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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-19-2021, 07:22 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 108,026
Posted By DC Bruce
A GM owner not a fanboi

I was aware that the 10-speed was developed as a j.v. With Ford. That doesn’t explain why. The 8-speed is a wide-range transmission. When not carrying a load, the transmission shifts out of First...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-16-2021, 06:47 AM
Replies: 436
Views: 108,026
Posted By DC Bruce
I had the exact same symptoms on my 2015. Dealer...

I had the exact same symptoms on my 2015. Dealer did a flush and reflash under warranty. Problem solved. I now have 117,000 miles on the truck. I still have concerns about the 8-speed, because GM...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 09-16-2020, 02:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,812
Posted By DC Bruce
I wouldn’t junk the PP hitch

I was a total newbie when I bought my FC 27 in 2015. Read about the PP hitch and felt the extra $$ was worth it for an untroubled towing experience, which has been the case. We’ve just completed our...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-13-2020, 05:21 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,535
Posted By DC Bruce
27 vs 30

When my wife and I went RV shopping in 2014, we made this exact comparison and chose the 27. We had the benefit of being able to inspect the two models side by side. Our feeling was that the extra...
Forum: Our Community 08-09-2020, 08:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,872
Posted By DC Bruce
I'm a lucky guy, I guess.

We were total newbies at this RV business and bought our new FC27 at Colonial Airstream in New Jersey in the fall of 2014. It was on the lot. Part of the deal was that they would store it until the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-29-2020, 11:14 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,026
Posted By DC Bruce
Depends

Not the adult diaper!
1. Decide the use of the trailer: weekending, months at a time, fulltiming?
2. Decide how many people are involved-1,2,3,4 more?
3. Decide what you can afford to spend on the...
Forum: The Pet Forum 07-19-2020, 01:28 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 19,326
Posted By DC Bruce
We had a big Golden Retriever, who was a super...

We had a big Golden Retriever, who was a super mellow dog. Not aggressive to other people or animals (including cats!). He rode happily behind the front seats in our crew cab, with the rear seat...
Forum: Community Polls 07-19-2020, 01:01 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 12,452
Posted By DC Bruce
Our experience

Having done 2 Washington DC to Los Angeles round trips ( and planning a third, for departure middle of next month) is to plan meticulously in peak season (our previous two trips started at the end of...
Forum: Our Community 07-12-2020, 12:27 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,911
Posted By DC Bruce
My experience only

I’ve been close to lightning twice. Both experiences were interesting and instructive. First, lightning struck a wood utility pole at the street end of my driveway. The pole was fairly closely (15’)...
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 07-05-2020, 06:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,574
Posted By DC Bruce
Generator for me

We have an FC 27 and carry a Honda 2kw generator. We do like to spend time at “unimproved” campsites. Our trailer was, I think, the first year to be equipped with LED lights. So, our power needs are...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-12-2020, 05:45 AM
Replies: 634
Views: 102,201
Posted By DC Bruce
10.6 mpg?

Wow. My 2015 Sierra 1500 with the 6.2 and the Max trailer tow package (which was not sold on either the Chevy High Country or the GMC Denali) only did that poorly into a screaming headwind on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 06-10-2020, 12:04 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 9,040
Posted By DC Bruce
Porpoising

can be reduced if you dial in more tension on your WD bars. That's our experience with a ProPride hitch on our FC27 pulled by a 2015 Sierra 1500 with max trailer tow package (1940 lbs. payload).
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-31-2020, 01:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 29,067
Posted By DC Bruce
Towing capacity is not the most important nimbet

Cargo capacity is. The sticker on the driver side door frame, required by law in the US, will give an accurate number for your individual vehicle, reflecting optional equipment, etc. “Cargo...
Forum: Full-Timing 05-22-2020, 06:24 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,896
Posted By DC Bruce
“Too much time in bed”

Methinks “Spartanguy” was doing a little double entendre in his comment (check the winky at the end).
That’s how I read it at least. . . and my FC 27 does have wraparound windows at both ends of the...
Forum: Full-Timing 05-17-2020, 12:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 10,896
Posted By DC Bruce
Wife and I fulltimed for 8 months in SoCal and...

Wife and I fulltimed for 8 months in SoCal and Arizona over the fall-winter- spring. As others have said Airstreams are not particularly well-insulated. Below freezing they’re difficult and the get...
Forum: Boondocking 05-17-2020, 12:25 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,905
Posted By DC Bruce
I can’t remember the size of the propane bottles...

I can’t remember the size of the propane bottles on the 25, but on our FC27, consumption of propane by the furnace was not a problem. The problem was the electricity used by the furnace blower, which...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 04-26-2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,680
Posted By DC Bruce
FC 27 twin for us, after looking at the large...

FC 27 twin for us, after looking at the large selection at Colonial Airstream in NJ in the fall of 2014. Both of us are tall, so the 72” RV Queen bed was going to be too short. Plus, the space on the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-08-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 634
Views: 102,201
Posted By DC Bruce
Whew! Some people never give up! A few thoughts: ...

