Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Join Air Forums Today
Page 1 of 14 1 234567811 Last »
Showing results 1 to 50 of 698
Search took 0.07 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: LB_3
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 11-03-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 27,801
Posted By LB_3
I don’t trust Airstream’s electrical integration...

I don’t trust Airstream’s electrical integration so them outsourcing to Volta is a positive. That said, I don’t know or have experience with Volta so I can’t give a recommendation but I do like their...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-27-2022, 08:54 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,949
Posted By LB_3
Check the lap seams on the roof and the top...

Check the lap seams on the roof and the top corners of the windshield for rust. The feet of the roof rack are also a common site for rust as are the various body cuts Airstream makes.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 10-10-2022, 11:46 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,960
Posted By LB_3
As you note, no quality engineer would design...

As you note, no quality engineer would design these systems as Airstream has done. First, the parasitic loads are just lazy. I rewired our 2007 interstate to eliminate them.

But the bigger issue...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-28-2021, 06:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,489
Posted By LB_3
Alternator voltages aren’t idea for lithium. I...

Alternator voltages aren’t idea for lithium. I would recommend adding a sterling battery to battery charger or similar device.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-25-2021, 10:19 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,102
Posted By LB_3
Tankless heaters can build up lots of scale on...

Tankless heaters can build up lots of scale on the heat exchanger and need periodic acid flushes. Winterizing is the perfect time to flush with vinegar.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 10-27-2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 43,365
Posted By LB_3
Chop-chop! This thread is now 5 hours old. We...

Chop-chop! This thread is now 5 hours old. We NEED progress pics!!!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-09-2020, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,909
Posted By LB_3
The impact on chassis dynamics is far too...

The impact on chassis dynamics is far too complicated for anyone on this forum to calculate. It could be measured with lots of accelerometers or modeled by Damler but I’m more concerned with the...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-24-2020, 12:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,362
Posted By LB_3
To the OP, review the end of my battery...

To the OP, review the end of my battery adventures thread or the links IB provided for our pictorial schematics. You’ll see the functional equivalents of most of the system you’ve specified. Perhaps...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-15-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,958
Posted By LB_3
The new Ford Bronco is built on the Ranger...

The new Ford Bronco is built on the Ranger platform which can be flat towed. If it can also be flat towed, it could become a nice alternative for those not interested in a Fiat owned Jeep....
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 07-13-2020, 05:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,757
Posted By LB_3
I me the these: Magnadyne Black Wall Mount 4...

I me the these:
Magnadyne Black Wall Mount 4 USB... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZOG6TBE?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

RV WALL MOUNT 12V-VPA SOCKET/5V4A......
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-09-2020, 08:12 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 38,725
Posted By LB_3
The realtor wanted best and final at 5:30 pm...

The realtor wanted best and final at 5:30 pm after the home had only been listed a couple days.

My guess is that some developer (HGTV perhaps?) would be interested in stuffing it with vintage...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-08-2020, 11:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 352
Posted By LB_3
It will help wind induced oscillations on the...

It will help wind induced oscillations on the highway but exasperate them when driving over large pot holes and uneven dirt roads. Since most of our miles are highway miles, we like the results.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-08-2020, 08:42 AM
Replies: 1,419
Views: 420,489
Posted By LB_3
I don’t feel any animosity here but I don’t spend...

I don’t feel any animosity here but I don’t spend very much time here either. Class B forums on the other hand can be fairly critical and perhaps that’s where the Anger Shelf rant should be directed....
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-06-2020, 10:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,440
Posted By LB_3
Welcome aboard. Wachuko’s intro thread...

Welcome aboard.

Wachuko’s intro thread should be the first stop for any newbie:
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f240/our-journey-begins-2018-ai-tb-lounge-173135.html

He was more thorough...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-06-2020, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,332
Posted By LB_3
The Atlas is new enough that there aren’t a ton...

The Atlas is new enough that there aren’t a ton of Atlas owners here yet. But there are a few who can probably help answer your questions better than I can.

Generically, most Airstreams are poor...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-05-2020, 09:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,965
Posted By LB_3
Travel trailers are optimized for short distances...

