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Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 01-12-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,916
Posted By NWGreyhound
25 FC microwave

What I didn't go into were the details of how I reinforced the upper cabinet to hold the weight of the microwave. I did two basic structural improvements. First I installed a 3/4x3/4 alum tube...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 01-12-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,916
Posted By NWGreyhound
255610 255611 255612 255613Yes I...

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255613Yes I have done what you ask. I own a 2010 25' FC.
Here are pictures of what I've done. 35,000 mi towing since and no problems.
Forum: Member Introductions 10-22-2015, 10:50 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,226
Posted By NWGreyhound
25 fc

We also have a 25 FC vintage 2010 and live in Fall City just down the road from you.
It's time we form a regional club of some sort for the Airstreams in this area.

Lou
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 07-20-2015, 02:24 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 5,750
Posted By NWGreyhound
Eat lift

Ive got over 30,000 mi and 5 years on my eaz lift and it works great. 25' FC so only one sway bar.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-20-2015, 02:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,474
Posted By NWGreyhound
Squeaky floor

excuse me, big fingers and small keys. I meant 1x1x1/8 aluminum angle. Not x5/8.
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 07-20-2015, 02:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,474
Posted By NWGreyhound
Squeaky floor

i had the same problem on my 2010 25' FC. It turned out to be the large screw in the bottom of the door jam, right hand side, that secures the jam to the floor structure. It Was loose and allowing...
Forum: On The Road... 02-14-2015, 09:39 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,373
Posted By NWGreyhound
day 4 non travel

anyone can drive the long days but not all of us do it with the same ease. We're just old enough that too many hours in the truck seat cause the lower back to ache a little, the legs to feel like...
Forum: On The Road... 02-13-2015, 06:43 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,373
Posted By NWGreyhound
Day 3 to Arizona from PNW

Short day today. Redding to Vaccaville. Staying at the Vinyard RV park which I recommend. We'll stay 3 nights to get acclimated to sunshine and 72 degrees then move on to Bakerfield and east...
Forum: On The Road... 02-12-2015, 07:55 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,373
Posted By NWGreyhound
Night 2

Long day for us today. 320 mi more or less arriving at the Premier resort in Redding CA around 3:30 pm. I find my domestic tranquility much happier if I don't drive more than around250 mi a day. ...
Forum: On The Road... 02-10-2015, 09:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,373
Posted By NWGreyhound
Packed and ready to leave tomorrow morning

My wife and I accompanied by our 3 year old black female greyhound leave home tomorrow morning for a month or more of relaxed travel down the west coast, east into Arizona and around the south end of...
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-03-2015, 11:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By NWGreyhound
water pump

answered my own question. Its under the closet floor panel.
thanks.
Lou
Forum: Water Heaters, Filters & Pumps 01-01-2015, 05:07 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By NWGreyhound
Water pump?

I have a 2010, 25FC front bedroom. I suspect the water pump is under the fridge. Is that correct and, if so, it seems one has to be a long-armed contortionist to remove it. any tricks?
Lou
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-30-2014, 10:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 947
Posted By NWGreyhound
We have a 2010 25' FC and we love it. We store...

We have a 2010 25' FC and we love it. We store pots and pans under the sink. Kind of tight but we get in what we need. We also store a couple under the long sofa.
The greatest challenge is...
Forum: On The Road... 03-27-2014, 11:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,149
Posted By NWGreyhound
Vancouver Island

We've been thinking about a two or three week trip on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
Ferry into Victoria then rambling up the east coast as far as Port Hardy.
Are there any good campground...
Forum: Tires 03-27-2014, 11:50 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,746
Posted By NWGreyhound
pressure and torque

I've been running 70 psi and 110 ft lbs on my new Michelin 16" LTX MS/2 and Sendel wheels. I now have about 2000 mi and so far it seems right, tows right, hasn't gotten warm at all and the lug nuts...
Forum: On The Road... 03-27-2014, 11:40 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 11,540
Posted By NWGreyhound
AS out

Point Hudson is our favorite park in Washington State. We go there many times a year and have spent one week there in January this year.
It's a funky sort of place with lots to see and enjoy and a...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 02-06-2014, 10:36 AM
Replies: 421
Views: 78,363
Posted By NWGreyhound
Coffee?

this discussion is fun if for no other reason than reading all the different opinions on coffee.

coming from the self proclaimed coffee capital of the world I too have my preference which is for...
Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing 01-26-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,052
Posted By NWGreyhound
Filiform on newer AS?

