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Forum: Travel Beyond US/Canada 12-29-2013, 06:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,651
Posted By Budget M3
On a somewhat related topic, I was strolling the...

On a somewhat related topic, I was strolling the Seine last week here in Paris and look what i found:

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There were two of them, one on each side of the river. they...
Forum: On The Road... 02-12-2013, 08:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,102
Posted By Budget M3
This is BRILLIANT!!! I used to just tell the DW...

This is BRILLIANT!!! I used to just tell the DW to stand where I can see her in the mirror and yell if I am about to hit something. Otherwise I would jump in and out of the truck to get the trailer...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-12-2013, 08:22 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,857
Posted By Budget M3
Yes, Sum75, it is the MasterLock. $19 is a good...

Yes, Sum75, it is the MasterLock. $19 is a good price, too.
Forum: On The Road... 02-11-2013, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Budget M3
Thanks for the additional insights, folks. Bare...

Thanks for the additional insights, folks. Bare bones is OK for me, and as an ol' USAF guy, the airplanes would not be too hard to get used to again :-)
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 02-11-2013, 07:50 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 22,857
Posted By Budget M3
Yep, that's the one I ended up getting too.

Yep, that's the one I ended up getting too.
Forum: On The Road... 02-11-2013, 06:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Budget M3
Great suggestions. Keep 'em coming! Ike--I...

Great suggestions. Keep 'em coming!

Ike--I hadn't thought of the NPG as having campsites, too. Great recommendation! The price is always good at the military campgrounds, but quality can be...
Forum: On The Road... 02-06-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Budget M3
Lots of great info. Thanks, folks. ...

Lots of great info. Thanks, folks.

@Kin--we are not planning to arrive until the week after the Historics. The BMW Car Club is holding our national convention that week. There will be driving...
Forum: On The Road... 02-04-2013, 06:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Budget M3
Looks like a very nice spot, but they only have...

Looks like a very nice spot, but they only have water and electric hookups My ol' Safari has a pretty small black tank so not sure I can go a whole week without dumping the tank. I may have missed...
Forum: On The Road... 02-04-2013, 12:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,005
Posted By Budget M3
Laguna Seca and Monterrey

Hi Gang

I am looking for advice and recommendations on a campground WITH HOOKUPS near the track or downtown the week AFTER the Monterrey Historics weekend. Any advice?
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 12-20-2012, 08:17 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,392
Posted By Budget M3
Oh my...you can get a "real winter" at that...

Oh my...you can get a "real winter" at that altitude. Once you have it fixed, there are lots of threads on "winterizing with the pink stuff" or "blowing out the lines with a compressor"--both would...
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 12-20-2012, 01:54 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,392
Posted By Budget M3
Yikes...hope it's not too bad. In what part of...

Yikes...hope it's not too bad. In what part of the country do you live?
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-14-2012, 09:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,798
Posted By Budget M3
Thanks, Steve. That's a good price on the scale,...

Thanks, Steve. That's a good price on the scale, but almost $25 in shipping makes it pretty much the same cost as other online retailers.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-13-2012, 12:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,798
Posted By Budget M3
Or you could bring it with you to Tucson for...

Or you could bring it with you to Tucson for Aluma Fiesta ;). Appreciate the offer.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 12-13-2012, 12:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,798
Posted By Budget M3
Well done! I've been thinking about buying a...

Well done! I've been thinking about buying a Sherline myself. Where did you get yours?
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 12-11-2012, 07:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,392
Posted By Budget M3
I don't know what type of CPAP your husband has,...

I don't know what type of CPAP your husband has, but if it's one of the ResMed machines, you may find the discussion at this link helpful:

https://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?t=9828
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-09-2012, 12:35 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 12,183
Posted By Budget M3
Yep, the Cayenne/T-reg is my fave, too. My twin...

Yep, the Cayenne/T-reg is my fave, too. My twin turbo pepper also has 450 lb-ft which tows our 22-footer with ease. 20-inch wheels and nice stiff sidewalls on the tires adds to rock solid feel, as...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-09-2012, 12:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,143
Posted By Budget M3
True dat! I was reading along with interest...

