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Forum: On The Road... 06-28-2003, 12:28 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,674
Posted By femuse
Post THIS ONE ?

POSTED 5/27/03 & LOST IN CRASH


Article on other fire safety hazards you might not have considered
https://www.rvaa.com/articles/safe_fuel_pump.php3

Recomendation for turning off all propane...
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2003, 10:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,038
Posted By femuse
Please, next time, post that earlier in the day. ...

Please, next time, post that earlier in the day. We will have our dinner well after 1am.

I did not know what I was missing, not knowing about such sites as:
"Trebuchet.com: For People Who Like...
Forum: Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 05-19-2003, 09:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,389
Posted By femuse
We have a friend with a big MH (not AS). The cam...

We have a friend with a big MH (not AS). The cam shaft died somewhere in the neighbourhood of the Washington beltway. A holiday weekend.
He fought with the cops not to get towed out of there. He is...
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,764
Posted By femuse
We were more and more confused about this tongue...

We were more and more confused about this tongue weight story when the hitch guy decided to make us a class V, instead of a IV. Still using our 2" receiver.
I still don't know about putting the...
Forum: Commercial Listings 05-19-2003, 08:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,781
Posted By femuse
I just noticed I let this slip by me, Maurice, ...

I just noticed I let this slip by me, Maurice,

I did not say "I know what I am talking about" when it comes to sway."

I did say (or tried to say, my english is sometimes muddy):

(never...
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2003, 06:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,764
Posted By femuse
After seeing the pix of the 3000 & the Bambi, we...

After seeing the pix of the 3000 & the Bambi, we were thinking about doing the same.
Increasing the tongue weight by 130Lb did not looked good, and we did not do anything yet.

Then, I don't know...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-19-2003, 05:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,345
Posted By femuse
If you have never used a black water tank, the...

If you have never used a black water tank, the thing not to do, never, ever: is to leave the valve open when in use.

Everybody makes this mistake at least once:

if you are hooked-up to a sewer...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-19-2003, 05:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,345
Posted By femuse
There is a valve that prevents vapors from coming...

There is a valve that prevents vapors from coming into the trailer.

You will most certainly have other questions, so you can check these Tips for newbies...
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2003, 05:27 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,038
Posted By femuse
You got the name wrong, it is Aluhenge Like...

You got the name wrong, it is Aluhenge

Like in the song:

" Aluhenge, little Aluhenge,
" Aluhenge ..... je te plumerai"
Forum: Commercial Listings 05-19-2003, 05:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,781
Posted By femuse
I have just learned that the hitch company making...

I have just learned that the hitch company making us a hitch as we speak, is offering us $50 if we help sell a bumper hitch, and $100 for a 5th-wheel.

Seeing the numbers of HH enthusiasts and the...
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2003, 02:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,585
Posted By femuse
Pick, I wish they could drive too. Have you...

Pick, I wish they could drive too.

Have you done a lot of trailering around say 514 , like Greer ?
Love to meet an Amish wagon on those roads, in the evening.
I love the story of the ones who...
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2003, 02:31 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,038
Posted By femuse
Ooops I hope that "Hunter Hampton" will not...

Ooops

I hope that "Hunter Hampton" will not object to my posting this picture. I did not know.

Mike told me he downloaded it from "Hunter Airstream".

:) Nice trailer, Hunter. :) We now can...
Forum: Commercial Listings 05-19-2003, 02:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,781
Posted By femuse
No no no. Just trying to be helpful here :D ...

No no no. Just trying to be helpful here :D
We sure don't want some misguided soul to make the same mistake :D
The facts. Just the facts.
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2003, 02:09 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,038
Posted By femuse
Oh !!!!!!!!! NO !!!!!!!!!!! We came close I...

Oh !!!!!!!!! NO !!!!!!!!!!! We came close

I thought we nearly bought that. Then, I realized it's a 25' 1996.

I don't know what this picture is doing in the pix gallery we accumulated at the...
Forum: Commercial Listings 05-19-2003, 01:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,781
Posted By femuse
If a tow vehicle is inadequate in the first...

If a tow vehicle is inadequate in the first place, a hitch won't make it safer.
We towed a 25', then mostly a 29', with a 1 ton van, close to 100,000 miles with a Reese dual cam. Never had any sway...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-19-2003, 12:47 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,872
Posted By femuse
Do you have a better picture? We bought...

Do you have a better picture?

We bought hangers for our 1971 at a neighboor's store specializing in drapes, but I cannot tell by the pix if they are the same.
All RV dealers have the same big...
Forum: On The Road... 05-19-2003, 12:01 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,346
Posted By femuse
I was talking about 3 events: 1_ the...

