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Forum: Full-Timing 06-27-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By Chikusho!
I 'm not sure what it weighed. It's a 2008 31...

I 'm not sure what it weighed. It's a 2008 31 custom classic. There are pictures of it on Timeless' website. I'll see if the owner knows how much it weighs.

I forgot to add the washer/dryer.
...
Forum: Full-Timing 06-27-2010, 05:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By Chikusho!
Well, here's my list: LED lighting...

Well, here's my list:

LED lighting throughout
genset capable of running both air conditioners at the same time (propane) with access from the outside
separate compartment for hiking gear, etc. ...
Forum: Full-Timing 06-14-2010, 08:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By Chikusho!
This is good. Things to consider. "Noise...

This is good. Things to consider.

"Noise abatement, security, ventilation, heating/cooling, waste treament, communications; these are all areas where the current 1960s-grade design mindset...
Forum: Full-Timing 06-13-2010, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,146
Posted By Chikusho!
Ultimate '34 foot Buildout

If you had the opportunity to purchase a NEW SHELL (34 foot) and have it customized so that a family of three could full-time in comfort what would ask for?

I should add that the budget would be...
Forum: Our Community 06-02-2010, 05:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,067
Posted By Chikusho!
What kind of changes? Minor or major? ...

What kind of changes? Minor or major?

Flooring vs. windows?
Forum: Our Community 06-01-2010, 05:08 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,067
Posted By Chikusho!
2air Thanks for pointing that out. The...

2air

Thanks for pointing that out. The window behind the door is a bit difficult to see, but now that I've had a second look I can see them.
Forum: Our Community 06-01-2010, 03:21 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,067
Posted By Chikusho!
I've searched all over the Internet looking for a...

I've searched all over the Internet looking for a late model 34 but haven't been able to find one.

I'm assuming that it's $500 per change. Correct me if I'm wrong.

The wall coverings aren't...
Forum: Our Community 05-30-2010, 11:26 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,067
Posted By Chikusho!
That sure would be nice. Does anyone know if...

That sure would be nice.

Does anyone know if they can be custom ordered? The wife and I have been going back and forth with the different models and although we would prefer something smaller, the...
Forum: Our Community 05-29-2010, 08:34 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 6,067
Posted By Chikusho!
What's the floor plan? The windows seem different...

What's the floor plan? The windows seem different from the 09 version.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 05-15-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,406
Posted By Chikusho!
Thumbs up Similar if not the same as Japanese Immigration...

Similar if not the same as Japanese Immigration Law.
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-24-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 35,943
Posted By Chikusho!
30FB work in progress

I have been busy with work but have been able to do a little bit of work on my rendition of the 30FB.

If you look at my profile you can see four current jpgs.
Forum: Full-Timing 04-09-2010, 11:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By Chikusho!
Thanks jmtandem, I'll see if I can find more info...

Thanks jmtandem, I'll see if I can find more info on the area.

redhawkerII thanks for the link, I'll do some more research.
Forum: Full-Timing 04-06-2010, 02:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,280
Posted By Chikusho!
Full-timing in San Francisco area

I may be jumping the gun, but does anyone have an ideas on where to park full-time in the San Francisco area? Would like to keep the commute to less than two hours round trip. I realize that rent is...
Forum: Trailer Values 03-27-2010, 06:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,640
Posted By Chikusho!
Well I guess someone is gullible enough to pay...

Well I guess someone is gullible enough to pay that much. I just checked the consignment website. Apparently they have sold it. I guess I will be looking at another model. Can't wait to tell the...
Forum: Trailer Values 03-27-2010, 06:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,640
Posted By Chikusho!
I meant that as a joke. Negotiating is based off...

I meant that as a joke. Negotiating is based off what the market value is at the moment. $62 thousand is a lot more than most people would be willing to pay for a used RV.

It was listed at 58 but...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-25-2010, 05:33 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 35,943
Posted By Chikusho!
Don Actually, I was thinking the same thing....

Don

Actually, I was thinking the same thing.

If you know how to link our collections, let me know.

I have since made 27FB and 30FB models, but want to do a little more to them before I...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-24-2010, 12:57 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 35,943
Posted By Chikusho!
I just started a 3D collection in the Google 3D...

