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Forum: Full-Timing 07-17-2022, 02:47 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,369
Posted By Mike Lewis
Full time Air streaming

Having done the full time thing in an airstream I think you’ll be disappointed! As much as I love the brand and having owned 3 of them they not designed for full time living. They are hard to heat...
Forum: On The Road... 06-19-2022, 12:31 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,101
Posted By Mike Lewis
Ours ran from a tent in our back yard to a pickup...

Ours ran from a tent in our back yard to a pickup truck with a camper shell, to a slide in pickup camper, an 18 ft holiday rambler, back to a tent, to a Chevy van, to a motor cycle & tent, to...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-28-2021, 10:24 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,072
Posted By Mike Lewis
Spare parts ?

Having RVed most of my life I’ve found that’s near an impossible question to answer. Having the tools and being able to use them is a start. Understanding how appliances work in an RV is yet another....
Forum: Tires 04-28-2021, 09:57 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,908
Posted By Mike Lewis
Replacing tires

You are fooling yourself to think you can stop often and find a tire problem or one ready to blow before it happens. A sure way to answer your question as to “should I replace or run tires longer” is...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 10-19-2009, 10:02 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 24,606
Posted By Mike Lewis
two mans opinions !!!

I must say I laughed until my sides hurt. We had identical experiences in 2004 when we too we told it's what you put into it !!!! We purchased an o4, 05 and 06 AS all the time listening to the...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 07-20-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 83,270
Posted By Mike Lewis
syncro rings

Not to be picky but there are no syncro rings in an automatic trans. Those are found in manual trans-----pieman
Forum: Refrigerators 08-11-2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,495
Posted By Mike Lewis
fridge performance

When our 06 31' classic was new we had a similar problem and did all the "fan things" mention here trying to get it cooler. They helped some but never really fixed it. Come to find out the out the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-19-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,872
Posted By Mike Lewis
Change comes slow

We bought our first Airstream, a 16' ccd BAmbi in 2004. We were so excited about the trailer, the history and all it represented. We joined the WBCCI right away thinking about how much fun it would...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-09-2008, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,870
Posted By Mike Lewis
Yuma Az, "Little Canada"

If you come to Yuma you will feel right at home---The town is Canadian snowbird heaven---the resort we're in is 90% Canadian---folks across the street from us only speak French----Curling in the...
Forum: On The Road... 12-14-2007, 10:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,867
Posted By Mike Lewis
Lynn, So what's the problem ?????? pieman

Lynn, So what's the problem ?????? pieman
Forum: Member Introductions 12-14-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,007
Posted By Mike Lewis
kat--We have had 3 Airstreams and have come to...

kat--We have had 3 Airstreams and have come to this conclusion. First and formost they are not insulated well! 2nd Aluminum is used in cookware because it's light weight and "transfers heat well" We...
Forum: On The Road... 12-04-2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,291
Posted By Mike Lewis
Hi Lynn --sent you a PM so as not to get this...

Hi Lynn --sent you a PM so as not to get this post off track Mike
Forum: On The Road... 12-04-2007, 10:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,291
Posted By Mike Lewis
Gale & Joe---You are absolutely right about the...

Gale & Joe---You are absolutely right about the spending quality time at places like the Canyon. We have been going there multiple times yearly. This summer we decided to Workamp there and spent 6...
Forum: Our Community 12-04-2007, 09:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,677
Posted By Mike Lewis
I think you're pretty close with these...

I think you're pretty close with these figures---pieman
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 11-27-2007, 08:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,308
Posted By Mike Lewis
sounds like the pump was on while driving, valve...

sounds like the pump was on while driving, valve damaged and water drained , pump ran until it cooked !!! ,dollars to donuts thats what happened
doubt you got the whole story from user---pieman
...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-26-2007, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,366
Posted By Mike Lewis
kanglin---We stayed a couple nights at "Rincon...

kanglin---We stayed a couple nights at "Rincon West", an Rv resort in the area your talking about. Coming in from the north on I-10 exit south on I-19. exit # 260, go less than 1 mile and exit west...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-25-2007, 11:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,534
Posted By Mike Lewis
Haven't been up there. Have only been back in...

