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Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 01-16-2021, 05:35 PM
Replies: 208
Views: 49,823
Posted By redeagle313
Open the driver door, check at the lower Pillar...

Open the driver door, check at the lower Pillar there should be sticker that lists the max load capacity and max hitch weights. There is also info on Chevrolet.com, select Silverado, there is a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-18-2020, 09:38 AM
Replies: 233
Views: 51,351
Posted By redeagle313
You have more than enough truck to pull a 23 foot...

You have more than enough truck to pull a 23 foot Globetrotter. Your Denali will look great pulling it down the highway!

We are former owners of a 28’ International which we towed with a Chevy...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-03-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 7,591
Posted By redeagle313
Manufacturers (#Iwork@GM) do weigh trucks when...

Manufacturers (#Iwork@GM) do weigh trucks when building pre-production units. This is to verify and certify the weights of the varying models.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-25-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,965
Posted By redeagle313
Glad to hear you like your truck and trailer...

Glad to hear you like your truck and trailer combo. The 26' Flying Cloud is a nice floor plan. When we return to Airstreaming, it will most likely be in that floor plan.

On the subject of...
Forum: 2002 - 2005 International 07-21-2017, 09:07 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,973
Posted By redeagle313
We purchased a 2005 28 CCD, list price was about...

We purchased a 2005 28 CCD, list price was about $58,000.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-13-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,363
Posted By redeagle313
Yes, I like my Yamaha 2400, but will it run a 15k...

Yes, I like my Yamaha 2400, but will it run a 15k btu AC on a newer AS? (2014 to 2017), or will I need to upgrade when we purchase or next 25-28 foot AS?
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 06-08-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 44,363
Posted By redeagle313
Question for future reference: we sold our...

Question for future reference: we sold our trailer three years ago, but kept our Yamaha 2400 generator for emergency use around home and for our next Airstream. The Yamaha was able to run the 13500...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 03-11-2013, 07:21 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,687
Posted By redeagle313
We noticed this on our '05 last year, lots of...

We noticed this on our '05 last year, lots of tiny cracks/crazing on both sides of the curved stone guards.

Our trailer is stored inside, so I don't think it has excess UV exposure, but then...
Forum: On The Road... 03-12-2012, 04:57 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,921
Posted By redeagle313
JC is definitely the place to get work done if...

JC is definitely the place to get work done if you live close or are "passing thru".

We live about 100 miles away and we have used JC three times for warranty work and modifications.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-25-2011, 01:01 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 9,128
Posted By redeagle313
Two new Airstream items

I was surprised to receive an Eddie Bauer Airstream snow globe.:D I was really tickled to get a new personalized license plate for HiYo Silver.:santa:



...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-02-2011, 09:02 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,013
Posted By redeagle313
Brian, You may have had a DEF regen during...

Brian,

You may have had a DEF regen during this trip, and that will hit your mileage.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-02-2011, 08:57 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,013
Posted By redeagle313
x2!

x2!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-08-2011, 03:43 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,679
Posted By redeagle313
great looking truck!

great looking truck!
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-23-2011, 12:24 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,679
Posted By redeagle313
Any word yet on Fred's arrival date?

Any word yet on Fred's arrival date?
Forum: Full-Timing 07-08-2011, 07:24 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 10,349
Posted By redeagle313
A 3/4 ton diesel will fit the bill for an 8500...

A 3/4 ton diesel will fit the bill for an 8500 pound trailer. The new GM diesels with the integrated exhaust brake are simply superb in the mountains. I used one last summer on a trip thru...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-06-2011, 07:09 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,611
Posted By redeagle313
UAPachyderm: If you still have a 28'...

UAPachyderm: If you still have a 28' International, you have 15 inch wheels, don't you? Our 2005 28' International has 15 inch wheels, and they look just like yours.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-05-2011, 07:58 AM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,013
Posted By redeagle313
On the HD's we build at Fort Wayne, the 17 inch...

On the HD's we build at Fort Wayne, the 17 inch standard tires are Bridgestones, the 18 inch optional tires are the Michelins, and the 20 inch optional tires are the Goodyears.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-23-2011, 04:57 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 22,013
Posted By redeagle313
I would go by the DIC. There are people out...

