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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-29-2020, 05:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,286
Posted By amm3824
I have a 16' Bambi and I'm usually the only...

I have a 16' Bambi and I'm usually the only person in it. Occasionally will have 2 people. For weekend warrior trips, it's good for 2 people. Add 2 dogs, or do more than an overnight, and it could...
Forum: Doors & Locks 07-29-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,883
Posted By amm3824
Replacement keys experience

After losing my factory spare set of keys I finally started looking to replace them a couple years later. Through this forum I found lostakey.net and checked out their site. I was skeptical given the...
Forum: Our Community 04-22-2018, 07:10 AM
Replies: 7,910
Views: 1,577,175
Posted By amm3824
Hello Airstream on I-90 in Mass...

Just a shout out to the Airstream (maroon pickup) on the other side of the highway on Saturday afternoon 4/21, thanks for the wave and happy travels!

Same to the 16' Bambi on the I-90E the day...
Forum: Boondocking 07-17-2017, 07:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,311
Posted By amm3824
Ended up at Reach Knolls. Couldn't have been...

Ended up at Reach Knolls. Couldn't have been happier. Thank you Lori and Paul.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-16-2017, 04:00 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 856
Posted By amm3824
Duo-therm/Penguin AC on 2010 no start. Capacitor?

I have a 2010 (or maybe it's 2011, I forget) 16' Bambi with the Penguin AC unit on the roof, and Duo-therm unit strapped to it inside the camper.

I had the AC off for 2-3 years, stored in my...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-23-2017, 07:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,186
Posted By amm3824
Even if the XC90 can be set up safely (I'm not...

Even if the XC90 can be set up safely (I'm not saying it can't), I think you'll find the 3.2L highly under powered.

I towed a Bambi with a Jeep Wrangler 3.6L V6 Pentastar (285 hp, 260 ft lb...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 05-10-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 27,186
Posted By amm3824
1. Weight distributing hitch 2. Brake controller

1. Weight distributing hitch
2. Brake controller
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-04-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,911
Posted By amm3824
I didn't find any installation instructions on...

I didn't find any installation instructions on the VTS site. How are these fans/vents installed? Screws? Rivets? Can anyone point me to installation instructions?
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 05-04-2017, 06:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,911
Posted By amm3824
Recommend a vent with curved exterior flange?

Sorry if it's a FAQ but I couldn't find the answer on the forum or elsewhere.

Thinking about putting a roof vent where the AC was on my 2010 Bambi. Something like the Fantastic model 800 or 900.
...
Forum: Boondocking 04-15-2017, 06:27 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,311
Posted By amm3824
Thank you all for the info. I'l check out camp...

Thank you all for the info. I'l check out camp sites.
Forum: Boondocking 04-14-2017, 05:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,311
Posted By amm3824
I think you got me pegged all wrong Maggie :lol:...

I think you got me pegged all wrong Maggie :lol: Maybe I didn't realize Deer Isle is that fancy, or misunderstood the dos and donts of courtesy parking. Just looking for a place to park and work....
Forum: Boondocking 04-13-2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,311
Posted By amm3824
Seeking ~Deer Isle ME: courtesy parking or boondock May 19-21 2017

Looking for a parking spot for my pickup and 16' on Fri-Sun, May 19-21 in the area of Deer Isle, Maine, with AT&T cell coverage (Wi-Fi a bonus). Don't need other services/hookups. Quiet, solo,...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-12-2016, 07:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 659
Posted By amm3824
Reinstall drip-tray Dometic on 2010. What goo to use? Go w/aux drip kit?

I removed the Dometic 600312 AC on roof of my 2010 Bambi two years ago and it's time to reinstall, or go with a properly contoured vent window as originally planned.

1. Can someone point me to the...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-12-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,864
Posted By amm3824
I've had this happen on both rigs I owned (think...

I've had this happen on both rigs I owned (think it was a 2005 25-footer, and now a 2010 16-footer), noticed a leak very shortly after bringing them on their first journeys.

Given the newness of...
Forum: Awnings 05-03-2016, 06:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,128
Posted By amm3824
2010 awning arm torn off

Last fall the corner of an outbuilding jumped out at me as I towed my 2010 Bambi Int'l around it at low speed, and ripped an arm of my Zip Dee awning. This was on the forward arm; the rear was...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-31-2015, 05:55 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,420
Posted By amm3824
That sounds right. I guess I can't trust my...

