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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 03-23-2019, 09:07 PM
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Views: 519
Posted By 762x51
2007 Airstream Classic 28 - North Carolina

Title: 2007 Airstream Classic 28 - North Carolina
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

2007 Airstream M28 Classic Limited

We bought this trailer from the 2nd owner last summer...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-31-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,047
Posted By 762x51
I agree that the towing mirrors are a nice option...

I agree that the towing mirrors are a nice option but I don't like them when not towing and the slip on extension mirrors work fine. If we were full timers then the towing mirrors would be a nice...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-31-2018, 01:10 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 12,047
Posted By 762x51
I purchased a 2018 F-150 last night and it came...

I purchased a 2018 F-150 last night and it came with:
XLT
4x4
3.5L EcoBoost engine
3.55 Axel Ratio
Pro trailer backup assist
MAX trailer tow package
FX4 off road package

Towing capacity is...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-22-2018, 08:47 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 17,969
Posted By 762x51
We have a 3500 watt Predator inverter generator...

We have a 3500 watt Predator inverter generator from Harbor Freight and it runs really quiet and powers everything in the camper just fine. They go on sale often for $650 - $675
...
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 08-13-2018, 08:11 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,617
Posted By 762x51
28' C28A WB Twins :: 2007 Airstream Classic

28' C28A WB Twins :: 2007 Airstream Classic (2018-08-14 02:11:48)
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-10-2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Let's get this thread back on the initial...

Let's get this thread back on the initial subject... :)

We brought the 2007 Classic home yesterday and I was amazed at how smooth and stable that it towed. The original owner also had a RAM pickup...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-07-2018, 07:45 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Thumbs up :clap::clap::clap:

:clap::clap::clap:
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-07-2018, 07:44 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Thumbs up Oops - did a double click for the same post....

Oops - did a double click for the same post....
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-06-2018, 10:47 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Now that's a heck of a good question!!

Now that's a heck of a good question!!
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-06-2018, 08:29 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Does the FACT that I had problems with the Blue...

Does the FACT that I had problems with the Blue Ox hitch bother you and should I have kept this info to myself? Yes, the Blue Ox hitch is, for some, a great hitch but just not for me.

I started...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-05-2018, 02:32 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
I went from 6 to 9 and it never stopped swaying

I went from 6 to 9 and it never stopped swaying
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-05-2018, 01:58 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Where do I get those opinions????? :D :lol: :)...

Where do I get those opinions????? :D :lol: :) :brows: :bb:
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-05-2018, 11:18 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
I am considering this but hope I can get around...

I am considering this but hope I can get around doing that by dropping the hitch, which will raise the back, when we are home. Maybe that will give me the clearance we need.



The Blue Ox is a 2...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-01-2018, 01:19 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
The photo I posted was NOT from a "shop" - It was...

The photo I posted was NOT from a "shop" - It was from the manufacturers web site.



You are correct - The BlueOx hitch does NOT have a head angle adjustment. It's fixed.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-01-2018, 06:26 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Regarding BlueOx hitch ball angle - Look at this...

Regarding BlueOx hitch ball angle - Look at this photo from the BlueOx web site. It is angled EXACTLY like mine was.

Maybe BlueOx has to angle it like that for their system to work???
...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-31-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
I think that's the way I'll be going I...

I think that's the way I'll be going



I agree but those are the photos I sent BlueOx and they never said anything other than they wanted me to go from 750# bars to 1,000# bars



That's...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-29-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Guys, The problem I had with the BlueOx is...

Guys,

The problem I had with the BlueOx is long over as I sold the trailer and hitch about 1 1/2 years ago.

Now I'm looking for a new hitch that hopefully I will not have any problem with. I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-29-2018, 04:17 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
It's the shank that came from BlueOx and it...

It's the shank that came from BlueOx and it wasn't bent.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-29-2018, 04:05 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
The driveway issue hopefully will be solved with...

The driveway issue hopefully will be solved with a small ramp - That's another issue...