Whew! Some people never give up! A few thoughts:
1. The manufacturers’ “tow ratings” are useless. The limiting factor for Airstreams is always payload. That’s what you need to look at. I noted that...
Forum: Our Community 03-22-2020, 12:06 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 8,701
Posted By DC Bruce
Really depends on your financial situation. For...

Really depends on your financial situation. For us old folks the recommended strategy is to reduce the size of your monthly “nut.” That way, if unpleasant financial surprises hit, you can weather...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 03-15-2020, 02:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,738
Posted By DC Bruce
In our 10 months of fulltiming, we used Dish for...

In our 10 months of fulltiming, we used Dish for our TV and watched streaming video on a laptop or iPad. If your laptop has an HDMI output, it will connect up to just about all newer TVs, most of...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-15-2020, 02:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,369
Posted By DC Bruce
With any used vehicle, you are buying how the...

With any used vehicle, you are buying how the previous owner(s) maintained it. Diesels, in particular, are sensitive to oil changes and fuel quality/filter changes. Did the previous owner cheap out...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 03-11-2020, 11:24 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,312
Posted By DC Bruce
my experience with a half ton

with a rated payload of 1940 lbs. towing an FC 27 FB with my wife, myself and a 100 lb. dog inside (using a PP hitch) is that it works fine over 40K miles. Since we were full timing, we carried some...
Forum: Member Introductions 03-08-2020, 08:17 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 6,317
Posted By DC Bruce
My personal view is that a TV with a 1600 lb....

My personal view is that a TV with a 1600 lb. payload, whether it’s an SUV or a truck, is a little light for pulling a 25’ or up Airstream. Because of the approximately 1000 lb. tongue weight the TV...
Forum: On The Road... 02-16-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,719
Posted By DC Bruce
No one has mentioned Canyon de Chelly in NE...

No one has mentioned Canyon de Chelly in NE Arizona. This is Indian country, part of the Navajo reservation. They have a big RV campground with hookups, etc. Drive the rim of the Canyon for some...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 02-12-2020, 12:30 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 13,535
Posted By DC Bruce
FB 27 twin owner here

We (my wife and I, and our dog) fulltimed for 8 months in 2015-2016 not long after we bought our trailer. We have since taken some extended trips, as much as 2 months at at a time.

Being 6'4", I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-22-2020, 11:52 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 24,624
Posted By DC Bruce
Seems like you’ve made the right call in going...

Seems like you’ve made the right call in going for the bigger truck. A couple of points:
First, one of the reasons for WD is to restore weight on the steering axle. This is important to retain...
Forum: General Repair Forum 01-22-2020, 11:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 20,456
Posted By DC Bruce
Having everything on my 2015 trailer re-sealed at...

Having everything on my 2015 trailer re-sealed at Colonial Airstream. You really don’t want leaks because the water is then absorbed by the fiberglass insulation between the inner and outer skins....
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-19-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 8,910
Posted By DC Bruce
It seems to me that you have the advantage of...

It seems to me that you have the advantage of experience. Before my planned retirement in 2015, we hatched this “see the USA in your Airstream” idea. After reading everything we could get our hands...
Forum: Winter Living 01-08-2020, 11:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,800
Posted By DC Bruce
Our experience in a Flying Cloud 27 is that...

Our experience in a Flying Cloud 27 is that outside temperature of about 20 degrees is about the lower limit. To maintain 55 inside, the propane furnace is running a lot. You will need bigger battery...
Forum: General Repair Forum 12-11-2019, 10:57 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,274
Posted By DC Bruce
We did a lot of shopping in 2014 for a TV for our...

We did a lot of shopping in 2014 for a TV for our newly-purchased FC27. One of the trucks we drove was the Silverado 1500 with the 5.3 V-8. We noticed that it felt "slower" than a number of others...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 12-01-2019, 05:39 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 16,028
Posted By DC Bruce
Having managed to actually wear out a set of GYMs...

Having managed to actually wear out a set of GYMs without having them blow up: the lower of the posted limit or 60. Sometimes in benign conditions, I’ll float a little over 60, but never over 65...
Forum: On The Road... 11-24-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,330
Posted By DC Bruce
Ok. Here’s the ultimate campground if you have...

Ok. Here’s the ultimate campground if you have the nerve to go there: Mattole Beach at the mouth of the Mattole River. IIRC, this as USFS campground. No reservations; pit toilets only. No other...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 11-17-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 10,454
Posted By DC Bruce
50,000 miles with a GMC Sierra 1/2 ton pulling a...

50,000 miles with a GMC Sierra 1/2 ton pulling a FC 27 using a ProPride and 1500 lb. bars. Nary a problem in all kinds of conditions. Until you learn how, a little tricky to hitch, but now I do it by...
Forum: On The Road... 11-17-2019, 12:22 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,528
Posted By DC Bruce
I have a stick-on level on top of the trim on the...

