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Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 07-11-2023, 01:07 PM
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Posted By weirdstuff
The beauty of the corner bed is this....you can...

The beauty of the corner bed is this....you can try sleeping in it together...and if it works, great. But, if it doesn't work, then one of you can sleep up in the Queens Quarters. Best of both...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-02-2023, 05:12 PM
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Posted By weirdstuff
Rob....So glad you found a loving new home for...

Rob....So glad you found a loving new home for your beloved Fortune Cookie. But yes, a sad day too. Sending lots of love your way. Nancy
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 05-10-2023, 01:30 PM
Replies: 4,638
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Posted By weirdstuff
thanks...I forgot to mention, that we actually...

thanks...I forgot to mention, that we actually removed the back bolsters from our trailer and we store them at home. So, as pcskier said, the lounge is plenty wide enough to sleep on without even...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 05-09-2023, 04:57 PM
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Posted By weirdstuff
The corner bed sucks. We (two adults, age 60+)...

The corner bed sucks. We (two adults, age 60+) put up with it for almost 5 years. Now one of us sleeps up front in the lounge area, and we're happy again.:) We love our 23D, and have done trips as...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 05-09-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 4,638
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Posted By weirdstuff
Rob...so sorry to hear about your health issues....

Rob...so sorry to hear about your health issues. Wishing you the best.... Nancy
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 03-06-2023, 02:48 PM
Replies: 4,638
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Posted By weirdstuff
This doesn't address all of the things you...

This doesn't address all of the things you ideally want, however, this is what we do...we've removed the back cushions from the front lounge. This makes the seat wide enough for a person to easily...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 12-14-2022, 11:21 AM
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Posted By weirdstuff
12 years ago I bought a new car. Someone...

12 years ago I bought a new car. Someone discovered that the gas tank wasn't as big as the manufacturer said it was on the window sticker, and filed a lawsuit and won. A year after I bought the car,...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-16-2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 4,638
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Posted By weirdstuff
YES!! And an honest dealer! They could easily...

YES!! And an honest dealer! They could easily have told us we needed new brakes, and we wouldn't have known otherwise. A happy day, indeed!
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-15-2022, 03:21 PM
Replies: 4,638
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Posted By weirdstuff
Happy to report that, upon inspection by my local...

Happy to report that, upon inspection by my local airstream dealer, we still have over 75% of our brake life left. So, did NOT have to spend the anticipated $1600 on new brakes. Happy dance! Photo of...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-15-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Funny you mention to watch how they jack up the...

Funny you mention to watch how they jack up the trailer. We had to show the tire shop how to do it (thank you, YouTube), as they were about to jack it up by the axles.

Just made an appointment at...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 08-11-2022, 11:19 AM
Replies: 4,638
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Posted By weirdstuff
We finally got new Goodyear Endurance tires. I...

We finally got new Goodyear Endurance tires. I guess the supply chain issues have resolved in our area.

When the tire shop was replacing the tires, they said we should have the brakes checked. I...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 07-28-2022, 10:04 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Thanks. Good to know, in case I can't find the...

Thanks. Good to know, in case I can't find the Goodyear Endurance that I'm looking for.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 06-25-2022, 04:27 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Tires....we need new tires for our 2018, as we've...

Tires....we need new tires for our 2018, as we've now hit that magical 5 year mark (bought trailer in 2017). I'm having trouble finding tires near us. Can not locate any Goodyear Endurance or...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 03-19-2022, 03:55 PM
Replies: 4,638
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Posted By weirdstuff
Ahh....all this talk about tires. Our tires...

Ahh....all this talk about tires.

Our tires are 5 years old (per manufacture date). Went to replace with new ones. Nope. Supply chain issues. All they had was brands I've never heard of. Need to...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 01-14-2022, 03:06 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Just returned from a very short, hour from home,...

Just returned from a very short, hour from home, 5 night trip. Our 1 year old puppy did really well (her 2nd little trip with us), and so, we're feeling confident we can start doing more trips, but...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 01-14-2022, 02:55 PM
Replies: 4,638
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Posted By weirdstuff
We just have a simple hook, to hang the...

We just have a simple hook, to hang the occasional simple item. If you put too much there, you're gonna be bumping into it at night!
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 11-18-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Oh no, I don't want to either. Was just hoping...

