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Forum: Doors & Locks 10-14-2023, 04:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 752
Posted By LY007
Main Door Lock Replacement?

My Excella 27 has the original door lock.Works fine but I would like to pre-emptively replace it before it breaks.

I’m not all that concerned with originality. Anyone suggest a replacement with...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-10-2023, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 680
Posted By LY007
Tankless gas water heater in 16”x12”?

The opening for my old tank type water heater in my 83 Excella is 16x12. Anyone know of a good tankless that will fit in there?

Thanks
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12-30-2022, 04:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,952
Posted By LY007
Be careful out there.

https://www.thedrive.com/news/broken-ram-3500-dually-shows-a-camper-can-still-overload-a-big-truck
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-08-2022, 09:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,954
Posted By LY007
Thanks. Pretty much what I thought. Steve

Thanks. Pretty much what I thought.

Steve
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-08-2022, 08:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,954
Posted By LY007
Cost of new subfloor?

Roughly speaking, what would it cost to have a Airstream oriented repair shop replace a subfloor? I assume they would need to lift the shell?

Thanks
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 06-11-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 89,520
Posted By LY007
For those of you who love Floydfest and Highland...

For those of you who love Floydfest and Highland Haven Airstream Park: Floydfest is moving next year to a new and improved site near Check, VA, which is about a 15 minute drive from Highland Haven.
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 06-05-2022, 12:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 615
Posted By LY007
Compartment lock size

Hi

I want to replace three locks on the outside of my 83 27 ft Excella. The water fill door, the side storage compartment, and the rear access door for tank drain valves. Do you know what size...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 07-26-2021, 05:58 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 89,520
Posted By LY007
Floydfest Odyssey

Floydfest turned it up to 11 this year.

Saw about a dozen Airstreams, from a ‘52 to a new Atlas.
Forum: On The Road... 05-30-2021, 09:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,406
Posted By LY007
Our local sewage plant has a free dump station,...

Our local sewage plant has a free dump station, and it’s located 3 minutes from our storage area. Very handy. I found this out on an iPhone app.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-12-2021, 09:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,789
Posted By LY007
Trade up for a vehicle with an internally stowed...

Trade up for a vehicle with an internally stowed spare.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 03-28-2021, 10:42 AM
Replies: 161
Views: 27,637
Posted By LY007
I saw him at Bonnaroo 2019. Highlight of the...

I saw him at Bonnaroo 2019. Highlight of the weekend for me.
Forum: Our Community 03-28-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 12,646
Posted By LY007
Some friends of mine went off grid for a few...

Some friends of mine went off grid for a few years in a variation of these:
...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 10-01-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,668
Posted By LY007
The 705 is a nice radio. I recently bought a...

The 705 is a nice radio.

I recently bought a 7100 and I think it is an excellent candidate for use in the AS. The separate head unit is small and easy to use. The actual radio unit is about the...
Forum: On The Road... 09-07-2020, 06:37 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,949
Posted By LY007
All the navigation apps mentioned here are good...

All the navigation apps mentioned here are good choices, especially for planning. But while en route I prefer ones with near real time traffic information.
Forum: 1987 - 1989 Excella 09-01-2020, 06:43 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 516
Posted By LY007
RB bathroom door replacement

I’m going to replace the two divider walls between the twin beds and the bathroom, and while I’m at it I’d like to improve upon the sliding pocket doors. Anyone made some improvements in this area?
Forum: Awnings 08-15-2020, 05:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By LY007
Rear Zip Dee awning placement

My rear marker lights are two inches above the window frame. In looking at zip dee documentation, it looks like the lights occupy the space ZD recommends for mounting the awning. Has anyone mounted...
Forum: Community Polls 07-31-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,992
Posted By LY007
I had a 2000 diesel Excursion as the family car. ...

I had a 2000 diesel Excursion as the family car. I liked it, but on cold mornings it was very loud.

Sold it to a polygamy cult out west.
Forum: Our Community 07-23-2020, 05:23 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,850
Posted By LY007
I bought the geezer pass at the toll entrance to...

