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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-21-2024, 01:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,528
Posted By Wayne&Sam
When I couldn't find the fitting at my local...

When I couldn't find the fitting at my local hardware store- which usually has everything I need- I broke down and went to Home Depot where I found it. I bought a bagful.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-21-2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,528
Posted By Wayne&Sam
That's my plan- but I can't find the fittings.

That's my plan- but I can't find the fittings.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-21-2024, 07:46 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,528
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I use this filter, but I lost one of the rubber...

I use this filter, but I lost one of the rubber seals from the inside of the fitting and can't find a replacement. Does anyone know where to get them? Or a replacement fitting?
Forum: Member Introductions 04-17-2024, 03:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,047
Posted By Wayne&Sam
We first dipped our toes into trailer camping 21...

We first dipped our toes into trailer camping 21 years ago. We weren't sure about it, so we bought a used hybrid (solid body, fold out tent sides). We ended up liking it, got a 2007 20' Airstream,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2024, 02:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 560
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Good for you! We have a Rivian R1S daily...

Good for you!

We have a Rivian R1S daily driver and an Expedition to haul the Airstream.

We love(d) the Expedition! The 10 speed tranny shifts so smoothly, and it has all the 2019 bells and...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-14-2024, 04:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 284
Posted By Wayne&Sam
That sounds standard to me. I don't have a...

That sounds standard to me.

I don't have a roof vent for the fridge, I have the two louvered doors on the side. Propping open the top one makes a difference for me.
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-13-2024, 01:54 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,600
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I never mix fresh water and black water...

I never mix fresh water and black water components in the same storage area. I hope you at least connect the ends of the fresh water hose and filter so it a closed system.

But maybe that's just...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-12-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,600
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Just what you said. Leveling boards and sewer...

Just what you said. Leveling boards and sewer line fittings.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 04-12-2024, 07:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,685
Posted By Wayne&Sam
The best cleaner for electrical contacts is...

The best cleaner for electrical contacts is Deoxit. Pricey, but a little goes a long way.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-03-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,322
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Here's a tow test of the Cyber truck...

Here's a tow test of the Cyber truck (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p65i56obddc)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-03-2024, 12:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,322
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I said it had range, I didn't say it was fun!:lol:

I said it had range, I didn't say it was fun!:lol:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-03-2024, 11:23 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,322
Posted By Wayne&Sam
From the tests I've seen, the Chevy EV truck has...

From the tests I've seen, the Chevy EV truck has the best towing range so far.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-29-2024, 12:27 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,947
Posted By Wayne&Sam
We tow our 25RBT FC with an Expedition with the...

We tow our 25RBT FC with an Expedition with the Eco-Boost and tow package on cross country trips. We get 10-12mpg depending on elevation change and winds.

I find the downhill engine braking to be...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-10-2024, 03:38 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,727
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Good one!

Good one!
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-06-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,566
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Most of the popped rivet stories are about...

Most of the popped rivet stories are about interior pop rivets. They don't cause leaks. Of course an exterior rivet would.

I was ours a couple of times a year, maybe Wlbernize it, inspect...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-05-2024, 03:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,727
Posted By Wayne&Sam
People fret over this way more than they need to....

People fret over this way more than they need to. You probably drain your black tank sooner than any problem can develop. Unless you're flushing paper towels, you'll be ok.

At home and in the...
Forum: Winter Living 12-29-2023, 06:01 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 445
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I have no experience with this type of...

I have no experience with this type of dehumidifier, but the specs seem to indicate it doesn't remove a lot of water.

Maybe using your airdonditioner or cracking a window or two open will solve...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 11-05-2023, 05:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,963
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Ha!

Ha!
Forum: Windows & Screens 10-14-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 17,301
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Or a credit card, I keep a disposable...

Or a credit card,

I keep a disposable plastic putty knife for that purpose.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-13-2023, 06:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,452
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I mounted a fork mount to the front of the night...

I mounted a fork mount to the front of the night stand that's between our twin beds.
Forum: Our Community 10-12-2023, 03:51 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,331
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I don't fish. My wife , Sam, is a fly fishing...

I don't fish. My wife , Sam, is a fly fishing guide in New York and a nationally certified fly casting instructor.

We love our 25' RBT Flying Cloud, which is not offered anymore.

Beds in any...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-05-2023, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 951
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Apparently they don't make the 25 RBT anymore....

Apparently they don't make the 25 RBT anymore. Many of us love that configuration for a number of reasons. Maybe it's a collector's item?
Forum: On The Road... 10-01-2023, 04:01 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,152
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I'm so sorry to hear this. She was a stalwart...

I'm so sorry to hear this. She was a stalwart poster on these forums. My condolences to your family.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-23-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,296
Posted By Wayne&Sam
We FINALY got our Rivian R1S this week and are...

We FINALY got our Rivian R1S this week and are loving it. It's a little late in the season to tow with it, but we'll get to that in the spring.
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-15-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,489
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Micro Pulse works-sort of Which we have). See...