I was talking about 3 events:

1_ the original, in NY, way out west of Binghampton, just south of Rt 17. That were the pix is from.

2_ the story about the beer and the canon, was a relatively...
Forum: On The Road... 05-19-2003, 11:17 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,346
Posted By femuse
State Parks don't. Some private campgrounds do,...

State Parks don't. Some private campgrounds do, especially when it comes to permanent residents. We encountered one where the owners left the week they rented the campgroung for a show. Did not want...
Forum: Our Community 05-18-2003, 08:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,264
Posted By femuse
The back door of our van has a small dent from...

The back door of our van has a small dent from touching the propane bottles. That's what will contact first, not the A-frame
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-18-2003, 03:41 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,242
Posted By femuse
They say the mind is the first thing to go: Mike...

They say the mind is the first thing to go: Mike remembers seeing those all over.... cannot remember a single one though !!!!
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-18-2003, 02:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,004
Posted By femuse
Other alternative: " At the risk of getting...

Other alternative:

" At the risk of getting tarred and feathered for......." doing "unpure" acts....... :D we have not done anything to the finish of our 3 AS :D

It's like washing the car: ...
Forum: Our Community 05-18-2003, 02:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By femuse
Weight of Honda 1000 is 29 Lbs, I can lift it...

Weight of Honda 1000 is 29 Lbs, I can lift it with one hand (we have the 3000 in the truck)
Forum: Our Community 05-18-2003, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By femuse
Inverter I just saved this info from...

Inverter

I just saved this info from somebody very knowledgeable, Lou Schneider on the Escapee Forum. (we intend to follow his advice)

" I use my microwave on my inverter all the time. I have a...
Forum: Our Community 05-18-2003, 02:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,392
Posted By femuse
We have a Honda 1000i. We use it when we...

We have a Honda 1000i.

We use it when we camp at WalMart. We make coffee and run the microwave (not at the same time).
It will run a Sunbean 600 W (cooking power) with no problem. Bought it (the...
Forum: Our Community 05-18-2003, 12:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,264
Posted By femuse
We have done a lot a very tight maneuvering in...

We have done a lot a very tight maneuvering in our days (with the van, the lift gate on the truck limits that).
We never had a problem with tires. We always had Marathon, and kept them inflated at...
Forum: Our Community 05-18-2003, 12:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,847
Posted By femuse
We nearly bought one at the beginning of the...

We nearly bought one at the beginning of the year. It was a late 80's 34 feet. Located I think on the VA coast.
Forum: Our Community 05-18-2003, 12:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,895
Posted By femuse
We are in about the same situation. In 1996,...

We are in about the same situation.

In 1996, we moved to VA, with the intention to build a house....some day.
We have been living in a 29' to date. We have just bought a 32', but are not sure yet...
Forum: Our Community 05-18-2003, 12:13 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 7,038
Posted By femuse
What you always wanted to know about Thor, but...

What you always wanted to know about Thor, but were afraid to ask

I am not going to give my personal opinion. I just want to share with you what I have read on other forums. It seems that Thor is...
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2003, 06:29 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,346
Posted By femuse
I don't have a problem with that. But: I...

I don't have a problem with that.

But: I just did not pass jugement on somebody in a few minutes.

We, and a few hundred other campers spent 5 days, "interacting" with a few dozen people who...
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2003, 06:10 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,346
Posted By femuse
There seems to be some misunderstanding here...

There seems to be some misunderstanding here about the picture I posted.

This woman was not "mentally challenged" as you may think. She
just appears that way in the pix, she was just checking...
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2003, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,900
Posted By femuse
Check for a tool called an "Easy Out", same...

Check for a tool called an "Easy Out", same principle. But easier to find than a Snap On man.
You can find some machinist ones, all sizes, very good. Or some of acceptable quality at auto part...
Forum: Windows & Screens 05-17-2003, 01:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,366
Posted By femuse
Tomatoes: 1_ travel with not too ripe ones,...

Tomatoes:

1_ travel with not too ripe ones, let them rippen later

2_ use bubble wrap
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 05-17-2003, 01:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,116
Posted By femuse
I just happened to stumble unto that on another...

I just happened to stumble unto that on another forum, I think it relates to your question:

"I had the air bags on my gas coach. I was too cheep to spend the $$$ for that system [compressor], so...
Forum: Our Community 05-17-2003, 12:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By femuse
The "joy" of trying to swallow gasoline: ...

