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Forum: General Repair Forum 06-01-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By altamont
Yeah, I got the whole sealing program going with...

Yeah, I got the whole sealing program going with all the goop and the applicator. How Often do I need to do it??
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-01-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 903
Posted By altamont
Outside seam maintainence

How often should I have my seams sealed on my 27 FB? It was built in Oct 2006 so I would think I should be looking at some preventitive work by now. My unit is stored outside in the CA sun.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 03-14-2015, 06:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,180
Posted By altamont
Wheel Clear Coat

My 2007 Safari SE/LS wheels are losing the clear coat on the finish. Anybody else have this issue and what have you done about it?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-02-2014, 04:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,322
Posted By altamont
Adding batteries

I would like to add more battery storage to my 2007 27fb. Currently we have 2 AGM from Costco and they seem OK. I would like to add/convert to 4 6V and use them with my 115 watt solar system. ...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 06-24-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,408
Posted By altamont
We had the same issue with our unit. I found...

We had the same issue with our unit. I found that the trap filter was MISSING from the factory! I also found out that they can be defective. Make sure everything is loose so they can vent WHEN...
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-24-2013, 10:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 20,568
Posted By altamont
I would love to get one of these but it seems...

I would love to get one of these but it seems they don't want to be found. The Facebook page just lists some guy from the area and there is no website.:sad:
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-23-2013, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,435
Posted By altamont
Table Leg for FBs

Our 27 FB has the rear dinette with a wobbly foldable leg in the middle. Very cheap and my wife hates it. We went to a dealer yesterday (great Saturday activity) and saw the new units. They have a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-13-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,272
Posted By altamont
I just installed the LED's on my 4 reading...

I just installed the LED's on my 4 reading lights, two overheads over the table and kitchen and the scare light and step light. THEN I brought in the wife for her approval (she goes more for looks...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 12-04-2012, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By altamont
The lens didn't melt. The bulb burned out and...

The lens didn't melt. The bulb burned out and when I changed it the gasket had melted. I ordered a new LED from LED4RV which comes with a new lens, LED attached to lens and a new gasket. All for...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-03-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,272
Posted By altamont
Talking update

I called LED4RV today and ordered led scare light, step light, 4 reading lights and 4 undercounter units for my aftermarket lights. I figured I can leave any and/or all of these on for the wattage...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 12-03-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,576
Posted By altamont
My factory gasket melted. To get another one, I...

My factory gasket melted. To get another one, I have to buy the lens, which comes with the gasket. If I am patient, can I make one of my own?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 12-02-2012, 04:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,272
Posted By altamont
Adding BD time, more batteries

I have 2 AGM batteries and a 115 solar panel which serves quite well. I would like to upgrade to more capacity (been watching Preppers) and was wondering the best way to do that. I was thinking of...
Forum: On The Road... 07-30-2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,646
Posted By altamont
Camping at the Pismo Beach area

We have been able to carve out some time in September for a week in the Pismo Beach area of Central California. I am having a tough time finding some place to camp for a week that looks promising. ...
Forum: On The Road... 07-14-2012, 11:45 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,235
Posted By altamont
Thanks

Thanks to you all for your input. I am printing them out and making a itinerary. Some really great thoughts that we hadn't even considered. We are postponing the trip until April as my wife does...
Forum: On The Road... 07-08-2012, 07:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,235
Posted By altamont
We are taking 17 days but want to savor some...

We are taking 17 days but want to savor some special places such as Santa Fe/Taos, Sedona, Carlsbad area.
Forum: On The Road... 07-08-2012, 07:31 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,235
Posted By altamont
We are staying in Williams and taking the GC...

We are staying in Williams and taking the GC railroad and then heading south to Sedona for 3 nights. After that, heading south to Carlsbad.
Forum: On The Road... 07-08-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,235
Posted By altamont
AZ & NM trip

My good wife and I are planning a trip to Arizona and New Mexico in September. We are doing the GC, Sedona, Carlsbad, Santa Fe and Taos (she is an artist). We are looking for other places to...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-16-2012, 09:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Posted By altamont
Wow, Camping World must make all their profits...

