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Forum: General Repair Forum 10-08-2013, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Posted By Hansom-Man
Nearly all insurance companies will fight you on...

Nearly all insurance companies will fight you on paying out on a claim. Especially if there is room for interpretation. This is how they maximize profits.

Key things to remember:
Don't get angry...
Forum: On The Road... 10-06-2013, 12:58 PM
Replies: 586
Views: 66,954
Posted By Hansom-Man
Good post. I wish more folks understood forestry...

Good post. I wish more folks understood forestry management regarding deadfall and letting underbrush getting under control. I was surprised at how variable the practices were across USFS districts. ...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-05-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,411
Posted By Hansom-Man
Take a look at your states insurance commission...

Take a look at your states insurance commission to know your rights when it comes to the appraisal of the damage. Many states allow you to get independent appraisals which you pay for (often for x%...
Forum: On The Road... 10-05-2013, 08:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,137
Posted By Hansom-Man
More like you big government has you trained...

More like you big government has you trained well. :rolleyes:

Actually would have paid more line 2.541 for the gas depending on which state the gas was purchased in (Avg gas tax is 54.8 cents)....
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 10-02-2013, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,374
Posted By Hansom-Man
Have you looked into PPL motor homes in Houston?...

Have you looked into PPL motor homes in Houston? Their commission is kind of steep (10%), but they seem to move Airstreams pretty routinely. Colleague of mine sold his 23fb through them and seemed...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 09-26-2013, 08:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 559
Posted By Hansom-Man
2009 Airstream Flying Cloud 23’ - Texas

Title: 2009 Airstream Flying Cloud 23’ - Texas
We just listed our for Sale on Airstream Classifieds.

Year: Make: Model: Length: '


Well maintained 23 FC FB with...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 09-23-2013, 07:51 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,244
Posted By Hansom-Man
Yes there are QC issues to be sure. Kind of...

Yes there are QC issues to be sure. Kind of shocking if you've not had experience with other recreational items that are hand built. Bought a boat once and I swear I heard the dealer singing "sucker"...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 09-22-2013, 03:02 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,126
Posted By Hansom-Man
Had a similar problem with the valve that I...

Had a similar problem with the valve that I believe you are referencing. See the photos in the thread mentioned below. It's was relatively easy fix as ours
had threaded connections. It was a bit...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-22-2013, 09:34 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,285
Posted By Hansom-Man
Good to know. The article I had read was much...

Good to know. The article I had read was much lighter on details.

Don't get me wrong. We're generally pleased with the Titan and Nissan in general. We've only had one 3 yr period in our adult...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-21-2013, 09:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,285
Posted By Hansom-Man
Yeah, we'll see what the towing specs are. I'm...

Yeah, we'll see what the towing specs are. I'm not quite as hopeful as my DW is about the diesel Titan. While our Titan is a decent truck from a mechanical perspective, it seems to be a bit...
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 09-20-2013, 10:00 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 27,032
Posted By Hansom-Man
That is awesome. Remodel & painting an Argosy is...

That is awesome. Remodel & painting an Argosy is something I dream of.
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-18-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 824
Posted By Hansom-Man
Did you try Bob Jones RV in S. Houston? They are...

Did you try Bob Jones RV in S. Houston? They are the about the only folks I'd let touch my rig. It may be out of their scope of work, but I'm sure they would be able to recommend a mechanic. They see...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 09-17-2013, 08:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,115
Posted By Hansom-Man
Check the seal where the vent pipe meets the...

Check the seal where the vent pipe meets the roof. Best to get on a ladder and look from up top. We found that the plastic section connected to pipe which overlaps the roof metal had cracked and...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 09-15-2013, 08:34 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By Hansom-Man
If the tube checks out, it could be a cracked AC...

If the tube checks out, it could be a cracked AC drip pan. This happened to us, fortunately our unit was still under warranty when it happened.
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-15-2013, 08:23 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,297
Posted By Hansom-Man
Easy replacement for upraded Sony system

The crummy Sony MX 2000u head unit in our 23fb finally failed. Read a lot of threads on the wiring rats nest that lives in the cabinet, so I was concerned about a super involved DIY project. Scouting...
Forum: On The Road... 08-17-2013, 10:16 AM
Replies: 159
Views: 15,735
Posted By Hansom-Man
As said earlier. Dog & can of Bear Spray are an...

As said earlier. Dog & can of Bear Spray are an awesome combo and legal in all 50 states. You can't carry it across the boarder, but you can buy a new can once you're there. Unlike pepper spray, it...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 08-11-2013, 12:04 PM
Replies: 778
Views: 136,351
Posted By Hansom-Man
Nilesrob you are my hero:lol: I thought I...

