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Forum: Trailer Values 06-09-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,378
Posted By jalewis
to repair or not

From the looks of the damage in your pictures, I would be inclined to leave it and I would certainly not use that patch.
Forum: On The Road... 05-03-2016, 02:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,476
Posted By jalewis
Gulf shores trip

As been recommended, Gulf State Park would be most desirable for your destination. They do stay booked, however, so be sure to call. Fort Pickens has been rebuilding the entrance road and may not be...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-22-2010, 10:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,645
Posted By jalewis
NEWROSWELL, Thanks for the reply. I see you...

NEWROSWELL,

Thanks for the reply. I see you live in Bakersfield, so know about the grapevine. I have been thru there a few times, twice pulling a 25' AS with a diesel pu truck with no problems....
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 10-22-2010, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,645
Posted By jalewis
7.4L Vortec

Looking to buy 31' '97 AS LY w/7.4L. Question: does it have enough power to pull mountain grades? specifically the "grapevine" passage out of L.A. on I-5.
Any other comments on this moho...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-07-2008, 07:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,023
Posted By jalewis
Sky Light Problems

Fred,

Thanks for the message. It has been some time since I last posted. I sold my 25' Excella, and now have a 28' Excella (I should update my profile). I have two sky lights in this one, and...
Forum: Our Community 02-02-2004, 10:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,106
Posted By jalewis
Smile Airstream Campgrounds in Florida

Hi Brian,

We are in NW Florida, not south Florida, but invite you to visit with us at our Airstream Park on your way down. We are in McDavid, Florida, north of Pensacola. Our park is Mystic...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 12-29-2003, 12:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,023
Posted By jalewis
SKY LIGHT PROBLEMS

Andy,

Thanks for the info regardng new, thicker skylight. Mine is square, also. I haven't measured it, but you probably have the dems since you have created molds. I would be interested in buying...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 12-27-2003, 06:30 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,052
Posted By jalewis
Thumbs up WBCCI PARTICIPATION POLL

Eric,

The wife and I are new 'Streamers and WBCCI members. We purchased our unit used on Labor Day (03) and had been looking for quite a while (reference my previous posts). We had a friend from...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 12-27-2003, 12:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,023
Posted By jalewis
Angry Sky Light Problems

I've got a problem every time it rains, with leaks around the sky light. Were these installed by AS as an option or dealer installed or aftermarket by PO? Whoever did the installation did a lousy...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 11-26-2003, 07:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,761
Posted By jalewis
Scott, Kids are allowed, so long as they are...

Scott,

Kids are allowed, so long as they are kept on a leash, and cleaned up after (just kidding). True, most members are of the grand parent set, but we have couples with young kids as well as...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 11-25-2003, 12:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,761
Posted By jalewis
MYSTIC SPRINGS UPDATE

Hi Scott,

Just sitting here reading some of the forums, and saw your question. Sorry for the late response, but have been rallying @ the park this past weekend for our Thanksgiving rally. We were...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 10-29-2003, 11:25 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,956
Posted By jalewis
Thumbs up John, Been reading posts in response to your...

John,

Been reading posts in response to your new buy. Congrats, and I know you will enjoy. We, too, have a 25' Classic Excella ('99 model) we just purchased used, on Labor Day. We love it, and...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 10-22-2003, 12:28 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,434
Posted By jalewis
I'll add my 2 cents, FWIW... I, too,...

I'll add my 2 cents, FWIW...

I, too, attended the Reese Siminar @ the Region 6 Rally in Chattanooga. I believe the point the Reese Rep was making was that he had too much slack in his breakaway...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-19-2003, 11:06 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,568
Posted By jalewis
Talking Thanks to all who replied. I forgot to add... no...

Thanks to all who replied. I forgot to add... no runs, no drips no errors! I also thought I had a problem with my level indicators, as I could never get the levels to indicate below 2/3 full on the...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 10-19-2003, 08:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,568
Posted By jalewis
Smile Holding Tank Dumping

Just had a successful dump (my holding tanks)! I used my sewer clean out on the side of the house, next to the driveway where my 25' AS TT is parked. Beats hooking up and towing to nearest dump...
Forum: On The Road... 10-19-2003, 07:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,706
Posted By jalewis
Same here... went about 3k miles in one month...

Same here... went about 3k miles in one month back in the summer looking for a used TT. Some we found on Airstreamsfor sale.net, others we found in Thrifty Nickles in various parts of the southeast,...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 09-28-2003, 10:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,000
Posted By jalewis
Thumbs up Fantastic Fan

To ALCON,

I recently purchased a used 25' Classic Excella TT, and am in the process of repairing some problems as well as correcting some factory boo boos (maybe I'll post those on another thread...
Forum: 1997 -2001 Excella 09-10-2003, 08:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,849
Posted By jalewis
Recently joined... got my membership card a few...

Recently joined... got my membership card a few days ago. R U a member at Mystic Springs?
Forum: Our Community 09-10-2003, 07:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,050
Posted By jalewis
Insurance

I've gotten a wide range of insurance quotes for my '99 Excella... from $278 to $700. I've noticed on the threads that some folks pay less tha $100 per yr? Any suggestions/ comments ?

Jim
Forum: 1997 -2001 Excella 09-10-2003, 06:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,849
Posted By jalewis
Will try to upload some in a few days - Jim

Will try to upload some in a few days -

Jim
Forum: 1997 -2001 Excella 09-10-2003, 06:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,849
Posted By jalewis
Talking Search is Over

Well, we finally bit the bullet. After traveling more than 2500 miles looking at used AS TTs, we found one about 50 miles from us (ain't that how it always goes?) We are now the proud owners of a...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 08-06-2003, 10:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,170
Posted By jalewis
CB RADIO

Hi Toaster,

Responding to your question about CB's, I have a Uniden Bearcat model PC78LTW that I used on my MH. It has seven weather channels in addition to reg 40 channels. It also has an SWR...
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 08:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,103
Posted By jalewis
Thanks for the quick reply. Something to keep in...

Thanks for the quick reply. Something to keep in mind when considering an older one.
Jim
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 07:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,103
Posted By jalewis
Question Waste Water Tanks

If an owner says their '71 27 ft has a grey water as well as a black water tank, and AS didn't come so equiped (according to what I have learned about older AS prior to 1972-3, then has a gw tank...
Forum: Our Community 07-29-2003, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,048
Posted By jalewis
Thanks all for the replies. The Excella in...

Thanks all for the replies. The Excella in quesiton has been immobile for 20 years, used as a vacation home in Fl. Has original tires, etc., and my concern is a Hydravac system which has not been...
Forum: Our Community 07-29-2003, 12:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,048
Posted By jalewis
Hydraulic versus electric brakes

Looking at a '77 Excella 500. Owner says hydraulic better than electric! What to lookout for? Which system easier to maintain, and which functions better?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-27-2003, 12:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,945
Posted By jalewis
Another Tow Vehicle Question

I have a 1997 'burb, 350, 373 gears, tow pkg, 4wd. Can I safely tow a 75-80 Excella or Sovereign 29-32' through mountains? I'm a flatlander in Florida, so am not familiar with towing in mountains. ...
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