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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-09-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 797
Posted By big_john
1986 Airstream Sovereign 25 - Georgia

Title: 1986 Airstream Sovereign 25 - Georgia
We just listed our 1986 Airstream Sovereign for Sale on Airstream Classifieds.

Year: 1986 Make: Airstream Model: Sovereign Length:...
Forum: Awnings 04-04-2012, 07:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By big_john
well i wish mine was going to be simple, but it...

well i wish mine was going to be simple, but it was deployed during a windy t-storm and its ceasing of operation was preceeded by a large gust of wind and a loud noise...
Forum: Awnings 04-03-2012, 12:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By big_john
ok thanks. i will do just that!

ok thanks. i will do just that!
Forum: Awnings 04-03-2012, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,235
Posted By big_john
Main Awning Will Not Roll Up

Currently at Gulf Shores State Park enjoying spring break.

Went out last nite to bring in the awning as a storm was coming...and, alas, no rollup!

i can handroll it up but it seems to me the...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 08-19-2011, 08:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,320
Posted By big_john
Melody :: 1986 Airstream Sovereign

Melody :: 1986 Airstream Sovereign (2009-12-21 16:25:31)
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-30-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,374
Posted By big_john
Clearcoat to Maintain Appearance?? Help!

So after camping the daylights out of our "new to us" 86 SOV over the past two years, I'm starting to become a bit more concerned about her appearance.

The entire TT is clearcoated with the...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-14-2011, 01:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By big_john
So you permashine folks are polishing annually...

So you permashine folks are polishing annually for maintenance? wow!!

I think I'll just finish the unfinished side, have shark hyde applied to it and enjoy its look from a distance.
...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-14-2011, 08:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By big_john
So after all this work do you all put a clearcoat...

So after all this work do you all put a clearcoat protectant (like Shark Hyde) back on?

Almost sounds like, if I can live with it, just do the un-finihsed curbside and put a clear coat on it and...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-14-2011, 06:04 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By big_john
Bump. I've read the stickied post, but just want...

Bump. I've read the stickied post, but just want some input for those who've actually done it...please??
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-13-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,775
Posted By big_john
86 SOV Polish Questions - Need Just a LITTLE help!

So after camping in our 1986 SOV for over a year we have definitely gotten the bug to do more. Alas, however, our AS just doesn't shine, if you get my drift.

The PO took really good care of her,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-01-2010, 06:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,487
Posted By big_john
F250 Trans Cooler on Climbs Overlimiting...??

Hi friends. Two recent incidents that I need the forum's advice on.

1. Over Mother's day we towed our 86 SOV 25' CB up to Cloudland Canyon in GA. This is a typical "Appalachian" foothills climb....
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 05-24-2010, 05:41 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,947
Posted By big_john
I operate mine as follows: 1. Under...

I operate mine as follows:

1. Under "normal" highway conditions I use NO boost.

2. Under "normal" city conditions I use NO boost, but will adjust the bias on the wheel to avoid brake...
Forum: Bumpers & Bumper Storage 05-02-2010, 01:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,208
Posted By big_john
New Bumper - Custom Fab - Diamondplate Mirror Aluminum!

So I took out a curb with my stock bumper...very, very sad. Or rather the curb took out my bumper. A friend of mine from church has a metal shop and he offered to make me a new one out of scrap...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-23-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,138
Posted By big_john
My Stat's

2002 F-250 Crew Cab
7.3L Diesel
225,000 miles
Cold Air Intake w/K+N Filter
Large Diameter Exhaust
Superchips Progam

Gainesville, GA to Nashville, TN on backroads and over the mountain on...
Forum: On The Road... 04-12-2010, 01:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,096
Posted By big_john
Nice VA State Park? July 4th Week

Any advice on a great STATE PARK or NATIONAL PARK in Virginia OTHER THAN Shenandoah? We have two kids (7 + 10) who love to swim so that would be a bonus.

We are taking a week at July 4 (I know,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-28-2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,952
Posted By big_john
Just drove from Gainesville, GA to Brentwood, TN...

Just drove from Gainesville, GA to Brentwood, TN and tooled around town for the weekend. Left home with the tank chock full of Diesel.

Filled up the tank this morning - 15.06 Gallons. Had 294...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 03-28-2010, 09:29 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 23,191
Posted By big_john
I love Jack Daniel's and a good friend of mine...

I love Jack Daniel's and a good friend of mine suggested:

AIRJACK for the AS and,
TOWJACK for the TV.

