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Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-11-2009, 11:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 21,428
Posted By Swanny
Hey gang....as the debate rages on I figured I'd...

Hey gang....as the debate rages on I figured I'd put in a plug for my set of EU 2000i Honda generators that are on ebay. I also have them on our Airforums classifieds. Light use (300 hrs) and...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-04-2009, 08:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,720
Posted By Swanny
From my experience (not a fun one) it's not so...

From my experience (not a fun one) it's not so much the engine size but the set up of the transmission and weight of the vehicle that makes the difference. We had a '75 AS 31 ft Excella and towed...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-23-2009, 09:30 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,037
Posted By Swanny
Kinda like painting my boat

10 years ago I used to own a few boats on the Chesapeake Bay. Each spring we had the boat pulled from the water and scraped, sanded and painted the bottom. This was some work indeed.

Now that...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 12-18-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,805
Posted By Swanny
During an outing in November I had a similar...

During an outing in November I had a similar experience with our Honda generators. They were located near the front of the AS and the CO detector is in the rear of the trailer in the rear berth. ...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-13-2008, 08:12 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,335
Posted By Swanny
Here's how I did it. Keep in mind it cost less...

Here's how I did it. Keep in mind it cost less than $100, where the commercial vendor wants $120 for each tank.

You can save youself a bunch of money by just buying a marine gas tank, 2 marine...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-13-2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,415
Posted By Swanny
Here's how I did it. You can save youself a...

Here's how I did it.

You can save youself a bunch of money by just buying a marine gas tank, 2 marine fittings and a marine hose w/squeese ball. One marine fitting is threaded into an extra...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-13-2008, 08:04 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 21,415
Posted By Swanny
I have 2 as well!

We run two Eu 2000i's as well. They do seem to run in a synchronized tone. My other addiction that goes well with camping is going to Nascar/Indycar races.

The tracks have no hookups so you...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-13-2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 53,308
Posted By Swanny
What about buying an open bed pick up. NO...

What about buying an open bed pick up. NO worries about smell then.
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 08-13-2008, 07:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,527
Posted By Swanny
Yes sir!

We have two Honda EU 2000i Generators. When hooked in parallel they run the 15k A/C and several other appliances in our AS. If you have a 15k A/C think twice about buying the 3000 watt generator...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-30-2008, 08:45 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 25,335
Posted By Swanny
An Alternative

An alternative to converting to propane is to expand upon the amount of fuel you have available. I found a guide on another RV website that details how to expand your fuel useage for the Eu 2000i's....
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 03-30-2008, 07:44 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 85,318
Posted By Swanny
My vote is here

I own 2 of the 2000EUi's and love them. Since we upgraded our 34' Excella to a 15k AC I'm glad we made this decision. One downside of the 2000 is that the fuel tank only holds 1.1 gallons.

To...
Forum: On The Road... 03-09-2008, 11:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,087
Posted By Swanny
When are you going?

I just got back from BB last week and its starting to heat up. We had a couple of days where the morning started at 34 degrees and it ended up being 95 by 2:00 PM.

I've canoed a couple of times...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-21-2008, 06:11 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,928
Posted By Swanny
Nope

Nope. I actually was made an offer I couldn't refuse by my local Ford dealer. We were looking for a 3/4 ton truck...not neccessarily a diesel.

This truck was a dealer Demo with about 1500...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-20-2008, 08:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 10,928
Posted By Swanny
The key point here is that you're towing a 25'...

The key point here is that you're towing a 25' AS. Try pulling a 31 or 34 foot AS with a 1/2 ton....it just isn't safe because I can speak from experience. We went ahead and bit the bullet and...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 01-16-2008, 07:41 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,040
Posted By Swanny
Vote Yes

I second this motion. Last year I packed up our AS and my dog and went on a 10 day venture to Bristol Motor Speedway for a race. My dog and the AS were the most popular events at the campground!...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 01-06-2008, 05:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,429
Posted By Swanny
How about calling them 'friends?' Novel...

How about calling them 'friends?'

Novel idea huh?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-01-2008, 07:45 PM
Replies: 253
Views: 34,681
Posted By Swanny
Happy New Year!

