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Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-18-2024, 06:00 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,215
Posted By Dickandvicki
Hello… I was wondering if you would mind...

Hello…
I was wondering if you would mind sharing what type of magnet you used and how you configured it? I have tried using a strong magnet but it’s not working. I sure wish I could find a direct...
Forum: Our Community 08-09-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,375
Posted By Dickandvicki
Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Our Community 08-06-2022, 03:10 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,375
Posted By Dickandvicki
That looks very nice. We also have an Excella and...

That looks very nice. We also have an Excella and think I’ll do the same. Can I ask where you bought it?
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-01-2021, 03:50 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 11,031
Posted By Dickandvicki
That would be great!

My husband would love it!
Forum: Our Community 08-01-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,375
Posted By Dickandvicki
Perfect light for my dark wardrobe closet!

Thanks for the tip! These work great!
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-03-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Dickandvicki
It was the regulator

Thank you all so much for all your help. We finally called out a mobile service to take a take a look (as we are camping our way to visit family in NC) and it turned out to be the propane regulator....
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-02-2018, 11:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Dickandvicki
Thanks for the suggestions. We tried them still...

Thanks for the suggestions. We tried them still no light :(
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 11-01-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,368
Posted By Dickandvicki
Atwood Gas water heater won’t light

Our Atwood gas water heater won’t light and it doesn’t click like it normally does before it lights. Does anyone have any trouble shooting ideas? Attached is a picture, I’m wondering if we are...
Forum: Other Rallies & Events 10-27-2018, 07:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 7,729
Posted By Dickandvicki
Sure wish we could join your caravan..

We would so love to join you on this trip, but we have a cruise scheduled at that time. Is there an email list or some way to see upcoming caravans? I love Mexico and would really like to go if you...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-27-2018, 04:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,740
Posted By Dickandvicki
Fixed and Ready to Roll

I picked up Bertha yesterday from Leasure World RV in OKlahoma City. Thankfully, the damage was limited to the plug and the Progressive Industries surge protector. A few inches of the cord was cut...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-17-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,740
Posted By Dickandvicki
Heading to OKC Airstream Service

I really want to thank all of you for your help. I thought I was answering your questions and responding to your posts, but I was actually somehow making blog posts instead :/ Thank you again.

On...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-15-2018, 05:32 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,740
Posted By Dickandvicki
No, I didn’t.. thanks for the heads up.

No, I didn’t.. thanks for the heads up.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-15-2018, 09:07 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,740
Posted By Dickandvicki
What would cause this?

After the sun came up. This is what we found.

I just talked to a worker at the campground. He said that everyone with “theses boxes” the surge protector had problems. That this campground doesn’t...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-15-2018, 04:17 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,740
Posted By Dickandvicki
No Electricity

We are camping in Santa Fe and the electricity went off in the middle of the night. There is power at the post, but it’s not on in the trailer. We checked our breakers and they seem to be fine.
...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-08-2018, 06:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Much, much better..

The water is only slightly discolored after setting unused (like over night). We just run the water for a minute and it clears up crystal clear. When we return home from our trip, we’ll run an air...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-08-2018, 06:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Thanks!

What a good idea, blowing the lines out with a compressor. We’ll do that when we get home from our trip. I just feel so relieved that my water problem is being caused by charcoal and not something...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-01-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Spot on!

You are exactly right! It’s a filter and thats our owners manual! Thank you a million! My owners manual is at home and this is great to have while traveling! I didn’t recognize my empty filter as a...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-01-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Yep, charcoal filter

It’s a 29 year old system filter :) When we were looking in the bottom of the wardrobe yesterday there was item that we didn’t know what it was. Looked like a small upside down jelly jar with a...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-01-2018, 10:11 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
When it started..

The problem started after a new water pump was installed and after 1 1/2 years in enclosed storage (drained and winterized).
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-01-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
That was my thought too..

I was thinking there must be an original filter someplace. We’ve looked everyplace that is accessible. Under the twin bed, in the wardrobe, under the sink. There is a water filter under the sink, but...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-01-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
I did all day yesterday and will today as well.

I did all day yesterday and will today as well.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-01-2018, 08:39 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Hi Alan, it doesn’t seem to matter if the source...

Hi Alan, it doesn’t seem to matter if the source is city or tank. I’m still getting the same results.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 10-01-2018, 08:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
I’ve done everything..

And this is what my water looked like this morning from the kitchen (bathroom water seem clear). The only smell is of bleach. I’m at my wits end.

From fresh water tank after 3 cycles of...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-30-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Hi Peter, I just went back and read your...

Hi Peter,

I just went back and read your post again. I didn’t know there was a high/low drain valve so I’ve never used it. I’ll check owners manual and include in our storage procedures. We have...
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-30-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Also, in August we did 3 tanks of bleach solution...

Also, in August we did 3 tanks of bleach solution letting it sit each time between 3 and 8 hours. Then filling tank with just water and flushing.

Also, filter in wardrobe is clean.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-30-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Hi Peter, Thank you so very much! My AS...

Hi Peter,

Thank you so very much!

My AS is a ‘91 Excella and I’ve had her for about 5 years. There is a drinking water filter under the kitchen sink, which we don’t use and have on by-pass....
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 09-30-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,243
Posted By Dickandvicki
Does Shore water go thru water pump?

I posted an earlier thread about my fresh water being discolored. It comes out sort of grey when the tap is just opened then clears quickly. We have thoroughly sanitized our tank and lines. We have...
Forum: On The Road... 09-26-2018, 08:41 AM
Replies: 335
Views: 66,752
Posted By Dickandvicki
GPS Tracking?