Haven't mustered up the courage to go do it yet!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-25-2010, 03:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,952
Posted By big_john
I hear that new Ford Diesel is just SICK! Alas I...

I hear that new Ford Diesel is just SICK! Alas I will not be able to afford one until 2020! My 2002 7.3 PSD just *might* be broken in by then!

Thanks for all the positive feedback.

And...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-25-2010, 06:08 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,176
Posted By big_john
Carfax - I have 2 Checks Left - Free to Good Home

Forum - I just bought a TV and have 2 carfax checks left on my subsription.

First two to PM me a VIN and an email address as to where to send the report win.

Let me know.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-25-2010, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,952
Posted By big_john
Bought!! F250 7.3L Diesel - Pics Inside

First - I know this truck is slight overkill, but I had a bad experience or two on some steep grades with the 1/2 ton Tahoe and I do want my wife to be able to drive with the AS in tow, so the search...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-25-2010, 05:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,164
Posted By big_john
Well....I actually did NOT buy this truck...but I...

Well....I actually did NOT buy this truck...but I did buy a different one! Pics posted in a new thread.

Thanks for the advice on the bed covers...We'll be checking those out this weekend.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2010, 06:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,164
Posted By big_john
Oh yeah!!! Lotta junk in dat trunk!! ...

Oh yeah!!! Lotta junk in dat trunk!!

Thinking about just getting a lockable "tool" box for the back rather than spending all that dough on a top. Any suggestions?

Really, really looking...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2010, 05:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,164
Posted By big_john
Yeah - this one is a done deal. Replacing all...

Yeah - this one is a done deal. Replacing all FOUR of the front ball joints (upper and lower) AND the water pump + alignment = $1k though I did get him down on the price a bit.

All in all I am...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,164
Posted By big_john
New (to me) F250 4x4 7.3L Diesel

Putting deposit on it tomorrow. My only concern is the LONGBED!! I presume that it will provide additional security while towing on the highway. Note that the truck is as LONG as my AS!!! Tongue...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-11-2010, 05:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,924
Posted By big_john
Cool! I'm picking it up tomorrow morning and...

Cool! I'm picking it up tomorrow morning and taking it to my diesel mechanic dude to look at. I ran the carfax and its a nice, clean FL truck that actually has some nice Dealer Service records...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-11-2010, 05:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,924
Posted By big_john
To Cummins or Not to Cummins?? Help!! On the brink!

I'm really, really close to buying this one...it just doesn't have 4 wheel drive.

Will I regret it???!!!!

Great price for a sub 100k Cummins.

Help me Forum!!!

Cars for Sale: 2003...
Forum: On The Road... 03-09-2010, 05:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By big_john
Got lucky and reserved the whole week at Gulf...

Got lucky and reserved the whole week at Gulf Shores State Park in LA!

As expected all of the FL state parks were full up.

Thanks for the advice...now to just upgrade my TV in the next month!
Forum: On The Road... 03-06-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,236
Posted By big_john
Spring Break - Kid Friendly in FL, AL or GA?

Hey forum! We are going to take the kids down to the SW part of GA or LA (Lower Alabama) or possibly the Panhandle of FL. It will be the week following Easter and we were wondering if the forum had...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,805
Posted By big_john
Excursion 7.3 Diesel Repair List - help!

Gotten lots of great advice so far. Looking to purchase a 2001 EX with 4x4 and 7.3L Diesel with 194k miles. Private seller agreed to part ways with it for $10,000. Buying from the second owner who...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-21-2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,500
Posted By big_john
xon - thanks!! That is awesome advice and...

xon - thanks!! That is awesome advice and website reference.
Forum: On The Road... 02-21-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By big_john
NorthEAST Georgia - Best Private Camps

Outside of the Top of GA Airstream park, any other recommendations for nice, inexpensive private parks in North East Georgia (East of GA 400)?

Looking to keep our AS there for the summer while we...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-20-2010, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,500
Posted By big_john
BOTH of us ROFLAO!!!

BOTH of us ROFLAO!!!
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-20-2010, 02:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 6,656
Posted By big_john
Random sample "...holds the one you need" - name...

Random sample "...holds the one you need" - name that tune!!!