I would go by the DIC. There are people out there who change their oil at 5000 miles or earlier with diesels, IMO that is a waste of money. Many owners (who use their trucks in business) use oil...
Forum: On The Road... 05-07-2011, 09:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,381
Posted By redeagle313
Be ready to be snowed on! We were there last...

Be ready to be snowed on! We were there last year the week after Memorial day and we got snowed on twice! Lots of rain too, so bring rain gear so you can still get out and see all the beauty that...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-03-2011, 04:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,190
Posted By redeagle313
Welcome to the Forum! You will love your "new"...

Welcome to the Forum! You will love your "new" TT.

Hard to believe our "new" TT is almost 6 years old.
Forum: On The Road... 03-29-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,605
Posted By redeagle313
Stayed there in 2006, great home base to explore...

Stayed there in 2006, great home base to explore the Black Hills area.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-21-2011, 09:52 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 27,839
Posted By redeagle313
Check out Dieselplace.com. Some programmers have...

Check out Dieselplace.com. Some programmers have figured this out for the
LBZ and LMM Diesels. Yes, using them could jeopardize your warranty.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-20-2011, 10:39 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 27,839
Posted By redeagle313
The 2011 Duramax powered GM pickups DO have an...

The 2011 Duramax powered GM pickups DO have an exhaust brake (via the turbo), which coupled with the Allison, gives truly amazing downhill (mountain) speed control. There are several after market...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 11-02-2010, 02:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,639
Posted By redeagle313
Is it me, or does Airstream need to do a better...

Is it me, or does Airstream need to do a better job of updating their web sight?

Thousands of Americans just got the new Eddie Bauer catalog in the mail with an Airstream on the front cover and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-22-2010, 12:19 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,727
Posted By redeagle313
Moosetags, take heart. The truck being mentioned...

Moosetags, take heart. The truck being mentioned is a 2010 Ford 6.4 twin turbo, from what I have read, they are somewhat infamous for their lack of fuel economy. The 2007.5 to 2010 GM pickups were...
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 08-21-2010, 06:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,439
Posted By redeagle313
Check Tire Rack .com. They still list the...

Check Tire Rack .com. They still list the michelin XRV.

Michelin XRV...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-18-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 12,727
Posted By redeagle313
The 2011 GM pickups with the Duramax Diesel are...

The 2011 GM pickups with the Duramax Diesel are all equipped with an exhaust brake.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-14-2010, 10:19 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,301
Posted By redeagle313
and if you are plugging the 15 amp into one of...

and if you are plugging the 15 amp into one of the two plug ins on your genset, you are probably not getting enough power from the one outlet to run your AC.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-14-2010, 10:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,301
Posted By redeagle313
it may be the type of plug in that you have. are...

it may be the type of plug in that you have. are you using the single 15 amp plug in with a 15 to 30 amp pigtail to your airstream power cord?

I use one of these so I can plug my airstream power...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-14-2010, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,301
Posted By redeagle313
Is the green generator light on or is the red...

Is the green generator light on or is the red overload light on?

Not sure what the issue is, as our 2400 yamaha runs our 13.5k ac (but not much else) just fine.
Forum: Tires 07-27-2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 7,565
Posted By redeagle313
The Marathons I bought from Tire Rack were made...

The Marathons I bought from Tire Rack were made in the 26th week of 2010, in the US.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-20-2010, 07:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 5,446
Posted By redeagle313
When on a highway in a non-urban setting, I...

When on a highway in a non-urban setting, I always use the cruise.
Forum: Tires 07-18-2010, 03:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,712
Posted By redeagle313
I am not going to go back and tally the reports...

I am not going to go back and tally the reports of failed GYM's, but it seemed to me, from reading on several other forums,( boating, rving, trucking ) there were multiple reports of Chinese...
Forum: Tires 07-18-2010, 12:04 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,712
Posted By redeagle313
I am guess-timating that we had about 30 to...

I am guess-timating that we had about 30 to 40,000 miles on them. But there were on the trailer for over 5 years.

Before I found the broken belt, I had just travelled through some wicked road...
Forum: Tires 07-18-2010, 03:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,712
Posted By redeagle313
Goodyear Marathons - Back in the USA!

