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Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 03-25-2024, 01:39 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,878
Posted By Nomad518
Filling the holes with little pieces of wood...

Filling the holes with little pieces of wood (toothpicks) and glue usually works, but if you’re on the road and don’t have those handy, another option is to pack those oversized holes with aluminum...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-21-2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,856
Posted By Nomad518
I’m here in Ridgefield, WA about 15 miles north...

I’m here in Ridgefield, WA about 15 miles north of Portland. Not that cold here yet. 41 degrees this morning. You will want to winterize, but you should be ok for now. After you drain your fresh...
Forum: On The Road... 08-24-2023, 10:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,839
Posted By Nomad518
You should check the Washington State Parks...

You should check the Washington State Parks website. Parks at Fort Worden in Port Townsend and Pacific Beach State Park in Pacific Beach at the south end of the Olympic Peninsula. Both are nice and...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-23-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,600
Posted By Nomad518
As LAWBC said, first things first. Check with...

As LAWBC said, first things first. Check with your local city or county to see what is allowed on your property. Normally, there are many restrictions and requirements to consider that will define...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-18-2023, 01:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,595
Posted By Nomad518
I assume you're talking about HWY 180. Going...

I assume you're talking about HWY 180. Going north into the parks on 180, north of Three Rivers, there's a section of the road that is very steep with extremely sharp switchbacks. I used to live in...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 01-21-2023, 09:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,525
Posted By Nomad518
Our AS is a 2001 (70th anniversary) 25 ft Safari...

Our AS is a 2001 (70th anniversary) 25 ft Safari six sleeper. Probably very similar to yours. Wet carpet in front of the kitchen sink is probably from a leak in the sink plumbing. Check all...
Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 09-28-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,876
Posted By Nomad518
I replaced my dripping Moen faucet two years ago...

I replaced my dripping Moen faucet two years ago and replaced the sprayer with a soap dispenser. I got rid of the faucet but I still have the sprayer and hose. If you want it send me a PM.
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 07-16-2022, 10:35 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,197
Posted By Nomad518
Our shower is beside the toilet and I use the...

Our shower is beside the toilet and I use the shower head for those few times it’s needed to rinse the toilet. Personally, I would not install a dedicated toilet sprayer. Don’t need it and it would...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 05-12-2022, 09:30 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,112
Posted By Nomad518
We travel with a small Weber Go Anywhere grill. I...

We travel with a small Weber Go Anywhere grill. I set it up when we arrive. It works great for toast but you have to stand by and flip the bread to ensure it doesn’t burn. Best tasting toast you’ll...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 02-16-2022, 09:22 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,449
Posted By Nomad518
I’ve had good results using a spray cleaner...

I’ve had good results using a spray cleaner bottle filled with a water and about 10% bleach mixture. Spray on. Use a small brush to work it in. Blot dry with paper towels. Then, vacuum away any...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-02-2021, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 8,854
Posted By Nomad518
Ditto. This is exactly what I do too. I leave the...

Ditto. This is exactly what I do too. I leave the hot water bypass valve open and I leave the hot water tank drain and pressure relief valve open while I’m blowing the water lines clear.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 09-30-2021, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,825
Posted By Nomad518
My AS is plugged into a 30amp outlet without the...

My AS is plugged into a 30amp outlet without the battery right now. I can run everything that requires power. I remove my standard Interstate 12v battery and put it on a tender for the winter. But I...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-04-2021, 11:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By Nomad518
Good question. The antenna on our AS is intact....

Good question. The antenna on our AS is intact. No problems there. But I suppose the antenna cable could have vibrated out of the back of the stereo unit over the years. Need to pull out the stereo...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 09-03-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 876
Posted By Nomad518
I have the same problem. I’ve already replaced...

I have the same problem. I’ve already replaced the original Sony with a new Sony. I had the original “keys” but can’t find them now. I went with another Sony because I figured the connector plug on...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 08-20-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,424
Posted By Nomad518
I recently visited Airstream Adventures NW in...

I recently visited Airstream Adventures NW in Portland. They had several panel replacements in progress. You might give them a call.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-14-2021, 10:52 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 12,271
Posted By Nomad518
A Durango was our original TV. Its transmission...

A Durango was our original TV. Its transmission was toast in less than two years and was replaced under warranty. Then it began overheating badly when towing and left us stranded on the side of the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-16-2021, 11:09 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,808
Posted By Nomad518
We have a 25ft 2001 Safari, single AC, 30amp...