1. Something's Missing - John Mayer
2. Beyond the Black - Metal Church
3. Digital Man - Rush
4. Where You Go I'll Go - Kim...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-20-2010, 02:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,500
Posted By big_john
3/4 Ton Test Drives (8.1L Sub Gas, Exc Diesel, F250 Diesel)

First my thanks to the forum for their many ideas and guidance...I have been doing tons of research this past week and actually drove a few sub $15k "beauties" this weekend. Here are my findings:
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-20-2010, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,992
Posted By big_john
That post is precicely why I am ONLY considering...

That post is precicely why I am ONLY considering a 7.3L PSD from FORD. Arguable the best diesel FORD has ever seen...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-20-2010, 01:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,138
Posted By big_john
It's my understanding that if you can LEGALLY...

It's my understanding that if you can LEGALLY possess a firearm in the state in which the NATIONAL PARK section you are visiting is WITHIN then you may carry/possess loaded firearm pursuant to all...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-20-2010, 08:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,052
Posted By big_john
Suburban 2500 8.1L V8 4X4 - Nice TV?

Something tells me that this is a really nice TV family car combo?

Any folks out there have any experience with this car?

Cars for Sale: 2002 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 2500 in Gainesville, GA...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2010, 07:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,992
Posted By big_john
Upgrading 8cyl Tahoe - Better TV?

Currently own a 2002 4X4 Chevy Tahoe, 5.3L with the standard gear ratio (3.something). Pulling an 86 SOV. About 6000lbs. So its basically near its 80% tow capacity. Does pretty well under normal...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2010, 04:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,693
Posted By big_john
Damn....am I better off with a Chevrolet Diesel...

Damn....am I better off with a Chevrolet Diesel 2500?

For heaven sakes what is the ideal tow vehicle in diesel for a family of four and a 25' Sovereign??!!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,693
Posted By big_john
Ford Excursion (Diesel) Advice

Looks like we are going to buy the "third car" for "recreational" purposes and the FORD EXCURSION DIESEL 4X4 is the winner.

Trying to stay under $12k. I have a mechanic friend of mine that will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-19-2010, 08:19 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,376
Posted By big_john
Or Maybe the Excursion...

Wife seems to think having the closed off back end will be better than an open pickup...she also likes the third row seat as our Tahoe does not have that feature.

I think we are now on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-18-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,376
Posted By big_john
I think it will be an F-250

So my wife suggested that she liked her "paid for" Tahoe just fine thank you very much, but suggested, to my shock and amazement, that maybe "...you get yourself a truck." How can I pass that up?
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-16-2010, 09:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,376
Posted By big_john
3/4 Ton Family Vehicle Diesel...Does it Exist?

The title pretty much says what I am looking for. This will be my wife's "daily driver" (maybe 100 miles per week) and also our TV. We live in North GA, like to travel in the mountains and will use...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-16-2010, 06:34 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,199
Posted By big_john
I don't travel to states, armed, that will not...

I don't travel to states, armed, that will not allow me to defend myself to the fullest extent possible. I just go there unarmed and pray for the best outcome and be careful.

In the SE USA (Save...
Forum: On The Road... 02-13-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,697
Posted By big_john
Awesome stuff guys! I agree that we will...

Awesome stuff guys!

I agree that we will likely go "non genny" as our friends will be in tent sites so we will try to get close to each other.

It will also be a great boondocking "trial...
Forum: On The Road... 02-13-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,697
Posted By big_john
Shenandoah Naitonal Park - Need Recommendation

Been camping like crazy in our new AS since we got her in late NOV. The weather has been COLD here in GA and it will be nice to camp in some decent weather!

So we're planning our summer vacation...
Forum: Our Community 01-02-2010, 05:30 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,675
Posted By big_john
someone has to buy the new ones, fix em, and then...

someone has to buy the new ones, fix em, and then sell em to uss poor bastards that cannot afford new. We appreciate all of your hard work!

Yes....I am a regal SMARTA$$!!!

Seriously though:...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 01-02-2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 447
Views: 36,628
Posted By big_john
Hey all! I *think* AlanSD is coordinating the...

Hey all! I *think* AlanSD is coordinating the music?

I'll be bringing my acoustic and my electric bass with amplification to help out on Sat.

I also have a small PA. Pls let me know if...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-12-2009, 05:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,448
Posted By big_john
Thanks, but...

I must have mis-stated my question(s)...

We are fully into the HS thing and members of various orgs, notably HSLDA, etc.

Wife does a nice job with curriculum(s), the kids (9+6) are involved...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-11-2009, 05:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,107
Posted By big_john
I love the portland, OR airport ref "PDX" ...

I love the portland, OR airport ref "PDX"

Cool.
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