I bought the geezer pass at the toll entrance to Skyline Drive for $10 a few years ago. Only one ranger on duty so it took a while but worth the wait.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-12-2020, 08:19 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 12,079
Posted By LY007
We have some REI chairs. Compact, light, and...

We have some REI chairs. Compact, light, and they do not encourage sitting for any length of time.

btw, you can buy the equivalents of the REI chairs on Amazon and eBay for half the price.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 07-12-2020, 05:03 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,919
Posted By LY007
Have you tried unhooking city water and then...

Have you tried unhooking city water and then seeing if you get water flow from the tank? If you do it’s the check valve, not the water level indicator.
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 07-04-2020, 07:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 312
Posted By LY007
I replaced the 6 cu ft gas/electric Dometic in my...

I replaced the 6 cu ft gas/electric Dometic in my Excella with a new 8 cu ft one. Took a bit of carpentry to accommodate the taller box. But if you replace with same size unit up it’s a very simple...
Forum: General Interior Topics 07-03-2020, 05:31 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,729
Posted By LY007
CW owns our local AS dealership. ...

CW owns our local AS dealership.


https://rv.campingworld.com/dealer/airstream%20of%20virginia-virginia-thornburg
Forum: On The Road... 06-28-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By LY007
Yes, cancelled this year. KOA rolled over the...

Yes, cancelled this year. KOA rolled over the reservations to 2021.
Forum: On The Road... 06-28-2020, 05:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 435
Posted By LY007
Manchester TN KOA Bonnaroo

Has anyone stayed here for Bonnaroo? Pricey, but the thought of jumping in a swimming pool at 2am after a long day in the heat is appealing, as well as full hook ups. How is the shuttle service?
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 05-25-2020, 08:50 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,668
Posted By LY007
My imposter is operating on 30m FT8 as of last...

My imposter is operating on 30m FT8 as of last night. If I hear him CQ I’m gonna answer. KA4FOX de KA4FOX.

Have reported it to ARRL and FCC, as someone suggested, just for the record.
Forum: Full-Timing 05-22-2020, 08:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,873
Posted By LY007
Do a shipping container conversion.

Do a shipping container conversion.
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 05-17-2020, 09:21 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,668
Posted By LY007
Ok thanks. The operator who has made contact...

Ok thanks. The operator who has made contact with the “other me” twice is going to try to contact him again. It’s PSK31 so he will get a screen shot of the QSO and send it to me. I found out about...
Forum: Phone, CB & Ham Radio 05-17-2020, 09:07 AM
Replies: 576
Views: 128,668
Posted By LY007
Question: is there anything to be done when you...

Question: is there anything to be done when you find out that someone else is operating with your call sign?
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 04-30-2020, 05:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,454
Posted By LY007
Have you considered an inflatable paddle board? ...

Have you considered an inflatable paddle board? Lighter, and no hassle transporting. We bought one from Tower years ago.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-19-2020, 08:21 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,677
Posted By LY007
We had sold our cool Bluebird Wanderlodge to buy...

We had sold our cool Bluebird Wanderlodge to buy a trailer and knew the only trailer that could replace it was an AS. We didn’t want to buy new, and the restored vintage ones seemed too nice to...
Forum: Awnings 03-01-2020, 09:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 781
Posted By LY007
Best place to buy Zip Dee?

I need a Zip Dee for the rear window on my 83 Excella 27 RB. Best place to buy?
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-16-2020, 10:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 255
Posted By LY007
Jack knife sofa for 87 Excella 27 RB.

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

I’m looking for a jack knife sofa to fit the front of an 87...
Forum: Our Community 12-29-2019, 06:22 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,569
Posted By LY007
Our local dealer was sold to Camping World. But...

Our local dealer was sold to Camping World. But because I have an older Airstream, I’ve never actually been to an AS dealer ever, so it doesn’t make any difference to me.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-13-2019, 06:10 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 988
Posted By LY007
Worlds most expensive tow vehicle?

