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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-18-2022, 09:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,340
Posted By Brian Hobin
Trust Hensley

I'm not an engineer but with the Hensley there is no sway; guaranteed. We knew the owner, who recently passed. He stood by his product and the staff who produced it. Yes, we own the old monster size...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-21-2020, 09:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 680
Posted By Brian Hobin
Refrigerator

Hello,
We had our home refrigerator repaired recently. I asked the technician about the frig in our 94 Excella as it wasn't getting very cold inside. His advice was to take the fridge out and...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2020, 04:59 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,502
Posted By Brian Hobin
Florida or freeze

Hello, We have several RV friends from Michigan. We live in Ontario. Our practice in heading to Florida with our 30' in February is to carry several plastic bottles of water in the trailer and to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-24-2018, 02:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 995
Posted By Brian Hobin
banana wrap

Hello, would you be able to direct me to a probable earlier question in the forum on how to install the drivers side banana wrap? For the second time a truck tire tread smashed ours. I have the hole...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 09-01-2014, 07:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,188
Posted By Brian Hobin
1994 30' Excella curtains-- purchase?

Hello, the original curtains need replacement. Any suggestions if used or new ones are available.
Regards
Brian
Forum: Member Introductions 10-03-2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 249,522
Posted By Brian Hobin
The topic of a tow vehicle is a most interesting...

The topic of a tow vehicle is a most interesting science. Read articles by Andy Thompson of CanAmRV. The chairperson of the Ontario Airstream club towed his 30' AS to Alaska with his Sienna which...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-26-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 249,522
Posted By Brian Hobin
Hello, we own a 1994 30' AS that we used to pull...

Hello, we own a 1994 30' AS that we used to pull with our 2002 Toyota Sienna van.
Now we have a 2008 Jeep deisel. We thank Andy Thompson & the CanAm dealership in London Ontario for educating...
Forum: On The Road... 07-05-2011, 05:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thanks

I appreciate the advice and information that each of you spoke of. Thank you as well for your immediate response.
Regards
Brian
Forum: On The Road... 07-04-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,302
Posted By Brian Hobin
Finger Lakes Campgrounds?

We have a 30' Excella and would like to camp in the Finger Lakes area eg. Watkins Glen N.Y. for a week. Some friends will accompany us in the Road Trek.
Would anyone have advice on an attractive...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-16-2011, 10:30 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 249,522
Posted By Brian Hobin
Hi Laurie. A great resource for information is a...

Hi Laurie. A great resource for information is a dealer called CanAm RV. Toll free number is 866-226-2678. We talked to them for 6 months before we ever purchased our 1994 30' Air stream. We towed it...
Forum: Boondocking 02-02-2011, 05:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,053
Posted By Brian Hobin
need a route

Hello,
We plan on heading south to Brownsville area Texas from Eastern Ontario in late February. Is there a safe route thinking of snow etc. with some Wal-marts or flying J's on the way? My own...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 02-02-2011, 05:50 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 205,377
Posted By Brian Hobin
just a thought

Fromo the sound of it,
1) pour RV antifreeze into the black water tank.
2) blow the lines with an air compressor (60 lbs.)
3) suck one bottle of RV antifreeze into the line so that it will...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 11-18-2010, 10:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,277
Posted By Brian Hobin
furnace gas valve

Hello, Can anyone assist? The burner on the furnace of our 94 Excella is being replaced. It has been discovered as well, that the furnace also must have its gas valve replaced as the gas mixture is...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-18-2010, 10:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 820
Posted By Brian Hobin
Furnace gas valve '94 Excella

Hello, Can anyone assist? The burner on the furnace of our 94 Excella is being replaced. It has been discovered as well, that the furnace also must have its gas valve replaced as the gas mixture is...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-12-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 521
Views: 205,377
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thanks Gene. What you say is logical. The...

