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Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls Yesterday, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,372
Posted By Wazbro
The dual cam does not use just chains to hold up...

The dual cam does not use just chains to hold up the bars, it uses chains to hold up the bracket that actually holds up the bars. When I saw the comment of using chains, I thought of ones where only...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-22-2024, 08:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 908
Posted By Wazbro
Get in touch with bestconverter.com many have had...

Get in touch with bestconverter.com many have had great experiences with them.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 04-18-2024, 09:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,457
Posted By Wazbro
Here are a couple threads about it. ...

Here are a couple threads about it.
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f46/queen-to-twin-conversion-25-fb-fc-161843.html...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-18-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 221
Posted By Wazbro
If it's the same as the one in the 73 my parents...

If it's the same as the one in the 73 my parents had, there is a nut under the pedal and another below a cap on the top back of the toilet and you need a really long extension to get that one loose.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-15-2024, 03:21 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,893
Posted By Wazbro
Here you go.(well, flooded from burst pipe)

Here you go.(well, flooded from burst pipe)
Forum: Refrigerators 04-12-2024, 09:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 535
Posted By Wazbro
Not sure I understand the problem you say...

Not sure I understand the problem you say "resetting the switch on the outside panel only helps for a short period of time" that sounds like the circuit breaker tripping. Are you plugged into a 15...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-12-2024, 03:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,144
Posted By Wazbro
If a trailer under 20 feet would work some of the...

If a trailer under 20 feet would work some of the smaller rounded fiberglass trailers are worth looking at to, such as Oliver and Casita.
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 04-11-2024, 09:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,557
Posted By Wazbro
How are the panels more then 5 years old if they...

How are the panels more then 5 years old if they were just replaced?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-08-2024, 07:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,421
Posted By Wazbro
Well if that's the case just drop in the cheapest...

Well if that's the case just drop in the cheapest flooded lead acid deep-cycle you can find (Walmart comes to mind), NOT expensive AGMs and don't worry about it. They wont get damaged in a short time.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-08-2024, 06:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,893
Posted By Wazbro
Unfortunately that article is confusing. First it...

Unfortunately that article is confusing. First it says "any voltage boosting transformer is in violation" then it says "the newer Autoformer now also includes a Surge Protector. ---these are the...
Forum: On The Road... 04-07-2024, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,581
Posted By Wazbro
Here are a few threads about it. ...

Here are a few threads about it.
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f343/shipping-239744.html
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f343/shipping-an-airstream-cross-country-from-ca-to-ga-198723.html...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 04-06-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 37,710
Posted By Wazbro
True, but they also said they got it to stop in...

True, but they also said they got it to stop in the thread.
Forum: On The Road... 04-06-2024, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,581
Posted By Wazbro
That will change depending on how you answer this...

That will change depending on how you answer this question.
Can it be towed or does it need to be on a flatbed?
If it can be towed you could talk to an RV dealer to see who they use to tow their...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-06-2024, 08:22 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,893
Posted By Wazbro
Well the part about them stealing power is flat...

Well the part about them stealing power is flat out BS. You might use slightly more power with one due to a small amount of inefficiency (guessing under 1% haven't seen it listed) in the transformer,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-06-2024, 07:54 AM
Replies: 121
Views: 16,378
Posted By Wazbro
Your sticker says max weight of occupants and...

Your sticker says max weight of occupants and cargo is 1202 lbs.
Max weight of occupants and cargo equals max payload equals max load depending on what terminology you want to use, they all mean the...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 04-05-2024, 02:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 37,710
Posted By Wazbro
They got it to stop back 12 years ago in 2012.

They got it to stop back 12 years ago in 2012.
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-04-2024, 01:46 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,120
Posted By Wazbro
There is a way to beat the 30 amp problem though....

There is a way to beat the 30 amp problem though. Install a bunch of lithium batteries and a MultiPlus, then you can boost that 30 amp to a single line over 50 amps.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-03-2024, 10:00 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,278
Posted By Wazbro
Don't forget there have been many reports of some...