True dat! I was reading along with interest about CAFE and all of a sudden it turns into a CNG thread.

Back on topic: As CAFE dictates less powerful and lighter weight average cars and TV's,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2012, 10:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By Budget M3
This should definitely not be the case today. I...

This should definitely not be the case today. I don't know if the Fords do t or not, but my Cayenne runs the fan, oftentimes for a minute or more, to cool down the turbos when I turn the engine off....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-02-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,489
Posted By Budget M3
It's not the twin turbos that are the problem. ...

It's not the twin turbos that are the problem. It's the dolts that have no experience with the technology but rush it to market anyway before properly designing and testing it. They will...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,371
Posted By Budget M3
You are 2 for 2, Max. If you have a bunch of...

You are 2 for 2, Max. If you have a bunch of stuff to haul in addition to the AS, then a full size truck may make sense for you. For folks like us--two adults, 25 lbs worth of dog (we have...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2012, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,371
Posted By Budget M3
+1...excellent points!

+1...excellent points!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-01-2012, 08:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,371
Posted By Budget M3
This is very interesting. Water entering the...

This is very interesting. Water entering the combustion chamber will kill an engine (or a turbo) faster than anything other than a catastrophic loss of oil pressure. Ford engineers should be...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 11-23-2012, 03:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,026
Posted By Budget M3
Have not seen that, but I think most of us that...

Have not seen that, but I think most of us that use televisions in our AS probably use a 110v set and run an inverter from the 12v source when not plugged in to shore or generator power.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-19-2012, 02:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,492
Posted By Budget M3
Thx for the replies. I was intrigued by their...

Thx for the replies. I was intrigued by their statement about using it on polished surfaces but suspicious when I saw that it contains acids.
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 11-18-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,492
Posted By Budget M3
Aluma Clean

Anyone ever used this stuff for regular maintenance of an already polished AS?

Aluminum Brightener For Polished Aluminum (https://www.streamlinesupply.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=1532)
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 11-17-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,392
Posted By Budget M3
Thanks...PM sent and signing up now!

Thanks...PM sent and signing up now!
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 11-16-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 14,392
Posted By Budget M3
We would like to participate, but will not be...

We would like to participate, but will not be returning to AZ from CO until 29-30th. Can we still get in on this if we only stay the last 2-3 days?
Forum: Photography 11-11-2012, 09:03 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 8,009
Posted By Budget M3
Not quite as "out there" as Roswell, but...

Not quite as "out there" as Roswell, but mysterious nonetheless...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-11-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By Budget M3
That is very interesting that air pressure can...

That is very interesting that air pressure can also activate the pump. Good to know that!

I do have a modern converter installed (mine's a Parallax 555), so no worries there....thanks for...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-11-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By Budget M3
Thanks for the replies, guys. That was really...

Thanks for the replies, guys. That was really weird. Guess I'm going to have to tape down the switches to make sure that does not happen again!
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-11-2012, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,167
Posted By Budget M3
Why is my waterpump runnning?

Went out to the 1960 Safari this morning to put in a few newly purchased items and found the waterpump running. I have no idea how long it has been running, but the pump itself is now very hot. I...
Forum: Airstream History 11-07-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,899
Posted By Budget M3
Same rationale here. We were able to pay cash...

Same rationale here. We were able to pay cash and found one that was vintage outside, and modernized inside (refinished cabinets, updated appliances, 50A electrical, 3-stage converter, AC, newer...
Forum: Boondocking 11-05-2012, 05:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,455
Posted By Budget M3
Having lived in NM and AZ much of the last 3...

Having lived in NM and AZ much of the last 3 decades, I can say you are absolutely right about Silver--very nice, but it will be too cold this time of year if you want to avoid freezing temps. A...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 11-04-2012, 03:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By Budget M3
Just discovered under several decades of "patina"...

Just discovered under several decades of "patina" that the manual crank jack on there now is rated for only 1000lbs (!), so I guess I really can't go wrong with any of the powered jacks I have seen...
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 11-04-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By Budget M3
Good advice! Mine is 2-inch, so I'll be sure to...

