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Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-15-2023, 02:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 8,944
Posted By biyak269
We Got A New Tow Vehicle

We had a similar experience with a miserable-riding F250 gasser, especially when it was unloaded. It was three years old when we traded it in on a Ford Expedition with the 3.5 EcoTec engine. We are...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 12-21-2022, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,401
Posted By biyak269
Metal door stuck

I don’t know about the shower door, but we’ve had AS trailers with sticking storage compartments. I found that the sticking was metal to metal, door to outer framing. I’ve just carefully hammered the...
Forum: Tires 09-25-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,680
Posted By biyak269
Turning On Pavement Causes That

I had that happen, and replaced two year old tires due to it. The tire dealer said it’s caused by turning, as in parking lots or campsites. The more lightly loaded tire will skid sideways and leave...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-25-2022, 10:05 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 29,683
Posted By biyak269
Call the Factory for Drawings

I called the factory service department to find out where electrical things were on my trailer. They Emailed me a 20+ page CAD drawing of the wiring on that unit. That clarifies a lot of the logic...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 09-25-2022, 10:00 AM
Replies: 119
Views: 29,683
Posted By biyak269
It Isn’t Built As Well As a Boat

As we both learned the hard way, RV industry construction techniques in general, and electrical wiring practices in particular, are shabby. It’s particularly shocking compared to yacht wiring.
...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-26-2022, 09:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 5,369
Posted By biyak269
Sway No More

Put on a Hensley hitch. You will never, ever experience sway. Not in winds, not in snow, not in mountains. Our 10 year old Hensley is on its second Airstream.
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-08-2021, 02:02 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,395
Posted By biyak269
Forget the online sources. Go to a tire store....

Forget the online sources. Go to a tire store. They have sources.

I bought a set at a tire store 6 weeks ago and it was a hundred dollars cheaper than Tire Rack.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-13-2021, 10:17 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,064
Posted By biyak269
A 30 footer is a lot for a half ton, but if the...

A 30 footer is a lot for a half ton, but if the numbers are correct, I’d scrap that old Reese hitch for a Hensley Arrow. It’ll tow fine.
Forum: General Interior Topics 06-06-2021, 09:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,631
Posted By biyak269
Remove the top from the pedestal and check if the...

Remove the top from the pedestal and check if the post or top flange are bent. The post’s model number might also be on top of the flange. Try rotating the post 180 degrees, put the table back on,...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 06-06-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 8,670
Posted By biyak269
Generator?

Unless you boondock, I’d say don’t bother with a generator.

We have solar with AGV Lifeline batteries, and it works OK as long as your electrical demands are low and only with 12V devices, no...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-09-2021, 11:42 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 21,530
Posted By biyak269
An Expedition Can Haul a 25’

We tow our 27FBC with a Ford Expedition and a Hensley hitch, and are very pleased. We’ve towed it in mountains, high winds, and winter conditions with no problems. We replaced our F250 with the Exped...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-07-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,124
Posted By biyak269
We tow a 27FBT Classic with an Expedition. Just...

We tow a 27FBT Classic with an Expedition. Just be aware that your tongue weight might come in around 1000#. We use a Hensley hitch, and it works great.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-07-2021, 12:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 8,124
Posted By biyak269
Tow Vehicle 27FB

I suggest a half ton pickup. Here’s our story towing our 27FBTC. 9000# GVW, otherwise pretty similar to your setup. Our actual loaded towing weight is around 7500#.

We bought a brand new ‘16 3/4...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 03-03-2021, 01:49 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 27,299
Posted By biyak269
FB External Storage Compartment and Other Hints

A few lessons learned in 3 Airstreams:

You asked about the full width storage compartment. Better check your specs or call your dealer. Our 27FBT has a full width storage compartment that’s...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-28-2021, 09:27 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,959
Posted By biyak269
Don’t bother with a hitch lock. If you really...

Don’t bother with a hitch lock. If you really want a lock, consider a wheel lock that operates rather like a tire boot. You can get one at etrailer.com.

I use a TireTraker TPMS and am delighted...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-27-2020, 10:18 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 6,468
Posted By biyak269
EcoBoost is Plenty; F150 will be fine.

We tow a 27FBT Classic with an Expedition 4WD and EcoBoost. Works great, even in the mountains. Our hitch is a Hensley. We had a ‘16F250 before the Exped, and disliked it from the time we bought it...
Forum: Tires 01-05-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,717
Posted By biyak269
Don’t Replace Just One Tire After Blowout

1.During a blowout the remaining tire on the tandem set takes all the load, likely causing invisible internal damage. Replace both of them immediately.