Don't forget there have been many reports of some Airstream dealers only installing batteries that they sell you, with a markup. You need to ask about this before scheduling anyone for the work. It...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 04-01-2024, 04:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,351
Posted By Wazbro
There is at least 1 Airstream trailer model that...

There is at least 1 Airstream trailer model that has a macerating toilet that is not mounted directly above the black tank.
Not that I think a toilet that uses more water, needs electric to work,...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 04-01-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,100
Posted By Wazbro
And according to the pump manufacturer PEX (or...

And according to the pump manufacturer PEX (or any rigid tubing) should not be connected directly to the pump.
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-01-2024, 03:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By Wazbro
It's not minimum usage, it's minimum time between...

It's not minimum usage, it's minimum time between uses. On one that I read about it said you can't use it while it is incinerating, which can take 30 minutes to 2 hours, depending on deposit. With 2...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-01-2024, 01:29 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 6,120
Posted By Wazbro
Maybe a couple pictures will help these are both...

Maybe a couple pictures will help these are both double pole 50 amp breakers. One has the switch for the poles connected on the inside the other has the switches connected on the outside. You can see...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-31-2024, 07:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 388
Posted By Wazbro
Yes, but it is tiring to move in and out of the...

Yes, but it is tiring to move in and out of the way.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-31-2024, 07:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,721
Posted By Wazbro
2 hours isn't that old for the opening post.

2 hours isn't that old for the opening post.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 03-31-2024, 06:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,721
Posted By Wazbro
Should be a pex line with a fitting that screws...

Should be a pex line with a fitting that screws on to the back of the city water inlet hand tight. There is a chance that is loose but, if it doesn't leak while the pump is running it is more likely...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 03-31-2024, 06:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,114
Posted By Wazbro
Actually I think removing the black tank may be...

Actually I think removing the black tank may be the easiest of the three, long term. Some of the Incinerator toilets have minimum time between uses, that can be problematic depending on your use...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-31-2024, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,219
Posted By Wazbro
It should work on 30 amp, note it uses 1400 watts...

It should work on 30 amp, note it uses 1400 watts so if your batteries are low, the fridge is on electric and an AC is running it could trip the 30 amp breaker. Also the electric part is silent, well...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-31-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,521
Posted By Wazbro
For that you might want to look for higher weight...

For that you might want to look for higher weight capacity.
Forum: Base Camp 03-31-2024, 05:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 999
Posted By Wazbro
Yes the inverter has a breaker or fuse on it.

Yes the inverter has a breaker or fuse on it.
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-31-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 441
Posted By Wazbro
I find that when I thoroughly rinse the tank when...

I find that when I thoroughly rinse the tank when de-winterizing I get a lot more junk out of the tank then when thoroughly rinsing the tank when winterizing. Even with rinsing both times.
...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-31-2024, 08:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,521
Posted By Wazbro
Personally I don't want the fastest E-bike. Here...

Personally I don't want the fastest E-bike. Here in NJ if an E-bike can power or assist more then 20 mph it is considered a Moped and must be registered and insured and still has a maximum legal...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-27-2024, 08:13 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,079
Posted By Wazbro
Depending on your TV your TV may actually drain...

Depending on your TV your TV may actually drain your trailer batteries while driving down the road. A Ford power boost for example only has 12.5 volts in the "12 volt" system unless some certain...
Forum: 2024 - Current Trade Wind 03-27-2024, 07:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,502
Posted By Wazbro
That is somewhere between a best case (for this...

That is somewhere between a best case (for this situation) and a myth. That 1/3, 1/3, 1/3 can only happen with a very specific combination of distances between axles (TV front, TV rear, TV rear axle...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 03-26-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 3,906
Posted By Wazbro
Completely wrong. 30lb is 80% of what a 30lb...