I have a stick-on level on top of the trim on the left side, mounted in the middle not counting the A-frame (I measured). A second level is mounted above the trim on the rear of the trailer, in the...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 11-17-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,779
Posted By DC Bruce
The description “haze in the air” is not very...

The description “haze in the air” is not very precise. But if your heating system is putting anything in the air, it should be checked out for leaks before you sleep in the trailer with the system...
Forum: Full-Timing 11-13-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,001
Posted By DC Bruce
When I retired in 2015, we sold our house in DC,...

When I retired in 2015, we sold our house in DC, got rid of a lot of stuff and put the rest in storage. Regardless of where I was domiciled, I would have owned DC income tax on the gain from the...
Forum: Our Community 11-03-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 8,203
Posted By DC Bruce
I see the question; don't see who asked it. So,...

I see the question; don't see who asked it. So, this is kind of a generic answer. Unless you know exactly what you want and are an experienced Airstreamer, I suggest visiting the biggest dealer...
Forum: Waste Systems, Tanks & Totes 11-03-2019, 01:46 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,038
Posted By DC Bruce
Somewhere in your waste line for emptying the...

Somewhere in your waste line for emptying the black tank, there needs to be a transparent segment so you can see what's going through. I keep rinsing the black tank until the water flows without...
Forum: On The Road... 10-27-2019, 03:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,099
Posted By DC Bruce
Depending on the model, the shorter trailer will...

Depending on the model, the shorter trailer will reduce the weight that you are pulling by 1500-2300 lbs. Our experience towing an FC 27 is that our Sierra half ton with the 420 hp 6.2 liter gas...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-22-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,501
Posted By DC Bruce
My wife and fulltimed in a Sierra 1500, pulling...

My wife and fulltimed in a Sierra 1500, pulling an FC 27. The truck payload is 1940 lbs per the door sticker. We, plus our 90 lb. dog used every bit of that capacity. We are perfectly happy with that...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-18-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 31,653
Posted By DC Bruce
We have an FC 27 that we bought new in 2015. We...

We have an FC 27 that we bought new in 2015. We tow with a 2015 Sierra 1500 with 420 HP 6.2 liter engine and the 8-speed auto tranny. Rated payload per the door sticker is 1940 lbs. We’ve made 2...
Forum: On The Road... 09-04-2019, 10:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,158
Posted By DC Bruce
Congratulations on your tenure here. Your...

Congratulations on your tenure here. Your experience is, I think, not uncommon. As we age, our needs, wants and limitations evolve. At various times, my wife and I have owned a 30-foot sailboat, a...
Forum: 2016 - Current Flying Cloud 08-21-2019, 01:02 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,027
Posted By DC Bruce
We’ve actually worn out a set of Goodyear...

We’ve actually worn out a set of Goodyear Marathons without incident. I’m not sure bigger wheels that will accept 16” tires is really cost effective. We had the dealer install a cell signal booster...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-17-2019, 11:08 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,412
Posted By DC Bruce
We bought an FC 27 twin, new, in 2015. Very few...

We bought an FC 27 twin, new, in 2015. Very few warranty or QC issues. The twins give you longer beds, more floor space in the bedroom and more accessible storage inside and out. We full timed for 8...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 07-10-2019, 10:06 AM
Replies: 114
Views: 20,152
Posted By DC Bruce
When we did our first X-country trip in 2015, we...

When we did our first X-country trip in 2015, we conveniently had a flat (small puncture; slow leak) while sitting in an RV park in Sioux Falls. Good Sam service sent a guy who removed the wheel and...
Forum: On The Road... 06-30-2019, 08:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,274
Posted By DC Bruce
We bought our Airstream from Colonial when we...

We bought our Airstream from Colonial when we were living in DC in 2015. Best to avoid DC and Baltimore metro areas, but I don't advise going all the way west to Frederick Maryland and I-81 (which...
Forum: The Pet Forum 05-19-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,481
Posted By DC Bruce
Not a vaccine

When we were planning an extended cross country trip with visits to many National Parks in the west, I researched this topic extensively. Bottom line: this product is not a vaccine in the commonly...
Forum: Our Community 05-19-2019, 11:10 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 7,910
Posted By DC Bruce
Another Colonial customer

We bought our AS from Colonial in the fall of 2014. Before taking delivery, we had them install a cellphone booster, and we had a new ProPride hitch shipped to them, which they installed when we...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-10-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 12,366
Posted By DC Bruce
Forget the tow ratings. Look at payload instead....

Forget the tow ratings. Look at payload instead. GM and Ford both make “1/2 ton” pickups with payload ratings around 1800-1900 lbs. which should work well if you’re 2 people and the usual stuff in...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 04-07-2019, 10:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,660
Posted By DC Bruce
I think the simplest solution is to buy a 2kw...

I think the simplest solution is to buy a 2kw generator. I have a Honda 2 kw, which runs the microwave in my FC 27 (although it revs up pretty high when doing so, indicating a substantial current...
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