Oh no, I don't want to either. Was just hoping for a couple quick answers/suggestions.

So thank you for your replies.

No need for any more tire ideas!!!
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 11-17-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Question about tires.... We have a 2018 23D....

Question about tires....

We have a 2018 23D. Got it in October of 2017, so it's just over 4 years old. Since the tires are older than that, I'm guessing the tires are at least 4.5 years old.
...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-22-2021, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Those of you who are awaiting delivery of your...

Those of you who are awaiting delivery of your 23CB....oh, you are going to LOVE it! It's small but mighty....though when you're inside it, it seems as big as a 25' with the fantastic spacious lounge...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-14-2021, 07:05 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Wow! I just looked. The only 23' models I could...

Wow! I just looked. The only 23' models I could find on the site, are the FB with queen east/west bed, and the FB twin in the Globetrotter.

So, did they ditch all others?!
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-14-2021, 06:59 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Oh my. Yes. You are so right. Thank you for the...

Oh my. Yes. You are so right. Thank you for the sermon. Next time we take it out, we'll do it on day 1.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 10-14-2021, 04:43 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Hello....anyone....Bueller? Bueller? Why isn't...

Hello....anyone....Bueller? Bueller? Why isn't anyone on this thread anymore?!!!

Well, I want to report that, we did our first very short trip in a year, this last week. I wish I could tell you...
Forum: General Repair Forum 10-02-2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 891
Posted By weirdstuff
Anyone used Airstream of Santa Barbara for body repair?

Our trailer got hit and run in the gated, locked storage lot where we keep her. :angry:Won't bore you with the details. Insurance is on it.

I got a repair estimate from Airstream of Santa Barbara...
Forum: Solo Streamers 09-30-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 10,810
Posted By weirdstuff
If you like the 25', but hate the east/west...

If you like the 25', but hate the east/west bed....how about getting 25' twins! To me, that'd be the perfect size.
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 09-14-2021, 11:44 AM
Replies: 142
Views: 36,682
Posted By weirdstuff
We bought our trailer in 2017, and read the same...

We bought our trailer in 2017, and read the same criticisms, and had the same worries that you express. We've been incredibly happy with our trailer, and have had none of the major issues that you...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-14-2021, 11:39 AM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
I'm flattered that you think we'd know...

I'm flattered that you think we'd know something.:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Thanks!
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-04-2021, 06:35 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Wow, Rob!! That is a great list of stuff to do....

Wow, Rob!! That is a great list of stuff to do. Much of that, we hadn't even thought of!! Much appreciated!

Since Pixie is in a storage lot without electric or water, we'll have to take her to a...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-03-2021, 09:54 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
Thanks, Robert. It's great to pop back on here...

Thanks, Robert. It's great to pop back on here and see everyone.

Our tires are NOT marathons, so, there's that. And yes, I assume we'd get new tires next year when they'll be 5 years old. Just...
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 09-03-2021, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4,638
Views: 1,098,533
Posted By weirdstuff
I'm back...did anyone even miss me? I already need help!

Hey y'all. Been so long since I've been on the forums.

Been living the pandemic life, and going nowhere for more than a year. We want to get the trailer back on the road soon.

Question...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-06-2020, 09:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,171
Posted By weirdstuff
A good friend of mine wanted to tow her Prius...

A good friend of mine wanted to tow her Prius behind her motorhome. She said she couldn't flat tow it, and sold her Prius and bought a different car to tow.
Forum: General Interior Topics 09-01-2019, 10:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,566
Posted By weirdstuff
I mentioned earlier that we have a 23CB, but...

I mentioned earlier that we have a 23CB, but would have bought a 25' had we had room to park it at our house. But...what I should have added, is that, after having the 23CB now for two years, we...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-31-2019, 06:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 13,566
Posted By weirdstuff
Everyone here has excellent comments, so I won't...

Everyone here has excellent comments, so I won't repeat what others have already mentioned.

We've done extended trips in our 23CB....4 months, and 6 months, as well as shorter trips. Love it, and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-05-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,530
Posted By weirdstuff
Things may have changed since I owned my 2013...