Travel trailers are optimized for short distances and long duration stays such as a week or two at a regional lake. Class B motor homes are optimized for long distance (cross continental) tours and...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-13-2020, 11:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,031
Posted By LB_3
Can you manually verify the battery voltage?

Can you manually verify the battery voltage?
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-09-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,115
Posted By LB_3
I don’t like having wires with hundreds of amps...

I don’t like having wires with hundreds of amps going through them so you may wish to consider a 24 volt system.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-09-2020, 11:43 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By LB_3
The EasyStart has a timer that limits how quickly...

The EasyStart has a timer that limits how quickly you can restart the compressor motor after turning it off or a previous start attempt.
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 06-08-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 949
Posted By LB_3
Hope it helps. We have an EasyStart from...

Hope it helps. We have an EasyStart from Micro-Air. Without it we would never be able to start our AC from our inverter.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-06-2020, 03:56 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,115
Posted By LB_3
You can read about it here:...

You can read about it here: https://www.airforums.com/forums/f240/my-interstate-lithium-battery-adventures-151809.html

It may be easier to start at the end of that thread and work backwards so you...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-06-2020, 03:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,115
Posted By LB_3
Airstream now offers 4x4 and running the A/C off...

Airstream now offers 4x4 and running the A/C off batteries is doable. We do it in our modified 2007.

If you can’t DIY the mods and can afford Advances RV, that’s your answer.

Even if you can...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-21-2020, 07:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,750
Posted By LB_3
Purchased our van with 25k and are at about 85k...

Purchased our van with 25k and are at about 85k now.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-21-2020, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,459
Posted By LB_3
I’ve never done it but you should be able to weld...

I’ve never done it but you should be able to weld in new patch panels. Go slow and only do a little bit at a time letting it cool between welds.

The fiberglass should keep you from setting the...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-03-2020, 10:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,250
Posted By LB_3
We have a Canary camera ( https://canary.is/ ) It...

We have a Canary camera ( https://canary.is/ ) It gives temperature and video. We turn on a cellular Wi-Fi card so we can watch the dog on our phones.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-20-2020, 08:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,549
Posted By LB_3
Btw, once you get the Pi4 up and running,...

Btw, once you get the Pi4 up and running, satisfactorily, you may want to consider selling kits. There is quite a bit of capability in those devices but as you noted, the learning curve is a bit...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-18-2020, 10:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,549
Posted By LB_3
Sorry I missed this thread earlier. I don’t get...

Sorry I missed this thread earlier. I don’t get on the forums much right now. Work has just been too busy this past year.

Thanks for the complement. I’m not a pro like Lew but given how much I...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-03-2020, 08:13 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,258
Posted By LB_3
Cancer sucks. T&Ps on the van’s pending surgery....

Cancer sucks. T&Ps on the van’s pending surgery. :(
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-20-2019, 10:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,506
Posted By LB_3
MC4 connectors are the industry standard. They...

MC4 connectors are the industry standard. They have O-rings to seal out moisture and are generally about $2 a pair. Amazon has an SAE to MC4 breakout cable if your space is limited.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-10-2019, 10:50 PM
Replies: 504
Views: 83,460
Posted By LB_3
IB addressed this in her review when she touched...

IB addressed this in her review when she touched on the responsibilities that come with becoming a mother vs the indulgences of youth. In short: grow up.

I love how the toddler in the film is...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-05-2019, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1,854
Views: 463,336
Posted By LB_3
I prefer the Fumoto oil drain valves. They’re a...

I prefer the Fumoto oil drain valves. They’re a bit slower than the ValvoMax but they appear to be very high quality valves to my engineering eye.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2019, 07:48 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 8,379
Posted By LB_3
I’ll answer for IB. I’ve got a pretty thick heat...

I’ll answer for IB. I’ve got a pretty thick heat shield. :-)

I’m a wage slave and my company is large enough that there are 3 or 4 people that can cover the various parts of my job for me for 2-3...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 08-27-2019, 01:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,071
Posted By LB_3
We have an iPad 4 but Ram makes cradles for each...

We have an iPad 4 but Ram makes cradles for each model. The Amazon list below has the iPad2-iPad4 cradle, ball mount, and the short arm we used:
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-26-2019, 01:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,071
Posted By LB_3
George Carlin says hi!

