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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-23-2024, 12:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 306
Posted By aswbe
2008 Airstream Safari SE 25 - Missouri

Safari 25" FB , All systems in working condition with no repairs needed. Water system is winterized. Additional features and recent repairs/maintenance:

Side and rear awnings

Factory...
Forum: Tires 12-11-2016, 08:28 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,405
Posted By aswbe
Max pressure is for trailer tires - ST's - not...

Max pressure is for trailer tires - ST's - not truck tires LT's. Truck tires should be inflated for the weight per axle. Michelin web site has a psi charts for their tires used as trailer tires and...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 10-30-2016, 08:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,748
Posted By aswbe
I did a field expedient repair...I stood on top...

I did a field expedient repair...I stood on top of a stool on top of a picnic table while people handed me things. Aluminum tape aka refri tape, aka blade tape was used to secure boot to cable then...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 10-28-2016, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,748
Posted By aswbe
That looks exactly like what happened to me this...

That looks exactly like what happened to me this summer after 30 + days of rain on the Alaskan caravan...Chased leaks for days until I found the smoking gun...The boot covering the hole on the roof...
Forum: On The Road... 12-01-2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 60,995
Posted By aswbe
We are planning to go on the early caravan 2015...

We are planning to go on the early caravan 2015 May-June. We have bikes and I generally take them with us unless there is little possibility they can be used. Would it be worth while to haul them...
Forum: Tires 05-24-2014, 04:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 10,210
Posted By aswbe
Michelin 16 tire psi

Last June I swapped out my Goodyears at the factory for 16" Michelin's. They pulled them off a pallet mounted and ready to go. When I inquired about what tire pressure to use it stumped them. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-21-2013, 09:46 AM
Replies: 601
Views: 108,466
Posted By aswbe
Ecoboost MPG

Illinois to Sarasota Fl and on to Atlanta Ga. Avg 11.2. Hi was 12.2, flat with tail wind. Worst was trip up to Atlanta with qtr hd wind and hilly - 10.4. Never wanted for power, acceleration on...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-23-2012, 10:25 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,082
Posted By aswbe
I questioned that too (not aware of the...

I questioned that too (not aware of the shifting). I am not enough of a gear head to argue the point and there may very well be some other assignable cause. But my mechanic had seen this many times...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-22-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,082
Posted By aswbe
I replaced my duromax tranny this summer ($5000)...

I replaced my duromax tranny this summer ($5000) after 55000 miles of mostly towing and mostly not in trailer mode. The manual in my '05 truck is less than clear on what happens if I don't use it...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-08-2012, 05:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,127
Posted By aswbe
I think we finally firmed up our fall vacation...

I think we finally firmed up our fall vacation plans and will be able to include a stop at Pecatonica.

Sign us up for Sweet potatoes

Ian and Carolyn
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-17-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 8,851
Posted By aswbe
My Father commanded a section of Amphibious...

My Father commanded a section of Amphibious Trucks taking in Hi explosives to blow up beach obstacles on D-day Omaha beach. He was one of a few survivors. He spoke of it only once in 1966. When I...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-07-2012, 04:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,293
Posted By aswbe
Same problem...I was convinced leak was coming...

Same problem...I was convinced leak was coming from under the shower. Tried the shower curtain solution and no more leaks.

But I dislike the curtain so I calked around the door and rail, kept...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-26-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,173
Posted By aswbe
Big Ed, Milan Mailing address but we are...

Big Ed,

Milan Mailing address but we are really closer to Reynolds.
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-26-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,173
Posted By aswbe
We are planning on coming. Bringing pan of...

We are planning on coming. Bringing pan of cornbread.

Ian
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-25-2012, 04:56 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,897
Posted By aswbe
We are still coming...no weather wimps here. We...

We are still coming...no weather wimps here. We camped for years with our horses in some appalling conditions. The upside to bad weather camping is the real high you get when you get in the truck...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-23-2012, 08:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 7,897
Posted By aswbe
We are still planning on coming Fri nite. ...

