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Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 04-19-2024, 08:21 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 353
Posted By BessieB
I never got an answer when I called and called. ...

I never got an answer when I called and called. Placed an online order for a big item but pulled out of it when I couldn't get hold of anyone. Ordered a smaller item earlier on and received it. ...
Forum: On The Road... 04-18-2024, 09:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By BessieB
I see that now.

I see that now.
Forum: On The Road... 04-18-2024, 09:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,242
Posted By BessieB
Is that the area that they've been doing roadwork...

Is that the area that they've been doing roadwork in recent years? I had to detour through Black Canyon? What a trip!!!!!!
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 04-16-2024, 08:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By BessieB
https://highskyrvparts.com/sewer-hose-storage-carr...

https://highskyrvparts.com/sewer-hose-storage-carrier-round-tube-601544-02-601544-02


Now that you brought this up....... will this work? I sure preferred how we stored the hose other than in...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 04-16-2024, 08:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 667
Posted By BessieB
miss ours too

We lost ours out in the middle of Nevada somewhere. It was nice to have.
Forum: On The Road... 04-07-2024, 10:30 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,161
Posted By BessieB
Remember in the movie "The Big Long Trailer"...

Remember in the movie "The Big Long Trailer" Lucille Ball was cooking dinner while on the road in the trailer? Looked like a bumpy proposition.
Forum: Our Community 04-03-2024, 10:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,234
Posted By BessieB
exciting

So that is very exciting. But please explain their services. Enlighten me please.
Forum: Boondocking 03-30-2024, 10:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,168
Posted By BessieB
Boon docking the bestest route when possible

I saw and read this article. The best spots are those away from all the hook ups.
We mostly boon dock. But when traveling in hot season, those hook ups are necessary. Unless we are in high...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 02-08-2024, 09:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 573
Posted By BessieB
Ignition switch

If I remember right, we had to replace the ignition sale switch. And then make sure the batteries were fully charged.
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 01-08-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,203
Posted By BessieB
mattress source

The best advice I got from this group was going to a local mattress company that made their own. When I took in the old mattress for pattern, the fellow was telling me about making it reversible. ...
Forum: Windows & Screens 01-07-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,737
Posted By BessieB
The roadie fix it

duct tape:lol:
Forum: On The Road... 12-27-2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,745
Posted By BessieB
Jelly stone

My DIL and grand daughter stayed at a Jelly Stone in Colorado. We rented a cabin, but saw the sites for trailers. I would consider it for a night or 2. Some high end sites with fire pits and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 12-03-2023, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,079
Posted By BessieB
Furnace ignition

Been through all of this. Are the batteries full? It seems with us, it was the batteries that really ignited the furnace. Filled the water, and wah lah, the furnace ignited.
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-08-2023, 10:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By BessieB
Window difference

So we had a window with hardware that attached to the bar. Now we have a window that has the operating hardware for a window that opens.

Options are hang window and caulk closed?
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-08-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By BessieB
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-07-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By BessieB
difference in hardware

So here is the issue with window. The window we got was for function. Ours is fixed. So we were looking at the hardware, and none of the holes match to add the bar. So being fixed......... the...
Forum: Windows & Screens 09-07-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 585
Posted By BessieB
rear window install

we just received our window for the rear of our 1997 trailer. ( Thanx for info on Out-of-Doors.) Anyway.... ours is fixed and this window came with the stuff to open. The fixed window had hardware...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-17-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By BessieB
Does the phone even work at Inland RV? Cancelled...

Does the phone even work at Inland RV? Cancelled the order via their communication within the website. Also alerted my credit card of the cancellation.
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-16-2023, 09:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By BessieB
Gosh!!!! Thanx!!!! I checked them out. ...

Gosh!!!!
Thanx!!!!
I checked them out. Cancelled my order to Inland RV. Will do measurements to verify. Much better pricing.
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-16-2023, 09:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By BessieB
Nope, Never knew it opened. But the way it is...

Nope,
Never knew it opened. But the way it is latched? It lost its grip.
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-16-2023, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 480
Posted By BessieB
Rear window shattered

So however that rear window on our 1997 Excella is mounted, today it just shattered as we had it propped and were looking at the gasket and weather stripping.

So it appears it is a pricey...
Forum: Windows & Screens 08-16-2023, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,425
Posted By BessieB
Our window popped open as I was coming home. I...

Our window popped open as I was coming home. I didn't realize that it just pushes closed. So it seems it pops open too easy. We had gaskets and seal hanging down. So as we were looking at the...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 05-18-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 943
Posted By BessieB
We have a mattress company in Reno, Nv that has...

We have a mattress company in Reno, Nv that has been in business forever. Went to them. They made a wonderful mattress for our corner bed. Since it couldn't flip, he put extra padding on top. So...
Forum: Our Community 05-11-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,733
Posted By BessieB
Thank you all!!!! This has been a real enjoyable...

Thank you all!!!! This has been a real enjoyable conversation. I have learned so much as people explained the pros and cons of Airstream as well as other brands.
Tin Hut is now 16 years old and I...
Forum: Our Community 12-23-2022, 07:12 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,733
Posted By BessieB
"Like the carpet is places on the subfloor and...

"Like the carpet is places on the subfloor and they then build the walls right on the carpet."


Uh... My 97 Excella has the carpet on the sub floor and then everything built on top of it. I want...
Forum: Our Community 10-22-2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,733
Posted By BessieB
So I have heard that any trailers built during...