I just started a 3D collection in the Google 3D warehouse. I plan to add more models. The Flying Cloud currently in the collection is a rough model. Thanks to Don for helping out with the end caps. ...
Forum: Trailer Values 03-22-2010, 06:46 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,640
Posted By Chikusho!
I love low balling. If someone needs to get out...

I love low balling. If someone needs to get out from under something and can't seem to then they'll come around.

$62 is way too much to ask. Especially for an 08 that doesn't have a factory...
Forum: Trailer Values 03-21-2010, 06:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,640
Posted By Chikusho!
I thought that they wanted too much for it. It...

I thought that they wanted too much for it. It was listed in the classifieds section a while back and I have talked a little bit with the owner. The msrp was $91, 849. I don't know what they actually...
Forum: Trailer Values 03-21-2010, 06:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,640
Posted By Chikusho!
I don't want to highjack this forum, but I'm in a...

I don't want to highjack this forum, but I'm in a similar situation.

I have found a used 08 Classic 30FB. I believe that the factory warranty is no longer in effect, since the consignment dealer...
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-15-2010, 01:43 AM
Replies: 181
Views: 35,943
Posted By Chikusho!
I`m willing to lend any help that I can. I`m...

I`m willing to lend any help that I can. I`m rather new to Sketchup, but I`ve learned a lot in the few months that I have been playing with it.
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-13-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 35,943
Posted By Chikusho!
I'm currently working on a model and Don has been...

I'm currently working on a model and Don has been a lot of help. The program is fairly easy to learn but can get complicated. It all depends of what you want out of it.

The biggest problem I've...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-28-2009, 01:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,614
Posted By Chikusho!
Japanese showers are the sit down type, so I'm...

Japanese showers are the sit down type, so I'm used to sitting. I was just surprised by the low headroom in the Airstream.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-28-2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,614
Posted By Chikusho!
I didn't realize that trailer parks have become...

I didn't realize that trailer parks have become unfriendly to RVs. I'll have to call around before venturing out to California. I remember living in a TP when I was about seven and the guy next door...
Forum: Full-Timing 12-27-2009, 11:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,891
Posted By Chikusho!
I`ve been contemplating doing the same, but only...

I`ve been contemplating doing the same, but only for about six months. We also have toddler and I`d like to get out of the rat race before going back to school. I`ve always wanted to visit the...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-26-2009, 11:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,614
Posted By Chikusho!
Gail, I see that you're located in Malibu,...

Gail,

I see that you're located in Malibu, maybe we could just park it on the beach behind you.:lol:

I've looked at the rv parks in the SF area and rent for most of them is around $7-900 a...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-22-2009, 01:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,614
Posted By Chikusho!
Sorry about that. I assumed the message was for...

Sorry about that. I assumed the message was for me.

Basically we are moving back to the states with the clothes on our backs so space isn't going to be a problem, at least at first. We are...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-21-2009, 11:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,614
Posted By Chikusho!
My game plan hasn`t changed. I still intend to...

My game plan hasn`t changed. I still intend to full-time in California.

I`m still on the fence with regard to size. I prefer the 27FB over the 34`, but when it comes to money I may not have a...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-21-2009, 06:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,614
Posted By Chikusho!
I suspected they were. I think the only...

I suspected they were. I think the only difference I could see was the rear reflectors and how much narrower they are. I`m sure that the electrical system is different too.

There is a camping...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-21-2009, 03:45 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,614
Posted By Chikusho!
I took a look at the European website. Their...

I took a look at the European website. Their models appear to be very different from the Japanese models. The Japanese models had an American hitch with a reese setup, etc.
I sat in the 25FB, which...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 12-20-2009, 11:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,614
Posted By Chikusho!
Japanese Airstreams

Decided to visit the Airstream dealer in Saitama Prefecture on Sunday. Wanted to show the wife what they looked like and I wanted to get an idea of what I may be getting myself into.

The only...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-06-2009, 08:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,199
Posted By Chikusho!
It`s interesting living in Japan (Tokyo) and...