2. Replace all the tires if they are over 4...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-18-2019, 09:24 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 31,508
Posted By biyak269
We use a Ford Expedition Max to tow our 27 FB...

We use a Ford Expedition Max to tow our 27 FB Classic.

We got rid of our ‘16 F250; wecouldn’t stand the bouncy, punishing ride when empty.

The Expedition is so much more comfortable, and tows...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-07-2019, 11:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,727
Posted By biyak269
I painted it orange

I painted both ends of the stinger orange. I generally store it in the Hensley hitch when we’re parked, so the “truck” end provides warning there. The other orange end helps greatly when hitching...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-26-2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,909
Posted By biyak269
I carry a cross wrench (4 different size wrenches...

I carry a cross wrench (4 different size wrenches on the ends of one X bar) and a 3 ton bottle type hydraulic jack. I’ve needed to use it twice in 3 days on the road. The takeaway: when one tire goes...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-30-2018, 09:25 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 32,422
Posted By biyak269
Front Bedroom Problems

Our 27FB tosses its galley stuff all over the floor, since the rear end bounces way more than the front, and doors and drawers fly open underway.

And the BR in front generally faces the road in...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-19-2017, 08:58 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 19,401
Posted By biyak269
Our ‘16 F250 gets 7-8 MPG towing, around 12 empty.

Our ‘16 F250 gets 7-8 MPG towing, around 12 empty.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-19-2017, 07:59 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 18,454
Posted By biyak269
I suspect either trailer will work with your...

I suspect either trailer will work with your truck. For what it’s worth, consider a rear BR trailer. With the FB trailer (ours is a 27FB) everything in the galley gets shaken violently while towing....
Forum: Boondocking 12-05-2017, 07:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,900
Posted By biyak269
You might want to get a RoadID, too, (around 25...

You might want to get a RoadID, too, (around 25 bucks) in case you’re out of cell phone range or you bust your gadgets. That way, anyone who comes across you can figure out who you are and get your...
Forum: Boondocking 12-04-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,900
Posted By biyak269
I’m 71. We carry two bikes in the covered bed of...

I’m 71. We carry two bikes in the covered bed of our pickup, one cruiser for my wife, and a full-suspension mountain bike for me. We have carried them in the Airstream, but too much dirt gets tracked...
Forum: 1970 - 1973 Sovereign 02-26-2016, 11:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,023
Posted By biyak269
Does your trailer have an outside hatch under...

Does your trailer have an outside hatch under your present twin? If so, it may interfere with the gaucho's frame.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-25-2016, 10:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,380
Posted By biyak269
When the time comes, install AGM batteries. They...

When the time comes, install AGM batteries. They can still operate the tongue jack after sitting for, in my experience, up to 6 months over Michigan winters. The LP monitor doesn't seem to discharge...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 01-31-2016, 12:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By biyak269
We used NAPA shocks on an older Safari. Worked...

We used NAPA shocks on an older Safari. Worked fine. Just take in one of your old ones and they can match up the fit.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-31-2016, 12:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,304
Posted By biyak269
We keep ours in a nearby boat storage barn all...

We keep ours in a nearby boat storage barn all winter. It's clean in spring and there's all season to check for leaks.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-06-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,693
Posted By biyak269
Well, Eyeballs, you mention at least once that...

Well, Eyeballs, you mention at least once that you are a novice at electrical work. The wiring and connections for that much 12V power has to be selected, routed and installed very carefully, or you...
Forum: Boondocking 12-03-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,900
Posted By biyak269
I love bike riding, have done it for 60 years,...

I love bike riding, have done it for 60 years, and don't travel with our trailer without at least one; one always mine, a hybrid bike is for my wife.

I take a full suspension Santa Cruz mountain...
Forum: Boondocking 12-03-2015, 10:48 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 10,884
Posted By biyak269
Airstream puts the outside locker(s) under the...

Airstream puts the outside locker(s) under the bed(s). We have a FB27 twin bed and the large front locker on this front bedroom unit is pretty useless because it's stuck behind the LP tanks, and it's...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-30-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,996
Posted By biyak269
An American-badged gas or diesel 3/4 ton with a...

An American-badged gas or diesel 3/4 ton with a crew cab will do the job. Gas power will cost you a lot less to buy and own. Forget the fuel mileage - a 3/4T is no economy vehicle no matter how you...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 11-17-2015, 12:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,552
Posted By biyak269
While you're at it you might consider installing...