We have a 25ft 2001 Safari, single AC, 30amp system. I’ve been working from home in our AS for the last 16 months due to the pandemic. We have an RV garage at our house and it has a standard 30 amp...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 06-18-2021, 02:49 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 9,505
Posted By Nomad518
The vast majority of campers we’ve encountered...

The vast majority of campers we’ve encountered are polite and friendly; however, we’ve also encountered inconsiderate campers. It’s happened infrequently over the last 50 years but it has happened....
Forum: Our Community 05-14-2021, 11:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,484
Posted By Nomad518
Our 2001 AS was missing one of the four stereo...

Our 2001 AS was missing one of the four stereo speakers when we took delivery of it new. I didn’t discover it until about a week later (not as obvious as a missing mattress). I took the opportunity...
Forum: Exterior Restoration Forum 05-03-2021, 09:25 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,073
Posted By Nomad518
Your AS has a clear coat finish like your cars. I...

Your AS has a clear coat finish like your cars. I wash mine in the driveway at home using Meguiar’s Gold Class Car Wash soap, a bucket and a long handle brush with soft bristles. This soap doesn’t...
Forum: General Repair Forum 04-02-2021, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,436
Posted By Nomad518
You may need to remove the sink to access the...

You may need to remove the sink to access the water lines. Not difficult to do. Look under the sink to see if there are fasteners to loosen and remove. Then you’ll probably need to run a putty knife...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-12-2021, 09:32 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,259
Posted By Nomad518
That’s going to be beautiful! You’ve given me...

That’s going to be beautiful! You’ve given me ideas for my own AS.
Forum: General Interior Topics 11-17-2020, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,096
Posted By Nomad518
You probably have lights like it in your storage...

You probably have lights like it in your storage compartments. You may be able to use one of those covers as a replacement while you source a new one.
Forum: Clearcoat, Exterior Paint & Trim 10-06-2020, 11:42 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,537
Posted By Nomad518
When we bought our AS new in 2001, the dealer...

When we bought our AS new in 2001, the dealer warned us not to run our furnace with the trailer door open because the exhaust for the furnace would blow on the open door and the heat would...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 09-24-2020, 04:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,139
Posted By Nomad518
A trailer name suggestion: The Birderer.

A trailer name suggestion: The Birderer.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 09-24-2020, 04:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,225
Posted By Nomad518
I’m here in Vancouver, WA, too. Keep your AS...

I’m here in Vancouver, WA, too. Keep your AS plugged in and run a small electric space heater in the trailer. Set it somewhere between 50 and 60 degrees. That’s warm enough inside to keep humidity...
Forum: Our Community 04-24-2020, 12:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,326
Posted By Nomad518
Some additional suggestions: 1. Minimize...

Some additional suggestions:

1. Minimize contact with park employees when arriving by paying in advance. Eliminates the need to handle credit cards, pens and reduces the time spent in close...
Forum: COVID-19 Discussion Zone 04-15-2020, 10:10 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,410
Posted By Nomad518
To deal with physical distancing requirements,...

To deal with physical distancing requirements, I've been working remotely (from home) for the last month...inside my AS which is parked inside an RV garage at my home. I'm getting lots of trailer...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 10-10-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,828
Posted By Nomad518
Open the pressure relief valve when draining your...

Open the pressure relief valve when draining your hot water tank. It will eliminate the vacuum that forms and the tank should drain faster.
Forum: Boondocking 10-09-2019, 02:05 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,635
Posted By Nomad518
A chainsaw could come in handy if you run into a...

A chainsaw could come in handy if you run into a sharknado.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 10-01-2019, 09:27 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 8,824
Posted By Nomad518
We have a 2001 25’ Safari six sleeper (SS). It...

We have a 2001 25’ Safari six sleeper (SS). It has a dinette AND couch. Might be a good solution for you but they are a little hard to find. The dinette and couch are supposed to sleep two each and...
Forum: Our Community 09-27-2019, 12:08 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,004
Posted By Nomad518
Put a small easel back on the sign and set it on...

Put a small easel back on the sign and set it on top of the propane tank cover at the front of the trailer.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-06-2019, 06:06 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 21,230
Posted By Nomad518
I tell them what we paid for our brand new 70th...

I tell them what we paid for our brand new 70th Anniversary 25’ Safari 6-sleeper out the door in 2001. About $30k with hitch and setup. Then I quickly tell them I’m glad I bought one when I did...
Forum: On The Road... 07-30-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 3,419
Posted By Nomad518
What Gypsydad said. But here’s some added color. ...

What Gypsydad said. But here’s some added color.

Years ago when I was 15 and just got my learners driving permit, I took a trip through that area with my dad towing a 16’ canned ham style trailer...
Forum: Modifications 07-29-2019, 08:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,382
Posted By Nomad518
Time to think like a camper. Get a self-...