Well after reading your pain points...I guess I would have dumped the Ford as well. I have an '05 F-350 and absolutely love it. I think with the 6.0 Liter diesel it was truly luck of the draw in...
Forum: Trailer Values 11-17-2007, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,268
Posted By Swanny
Congrats

In San Antonio I quit using our 'Airstream dealer' a couple of years ago because they didn't seem to know what they were doing. I now have a RV repair mechanic who is just awesome! Even though...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 10-10-2007, 11:49 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,418
Posted By Swanny
Just don't tell the IRS this. They might think...

Just don't tell the IRS this. They might think you made a gift of some sort:cool:
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 09-26-2007, 03:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,063
Posted By Swanny
How much did it cost?

Question....does anyone have an idea of how much it costs for one of these?

We have the original couch/gaucho which is terribly uncomfortable. If one of these is more comfortable I'd be willing...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-24-2007, 07:34 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,860
Posted By Swanny
Follow Gary's post

I used the PDF file that Gary provided (someone else posted it years ago) and its spot on.

For our 34' Excella the 18 1/2 ball height, without the trailer hooked up is perfect. Where you would...
Forum: Boondocking 09-20-2007, 09:34 PM
Replies: 12
South Texas
Views: 2,496
Posted By Swanny
Here are my suggestions

Texas has two of the most beutiful and interesting national parks that I've been too. Yeah...I've been to Yellowstone, etc, but to me nothing quite compares to Big Bend National Park in...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 09-20-2007, 09:29 PM
Replies: 390
Views: 45,455
Posted By Swanny
What's he smoking???

This is all about ego. I truly suspect that Wally wouldn't have been caught dead in a tux. Come on guys....quit taking yourselves so seriously!!!

This truly is a camping club that is focused...
Forum: Our Community 08-07-2007, 11:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,461
Posted By Swanny
My thoughts exactly

You could go to Big Bend National Park in the western part of Texas. It's about 600,000 acres with not a lot of people. I sure hope you don't give up based upon what an RV magazine says. Keep...
Forum: On The Road... 08-06-2007, 07:30 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,559
Posted By Swanny
In my younger days!!

This is a great point. About 20 years ago I recieved a speeding ticket near the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel. The posted speed was 55 and of course I was traveling 75. No worries huh?

Well...
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-28-2007, 07:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,948
Posted By Swanny
Who needs rules!!

I fly 5 flags too!

I purchased the 5 pole holder and 5 retractable poles from POLE-Ease to the tune of about $200 (this included shipping). I'm very pleased with the set up.

We fly the US...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-19-2007, 05:42 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,451
Posted By Swanny
Count me in as well

We would pretty much do any of the above.

By this I mean that our family would be willing to take 1-2 weeks to pal around with our AS chums.

Problem is that the WBCCI sponsored caravans are...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-01-2007, 12:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Swanny
Thanks for the tips

This is great info. Our F-350 is the 4WD version with single rear wheels. Everything seems to ride great; however after reading other posts on this forum I was concerned that I wasn't using the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 07-01-2007, 11:53 AM
Replies: 140
Views: 11,635
Posted By Swanny
Wow this is great news!

What redeems my faith in the process is that when I looked at hour our unit president voted he did what he promised. We had 33% against this motion and that is how he voted.

Now it will be...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-27-2007, 06:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,177
Posted By Swanny
Hitch for F-350

Hello everyone,

Well I've scoured this forum looking for suggestions for what type of hitch to use on my 1 ton truck to buffer the impact of the springs of the truck.

I did some research into...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-18-2007, 09:57 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 26,933
Posted By Swanny
I use it all of the time

With my '05 F-350 I use it whenever I tow our AS. I originall bought into the thought process that the lower the RPMs the better the fuel economy; however during my last 4 trips this was proven...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 06-12-2007, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,347
Posted By Swanny
Which Year of AS?

Which year of airstreams does this impact?

I've got a 1990 that I pull with an '05 F-350 and there don't appear to be any stopping problems.
Forum: WBCCI Forum 05-09-2007, 10:30 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 12,171
Posted By Swanny
Sorry to say Yes

At our recent unit rally the unit voted yes for this, although I was one of the few dissenting voices.