While you're at it you might consider installing AGV batteries rather than lead acid. You can put them anywhere, even inside the coach, and they don't discharge any appreciable amount and in my...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 11-13-2015, 12:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,437
Posted By biyak269
The reasons for increased thickness of aluminum...

The reasons for increased thickness of aluminum structures compared to steel are basically twofold: strength and stiffness. The yield strength of 6061-T6 aluminum (your most logical choice) is only...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 10-28-2015, 11:55 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,062
Posted By biyak269
Check your rivets for a loose or missing one. It...

Check your rivets for a loose or missing one. It only takes one.
Forum: Eddie Bauer - All Models 09-28-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,741
Posted By biyak269
We have an F250 to tow our 27FB Classic. It tows...

We have an F250 to tow our 27FB Classic. It tows fine but the unloaded ride quality is punishing.
Forum: Awnings 09-23-2015, 11:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,619
Posted By biyak269
Take a ladder unless you are very tall. Also...

Take a ladder unless you are very tall. Also consider that it won't work on an electric awning-the gas struts that stabilize the corners interfere with the tops of the zippers.

Also make sure you...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 09-09-2015, 02:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,021
Posted By biyak269
Unhappy Floor "rumbles" when walking in trailer

We have a '14 27FB Classic with a noisy floor.

When we walk back and forth between the galley and living room the floor makes a noise similar to high school "theater thunder" that is created by...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 08-29-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,727
Posted By biyak269
We've owned a 28 Queen Safari, a 25 Safari twin,...

We've owned a 28 Queen Safari, a 25 Safari twin, and now have a 27FB Classic twin. They can all go anywhere you feel like camping. The Classic version is much heavier and we are probably going to...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-20-2015, 10:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,057
Posted By biyak269
On the "mouse fur" walls just stick the hook side...

On the "mouse fur" walls just stick the hook side (i.e., not fuzzy) of Velcro to the back of your picture/clock/key holder/whatever and stick it to the mouse fur. Magic. Can be easily removed or...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-17-2015, 10:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,667
Posted By biyak269
I installed two Lifeline AGMs and a high tech...

I installed two Lifeline AGMs and a high tech charger in my '99 25' some six or seven years ago. They're still in there, work great, and don't discharge during winter storage. Just in case there...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-13-2015, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,611
Posted By biyak269
I use AGM batteries instead of wet cells. The...

I use AGM batteries instead of wet cells. The current ones are 6 years old. I store our trailer for 6 months in an unheated barn in sub freezing Michigan weather, and it's always ready to go in the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-11-2015, 12:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,643
Posted By biyak269
Hensleys do that

My Hensley Arrow thunks (trailer runs toward tow vehicle making the sound when the linkage goes to 90 degrees) when I brake and the trailer brake control needs a faster response setting. It's best...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-21-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,043
Posted By biyak269
This is the most logical solution I have found to...

This is the most logical solution I have found to date! Thanks!

I bought and returned a Stromberg Carlson rack. It was heavy and required another bike rack anyway, since what it basically does is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-16-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,430
Posted By biyak269
I learned the hard way towing with a BMW X5 that...

I learned the hard way towing with a BMW X5 that a trifle too much weight over the rating can bend the undercarriage where the hitch attaches. Unlike American engineers, Germans seem to design pretty...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-01-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,906
Posted By biyak269
I have used an '04 Expedition to tow a 25 Safari...

I have used an '04 Expedition to tow a 25 Safari (and a 28 before that) for several years with a Hensley Arrow hitch. It sags like yours a little when I'm carrying a lot of stuff in the truck, e.g. 2...
Forum: Awnings 06-13-2015, 10:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,870
Posted By biyak269
For doors I use Teflon bike chain lube. Buy from...

For doors I use Teflon bike chain lube. Buy from a bike shop. It sprays on clear, goes into the crevices, and dries clear. Same stuff for the awning and everything else. A small container will last...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 06-10-2015, 03:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 8,553
Posted By biyak269
Try blowing it out

Mine did that. I connected an air compressor hose to it for a second (with the fill cap off, thank you). It worked fine afterward. I assume that a spider or something else lodged in in the drain...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 05-14-2015, 11:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,768
Posted By biyak269
You need to lube the wheel bearings; forget Bearing Buddies

Grease the bearings. Forget the bearing buddy.

Here's a story about our nearly new Airstream that had a catastrophic wheel bearing failure. We bought a new 28 a few years ago - probably 2007....
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