Haven't been up there. Have only been back in town little over a week and headed to Yuma wed---looking for ''dry heat" until april---pieman
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-25-2007, 07:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,534
Posted By Mike Lewis
yes but it's dry cold !!!!!! pieman

yes but it's dry cold !!!!!! pieman
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-24-2007, 10:46 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,102
Posted By Mike Lewis
Brian ---I know the store you're talking about....

Brian ---I know the store you're talking about. Without names here's an experience I had with them. Keep in mind we were in New Mexico at the time. We had just ordered our 30' Classic from Oasis in...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-23-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,102
Posted By Mike Lewis
Brian-- I think if I lived close enough to your...

Brian-- I think if I lived close enough to your store I would probably deal with you, assuming you got anywhere close to what a fair deal is. If your store is as you describe it is one of the few,and...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-23-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,102
Posted By Mike Lewis
Brian-- I think if I lived close enough to your...

Brian-- I think if I lived close enough to your store I would probably deal with you, assuming you got anywhere close to what a fair deal is. If your store is as you describe it is one of the few,and...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-23-2007, 02:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,184
Posted By Mike Lewis
Tom ----Hensley has no competition !!!! pieman

Tom ----Hensley has no competition !!!! pieman
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-23-2007, 02:11 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,102
Posted By Mike Lewis
brian-- i don't believe for a moment that someone...

brian-- i don't believe for a moment that someone who is likly to return over and over for piddly warranty repairs that you say never get paid for will get the better deal--- i have experienced three...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-23-2007, 09:27 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,102
Posted By Mike Lewis
Andy---I appreciate your comments from a dealers...

Andy---I appreciate your comments from a dealers point of view. I know the auto business, like you said, is not entirely the same as RV but none the less operates on the same principle,that being...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-22-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,102
Posted By Mike Lewis
If i were to call your dealership tomorrow and...

If i were to call your dealership tomorrow and tell you I'm going to by a new 34' classic, give you the specs, tell you i'm paying cash and will probably never be back again. Would you cut a closer...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 11-22-2007, 07:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,041
Posted By Mike Lewis
Brad --having done it both ways i prefer to pull...

Brad --having done it both ways i prefer to pull trany first then engine---it never fails that you'll need to move the vehicle while the engine is out that makes holding the trans up difficult....
Forum: Tires 11-21-2007, 07:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By Mike Lewis
2air--- I am aware of introducing this subject...

2air--- I am aware of introducing this subject but notice it is directed to to haha users. I am not implying this is why I or anyone else should purchase one. It was just an observation that I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-20-2007, 06:05 PM
Replies: 824
Views: 195,978
Posted By Mike Lewis
reduced tire wear

sorry Robert---i was speaking of tow vehicle tires , rear in particular---pieman
Forum: Tires 11-20-2007, 08:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,573
Posted By Mike Lewis
haha and reduced tire wear ???

This is for 2 air and any other haha users. Have you noticed reduced rear wheel tire wear with the Hensley. While not a scientific study I would swear I can tell the difference since installing...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 11-20-2007, 07:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,211
Posted By Mike Lewis
2air----you beat me to it---our 06 classic has...

2air----you beat me to it---our 06 classic has nev-r lub hubs---soooo nice to not have that to mess with every year. besides I'm not convenced 1/2 techs know the proper procedure for wheel brg...
Forum: On The Road... 11-18-2007, 08:00 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,661
Posted By Mike Lewis
This is one of the days we won't spend in our...

This is one of the days we won't spend in our trailer since we are full timing. Will spend the day at our sons house here Farmington then off the Yuma for the winter----pieman
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-16-2007, 09:19 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,143
Posted By Mike Lewis
Saablover---I retired from the auto service...

Saablover---I retired from the auto service industry and have had lots of experience with these "warrantys". Here is some of what i know and seen happen.
Ist they are not warrantys a manufacture...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 11-15-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 7,102
Posted By Mike Lewis
I like to talk with the sales manager before a...

I like to talk with the sales manager before a sales person. Many times once you talk with a salesman you become "His"customer and "his' commission will be included in any deal made at that store,...
Forum: Member Introductions 11-15-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,436
Posted By Mike Lewis
Morg---we, {fulltiming}, tow our 30'classic...

