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Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 05-13-2012, 06:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,093
Posted By Whirlaway
I installed warm white led strip lights with a transformer for when I am on AC.

I now realize on solar power the "transformer block" takes too much power for my inverter. For my existing batteries and inverter which will be upgraded shortly.

If I want to wire them directly to...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 12-24-2011, 07:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,973
Posted By Whirlaway
Thanks for the info,

That sounds like a great price.
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 12-23-2011, 09:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,973
Posted By Whirlaway
Could you describe what brand and type lighting this is ?

Looks great please tell us more about what type of lighting it is...
Rope, flexible, LED and color temp?

Many Thanks,

Lin.
Forum: On The Road... 12-21-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,831
Posted By Whirlaway
Thank you that helps a lot!

It is so nice to hear from people who actually camp at an area!

Many times I am terribly disappointed from CG's websites.

Happy Holidays!

Lin
Forum: On The Road... 12-20-2011, 07:08 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,831
Posted By Whirlaway
Can anyone make recommendations on the Primative sites up on the Skyline Drive?

When you look at the sites on the "ridge" does anyone have any suggestions from staying up there?

Many thanks,

Lin.
Forum: Tires 11-27-2011, 01:50 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 25,877
Posted By Whirlaway
Thank you.

Gene, Silver Goose, and other posters to this thread,
Thank you for all the questions and answers, this subject is so confusing.
There are so many different tires out there. Without reading this...
Forum: Tires 11-27-2011, 08:15 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 25,877
Posted By Whirlaway
Could you please explain what "zero" offset means?

[QUOTE=CrawfordGene;1076530]We changed to 16" Michelin LTX tires a couple of years ago and are very happy with them. We now have something like 24,000 miles on them and they are wearing much better...
Forum: On The Road... 11-27-2011, 07:43 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,335
Posted By Whirlaway
Thank YOU!!!!

That's exactly what I was looking for places you have actually stayed at and love!!! They all look good in the book when it's 20 out and snowing.

Many thanks,
Forum: Tires 11-26-2011, 07:57 AM
Replies: 125
Views: 25,877
Posted By Whirlaway
I have 15" my AS and wanted to know what's the advantage of changing to 16"?

I have to tell you this forum is the greatest thing, next to being on the road and looking in your mirror and seeing your Airstream behind you!!!

I have been reading all the Tire posts the past...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-25-2011, 12:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,143
Posted By Whirlaway
Transfer Switch for all interior outlets

Two weeks ago I just added the transfer switch, after a fellow AS'er told me about it. I had gone all year plugging into the two AC outlets, I had installed in the bedroom near the inverter. A big...
Forum: On The Road... 11-25-2011, 11:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,020
Posted By Whirlaway
Fantastic I will watch this when it's snowing here in New England!

You did a beautiful story board!

Many thanks,
Forum: Tires 11-24-2011, 09:53 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 32,834
Posted By Whirlaway
Now that was so simple!

Thanks!
Forum: Tires 11-24-2011, 09:33 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 32,834
Posted By Whirlaway
Basic question? Tires 101

Happy Thanksgiving to ALL!

First off thank you for starting this thread since I need new tires on my
AS 27. I have some beginnings of dry rot on one side wall.

However after reading all these...
Forum: On The Road... 11-24-2011, 07:33 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 8,335
Posted By Whirlaway
Can you recommend some state parks in FL that you like?

Considering a Florida trip normally I go to Charleston SC but it's not warm enough for me these days. I like being on the water or real close.

Many thanks,
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 11-20-2011, 10:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,409
Posted By Whirlaway
After traveling with antifreeze in your pipes do you add more when you arrive?

My RV tech suggests putting a cup of antifreeze in each trap after you add it to the lines.

If you travel and stop do you add more if you are not de-winterizing?

I am considering going from New...
Forum: Trailer Values 04-23-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,450
Posted By Whirlaway
Try Colonial Airstream they have new and prior owned

I bought mine at Colonial NJ -- They are all about customer service
and great to work with.

I would highly recommend them!

