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Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 09-07-2016, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,940
Posted By Vernbots
You probably know this but do not use silicone...

You probably know this but do not use silicone aluminum.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-23-2016, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,514
Posted By Vernbots
Wait till you buy your first set of tires, or...

Wait till you buy your first set of tires, or want to drive to downtown Scottsdale and shop. Thats why I bought my airstream so my daily driver is with me at all times. I get my tires rotated for...
Forum: Tires 01-07-2016, 10:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,633
Posted By Vernbots
I worked for Goodyear years ago and they always...

I worked for Goodyear years ago and they always said almost all the sidewall failures occur on the white wall side of the tire, due to the extra rubber needed for white wall as it heats up more. The...
Forum: Shocks 11-11-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,057
Posted By Vernbots
Andy is CORRECT, I looked every where. This is...

Andy is CORRECT, I looked every where. This is about the only thing not over priced from air stream.

Also have to bend brackets on axle to install portapower easiest and control bend to exactly...
Forum: Full-Timing 04-21-2015, 11:53 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,601
Posted By Vernbots
I think the first question is what do you feel...

I think the first question is what do you feel comfortable pulling. I have never pulled a short airstream , but feel the only advantage would be fuel consumption. If you have the right Tow Vehicle...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-18-2015, 01:16 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,291
Posted By Vernbots
I have just returned from a 6800 mile trip...

I have just returned from a 6800 mile trip pulling a 1982vExcella 31 pulled by a 2013 Ram 1500 5.7 20 inch tires. No problems and pulled great, as others have said get right hitch and set up...
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 03-09-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,879
Posted By Vernbots
Tool kit

I am a semi newbie for the airstream world but not to the repair world. We live in western Montana, and do some boon docking and also some road trips.

I have another 5000 mile road trip coming...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-02-2015, 03:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,340
Posted By Vernbots
I used own a mobility dealership. The one thing I...

I used own a mobility dealership. The one thing I know is to see your local Occupational Therapist that deals with mobility issues, I think the state can recommend some good ones or they may provide...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-18-2015, 03:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,570
Posted By Vernbots
Gcwr

What you really care about is the GCWR, or gross combination weight rating another words what you can stop and pull without burning up your transmission and brakes.

And according to the Ram 2009...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-18-2015, 11:10 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,570
Posted By Vernbots
2013 4Dr Ram 1500 4x4 20"

I have a 2013, 4Dr, Ram 1500, 4x4, 6 speed auto, 20" tires, 5.7, pulling 31' AS. My first trip ever was from Missoula, to Phoenix AZ. and Back, avg. 13 mpg. My next trip from Missoula to Port...
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 02-11-2015, 03:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,124
Posted By Vernbots
Bathroom counter repair

I have a rear bathroom counter complete crack through, trying to add photo.
My intention was to repair it with fiberglass and repaint whole bathroom.

My wife who does not know a lot of...
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 01-29-2015, 10:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,598
Posted By Vernbots
Refinish tub and bathroom area

Several weeks ago I called to find someone to refinish my bathroom in AS, 2 people were going to meet me at my trailer, surprise, surprise, no one showed.

I checked Angies list and she provided no...
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 01-26-2015, 11:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,319
Posted By Vernbots
Shock replacement

I have a 1981 EXCELLA and tried to replace the shocks today. was able to get the first 2 unbolted but can not remove the end attached to the axle bracket. The repair book says to twist them round, I...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 01-25-2015, 02:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,129
Posted By Vernbots
I am an X (thank God) truck dealer and no tickee...

I am an X (thank God) truck dealer and no tickee no buyee. If it is a legitimate deal then can get a title, if not don't walk, run away from the deal.
Forum: On The Road... 01-21-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,465
Posted By Vernbots
Made my reservations

Thanks all, made reservations at Cherry Hills, 4 days and Green Belt 2 days.

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Forum: On The Road... 01-14-2015, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,465
Posted By Vernbots
Question Where to stay near Washington DC

We are going to Washington DC for a few days and looking for a place that is clean and close to DC and public transportation. We have a 31 foot Stream.

Thanks
Forum: Full-Timing 12-18-2014, 11:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,670
Posted By Vernbots
Where to start

When I purchased my 1982 31' Excella October 2013( that had been sitting for 4 years)the first thing i did was as follows.

1. pulled carpet and flooring to see what needed to be repaired or...
Forum: 1981 - 1983 Excella 12-05-2014, 03:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,362
Posted By Vernbots
Shower Curtain

I have a 1981 Excella 31 rear bath, with the original shower curtain. Where can I buy one like the original? Or do I have one have one made?
Forum: 2001 - 2005 Classic 10-19-2014, 09:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 7,312
Posted By Vernbots
Dodge 1500 4 door

I have had my 1981 AS Excella 31 for a year now, when I bought it had a Dodge dually diesel, power was great but 10 miles per gallon no good. Traded for a new 2013 6 speed with tow package 1500 5.7....
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