So I have heard that any trailers built during the plandemic, the quality was way.... down. And it is sad to hear that it even affected the Air Streams.
Forum: Our Community 10-16-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,733
Posted By BessieB
Well true....... but if one did that route, it...

Well true....... but if one did that route, it would have some interesting insight with observations and whatever else.
Forum: Our Community 10-15-2022, 07:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,733
Posted By BessieB
towing

Speaking of great towing, I passed a truck towing one of those off road trailers. It was swaying quite a bit and this was on a curvy downhill road. So yes, the towing is great and we get lots of...
Forum: Our Community 10-15-2022, 12:01 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 13,733
Posted By BessieB
Has anyone had Airstream and then went back to SOB

I'm just curious. I was talking to a fellow yesterday and teasing him about the quilt that they had just one in an auction. I said it looks perfect for your trailer. He was very vehement that...
Forum: On The Road... 09-21-2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By BessieB
More issues discovered

Looks like we will have to do an axle replacement. Fun, fun is on the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Forum: On The Road... 09-18-2022, 03:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 573
Posted By BessieB
Tin Hut Birthday

Tin Hut is now a quarter of a century old. I remember when I turned 25 with white hairs beginning to sneak into my scalp. I felt so old.
We just got back from a trip up to Crescent City, CA. We...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 05-30-2022, 10:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,131
Posted By BessieB
Interior under the interior film

So to understand....... My spongy finish which is shrinking away from the joint? In my closet I can feel the aluminum under the sponge coating and it feels like a glue So you all seem to suggest...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-17-2021, 08:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,878
Posted By BessieB
So update from our last outing before...

So update from our last outing before winterizing. Right before I got to our camp spot, a rock took out our drain valve. So when I got out of the truck before I went down into the spot, water was...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-04-2021, 03:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,878
Posted By BessieB
Thanx again

Yepper....
I turned the furnace on and lit up the water heater. Heading out this week and I have confidence with all the input that all is good.:)
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-25-2021, 11:07 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,878
Posted By BessieB
Thank you all

Thanx all. I am not a troll. Just have not really experienced a freeze while still having season left. My husband the first winter we owned the trailer did not winterize. Guess what? So with...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-24-2021, 10:50 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,878
Posted By BessieB
troll? Did someone say troll?

https://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pngkit.com%2Fpng%2Ffull%2F2-25533_troll-party-trolls-birthday-party-birthday-parties-trolls.png&f=1&nofb=1
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-24-2021, 08:19 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,878
Posted By BessieB
Quick freeze coming up

We have a 22 degree and 28 degree nights coming up. I am not ready to call the season quits cause we have a few more outings. What say you? Should I turn on the furnace? Or have a space heater...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-31-2021, 07:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,141
Posted By BessieB
New Shroud

New shroud is installed. Hornets nest removed also. Tin Hut also got new Serengheti sunglasses finally. After 9 years, the black duct taped hole finally came off. So she is looking mighty cool. ...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 08-31-2021, 03:55 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 484
Posted By BessieB
Converting from single Window Rock guard to side glasses

So we have always had the single window rock guard that fit our wide body trailer. Those are no longer available, so we have to move to the 3 part system. Soooooo....... there is no framing on our...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-15-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,141
Posted By BessieB
Shroud

Thanx all,
I did try to get a new shroud while I was in Pueblo. They did inform me that it should do fine and function until I got a new shroud. Just looks like a derelict. I did need to use it...
Forum: On The Road... 07-11-2021, 01:06 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 403
Posted By BessieB
Pretty much uneventful successful trip

Just returned from traveling from Nevada to North Dakota and then down to Colorado back to Nevada. Uneventful mostly, thank goodness. Lost a windshield wiper during a downpour and somewhere...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-01-2021, 10:40 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,141
Posted By BessieB
Results

So I found out that I can travel without the shroud. The closest one in stock is Golden, Co. Not going all that way. Just sure looks ugly
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-01-2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,141
Posted By BessieB
New shroud

Thanx. I am here in Pueblo now. Do you think there was any damage while traveling? No ladder around to look closer, guess I better go find one
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-30-2021, 12:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,141
Posted By BessieB
Air conditioner shell missing

Just got here to my son's place, and was looking at the trailer, and I lost the cover to the air conditioner somewhere. Have no idea when or where. Anything I should be concerned about?
Thanx,
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-04-2020, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By BessieB
Looks like there is a mattress company in Reno. ...

Looks like there is a mattress company in Reno. Will check them out.
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-04-2020, 10:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By BessieB
good thought

Hmmmm.... Nevada and big boats. Not sure that equates for this area. But a good direction to explore.
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-04-2020, 09:46 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 622
Posted By BessieB
Finally: Spring cleaning

So finally made it out to the trailer to get it clean and ready for a next adventure. I know, I know, I'm slow. But the year is not very usual.
First thing, soap did keep the mice out of the...
Forum: Floor Finishes 11-11-2017, 04:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,660
Posted By BessieB
carpet

I know. A majorly project to pull that stuff out. That's why it would have to be a "I can't stand it anymore!!!!" project.
Forum: Floor Finishes 11-11-2017, 02:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,660
Posted By BessieB
shag out

Get rid of the shag. When our carpet gets bad enuff it will be gone. I can see why the AS's now go with the solid floors. You're out camping and all that stuff that is tracked in and can't really...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-05-2017, 10:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,454
Posted By BessieB
Thanx 4 riveteers, I did find a plastic sliding...

Thanx 4 riveteers,
I did find a plastic sliding organizer. My drawers aren't as wide as yours since I am just a 21footer.
Got the organization looking better.
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