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Forum: Tires 03-02-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,547
Posted By banderabob
Get ‘em now, or wish you had ‘em later.

Get ‘em now, or wish you had ‘em later.
Forum: Windows & Screens 02-15-2024, 01:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,125
Posted By banderabob
I agree with KCurtis. I’d attempt a fix before...

I agree with KCurtis. I’d attempt a fix before driving across the country.
Forum: On The Road... 01-20-2024, 09:55 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,465
Posted By banderabob
Maybe too simplistic, but I Google minor...

Maybe too simplistic, but I Google minor emergency center, or hospital near me.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-20-2024, 09:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,190
Posted By banderabob
I am a WBCCI Foundation Board member. You can...

I am a WBCCI Foundation Board member. You can email your name and contact info to me, Bob Grimes at txairstreamr@gmail.com and I will follow-up.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-14-2024, 11:04 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,586
Posted By banderabob
We’re a couple of years behind you. Three years...

We’re a couple of years behind you. Three years ago we upped from 23CB to a FC25FBT. The corner bed simply didn’t work. We considered a 23FBT, but the killer was the dinette…….simply not adequate...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-12-2024, 11:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,857
Posted By banderabob
I had that happen some years ago when we were...

I had that happen some years ago when we were selling our first AS. I collected all the contact information along with the fake check and forwarded it to the FBI. I doubt they did anything with it...
Forum: On The Road... 01-08-2024, 09:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By banderabob
Yes, on the road up to the ski area. We hope to...

Yes, on the road up to the ski area. We hope to stay there on a future visit.
Forum: Base Camp 01-06-2024, 09:41 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,182
Posted By banderabob
I’m somewhat in this camp. What constitutes “bad...

I’m somewhat in this camp. What constitutes “bad mileage all year long as well as while towing?” We tow a 25 with an Expedition Platinum. Towing can range at 65 mph from 8mpg with a strong head wind...
Forum: Photography 01-03-2024, 09:07 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,531
Posted By banderabob
Alpine, Texas September, 2023

Alpine, Texas
September, 2023
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 01-02-2024, 09:56 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,902
Posted By banderabob
Furnace not a problem. Enjoy the Park, lots to...

Furnace not a problem. Enjoy the Park, lots to see. If you are a hiker, the Lost Mine Trail can occupy a half a day.
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 01-01-2024, 11:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,999
Posted By banderabob
Ten years, 3 streams, 2008, 2012, now 2016, no...

Ten years, 3 streams, 2008, 2012, now 2016, no leaks.
Forum: On The Road... 12-31-2023, 09:27 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,481
Posted By banderabob
And a timed-entry pass will be in effect again in...

And a timed-entry pass will be in effect again in 2024 for Glacier.
Forum: On The Road... 12-31-2023, 09:20 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,984
Posted By banderabob
Our neighbors swear by Santa Fe Skies, and we...

Our neighbors swear by Santa Fe Skies, and we look forward to staying there, some day. We have routinely stayed at the Trailer Ranch for convenience to town, ideally via bus, with a bus stop directly...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-12-2023, 09:24 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,633
Posted By banderabob
When my 2008 Expedition approached 300,000 miles,...

When my 2008 Expedition approached 300,000 miles, and more motivated by the change in body style for 2018 model, I searched online for a low mileage 2017 Platinum Edition. I found and bought one from...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-10-2023, 10:34 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 7,722
Posted By banderabob
2017 Expedition Platinum towing a 2016 FC25FBT.

2017 Expedition Platinum towing a 2016 FC25FBT.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 11-30-2023, 05:08 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,743
Posted By banderabob
I do what Tim does. We can argue about worst...

I do what Tim does. We can argue about worst highways, but, I have a cocktail awaiting.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 11-20-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,899
Posted By banderabob
Torque wrench for whenever wheels are removed....

Torque wrench for whenever wheels are removed. Air compressor, we use a Viair P88. 30 to 50 amp dog one, for when the only power source is 50 amp. Waffles or Anderson-style levelers.
Forum: Insurance & Claims 09-06-2023, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,206
Posted By banderabob
Unfortunate. And just my opinion, and...

