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Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-28-2023, 09:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,961
Posted By rucos
not sure on 76 but my 1970 didnt come with a grey...

not sure on 76 but my 1970 didnt come with a grey and I added 2 ..... back then you just dumped on ground
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 10-25-2023, 09:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,702
Posted By rucos
Lots of good suggestions here..... my favorite in...

Lots of good suggestions here..... my favorite in cold weather is a heated blanket for the bed. We have a foam topper on our mattress and I put the blanket between it and the mattress ....turn on low...
Forum: On The Road... 04-21-2023, 08:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,171
Posted By rucos
We have only run into the issue once in San Diego...

We have only run into the issue once in San Diego area, and when I called they told me the rule didnt apply to Airstreams!! Stayed a week and had a great time.
I would do as Robert said now and tell...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-27-2022, 08:38 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,837
Posted By rucos
Lexan is very bendable...scratch yes.....break...

Lexan is very bendable...scratch yes.....break no.

Peel the paper/plastic protector away from the edges a bit to go into frame.... then leave on for install . Once you've done installing you can...
Forum: General Repair Forum 06-26-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,837
Posted By rucos
when I purchased my airstream the plexiglass...

when I purchased my airstream the plexiglass stone guard was broken on both sides (with holes). I removed the frame and then the plexiglass. I used the old plexiglass as a template and cut a piece of...
Forum: On The Road... 03-31-2022, 08:08 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,323
Posted By rucos
As I mentioned Ive been driving mexico for years....

As I mentioned Ive been driving mexico for years. I added it up and Ive driven into Mexico at least 1100km per trip 17 times and then out again. We've gone as far as Oaxaca. My wife and I did a solo...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-26-2022, 09:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,259
Posted By rucos
If you want better monitors add "see-Level" tank...

If you want better monitors add "see-Level" tank monitors which are very accurate .
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-26-2022, 09:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 15,259
Posted By rucos
how about close valve add a few gallons....open...

how about close valve add a few gallons....open again and see what happens. If it still doesnt drain close valve and add a sewer cap with a garden hose adapter... then adapt pressure hose onto cap...
Forum: On The Road... 03-25-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 10,323
Posted By rucos
We've lived in Mazatlan 5 months a year for the...

We've lived in Mazatlan 5 months a year for the past 16 years. The toll hiway is safe but fairly expensive.
Mexico is a wonderful country and we have driven probably 60,000+km over the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-25-2022, 11:38 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,212
Posted By rucos
4rnr could have been the v8 model

4rnr could have been the v8 model
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-23-2022, 09:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,780
Posted By rucos
Ive imported a Harley from USA, and my airstream...

Ive imported a Harley from USA, and my airstream also was brought in by previous owner. Your fine its his issue to deal with paying taxes. Mostly its just paying the Provincial tax(if it applies in...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 02-01-2022, 12:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,214
Posted By rucos
We do similar in wilderness spots ....and it is...

We do similar in wilderness spots ....and it is interesting as you wont find a lot of grey dump stations/signs in a lot of Provincial/Forest service parks in our area ....and all the tenters just...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 02-01-2022, 12:44 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,214
Posted By rucos
Ditto...we do all the same

Ditto...we do all the same
Forum: Dollars & Cents 11-28-2021, 10:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,426
Posted By rucos
the dealer is obviously only going to give you a...

the dealer is obviously only going to give you a number that will let him make a nice profit on the resale to someone else. ..... you might list it for sale now and see what happens while you wait...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 11-28-2021, 10:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,426
Posted By rucos
me I would sell ...but im willing to deal with a...

me I would sell ...but im willing to deal with a little hassle for the extra cash..... a few months ago we bought a new car... the dealer really wanted the old car and made 3 offers ...we sold it for...
Forum: Refrigerators 10-27-2021, 09:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,153
Posted By rucos
https://www.airforums.com/forums/attachment.php?at...

https://www.airforums.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=407076&stc=1&d=1635346659


Grandparents camping in the 50's

Thanks uncle bob .... i finally figured it out...i hope
Forum: Refrigerators 10-26-2021, 08:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,153
Posted By rucos
sorry never have been able to get photos to...

sorry never have been able to get photos to work...lol
Forum: Refrigerators 10-26-2021, 08:33 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,153
Posted By rucos
http:/https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPhEf0S...

http:/https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPhEf0SlC444lqHtIR8WXOYdjN9LsaC64Bxb-g_

Grandparents tent camping around late 1950s .....hope photo posts ok!!
Forum: Refrigerators 10-26-2021, 08:12 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 7,153
Posted By rucos
Great post Ray and everyone else. I started...

