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Forum: Sinks, Showers & Toilets 04-10-2024, 10:58 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,941
Posted By RivaHaven
Shower door!!

Just fixed that!
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02j6QEGkrsMjccMqh2XSrR7QBmFGeNrWHUFBgQeVkot9UsqAHSX79bg84vmG5in8jVl&id=100064442031672&mibextid=cr9u03
Forum: Refrigerators 07-17-2022, 09:42 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,785
Posted By RivaHaven
FC25 Fridge Fan problem…

This is what I had to do to solve my fridge fan problem on my 2015 FC - been successful for several years!
https://www.facebook.com/AirstreamTweaks/photos/a.1083338771748637/1083344935081354/?type=3
Forum: Refrigerators 09-25-2021, 05:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,141
Posted By RivaHaven
Silent fans

I bought two of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OZ7YEG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR16kd6F5XWFj_s3Bmoi2TQiVkXb2km_mInucqeHEKQqxz7aAlX_kkxcQgg
Here is the...
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 01-31-2021, 09:20 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 9,186
Posted By RivaHaven
I’m convinced the RV data solution will be...

I’m convinced the RV data solution will be resolved by Elon Musk’s Starlink service which should be released this spring. It’s already operational and beta testing in the northern latitudes where...
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 09-14-2020, 05:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,985
Posted By RivaHaven
Sounds about right... 3/4” with hex head. There...

Sounds about right... 3/4” with hex head. There is only a thin belly liner between the strap and frame. https://www.db26.net/tweaks/as-frame.jpg
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 09-13-2020, 10:16 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,007
Posted By RivaHaven
https://www.db26.net/tweaks/IMG_2582.JPG A...

https://www.db26.net/tweaks/IMG_2582.JPG
A suggestion for using the bottom of your clothes closet
https://www.db26.net/tweaks/IMG_2552.JPG
Forum: Exterior Storage Compartments & Access Doors 08-26-2020, 09:51 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 12,985
Posted By RivaHaven
Replaced the Airstream tubes

Had the AS fitted Tube removed and fitted two new 6” FIA 8 ft long sewer pipes painted black with caps on both ends. See...
Forum: Full-Timing 03-01-2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 12,759
Posted By RivaHaven
I have a Weber Q1200 which uses small propane...

I have a Weber Q1200 which uses small propane tank, or a hose to a 20 lb tank or another hose that goes to the propane port on the Airstream..... flexibility! We also carry a Yakatori earthenware...
Forum: On The Road... 02-19-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 21,622
Posted By RivaHaven
I have found this shelving from Lowes or Home...

I have found this shelving from Lowes or Home Depot to be excellent utilization of space! Just cut to length and fit using two oak endcaps. Reliable, adjust to your own spacing, sturdy and...
Forum: On The Road... 07-31-2019, 10:26 AM
Replies: 215
Views: 25,728
Posted By RivaHaven
I was there a couple of years ago and Fishing...

I was there a couple of years ago and Fishing Bridge CG was closing down mid September.... and the day before a icy storm was moving in from the north! We did not stop on our way south till we got to...
Forum: Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning 07-31-2019, 09:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 9,960
Posted By RivaHaven
We fitted Micro Air Easy Start and have run out...

We fitted Micro Air Easy Start and have run out FC25 air conditioning on a 15 amp outlet without any problems. It’s the start up current that is the killer... once it’s running the draw is much...
Forum: Plumbing - Systems & Fixtures 05-05-2019, 09:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 16,156
Posted By RivaHaven
Combination connection

We used a T-junction to connect a faucet and the inline filter- see https://www.facebook.com/1083330468416134/posts/1544401635642346?s=1491788208&v=i&sfns=mo
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 04-21-2019, 10:02 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,790
Posted By RivaHaven
Escapees weighing

Checked in with Escapees in Florida for a SmartWeigh. Totally recommend it! I wrote an article about it and set up a spreadsheet to calculate all the critical issues. See...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 03-03-2019, 07:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,795
Posted By RivaHaven
Our FC 2015 uses Wilson Art Artisan Gold...

Our FC 2015 uses Wilson Art Artisan Gold laminate. I preferred a sheet through Lowes.
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 01-24-2019, 11:56 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,237
Posted By RivaHaven
Just installed a cabinet with drawers to increase...

Just installed a cabinet with drawers to increase storage by 6 cubic ft and sacrifice 2 ft off my 8 ft berth... see https://www.facebook.com/1083330468416134/posts/2061699233912581
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 12-22-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,370
Posted By RivaHaven
Liquor sales in Costco depend completely on state...