I can’t imagine how horrible it would be to have my AS stolen! With today’s technology there must me some sort of GPS tracking devise that can be placed inside the AS? Even more horrifying is the...
Forum: On The Road... 09-16-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,821
Posted By Dickandvicki
Thanks everyone for your knowledge and...

Thanks everyone for your knowledge and experience! We decided to go with the EZ Tire system!

All of you rock!
Forum: On The Road... 09-15-2018, 07:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,821
Posted By Dickandvicki
Tire Monitoring System Recommendations

I’m looking to install a tire monitoring system on my ‘91 Excella. I’m looking at these on Amazon...
Forum: Our Community 09-06-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 8,050
Views: 1,966,375
Posted By Dickandvicki
Squeal......

This is what I got for Bertha today :)
Forum: Tires 09-06-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,112
Posted By Dickandvicki
16 inch Michelin on a ‘91 Excella

I’m thinking of putting new wheels and tires on my 29 ft ‘91 Excella and was wondering if I can replace my current 15 inch tires with 16 inch Michelin truck tires?
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-26-2018, 07:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Thank you, we are at a campground with full...

Thank you, we are at a campground with full hook-ups so I’m not using the fresh water tank. I’ll follow your advise and sanitize and flush, flush, flush.
Forum: Fresh Water Systems 08-25-2018, 09:54 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,763
Posted By Dickandvicki
Discolored Fresh Water

Help!!

We are on our fist trip of the year (yeah I know :) and we are having something weird happening. When we opened the faucets/flushed toilet the pink antifreeze drained out but after that the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-06-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,108
Posted By Dickandvicki
The fan and motor completely welded shut. It...

The fan and motor completely welded shut. It totally burned up I’m told it can’t be repaired :(
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-06-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,108
Posted By Dickandvicki
1988 Excella Suburban Furnace Replacement

Does anyone know of a replacement for a 1988 Excella Suburan furnace? An RV service man came out and said the exhaust on a new furnace doesn’t line up and they would have to drill new holes in the...
Forum: Our Community 04-11-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,805
Posted By Dickandvicki
she's a beauty... Told you easy peeze!! Glad to...

she's a beauty... Told you easy peeze!! Glad to hear from you. I've been thinking about your trip and hoped you missed all the bad weather blowing through... I was out and trying to get AS into...
Forum: Our Community 04-11-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,805
Posted By Dickandvicki
Oh, she's a beauty... Told you easy peeze!! Glad...

Oh, she's a beauty... Told you easy peeze!! Glad to hear from you. I've been thinking about your trip and hoped you missed all the bad weather blowing through... I was out and trying to get AS into...
Forum: Our Community 03-24-2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,805
Posted By Dickandvicki
Your trailer will track slightly sharper when...

Your trailer will track slightly sharper when making turns. You will be able to see where it's tracking in the mirrors ( right turn.. you can see where the right side of your trailer is tracking....
Forum: Boondocking 03-24-2017, 12:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,549
Posted By Dickandvicki
Thanks everyone! I just got home from my trip and...

Thanks everyone! I just got home from my trip and didn't have any problem finding dump stations and water. They are at most of the big truck stop gas stations.
Forum: Our Community 03-24-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 7,805
Posted By Dickandvicki
Doesn't hurt to have zip ties, duct tape and WD40...

Doesn't hurt to have zip ties, duct tape and WD40 :)

A few words of advice. Before pulling into a gas station or store make sure you have an exit route planned (don't get blocked in or have to...
Forum: Boondocking 03-09-2017, 01:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,549
Posted By Dickandvicki
Find Water & Dump Stations?

Hello,

We are about to take off into the wild blue yonder, and I'm hoping to boondock most of the way through Harvest Host. Just wondering how I'm going to find places to fill my fresh water tank...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-22-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,642
Posted By Dickandvicki
Oops, forgot to add link :) ...

Oops, forgot to add link :)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010TRET6E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-22-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,642
Posted By Dickandvicki
Here is the Amazon link. They come in a two pack...

Here is the Amazon link. They come in a two pack and quite a few colors.
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 02-22-2017, 05:25 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,642
Posted By Dickandvicki
I have a '91 Excella with twin beds. Soon after...

I have a '91 Excella with twin beds. Soon after purchasing her and I had new mattresses made. My new mattress are much deeper and the original AS sheets didn't fit well. I went on Amazon and bought...
Forum: 1997 -2001 Excella 02-22-2017, 05:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,628
Posted By Dickandvicki
I have a '91 Excella with curtain that attach to...

I have a '91 Excella with curtain that attach to a railing with little elastic pieces that have a slide that goes into the railing. They are pleated, but don't know about them being thermal.

I...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 02-13-2017, 06:17 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 10,394
Posted By Dickandvicki
Wow! I have a '91 Excella and yours looks...

Wow! I have a '91 Excella and yours looks fantastic! Drool[emoji177][emoji175][emoji177]
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 10-21-2016, 01:45 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,067
Posted By Dickandvicki
Nyalac?

Just wondering if anyone is familiar with a product called Nyalac to use instead of clear coat?
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-29-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,280
Posted By Dickandvicki
Painting a blue stripe on an Excella?

I'm just wondering if anyone has had any experience replacing blue decal with with paint? Just priced a new decal.. Holy Yikes! Over $500 for the decal.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 05-26-2016, 10:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,579
Posted By Dickandvicki
Just wondering if you finished your project yet...

Just wondering if you finished your project yet and how it came out? I need to do something with my exterior strip.
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