Good luck,

Lin.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-24-2011, 12:26 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,984
Posted By Whirlaway
I would like to build just a "roof" over it so I do not have to shovel the snow off

Has anyone build just a "roof" over there's I have watched some people on the forum build very elaborate set ups. We got so much snow this year in
New England I am afraid to go with the "metal" RV...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 03-06-2011, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,587
Posted By Whirlaway
It just started to rain hard...and

I let the doggie out and walked over to the AS to pop my head in.

I had to check and make sure there were no leaks...

I guess we are all the same...wondering

Lin
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-27-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,693
Posted By Whirlaway
Thanks 2 Air for clarification I am having "SERVICE" work done!

You are so right this is a custom install.

Lin.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-25-2011, 09:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,693
Posted By Whirlaway
Yes, they agreed to do it with AM Solar wiring kit

I was very specific sending the wiring diagram etc.
Lin.
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 01-23-2011, 12:55 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,160
Posted By Whirlaway
Please share what size dutch overs which one for the bread?

This is all new to me and I am loving it! Please explain which size goes with what.
Lin.
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 01-23-2011, 07:48 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,188
Posted By Whirlaway
Smallcast iron mini pan for veggies when grilling

When cooking on the grill a small pan to saute onions peppers etc in a small bit of oil while cooking the main meal.

Like said before travel light -- I think everyone takes too much in the first...
Forum: Solo Streamers 01-15-2011, 08:22 AM
Replies: 157
Views: 46,397
Posted By Whirlaway
I know there are other "singles" out there...

But it seems they are all doing their own thing.

I wish we could coordinate and have a "singles" rally sometime in the
future!

I will coordinate it if anyone is interested or has any...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 01-10-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 16,044
Posted By Whirlaway
This is fantastic you have Lehman's on there!!!!

Thanks for all the hard work here. I hope the weather holds and I can make this event.

Lin.
Forum: On The Road... 01-09-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,330
Posted By Whirlaway
This is a wonderful thread I hope more people post their favorite areas!

It is so great to hear other AS'ers views on places they actually go to and like vs. reading about an area in a book or guide.

It is so helpful.

Please keep them coming!

Lin.
Forum: Boondocking 12-26-2010, 06:57 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 16,846
Posted By Whirlaway
The best part of this thread is everyone is thinking about what they would do!

What I like about this thread is it has many people who would not carry a "G" thinking about what they would do in the dark when they hear that bang on the trailer door or window.

This is...
Forum: The Pet Forum 12-23-2010, 08:46 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,804
Posted By Whirlaway
Gracie looking out at Half Moon Pond VT

Gracie looking for Birds!
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-14-2010, 10:49 PM
Replies: 183
Views: 28,631
Posted By Whirlaway
Well you all inspired me to pull my AS apart to find out why I had very little heat

After spending the weekend on my side, back and belly trying to figure out this heating, I am more confused now. There seems no reasoning why the heat blasts the living space then there's no or...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-10-2010, 08:00 AM
Replies: 183
Views: 28,631
Posted By Whirlaway
2 Air where do you install the cat in the bedroom?

2 Air where do you install the vented cat in the bedroom?
How high up off the floor? And where do you vent it? I read the
info on the site and there are multiple options for venting it?

Did...
Forum: Full-Timing 12-08-2010, 02:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,236
Posted By Whirlaway
I am preparing to go full time in my mind...

I have a post it note on the kitchen cabinet that says, Full Time...do you really need this? I too love to read and the Kindle is the greatest!

When you start looking at all your "stuff" as could...
Forum: Tires 12-05-2010, 11:35 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 39,508
Posted By Whirlaway
2 Air what do you run on your AS?

Would you kindly tell us what you run?
Lin
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-01-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,693
Posted By Whirlaway
Thanks for the info!

That's why I love this forum !!! Thanks for the insight and I will call the factory to figure out how to specify the 10 gauge wire and non factory panels with the MPPT controller as well as one...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-30-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,693
Posted By Whirlaway
I was wondering if the factory will install other products on your AS?

I am having the factory install two (2) panels possibly three (3) and as I read more and investigate what is on the market I keep going back to AM Solar's products. (Thanks to 2Air's suggestion to...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-28-2010, 11:43 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 291,807
Posted By Whirlaway
AM Solar offers a portable unit.

Look to AM Solar.

Lin.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-20-2010, 10:48 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 291,807
Posted By Whirlaway
2'air thank you!

