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Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-03-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 3,437
Views: 720,851
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I have a 2013, FC 20 for sale. Less than 1000...

I have a 2013, FC 20 for sale. Less than 1000 miles, garage kept since new with 160 watts of solar panels and controller dealer installed. Send me a PM if you are interested.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 12-25-2015, 06:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,412
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I have a garage kept 2013, near mint, with less...

I have a garage kept 2013, near mint, with less than 1000 miles on it for sale. it also has 160 watts of solar dealer installed. PM me if you are interested. Includes Reese dual cam hitch. I was...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-03-2015, 04:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,573
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Go to www.800toolbox.com...

Go to www.800toolbox.com (https://www.800toolbox.com), click on bed slides. Got mine four or five years ago. full 8' slide, many locking stopping points. Tie down holes along both vertical sides. The...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-01-2014, 02:42 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,280
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I put the ball back into the coupler and lock it....

I put the ball back into the coupler and lock it. Then I swing it under the a frame out of the way. The bars go in the truck bed. None of the parts are that heavy and I wipe the bar pivots with a rag...
Forum: Refrigerators 06-12-2014, 05:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 11,798
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I recently installed three of the Noctua 120 MM...

I recently installed three of the Noctua 120 MM fans. No noise at all compared to the "airplane propeller" that I removed. The three fans together draw about one third of the juice that the old one...
Forum: General Repair Forum 05-06-2014, 07:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,387
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I have had several three way refrigerators in the...

I have had several three way refrigerators in the past and haven't had any trouble with any of them. I have used the 12 volt while traveling, the 120 volt to pre cool the box and while hooked up to...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-01-2014, 11:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By Joe Palmieri
It didn't make any sense to me either but I...

It didn't make any sense to me either but I thought it was worth asking
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 05-01-2014, 11:40 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,133
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Anything that can vibrate, rub or move in any way...

Anything that can vibrate, rub or move in any way will eventually cause you problems. It may be a little more work to secure all pipes, wires etc but well worth it in the long run
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 05-01-2014, 11:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By Joe Palmieri
electric tongue jack

Hello everyone,


We used to have a slide in camper with remote controlled electric jacks. I remember vaquely reading somewhere that you are supposed to disconnect the hot wire to your electric...
Forum: Trailer Values 04-08-2014, 07:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,369
Posted By Joe Palmieri
We have a 2013, 20' FC. I sleep on the front bed...

We have a 2013, 20' FC. I sleep on the front bed and we fold the dinette down into a bed for my wife. We both sleep comfortably that way. A minor PITA, yes but we did not want a larger trailer. All...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 04-05-2014, 05:29 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,416
Posted By Joe Palmieri
You might be a glamper if you set up several...

You might be a glamper if you set up several sections of folding white picket fence and a mailbox on a post around your campsite after you unhook from the TV.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 03-29-2014, 05:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,381
Posted By Joe Palmieri
You can get away with the table saw method but It...

You can get away with the table saw method but It is very dangerous. I have seen people get ripped up pretty badly when the blade grabs the sheet and kicks it back. The method I use is the worm...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,800
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I have a 2013 GMC 2500 HD Duramax/Alison. The...

I have a 2013 GMC 2500 HD Duramax/Alison. The dealer told me they topped off the tank when I took delivery, BS. At 800 miles I dumped 5 gallons into the tank to fill it. I filled it again at 2800...
Forum: Boondocking 03-17-2014, 04:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,146
Posted By Joe Palmieri
We have a Honda 3000 that works the ac just fine...

We have a Honda 3000 that works the ac just fine along with everything else in the trailer but not all at once. The gen stays in the back of the truck. The two smaller generators and the related...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 03-15-2014, 06:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I have used Joy dishwashing liquid on all my...

I have used Joy dishwashing liquid on all my rolling stock for many years with no ill effects. It cuts the dirt, rinses clean and does not dull the finish. I know that Dawn is excellent at cutting...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-15-2014, 06:37 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,069
Posted By Joe Palmieri
A large capacity trans cooler is money well spent...

A large capacity trans cooler is money well spent if you don't already have one
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-01-2014, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,414
Posted By Joe Palmieri
If you are a little leery of doing damage with a...