Morg---we, {fulltiming}, tow our 30'classic {identical in size with 31} with an 04 chev duramax , 3/4. This seems to be a good match weight to power. Ours is a crew cab 4 door and serves as an...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-14-2007, 04:12 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,194
Posted By Mike Lewis
Wayne---My son is a shop foreman at a local Chev...

Wayne---My son is a shop foreman at a local Chev dealer---I asked about oil consumption with the 8.1---he said for a while they were having some problems but it seems to have been from intake...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-14-2007, 04:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,774
Posted By Mike Lewis
Jerry---just be sure the water heater is full...

Jerry---just be sure the water heater is full before lighting "turning it on ". Turn your water pump on, {or hook to city water } ,open the hot water faucet when it runs clear {no air} the water...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-01-2007, 08:00 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,031
Posted By Mike Lewis
Grand Canyon South Rim ---Employee Section...

Grand Canyon South Rim ---Employee Section Trailer village---Only 3 beggers---didn't expect many but more than this---good thing we bought my favorite---"KitKat"-----pieman
Forum: Trailer Values 10-31-2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,564
Posted By Mike Lewis
i know some here feel it's priced a bit high but...

i know some here feel it's priced a bit high but when you compare it with what a new one retails for, $80k and better or what an SOB would cost i think you're not to far off. New Airstreams are...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 10-27-2007, 10:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,826
Posted By Mike Lewis
I would be really carefull about investing more...

I would be really carefull about investing more money and work into the trailer until you have title in hand. A title is proof of ownership. At this point someone could walk in with title and hand...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-24-2007, 09:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,959
Posted By Mike Lewis
get a chunk of aluminum --drill and tap it...

get a chunk of aluminum --drill and tap it ---Pieman
Forum: Member Introductions 10-24-2007, 09:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,031
Posted By Mike Lewis
came close to buying a rialta once--nice but not...

came close to buying a rialta once--nice but not an AS---quit lusting and do it---when deciding on truck or triale size --error on the big side---pieman
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-23-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,851
Posted By Mike Lewis
We have a Wave 3 mounted to a hinged piece of...

We have a Wave 3 mounted to a hinged piece of wood on the end of the kitchen cabnets just above the regular heat ducts. I can direct it about 90 degrees from the dinnett to the couch. We use it to...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 10-21-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 843
Views: 68,605
Posted By Mike Lewis
Just finished our "South Rim" sausage and eggs,...

Just finished our "South Rim" sausage and eggs, here at the Grand Canyon.
Pieman

"not all that wander are lost"
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-20-2007, 12:23 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,982
Posted By Mike Lewis
Ok it seems there are some out there who want to...

Ok it seems there are some out there who want to hear this---I am a Hensley owner---I think it is way way way to expensive ---in fact i can't really afford it---but i love what it does and the only...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-18-2007, 08:16 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,472
Posted By Mike Lewis
We had an 04/16'CCD bambi and while not a corner...

We had an 04/16'CCD bambi and while not a corner bed, across the entire back,it had the same design characteristics, that being basicly one way in one way out and someone sleeping against an outside...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 10-18-2007, 07:53 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 12,982
Posted By Mike Lewis
Like 2air, I fail to understand why when a...

Like 2air, I fail to understand why when a question like this is asked "what led you to spend nearly $3000. on a hitch", there are always those who have to respond with "why you shouldn't or why it...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-14-2007, 10:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 27,056
Posted By Mike Lewis
manually shifting into lower gear and keeping RPM...

manually shifting into lower gear and keeping RPM higher should help also
pieman
Forum: Fun & Games 10-12-2007, 07:24 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 17,318
Posted By Mike Lewis
you might be an aristreamer if you instruct your...

you might be an aristreamer if you instruct your dentist to use aluminum for fillings---pieman
Forum: On The Road... 10-07-2007, 08:33 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,139
Posted By Mike Lewis
Brian---This could take volumns and much of this...

Brian---This could take volumns and much of this of course is personal opinion. I've worked in a gift shop shop here since May and have had a chance to see every imaginable vacaton style. One thing...
Forum: On The Road... 10-07-2007, 06:57 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,139
Posted By Mike Lewis
brian---i'm sitting at trailer village in the...

brian---i'm sitting at trailer village in the park {grand Canyon south rim}and have been here workamping since may 1. --we pull out nov 1 to places south and warmer for the winter but plan to return...
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