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Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-29-2020, 09:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 5,366
Posted By beetlebob
Working

Since we are fulltime airstream people we are the ones keeping America running by fixing the broken stuff. One of the big problems was finding a place to stay. The RV industry is going to be hit by a...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 05-11-2019, 06:39 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Posted By beetlebob
We to had a low area in the middle that caused us...

We to had a low area in the middle that caused us to almost crash into each other. With the Tempur-Pedic we don’t. We have never tried the sleep number and hear great things about it too. I have had...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 05-10-2019, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,394
Posted By beetlebob
We have used a few different toppers. We now have...

We have used a few different toppers. We now have the tempermatic topper. It’s a little expensive but worth the money. It moves a little but any topper does when you raise and lower your mattress...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 05-01-2019, 10:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,972
Posted By beetlebob
We have a 2015 and love it. As with any trailer...

We have a 2015 and love it. As with any trailer you have to do monthly maintenance work on it. I would say any year before the Aldi heating system and the computer controller system. I think it...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 05-01-2019, 10:10 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 409
Posted By beetlebob
Cool shower

Has anyone ever taken the front cover off and looked to see if it has an anti scald mixer controller on it. Super hot water at bathroom and kitchen but only warm at shower. Thanks
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 04-21-2019, 05:11 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,020
Posted By beetlebob
Please keep us informed about buying just the...

Please keep us informed about buying just the shade. I have one starting to loose the night shading from the inside
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 04-19-2019, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,020
Posted By beetlebob
Well I finally restrung the corner blind. Took 2...

Well I finally restrung the corner blind. Took 2 hours to do from start to finish and did it inside the trailer since it is nasty outside and we are at the mothership. I used a 1.4 mm cord thinking a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-25-2019, 04:59 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,052
Posted By beetlebob
I own the real best tow vehicle. Look me up

I own the real best tow vehicle. Look me up
Forum: Full-Timing 03-24-2019, 08:29 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 17,529
Posted By beetlebob
All you people with little trucks. I tow with a...

All you people with little trucks. I tow with a Freightliner M2/106. Air ride and air hitch. No damage yet to the trailer with over 40 thousand miles on it and a great view when driving. My motto is....
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 03-23-2019, 05:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,424
Posted By beetlebob
They make special string for the blinds but in 3...

They make special string for the blinds but in 3 different thickness. The string is cheap so I guess I will get the thickest one and restring it. Will let you know how it goes BABS. Going to Utah in...
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 03-22-2019, 03:58 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,424
Posted By beetlebob
I am going to add to this site for maybe an...

I am going to add to this site for maybe an answer. Since out of warranty and am now on to the 5th corner blind string breakage. Does anyone have any ideas on what gauge the string is???
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 03-22-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,020
Posted By beetlebob
Well I am on my 5th corner blind string break. No...

Well I am on my 5th corner blind string break. No longer under warranty so going to try and restring it. I was wondering if anyone knows what gauge string to use.
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 12-02-2018, 11:25 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,291
Posted By beetlebob
As a fulltime person we just use the antenna on...

As a fulltime person we just use the antenna on the roof. If we cannot get anything we don’t watch tv. Second hopefully you will have a big enough solar system to keep the batteries up since you will...
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-28-2018, 05:22 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,534
Posted By beetlebob
Sorry everyone but have to be in Florida on the...

Sorry everyone but have to be in Florida on the 5th of October. So no big white truck this year. Sorry to miss a great party. Later
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 09-02-2018, 07:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,031
Posted By beetlebob
We are fulltime Airstream people. We have the...

We are fulltime Airstream people. We have the factory solar system with a new controller. Solar is a whole story on its own. We are in a 30 foot classic and find we have all the room we need and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-12-2018, 10:31 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,262
Posted By beetlebob
You drive what you want and quit bashing us for...