Liquor sales in Costco depend completely on state laws!
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 12-17-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 399
Posted By RivaHaven
WFCO Airstream DC to AC 1 KW Power Inverter

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

WFCO Airstream DC to AC 1 KW Power Inverter USED about 3 years old. (Being replaced with 2KW unit) Does not come with remote control...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 08-27-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,168
Posted By RivaHaven
Airstream skylight leaks

Thank you Brad.... that was very helpful and really appreciated following up on the links. Maxim is on my shopping list once I get back to home base Virginia - I am now in Alaska. Inspected the...
Forum: Leaks - Weatherstrips, Gaskets, Caulks & Sealants 08-26-2018, 10:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,168
Posted By RivaHaven
Skylight area leak....

We had a partial roof reseal on our 2015 FC this summer as part of the standard annual maintenance and as fate will have it we now we have a rain water leak coming from the skylight area. In checking...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 11-26-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 436
Posted By RivaHaven
SOLD ---Set of five Goodyear Marathon ST 225 75R15 Used

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

SOLD

Set of 5 Airstream wheels, tires and trailer wheels, 15" Goodyear Marathon ST 225 75 R 15 - D load rating, 28,000 miles on...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-04-2017, 12:35 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 35,558
Posted By RivaHaven
My woefully inadequate Tahoe was a 4WD LTZ 1500...

My woefully inadequate Tahoe was a 4WD LTZ 1500 with a V8 5.3L, automatic 6 speed and a rear axle ratio: 3.08. The most distressing aspect was the poor performance on hill climbs with the automatic...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-03-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 35,558
Posted By RivaHaven
Once upon a time I had a Tahoe to pull my FC25 on...

Once upon a time I had a Tahoe to pull my FC25 on the flat terrain east coast but as soon as I got to mountains the transmission temperature went through the roof and the performance on hills was a...
Forum: Refrigerators 04-18-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,141
Posted By RivaHaven
Yes this was the most annoying over night issue...

Yes this was the most annoying over night issue with our new FC25 so I replaced the grounchy bearing Rodale with two side by side very quiet computer fans that suck the air out and also made an...
Forum: Computers, Internet & Satellite 03-06-2017, 05:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,032
Posted By RivaHaven
Built a bracket on the A frame to take a 1"...

Built a bracket on the A frame to take a 1" square tube mast in two five foot sections.
See https://www.facebook.com/AirstreamTweaks/posts/1183436485072198
Forum: Batteries, Univolts, Converters & Inverters 02-20-2017, 07:40 PM
Replies: 222
Views: 84,399
Posted By RivaHaven
I have the 4655 and a 9200 series remote...

I have the 4655 and a 9200 series remote pendant... I could not see where the pendant rj45 plugs into the converter? Maybe I have the wrong pendant?
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 02-14-2017, 10:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 720
Posted By RivaHaven
Inverter dies after 10 seconds?

I've never used the WF-5100 inverter in our 2015 FC 25ft till this week when we started boondocking... I press the remote switch, the fan starts up, digital voltmeter reads ~120 and that last for...
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 01-09-2017, 07:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,233
Posted By RivaHaven
TG Twinkie! Brilliant suggestion! Have you got a...

TG Twinkie! Brilliant suggestion! Have you got a picture you can post that shows how you configured it? Many thanks .... David
Forum: Windows, Doors, Locks & Vents 01-09-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,233
Posted By RivaHaven
Screen door latch improvement?

Before I reinvent the wheel has anyone come up with a neat way to operate the screen door latch without having to slide the panel aside? I'm thinking some push tab or slide action button or knob...
Forum: Interior Restoration Forum 12-05-2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,281
Posted By RivaHaven
Laminate Wilsonart Golden Alchemy

Anyone have a sheet of this "bamboo style" laminate they want to split or sell off a few square feet? Looking for 1/4 sheet - say 10 or 12 sq ft? Don't need the whole 5 x 12 ft sheet but just enough...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-16-2016, 05:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,644
Posted By RivaHaven
Access to speaker / radio cabinets

I'm adding wifi booster and cell phone booster antennas and plan to use the extra space inside the end cabinets to house the electronics and make the cabinet front panel covers easily removable for...
Forum: General Repair Forum 11-15-2016, 03:20 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,644
Posted By RivaHaven
Access to speaker / radio cabinets 2015 AS

Trying to figure out how to remove the radio and speaker compartment panels on either end of the cabinet above dinette on a FC 25 - see photos with post.
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-31-2016, 01:08 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By RivaHaven
Just to cover some of Brian's items, I did remove...

Just to cover some of Brian's items, I did remove some adjacent and some overlapping panel rivets so I could move the main panel without damaging or buckling it. Also there is a aluminum finishing...
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-30-2016, 02:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By RivaHaven
Thank you all for tips and suggestions! I was...