Nilesrob you are my hero:lol:

I thought I was the only guy with more cartop carry accessories than an REI store. We have a similar set up to carry 2 Hobie revos, bikes, gen, etc... on our Nissan...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-21-2011, 03:06 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,560
Posted By Hansom-Man
Agree that added cost is due to transport from...

Agree that added cost is due to transport from production outsourcing. However, govt regs are a minimal impact for Al production. Labor and mineral supply are much bigger factors. Ore grade bauxite...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 12-21-2011, 02:18 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,493
Posted By Hansom-Man
The new type of seal is good news on the fix for...

The new type of seal is good news on the fix for the very recent builds of AS trailers.

I'll share our recent experience to give folks another data point regarding the vintage of trailers...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-21-2011, 12:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,666
Posted By Hansom-Man
I'll post the answer to this under the ongoing...

I'll post the answer to this under the ongoing floor rot thread elsewhere in the forum. That way others can learn & hopefully prevent significant damage to their trailers.

-:)Cheers
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-19-2011, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,666
Posted By Hansom-Man
Airstream Customer Service - Kudos

Just wanted to take a moment and share our recent experience with Airstream Customer Service.

While at this october's ABQ Ballon fiesta rally, we discovered that a section of the bathroom floor in...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-19-2011, 11:46 AM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 416,319
Posted By Hansom-Man
Don't think that there is a dealer in TX. Sean...

Don't think that there is a dealer in TX. Sean will know, but we purchased ours direct & had it shipped to our house here in Houston. Installed it with the help of a buddy over the course of a...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 12-11-2011, 11:31 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 29,617
Posted By Hansom-Man
Well shoot. I was off on my winning bid...

Well shoot. I was off on my winning bid guesstimate by $8700. Must be losing my touch.

It was fun while it lasted.
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 12-07-2011, 06:14 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 29,617
Posted By Hansom-Man
I like the name, but it needs to be more flashy...

I like the name, but it needs to be more flashy for TV. What about Keeping up with the Airholes, or maybe Amping it up with the Airholes.

Maybe get a major tow vehicle to sponsor. T.V.'s bringing...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-27-2011, 10:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,559
Posted By Hansom-Man
What may be rediculous is thinking that you'll do...

What may be rediculous is thinking that you'll do better than 5.0% rate of return on any of those investments any time soon. :lol:

BTW, I felt the same way as Bike Addict when I bought my boat at...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-27-2011, 05:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,559
Posted By Hansom-Man
Hard to say if it is a good deal. I don't know...

Hard to say if it is a good deal. I don't know you or your situation or how you value money. I'm assuming by asking your question in a public forum you like to hang on to your money. so here goes.......
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-25-2011, 10:08 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,955
Posted By Hansom-Man
May want to re think propane storage.....

Thought I'd share this in the interest of saving someone a serious loss down the road.

For the last couple of years I've been lighting my charcoal grill with a torch that uses the disposable...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-24-2011, 04:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,633
Posted By Hansom-Man
Our 2009 has a plywood floor. No OSB.......

Our 2009 has a plywood floor. No OSB.......
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 10-16-2011, 11:32 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 29,617
Posted By Hansom-Man
Based on the Rover's final winning bid, I'd say...

Based on the Rover's final winning bid, I'd say $148,300. Although, the vintage trailer market is a bit smaller than the vintage auto market so the showing may not be as strong.

Could you imagine...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 10-16-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 5,654
Posted By Hansom-Man
This may be a simple fix. Have you tried...

This may be a simple fix. Have you tried unscrewing the black adapter section from the can and re-seating it once or twice? The gasket that forms the seal between the can & adapter is fairly thin, so...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 10-16-2011, 10:16 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 29,617
Posted By Hansom-Man
No, but I'm sure we'll find someone here to stir...

No, but I'm sure we'll find someone here to stir the pot before all is said and done.

Anyone, anyone :innocent:
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 10-16-2011, 08:26 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 29,617
Posted By Hansom-Man
Don't think anyone here said Orvis provides low...

Don't think anyone here said Orvis provides low quality goods or service. I have many Items from them that I am quite happy to own. However, they are in essence a "luxury" retailer. By definition,...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 10-15-2011, 02:03 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 29,617
Posted By Hansom-Man
Dude, my heart just skipped a beat. The only...

Dude, my heart just skipped a beat. The only thing cooler than the Wagoneer to me is an IH scout....... I dare not show this to my wife. The last retro car I told her I liked was the Dodge Challenger...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-14-2011, 09:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,666
Posted By Hansom-Man
Propride.......nuff said.

