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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-07-2023, 04:27 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 13,128
Posted By kfrere
Our 31’ classic is registered as “Moonshine” ...

Our 31’ classic is registered as “Moonshine”

We’ve lived all our lives in the Smoky Mountains where the liquid brew is important, and she shines under the light of the moon. So this name fell...
Forum: Community Polls 12-10-2021, 12:04 PM
Replies: 165
Views: 40,783
Posted By kfrere
My husband and I still work our jobs of 30+ years...

My husband and I still work our jobs of 30+ years but now live full-time in our AS in an RV park only 3 miles from our office. To drive my elderly, deep South, snobby mother crazy I tell people that...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-20-2021, 07:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,672
Posted By kfrere
Thank you, Titus! Opening the end, but not having...

Thank you, Titus! Opening the end, but not having to correctly (and, attractively) close it back again is exactly what I'm going to do.

Kelly
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-17-2021, 05:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,672
Posted By kfrere
Thank you! I was going to do that but am not a...

Thank you! I was going to do that but am not a pro at bending metal and not destroying it. Your suggestion to use the wrench to twist the screwdriver is just the advice I needed.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-17-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,672
Posted By kfrere
I’m guessing this will be an embarrassing obvious...

I’m guessing this will be an embarrassing obvious answer, but I’m trying to remove the shower curtain from my 2016 Interstate to clean it and can’t figure out how. Both ends of the metal track...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-01-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,476
Posted By kfrere
About 4 months total. Two months straight while...

About 4 months total. Two months straight while our trailer was transported out to Colorado for updates and maintenance, then off and on for excursions.
Forum: Winter Living 12-12-2019, 11:12 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 7,279
Posted By kfrere
I, too, have to disagree with the statements that...

I, too, have to disagree with the statements that these are not all season trailers. We live full-time in our 31' Classic. We are now into our second winter. We have no skirt, and we stay warm and...
Forum: On The Road... 11-26-2019, 09:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,643
Posted By kfrere
We still work full-time, but live only 3 miles...

We still work full-time, but live only 3 miles from our office in our 31' Classic. It rarely moves. We travel several times a year in our AS Interstate so that we can move quickly and get into...
Forum: On The Road... 10-22-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By kfrere
We're doing the entire route - from outside of...

We're doing the entire route - from outside of Cherokee, NC to the end in Virginia.

We live on the TN side - not interested in any of that this trip, but thanks.

Just NC and VA.
Forum: On The Road... 10-22-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 849
Posted By kfrere
Blue Ridge Parkway

We are going to be on the Blue Ridge Parkway in November - after the park campgrounds have closed for the season. We're taking our AI so we're shorter than with our trailer.

Can anyone...
Forum: On The Road... 10-03-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,614
Posted By kfrere
Pets are banned from Park trails for very...

Pets are banned from Park trails for very specific and serious reasons. Some people try anyway, either out of ignorance or stupidity. Other hikers take this rule very seriously and will report you....
Forum: On The Road... 09-24-2019, 09:10 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,614
Posted By kfrere
Actually there are two trails inside the park (a...

Actually there are two trails inside the park (a number of them outside the park) that allow dogs on leash. One is on the TN side, the other on the NC side. Because of the bears and other wildlife...
Forum: On The Road... 09-24-2019, 09:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,614
Posted By kfrere
Anchor Down is beautiful - if you plan to stay at...

Anchor Down is beautiful - if you plan to stay at the CG. It's pretty far away from everything except Dandridge. It's very far from Cades Cove, especially since you'll have to go through...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-24-2019, 07:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,461
Posted By kfrere
So last evening I was able to remove the panel...

So last evening I was able to remove the panel that is located on the outside of the bath wall, directly in front of the black tank. Using a flashlight I could see the space between the top of the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-23-2019, 07:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,461
Posted By kfrere
Sewage in van - what happened?

Last night we made sure both the black and gray tanks were topped off, then started pumping the black. Macerator sounded fine. (I was inside, husband outside.) I heard a quick noise - kind of like...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-21-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,566
Posted By kfrere
We have both an AI and a Classic trailer. Now...

We have both an AI and a Classic trailer. Now live full time in trailer and travel in Interstate. Best decision ever.
Forum: On The Road... 08-22-2019, 11:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 8,406
Posted By kfrere
Are you staying at the KOA in Pigeon Forge, or...