What actually occured really bugged me more then the vote. A motion was made from the...
Forum: On The Road... 05-04-2007, 09:40 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 13,808
Posted By Swanny
Can I look?

Our most common comments are:

1. Wow I didn't know they made Airstreams with 3 axles.

2. I've always liked those "Silver Bullet" trailers.

Mitch
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-02-2007, 06:36 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,378
Posted By Swanny
Tow Command all the way

I have the tow command and it offers much more than a brake controller does. In my F-350 its' wired into the dash so if the trailer plug comes loose you get a solid 'buzzer sound' and the odomoter...
Forum: Member Introductions 04-27-2007, 05:57 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 13,943
Posted By Swanny
You have figured it out

Myra welcome to the forums.

When reading your post it brought to mind how we americans have got it backwards sometimes. Many people place their career before everything else and before they know...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-25-2007, 05:11 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,741
Posted By Swanny
Is this true?

Is this a typo?

getting a 2001 34' with a S/O for $5k seems like a great deal. Any more of these laying around?:brows:
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-24-2007, 06:56 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 13,741
Posted By Swanny
We never looked

I guess I'm not the smartest guy around here, but we never looked around. Well unless you consider looking in several states for a lightly used Airstream looking around.

Our family had one so I...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-21-2007, 02:39 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,355
Posted By Swanny
Too funny

Everyone wants to go camping including the dogs!

Now I know what I want....more time to camp!

I have plenty of vacation time but work seems to get in the way.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-21-2007, 10:05 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 16,029
Posted By Swanny
Great question

I guess it depends on who you talk to. When I talked to the Banks rep he stated that they install these systems on all major brands and that it doesn't void the warranty.

I could never get a...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 04-21-2007, 09:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,948
Posted By Swanny
Not worth it

After looking at this TT on ebay I'd be surprised if it sold. The AS doesn't look like it's in that great of shape but as a Texas resident that is not the Texas I know. Ouch...can you say gaudy?
...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-21-2007, 09:36 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 14,733
Posted By Swanny
Here's the link to the Florida Units

Here's the link to all of the Florida Units. I'm not sure where Panama City is but I know one of these folks could point you in the right direction. Good luck!

WBCCI.org...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-20-2007, 11:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,355
Posted By Swanny
Gotta love the optimism

Okay now for my second wish.

Rub, rub, rub (on the magic bottle). I wish that my wife loved to camp every weekend:lol:

I've since learned that the more I do on the camping trips (all of the...
Forum: WBCCI Forum 04-20-2007, 11:12 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 14,733
Posted By Swanny
Best Post Yet

I have found it interesting that so many people in this thread never tried WBCCI because of what they read on this forum. I love this forum for the knowledge that I've gained about the upkeep on my...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-20-2007, 02:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,355
Posted By Swanny
Everlasting...

I want everlasting clearcoat that never fades.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-17-2007, 10:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,603
Posted By Swanny
Must not be Rush hour!

Glad you're okay!

Here in San Antonio the top speed in rush hour is about 15 MPH. I guess I should count my blessings since not too much can happen at that speed.:lol:
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-16-2007, 08:32 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,816
Posted By Swanny
Hey....

Roger....be nice now. You shouldn't talk about my in-laws like that:brows:

Mitch
Forum: Classic Motorhomes 04-12-2007, 08:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,490
Posted By Swanny
Pictures....we want pictures

Our 1990 34' excella is hitting that point in its life. Clear coat or paint?

I'd love to see pictures of your rig to see how it looks.

Mitch
Forum: Forum Rallies & Meet Ups 04-12-2007, 09:35 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,816
Posted By Swanny
Wow my first Karma!!! Yea

During a recent buddy rally we ALMOST converted two of our family friends. They were looking to purchase a MOHO from another member who was selling and just couldn't make it past the bank. ...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-11-2007, 10:20 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,025
Posted By Swanny
How much?

Craig...what is the expected cost of such an installation? I could probably run the wiring and complete the mounting on roof but was curious about how much the panels, control center, batteries, etc...
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