You drive what you want and quit bashing us for driving what we want. No such thing as overkill over safety. I love my truck and the storage it offers. Also I do work out of my truck fixing the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-01-2018, 01:31 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,318
Posted By beetlebob
I love my over qualified truck. I use a Airsafe...

I love my over qualified truck. I use a Airsafe hitch and have no movement of the truck transfer into the trailer. So no popped rivets. We have lost 4 rivets just sitting in Iowa from the temperature...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-22-2018, 10:04 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,100
Posted By beetlebob
Well all I can say from experience and seeing...

Well all I can say from experience and seeing several others is that with the trailer closer to the TV is that it’s easier to hit the trailer in hard backing up. I have the right size truck and hitch...
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-18-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,534
Posted By beetlebob
How early can we show up with out a permit if we...

How early can we show up with out a permit if we can make it. Going to try but might have to cancel because of a winter job
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-18-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,534
Posted By beetlebob
Will try to put it in my gps unit having problems...

Will try to put it in my gps unit having problems with the phone
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-17-2018, 01:07 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,534
Posted By beetlebob
Since I got lost last time does anyone have the...

Since I got lost last time does anyone have the gps numbers for that location
Forum: The Rally Zone 07-17-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 9,534
Posted By beetlebob
I know that big white truck. We are going to try...

I know that big white truck. We are going to try and do it again. Had a great time last year. Might get my friend to show up to
Forum: Working on the Road 03-22-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,739
Posted By beetlebob
We work at Adventureland amusement park for the...

We work at Adventureland amusement park for the season and take the winter off. Working ok for now. No matter what you do find an area and stay for a month or two. So many small festivals and other...
Forum: Boondocking 03-22-2018, 08:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,155
Posted By beetlebob
Solar charger

I have a 2015 classic with the factory installed solar package on it. The controller clicks on a regular beat (loudly)when I am out boondocking. What brand of controller are you using? I AM NOT...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 11-04-2017, 03:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,740
Posted By beetlebob
Keep me posted. Will be in the area around then....

Keep me posted. Will be in the area around then. Any rally prices on spots?
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-26-2017, 05:05 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,332
Posted By beetlebob
Yes it is. Where are you

Yes it is. Where are you
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-26-2017, 05:57 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,332
Posted By beetlebob
Ladder gone to new home. Grom motorcycle is...

Ladder gone to new home. Grom motorcycle is 2200.00$. New 4 stage converter still for sale 200.00$ cold here come and buy a Mr Buddy heater for 60.00$. Look for the BIG white truck. #7311
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-25-2017, 06:36 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,332
Posted By beetlebob
Looks like a few dozen spaces left at 8.30 this...

Looks like a few dozen spaces left at 8.30 this morning on Wensday
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-25-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,332
Posted By beetlebob
I have a little giant ladder for sale,new 220.00$...

I have a little giant ladder for sale,new 220.00$ selling for $80.00, Also a Mr Heater with propane attachment hose, 4000 to 18,000 BTU double tank hook up $135.00new selling for $60.00 Also...
Forum: The Rally Zone 10-11-2017, 04:34 AM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,332
Posted By beetlebob
For those still thinking of going but think there...

For those still thinking of going but think there is no room come anyway. I know that Babs is not coming because of health issues. That is what he told us. So a lot of people will not show up even...
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-17-2017, 05:00 PM
Replies: 800
Views: 139,332
Posted By beetlebob
We are The Traveling Omstead. Page and Bob. If...

We are The Traveling Omstead. Page and Bob. If all goes good we will be there
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-17-2017, 05:20 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,806
Posted By beetlebob
We use a Freightliner medium duty semi truck to...

We use a Freightliner medium duty semi truck to pull with. Is this area hard and wide enough for our truck
Forum: The Rally Zone 09-16-2017, 05:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,806
Posted By beetlebob
We will be in the area for the rally. We will be...

