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Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-20-2020, 07:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,264
Posted By EarlM
Tow vehicle

I have a loaded 2020 GMC Denali 3500 Durmax

It is the best truck out there

Earl
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 06-18-2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 15,216
Posted By EarlM
Hitch

I had a 30 foot classic and I originally had a Hensley hitch. It was a pain to hitch and time consuming. I sold it and took a bath and bought an Equalizer the best decision I could have made IMHO. I...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-30-2020, 06:49 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,008
Posted By EarlM
Hitch won’t release

I have a 2018 33 foot classic and can’t get the hitch to release.

Any ideas ?
Forum: Tow Vehicles 12-06-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,138
Posted By EarlM
Oil Change

I change when the indicator says to.

the comment oil stabilizers break down, is false, do you think the oil you buy was just made yesterday. if it doesn't breakdown in the container why would...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-31-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 20,323
Posted By EarlM
2013 Cayenne Tow Vehicle

Sandy,

There seems to be some folks that are self proclaimed experts. It is your money and the safety of your family that is important to me not my EGO.

I would suggest you determine the actual...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-31-2018, 12:09 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 20,323
Posted By EarlM
Cayenne Tow Vehicle

Don't fall prey to the support of breaking the towing requirement of the vehicle manufacturer. There are lots of folks on here who would tow a big trailer with a Tonka toy.

The tow capacity of...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 10-25-2018, 10:28 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 13,620
Posted By EarlM
Will they take a charge in cold weather

Will they take a charge in cold weather
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-10-2018, 09:47 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,791
Posted By EarlM
More on Biodiesel

I you get caught using "red dyed fuel" the fine is $10,000.00

Also I would ask your Mercedes dealer if it will void the engine warranty?

You must rely on your own knowledge as most fuel...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 10-10-2018, 09:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,121
Posted By EarlM
Biodiesel

Biodiesel is the fuel of last resort

if you have a newer Sprinter, MB has changed the oil change interval from 20,000 miles to 10,000 miles if you use Bio Diesel

Stay away from truck...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-06-2018, 05:05 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 419
Posted By EarlM
2018 Airstream Classic 33 - Pennsylvania

Title: 2018 Airstream Classic 33 - Pennsylvania
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Brand New never slept in. Bought a motorhome loaded all options included
Garage kept....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-27-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 13,312
Posted By EarlM
33 classic

I tow my 33 classic with a 3500 GMC Denali durmax

Great job

Many on this forum would tow with toy trucks, vans etc. you guys are not Wally B

Why?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-25-2018, 11:41 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 27,964
Posted By EarlM
Atlas

You can pretty much forget Lemon Law

It would be better to refer to it as Lemonaide for the R V industry

I had the same type issue with a large coach

Sometimes it is better to loose some...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 06-07-2018, 04:27 AM
Replies: 212
Views: 40,691
Posted By EarlM
2018 classic

A lot of whining
Read your owners manual
Call tech service at the factory
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 05-30-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 19,769
Posted By EarlM
Do 30 or 33 classic limit camping

Not in my opinion

I had a 30 foot and went too a 33 no issues.

Most campgrounds will handle either. if not they are probably old or dumpy anyhow.

many times in my 45 foot motorhome I would...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-28-2018, 12:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,617
Posted By EarlM
Easy Start

Thank you for the information. Can you explain how they work when the ambient temperature is 90 degrees?

If you could address my personal situation, I have a 2018 Classic 33 foot with two AC’s.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-28-2018, 09:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 18,617
Posted By EarlM
Soft start

I would recommend a larger generator. You may damage the generator and the AC.
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 05-16-2018, 12:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,918
Posted By EarlM
Using airstream while in storage

What if the sun doesn't come up tomorrow.

use it all of the safety features of a airstream will work as well inside as outside

Carry on
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 05-11-2018, 06:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,749
Posted By EarlM
Rock Guard

I had 3 M clear plastic coating applied to my rock guards before the first trip. It is great, bugs don’t stick. You could contact most detail shops that apply it to high end cars.

Earl
Forum: 2005 and newer - Bambi all models 05-02-2018, 10:06 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 12,788
Posted By EarlM
Rock Guards

Stay in line, worth the wait
Forum: Generators & Solar Power 04-14-2018, 07:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,312
Posted By EarlM
15000 btu a/c

it appears some Airstream owners want to tow big trailers with tiny tow vehicles and now they are trying to run AC with tiny Generators.

Using undersized generators will harm your AC units.

Earl
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 03-16-2018, 11:36 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 18,643
Posted By EarlM
What size Generator

I have a Honda 7000i electronic fuel injected 5 gallon gas tank will run two A/C overnight easy.

I have mine in the back of my pickup

I am pulling a 2018 Classic 33

Earl
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-16-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,031
Posted By EarlM
Tree fell on my Interstate

First off I would want All New Parts no straightening and filling with body filler. You are just asking for future problems.

You have a deductible and above that the insurance company had to pay,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-27-2018, 10:45 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 11,445
Posted By EarlM
Reliable Tow Vehicle

I love my 3500 GMC Denali Durmax
Lots of power
Forum: Our Community 02-18-2018, 01:34 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,099
Posted By EarlM
Sticker Shock

This thread sounds like a bunch of very frugal (tight with the bucks) people.

Don’t spend your money and buy what you worked a lifetime for, leave to the kiddies and they will spend a lifetime of...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-02-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,184
Posted By EarlM
Class B

I would never consider a Class B of any manufacturer that has a wet batg

We solved that issue we bought. Winnebago View model 24 V

And kept our 33 2018 classic airstream

We really use the...
Forum: Awnings 01-27-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 9,801
Posted By EarlM
Automatic or manual

This is sort of like Power windows or manual windows in a car.