Are you staying at the KOA in Pigeon Forge, or the one in Townsend?

We live off Hwy. 321 on the Townsend side of the Smokies. We have lived here for almost 60 years. If you have any questions at...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 08-19-2019, 10:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,426
Posted By kfrere
In TN we showed them the how the description...

In TN we showed them the how the description reads on the invoice. Ours is a 2015 chassis, 2016 Airstream. They registered it as 2016.
Forum: On The Road... 06-21-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,933
Posted By kfrere
Actually, folks, all he is talking about is the...

Actually, folks, all he is talking about is the classic time share operation. We constantly warn our clients against the purchase of time shares unless they are truly using them. I could see where...
Forum: On The Road... 04-10-2019, 10:30 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,843
Posted By kfrere
We live fulltime in our trailer. Earlier this...

We live fulltime in our trailer. Earlier this year we had wind advisories of 65+. It truly got that bad so we ran for the bathhouse and spent the rest of the night talking with other campers in a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 04-07-2019, 12:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,344
Posted By kfrere
Our 31’ does the same thing. After many fancy,...

Our 31’ does the same thing. After many fancy, unsuccessful attempts to resolve the problem here is what we do. We pull the kitchen bowl sink plug and just lift it up and down a few times to reduce...
Forum: Our Community 04-06-2019, 08:36 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,963
Posted By kfrere
It's not the 31' AS that concerns me; it's the...

It's not the 31' AS that concerns me; it's the Ford Excursion that we use to tow it. I'm 5'3" (my husband is 6'4"). I have a huge blind spot to my back right - which he doesn't have - and once...
Forum: Our Community 03-12-2019, 09:39 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 19,974
Posted By kfrere
WARNING: Be careful when you submit the...

WARNING: Be careful when you submit the application. Read the "Terms" first because if you fill out the application, then read the terms, then try to go back to the end of your application you might...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 02-11-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,422
Posted By kfrere
Do you like the taste of the water coming out as...

Do you like the taste of the water coming out as hot? We've been living full time in our trailer using our tankless water heater since May of last year. (And, used it camping 9 years before that.)...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-30-2018, 10:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,884
Posted By kfrere
AI generator "the other guy did it"

In October my husband and I took our 2016 AI to Jackson Center for several maintenance/repair issues. One concern was our Onan generator - it seemed to be slowly dying. By the end of the service day...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-07-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 59,718
Posted By kfrere
https://www.airstream.com/community/name-registry/...

https://www.airstream.com/community/name-registry/

Easy, and very nicely done plate.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 11-05-2018, 07:48 AM
Replies: 216
Views: 59,718
Posted By kfrere
One reason to name your unit is so that you can...

One reason to name your unit is so that you can register it with Airstream. They scan their registry to make sure the name has not been used, and if not, engrave the name with your VIN on a pretty...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-19-2018, 10:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By kfrere
I'm not doubting you, but how long is your AI....

I'm not doubting you, but how long is your AI. Ours is the 24' extended. They can only do the service that allows the van to stay on the ground. I had to go pick it up for anything that requires a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-19-2018, 09:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,293
Posted By kfrere
Sprinter maintenance near East TN

We used to take our AI to Freightliner to service the Sprinter part of the van. They quit doing that. Local Mercedes dealer doesn't have a lift large enough to hold it so they can't do it. Found a...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 09-07-2018, 09:17 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,183
Posted By kfrere
My husband and I went the route of buying a brand...

My husband and I went the route of buying a brand new 31' "shell" from Airstream, having it shipped to Timeless Travel Trailers, and TTT outfitted it to our specific wants/needs. We did this because...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-15-2018, 07:52 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,082
Posted By kfrere
Dear Airstream: Actually, I sent my entire...

Dear Airstream:

Actually, I sent my entire VIN to Jeremy Allen in a prior email.

Forum members: It is not my intent to use this forum as my "secretary" for communicating with AS, but, it not...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-11-2018, 06:15 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,082
Posted By kfrere
They vacation for a month? My emails started...

They vacation for a month? My emails started early July. I still work full time so the time I spend trying to deal with this by phone is very valuable time to me, and the fact that I will have to...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-10-2018, 09:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,137
Posted By kfrere
In East TN we get similar hail storms (and,...

