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Forum: On The Road... 03-08-2023, 02:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,468
Posted By Papa smurf
The Boot mention something really important here...

The Boot mention something really important here and I am surprise nobody picked up on it. You can read more about this bill here https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/00109.

It changed since...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-29-2022, 12:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
I noticed you are from Rosemere did you have...

I noticed you are from Rosemere did you have someone in Quebec change your converter?
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-23-2022, 10:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
Update. I rechecked every fuse and breaker and...

Update. I rechecked every fuse and breaker and since everything seemed ok I installed my 2 fully charged new batteries yesterday at noon. The reading was 12.9V. We used only a few lights sporadically...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-21-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
Yes it is in the use position and we hear the...

Yes it is in the use position and we hear the click
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-21-2022, 12:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
You might have guessed it by now but I am a...

You might have guessed it by now but I am a complete ignorant when it comes to all things electric. This is a picture of the power center in my Airstream. I kind of figured out that the converter was...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-21-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
I don’t think there is such a switch, if there is...

I don’t think there is such a switch, if there is I never used it since I bought the trailer in 2016.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-21-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
Thanks for your help. The batteries are new...

Thanks for your help. The batteries are new ,before I installed them in the trailer I put them on the charger and made sure they were completely charged. I disconnected from the pedestal before...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-21-2022, 09:33 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
Thank you I just reached out to Lewstet by PM...

Thank you
I just reached out to Lewstet by PM and also sent him an email at is rvsolar email. Hopefully I will hear from him soon.
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-20-2022, 07:30 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
Thanks. I used the term trickle filter but in...

Thanks. I used the term trickle filter but in fact that might not be correct. This is the charger I am using.
https://smartercharger.com/products/ctek-multi-us-7002.
As for replacing it myself I...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-20-2022, 07:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
Thanks I might try that. Airstream in Fort Myers...

Thanks I might try that. Airstream in Fort Myers could not give me an appointment before April
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-20-2022, 07:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
Thanks for your help. I think I will leave the...

Thanks for your help. I think I will leave the batteries connected and on the charger. That should let me use the lights in the trailer and once I move from one campsite to another the batteries will...
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 01-20-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,977
Posted By Papa smurf
Trickle charger as a short term solution for converter

Hi

We just changed the batteries in our 2016 international signature. Now it appears the converter needs to be replace as the batteries do not hold a charge even if we are plugged to shore power....
Forum: On The Road... 09-19-2021, 04:14 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
Here are the details they gave me We have...

Here are the details they gave me

We have availability for October or November. The cost is $ 500.00 per person and the rapid antigen covid test $ 180.00 per personTransportation is $ 1000.00,...
Forum: On The Road... 09-17-2021, 09:50 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
No need to cancel yet if you really want to go....

No need to cancel yet if you really want to go. For the time being you can not cross the border by land but you can fly without any problem. There is a transport company in the Montreal area who...
Forum: On The Road... 09-15-2021, 11:18 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
[QUOTE=Jim & Susan;2537558]Just to close out my...

[QUOTE=Jim & Susan;2537558]Just to close out my rant......

I received two checks in the mail today from the State Department of Environmental Protection. So it took about 8 weeks to process the...
Forum: On The Road... 08-15-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
Finally got in touch with someone. Our refund...

Finally got in touch with someone. Our refund cheque was mailed on August 7. For the time being they seem to be short staffed and overwhelmed by the amount of refund they have to process so expect...
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
The Floridastateparks.org website mention that...

The Floridastateparks.org website mention that the $7.00 utility fee charge was only effective July 27. That might be why you were not charged
Forum: On The Road... 08-10-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
We got in touch today with the reservation...

We got in touch today with the reservation company to find out about the refund for our campground cancellation. We were instructed to call 1-850-245-3029 where we talked to a girl named July. She...
Forum: On The Road... 08-02-2021, 07:28 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
I did call them and there is nothing they can do...

I did call them and there is nothing they can do at this point. As for contacting the state attorney general I would hope they have more important things to do then help a Canadian get a $50 refund....
Forum: On The Road... 08-01-2021, 08:53 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
Because with my credit card and I would imagine...

Because with my credit card and I would imagine with most credit card you can not challenge a charge after 3 months and in that case the reservation was made more then 3 months ago.
Forum: On The Road... 08-01-2021, 06:02 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
We made a reservation using reserv America for a...

We made a reservation using reserv America for a site in December and we had to cancel it once the new system was in place. We were expecting a credit but we were told that the credit would have to...
Forum: On The Road... 04-30-2021, 10:47 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
This might also be of interest for those camping...

This might also be of interest for those camping in Florida

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLDEP/bulletins/2cdde98
Forum: On The Road... 04-30-2021, 05:15 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,410
Posted By Papa smurf
Florida state parks reservation

It was announced that Florida state parks will not be using reservamerica anymore to manage the reservations. Instead they gave the contract to US eDirect. That company already manage reservations...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-30-2020, 07:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 998
Posted By Papa smurf
Thank you. I will read that thread. It looks like...

Thank you. I will read that thread. It looks like a great solution for my specific problem
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-30-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 998
Posted By Papa smurf
Thanks. So I will probably replace my flooded...

Thanks. So I will probably replace my flooded batteries with AGM and buy a lithium battery back up for my Cpap and still be under budget. Do you bring sufficient battery pack for the length of your...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 09-30-2020, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 998
Posted By Papa smurf
$2000 upgrade

The batteries in my 2016 International 27FB have reached the end of their useful life. I need to buy new ones and would like to take this opportunity to lessen my dependance on camping site with...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 05-17-2020, 09:31 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,063
Posted By Papa smurf
I will give you the same answer the Dalai Lama,...