That sounds right. I guess I can't trust my memory on these configurations anymore.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-31-2015, 05:46 AM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,420
Posted By amm3824
CORRECTION - It's the Cummins that's available...

CORRECTION - It's the Cummins that's available with only the 3.42 in a 2500. The gassers still have options for 3.73 and 4.10. If you want those in the Cummins you need to go with the 3500.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-30-2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 12,420
Posted By amm3824
In my opinion go with either a gasser and use it...

In my opinion go with either a gasser and use it for everything, or a diesel plus a low-end boring daily driver (Ram for tow/haul, and POS for DD).

Rumor is that the Cummins *generally* likes to...
Forum: Awnings 07-30-2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,690
Posted By amm3824
Does yours have a safety hook fixed to the...

Does yours have a safety hook fixed to the trailer to latch the awning closed? My 2010 16-foot has a small metal hook that latches down onto the awning when it's in the retracted position. This acts...
Forum: Axles 09-04-2014, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,943
Posted By amm3824
Thanks all. I thought that seemed too loose. ...

Thanks all. I thought that seemed too loose.

What I didn't do was to torque the castle nut before backing it off; I had just done it finger tight. I haven't towed it like this, and I'll redo...
Forum: Axles 09-04-2014, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,943
Posted By amm3824
Wheel bearing play: Is this too loose? (video)

I recently did a brake inspection on my 2010 16' and then repacked the wheel bearings with fresh grease and tightened the castle nut, etc. No new races or bearings, just kept the stock ones.

When...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-21-2014, 06:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,521
Posted By amm3824
It looks like vBulletin mangled my suggestion,...

It looks like vBulletin mangled my suggestion, converting the URL to something else.

I'll try again.

The search string should be as follows. (don't put any space between site: and www)
...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-20-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,521
Posted By amm3824
I've found the vBulletin search to be clumsy and...

I've found the vBulletin search to be clumsy and tedious. You can usually get around it by going to Google and narrowing your search to this site, plus keywords, by using the following for your...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-20-2014, 08:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,708
Posted By amm3824
Hi Carol - I have a 2010 Bambi 16'...

Hi Carol -

I have a 2010 Bambi 16' International and it came with an 11,000 BTU from the factory. I'm in Maine and use the trailer mostly for local overnights so I've never, not once, used the AC....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-18-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,737
Posted By amm3824
Fortunately I didn't run into that - if that were...

Fortunately I didn't run into that - if that were the case it would have killed the deal, as I don't want to do anything that will be irreversible, if at all possible. The drain pan was attached to...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 08-18-2014, 04:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,819
Posted By amm3824
A couple months ago I removed the electric jack...

A couple months ago I removed the electric jack that came with my '10 Bambi and replaced it with a manual one for weight savings and reliability. With the electrics I had on both my trailers in the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-17-2014, 05:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,737
Posted By amm3824
Exactly. Are you saving yours for the next guy? ...

Exactly. Are you saving yours for the next guy?

With all due respect, please explain why you are so upset at my choice while I'm so pleased.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-17-2014, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,737
Posted By amm3824
Is the aluminum blocking/spacing to prevent...

Is the aluminum blocking/spacing to prevent corrosion from two dissimilar metals in contact with each other?

Regarding the value, all my mods are done in such a way that I can put things back to...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 08-16-2014, 07:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,737
Posted By amm3824
2010 Bambi - remove AC, replace with skylight

2010 Bambi / International

I'd like to remove my heavy AC unit (with Penguin heat pump underneath), and replace it with a Fantastic Fan skylight.

Any words of caution before jumping into this...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 07-20-2014, 09:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,097
Posted By amm3824
Do I grease the track the brake magnets ride on?

I'm doing brake maintenance on my 2010 Bambi.

The magnet rides on a track that goes through the center of the magnet.

Is this track supposed to be greased?
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-07-2014, 06:31 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,696
Posted By amm3824
...or "got" - they no longer put a wrap-around...

...or "got" - they no longer put a wrap-around rear window in the 16' International. Too bad as I think it was one of the best features, especially in a 16' as the larger models have room for more...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-03-2014, 02:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By amm3824
Turns out there was a gasket, and I can't believe...

Turns out there was a gasket, and I can't believe I found it - on the ground where the gray/black tank drains out. It had gone through the system and was sitting there in front of me when I went to...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-27-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By amm3824
I ended up poaching a rubber washer from a dead...