We will be in the area for the rally. We will be a day late and might have to leave a day early. Do you have a physical address so I can put it in my GPS to find you
Forum: The Rally Zone 08-05-2017, 10:21 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 13,806
Posted By beetlebob
Nice to know about this. If we finish our jobs in...

Nice to know about this. If we finish our jobs in Iowa in time we will have to stop in
Forum: Awnings 05-08-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,394
Posted By beetlebob
Power awning

After the year it took me to get my awning working I will say that it is nice BUT if I had a choice (which you don't now) I would of not gotten it. After finding out what the parts cost on it when it...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-19-2016, 11:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,079
Posted By beetlebob
So far on mine I have had 3 of the 4 corner...

So far on mine I have had 3 of the 4 corner blinds strings break
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 11-02-2016, 11:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,020
Posted By beetlebob
Fast or slow I have found no difference. We...

Fast or slow I have found no difference. We fulltime and they are opened and closed everyday.:(
Forum: 2006 - 2010 Classic (all lengths) 10-28-2016, 07:13 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 856
Posted By beetlebob
Corner blinds

Has anyone ever restrung one of the corner blinds on their trailers. Second one to break
Forum: 2011 - 2015 Classic (all lengths) 10-23-2016, 04:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,020
Posted By beetlebob
Corner blinds

Has anyone ever restrung one of the corner blinds. Second time for one to break and still under warranty but not for long. If so where did you get the string kit
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-29-2016, 07:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,255
Posted By beetlebob
Pulling the mirror off and doing the said repair...

Pulling the mirror off and doing the said repair is great. But the clips are quick, low cost and easy. For the people who are not to handy I say use the clips NOW. For others spend the day removing...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-29-2016, 07:47 AM
Replies: 139
Views: 18,088
Posted By beetlebob
I am seeing a lot of new flying clouds coming...

I am seeing a lot of new flying clouds coming into the park with the hinges falling off of the cabinets . They are using the same sheet metal screws into partical board to hold them on. They also...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-25-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,177
Posted By beetlebob
Since we full time I have been cutting the...

Since we full time I have been cutting the plastic ones down. Almost have them to where they don't hit the blind. Could use a few of the original ones to do some heavy cuts on. If you want to give...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-25-2016, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,625
Posted By beetlebob
Yes that is the one. I just noticed that spell...

Yes that is the one. I just noticed that spell check changed what I typed
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-24-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,385
Posted By beetlebob
I have found out that there is a slight delay in...

I have found out that there is a slight delay in the Bluetooth speaker from the wired ones so you get a echo effect. I had a customer who builds sound studios in to look at it and he told me to...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-24-2016, 12:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,625
Posted By beetlebob
Yes change to the 3 stage convertor/ charger....

Yes change to the 3 stage convertor/ charger. This is what is keeping everything that is 12 volts working all the time when hooked up not the batteries. Worth every penny spent. Is your jack motor...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-11-2016, 09:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,395
Posted By beetlebob
I hope all you people boondocking are far far...

I hope all you people boondocking are far far away from me and others. When I boondock I use a 12 volt fan and it works great with the roof exhaust fan on and yes I do have a generator to run things....
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-11-2016, 09:21 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,885
Posted By beetlebob
Would love to see a picture of everything hooked...

Would love to see a picture of everything hooked up from the side. I have seen way to many trailers hooked up wrong. If you are level all the way from front of truck to bumper of trailer you have to...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-11-2016, 09:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,780
Posted By beetlebob
Too bad LA doesn't mean The one in California

Too bad LA doesn't mean The one in California
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-11-2016, 08:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,297
Posted By beetlebob
I have very poor internet and am lucky to be able...

I have very poor internet and am lucky to be able to do this. We full time and will be in the area at this time and just wanted to meet people. Heading to Arizona after a short visit with my friends...
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 08-09-2016, 01:29 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 12,297
Posted By beetlebob
We are working in Yellowstone Park now and am not...

We are working in Yellowstone Park now and am not sure we would be there in time. Is it possable to just show up and if a space pay then
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