I will give you the same answer the Dalai Lama, whose title translate to «*Ocean of wisdom «* gave when he was asked what is the meaning of life : I don’t know.
The question you are asking only you...
Forum: Photography 03-08-2020, 09:34 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 13,194
Posted By Papa smurf
Heading south

For the last three years , as the days kept getting shorter the air colder and the birds started heading south so did we. This was taken last year on the rainy morning we left Montreal for a 6 months...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-20-2019, 02:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,552
Posted By Papa smurf
I used rock tamers from day one but would like to...

I used rock tamers from day one but would like to replace the heavy flaps by something like the ecoflap if it was possible.https://www.ecoflaps.com/
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-27-2019, 05:36 PM
Replies: 605
Views: 185,563
Posted By Papa smurf
Small rig

That’s me in the foreground, 2016 F150 3.5l ecoboost and 2016 International signature 27fb. Sometimes I think I have a big rig sometimes not so much:lol:
Forum: Trailer Values 09-11-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,697
Posted By Papa smurf
Value of discontinued model

I own a 2016 International signature 27fb, I just noticed that Airstream does not make that specific model anymore. I have no intention of selling it but I was curious to find out if the resale value...
Forum: Photography 07-06-2019, 03:34 AM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 187,024
Posted By Papa smurf
We have a winner ! It is the Valley of Fire...

We have a winner !
It is the Valley of Fire state park in Nevada. Just an hour drive from Las Vegas it is worth a visit .
Forum: Photography 07-05-2019, 04:04 AM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 187,024
Posted By Papa smurf
I admire your tenacity but it’s still not that. ...

I admire your tenacity but it’s still not that.
If at first you do not succeed try try again:)
Let me know if you want another clue
Forum: Photography 07-02-2019, 03:40 AM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 187,024
Posted By Papa smurf
No. I will give you a clue, according to Google...

No. I will give you a clue, according to Google map it is 389 kilometers from Joshua tree.
Forum: Photography 06-30-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 187,024
Posted By Papa smurf
Two strikes...:)

Two strikes...:)
Forum: Photography 06-29-2019, 03:30 AM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 187,024
Posted By Papa smurf
Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick ?

Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick ?
Forum: Photography 06-29-2019, 03:23 AM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 187,024
Posted By Papa smurf
Not in Utah but not that far from it.

Not in Utah but not that far from it.
Forum: Photography 06-28-2019, 04:54 AM
Replies: 1,732
Views: 187,024
Posted By Papa smurf
Ok I will do my share.:)

Ok I will do my share.:)
Forum: On The Road... 06-12-2019, 09:41 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,237
Posted By Papa smurf
In Florida where we have been spending the last...

In Florida where we have been spending the last three winter we see them daily, either on the road or in the sate parks where we stay. Back home in Quebec where we spend the summer we rarely see any....
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 12-28-2018, 03:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,119
Posted By Papa smurf
Thanks . I went the same route but used a screw,...

Thanks . I went the same route but used a screw, when I have a minute I will replace it with a bolt and nut.here is a picture of the part available at Home depot. i ended up using the smaller clip...
Forum: Roof Vents, Skylights & Fans 12-27-2018, 01:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,119
Posted By Papa smurf
Outside kitchen exhaust vent

The two small retaining clip to hold down the flap of the exhaust vent broke at the same time. Replacing the complete unit with a stainless steel one is not an option due to the price. A complete new...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-25-2018, 04:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,827
Posted By Papa smurf
Thanks , i will buy both. You can never have too...

Thanks , i will buy both. You can never have too many tools:)
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-25-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,827
Posted By Papa smurf
Finally found the time to fix the speaker. Sure...

Finally found the time to fix the speaker. Sure enough both wires were disconnected. I can not say I was surprised when
i found out only 3 screws were used instead of 4 to hold the speaker in place...
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-23-2018, 03:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,827
Posted By Papa smurf
I found an old thread explaining how to remove...

I found an old thread explaining how to remove them.I will try that first but that still leaves me with the subwoofer connection problem
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-23-2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,827
Posted By Papa smurf
How do you access the wiring. I see no screw in...

How do you access the wiring. I see no screw in the front of the speaker
Forum: Audio, Video & TV 12-23-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,827
Posted By Papa smurf
Speaker wiring

I just noticed there is no sound coming from the left speaker in the back of the Airstream no matter what the source is. Since I did not know where to look first for a solution I looked at the wiring...
Forum: On The Road... 11-08-2017, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,330
Posted By Papa smurf
Last year we did the same trip from Montreal to...

Last year we did the same trip from Montreal to Florida leaving November 15 and we are about to do the same thing this year. I never considered putting snow tire on our TV. In Quebec snow tire are...
Forum: On The Road... 11-06-2017, 07:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Papa smurf
Are you talking about something like this ? I...

Are you talking about something like this ? I tought about it but there is no cigarette lighter style plug in my 2016 International,instead there are usb charger. Can one be replaced by the other...
Forum: On The Road... 11-05-2017, 09:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Papa smurf
Thank you, this is really helpful. My CPAP is not...

Thank you, this is really helpful. My CPAP is not a 12V unit and I have to use the inverter. Doing so last year I woke up in the morning with batteries at around 12.2V. Since we never boondock I can...
Forum: On The Road... 11-04-2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,999
Posted By Papa smurf
I often read on this forum that running the gas...

I often read on this forum that running the gas furnace for the night while not being hooked up will likely drain the battery almost completely. How will having the furnace on while driving affect...
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