until I reached 65, so we were covered there)
*Retire...
Forum: Our Community 02-20-2004, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,564
Posted By Don in E Texas
Liability is a major concern. My insurance...

Liability is a major concern. My insurance carrier has already stated NO COVERAGE if pulling anything other than my own trailer.

If I am stopped by police (for what ever reason) and they run the...
Forum: Our Community 02-19-2004, 07:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,406
Posted By Don in E Texas
My air deflector was no-charge option on the...

My air deflector was no-charge option on the sleeper :D :D
Truck cost me $21K --- (1998 Freightliner - came from the Schneider Trucking Co fleet).

I do remember reading some time back (on...
Forum: Our Community 02-19-2004, 11:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,406
Posted By Don in E Texas
John: My air deflector seems to do a good...

John:

My air deflector seems to do a good job ---

don:cool:
Forum: Our Community 12-01-2003, 03:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,673
Posted By Don in E Texas
How about a gift that you make? I turned a...

How about a gift that you make?

I turned a 12" Pecan platter on my woodlathe -- then took a photo of our friends Air Stream ----- I then used my woodburner to burn the picture of their trailer on...
Forum: On The Road... 11-17-2003, 05:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,318
Posted By Don in E Texas
:) :) :) CB is just legal rig purchased by my...

:) :) :)
CB is just legal rig purchased by my wife last Christmas -- but then I do run over 100 watts on my Ham rig <grin>..

K5IEC

(no, I do not have my Ham gear in the truck. Much too...
Forum: On The Road... 11-15-2003, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,318
Posted By Don in E Texas
For all the "Good Buddies" out there w/o CB radio...

For all the "Good Buddies" out there w/o CB radio === you are the RV'ers I try to talk to as you fly down the hiway with your TV antenna up, stairs out, etc.

Cell phones are great (wife and I each...
Forum: Our Community 09-09-2003, 05:52 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,263
Posted By Don in E Texas
Tom: I have the same a/c unit installed on...

Tom:

I have the same a/c unit installed on our 31' Airstream. Installed on the original pan. Water goes via 'tube' just like original a/c unit. I've had no problems with our unit ---- no leaks,...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 09-04-2003, 07:59 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,315
Posted By Don in E Texas
We also received "The Call" from Airstream. ...

We also received "The Call" from Airstream. Funny, they still don't have a date for the Spring, 2004, Rally --- just "sometime".

I'm all for meeting in Ohio! Problem we have is we are leaving...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 08-22-2003, 04:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,919
Posted By Don in E Texas
No zoning here where I am. Only thing that comes...

No zoning here where I am. Only thing that comes to mind is septic system --- county may want to inspect it.

I have our 40' motorhome parked next to the house --- the Airstream next to my shop...
Forum: On The Road... 08-16-2003, 03:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,398
Posted By Don in E Texas
My first recommendation is to join Escapees. ...

My first recommendation is to join Escapees. They have mail forwarding service that is top drawer, for one thing. They are geared to the full timer.

Other thought. I have a satellite antenna...
Forum: Our Community 08-11-2003, 06:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,328
Posted By Don in E Texas
I use Verizon --- daughter uses some other...

I use Verizon --- daughter uses some other service -- both worked just fine. But I'd venture a guess we are accessing the same tower. I don't think there are different towers for all the various...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-10-2003, 08:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,261
Posted By Don in E Texas
Wonderful pictures --- thanks for sharing!! ...

Wonderful pictures --- thanks for sharing!!

John ---- the Region 9 Ralley in S Texas was the first time we ever used our Airstream. We had just purchased it in S Texas - had it stored in the lot...
Forum: Our Community 08-10-2003, 07:58 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,091
Posted By Don in E Texas
John -- you mentioned you have 4 tons of a/c ---...

John -- you mentioned you have 4 tons of a/c --- was that a typo?
I have a brand new Carrier 15,000 BTU in our 31' --- sun hitting the side of it and near 100 outside, the a/c was doing OK, but the...
Forum: Our Community 08-10-2003, 07:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,328
Posted By Don in E Texas
Thanks for the detailed explaination re: Cell...

Thanks for the detailed explaination re: Cell Phones --- what ever happened to Oatmeal boxes and string?

Camping in Texas State Park. We left Friday for Lake Tawakini State Park - temp in the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-08-2003, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By Don in E Texas
Hope your recent trip is the first of many happy...

Hope your recent trip is the first of many happy outings.

I also noted you have problems with awnings. I thought I was "The Lone Ranger" and the only one that had problems with it. Been thinking...
Forum: Our Community 08-08-2003, 08:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,328
Posted By Don in E Texas
It does not need to be a State Park. My cell...

It does not need to be a State Park.

My cell phone will not work from my home. If I travel 1/2 mile in either direction (road in front of our home), it will work. While in Northern NM at the...
Forum: Our Community 08-07-2003, 05:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,287
Posted By Don in E Texas
Re: Questions

Having just purchased our first AirStream

Hope you have many happy miles/trips in your new AS!!