In East TN we get similar hail storms (and, strong lightning storms like yesterday). With hail that large - even in your house - it truly sounds like you're in a war zone at the wrong end of a...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-10-2018, 07:31 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,130
Posted By kfrere
You can't imagine how frustrating it is to live...

You can't imagine how frustrating it is to live only a few miles from an AS dealer and know first-hand that you can't use them because their service department is so bad.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-10-2018, 07:23 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,082
Posted By kfrere
Farmer Dan: my last email of August 3 was...

Farmer Dan: my last email of August 3 was directly to Jeremy Allen. Week later, no response. You must have an inside track!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-08-2018, 09:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,082
Posted By kfrere
Airstream - are you really there?

Dear Airstream Customer Service,

I notice that you have become more and more active in reading forum postings and replying with a message to contact Customer Service for assistance with the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 07-19-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,130
Posted By kfrere
I wish that I had known that you were thinking...

I wish that I had known that you were thinking about contacting Chilhowee. I would have given you a big heads up. On two separate occasions during the first 5 years we owned our AS not only did...
Forum: On The Road... 07-18-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,612
Posted By kfrere
Burger Master is great, but in October it's only...

Burger Master is great, but in October it's only open a few days a week. Check before you make the drive. If you are a coffee drinker then Artistic Bean in Townsend is fantastic! They roast in house.
Forum: On The Road... 07-16-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,612
Posted By kfrere
Just remember that you are visiting during the...

Just remember that you are visiting during the height of the leaf-peeping season. The park, and all surrounding areas, will be very congested. Just take your time, allow yourself time to get into the...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-16-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 5,373
Posted By kfrere
Our counter top and kitchen sink are one big...

Our counter top and kitchen sink are one big piece of SS, a pull out desk top is SS, and our shower is SS. Love all three. It has not been any more trouble to clean the SS than any other surface. Of...
Forum: Full-Timing 06-12-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 19,729
Posted By kfrere
When I saw this thread title my mind went in a...

When I saw this thread title my mind went in a different direction simply because of the type of law that I still practice full-time: elder law. And, we live in our AS Classic not far from our...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-10-2018, 07:36 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,516
Posted By kfrere
Slowmover brought up another question that we...

Slowmover brought up another question that we have. What is the minimum length of time that we can let the trailer sit in place without moving it? For the first time (because it has been in RV...
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 05-08-2018, 07:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,516
Posted By kfrere
Is this really "full-timing"?

My husband and I have spent the last year divesting ourselves of our possessions and selling our residence so that we can move into our AS Classic. We are not changing our lives in any other way. The...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 03-16-2018, 09:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,113
Posted By kfrere
We did that!

In 2008 we purchased a new Classic "shell" which was delivered to Timeless Travel Trailers in Colorado. (We live in TN) It was delivered with the windows and tanks installed (and a special port-hole...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-15-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 16,171
Posted By kfrere
Can anyone recommend a commercial solar panel...

Can anyone recommend a commercial solar panel installation company within easy drive of Knoxville, Tennessee?
Forum: On The Road... 02-14-2018, 10:12 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 12,280
Posted By kfrere
Some people are very kind-hearted and have...

Some people are very kind-hearted and have trouble saying no.

I was on the Salvation Army's Advisory Board for many years. The SA is available to any person anywhere in the world by simply calling...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-13-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,378
Posted By kfrere
Absolutely you can talk to your insurance people...

Absolutely you can talk to your insurance people without legal counsel - technically they are not supposed to do anything that is harmful to you. That said, they can pay out a settlement to the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-12-2018, 09:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,378
Posted By kfrere
This is just the attorney in me coming out - be...

This is just the attorney in me coming out - be sure to tell State Farm that the other driver was transported for medical reasons. This will put your "file" into a different department. Then, expect...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-02-2018, 02:33 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,184
Posted By kfrere
In 2008 we bought a 31' Classic. In 2015 we...

In 2008 we bought a 31' Classic. In 2015 we bought a 2016.5 Interstate grand tour with twin beds. We love them both, and use the one most appropriate for whatever trip we feel like doing next. If...
Forum: On The Road... 12-22-2017, 09:33 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,985
Posted By kfrere
We never have a problem getting a campsite. Why?...

We never have a problem getting a campsite. Why? Because we travel in the "off" season wherever we go. I realize that this is not the popular way to travel, but, we find that we still have the same...
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