Micro Pulse works-sort of Which we have). See level is apparently better, but not perfect (so it seems, I don't have it).

I have just learned our tanks and usage and dump accordingly. Never had...
Forum: Electronics & Connectivity 09-15-2023, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 618
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I did][p'/;,mn't get my Voyager from Airstream...

I did][p'/;,mn't get my Voyager from Airstream (they didn't offer it then) but I installed it myself. The camera had a short length of cable with a plug on it. I had to drill a 5/8" (?) hole for the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-03-2023, 04:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,775
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I remember a post that explained exactly what to...

I remember a post that explained exactly what to do, and I did it several years ago.

That air conditioner died and I am having it replaced with the same model, so I want to make the mods again,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-01-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,843
Posted By Wayne&Sam
It's all going to depend on how warm you like it....

It's all going to depend on how warm you like it. We like to sleep cool/cold.

We don't run the heat when we're sleeping unless it gets way colder than the 40s. Kick the heat on when we first wake...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-01-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 504
Posted By Wayne&Sam
And always use a filter on the hose to avoid...

And always use a filter on the hose to avoid sediment clogging things up.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-30-2023, 05:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,157
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I've always used the jack point that is marked on...

I've always used the jack point that is marked on the belly of the trailer. It is clearly marked.
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-30-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,177
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I've had to replace the up/down switch, and that...

I've had to replace the up/down switch, and that solved the problem for me.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-30-2023, 03:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,918
Posted By Wayne&Sam
That's too bad. We love our 25' RBT FC.

That's too bad. We love our 25' RBT FC.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-28-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,172
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Or just use Blue Locktite in the screw. Way...

Or just use Blue Locktite in the screw. Way easier.
Forum: Our Community 08-23-2023, 04:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,879
Posted By Wayne&Sam
A tractor would work.

A tractor would work.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-23-2023, 02:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Well, that didn't work either- the compressor is...

Well, that didn't work either- the compressor is toast. Can't get a new unit for several days so we're heading home where I can fix it, not on an emergency basis. This trip was not meant to be.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-22-2023, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By Wayne&Sam
From my recent experience I can say that the...

From my recent experience I can say that the compressor will start but then shut off if it is low on freon.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-21-2023, 04:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By Wayne&Sam
It turned out not to be a simple capacitor...

It turned out not to be a simple capacitor failure but a crack in the freon line. These $$$$ units are not made to be recharged but tomorrow he is going to repair the crack and add a fitting to...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-21-2023, 08:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Found a mobile repair company who is coming out...

Found a mobile repair company who is coming out today!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-20-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Hmmm. Fan runs but compressor doesn’t kick in. ...

Hmmm. Fan runs but compressor doesn’t kick in.
Maybe my micro- air died and it just needs a start capacitor.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-20-2023, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 594
Posted By Wayne&Sam
A/C died.

I checked everything before we left for our annual 6-8 week trip to Montana from New York State. Air conditioner worked fine.

Day two and it’s high 80s and the A/C blows barely cool but not...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-18-2023, 07:36 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,211
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I thought the issue was charging LION batteries...

I thought the issue was charging LION batteries in the cold. Storage and discharging are not an issue.

I might be wrong.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-18-2023, 07:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I should add that you should set it back to...

I should add that you should set it back to "auto" when using the furnace.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-14-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 527
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Take the fan off "auto" and select a speed. It...

Take the fan off "auto" and select a speed. It will stay on that speed even when the compressor cycles.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-14-2023, 01:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,621
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I have an interior rivet at 1:00 that keeps...

I have an interior rivet at 1:00 that keeps popping. I think that area is just more prone to movement. I thought maybe the holes were slightly misaligned so I drilled it for the next bigger rivet...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-13-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,296
Posted By Wayne&Sam
We are awaiting our R1S.

We are awaiting our R1S.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-13-2023, 05:45 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,785
Posted By Wayne&Sam
My MaxxAirs came with stainless screws.

My MaxxAirs came with stainless screws.
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 08-13-2023, 02:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,785
Posted By Wayne&Sam
I"ve replaced a few Fantastic fans with MaxxAir...

I"ve replaced a few Fantastic fans with MaxxAir and never had a problem.
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2023, 06:10 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 26,238
Posted By Wayne&Sam
That's our style too. Although we lament that it...

That's our style too. Although we lament that it means we may no longer be able to stay as much in National Parks as most now require reservations that you need to secure a year in advance. I'm glad...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-09-2023, 04:06 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 73,675
Posted By Wayne&Sam
So you can't go two days of towing without...

So you can't go two days of towing without stopping to lube? Crazy.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-09-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 73,675
Posted By Wayne&Sam
Intersting. In the trailer video the rep says...

Intersting. In the trailer video the rep says grease it every time you change the oil in your truck.

No sway control is an issue for me.
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