Unfortunate. And just my opinion, and observation. I have had sheet metal repair / replacement in a one-man shop. Happens he was previously employed by a Texas AS dealer. I found him by asking for...
Forum: Tires 08-23-2023, 10:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,763
Posted By banderabob
We have a FC25FBT and a ‘17 Expedition Plat as...

We have a FC25FBT and a ‘17 Expedition Plat as the tow vehicle. We do not need a signal booster. The hand held monitor that rests on the dash board, with the antenna extended, reads all rides just...
Forum: On The Road... 08-04-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,224
Posted By banderabob
Just returned from a 6,200 mile roadie that...

Just returned from a 6,200 mile roadie that included the International Rally and parts of the PNW, NorCal, Vegas, Southern Utah, and the Texas panhandle from the top down to near San Antonio. WAY too...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-27-2023, 09:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,237
Posted By banderabob
For our set-up (Expedition towing a FC25FBT), our...

For our set-up (Expedition towing a FC25FBT), our standard setting is 4.0, mostly flat terrain travel across the entire South. Over the past 6 weeks in MT, ID, OR, CA, and UT, it’s been on 5.0.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-19-2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 378
Posted By banderabob
Kitchen Drop Down “cutting board”

So, the pic shows the subject. There are two hinged mechanisms that lock this “extra space” in place when in use. Our very recent experience is the support brackets on both sides have fractured at...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 07-15-2023, 11:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,900
Posted By banderabob
Is a cellular router the same as a hotspot, say...

Is a cellular router the same as a hotspot, say from Verizon or AT&T?
Forum: Tires 04-30-2023, 10:41 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 7,332
Posted By banderabob
JMO, one doesn’t necessarily know what causes a...

JMO, one doesn’t necessarily know what causes a blowout, so suggesting it was a catastrophic tire failure may not be correct. The options are not unlimited, but there are more than a few.
Forum: On The Road... 04-20-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,190
Posted By banderabob
We’ve been denied based on length, but solved...

We’ve been denied based on length, but solved that with a longer trailer. We’ve been denied because the parks were Class A only, but not buying a Class A. We’ve had to send a picture on our first AS...
Forum: Boondocking 04-06-2023, 12:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,837
Posted By banderabob
Any deterrent is a good deterrent. It’s rare that...

Any deterrent is a good deterrent. It’s rare that we boondock, but the deterrents are the same we use elsewhere. Hitch lock. Receiver lock. Custom print on door and LP tank cover “Equipped with...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-31-2023, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 590
Posted By banderabob
Problem, or not?

We have a factory installed Go Power solar controller. My recollection in the past is even if plugged in to shore power, and sunny, the controller would show solar amps being drawn, even if the...
Forum: Awnings 03-26-2023, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,222
Posted By banderabob
If you are close to a Home Depot or Lowe’s, get...

If you are close to a Home Depot or Lowe’s, get some Velcro to wrap around the awning arms. We do this even with the lock down knob.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-22-2023, 05:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,958
Posted By banderabob
I know nothing about the vans, but, is there room...

I know nothing about the vans, but, is there room to mount a spare on the roof? Of course, there has to be a way to get it down as well.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-17-2023, 10:09 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,861
Posted By banderabob
We tow our 25FBT with a 2017 Expedition Platinum,...

We tow our 25FBT with a 2017 Expedition Platinum, 3.5 ecoboost and payload capacity of 1,281. There’s only 2 of us, combined weight under 300 lbs, and worst case additional payload of maybe 400 lbs....
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-17-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,299
Posted By banderabob
I am not electronically inclined. Period. I went...

I am not electronically inclined. Period. I went to my local RV shop and they installed the unit (which I had) and ran it through the “training process” for $300. I considered that a fair price.
Forum: Tires 03-12-2023, 09:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,735
Posted By banderabob
I have the Viair P88, no issues with standard 15”...

I have the Viair P88, no issues with standard 15” Goodyear Endurance. Even works well with the tires on my Kubota HST 3130 tractor.
Forum: On The Road... 03-02-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,717
Posted By banderabob
They are great, and many interesting hosts as...

They are great, and many interesting hosts as well.