Great post Ray and everyone else.
I started tent camping when I was born (1953). I have a post card from my grandmother to my great grandmother, telling her about how much fun they are having...
Forum: Roof 10-12-2021, 09:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,566
Posted By rucos
what about a front hitch with a support bar to...

what about a front hitch with a support bar to skull on TV?
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 10-10-2021, 11:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,398
Posted By rucos
When we painted the inside we also painted the...

When we painted the inside we also painted the "speaker covers " ...has worked fine.
Happy Canadian Thanksgiving weekend to everyone.
Forum: Base Camp 10-07-2021, 10:14 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,725
Posted By rucos
The problem here would be lack of direct sun for...

The problem here would be lack of direct sun for solar. On the west coast of BC most of our off grid sites are in the forests, and getting enough solar is difficult. Most government/forest service...
Forum: General Repair Forum 09-16-2021, 09:42 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,005
Posted By rucos
even the best high end bike locks dont last more...

even the best high end bike locks dont last more than 60 seconds when cut with an angle grinder ....it will remove that in a flash with no damage if your careful.....probably can buy one for the cost...
Forum: Boondocking 09-04-2021, 05:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,453
Posted By rucos
Love it !! I want one Maybe 25 years ago we...

Love it !! I want one

Maybe 25 years ago we boon-docked about an hr from home at a sweet little spot on the river ...very quiet and private in logging country....no one around for miles.....1st...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-17-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 8,867
Posted By rucos
We own a new Hyundai Kona which has smart cruise...

We own a new Hyundai Kona which has smart cruise and collision avoidance..... the Insurance corporation here gives us a 20% discount because of the collision avoidance etc.
It does not have actual...
Forum: On The Road... 08-13-2021, 06:49 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 7,468
Posted By rucos
where you enjoying the trailer so far?? I know...

where you enjoying the trailer so far?? I know its hard to say at day 2 ??... If so then I would start again....why change models as it wasn't the models fault in any way..... lucky it hit the...
Forum: On The Road... 07-25-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,591
Posted By rucos
This is my favorite way to head south or come...

This is my favorite way to head south or come home.... the road in from I-5 at Olympia Washington is a beautiful twisty drive with some great camp spots......the problem is the Washington boats...
Forum: On The Road... 07-24-2021, 04:20 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 3,591
Posted By rucos
Totally agree ... we have been lucky here with no...

Totally agree ... we have been lucky here with no real smoke so far but the mainland /Interior of BC has it bad. A lot of people have changed their plans and left the Okanogan etc and are coming to...
Forum: On The Road... 07-14-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,786
Posted By rucos
Here in BC the provincial parks are very booked...

Here in BC the provincial parks are very booked up like last summer. I wouldnt go without a resrevation. Hopefully next summer will be a little better.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 06-09-2021, 03:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,834
Posted By rucos
I would agree ....on my sea level I get up around...

I would agree ....on my sea level I get up around 13.6 while charging and around 12.6-12.7 at rest after a charge.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 05-27-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,034
Posted By rucos
Ive done the same for years....I just tell them...

Ive done the same for years....I just tell them Im canceling and they always give me a way better rate.....they offered me $5can per month for everything but Howard... and I Paid $6can and got...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 04-08-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,003
Posted By rucos
My wife just cleaned it and painted it ...no...

My wife just cleaned it and painted it ...no issues ...we were in a major reno anyway .....dont remember it being sticky.... just mostly old and needed freshening up. Worked great and is still good...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 03-26-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,476
Posted By rucos
I had demand in my vacation house..... my wife...

I had demand in my vacation house..... my wife had one to many cold showers and I realized that a new regular hot water tank was going to be way cheaper than a divorce...LOL
Good luck.
Forum: Boondocking 03-24-2021, 10:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 10,594
Posted By rucos
My drain cap has the hose fitting on it..... I...