If you are a little leery of doing damage with a file you can achieve better results with #320 sand paper and a block of wood. Easier to control and leaves a smoother finish.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-01-2014, 05:51 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,439
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I purchased the 45 watt solar panel kit from HF...

I purchased the 45 watt solar panel kit from HF several years ago for my SOB white box trailer. They did help keep my batteries charged but I had to monitor battery consumption and limit use. They...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-28-2014, 05:08 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,645
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I am in favor of the backsplash. It's purpose is...

I am in favor of the backsplash. It's purpose is to keep any runaway liquids from finding their way into spots that make it impossible to clean them up. To me a countertop looks unfinished without a...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 02-24-2014, 05:16 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 42,194
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I used to remove my generator from the pick up...

I used to remove my generator from the pick up bed and run it on the ground but as you get older, the more work you have to do when you get to your campsite the more PITA camping becomes. I purchased...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-10-2014, 05:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,956
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I have charged my trailer battery from the TV...

I have charged my trailer battery from the TV through the umbilical. More so in my early days of camping because it was the only way. It will get you through a few more days of camping but it's more...
Forum: Our Community 02-10-2014, 05:33 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,765
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Sound financial planning is the key to being able...

Sound financial planning is the key to being able to enjoy the "golden years". Unfortunately many people do not consider retirement planning until later in life when it is tough or almost impossible...
Forum: Our Community 02-09-2014, 06:36 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 8,765
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I have been very busy since I retired in 2006. I...

I have been very busy since I retired in 2006. I don't know how I got everything done when I was working. Having time to complete projects that were in the back of my mind for years has been very...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-09-2014, 06:10 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,535
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Same here. I have a nice braided leather thing...

Same here. I have a nice braided leather thing with all the trailer keys on it. There is a spare hidden in a secret place but if I told you it wouldn't be a secret any more.:brows:
Forum: On The Road... 02-09-2014, 06:01 AM
Replies: 3,842
Views: 371,112
Posted By Joe Palmieri
$3.99 for diesel here yesterday. I guess "Kermit"...

$3.99 for diesel here yesterday. I guess "Kermit" is going to sit in the garage for a while
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 02-08-2014, 07:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 844
Posted By Joe Palmieri
X2 what he said. also consider the external in...

X2 what he said. also consider the external in line water filter. Much easier to access for reverse flush or replacement.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-07-2014, 06:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,406
Posted By Joe Palmieri
So you're saying that all five tires are...

So you're saying that all five tires are connected on the same shaft? It seems like that would create a lot of friction from one side to the other on a turn as they are all tied together.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 02-07-2014, 06:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 936
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Our trailer (Miss Piggy) is stored just across...

Our trailer (Miss Piggy) is stored just across the driveway in our garage out of the weather It's still cold as our garage is not heated. Airstreams are made to be outside but I have a fobia about...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 02-07-2014, 06:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,511
Posted By Joe Palmieri
We have camped with both over the years. You...

We have camped with both over the years. You don't mind hauling a porta to the dump station when you're younger but it gets to be a real drag as time goes on. The cassette is easier but you're still...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-04-2014, 06:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,089
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I'm sure you can survive on one battery as long...

I'm sure you can survive on one battery as long as you are conservative with your 12 volt usage if and when you are not hooked to AC. We boondock more than we go to campgrounds so it wouldn't work...
Forum: Trailer Values 01-30-2014, 05:00 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,369
Posted By Joe Palmieri
We have a 2013, 20' FC. We did not want a large...

We have a 2013, 20' FC. We did not want a large trailer. For a trailer this size the bathroom space is more than adequate. The tank capacities are ok. The kitchen size and counter space are just...
Forum: Member Introductions 01-26-2014, 05:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,851
Posted By Joe Palmieri
No you don't, just wealthy.

No you don't, just wealthy.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-25-2014, 07:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 832
Posted By Joe Palmieri
The older I get the more I hate winter. Another...

The older I get the more I hate winter. Another single digit morning today with snow on the way. Spending my days keeping the wood stove fired up wasn't exactly how I pictured spending my retirement...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-24-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,635
Posted By Joe Palmieri
X2 on the Loctite as long as the screw snugs up...