I ended up poaching a rubber washer from a dead CB radio I had lying around, stuck it between the two parts of the faucet and no leaks! Works perfectly.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 04-27-2014, 01:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,051
Posted By amm3824
Elkay faucet in 2010 Bambi: Did I lose an O-ring?

I'm de-winterizing the 2010 Bambi today (hooray!) and noticed water pressure was real low coming out of the faucet in the galley. Took it apart, found crud in the filter, problem solved. But when I...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 04-22-2014, 08:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,696
Posted By amm3824
I had a 25' for 2-3 years, towed with a Cummins...

I had a 25' for 2-3 years, towed with a Cummins Ram 2500, great setup. Family of 4, but usually just me and the 2 boys doing local overnights. Sold the 25' to help fund a small addition to the house....
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 04-21-2014, 07:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,009
Posted By amm3824
When I called my dealer inquiring about switching...

When I called my dealer inquiring about switching from my 16' International with panorama rear window to a 19' model, and he told me they were discontinuing the pano rear, that's when I decided this...
Forum: Our Community 04-21-2014, 07:02 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
Adding another component to the weight list: I...

Adding another component to the weight list: I removed the upper cabinet above the galley. It was pretty easy to do. Snipped the 2 wires for the single halogen light at the base of the cabinet and...
Forum: Our Community 04-21-2014, 03:41 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
That's an area I'm considering, especially since...

That's an area I'm considering, especially since I (literally) never use it (same with the heat pump. I just fire up the furnace. Does anyone with a furnace use the heat pump? If so, for what?...
Forum: Our Community 04-20-2014, 11:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
Can't find a way to edit my post (?!!) so...

Can't find a way to edit my post (?!!) so reposting, with a couple additional weights:

I weighed a few components today. This is for a 2010 16' International.

37# - Steel 20# LP tank, full
...
Forum: Our Community 04-20-2014, 10:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
I weighed a few components today. This is for a...

I weighed a few components today. This is for a 2010 16' International.

37# - Steel 20# LP tank, full

17# - Steel 20# tank LP, empty

54# - Corner seat at rear (the one with drawer...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-20-2014, 09:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,321
Posted By amm3824
I too was going nuts trying to figure out how to...

I too was going nuts trying to figure out how to remove the Costar. Gave it lots of muscle, to the point at which I thought bad things would happen to my hands if and when it broke apart, so I...
Forum: Our Community 04-20-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
I was checking out the specs on the 16' 2010...

I was checking out the specs on the 16' 2010 International, and I'm seeing two different numbers, depending on which brochure you're looking at.

One says base weight of 3,113 lbs and cargo...
Forum: Our Community 04-15-2014, 08:08 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
I wasn't aware of this. I'll do some reading. I...

I wasn't aware of this. I'll do some reading. I assume the transmission cooler "fix" applies to only the autos, not the manual? I had heard about the ticking problem but when I was reading up on it,...
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2014, 08:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
The current (4-door) does well enough for the...

The current (4-door) does well enough for the unmodified 16' International - I've taken it out a couple times and it's fine for my typical range, terrain and driving style. It's no Dodge Ram turbo...
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
Good thought, and I see the value in the...

Good thought, and I see the value in the slide-in, but no, the Airstream stays. I can't help it. It's what I love. I need to work within these parameters. If it means keeping current TV in the end,...
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2014, 07:55 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
I should clarify: getting rid of current 2010 16'...

I should clarify: getting rid of current 2010 16' International, in favor of something lighter etc., is not an option. Sold an Airstream before (and tow rig for that matter) and regret doing both....
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
The cabinets seem to have strong potential for...

The cabinets seem to have strong potential for weight savings, especially if you consider open wireframe design. The downside is that open wireframe won't contain the contents very well as contents...
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2014, 07:45 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
Nope, no way, no how. One thing I know, what I...

Nope, no way, no how. One thing I know, what I have stays. That's one part of this exercise that won't vary.
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2014, 07:42 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
Great point, *almost* right. Based on my actual...

Great point, *almost* right. Based on my actual usage and habits, I don't use the TV, don't mind manually cranking the tongue jack, can live without broadcast antenna, don't need full-width mattress,...
Forum: Our Community 04-07-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,012
Posted By amm3824
Considered it. However, I love love love my 2010...

Considered it. However, I love love love my 2010 Bambi. I'd rather strip out the things I don't ever use (TV, stereo, etc.) than wish I had things that I do currently use (wet bath, furnace, etc.)....
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