1) I am interested in how you go about hanging items on the walls

Walls are curved, so I...
Forum: On The Road... 08-03-2003, 05:04 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,332
Posted By Don in E Texas
Our trailer was first sold by a dealer in NJ - ...

Our trailer was first sold by a dealer in NJ - - we plan to travel this fall to NY State, near NJ, so my wife can attend her 50th class reunion in NJ. (Englewood) Looks like better RV facilities...
Forum: Our Community 08-03-2003, 04:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,851
Posted By Don in E Texas
My ex-Greyhound bus is a 1976 model --- the...

My ex-Greyhound bus is a 1976 model --- the conversion to a motorhome was finished in 1999. When someone asks about the age/vintage of our motorhome I say "1999". No lie as far as I'm concerned.
...
Forum: Our Community 08-02-2003, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,490
Posted By Don in E Texas
Yep, have an outlet for our trailer, too --- 20...

Yep, have an outlet for our trailer, too --- 20 Amp (I already had a 20A circuit breaker and #12 wire - handles a/c just fine). Had the a/c turned "on" while installing the new carpet. Also keeps...
Forum: Our Community 08-01-2003, 05:09 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,446
Posted By Don in E Texas
Do any of you remember the Mojave Forest here in...

Do any of you remember the Mojave Forest here in the US? Once a group of woodturners were turned loose, it is now known as the Mojave Desert.
Attached is a photo of a 14" platter turned from Maple...
Forum: Our Community 08-01-2003, 04:57 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 153,486
Posted By Don in E Texas
Pumpkin is the name given to ALL the rigs on the...

Pumpkin is the name given to ALL the rigs on the road by Schnieder Truck ---- so I want to stay away from that one <g>.. Think it will be "Mountain Ghost" --- sure does a GREAT job in the mountains....
Forum: Our Community 07-30-2003, 02:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,392
Posted By Don in E Texas
Dave - hope you have MANY happy miles traveling...

Dave - hope you have MANY happy miles traveling with your new trailer.

Happy trails

:cool:
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-30-2003, 02:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,067
Posted By Don in E Texas
Shari: Does French Toast come with VAC...

Shari:

Does French Toast come with VAC gatherings ?

don
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-30-2003, 11:24 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,067
Posted By Don in E Texas
I feel the WBCCI was and is mainly designed for...

I feel the WBCCI was and is mainly designed for folks to gather together and travel - like S Africa to Egypt, or across Canada - or "follow the Lewis and Clark trail" --- and if you are interested...
Forum: Our Community 07-30-2003, 04:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,392
Posted By Don in E Texas
We got another one!!! WELCOME!!! Don

We got another one!!!

WELCOME!!!


Don
Forum: Our Community 07-29-2003, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,310
Posted By Don in E Texas
Prior to entering the scales, go into the office...

Prior to entering the scales, go into the office and talk to the person that will check the weight - tell him/her what you want to do. Prevents confusion (what the %(^(^ is that dude doing?).

I'd...
Forum: Our Community 07-26-2003, 07:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,627
Posted By Don in E Texas
Hmmm. Walnut, you say? I'll be right over and...

Hmmm. Walnut, you say? I'll be right over and trim some limbs off -- I love to turn Walnut.

Don

(one of many hobbies: woodturning.):D
Forum: Our Community 07-25-2003, 05:11 AM
Replies: 650
Views: 153,486
Posted By Don in E Texas
Still working on a name for our TT. Our bus...

Still working on a name for our TT.

Our bus conversion (40' ex-Greyhound bus) is called "The Pour Haus" -- one of my many hobbies is homebrewing beer hence the "Pour" plus the 'play on words':...
Forum: Our Community 07-21-2003, 10:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,400
Posted By Don in E Texas
Thanks, John. I need an updated list myself ---...

Thanks, John. I need an updated list myself --- we use Flying J while on the road all the time. No hassle, can have a nice meal, and get back on the road.

Truck/engine noise is music to my ears;...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-19-2003, 11:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,934
Posted By Don in E Texas
C-119 over Alaska. Small world, I too, flew over...

C-119 over Alaska. Small world, I too, flew over Alaska in a C-119 (I was a Loadmaster)--- ---

Size does matter. The Alaska Pipe Line --- will be used to transport ice from Alaska to chill our...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 07-18-2003, 05:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 7,315
Posted By Don in E Texas
Count us in. Pat and Don (Dixie and Daisy,...

Count us in.

Pat and Don
(Dixie and Daisy, too)
Big Orange Truck:cool:
Forum: Our Community 07-17-2003, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,538
Posted By Don in E Texas
Hmmm. I posted the same question on the 13th on...

Hmmm. I posted the same question on the 13th on the Rally Zone area of this forum - rec'd one response (thanks). I guess I don't know what area to post to??

Whatever :(

We're signed up,...
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