Thank you for all the valuable info I will start reading all the links you included. I had wanted to go with AM Solar but when I got the quote to
pull their heavier wire through the AS it was very...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 11-20-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 628
Views: 291,807
Posted By Whirlaway
Wondering if one (1) 110v solar panel will power your furnace at night?

I live in New England and would like to add two (2) 110v factory installed solar panels, I called the factory yesterday for a quote. (Still waiting) I am wondering from people who actually have...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 11-01-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,988
Posted By Whirlaway
I used silcone around my liscense plate holder. Help!

How do I remove the silicone from the AS?

Thanks,
Lin
Forum: Our Community 10-31-2010, 09:23 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 9,412
Posted By Whirlaway
I have thought of putting my WBCCI Numbers on the windows

I do not have my "red" numbers on my AS windows and after reading all these threads I am giving a lot of consideration to putting them on. Since to a non-airstream person they all look the same.
...
Forum: Our Community 10-25-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 13,009
Posted By Whirlaway
Has anyone actually bought or installed a GPS Unit?

This is a terrible situation...I am soo sorry for your loss.

I was wondering has anyone actually bought or installed a GPS system in their AS. I went on line after reading this story the "Zoom...
Forum: Solo Streamers 09-21-2010, 08:05 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 90,620
Posted By Whirlaway
Welcome to all the new singles!

I have been single camping since 2007 with a (very) brief partner.

My suggestion to all you new singles is just get out there and go! You will meet wonderful people at every stop. If you let them...
Forum: Our Community 08-16-2010, 07:27 AM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,037
Posted By Whirlaway
A older AS with a broken front drivers side window in Raybrook, NY just over the line

While in the Adirondacks going to Fish Creek there was an older AS with a damaged front window it was parked next to a garden center. I drove by it for five days and never saw anyone at the garden...
Forum: Our Community 08-05-2010, 06:50 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,566
Posted By Whirlaway
You start packing the cooler and the dog runs to the AS

My dog sees the cooler come out and runs to the AS and stands on the first step wagging her tail waiting for me to open the door!
Forum: Our Community 07-29-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,949
Posted By Whirlaway
Has anyone considered putting 2 or 3 foot numbers on the roof?

This whole "sad thread" makes me consider putting my WBCCI # in 2 or 3 foot retro reflective 3M vinyl numbers on the roof. So if you in a high rise on looking down or an over pass, in a helicopter...
Forum: On The Road... 07-13-2010, 05:42 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By Whirlaway
This is what I normally do.

However I was thinking of trying something new and seeing the sites a bit more do to the time of year, weather etc.
Forum: On The Road... 07-12-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By Whirlaway
Thank you for the info!

I appreciate all the help! Looking at it from here was very confusing.

Lin.
Forum: On The Road... 07-12-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,282
Posted By Whirlaway
Looking for a nice campground near Lakewood NJ?

I need to take my AS for service and would like to try a campground near Colonial AS. I was considering the AS park near Cape May but that's two
hours below Lakewood.

Does anyone have any...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 07-11-2010, 09:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,625
Posted By Whirlaway
Does anyone have the paint color code?

When I was at the factory someone told me it's a "Ford" blue. This was not a factory employee just another ASer at the event.

Thanks,

Lin.
Forum: Solo Streamers 07-07-2010, 07:58 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,902
Posted By Whirlaway
Love those San Juan Mtns.

I have fond memories of those mtn ranges from 2003 I spent sixteen days out there shooting. It's so wonderful to watch the ELK run along the road at lighting speed. Enjoy the moments!

Great idea...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 06-28-2010, 07:15 AM
Replies: 729
Views: 79,761
Posted By Whirlaway
The Bash was so relaxing thanks to Rob and his team!

I have never experienced such a wonderful relaxing event like this before.
This Bash restores my faith in good, nice, honest people who work hard and play hard with their families.

When I...
Forum: Solo Streamers 04-11-2010, 06:03 AM
Replies: 326
Views: 90,620
Posted By Whirlaway
Alumanpalooza 2010 Singles meeting time & date change to Friday at NOON.

Hello All,

Rich has updated the schedule to move our meeting time and date to:

FRIDAY AT NOON !!!! Tent location to be announced.

Any questions or suggestions please contact me.

Best,
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