Time to think like a camper. Get a self- inflating camp pad to lay on the opened couch and make your bed on top of it. In the morning, squeeze the air out, roll it up and put it away. That’s what we...
Forum: Upholstery, Blinds, Walls & Interior Finishes 07-20-2019, 12:48 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,963
Posted By Nomad518
I had the same issue with our AS. Use a 10%...

I had the same issue with our AS. Use a 10% bleach to water mix in a spray bottle. Spray the stained area and work the cleaning solution into the mouse fur with an old toothbrush. Allow it to soak...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 07-09-2019, 11:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,279
Posted By Nomad518
Take a piece of aluminum foil and roll it into a...

Take a piece of aluminum foil and roll it into a wedge shaped plug bigger than the hole. Push it into the hole and pack it in as tightly as possible. This forms a new surface for the screw to grab....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 06-20-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,493
Posted By Nomad518
The photo you included looks like a 30-to-50 amp...

The photo you included looks like a 30-to-50 amp adapter which allows you to use a 50-amp plug in a 30-amp socket. Sounds like you are looking for an adapter to use a 30-amp plug in a 50-amp socket....
Forum: Tires 06-14-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,108
Posted By Nomad518
I had a similar problem with one of my Goodyear...

I had a similar problem with one of my Goodyear Marathon tires years ago. A screw through the center tread but it leaked very slowly. Had it removed and patched. Reinstalled the tire and never had...
Forum: Refrigerators 05-23-2019, 10:41 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,727
Posted By Nomad518
Try putting some boards or blocks under your...

Try putting some boards or blocks under your trailer tires to raise it to the point where the trailer is level with the jack stand lowered all the way.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 04-19-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,833
Posted By Nomad518
This is a common problem for new owners. It...

This is a common problem for new owners. It happened to me. Thought I could put the main power switch into store mode and leave the battery in place (mine has only one battery). After 3 weeks in...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 04-19-2019, 11:42 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 7,709
Posted By Nomad518
You’re on the right track. Remove the trim ring...

You’re on the right track. Remove the trim ring screws and the trim ring. Then pull the handle down and remove the end screws and handle. You should be able to remove the screen now but not...
Forum: On The Road... 04-10-2019, 10:59 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,840
Posted By Nomad518
As others have said, stay put. I’ve driven into a...

As others have said, stay put. I’ve driven into a sustained 45 mph headwind with no problems but it was not fun and my gas mileage was dismal. Take the closure of the military base as your sign to...
Forum: On The Road... 04-08-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,121
Posted By Nomad518
When we’re dry camping,and I need water for a...

When we’re dry camping,and I need water for a drink or to wash my hands, I turn on the pump so it runs until the water lines are pressurized, then I turn it off. I use only the water that comes out...
Forum: Boondocking 04-02-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 17,014
Posted By Nomad518
I enjoy this forum. Lots of knowledge and I’m a...

I enjoy this forum. Lots of knowledge and I’m a willing sponge. I’ve always found it easiest and fastest to keep my battery charged when boondocking by plugging the trailer’s 30 amp cord/plug...
Forum: On The Road... 03-14-2019, 10:09 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 10,015
Posted By Nomad518
Our AS has a space behind the couch that is...

Our AS has a space behind the couch that is perfect for a full size acoustic guitar case. When traveling, I normally bring my old Guild D6 and leave my Gibson J185 home. But I have at times brought...
Forum: On The Road... 02-28-2019, 11:50 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 7,209
Posted By Nomad518
My wife and I were shopping for a trailer in...

My wife and I were shopping for a trailer in 2001. It would be our first trailer of any type. The more we shopped, the more we wanted an Airstream. When we were ready to buy (also in 2001) we looked...
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 02-19-2019, 11:48 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,591
Posted By Nomad518
All great advice so far. When testing the...

All great advice so far. When testing the plumbing, make sure everything works with and without the trailer hooked up to a city water line. When you’re not connected to city water you’re using the...
Forum: On The Road... 02-11-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,409
Posted By Nomad518
Years ago, where we stored our AS, (a good...

Years ago, where we stored our AS, (a good storage yard with covered spaces, cameras and 25-hr on-site security), a landscaping crew who also stored their equipment there hung around until long after...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 02-01-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,254
Posted By Nomad518
I spray painted my water heater and furnace...

I spray painted my water heater and furnace covers with Rustoleum metallic silver for high temp surfaces. Standard rattle can spray paint you can find at any big box home improvement store. I removed...
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