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Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-01-2013, 11:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 21,825
Posted By random 17
I have a 2008 27 foot CCD. Depending on propane...

I have a 2008 27 foot CCD. Depending on propane tank status and what is in the front of the trailer, the tongue weight can exceed 1000 lbs. My first tow vehicle was a 3/4 ton truck--A weight...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2013, 09:10 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,460
Posted By random 17
Nice setup! Are those the Thule bed racks?

Nice setup! Are those the Thule bed racks?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-22-2013, 01:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,460
Posted By random 17
Seriously?? The majority of statements on...

Seriously??

The majority of statements on this forum are opinion---that's obvious.

Why not just say that in your opinion, a smaller tow vehicle with an elaborate hitch is the appropriate setup?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-21-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,682
Posted By random 17
That's too bad. I'm surprised it happened with a...

That's too bad. I'm surprised it happened with a 19 ft trailer. That would be a pretty nice setup otherwise.

I've noticed the Range Rover hitch looks different. Do you know if they've had...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-21-2013, 10:54 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,460
Posted By random 17
Actually, I have.

Actually, I have.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-21-2013, 10:43 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 13,460
Posted By random 17
You won't pop any rivets. I tow with a 1 ton...

You won't pop any rivets.

I tow with a 1 ton dually with nothing more than the ball. Absolutely no problems for over 15,000 miles now.

Previously had a 3/4 ton SRW with anti sway/weight...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 01-22-2013, 11:14 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 12,647
Posted By random 17
I agree. The bottom line is that we all live...

I agree.

The bottom line is that we all live in the U.S., where lawsuits are a fact of life. Ignore tow ratings and the people at CanAm RV are not going to be able to save you from the attorneys:...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 01-14-2013, 08:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,269
Posted By random 17
I would vote for one of these: EarthRoamer...

I would vote for one of these:

EarthRoamer (https://www.earthroamer.com)


You can purchase one of the consignment vehicles for about half the new rate. It's meant to be 4 season and will take...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-09-2013, 08:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,968
Posted By random 17
I'm not surprised. I think Airstream...

I'm not surprised. I think Airstream significantly underestimates their tongue weights on recent trailers. The situation is made worse by certain designs. For example, my trailer has its main...
Forum: Winter Living 01-01-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,381
Posted By random 17
The skiing conditions were awesome for this time...

The skiing conditions were awesome for this time of year. Last week, they were phenomenal---powder everywhere.

I thought about dewinterizing the trailer, but in the end, just used the facilities...
Forum: Winter Living 01-01-2013, 06:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,381
Posted By random 17
New Year's eve at Schweitzer. I actually got the...

New Year's eve at Schweitzer. I actually got the idea to take it skiing from your blog! You have an excellent site and great photos.
Forum: On The Road... 01-01-2013, 12:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,437
Posted By random 17
I would keep in mind that Arizona this time of...

I would keep in mind that Arizona this time of year is actually not that much warmer than the bay area. It is, however a definite change in scenery.

If you haven't been to the area, I would...
Forum: Winter Living 12-31-2012, 11:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,381
Posted By random 17
Ski camping

Ski camping
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-01-2012, 10:23 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,338
Posted By random 17
I would also recommend seeing the people at...

I would also recommend seeing the people at Airstream of Spokane. They charge about $89 to winterize, and they can check for leaks at the same time. Highly recommend!
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-18-2012, 10:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,949
Posted By random 17
It would be difficult, but it's not impossible. ...

It would be difficult, but it's not impossible. There are specific challenges, but all of them can be overcome--And once done, it actually has the potential to sound better than most high end home...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 10-16-2012, 10:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,949
Posted By random 17
Unless you want to start down a significant...

Unless you want to start down a significant upgrade path, your options are limited. Number one, as previously mentioned, there are very few options for upgraded functionality without a video...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-10-2012, 10:54 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,187
Posted By random 17
I think you would be OK, as long as: 1. You...

I think you would be OK, as long as:
1. You drive easy and carefully
2. You have a decent weight distributing hitch with anti sway function
3. You do not overload your truck too much (your...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-20-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
Second update: I set up my old 'Equalizer'...

Second update:

I set up my old 'Equalizer' hitch and used it on my last trip up the mountains.

Observations:

The whole setup is more stable from the 'seat of pants.' Essentially no sway or...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-20-2012, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By random 17
Changed out all of my main interior lights last...

Changed out all of my main interior lights last night. I used a thin sheet of plastic to get the entire light assembly out first. Then I used a thin wooden skewer to 'push' out the inner assembly...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-20-2012, 11:38 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,051
Posted By random 17
Interior scratch on CCD

Does anyone know of a good way to get out a surface scratch on the aluminum interior of an International CCD?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-20-2012, 11:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,217
Posted By random 17
Thanks for posting. I was seriously considering...

Thanks for posting. I was seriously considering a Range Rover tow vehicle prior to my recent purchase. I talked myself out of it reading on this forum but could not get a lot of first hand...
Forum: On The Road... 05-14-2012, 10:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,490
Posted By random 17
It was 40 degrees cooler there at night this...

It was 40 degrees cooler there at night this weekend!

It is about a 3.5 hour drive through Payson without traffic. There is significant elevation change and currently, there are on-going fires...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-08-2012, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,517
Posted By random 17
How An Airstream is Made

Sorry if previously posted:

HowStuffWorks Videos "Assembly Line: Airstream Trailers" (https://videos.howstuffworks.com/discovery/4164-assembly-line-airstream-trailers-video.htm)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-05-2012, 10:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
To a certain extent, that has always been true...

To a certain extent, that has always been true regarding vehicles, and in particular, trucks. On this forum, the principle seems to also apply to hitches.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-04-2012, 10:49 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
'The belief that TV size and driver skill are...