Wow, Camping World must make all their profits off of service! I decided (actually, my wife did) to just leave the old power cord behind the panel. I pushed both ends of the cord into their...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-15-2012, 09:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Posted By altamont
I talked with Jim at Airstream technical and he...

I talked with Jim at Airstream technical and he said the fridge must be removed. 15 minute job for them, one hour for me. They sure don't make it easy, do they?
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-13-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,553
Posted By altamont
replacing Sony 19" TV, how to remove the power cord?

I have replaced my 19" Sony TV with a new Samsung digital unit. I am trying to replace the power cord from the Sony with the one on the Samsung. The issue is behind the wall holding the TV. The...
Forum: Our Community 11-16-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,159
Posted By altamont
We had 6 kids and had to suffice with a pop-up. ...

We had 6 kids and had to suffice with a pop-up. The AS a real pleasure and we use it to ViSIT the kids and 20 grandchildren
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-16-2011, 02:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,361
Posted By altamont
Yeah, get used to the admiring glances. Many...

Yeah, get used to the admiring glances. Many people will want to look but are too shy to ask.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-16-2011, 02:43 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 20,518
Posted By altamont
I had a problem with standing water in the...

I had a problem with standing water in the shower, even with empty tanks. After flushing out the grey tank vent (no issues) and the vent pop-off valve (no issues) and using a plunger to force the...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 05-13-2011, 02:23 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
Hidden. Found the issue when the flooring was...

Hidden. Found the issue when the flooring was becoming stained.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 05-13-2011, 10:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,629
Posted By altamont
The dealer showed me the IMPROVED way to hook up...

The dealer showed me the IMPROVED way to hook up the AS to the ball with a WD hitch. First, back over the ball and line up as if you were going to drop onto ball. Leave about 4 inches of space...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 05-11-2011, 03:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,629
Posted By altamont
We went through 2 Barker units, both replaced...

We went through 2 Barker units, both replaced under warranty. The motor would run, but nothing happened. The fix was to replace the motor "head" and re-synch. Dealer didn't know how to re-synch so...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-02-2011, 09:59 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 15,499
Posted By altamont
Same problem. Took it to the dealer who had to...

Same problem. Took it to the dealer who had to rehang door on shower and caulked EVERYWHERE! Problem solved. this was done 3 years out of warranty without a charge to me.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-19-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,078
Posted By altamont
1000 watt won't run my wife's hair dryer. Enough...

1000 watt won't run my wife's hair dryer. Enough said.
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 04-19-2011, 08:10 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
Same identical problem to us. Airstream did step...

Same identical problem to us. Airstream did step up to the plate and paid for underfloor repair and the fix (sealing EVERYTHING). They will NOT pay for the new flooring but we wanted to wait anyway...
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2011, 04:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,474
Posted By altamont
Mary, Happy to see you got your unit. I...

Mary, Happy to see you got your unit. I remember you coming to our house to look at our 2007 27 FB SE.
Forum: Tires 01-31-2011, 11:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,698
Posted By altamont
We got our black ones from Camping World and the...

We got our black ones from Camping World and the seem to be holding up OK after 4 years.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-30-2011, 03:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,040
Posted By altamont
Messed up again

I came home from vacation with pneumonia so I just parked the trailer on the side and went inside to bed (then the doctor). I went out yesterday to look at disconnecting the trailer and found that...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 09-26-2010, 11:16 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
I got my unit back yesterday and they did a real...

I got my unit back yesterday and they did a real nice job in fixing it. They applied sealant on the mitered joints on that back windows and after reattaching the trim strip where the bumper meets...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 09-20-2010, 08:35 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
Same model, same response. The dealer has had my...