Things may have changed since I owned my 2013 Interstate, but, when I purchased my TPMS system, I paid a tire shop to install new metal valve stems on all my tires.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 07-26-2019, 06:52 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,426
Posted By weirdstuff
Wow!! I like how you think!! Brilliant!

Wow!! I like how you think!! Brilliant!
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 07-25-2019, 07:06 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,426
Posted By weirdstuff
Yes...correct answer!! Without a doubt, in your...

Yes...correct answer!! Without a doubt, in your situation, I'd get the 25'.
Forum: Airstream Trailer Forums 07-25-2019, 10:00 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 12,426
Posted By weirdstuff
I've had both situations....ability to keep in my...

I've had both situations....ability to keep in my driveway, and situation where it had to be kept in storage. Without a doubt, ability to keep at your home is way better. However, if storage is not...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-21-2019, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 10,096
Posted By weirdstuff
Will this dog work just as well?

Will this dog work just as well?
Forum: Member Introductions 07-21-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 951
Posted By weirdstuff
From one San Diegan to another...Welcome! We...

From one San Diegan to another...Welcome!

We have a 23' CB. Perfect size for 2 of us + doggie. We wanted a double axle...easier to back up, and a feeling that we'd be safer if we ever got a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-08-2019, 12:41 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 17,378
Posted By weirdstuff
Airstream, or not, there is a general...

Airstream, or not, there is a general non-educatedness regarding picking a tow vehicle. I've heard so many people say things like, "My trailer is 4500 lbs, and so I'm buying truck "x" because it's...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 07-05-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,269
Posted By weirdstuff
Perfect. Thanks. Ironic...the company that...

Perfect. Thanks.

Ironic...the company that makes the product, knows that their product doesn't work properly, and tells you how to disable the product's main feature so that product will work...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 07-05-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,269
Posted By weirdstuff
Reviving this older thread to see if there's any...

Reviving this older thread to see if there's any newer advice...

We have fantastic fans, and had fan covers installed so that we could keep the fans open during rain and on hot travel days.
...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 07-04-2019, 06:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,485
Posted By weirdstuff
That sounds yummy! What kind of mini blender...

That sounds yummy!

What kind of mini blender do you have?
Forum: On The Road... 06-30-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,982
Posted By weirdstuff
Yes! San Diego, zig zagged all the way across to...

Yes! San Diego, zig zagged all the way across to Rhode Island, then north all the way to Red Bay, Labrador, then zig zagged back across parts of Canada and the US. Took 4 months. Spectacular trip!
Forum: On The Road... 06-28-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,112
Posted By weirdstuff
Highly suggest you look into when most...

Highly suggest you look into when most campgrounds close. It gets cold quickly! If I remember correctly, many campgrounds close by Oct 1st, if not sooner...but my memory for exact dates is hazy.
Forum: Member Introductions 06-23-2019, 08:48 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,399
Posted By weirdstuff
I'd like to suggest that, instead of just diving...

I'd like to suggest that, instead of just diving in "fingers crossed," that you spend the time to do your research, including running the numbers, to see if your tow vehicle will do a SAFE job of...
Forum: On The Road... 06-21-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,908
Posted By weirdstuff
They had a couple of young kids, so I'm guessing...

They had a couple of young kids, so I'm guessing they travelled when the kids were out of school. And hey, you can't knock it. Three months of traveling each summer adds up to a lot more time...
Forum: On The Road... 06-20-2019, 06:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,908
Posted By weirdstuff
Few years back, we met a family that travelled in...

Few years back, we met a family that travelled in their RV each summer. At the end of the summer, they'd leave the RV in storage at the location where their trip left off. Then, the next summer,...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-18-2019, 10:44 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,397
Posted By weirdstuff
Oh, now I see what you're asking..... Like...

Oh, now I see what you're asking.....

Like many on here have now replied, basically

"You decide how to handle the loss by PLANNING AHEAD OF TIME for the loss."

I think of it like this...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-18-2019, 05:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,671
Posted By weirdstuff
My experience with Airstream LA was that, even...

My experience with Airstream LA was that, even though we requested it, they did NOT provide a technician to do the walk through, they provided our salesman, who was brand new to Airstreams and knew...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-17-2019, 04:22 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 12,135
Posted By weirdstuff
Yes, they are truly well wishes.

Yes, they are truly well wishes.
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