Propride.......nuff said.
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 10-14-2011, 09:45 PM
Replies: 184
Views: 29,617
Posted By Hansom-Man
Duh, your supposed to tow it with this: ...

Duh, your supposed to tow it with this:

https://https://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=3Y8E (https://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=3Y8E)

Has anyone ever gotten a bargain at an...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-08-2011, 07:10 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,508
Posted By Hansom-Man
Any kind of fooring (vinyl, wood, laminate)...

Any kind of fooring (vinyl, wood, laminate) should be installed as a floating floor if there is any kind of potential for moisture (leak or humidity). Here in Houston, good residential installers go...
Forum: 2007 Safari SE 10-08-2011, 06:22 PM
Replies: 551
Views: 153,493
Posted By Hansom-Man
Careful, you may want to read some of the thread...

Careful, you may want to read some of the thread background here. A lot of these issues are due to belt line leaks where there was no seal installed in the gap between the frame & shell. These leaks...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 10-08-2011, 12:33 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 56,028
Posted By Hansom-Man
Thanks!

Well we just returned from part 2 of our AS venture (the snowy expanse of Angel Fire). It was a bit chillier than we anticipated, but at least we can say we've seen snow as we head to Christmas time....
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 09-28-2011, 07:50 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 56,028
Posted By Hansom-Man
In Amarillo tonight cold chillin with the dogs...

In Amarillo tonight cold chillin with the dogs after a full days drive. Will be at Enchanted trails tomorrow. Rapidly forgetting that I have work for a living...

See y'all soon.
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 09-26-2011, 09:11 PM
Replies: 533
Views: 56,028
Posted By Hansom-Man
Once again, the DW gets to spend her B-day (sept...

Once again, the DW gets to spend her B-day (sept 28) driving / to our vacation destination. She told me to hold the gift purchases until after she's seen the vendor possibilities at the fiesta.........
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-25-2011, 11:19 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,851
Posted By Hansom-Man
Agreed, The post did have the desired...

Agreed,

The post did have the desired effect. I crawled under our Titan today and all welds are intact and with no corrosion. I'll also squirt some grease in the zerkers of the PP as there was a...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-24-2011, 11:10 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,851
Posted By Hansom-Man
An incorrect drop would be a contributing factor....

An incorrect drop would be a contributing factor. I think the drop on on our Titan with a PP is 3 in. However, we also have the Pro-4x edition which has a higher profile than the other Titan...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-24-2011, 12:05 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 25,851
Posted By Hansom-Man
Well that scares the beans out of me! We tow our...

Well that scares the beans out of me! We tow our 23' with a 2010 Titan HP and WB never felt like its been an issue and all of the towing parameters are well within spec. We also tow with a Propride...
Forum: Photography 09-23-2011, 06:12 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,108
Posted By Hansom-Man
Dude, I just puked a little.

Dude, I just puked a little.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-12-2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,878
Posted By Hansom-Man
OK is this something I should order from an AS...

OK is this something I should order from an AS dealer or purchase an off the shelf / SOB and paint it?

Not trying to be a smartalec or anything, I just want to get it done while I've got...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 09-12-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,878
Posted By Hansom-Man
Propane tank bracket / holder

I'm prepping the "Glamshell" for our next road trip & fixing a couple of issues left behind from the original owner who jack-knifed the trailer backing in and mangled the tank holder/storage...
Forum: Our Community 08-13-2011, 06:43 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,767
Posted By Hansom-Man
Dog is definitely the way to go. Portable,...

Dog is definitely the way to go. Portable, reliable, universal. Even if a thief/criminal/dirtbag is not afraid of your canine friend, A barking dog can be quite a distraction for a perpetrator. The...
Forum: On The Road... 08-06-2011, 04:02 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,991
Posted By Hansom-Man
Thanks for the tip Dave. I dived Belize (Cay...

Thanks for the tip Dave. I dived Belize (Cay Caulker and Ambegris) doing reef research 20 yrs ago. Caulker was uber rustic and had 2 eating estabishments (restaurant does not reaaly apply). You could...
Forum: On The Road... 08-06-2011, 02:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,991
Posted By Hansom-Man
Melody Ranch, I know we're close to some...

Melody Ranch,

I know we're close to some righteous water here in the Great Republic. I've grown so fond of the Rockport / Aransas area that I'm considering storing "The Glamshell" there long term...
Forum: On The Road... 08-06-2011, 11:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,991
Posted By Hansom-Man
yeah, I guess enough time has passed since our...

yeah, I guess enough time has passed since our last visit that I had forgotten the negative things. We were on a sailboat charter in Charlotte Harbor / Boca Grande area when Katrina rolled through...
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