'The belief that TV size and driver skill are enough -- virility -- is as funny as any assumption that people make. Feelings substituting for thinking.'

I'm sorry, but I'm just going to have to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-23-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
Just an update regarding the tow vehicle. I...

Just an update regarding the tow vehicle.

I have not yet made a new hitch purchase and towed roughly 400 miles on a standard weight carrying hitch at speed over roughly 12,000 feet of elevation...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2012, 08:48 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
Thanks for the information to all. Looks like a...

Thanks for the information to all. Looks like a hitch upgrade is in order.

Definitely want to avoid this:
LiveLeak.com - Car losing control on the road (Poland)...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2012, 01:47 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
Thanks! As compared to the 2008 3/4 ton, this...

Thanks! As compared to the 2008 3/4 ton, this truck has MUCH more refined steering and handling, even though it is a 1 ton. The turning radius is improved. They re-worked the frame and suspension...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
From what I have read on this forum, the AirSafe...

From what I have read on this forum, the AirSafe looks like a good option. On the AirSafe website, they claim this hitch 'practically eliminates all sway.' Wouldn't that mean that I won't need...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-15-2012, 01:32 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
OK, I just went through the manual. The maximum...

OK, I just went through the manual. The maximum rated tongue weight is 2,000 lbs, with either a Weight Carrying OR Weight Distributing hitch. There is no specific mandate for a weight distributing...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-14-2012, 09:44 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
Thanks. Good to know.

Thanks. Good to know.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-14-2012, 09:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
I was wondering about this. It is definitely...

I was wondering about this. It is definitely more stable than my previous truck, but I haven't been in a tough real world situation yet--i.e. towing at high speed next to a semi.

Correct me if...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-14-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
Thanks. Of the two options, which is easier to...

Thanks.
Of the two options, which is easier to live with day to day? By this I mean the process of attaching, weight, turning radius, etc. I didn't like the weight of the Equil-i-zer or the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-14-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,557
Posted By random 17
New Tow Vehicle

I went all out and replaced my 2008 3/4 ton with a new 1 ton HD Denali dually. I had been using an equalizer hitch but am wondering if that is necessary given the current tow vehicle. Thus far, it...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 09-23-2011, 12:51 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,240
Posted By random 17
Wishlist for Integrated Systems

These are some systems I wish were integrated into our trailers:

EarthRoamer XV-LT Systems (https://www.earthroamer.com/tab_xpedition_vehicles/xvlt3_systems.html)


XV-LT Systems

...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-21-2011, 08:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By random 17
Thanks! I had tried in the past to remove just...

Thanks! I had tried in the past to remove just the inner assembly, obviously without success.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-21-2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,293
Posted By random 17
How did you get them to open? I've wondered...

How did you get them to open? I've wondered myself.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-19-2011, 10:16 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 35,560
Posted By random 17
I would agree with this. My Airstream dealer was...

I would agree with this. My Airstream dealer was also confident installing a 2 inch receiver hitch to the rear of my trailer, welded to the frame. I now have a Thule hitch bike rack which I use...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 09-18-2011, 09:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,207
Posted By random 17
This is from a few years ago. Should be a lot...

This is from a few years ago. Should be a lot better with my upgraded stereo now:cool:
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-18-2011, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Posted By random 17
see attached photo

see attached photo
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-18-2011, 08:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,521
Posted By random 17
I solved this issue with a custom mounted...

I solved this issue with a custom mounted Playstation 3 running an HDMI cable to the TV. Audio comes out of the TV to the head unit.

Audiovox is the only manufacturer that has a single DIN blue...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-17-2011, 04:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,828
Posted By random 17
I just had my DirecTV receiver and Winegard...

I just had my DirecTV receiver and Winegard controller custom installed in the cabinet above the refrigerator. It fits perfectly and works via a IR remote control so that everything is clean and...
Forum: On The Road... 02-02-2009, 08:16 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,952
Posted By random 17
We stayed at the Durango Riverside resort last...

We stayed at the Durango Riverside resort last summer and had a good time:
durangoriversideresort.com | 970 247-4499 (https://www.durangoriversideresort.com/)


It is several miles north of of the...
Forum: On The Road... 01-23-2009, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,866
Posted By random 17
The Eagle View resort is a full facility RV park...

The Eagle View resort is a full facility RV park with essentially all amenities--small pool, laundry, common area, wifi, full hookups, etc. It is relatively secluded with some good peripheral sites...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-03-2008, 12:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,123
Posted By random 17
How durable are the new Airstream cabinets...

How durable are the new Airstream cabinets supposed to be? I went over some rough road and off road stuff at relatively low speed this weekend only to find one of my cabinet doors completely off and...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 09-02-2008, 11:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,542
Posted By random 17
Just had my dish installed. Works great. Now...

Just had my dish installed. Works great. Now able to watch football in the middle of nowhere.:)
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 08-04-2008, 12:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,577
Posted By random 17
I just happened to stop by Airstream of Arkansas...

I just happened to stop by Airstream of Arkansas during a trip through Texas and Arkansas and decided to stop by the dealership to pick up a generator. Gene met me there and took care of my...
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-23-2008, 11:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,799
Posted By random 17
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: 2006 - 2010 International 06-21-2008, 02:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,577
Posted By random 17
AV package

I have a new 27 International and can't seem to get the TV to swivel. The pull 'pin' seems to be stuck.

Also, anyone have any luck getting the aux input into the stereo to work?

Thanks
Forum: Commercial Listings 06-21-2008, 01:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,799
Posted By random 17
I just bought my trailer from Airstream of...

I just bought my trailer from Airstream of Arkansas and had it shipped to Arizona.

I am very happy with it and have had a great experience with Gene at that dealer. Very straightforward and...
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