I have a 2010 25 FC. skin remains in mostly new condition except for two small areas (2 sq in ea) that spread out from under the rear exterior light fixture. I haven't taken off the lights yet but...
Forum: Tires 01-16-2014, 06:09 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,906
Posted By NWGreyhound
New wheels and tires (finally)

After much internal debate I finally got my new 16" Sendel T03 and Michelin LTX MS/2. I ordered them from performance Tire and they arrived promptly. I installed them myself using a wheel ramp.
Forum: Full-Timing, Winter Living & Workamping 12-30-2013, 02:40 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,535
Posted By NWGreyhound
RV retirement

Many good responses already so I'll be brief. You have to eat wherever you are and preparing your own food in your personal kitchen is the most economical way to go.
Assuming you sold your home...
Forum: 2009-2015 Flying Cloud 12-30-2013, 02:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,326
Posted By NWGreyhound
new 27

Congratulations! We have a 25FC and love it however I really like the 27 (our cousin has one) and would trade in a heartbeat if my conservative side would allow.

You will enjoy it. We live in...
Forum: The Pet Forum 12-30-2013, 02:16 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,274
Posted By NWGreyhound
Size of AS and dogs

We have a 25 FC and travel with two greyhounds (have had three) and it works out ok. Your bed becomes their day couch with a full cover and they sleep on the dinette made down at night. I'm not...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 12-29-2013, 11:24 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,592
Posted By NWGreyhound
Airstream Caravan films

Put my name down for a copy.
Forum: LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 12-26-2013, 07:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,361
Posted By NWGreyhound
propane leak

is the fix replacement of the threaded fitting?
I've had a small leak there also.
Lou
Forum: Land Yacht/Legacy Motorhomes 12-23-2013, 11:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,761
Posted By NWGreyhound
cummins cold start

My 99 dodge cummins always started easily. If you plug in the block heater for a couple of hours she won't know the difference.
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 12-16-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,316
Posted By NWGreyhound
stainless

those look great.
Lou
Forum: Tires 12-16-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,091
Posted By NWGreyhound
tired head and pressure

Thanks for the input. I think 70 is a good place to start and then carefully monitor pressures and heat. My wife believes I'm paranoid about tires but I will do anything reasonable to avoid tearing...
Forum: Tires 12-15-2013, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,091
Posted By NWGreyhound
what pressure for a "tired head"

Some one a while ago said all this discussion gave him a tired head and I fully understand.
I did however side with what I think is the conservative and safe side of the discussion and recently...
Forum: Tires 12-14-2013, 10:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,123
Posted By NWGreyhound
16" sendels and michelins / lug nut size

Thanks to all for the responses.
1/2 x 20 lug nuts it is.

I'll post a picture when all is mounted on the 25FC.

Lou
Forum: Tires 12-13-2013, 02:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,123
Posted By NWGreyhound
16" sendel wheel and Michelins

FYI:
I just ordered a set for my 25FC. Good price from Performance Plus.
I've ordered new lug nuts as well but I don't know what size they are.
Can someone tell me what size to ask for?

...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 11-26-2013, 02:56 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,778
Posted By NWGreyhound
25 FC water pump

Good discussion on the pump. I have a 2010 25FC and I've been curious about the pump location. It sounds like its under the far curb side corner of the bed. listening to your discussion sounds...
Forum: On The Road... 11-12-2013, 11:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,669
Posted By NWGreyhound
winter boondocking

we don't seem to boondock on this side of the mtns. but mid summer on the east side we occasionally do. there are some nice sites along the Naches River and Little Naches river northwest of Yakima...
Forum: On The Road... 11-05-2013, 10:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,669
Posted By NWGreyhound
Fidalgo Bay

Congrats on the new AS.
We're practically neighbors as we are in Fall City.
Fidalgo is one of our nearby destinations with high appeal for us. the campground is well run and clean, the path is...
Forum: On The Road... 10-19-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,281
Posted By NWGreyhound
records

I have owned 7 rvs since 1974. for each I have kept a written log book recording each trip mileage and cumulative mileage, trip nights slept in and cumulative trip nights, trip route, campground and...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 10-12-2013, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,550
Posted By NWGreyhound
15" wheels

I am considering changing my original equipment 15" wheels to 16" for my 2010 25' Flying Cloud.