Thank you all for tips and suggestions! I was happily surprised at how easy it was to remove the entire aluminum panel forward of the door - the panel measures some 6" width by about 60" - requiring...
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-29-2016, 08:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By RivaHaven
Decision time!

Bob

I concur that removing the inside panel is the only way to go and that will allow me to retrieve the lost bolt plate and allow me to put some wiring in place! It just takes some courage build...
Forum: Doors & Locks 10-08-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By RivaHaven
FC door latch bolt fell out!

Flying Cloud door latch bolt fell out after a bumpy ride and it looks like the backing plate (is this a plate with a threaded hole or a separate nut?) has dropped down inside the door jamb cavity!...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 05-22-2016, 01:04 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 15,455
Posted By RivaHaven
Tahoe disappointment!

Tried towing with Tahoe and was ok on flat territory but hopelessly outclassed on grades. The transmission temperature reaches uncomfortable high levels I fitted a transmission cooler to keep the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 04-25-2016, 02:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 4,680
Posted By RivaHaven
My first TV Tahoe was called the Beast but it...

My first TV Tahoe was called the Beast but it failed to perform... so my Laramie Diesel 2500 is now called the Brute....
https://www.db26.net/images/bacon-3247.jpg
Forum: On The Road... 12-17-2015, 02:21 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 8,380
Posted By RivaHaven
My recommendation is to avoid Baltimore and...

My recommendation is to avoid Baltimore and Washington completely by taking Rt 1 / 13 / 301 in Delaware as soon as you come off the NJ Turnpike at Wilmington then through Middletown. Head across the...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-25-2015, 07:50 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 14,148
Posted By RivaHaven
Thank you all! Decision has been made! RAM...

Thank you all!
Decision has been made!
RAM 2015 Laramie cummins diesel

https://www.vidb.org/airstream/ram-2500-8251.jpg
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-21-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,670
Posted By RivaHaven
RAM 2500 auto leveling rear suspension

Looking at a RAM 2500 Laramie Cummins short bed and one of the vehicles has auto leveling rear suspension - is this a must have feature or just nice to have?
Forum: Airstream Registry Discussions 11-08-2015, 03:18 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 688
Posted By RivaHaven
Nuage Volant :: 2015 Airstream Flying Cloud

2015 Airstream Flying Cloud (2015-11-08 22:18:37)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-26-2015, 11:27 AM
Replies: 130
Views: 14,148
Posted By RivaHaven
Duramax or Cummings Diesel?

On the edge of making a decision that I only want to make once and be happy with it for the rest of my towing life (asking a lot I know!). Looks like it comes down to RAM 2500 with Cummings or...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-22-2015, 11:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 6,126
Posted By RivaHaven
RAM Diesel DEF / DPF immobilization

Thinking about upgrading to a RAM Laramie 2500 6.7 diesel TV. Kind of worried about reading about the diesel particulate filter that can bring the vehicle to walking speed if the DPF/DEF gets clogged...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 10-06-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 795
Posted By RivaHaven
Tahoe Axle Ratios

We have a '13 Tahoe 4x4 LTZ towing a new '15 FC 25 for three months so far and it struggles up hills shifting between third and fourth gear. It sounds like part of the problem is the 3.08 axle ratio...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 10-02-2015, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,162
Posted By RivaHaven
I drilled extra holes in the panel behind and to...

I drilled extra holes in the panel behind and to the right side of the TV which gives direct access to the refrigerator compartment. So I run satellite dish coax and internet cable coax through their...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-12-2015, 06:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,969
Posted By RivaHaven
That's very interesting... so keep the TV as...

That's very interesting... so keep the TV as light as possible and move as much weight to the Airstream ? As a newbie I assumed exactly the reverse!!!
Tahoe LTZ / FC 25
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-12-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,969
Posted By RivaHaven
We have a '13 Tahoe LTZ with a lightly loaded FC...

We have a '13 Tahoe LTZ with a lightly loaded FC 25 and with tow-mode switched on every incline we come to she slows right down and drops down to 4th or worst 3rd gear. The rear axle ratio is 3.08...
Forum: Airstream Motorhome Forums 09-12-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,814
Posted By RivaHaven
NC ferry update

Gamma Dog Yes! Re NC ferries.... Im heading that way end of month!
Forum: Modifications 08-26-2015, 05:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,582
Posted By RivaHaven
Plates and bowls

All comes from Bed Bath and Beyond - they are Melamine not china. Our racking holds 4 large and 4 small plates vertically....db
Forum: Modifications 08-24-2015, 06:21 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 11,582
Posted By RivaHaven
This is what I made to deal with my dishes...

This is what I made to deal with my dishes https://www.db26.net/airstream/plate-rack-1.jpg and in the same area we made a platform for cutouts for glass and mugs....
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