George Carlin says hi!
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-15-2019, 06:47 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,665
Posted By LB_3
It would be really nice if auto part stores...

It would be really nice if auto part stores published the sales volume for each part they sell. Even if the same parts are used on lots of different cars, that data could still be quite useful. Of...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-11-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,312
Posted By LB_3
If you have time, the Cape Breton Highlands...

If you have time, the Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia is another day or two drive but superior to Acadia in many ways.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 07-06-2019, 01:28 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,639
Posted By LB_3
IB obviously didn’t learn her lesson about...

IB obviously didn’t learn her lesson about tempting the auto-gods last summer so now she’s doubling down on this insanity. :mad:

Quick, does anyone know of a green Chevy Nova I can set ablaze as a...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 07-02-2019, 08:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,224
Posted By LB_3
Thanks for the complement. I’m rather pleased...

Thanks for the complement. I’m rather pleased with the form and function but if I knew IB would share prior to being painted and installed, I would have put more effort into the fit and finish.
...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 06-26-2019, 07:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,472
Posted By LB_3
Thank for feeling my pain.

Thank for feeling my pain.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-08-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,142
Posted By LB_3
Thanks for sharing your experience. Hopefully you...

Thanks for sharing your experience. Hopefully you have saved countless others from the same fate.

The full air suspension from VB is probably the correct solution. We did the big swaybar and Komi...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 05-03-2019, 08:42 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,438
Posted By LB_3
There may be more to it, but I think the issue is...

There may be more to it, but I think the issue is probably as simple as having different styles of batteries and different charging profiles and voltages. If your alternator is somewhere between...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-16-2019, 06:38 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,438
Posted By LB_3
I think you’ll enjoy the new battery and solar....

I think you’ll enjoy the new battery and solar. Even more so if you put an easy start on your roof AC. :-)

The inverter/Chargers are alright. Just be aware that without a dedicated charge...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-13-2019, 12:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,829
Posted By LB_3
I would weld up some steel straps/brackets to...

I would weld up some steel straps/brackets to take the load off the tray but this solution is probably fine if your goal is to catch the tray if the bracket/bolts fail. Inspect the cable ties...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 04-07-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,077
Posted By LB_3
Answering #4. The Sprinter 12v roof A/C is run...

Answering #4. The Sprinter 12v roof A/C is run off a secondary A/C compression on the engine and only the circulating fan runs off of 12v. Airstream doesn’t use that because they wanted you to be...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-26-2019, 02:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,201
Posted By LB_3
It looks like Ryoung is out of warranty so I...

It looks like Ryoung is out of warranty so I would recommend an ECU tune to disable the exhaust gas recirculation so prevent future issues.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-25-2019, 08:54 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,125
Posted By LB_3
I’ve been away from the forums for a bit and just...

I’ve been away from the forums for a bit and just catching up on this thread. The Volta has the same energy density per cubic inch as our LFP battery for what it’s worth. The Victron has pretty...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 02-02-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 38,725
Posted By LB_3
I’m a very patient man (or maybe just a hopeless...

I’m a very patient man (or maybe just a hopeless dreamer.)

This plane took Cory Bird 14 years to build and is what I would strive for:...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-17-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,582
Posted By LB_3
Just a reminder: 50A outlets are 240v systems....

Just a reminder: 50A outlets are 240v systems. Or more precisely, they have two 120v lines out of phase with each other. To take full advantage of the full 50As, you may need to split your circuit...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 01-02-2019, 09:14 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 22,521
Posted By LB_3
If I’m riding in the front the seat will likely...

If I’m riding in the front the seat will likely be facing forward. Luckily I enjoy napping in the back.
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-27-2018, 10:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 14,125
Posted By LB_3
The Powerwall is intriguing. Having an inverter,...

The Powerwall is intriguing. Having an inverter, charger, BMS, and thermal managment all designed by Tesla engineers in one system is going to be very convenient if not cost effective. I’m not sure...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 698
Page 1 of 14 1 234567811 Last »

 

Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:22 PM.

Contact Us - Airstream Trailer & Motorhome Owners Community - Sitemap - RVLife - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.