Same model, same response. The dealer has had my unit for 5 weeks and just found the leaks. AS is going to do the repairs but not replace the vinyl. We have decided NOT to replace the flooring...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 09-02-2010, 07:38 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
Nothing official, just they found the damage and...

Nothing official, just they found the damage and will be covering it....except for the vinyl. I am having everything just put back in original condition and will wait 6 months to see of the "fix"...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 09-01-2010, 07:52 AM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
I got a call from AS yesterday and they are...

I got a call from AS yesterday and they are covering our repairs except for the vinyl flooring. I am so glad that they are stepping up to the plate on this issue, not because of the cost, but...
Forum: On The Road... 08-22-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 12,217
Posted By altamont
There is a state campground just south of San...

There is a state campground just south of San Simeon and north of Cambria. You probably will need reservations but we had no problem with our 27 footer.
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 08-17-2010, 05:59 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
More of an issue in Minnesota than in California...

More of an issue in Minnesota than in California but you make a good point. Maybe the design is good after all?:)
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 08-17-2010, 03:19 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
I took our 27 FB in today to the dealer. I had...

I took our 27 FB in today to the dealer. I had them take off the back molding piece to find, as we all have, that there is no sealant there. The tech said that there never was sealant there as it...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-26-2010, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,737
Posted By altamont
Drop 2

I took the trailer out to a level surface and started with dropping one link. I could tighten the chain with my bare hand with almost no tension. I then dropped 2 and all was WONDERFUL. We drove...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 07-26-2010, 09:39 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,145
Posted By altamont
I called my dealer today and I am taking our unit...

I called my dealer today and I am taking our unit in on the 17th of August. He has had one other unit with what we are all experiencing. With that one, they had to drop the pan to drain the water,...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-13-2010, 07:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,737
Posted By altamont
Good reply. I will check it out tomorrow when I...

Good reply. I will check it out tomorrow when I hook up. As you can see, there is not much difference in ball height between the 2 and 3 links. I will shoot for level and see what happens.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-13-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,737
Posted By altamont
How many drop links do I use??

I think that I might be using too few links when hooking up my AS to my 2008 F250 SuperDuty. I use an Eaz-Lift hitch with 1000 pound bars. No problems in 15k miles but wonder if I am using too much...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-13-2010, 06:11 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,394
Posted By altamont
If I keep my foot out of it, I can get 13 pretty...

If I keep my foot out of it, I can get 13 pretty regularly while towing. I find that regen REALLY drives the mileage down.
Forum: Our Community 07-13-2010, 11:36 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,400
Posted By altamont
Had the same question asked of us in Bend, OR We...

Had the same question asked of us in Bend, OR We just said Airstream and they said there is NO restriction for those.
Forum: On The Road... 07-13-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,228
Posted By altamont
Camping around Auburn CA

We are leaving for Nevada City tomorrow and are looking for a camping spot for our 27FB. We are being joined by 3 of our kids families who will be in tents. Hiking would be important but hookups...
Forum: On The Road... 05-05-2010, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,443
Posted By altamont
Thanks to you both

I think we will try Pomo. On campgroundreviews.com it got some bad reviews. It turns out they were from the same person with an axe to grind.
Forum: On The Road... 05-05-2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,443
Posted By altamont
Camping on the Mendocino Coast

We are trying to find a NICE place to stay for a week long trip in June to the Mendocino, Fort Bragg area. There seem to be lots of crappy places with a lot of full timers. This our 40th wedding...
Forum: On The Road... 03-09-2010, 11:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,117
Posted By altamont
Vancouver Island trip

My wife and I are celebrating our 40th anniversary in June. When posed whether she wanted to go to Paris or take the AS, she chose the AS. What a gal!

Anyway, we are driving from SF Bay area up...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-06-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 20,593
Posted By altamont
Longevity of Ford V10 engine.

I am looking at purchasing a vehicle with a Ford V10 engine in it. It has been used for shuttle purposes do no extended high speed driving. Oil changed every 3000 miles and has received all factory...
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