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Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-13-2023, 10:45 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 424
Posted By geraldsmith
Skylight shade repair

One of the skylight shade strings broke, making the shade inoperable and hanging down from the skylight. I have researched You Tube and while there are lots of videos on how to restring pleated RV...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 03-07-2023, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,549
Posted By geraldsmith
Sink won't drain

When the galley sink stopped draining, the problem turned out to be the
waterless trap. The Hepvo unit (called a sanitary waste valve by Hepvo)
uses a rubber flap to shut off sewer gases. The...
Forum: Axles 11-01-2022, 08:00 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,534
Posted By geraldsmith
Here's an update from when I started this thread...

Here's an update from when I started this thread 2+ years ago. I was never
able to get Dexter Nev-R brake sets in the spring of 2020. Dexter agreed to
replace the Nev-R axles with EZ-lube axles...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 11-30-2021, 09:06 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 863
Posted By geraldsmith
Dead bolt lock

My dead bolt lock was jammed and I could not engage or retract
the dead bolt. As I was about to install a new dead bolt assy ($105)
I noticed the screws on the inside cover were very loose. ...
Forum: Axles 11-30-2021, 08:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 691
Posted By geraldsmith
EZ lube axles

If you have Dexter EZ lube axles on your Airstream--Beware--
Do not use a grease gun to repack the bearing. It is too easy

to pump too much grease, blowing past the seal and fouling the
...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 07-25-2020, 06:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,141
Posted By geraldsmith
Alde winterizing

Refer to this link:

https://www.airforums.com/forums/f458/winterizing-alde-boiler-2018-classic-177149.html
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 05-14-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,905
Posted By geraldsmith
Winterizing alde system

I'll tell you how I winterize my mdl 3010. It works for me the last 2 winters. Please refer to the pics I sent with my original post and the tags
that Alde posted on them. I will refer to the...
Forum: Axles 02-20-2020, 08:18 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,534
Posted By geraldsmith
Nev-R-Lube axle phaseout?

Needed to replace a wheel hub on my 2018 Classic Nev-R-lube axle. MY A/S
dealers says Dexter will not make the Nev-R-lube anymore, switch the EZ lube design only. Meanwhile, I can't find a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-13-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,643
Posted By geraldsmith
The power control board is mounted topside in the...

The power control board is mounted topside in the Dometic A/C. The possible defective wire is not related to my problem. (I think--sometimes it is hard to understand why and what the technicians are...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 04-11-2019, 05:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,643
Posted By geraldsmith
2018 Classic air conditioner problem

The front air conditioner & heat pump would not come on. The fan only
would engage. Diagnosis: The AC power control board had a melted relay. Turns out this PC board is not a stock Dometic...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-21-2018, 10:17 AM
Replies: 984
Views: 201,030
Posted By geraldsmith
Century vs Alde transfer fluid

I have bought Alde transfer fluid in a 1 liter bottle from my Airstream dealer. I placed another order a few weeks back and instead of 1 liter of Alde branded fluid, the A/S dealer sent me a gallon...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 12-21-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 828
Posted By geraldsmith
DVD remote signal

On my 30' Classic the bedroom TV won't respond to the DVD remote because a wall blocks the signal. If I want to stop or play the DVD player from the bedroom, I have to walk to the galley. Is there a...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 06-02-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,062
Posted By geraldsmith
Sub Forum Listings

How do I access a listing of all the sub forums?

Gerald
Forum: Awnings 06-02-2018, 08:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,838
Posted By geraldsmith
Awning won't work

After using my power awning once, it would no longer work. Just got my
Classic back from the A/S dealer. Here is what happened. The ZipDee control box was not secured to the floor, resulting in...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-21-2018, 04:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,608
Posted By geraldsmith
I had the same question on my 2018 Classic and...

I had the same question on my 2018 Classic and wrote to JC to ask where this shut off wheel is. Following is Chris Beaver's response:

As far as the buss bar and the manual shut off wheel,...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 03-20-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 7,435
Posted By geraldsmith
2018 Alde vs Firefly Settings

The learning curve on the Alde radiant heat has been a lot (for me that is)
Just discovered that if the Alde control panel under the sink has a higher
temperature reading (in standby mode it...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 01-26-2018, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,905
Posted By geraldsmith
Winterizing Alde boiler 2018 Classic

I picked up my new Classic from the dealer already winterized. The
Alde boiler that provides heat-hot water has a bewildering number of
valves, all of which need to be in the correct position for...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 10-22-2016, 08:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,843
Posted By geraldsmith
Furnace not igniting

Have only used the furnace a few times on our new A/S and on our last trip the furnace would ignite for 5 seconds and go out. It did that for 3 tries, then shut down altogether.

The...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-22-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 755
Posted By geraldsmith
Mdl 7300 Converter Failure

FYI, if your converter fan won't stop running. We have 2016 A/S and on our last trip the converter fan would not shut down when we plugged into shore power. Happened on a Saturday, so could not...
Forum: On The Road... 07-10-2016, 03:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,773
Posted By geraldsmith
Ferry-Port Angeles to Victoria BC

Plan on taking the ferry from Port Angeles, Wa. to Victoria, BC this September with my 23FB. Any advise or info on the ferry voyage (especially dragging the hitch or trailer rear on load/unload )...
Forum: On The Road... 07-07-2016, 11:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 666
Posted By geraldsmith
Eastern Vancouver Island

Planning a 10 day visit in September to eastern Vancouver Island. Will watch the whales and bears in Telegraph Cove and work our way south to
Campbell River-Comox-from there don't know. Any...
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 02-23-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,419
Posted By geraldsmith
Our 2016 23FB was on its first trip last week and...

Our 2016 23FB was on its first trip last week and the propane quit flowing to the appliances. Had a LPG vendor check the system. Oil of some kind was in either the propane or the tanks and it...
Forum: Tires 12-06-2015, 09:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,594
Posted By geraldsmith
TireTraker TPMS

Has anyone installed a TireTraker TT-500 tire pressure monitor system and how do you like it?
If so, did you get a booster? Their website says to install a booster ($49) for a metal skinned unit. ...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-23-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 863
Posted By geraldsmith
Tire Pressure Monitor

Has anyone installed a tire pressure monitor system on their AS?
If so, what are your thoughts-recommendations.

Thanks
Gerald
Forum: Refrigerators 07-10-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,224
Posted By geraldsmith
Thanks for the tip. How did you attach it to...

Thanks for the tip. How did you attach it to the refrigerator bottom?
Forum: Refrigerators 07-08-2015, 09:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,224
Posted By geraldsmith
Refrigerator Door Panel Falls

Has anyone else had trouble with their refrigerator door panel not staying in the frame during travel? The bottom decorative strip will not hold up
the panel. I am considering screwing this...
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2015, 09:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 656
Posted By geraldsmith
First Trip to Alberta-BC

Planning a 30 day visit in June to Alberta and British Columbia. Main interest is in wildlife photography without having to hike for miles. Can you recommend any such places where you have seen...
Forum: On The Road... 02-24-2015, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 910
Posted By geraldsmith
Just got back from a week of birding near Corpus....

Just got back from a week of birding near Corpus. Highly recommend Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center in Port Aransas. Ducks and spoonbills (lots of them) tame enough to get great pics. ...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-17-2015, 02:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 9,287
Posted By geraldsmith
Buyers remorse-Honda Ridgeline

My 2014 Honda Ridgeline (fyi-Honda no longer makes the Ridgeline) is rated at 5,000 lb towing capacity. My 19' FC weighs 4,500 lbs wet. Being a lifelong Honda fan, I thought I could make the razor...
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