So I’ll ask…..what is the most unique HH location where you have stayed? For us, Harv’s Harley Davidson in NY.
Forum: On The Road... 02-26-2023, 02:30 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,065
Posted By banderabob
Our local post office near San Antonio has held...

Our local post office near San Antonio has held mail for 2 months (so far) with completing a mail-hold card. Looking at maybe a longer trip, they have told me that as long as we have a return /...
Forum: Axles 02-14-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,883
Posted By banderabob
I don’t do anything extra, just park on concrete,...

I don’t do anything extra, just park on concrete, outdoors in a covered, open air trailerport. Is there some reason to do this because of the blacktop?
Forum: On The Road... 02-12-2023, 11:46 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,503
Posted By banderabob
Don’t know if you can backtrack or not. I sent an...

Don’t know if you can backtrack or not. I sent an inquiry, they said to delete and reinstall the app which I did. Below is the statement posted when I went to the reinstalled app.
Forum: Full-Timing 01-31-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,421
Posted By banderabob
If one is not comfortable doing their own...

If one is not comfortable doing their own inspection, I’d hire an inspector. We bought our current rig from a couple who had fulltimed for 3 years. I was comfortable enough (it’s our 3rd AS) doing my...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-31-2023, 09:44 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,909
Posted By banderabob
Teflon tape……and carry an extra plug with you, ya...

Teflon tape……and carry an extra plug with you, ya never know when it may crack.
Forum: Photography 01-25-2023, 06:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By banderabob
Resolved, thanks!

Resolved, thanks!
Forum: Photography 01-24-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By banderabob
Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Photography 01-23-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 706
Posted By banderabob
AIR Forums Profile Picture

No better place to ask a picture question than the Photography section. My profile picture is out of date. I have uploaded a new picture (different rig) in the user’s profile section, but when I...
Forum: On The Road... 01-08-2023, 02:49 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,836
Posted By banderabob
Our longest trip (over 3,500 miles)has been 8...

Our longest trip (over 3,500 miles)has been 8 weeks, in the interior of Mexico. Smaller towns, some parks with and without services, and maybe 20% boondocking. Our strategy was to have several full...
Forum: On The Road... 12-21-2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,421
Posted By banderabob
We take 2 long trips per year, the last being to...

We take 2 long trips per year, the last being to Fryeburg for the International. Because we were traveling in the summer and hitting some tourist spots both going and coming, I started planning and...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 12-12-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,011
Posted By banderabob
SSquared mentioned the Arvika rack, a Canadian...

SSquared mentioned the Arvika rack, a Canadian company. We had this on our first 2 Airstreams (our third came with the Fiamma rack) and were pleased. We mounted 2 Trek mountain bikes for a total...
Forum: On The Road... 12-07-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 5,648
Posted By banderabob
I presume you have stopped your mail for the...

I presume you have stopped your mail for the duration, and set-up payment of recurring bills. We have put credit cards, electric, and media accounts on autopay with out local bank, permanently. We...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-21-2022, 10:29 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,793
Posted By banderabob
The bubble has to be mostly outside the center...

The bubble has to be mostly outside the center marks for me to worry about front to rear leveling., for one night.
Forum: Tires 11-19-2022, 01:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,152
Posted By banderabob
No false messages such as yours with Tire Minder....

No false messages such as yours with Tire Minder. Will get a periodic “no signal” from a sender, and it’s usually the battery for that sender/tire needing to be replaced.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-26-2022, 09:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,939
Posted By banderabob
Presuming someone at Airstream reads this, it’s a...

Presuming someone at Airstream reads this, it’s a great opportunity to have a huge boondocking rally out in their field/s. Me? I’m in south central Texas!
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-26-2022, 09:15 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,277
Posted By banderabob
Not in the winter where we live in south central...

Not in the winter where we live in south central Texas. But I have a removable vinyl cover with a parachute cord that I have started using on the AC starting around March, to keep the mud daubers...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 10-10-2022, 03:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,888
Posted By banderabob
Same here. What I also did recently was purchase...

Same here. What I also did recently was purchase and install a vinyl cover over my AC, to keep the mud daubers out while the coach is sitting unused. I can tell you unless you want to do the work...
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