Regarding the BlueOx hitch:

The BlueOx simply never did work OK for me. My son and I went through the set...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-28-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Thanks for the suggestions

I'd like to thank all of you for your comments and suggestions.

The trailer is coming with a Fastway E-2 weight-distribution hitch system which has a 2 point sway control system and I wonder if it...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-28-2018, 10:56 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Lowering the bars on the Hensley would probably...

Lowering the bars on the Hensley would probably make them drag and be damaged.




I do use a 2x8 in the dip where the street and driveway meet which helps.
I don't want to raise the trailer...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-28-2018, 10:03 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 33,554
Posted By 762x51
Which Is The Best Weight Distribution Hitch With Sway Control?

We just bought a 2007 28 Ft Classic and wondered what would be the best hitch to get other than the Hensley or ProPride. Because of the angle of our driveway, I'll have to remove the spring bars so...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 07-27-2018, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,635
Posted By 762x51
Hi Marcello, I just replied to your email - ...

Hi Marcello,

I just replied to your email -

Sorry for the delay been busy looking at and buying a 2007 28 Ft. Classic Limited

We decided to pass on the 2002 30 Ft with slide out.
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 07-26-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,635
Posted By 762x51
Hi Al, Yes, I agree with your estimate of a...

Hi Al,

Yes, I agree with your estimate of a reasonable price from a private individual primarily because the systems wouldn't have been dealer checked nor is there any kind of warranty. The final...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 07-26-2018, 05:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,635
Posted By 762x51
Good morning - Still trying to decide and will...

Good morning - Still trying to decide and will make the decision by Friday afternoon.
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 07-24-2018, 10:57 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,635
Posted By 762x51
That wasn't what I said I thought the max price...

That wasn't what I said I thought the max price should be - I said 30K if you're buying from an individual with no guarantee.
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 07-24-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,635
Posted By 762x51
I did look in NADA and saw the high retail to be...

I did look in NADA and saw the high retail to be 27.1K as this trailer has nothing added to the basic options list. Because of it's condition I thought 27K would be a fair price with say 30K being...
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 07-24-2018, 04:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,635
Posted By 762x51
2002 Classic 30 with slide out - Value?

We have found a 2002 Classic 30 Ft. with slide out and it's in decent condition, that is the condition you'd expect from a trailer 16 years old that's lived outside all of it's life.

Other than...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 09-25-2016, 09:08 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,256
Posted By 762x51
Grote 9074 Tail Light Replacement

I found the photo below here https://www.superbrightleds.com/moreinfo/truck-round-lamps/round-led-truck-trailer-lights-4-led-braketurntail-lights-w-61-leds-3-pin-connector/554/ and wondered if anyone...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-31-2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,701
Posted By 762x51
My 2.7L V6 EcoBoost has 3.31 with electronic lock...

My 2.7L V6 EcoBoost has 3.31 with electronic lock rear end
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-24-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,701
Posted By 762x51
It's been a while since I posted anything here...

It's been a while since I posted anything here but I wanted to comment on the truck I have.

I have a 2015 Ford F150 SuperCab with the 2.7L EcoBoost V6 and it tows our 1998 25B Safari VERY well....
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 04-25-2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
Glad that worked for you and if you read the...

Glad that worked for you and if you read the whole thread you'd see all the hoops I jumped through to finally get to the problem. @streaminwild made the suggestion that I followed to get to the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-26-2015, 09:00 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
Hope he uses something a little better than the...

Hope he uses something a little better than the scribe in the photo..:D

By the way - If someone does this repair only use one drop of glue and put the rubber washer on the valve stem "tit" with a...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-23-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
@streaminwild Your suggestion solved the...

@streaminwild

Your suggestion solved the problem - THANKS!!!!!

I now have equal hot and cold water flow.

Orin
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 08-22-2015, 10:07 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
@streaminwild Thanks for the tip as that...

@streaminwild

Thanks for the tip as that appears to be the problem with my system.