1933 Bentley.
Forum: Our Community 12-05-2019, 05:54 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,373
Posted By LY007
I’m deaf in one ear. I find it to be more of a...

I’m deaf in one ear. I find it to be more of a convenience than a problem. If I have to sit next to a boor at dinner, I make sure he or she is on my deaf side. At night I put my good ear on the...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 11-28-2019, 08:39 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,031
Posted By LY007
If you own a cell phone and a credit card, you...

If you own a cell phone and a credit card, you have surrendered your “privacy”. AS forum postings are trivial in comparison.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-27-2019, 07:17 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 20,438
Posted By LY007
I towed a 30 ft 6000 lb race car trailer with an...

I towed a 30 ft 6000 lb race car trailer with an MB G500 with less horsepower than your MB. But the G is more like a truck than a family SUV.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-26-2019, 05:41 AM
Replies: 485
Views: 78,508
Posted By LY007
There is verbiage in the deposit sign up...

There is verbiage in the deposit sign up indicating prices will be subject to change.

I’m still baffled as to why a pointless feature (“armored” windows) was showcased in the demo, even if it had...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-04-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,312
Posted By LY007
There is no such truck, yet.

There is no such truck, yet.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-13-2019, 12:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 12,189
Posted By LY007
I’ve towed with a Suburban, a diesel Excursion, a...

I’ve towed with a Suburban, a diesel Excursion, a Mercedes G500, and a 5.7 Tundra Crewmax. I prefer the Tundra as it has the highest horsepower in the group and its overall reliability. I’m at 170k...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-13-2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,861
Posted By LY007
Jeep Gladiator

Anyone tow with the new Jeep Gladiator yet? Jeep claims a 7000+ lb towing capacity.

https://www.jeep.com/gladiator/utility.html

Saw dozens of them yesterday at the Overland Expo in Virginia. ...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 10-03-2019, 04:59 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,016
Posted By LY007
If you have to pay someone to do basic...

If you have to pay someone to do basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and upgrading chores, owning any brand of RV is going to be a very expensive endeavor.
Forum: On The Road... 09-19-2019, 03:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,969
Posted By LY007
I put my camera down by the license plate. Very...

I put my camera down by the license plate. Very helpful. Use it more as a rear view mirror on the road than as an actual backup camera.
Forum: On The Road... 09-19-2019, 03:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,654
Posted By LY007
U turns in small places

Watched this guy for twenty minutes at my dentist office today. Before he was done he damaged the truck, the trailer, the car, and a parked car nearby. Wasn’t much help I could offer, but I felt...
Forum: Tires 09-15-2019, 09:23 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,614
Posted By LY007
We check our lug nut torques before every trip. ...

We check our lug nut torques before every trip. Safety habit left over from my racing days.

Also, I have a four foot 600 ft pound Snap On 3/4” torque wrench in the shop. No nut has yet to defy...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-09-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,929
Posted By LY007
My pet peeve is not having more time to spend in...

My pet peeve is not having more time to spend in my Airstream.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-09-2019, 07:07 AM
Replies: 124
Views: 21,798
Posted By LY007
I’m a lapsed member of WBCCI, but I like the look...

I’m a lapsed member of WBCCI, but I like the look of the new website.
Forum: Our Community 08-04-2019, 09:55 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 21,379
Posted By LY007
This thread is precisely why I am satisfied with...

This thread is precisely why I am satisfied with my sub $20k used Airstream, and have no intentions buying something “better”, regardless of whether it’s AS or SOB.
Forum: On The Road... 06-30-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,939
Posted By LY007
Thanks for review. We intend to camp there the...

Thanks for review. We intend to camp there the night before Bonnaroo next year.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-25-2019, 09:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 586
Posted By LY007
83Excella: Does truck battery charge trailer battery?

I’ve noticed that when towing the trailer with the gas fridge on, the trailer battery loses voltage over the course of a day servicing the 12v requirements of the fridge.

I had assumed that the...
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