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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-06-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,902
Posted By sk8r29
Balloon fiesta second try

Ken J, last year just days before the Fiesta we had to cancel, fees paid and all. My wife's dad had a medical emergency and she flew back to North Carolina and I pulled the AS back a few days later. ...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 04-17-2013, 05:04 AM
Replies: 239
Views: 35,355
Posted By sk8r29
Ken, The check is in the mail, as the saying...

Ken,
The check is in the mail, as the saying goes. If you can find a spot for us we would be so grateful. My wife and I are retiring after 30+ years of teaching and we have never been able to go...
Forum: Winter Living 01-18-2012, 06:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,473
Posted By sk8r29
I lived in Bandon for 10 years and know all about...

I lived in Bandon for 10 years and know all about the winter storms that can hit that area very hard. I lived inland about a mile but up on a hill that overlooked the ocean. I weathered one storm...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 06-09-2011, 07:49 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,068
Posted By sk8r29
Pantry

We have the 27FB and love it. My wife hated the bed arrangement in our 19 that we had before the 27 and didn't much care for the sideways bed in the 25. The deal maker, for us, was the extra space in...
Forum: Tires 04-06-2011, 11:38 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,000
Posted By sk8r29
Last year I had to replace my Marathons on my...

Last year I had to replace my Marathons on my 2008 AS after less than 20,000 miles. Belts had broken on three of the four tires and my trailer does not get abused in any way: no curbs, no low...
Forum: On The Road... 04-05-2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,439
Posted By sk8r29
cruise mileage numbers

I just returned from a trip to Pensacola, FL from St. Petersburg, FL. For part of the trip I left the trailer at the Suwannee River State Park and drove without to Pensacola. I have a 2008 GMC with...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-25-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,925
Posted By sk8r29
Gene, One thing I forgot to mention; Mr....

Gene,
One thing I forgot to mention; Mr. Silverhorn said that Lithionics has the second largest stockpile of the lithium material for batteries in the US. Sounds like the company has made a...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-25-2011, 11:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,925
Posted By sk8r29
OK, I came into this discussion looking for...

OK, I came into this discussion looking for answers and everyone has created more questions. Good ones too, so...... I called a very helpful Mr. Phil Silverhorn at Lithionics and got at least some...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-22-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,925
Posted By sk8r29
Lithionics calls the batteries a Never-Die...

Lithionics calls the batteries a Never-Die Battery. It has circuitry that shuts down the battery if unattended. Just push the button on the top of the battery to wake it up. No idea about any other...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-22-2011, 06:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,925
Posted By sk8r29
They did quote prices and unfortunately I...

They did quote prices and unfortunately I neglected to write the prices down. What I recall is that the prices didn't seem astronomical especially in light of the fact that their smallest battery...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-22-2011, 05:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,925
Posted By sk8r29
Lithium ion battery

Has anyone had any experience with lithium ion batteries? I'm talking about replacement batteries for the trailer. When I was at the Tampa RV show in January a vendor had them available ?? for auto,...
Forum: On The Road... 03-17-2011, 12:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,070
Posted By sk8r29
Smile I vote for Portland

I also vote for staying in a smaller geographical area. If you're flying into Portland use that as your base and take small day trips. You can stay at the beautiful 1930's lodge on Mt. Hood for at...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-11-2011, 10:07 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 23,452
Posted By sk8r29
34' on craigslist

If you haven't found your 34 yet you might look on Craigslist Tampa Bay Florida. There is one for sale for $29. Not sure if that's a good deal or not.
Forum: On The Road... 02-14-2011, 12:09 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 22,668
Posted By sk8r29
Two campgrounds that I love are Bullards Beach SP...

Two campgrounds that I love are Bullards Beach SP near Bandon, OR on the southern Oregon coast and the Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern AZ. Because of drainage dips in the road I'm not...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-10-2010, 09:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,501
Posted By sk8r29
About a week ago I saw a '55 Spartan for sale on...

About a week ago I saw a '55 Spartan for sale on Craigslist in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. It was partially gutted with no appliances, maybe 30' and the exterior looked nice. I can't recall the...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 03-10-2010, 09:05 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,451
Posted By sk8r29
Thumbs up tow vehicle

We have a 2008 27 FB Safari and took it out West with a Dodge Durango/hemi for a tow vehicle. The TV was fine until we hit the Rockies going West to East. Not nearly enough torque to keep up with...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-20-2010, 04:25 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,048
Posted By sk8r29
more problems

In my litany of problems that I've had with my AS I forgot to mention that the skylight cracked around the edges in a number of places. This led to leaks and staining/corroding of the interior...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 01-20-2010, 12:52 PM
Replies: 2,449
Views: 538,048
Posted By sk8r29
Wow, I can't believe that after a number of days...

Wow, I can't believe that after a number of days I'm finally finished reading this thread. And it's still like a whirlpool, going round and round and spinning down the hole. When I started reading...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 01-06-2010, 12:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 901
Posted By sk8r29
Lost thread

Monday I was looking at a huge thread with something like 52 pages and yesterday and today I can't find it for the life of me. The thread was about corrosion of the exterior skin on new trailers. I...
Forum: Our Community 09-02-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,004
Views: 319,389
Posted By sk8r29
Wow what a great thread

US Navy 1964-1970
Petty Officer 2nd Class
Aviation Structural Mechanic

Served one year in El Centro, California working in target operations, (an aircraft bombing range).
Served three years at...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-12-2008, 08:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,799
Posted By sk8r29
Not retired yet

Wow, I didn't expect so much feedback from everyone. I really appreciate the responses.
Let me give you a little more data. First, I'm not retired yet and don't have an unlimited time for travel. ...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-11-2008, 08:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,799
Posted By sk8r29
New Airstream

Hi, my name is Jim and I'm a new member and a newby to RV's and Airstreams. A little over a month ago my wife Amy and I purchased a 2005 Bambi 19, camped with it two times and decided that it was...
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