I removed the three valve stems and found the seat to be stuck in the valve body just as you found. I used a...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-28-2015, 08:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
Actually I did - When I drained the system prior...

Actually I did - When I drained the system prior to starting the vinegar fill, I left the heater bypass valves open and vinegar filled the supply lines and part of the bypass. Some may have gone into...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-28-2015, 01:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
Well guys, there is no joy in Mudville this...

Well guys, there is no joy in Mudville this afternoon.

I filled the tank with 3.5 gallons of vinegar (all I could get in through the pop-off valve) and then another couple of gallons of fresh...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-28-2015, 04:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
Good Morning Folks, I'm heading for Harris...

Good Morning Folks,

I'm heading for Harris Teeter in a few minutes to get 6 gallons of distilled vinegar to hopefully remove what ever is causing the blockage in the heater. I'm going to open the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-27-2015, 08:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
@ nrgtrakr When I connected the garden hose...

@ nrgtrakr

When I connected the garden hose to the kitchen and then the bath sink and forced city water back through the system that would have caused the flow to enter the hot water tank through...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-27-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
The problem must be in the heater or the short...

The problem must be in the heater or the short lines from the bypass valve assembly to the heater.

I reverse flushed the lines this morning and the flow improved quite a bit but the hot water was...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-26-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
Hi Alan, I've done all of that and it's...

Hi Alan,

I've done all of that and it's still running slow so I'm going to try back flushing tomorrow AM after I get back from Camping World - Keeping fingers crossed that it will solve the...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-26-2015, 04:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
@ nrgtrakr: @ A W Warn: I just came in...

@ nrgtrakr:
@ A W Warn:

I just came in from taking your suggestion and flushed the hot water tank. Flow has improved quite a bit and now is at about 50% of the cold water flow.

I have to go...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-26-2015, 02:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
Thanks for the tips guys but nothing has worked...

Thanks for the tips guys but nothing has worked so far. I removed the screens and there was a small amount of trash there but nothing that would have caused the greatly reduced hot water flow. I have...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 07-26-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,994
Posted By 762x51
Low Hot Water Flow

Pump or city water the same - Cold pressure/flow is fine but hot water flow is low in both sinks and shower. I have re-checked the bypass (it's the 3 valve variety) and bypass is closed and flow...
Forum: Member Introductions 09-23-2013, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,464
Posted By 762x51
I have the same windows in my 1998 Safari and we...

I have the same windows in my 1998 Safari and we noticed a leak that appears to be coming in where the black outside surround meets the aluminum side. I was looking for a parts breakdown and ran...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 08-11-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,084
Posted By 762x51
UPDATE: I decided to install 15" tires and...

UPDATE:

I decided to install 15" tires and rims and bought a set of Sendel T02-56545T rims which take 0.453" stems and had the sensors from the Dill 1504 kit installed along with the new Towmax...
Forum: Tires 07-27-2013, 02:30 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,208
Posted By 762x51
GoodYear Marathon ST Tires and NHTSA

I've been doing a lot of reading regarding tires as I need to replace the ST205/75R14's that are on my 1998 25B Airstream. From what I've read, the Marathon's appear to be a real problem so I decided...
Forum: Vintage Kin 06-30-2013, 01:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,888
Posted By 762x51
Well, what did you expect if Tito were involved?...

Well, what did you expect if Tito were involved? Now if Jameson had been your beverage of choice then all would be OK..... :D

Welcome!! And looking forward to seeing some photos.
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 06-19-2013, 05:56 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,084
Posted By 762x51
Yes, Steel rims with GYM ST205/75R14s installed. ...

Yes, Steel rims with GYM ST205/75R14s installed.

Ridgerunner3 - I'll try Mike at Dill -

The only option I have right now is to have one of the tires broken down so I can measure the...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 06-19-2013, 02:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,084
Posted By 762x51
14" Rims on 25 FT. 1998 Safari

I called Airstream to ask this question and they said they would get back with an answer. I called back a week later and they said they are waiting on the vendor to get back to them. That was almost...
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