It`s interesting living in Japan (Tokyo) and being a former member of the US Army. A lot of the younger generation don`t even think about it. The older generation is a different story. Some believe...
Forum: General Interior Topics 10-16-2009, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,622
Posted By Chikusho!
Pictures!

Pictures!
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 09-29-2009, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,684
Posted By Chikusho!
Thanks, I`ll take a look at the GMC.

Thanks, I`ll take a look at the GMC.
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 09-28-2009, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,684
Posted By Chikusho!
So I would need a diesel to pull it. From what...

So I would need a diesel to pull it. From what I`ve read the v10 gasser gets worse mpg than the diesel. There`s also the problem with diesel fluctuating so much. I called home and my step dad said...
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 09-28-2009, 08:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,684
Posted By Chikusho!
2008 Classic FB w/king size bed

Sorry for not posting this in the proper forum, but I couldn`t find the 2008 classic forum.

The wife is interested in the the 30 foot classic FB with the king size bed. She likes the layout and...
Forum: Community Polls 09-09-2009, 12:25 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 20,773
Posted By Chikusho!
Mac and only Mac, although I have to use a pc at...

Mac and only Mac, although I have to use a pc at work
Forum: Trailer Values 09-06-2009, 11:23 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,070
Posted By Chikusho!
This is the link to were it`s advertised. ...

This is the link to were it`s advertised.

2001 Airstream Limited for sale in Port Charlotte, Florida - RVTraderOnline.com...
Forum: Trailer Values 09-06-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,070
Posted By Chikusho!
It`s the full couch version. I was actually...

It`s the full couch version. I was actually thinking of remodeling it a bit. In particular, removing the entertainment/fireplace and replacing it with a couch and then putting a dinette in the slide...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-25-2009, 03:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,530
Posted By Chikusho!
All of Airstreams on his website are listed as...

All of Airstreams on his website are listed as being in Charlotte North Carolina. However, each picture has a different background. Is he selling these or is he just a middleman?
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-24-2009, 01:03 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,530
Posted By Chikusho!
I contacted him about a 2000 limited 34` with...

I contacted him about a 2000 limited 34` with slide out. In his response he just said "sold."

"This is the guy that filed all grievences recently.

He's been banned fron this forum":huh:
...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-20-2009, 10:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,070
Posted By Chikusho!
I`ll take a look at the Kelly and Nada blue book...

I`ll take a look at the Kelly and Nada blue book values. I`m afraid that if I list the price on here the guy selling it may know who I am. $77,000 divided by 2 equals $38,500. It`s a little less that...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-20-2009, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,070
Posted By Chikusho!
2001 34' Airstream Limited Airstream

I have found an 01 34` classic slideout on Craigslist.

From the photos that the owner sent, it appears to be in very good condition.

I haven`t received answers to my questions from the seller...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-17-2009, 10:56 PM
Replies: 255
Views: 104,461
Posted By Chikusho!
Question Toureg and Porsche Cayenne share the same chassis

I don`t mean to high-jack this thread, but since the Porsche Cayenne shares the same chassis I need some information on towing capacity and tongue weight. My wife would prefer to full-time in an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-13-2009, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,144
Posted By Chikusho!
I`m also thinking of pulling with a Porsche...

I`m also thinking of pulling with a Porsche Cayenne GTS or Turbo. I`ve been looking all over the Internet for information and I`m glad that I came across this forum. Do you guys think a Cayenne would...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-11-2009, 10:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By Chikusho!
loudruff, I`ll keep that in mind. Ricky,...

loudruff, I`ll keep that in mind.

Ricky, thanks for chiming in. I`m not really keen on renting space in a trailer park, but if I had to, I would. I`m budgeting between $5-700 a month. With both of...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-11-2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By Chikusho!
That`s what I`m thinking. I`m trying to convince...

That`s what I`m thinking. I`m trying to convince my wife that paying rent is not a good idea, especially since I just turned forty and don`t own a home in the states. It`s such a waste money and we...
Forum: Member Introductions 08-10-2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,080
Posted By Chikusho!
Hello everyone

This is my first post so I hope I`m posting my concerns in the right place.

Just a little about my current situation:

I`m currently living in Tokyo Japan and married. We have an eight month...
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