X2 on the Loctite as long as the screw snugs up when it bottoms out and the thread is not stripped it will usually hold. You can take out the other screws, check to make sure they are not over...
Forum: On The Road... 01-24-2014, 05:48 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,762
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Up, no problems so far.

Up, no problems so far.
Forum: On The Road... 01-16-2014, 11:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,745
Posted By Joe Palmieri
On my earlier campers I always ran the fridge on...

On my earlier campers I always ran the fridge on propane going down the road. Never had a problem. Then we got a slide in camper with a three way and I decided to give the 12V a try on the road. It...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 01-09-2014, 06:06 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 15,488
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I am, we bought the stainless steel grill from CW...

I am, we bought the stainless steel grill from CW that is made for the low pressure outlet and a 16' braided stainless steel gas hose. It works just fine. amidst all this talk of removing regulators...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-03-2014, 05:38 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,442
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Jim, If you go on Ebay and do a search for...

Jim, If you go on Ebay and do a search for "propane, natural gas line 16 ft stainless steel braided hose LP", the one I purchased is the first one at the top of the page. It has 3/8" female flare...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-03-2014, 05:18 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,442
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Jim, CW and the local gas companies were no help...

Jim, CW and the local gas companies were no help when I was looking for answers either. I found what I needed on Ebay. It was a sixteen foot stainless steel braided LP hose. The seller was:...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-27-2013, 06:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 20,442
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Camping World sells a stainless steel stove...

Camping World sells a stainless steel stove designed for hookup to the low pressure outlet on the A$. You can go online and find a braided stainless steel gas hose in many different lengths. The...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-26-2013, 04:09 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,493
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I have always had 4WD on all my vehicles. I used...

I have always had 4WD on all my vehicles. I used to drive on the beach where it was a necessity but I have used it on snow and ice, wet grass on an incline and mud and was never sorry that I had it....
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-10-2013, 04:59 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,157
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I used the axle mounting plate to lift the...

I used the axle mounting plate to lift the trailer with my floor jack. Then I placed the stands under the axle tube just inboard and right next to where the tube goes through the axle mounting plate
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 12-08-2013, 07:38 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 13,951
Posted By Joe Palmieri
WWW.genuinedealz.com (https://www.genuinedealz.com)

WWW.genuinedealz.com (https://www.genuinedealz.com)
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 12-06-2013, 05:50 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,267
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I read somewhere that once the mice eat the green...

I read somewhere that once the mice eat the green poison blocks they go for water. The water is what activates the poison. They usually die outside somewhere. I use both the poison blocks and the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 11-26-2013, 05:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,385
Posted By Joe Palmieri
There's no such thing as a "free" trailer. Just...

There's no such thing as a "free" trailer. Just as there is no such thing as "free" kittens.
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 11-09-2013, 06:26 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 31,080
Posted By Joe Palmieri
Here's my version. Mounts directly to the truck...

Here's my version. Mounts directly to the truck frame independent from the ball mount yet easily removable for off season storage. Heat shield deflects hot exhaust gas off to the side.
Forum: Boondocking 11-05-2013, 05:31 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,100
Posted By Joe Palmieri
"Miss Piggy" has two group 24 batteries up front...

"Miss Piggy" has two group 24 batteries up front and 160 watts of solar panels on her roof. They take care of most of the daily electrical requirements. I also take along my 3000 watt Honda to run...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-29-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,359
Posted By Joe Palmieri
I used to remove all the batteries and move them...

I used to remove all the batteries and move them to the basement where it's warmer and keep them trickle charged all winter. It became a major project. The last five years I haven't removed any...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-28-2013, 05:07 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 21,080
Posted By Joe Palmieri
We just got a new TV. It's a 2013 GMC 2500HD, SLT...

We just got a new TV. It's a 2013 GMC 2500HD, SLT Duramax with a 6 speed Allison trans. It's Quicksilver metallic of course. We named him "Kermit". Our 20' FC is "Miss Piggy".
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 10-15-2013, 06:11 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 8,184
Posted By Joe Palmieri
When we first got our A$ and I tried to open the...

When we first got our A$ and I tried to open the windows and almost hurt my back I thought that this was one of the dumbest things going. then I found this Dupont Teflon Silicone lubricant at Lowe's....
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