Thanks Gene. What you say is logical. The simplest solution often evades my mind.
Regards
Brian
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-11-2010, 07:18 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 205,377
Posted By Brian Hobin
A question

I am a little confused. We have a 94 Excella. When winterizing with antifreeeze should I remove the filter for the small drinking water tap on kitchen sink or not. Last year I believe that I removed...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 06-29-2010, 05:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,618
Posted By Brian Hobin
As events have turned out

Hello, As Events have turned out we still do not have the gaucho repaired. Reason is 1) I am lazily confused.
2) We saw a model with the gaucho out and two comfortable lean back...
Forum: On The Road... 05-13-2010, 09:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thanks

Thanks to each of you for your advice. It is appreciated.
Regards
brian
Forum: On The Road... 05-12-2010, 07:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,140
Posted By Brian Hobin
Calgary Camping?

Hello, would anyone have some advice as to where to camp in or near Calgary Alberta? We will visit our son for a week or so in June. Our plan is to travel across the Northern States then re-enter...
Forum: On The Road... 01-25-2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,542
Posted By Brian Hobin
Wow, thanks to each of you for the advice and...

Wow, thanks to each of you for the advice and suggestions. We have been to a few sites in Virginia and really enjoyed Charleston late last March. I have made notes of the above and will be talking it...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-24-2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,618
Posted By Brian Hobin
uncle!

Common sense prevails. I have checked our phone book and on Monday will call to get some quotes. My frugal nature was showing through too much. thanks for the impetus.
Regards
Brian
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-21-2010, 03:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,618
Posted By Brian Hobin
Hello again, 1) has anyone attempted to...

Hello again,
1) has anyone attempted to replace the cushions in that wide piece of trailer furniture that I call a sofa or that others call a gaucho.
2) if needed then, I will take the sofa...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-20-2010, 09:38 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,618
Posted By Brian Hobin
Oops. I pressed the wrong key on the keyboard...

Oops. I pressed the wrong key on the keyboard again as seen above. Well, thank you Michael for your creativity. A prior time that I spoke on line I used the word Chesterfield which few understood I...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-20-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,618
Posted By Brian Hobin
wELL,

wELL,
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-19-2010, 02:13 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 11,618
Posted By Brian Hobin
Gaucho or Sofa bulk up?

Hello,
is there a page or a web site that would tell me how to repair the cushions on our sofa or gaucho? Is it better to simply take it to a furniture repair? Of course with a person who is...
Forum: On The Road... 01-19-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,542
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thank you very much for the direction. My hope is...

Thank you very much for the direction. My hope is to follow up on this trip. We have some friends who did parts of the Natchez trace last year but they were not that interested in the War between the...
Forum: On The Road... 01-18-2010, 07:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,542
Posted By Brian Hobin
2010 March

Hello, I would like to ask for some advice again.
Overeach of the past three years we have taken a longer trip each year. (two weeks, then three weeks) This March we plan to travel for four to...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-13-2010, 06:36 AM
Replies: 575
Views: 249,522
Posted By Brian Hobin
Hi Gary, even two people over time appreciate...

Hi Gary, even two people over time appreciate extra space.
Regards
Brian
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-03-2009, 08:00 PM
Replies: 521
Views: 205,377
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thanks for being there John. I keep copying this...

Thanks for being there John. I keep copying this periodically for others and if the truth be know, for myself as well.
Regards
Brian
Forum: On The Road... 09-22-2009, 08:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thanks Bob for the information. Regards Brian

Thanks Bob for the information.
Regards
Brian
Forum: On The Road... 09-21-2009, 09:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 944
Posted By Brian Hobin
Alabama bound

Hello,
Would we be able to receive some advice on where to camp in Alabama for three to four weeks? A passing friend said to locate ourselves near Foley as opposed to staying at the Gulf Stream...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-13-2009, 03:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 5,295
Posted By Brian Hobin
car wax or Socar sealant?

Hi,
A couple we know have just purchased a 2001 25' Safari. One question that I have is that he was told that he could use a good quality car was on the trailer in order to prevent the aluminum...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-02-2009, 09:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Brian Hobin
Hello and thank you to each of you. Your comments...

Hello and thank you to each of you. Your comments are very helpful and useful to us.
Regards
Brian
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-01-2009, 11:29 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,089
Posted By Brian Hobin
May I ask here for advice?