Completely wrong. 30lb is 80% of what a 30lb cylinder can hold, 30lb is approximately 7 gallons. The manufacturers actually size propane cylinders by the 80% they can be filled to.
Forum: Axles 03-26-2024, 05:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,065
Posted By Wazbro
I agree with this and would say with the axles...

I agree with this and would say with the axles being 18 years old it would be short sighted to just replace 1 of the axles.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-24-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 8,050
Posted By Wazbro
New Airstreams do NOT have electric water...

New Airstreams do NOT have electric water heaters, PROPANE ONLY on demand just 12v for controls.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-23-2024, 01:19 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,575
Posted By Wazbro
The best place to put a shut off valve would be...

The best place to put a shut off valve would be on the output side of the water pump. It would be a good idea to put a note/label next to water pump switch about valve as a reminder to you or a...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 03-22-2024, 06:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,575
Posted By Wazbro
That would waste a lot of water. You would only...

That would waste a lot of water. You would only have the tank overflow if the check valve in your water pump is leaking. You should fix the pump or add a valve on output of pump to stop the leak.
Forum: On The Road... 03-21-2024, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,283
Posted By Wazbro
Yes, that's the biggest risk, the second would be...

Yes, that's the biggest risk, the second would be the outdoor shower.
Forum: 2024 - Current Trade Wind 03-21-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,502
Posted By Wazbro
Do you know the actual tongue weight? It would...

Do you know the actual tongue weight?
It would be more helpful then saying with about 600lbs more payload then the OP it's no problem.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-20-2024, 05:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 644
Posted By Wazbro
That's actually a good idea, as long as it can...

That's actually a good idea, as long as it can supply enough power for what your using.(fine for your laptop) My guess is it has less overhead power draw then a 1000 watt or larger inverter and you...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-20-2024, 05:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By Wazbro
I guess I missed 'that'.

I guess I missed 'that'.
Forum: 2024 - Current Trade Wind 03-20-2024, 03:59 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,502
Posted By Wazbro
I haven't seen anyone post actual tongue weights...

I haven't seen anyone post actual tongue weights for the Trade Wind yet, either as delivered or ready to camp. With most storage up front I would not be surprised if ready to camp the tongue weight...
Forum: 2024 - Current Trade Wind 03-20-2024, 03:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,588
Posted By Wazbro
The way Airstream did it with the Trade Wind the...

The way Airstream did it with the Trade Wind the OP has is with a Multiplus 2 inverter/converter/charger that knows when it is inverting and doesn't charge then.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 03-20-2024, 10:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 608
Posted By Wazbro
That does depend on the shunt, they now have a...

That does depend on the shunt, they now have a waterproof version.

One hot is for the inverter, the other is for everything else. Both positives should really be on one battery and all negatives...
Forum: 2016 - Current International 03-20-2024, 09:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Wazbro
Yeah, time for warranty work then.

Yeah, time for warranty work then.
Forum: 2016 - Current International 03-19-2024, 03:08 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 527
Posted By Wazbro
Is that when running cooling mode or heat mode? ...

Is that when running cooling mode or heat mode?

When running the heat pump in heat mode it is designed to have condensation run down side to keep frozen drain tube from causing problems.
...
Forum: Friends of Dorothy 03-19-2024, 08:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,441
Posted By Wazbro
There are a few Airstream only campgrounds. ...

There are a few Airstream only campgrounds.
https://www.airforums.com/reviews/showcat.php?cat=33
Forum: Refrigerators 03-19-2024, 08:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,413
Posted By Wazbro
That depends on how you camp. If strictly plugged...

That depends on how you camp. If strictly plugged in except maybe one night on rare occasions when you don't need the furnace you can get away with LA batteries and no solar. More then that yes you...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-17-2024, 08:32 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,325
Posted By Wazbro
I haven't seen many weights for the 28RBTs, when...

I haven't seen many weights for the 28RBTs, when they had 27 RB and 25 RB the tongue weights I've seen people post were just closer to brochure weight around 800-950 instead of the front beds more...
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