An Airstream or a tent

Old vs new

I have had both my 2018 Classic 33 has a power awning and I would never go back.

If you go...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 09-16-2017, 10:22 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,173
Posted By EarlM
Trouble free

we have 2018 33 classic with the maple wood and love it
Forum: On The Road... 09-15-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,271
Posted By EarlM
Well Dave I don't know how many interstates you...

Well Dave I don't know how many interstates you drive on, but on the east coast if your driving 40 MPH you are a hazard. I own a heavy duty towing and recovery business and I have responded to many...
Forum: On The Road... 09-15-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 8,271
Posted By EarlM
Newbie in Highway Interstates

First off if you can't run with the flow of traffic on the interstate you shouldn't be on the interstate.

impeding the flow of traffic is not only dangerous to you but the vehicles around you....
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-21-2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,935
Posted By EarlM
Short term storage procedure

first if it is in freezing climate, winterize by pumping rv antifreeze thru all systems that have water in them.

drain all tanks

don't forget to bypass the water filter before...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-21-2017, 11:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,474
Posted By EarlM
towing

Why do many airstream owners like to tow with small undersized tow vehicles and try to compensated with a expensive hitch???
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-21-2017, 05:24 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,919
Posted By EarlM
Does the 2018 Classic have a bypass mode on the...

Does the 2018 Classic have a bypass mode on the water filter to use when winterizing or is there a bypass tube?
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-19-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,775
Posted By EarlM
Wax or Not

I have a new 2018 Classic and I am trying to determine if I should wax it

Any advice will be appreciated

Thanks

Earl
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 08-19-2017, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,292
Posted By EarlM
Cleaning Striping and Polishing

I have a Classic 33 FB 2018

Should it be waxed or not

Thoughts please

Thanks

Earl
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-15-2017, 12:28 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 9,546
Posted By EarlM
I had a 2015 Classic 30 and used 12,000 bars and...

I had a 2015 Classic 30 and used 12,000 bars and I tow my 33 foot classic with them also

Congratulations on your new trailer

Earl
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-13-2017, 02:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By EarlM
Alde locked out

The message comes up on the firefly
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 08-13-2017, 01:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,196
Posted By EarlM
Alde Water Heater Locked out 2018

I have. 2018 33fB and when I go to the panel to turn on the water heater it shows
Controls Locked by Water Heater

Any idea?

Thanks

Earl
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-11-2017, 07:39 AM
Replies: 100
Views: 10,264
Posted By EarlM
Diesel way better than gas Earl

Diesel way better than gas

Earl
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-10-2017, 02:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,266
Posted By EarlM
The Hensley and Propride supporters love their...

The Hensley and Propride supporters love their hitch, they have plenty of time enjoying them during the long hookup process.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-09-2017, 11:17 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 29,587
Posted By EarlM
I went from a Hensley for the same comments you...

I went from a Hensley for the same comments you made to a Equalizer and I love it.

Unhitching and hitching prior to the Equalizer was a feared process.

Earl
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-09-2017, 11:09 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 7,266
Posted By EarlM
Agree to Disagree

this forum is sort of like, tow big trailers with toys, but buy a $2500 hitch that has a big learning curve to hook it p, you many not sway but you need to pedal to get up a hill, weld up the van to...
Forum: On The Road... 08-08-2017, 06:21 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,879
Posted By EarlM
what type of hitch was used? thanks ...

what type of hitch was used?

thanks

Earl
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-08-2017, 06:19 AM
Replies: 204
Views: 29,587
Posted By EarlM
How long does it take to hook up if the truck and...

How long does it take to hook up if the truck and trailer are not level or the truck rear wheels are in a ditch or the truck is not parallel to the trailer?

thanks
Earl
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 08-06-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 204
Views: 29,587
Posted By EarlM
I was pulling a 30 ft Classic and had. Hensley...

I was pulling a 30 ft Classic and had. Hensley similar to a propride, I sold it and bought a equalizer and love it. The Hensley is a good hitch but it takes to long to hitch up.

The Equalizer is...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 08-04-2017, 02:24 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 9,359
Posted By EarlM
Classic 30 vs a 33

Well I traded my 2015 for the Classic 33 and would never go back

The larger shower is great, mascerator toilet

The large TV is great for watching movies with the home theater

Everything for...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-31-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,542
Posted By EarlM
My View is a Mercedes also enjoy ...

My View is a Mercedes also

enjoy

Glad to see you back posting
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-31-2017, 11:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,449
Posted By EarlM
In my opinion the suburban is not manufactured to...

In my opinion the suburban is not manufactured to tow a 30 foot Classic, I had one and I tow it with a #3500 SRW diesel GMC. If you spend money for a top of the line trailer, why do you want to buy...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-31-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 16,542
Posted By EarlM
Well I looked sat the Interstate and the Road...

Well I looked sat the Interstate and the Road Trek and bought a Winnebago View. I like real beds and a dry bath room

I do like the 33FB Classic

Choices we all have them

Earl
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-30-2017, 05:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 759
Posted By EarlM
Electric ocean air blinds in a 33 FB

We picked up our new 33FB yesterday and when we got home the blind over the dinette fell down, any ideas. Where do you raise and lower the blind?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 07-30-2017, 04:56 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 14,227
Posted By EarlM
We tow our 33 FB with a GMC 3500 Denali SRW...

We tow our 33 FB with a GMC 3500 Denali SRW Diesel works great
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