Hello, We live in Canada and plan on taking our first winter trip this October to the Spouthern States.
One friend told us that they plan on wintering for the first time in Alabama at the...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-01-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 575
Views: 249,522
Posted By Brian Hobin
newbie perspective

One can find private sales of Airstreams at quite a reasonable price. Even though we purchased our 1994 from a dealer we have no regrets. We initially ppulled the 30' with our Sienna 6 cylinder van...
Forum: On The Road... 07-05-2009, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 997
Posted By Brian Hobin
Ontario to Montana to Calgary Alta.

Hello, we have had to change our plans and travel into a new area. Would anyone have suggestions as to a few sites or attractions and a path in which we can travel from Ontario across the Norther USA...
Forum: On The Road... 06-08-2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,856
Posted By Brian Hobin
travelling to Newfoundland in July

Hello, we plan on going to Newfoundland in July pulling our 1994 30' Excella. The Province is unknown to us but it sounds intriguing.
We would take only the short ferry to and from Port Aux...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 06-08-2009, 06:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,483
Posted By Brian Hobin
window caulking??

Hello,
the curved dark plexiglass or plastic window covers over the front windows of our 94 Excella are out of the aluminum frame channel on the bottom of the frame. I worry about water getting...
Forum: Member Introductions 05-18-2009, 06:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By Brian Hobin
sorry for my tardyness

Hello, I apologize in not responding sooner.
Forum: Member Introductions 05-01-2009, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thanks Bob, I will follow up Regards Brian

Thanks Bob, I will follow up
Regards
Brian
Forum: Member Introductions 04-30-2009, 04:55 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thank you, I will take a few photos and post...

Thank you, I will take a few photos and post them. Oh, the things that I never think of---- Suggestions from a knowledge base is appreciated.
Regards
Brian
Forum: Member Introductions 04-30-2009, 04:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By Brian Hobin
Wow, and thank you bob for your response. The...

Wow, and thank you bob for your response. The pictures left me amazed & impressed. May I ask what firm you went to for the recushioning?
A second question has to do with the storage drawer below...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-29-2009, 11:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thanks again

Thanks to each of you for your advice. I am doubly pleased as for some reason I wasn't sure how to get back to find my question and to see if there were responses.
In regards to the gaucho,...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-26-2009, 07:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,669
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thanks Bob for your words and the information....

Thanks Bob for your words and the information. You are still a little quiet though on approximate cost for those rigs. Hmmm. Thai is an honest thanks though.
Regards
Brian
Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-25-2009, 05:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,669
Posted By Brian Hobin
Would you know the price?

Hello,
1) Would anyone know the price of The "Sport" line-up which was introduced last year as a narrow body? 7'3" as opposed to 8".
I believe that there was a 17 & a 22 foot trailer.

2) My...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-21-2009, 06:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,250
Posted By Brian Hobin
Newbie -- not in the know

Hello, I have two questions.
1) we own a used 94 Excella. Is there a way to remove the oxide discolouration from the front aluminum panels?

2) The sofa needs to be redone. It feels like we are...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-15-2009, 01:48 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,187
Posted By Brian Hobin
curtain repair?

We own a 1994 Excella. The elastic loop material stitched onto the curtains that loops through a little plastic tab on a curtain track are all disintegrating. Is there a simple way to replace these...
Forum: On The Road... 03-15-2009, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
Posted By Brian Hobin
Hi Terry, after we cross at Niagara Falls is it...

Hi Terry, after we cross at Niagara Falls is it better to cut across to #81 or jsut head for #95?
Regards
Brian
Forum: On The Road... 03-13-2009, 10:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
Posted By Brian Hobin
Thank you for the Information. My wife agrees wit...

Thank you for the Information. My wife agrees wit hyou in saying that Niagara Falls route is the way to go.
Regards
Brian
Forum: On The Road... 03-13-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,193
Posted By Brian Hobin
Which route to take?

Hello,
We will be travelling from Ontario to S.C. next week. We must first go to London Ontario to the RV dealer and then will leave from there. I understand that if we head South from Niagara...
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