Our five year old original equipment Marathons needed replacing. I have bee researching options, but had not made a decision.

Last week while we were on a trip to Wisconsin, one of the tires had...
Forum: Tires 07-15-2010, 07:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,676
Posted By redeagle313
American Made Goodyear Marathons

Just had a belt failure on my 5 year old Marathons. This is the first issue that I have had with tires on our '05 CCD. I called Tire Rack to order a replacement stires, I was NOT going to buy new...
Forum: On The Road... 07-03-2010, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,264
Posted By redeagle313
We were at Glacier NP about 3 weeks ago. We...

We were at Glacier NP about 3 weeks ago. We stayed at the KOA at St Mary's. Full hookups, no charge showers, pool, hot tub, and surrounded by the mountains of Glacier NP. The staff at the KOA was...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-27-2010, 01:43 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,773
Posted By redeagle313
You can go to Autotrader.com. (or use the link...

You can go to Autotrader.com. (or use the link below) Enter the years of Suburbans/Yukon XL 3/4 tons you would like to look for, but you will have to put 3/4 ton in the additional items area. The...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 04-24-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,869
Posted By redeagle313
What model year is your 2500HD? Have you...

What model year is your 2500HD?

Have you ever been to The Diesel Place? It is a GM HD truck owner forum, you can probably find answers very quickly there.
Forum: General Repair Forum 03-31-2010, 04:08 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,714
Posted By redeagle313
We had a dinette window replaced two, maybe three...

We had a dinette window replaced two, maybe three years ago at Jackson Center. When we got it home (outside in the sunlight) we could see that the tint in the new window was clearly much lighter...
Forum: On The Road... 03-26-2010, 09:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,041
Posted By redeagle313
I'll second Nolin Lake State Park. Beautiful...

I'll second Nolin Lake State Park. Beautiful sites right by the lake. Site 30 (among others) had concrete slabs lining the shore...easy to launch or tie up a boat.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-20-2010, 03:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,551
Posted By redeagle313
Where did you find a hill to coast down that was...

Where did you find a hill to coast down that was 112 miles long? :lol:
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-04-2010, 11:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,826
Posted By redeagle313
My original rug was also a cheap, simple, black,...

My original rug was also a cheap, simple, black, ribbed runner from WallyWorld. Served the purpose; but ready to upgrade, add a punch of color, and add a little texture to the space. We have the...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-04-2010, 08:24 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,826
Posted By redeagle313
Awww...close, but no cigar!

Bird's Nest, thanks for your reply. I guess this means the search continues.
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2010, 07:08 AM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,800
Posted By redeagle313
Sorry

Darn, I meant to instant message Ms Rivet, not post to the thread.
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2010, 07:00 AM
Replies: 2,893
Views: 710,800
Posted By redeagle313
Hi Ms. Rivet, Could I trouble you for a...

Hi Ms. Rivet,

Could I trouble you for a measurement of the floor width of your 28'CCD from the mirrored storage door of the pantry across the "hall" to the bathroom door? Trying to order a new...
Forum: General Interior Topics 03-04-2010, 06:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,826
Posted By redeagle313
Measurement across the "walkway/hall" of 28' CCD

Our Airstream is in storage, so I don't have access to it right now to measure the floor. The specs for this model aren't specific enough to provide the information I need. I want to replace the...
Forum: Airstream "In the News" 12-31-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,530
Posted By redeagle313
. Unfortunately this is too close to the truth....

.
Unfortunately this is too close to the truth. Some people are experts on everything and think they could RUN Airstream better than the people that are there. If they were given a chance, most of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-17-2009, 07:20 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,120
Posted By redeagle313
Congratulations on your new GM tow vehicle. I am...

Congratulations on your new GM tow vehicle. I am sure it will do a great job for you! My current work truck has that powertrain and highway driving at 65mph yeilds me 18 to 20 MPG, depending on the...
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 08-02-2009, 06:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,446
Posted By redeagle313
I have not towed much with out them, but on the...

I have not towed much with out them, but on the one trip I did take with out them, mileage was about the same.

I only have them on when we are on a trip, as the truck won't fit in the garage with...
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