My drain cap has the hose fitting on it..... I dont use any shut off just the main grey valve. I carry about a 25ft hose I use strictly for this. If im boon docking I run it into a suitable spot or...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 03-23-2021, 02:41 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,841
Posted By rucos
I installed 2 between the floor framing in my...

I installed 2 between the floor framing in my 1970 ...Im thinking they were around 20 gal each.
Being long and thin they are slow to drain. Grey is always the tanks that fill first for us.
Forum: Base Camp 03-19-2021, 10:35 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 6,714
Posted By rucos
I vote with no lower than 12v .... my son just...

I vote with no lower than 12v .... my son just bought a nice used Coleman tent trailer and set up in my driveway for a few days. I went out and turned on lights ...had fridge running on propane...
Forum: On The Road... 03-04-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 5,979
Posted By rucos
I think west coast of Canada is some the worst...

I think west coast of Canada is some the worst gas prices anywhere in NA !...... prices are up the last few weeks and we pay about $4.25us$ per us gal today. I think most people just grumble ...fill...
Forum: Winter Living 03-04-2021, 12:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,578
Posted By rucos
Yup..... I was in construction doing...

Yup..... I was in construction doing re-insulation/energy retrofits on houses and wet fiberglass in walls rarely dries out and does turn into mold mess.
Wet fiberglass trapped in a closed space will...
Forum: Winter Living 02-26-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,578
Posted By rucos
I agree totally ....no water mess ...you can...

I agree totally ....no water mess ...you can monitor the pressure and easy to rig up. You may have hidden leak that soaks insulation etc and ends up being a bigger PIA.
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 02-20-2021, 09:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 933
Posted By rucos
Not sure if it will work in a tub ...but we...

Not sure if it will work in a tub ...but we always use a locking stopper in our 1970 shower drain, as we had this problem when moving with water in grey tanks. ....end of problem . We now never move...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-16-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,189
Posted By rucos
you'll know its true when the rope lights start...

you'll know its true when the rope lights start pulsating to Iron Maiden playing on your stereo :D:D
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-09-2021, 11:38 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,189
Posted By rucos
I dont have a single hole under mine and I...

I dont have a single hole under mine and I recheck ever year. We do have mice and rats around here........believe it or not I had cockroaches get into a cylinder on my Harley a few years ago while it...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-09-2021, 08:49 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,189
Posted By rucos
Im curious as we don't have pack rats around...

Im curious as we don't have pack rats around here, but my airstream is sealed up with the belly pan.
Ive made sure that I have no critter holes, by double checking and blocking anything that may be...
Forum: Lights - Interior & Exterior 02-07-2021, 11:26 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 23,189
Posted By rucos
I guess we are lucky that if you stay in BC...

I guess we are lucky that if you stay in BC provincial parks you usually get a big space between sites.... no electricity provided and generators have controlled times ...usually 2-3 hrs morning and...
Forum: Base Camp 01-31-2021, 06:02 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,510
Posted By rucos
I think if where you are his anything like here...

I think if where you are his anything like here during Covid all trailers/campers are selling for top dollar.....or more !!
good luck
Forum: Rock Guards, Segment & Window Protectors 01-29-2021, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,877
Posted By rucos
Novus make a good plastic polish.... remember if...

Novus make a good plastic polish.... remember if you can feel the scratch its never going away.
Forum: On The Road... 01-10-2021, 04:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,460
Posted By rucos
We met a single woman who bought a new airstream...

We met a single woman who bought a new airstream a couple of years ago in N Calif. When I asked her what she was towing with she said she rented a truck whenever she wanted to go on a trip. I think...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-18-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,794
Posted By rucos
aero press is awesome...if you travel you can...

aero press is awesome...if you travel you can throw in suitcase. At home I have the fancy do everything machine but I love my aero press for on the rd and it takes up no space
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-14-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,227
Posted By rucos
I owned a glass shop for almost 40 years and when...

I owned a glass shop for almost 40 years and when I did mine a few years ago I used Lexan. Lexan is unbreakable Plexi.
If you can remove frame.... then remove old plexiglass and use this for a...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 12-12-2020, 09:42 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 25,053
Posted By rucos
There will alway be people looking for loopholes....

There will alway be people looking for loopholes. It's just human nature. The scary thing that a lot of people are missing (in my opinion) is the S--T is really going to hit the fan over the next 6...
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