Would you be interested?

I live in Fall City out in the Snoqualmie Valley east of Seattle.
...
Forum: Member Introductions 06-17-2013, 09:24 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 6,040
Posted By NWGreyhound
Discouraged

What you read here is often the exception and not the rule.
We have owned 5 tow trailers and 2 sailboats since 1974 and used all extensively without a major problem. Oh to be sure there was the...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 05-18-2013, 09:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,629
Posted By NWGreyhound
I determine the chain link hook setting by...

I determine the chain link hook setting by parking on a flat surface then linking up until both trailer and tow vehicle are as level as reasonable.
If you have the correct weight bars they don't...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 05-01-2013, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 959
Posted By NWGreyhound
Interor rivet replacement

My 2010 25 FC has lost four rivets in the interior since new.
two are about six feet apart above the sink side. the other two are next to each other when the top panel overlaps the lower panel at...
Forum: Our Community 04-16-2013, 12:12 PM
Replies: 7,905
Views: 1,567,107
Posted By NWGreyhound
Hitch weight

They are heavy so mine stays on my truck most of the time. It only comes off when I need to tow my utility trailer with a 2" ball.
Lou
Forum: Our Community 04-16-2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7,905
Views: 1,567,107
Posted By NWGreyhound
Airstream sightings

I recently celebrated my 70th birthday. My wife and I have the good fortune of being basically healthy and able to continue our airstream travel adventures. However, I am humbled when I think of an...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 04-15-2013, 10:47 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,001
Posted By NWGreyhound
magnet blind catches.

I assume you epoxied the magnets to the bottom rod?
How exactly did you do it?
Great idea however. I use rare earth magnets on projects often.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 04-09-2013, 09:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,416
Posted By NWGreyhound
"Balls"

I just assembled a new 1000# Eaz Lift and loosely installed a 2 5/16" ball with 1 1/4" shank requiring 450 ft lbs of torque. How does one torque that ball down?

the clearance around the nut and...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-28-2013, 11:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,098
Posted By NWGreyhound
trading up

I also bought from Sutton in Eugene, OR when I purchased our new 2010 25' FC.
Between the negotiated discount and the great value they gave me on my trade-in we got what we think is a good deal from...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 03-19-2013, 07:41 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,936
Posted By NWGreyhound
Heater

I agree with Jammer. The West Marine heater is the best electric heater I've had. I bought my first one years ago for a sailboat and have bought two for my airstream. I use one for winter low...
Forum: Solo Streamers 03-19-2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 15,551
Posted By NWGreyhound
63?

I wish I were 63 again. I'm 70, been towing trailers for over 40 years and never had a terrible bad incident. I have had a large number of good learning experiences none of which were horrific, ...
Forum: Tires 03-14-2013, 03:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 968
Posted By NWGreyhound
Kenda ST tires?

Kenda has an ST 15" tire in a D rating good for 2400#. Has anyone tried them?
Lou
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-11-2013, 11:53 PM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 176,886
Posted By NWGreyhound
Hitch since 1074

That was a test. Many of you passed it and some did not.
Obviously I meant to say 1974. And my hitches have all been EZ-Lift with sway control not the new Equalizer.

I have enough play from...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 03-11-2013, 10:58 AM
Replies: 1,140
Views: 176,886
Posted By NWGreyhound
Equal-iz-er hitch

I've owned four equal-iz-er hitches over the time from 1074 to current. They have all worked fine.
My current hitch has worked for two trailers and over 50,000 miles. It continues to do it's job...
Forum: Wheels, Hubs & Bearings 03-09-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 21,367
Posted By NWGreyhound
Nev R Lube bearnings

My previous trailers all required annual bearing maintenance. Even at that I had a couple of bearing failures on a lightweight axle and never want to go there again. My 2010 AS has 16,000 mi and I...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 03-08-2013, 11:18 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,812
Posted By NWGreyhound
Invertor power microwave?

No. The microwave works on shore power only.
Lou
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