The "joy" of trying to swallow gasoline:

Years ago Mike broke down in the middle of nowhere, very intelligently tried to get gas up to the carburator by syphoning it, and went just too far: his...
Forum: On The Road... 05-17-2003, 12:22 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,346
Posted By femuse
I am a woman too, last time I checked. Motto...

I am a woman too, last time I checked.

Motto ? I don't have one. It's all B.S (Boy Scout, I mean).

And I say to all that ::confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused: :confused:...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-17-2003, 11:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,768
Posted By femuse
Your trailer dry weight is about 4400LBs, which...

Your trailer dry weight is about 4400LBs, which should give about 5900 max loaded.
I found number for a 1999 4.6l as 6100 to 6900 max trailer.
It's all pretty vague here. But if you try not to...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-17-2003, 09:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,997
Posted By femuse
I understand your point if you have children. And...

I understand your point if you have children. And even... if you leave the volume low enough so you can catch useful words only, like "accident, pile-up, bear", the sound is garbled enough, it's just...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 05-17-2003, 09:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
Posted By femuse
Here it is Bruno: Twin bed 4450 dry / 430...

Here it is Bruno:

Twin bed 4450 dry / 430 tongue
Double bed 4480 / 435 tongue

It's available Here (https://www.airstream.com/airstream/product_line/customer_service/docs/weights-1.pdf)
Forum: Our Community 05-16-2003, 08:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,563
Posted By femuse
Oh, so true. Even more than you think. :D I...

Oh, so true. Even more than you think. :D

I have available to anybody who wants it, the address of a webside called "Serial killers list".
One of my early posting on the forum did not go very...
Forum: Tires 05-16-2003, 07:31 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,463
Posted By femuse
Marathon: Sam's Club $92.55 + tax, mounted,...

Marathon: Sam's Club $92.55 + tax, mounted, stems, no "disposal fee",.... everything included.
And you can buy lifetime warranty for $9 a tire (free balancing, rotation,...)
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-16-2003, 06:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,997
Posted By femuse
We have a Cobra & have been using a portable...

We have a Cobra & have been using a portable el-cheapo Radio Shack too.

Over the years we had:

a trucker in IN warn us about a tire falling apart on the AS, warning of a fallen down highway...
Forum: Our Community 05-16-2003, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,456
Posted By femuse
I will have to disagree here. I have...

I will have to disagree here.

I have already posted (https://www.airforums.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=4451) about all the good advice we have received on the road from horse trailer...
Forum: Our Community 05-16-2003, 04:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,000
Posted By femuse
A few days ago, somebody posted on the Escapees...

A few days ago, somebody posted on the Escapees and RV Forums about a stolen 1980's Avion. Huntsville, AL, if I remember right.
From a storage facility. The electric locking gates had been...
Forum: On The Road... 05-16-2003, 04:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,900
Posted By femuse
On our 1971 Safari, we have a little knob, bellow...

On our 1971 Safari, we have a little knob, bellow the door handle, on the inside.

If you don't see the knob, it may have fallen off. Look for a little hole there.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 05-16-2003, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,519
Posted By femuse
twin bed 4665 , tongue 450 double bed 4715 , ...

twin bed 4665 , tongue 450
double bed 4715 , tongue 480

This is DRY WEIGHT. Add about 1500 for GVWR, that's what you have to take into consideration.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-16-2003, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,392
Posted By femuse
I was lucky to catch a few seconds, while driving...

I was lucky to catch a few seconds, while driving home around 10.30PM. So many clouds, I just got a flash of it. I had to make sure to keep Mike informed about cloud cover all the rest of the way, so...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-16-2003, 09:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,560
Posted By femuse
Thank to all. Quality of construction: ...

Thank to all.

Quality of construction:

Mike is a woodworker (Musical Instruments), and the few pieces of furniture he made are of a different quality, to say the least. He mostly works with...
Forum: On The Road... 05-15-2003, 09:43 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 41,363
Posted By femuse
I don't know the rating of were we are, but when...

I don't know the rating of were we are, but when we "go to town", 15 miles away, "the biggest town in 7 counties", we read the weekly newspaper a the library, the crime report is real fun: "call to...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-15-2003, 09:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,560
Posted By femuse
I already knew about the procedure you describe. ...

I already knew about the procedure you describe.

Unfornunately, it's good only if the trailer is parked.

My question was: what will happen with bouncing while trailer is in motion?
Assuming of...
Forum: On The Road... 05-15-2003, 09:08 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 5,346
Posted By femuse
3 acres of woods Pick???? We have 10 of...

3 acres of woods Pick????

We have 10 of mature woods, and 20 of 10 years old we are trying to manage, with a small chainsaw. (Husqvarna 350)
You should see Mike with his full lumberjack gear. He...
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