We are still planning on coming Fri nite.

Ian & Carolyn
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 12-13-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 17,019
Posted By aswbe
We also will try to make it. Our last outing was...

We also will try to make it. Our last outing was at this park last week in Oct.

Ian & Carolyn
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 09-30-2011, 04:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,938
Posted By aswbe
I will be coming...solo as Carolyn will be with...

I will be coming...solo as Carolyn will be with new grandchild. Anything I can bring?

Ian
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-02-2011, 04:43 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 21,977
Posted By aswbe
First trip milage

Just returned from my first long trip pulling the AS, 2000 miles. Avg 13.8 towing fill up to fill up, 14+ when mixed with non towing mileage. When I kept it at 63 or lower I hit the 1/4 tank...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-08-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,230
Posted By aswbe
Battery issues

Let me weigh in on this discussion one last time. I have lost many a good pair of jeans to acid over the years hauling batteries out of vehicles and wiping tools clean without much thought. Now I...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-07-2011, 08:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,230
Posted By aswbe
Battery issues

Gene
I agree, for those of us who are electrically challenged this was a quick and easy way to determine I needed new batteries. Living a 30 mile round trip from auto repair facilities/stores and...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-05-2011, 04:51 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,230
Posted By aswbe
Bought a cheap hydrometer batterys sat all night...

Bought a cheap hydrometer batterys sat all night on shore pwr and read approx 12.8 when I switched off. 45 min latter 12.6/12.4. Pulled batteries out and 1st cell borderline red 3 more solid green...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-04-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,230
Posted By aswbe
Battery issues

Thanks all for the suggestions.
I checked the battery again 24 hrs after posting message and it is still 10.8V and with the battery switch left on over night.

In answer to questions they are...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 08-03-2011, 07:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,230
Posted By aswbe
Battery Issues

My batteries are are dropping from fully chg'd (checked w/voltmeter) to 10v in 24 hrs with the batteries disconnected by the switch. I did not have this problem a few months ago. I took the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-31-2011, 03:51 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 21,977
Posted By aswbe
Chevy Milage results

I also have an 08 25' SE with an '05 duramax. I have limited towing experience with my new trailer but it avg 11 mpg on all 3 outings and all 3 trips involved strong head/cross winds. Best I ever...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-23-2011, 06:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,250
Posted By aswbe
Water heater won't lite

Can anyone tell me what happened?

Problem: Turned on the water heater switch (1st time in 2 weeks) the lite on the switch turned on but would not go out and the heater would not fire...no...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-10-2011, 06:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,549
Posted By aswbe
I just replaced my filter and the local dealer...

I just replaced my filter and the local dealer had no record of that style of filter. So I called Moen and they discontinued that model have stopped supplying replacement filters to stores and only...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-05-2011, 10:50 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,808
Posted By aswbe
Sorry I am a little late in replying to...

Sorry I am a little late in replying to questions. We have an '08 25' Safari SE. We took it out last weekend for the first time to the State part near St Louis, Pierre Marquette, only 10 other...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 03-24-2011, 06:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,808
Posted By aswbe
We want to come. Just got our first AS 2 weeks...

We want to come. Just got our first AS 2 weeks ago.

Ian/Carolyn
Forum: Member Introductions 03-18-2011, 07:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,175
Posted By aswbe
Semper Fi, I just introduced myself...

Semper Fi,

I just introduced myself yesterday. Former Marine Corps Helicopter pilot also...way back when CH-46's were still new. We might be heading to Pensacola in the next year...can't see the...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-17-2011, 07:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,051
Posted By aswbe
New Owner - 2008 Safari

Hi All,
No longer a wantabe.

Followed these forums and watched the ads for 6 months before we found our dream. Now a proud owner of '08 25' Safari. 1st thing on the list is to build a carport. ...
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