Good advice! Mine is 2-inch, so I'll be sure to look for one that is same size/plug'n'play :)
Forum: Jacks, Stabilizers, Lifting and Leveling 11-04-2012, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,193
Posted By Budget M3
How much jack do I need for a 3000lb trailer?

I'm getting tired of using the hand crank on my 22' vintage AS. It works fine, but is a tad time consuming to crank all the way up or down, so I am planning to replace it with a powered jack.

I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-30-2012, 09:42 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,845
Posted By Budget M3
After stressing over TV/TT combination myself,...

After stressing over TV/TT combination myself, and reading posts by others who did the same, I can certainly relate to your perceived dilemma. After towing my 22' AS over 800 miles (including...
Forum: Our Community 10-28-2012, 07:17 PM
Replies: 650
Views: 152,781
Posted By Budget M3
The Silver Twinkie due to the "sleek" 1960 side...

The Silver Twinkie due to the "sleek" 1960 side profile :-)
Forum: Dollars & Cents 10-17-2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By Budget M3
Seems like a reasonable size for your small...

Seems like a reasonable size for your small family. Although we do not have a much experience as many others here, the two of us are quite comfortable in our 22' with ~30lbs worth of dog.
Forum: On The Road... 10-12-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,827
Posted By Budget M3
Congrats on your first outing. Sounds like fun! ...

Congrats on your first outing. Sounds like fun! I can relate to the brake controller dilemma...these things are much more art than science. If you are going to do a lot of mountain towing, you may...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-12-2012, 04:03 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By Budget M3
Will do, Zep. Probably looking at next summer at...

Will do, Zep. Probably looking at next summer at this point given weather predictions. You could always escape the cold in CO and come take a look in Tucson this winter ;-). Check out Alumafiesta...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-12-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By Budget M3
Cayenne is Lapis Blue (dark blue metallic) with...

Cayenne is Lapis Blue (dark blue metallic) with brushed aluminum trim. The combination of the color with the AS out back is quite striking. Our salesman said "you guys are gonna get lots of...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-11-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,714
Posted By Budget M3
Thanks, mefly. I've seen that video and find it...

Thanks, mefly. I've seen that video and find it to be quite entertaining. :-). Have you seen the BBC show "Top Gear"? They tried to set. a land speed record for towing a caravan (euro-speak for...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-10-2012, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By Budget M3
Ha ha...I like the way you think, Dan. I...

Ha ha...I like the way you think, Dan.

I don't know what part of the country you are in, but some chapters of BMW CCA are more active than others. I have lived all over the U.S. and found that...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-10-2012, 10:38 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 20,827
Posted By Budget M3
Oh, and the P-truck is 6 years old and cost much...

Oh, and the P-truck is 6 years old and cost much less than ANY newer TV. :D Factoring in the (lack of) depreciation and cheaper insurance for a 6 year old vehicle, I'd guess I am probably running...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-10-2012, 10:21 PM
Replies: 177
Views: 20,827
Posted By Budget M3
Ha ha...I've got the lightweight vintage AS and...

Ha ha...I've got the lightweight vintage AS and the twin to the Touareg--a Porsche Cayenne Turbo. It's far from a diesel though and at $4/gal for Super I don't even want to know the "cpm"...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-10-2012, 09:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By Budget M3
Thanks! I'm afraid we've already got plans that...

Thanks! I'm afraid we've already got plans that run through next spring before we'll have the opportunity to take the AS on another voyage. However, we are considering the Alumafiesta event as part...
Forum: Fun & Games 10-10-2012, 09:32 PM
Replies: 7,058
Views: 328,720
Posted By Budget M3
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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-10-2012, 09:13 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By Budget M3
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Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-10-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,613
Posted By Budget M3
Yeah, they are great cars. My X5 4.6is has 202k...

Yeah, they are great cars. My X5 4.6is has 202k miles and was just recently retired from towing service. I've been a BMW enthusiast and BMW car club member for almost 30 years now, so AS is...
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