Airstream Forums http://www.airforums.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:06:10 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.airforums.com/ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Airstream Forums http://www.airforums.com/forums/ FULLTIMERS.... want your opinion on this.... http://www.airforums.com/forums/f314/fulltimers-want-your-opinion-on-this-58700.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:50:54 GMT I was planning to buy a a 34ft airstream earlier this year but i never did do it. i have been thinking about the costs of fulltiming vs buying a small house to live in. when i say small..... i am talking 2bed maybe 800 sq ft. anyway..... i love the idea of having an AS as my home but i wondered... I was planning to buy a a 34ft airstream earlier this year but i never did do it. i have been thinking about the costs of fulltiming vs buying a small house to live in. when i say small..... i am talking 2bed maybe 800 sq ft.

anyway..... i love the idea of having an AS as my home but i wondered what the expenses would be vs a house. if i lived in an AS i would be moving with the seasons and would not opt for staying in one place thru weather that required an airconditioner or any REAL heating.

so... i guess i am wondering what you fulltimers think about an AS vs a small house. i would STILL have to get out of the bad weather season wherever i lived... whether it was extreme heat or cold. thats why i was thinking about fulltiming in the first place. i am definitely a traveler and never seem to stay planted for more than a year or 2.

right now i live in a SMALL studio apartment..... so i am used to small spaces. just cant decide what to do.

so..... tell me what you think.....i want to hear what you are doing and why... and what you think about it.

thanks ]]> Full-Timing AnnieD http://www.airforums.com/forums/f314/fulltimers-want-your-opinion-on-this-58700.html shiny orb http://www.airforums.com/forums/f472/shiny-orb-58699.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:19:07 GMT Tiny orb,shiny orb,attached to my umbilical cord. A silver sphere in which I travel 'bout and in the woods fart out sauerkraut.I hold it in as long as I can,but to no avail the crowd so near just ran and ran.I wish to abstain and eat no more.My poor ass is really sore. A tender moment from Richie Rich.I'm o.k. now.Carry on. ]]> richie rich http://www.airforums.com/forums/f472/shiny-orb-58699.html 1981 28ft VINTAGE Airstream Excella Classic Motorhome http://www.airforums.com/forums/f495/1981-28ft-vintage-airstream-excella-classic-motorhome-58698.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:40:33 GMT Community Rules. The following eBay listing has been automatically posted for members to provide feedback to each other about the auction listing. All comments must conform to our Community Rules.
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]]> Airstreams on eBay eBay Watch http://www.airforums.com/forums/f495/1981-28ft-vintage-airstream-excella-classic-motorhome-58698.html anybody use Hendersons SuperSteer ??? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f311/anybody-use-hendersons-supersteer-58697.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:45:44 GMT *Why SuperSteer® Steering Controls Work So Well * Straight bushings in standard bell cranks can’t be preloaded like a tapered roller bearing. This means a certain amount of clearance always allows play between the bushing and shaft. *The Difference:* The SuperSteer® Bell Crank uses tapered... Why SuperSteer® Steering Controls Work So Well

Straight bushings in standard bell cranks can’t be preloaded like a tapered roller bearing. This means a certain amount of clearance always allows play between the bushing and shaft.
The Difference: The SuperSteer® Bell Crank uses tapered roller bearings on a hi-strength steel shaft. It’s installed with a pre-load so it’s much tighter and allows far less wear.
Endurance Tested: A test proved these Bell Cranks 19% tighter than a set of rebuilt bell cranks with simple bushings. The high-quality tapered roller bearings remain tight with no lateral (side-to-side) or vertical movement after testing. The SuperSteer® unit outlasted the OEM unit many times over, which justifies its lifetime warranty.
Drivers Who Installed Them Are
Sold On SuperSteer®

After a SuperSteer® installation, one motorhome owner commented his motorhome steering control was much tighter and more responsive. More important, he felt considerably less fatigued after driving.
Bud Weisbrod has some choice
thoughts about bell cranks here.
SuperSteer® increases motorhome steering control noticeably over stock OEM bell cranks.
Life-Long Warranty

These SuperSteer® Bell Cranks are warranted as long as you own your coach. ]]> Classic Motorhomes John Haggard http://www.airforums.com/forums/f311/anybody-use-hendersons-supersteer-58697.html 1984 Airstream 345 Limited Edition Class A Motorhome RV http://www.airforums.com/forums/f495/1984-airstream-345-limited-edition-class-a-motorhome-rv-58696.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:20:05 GMT Community Rules. The following eBay listing has been automatically posted for members to provide feedback to each other about the auction listing. All comments must conform to our Community Rules.
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]]> Airstreams on eBay eBay Watch http://www.airforums.com/forums/f495/1984-airstream-345-limited-edition-class-a-motorhome-rv-58696.html My Argosy on Ebay http://www.airforums.com/forums/f227/my-argosy-on-ebay-58695.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:24:17 GMT Hey guys, a freind of mine has offerd to sell me his Airstream. So I have put mine on ebay. Its in good shape and has a full discription and 12 pictures on the listing.

Its 20' in interior body length or 24' from the rear bumper to the front of the tongue. Item number below, I had trouble posting the full link...the link may say the item is not listed, but it is still available on ebay, use the item number to find it. Thanks@!

280426878037 ]]> All Argosy Trailers Apache_Camp http://www.airforums.com/forums/f227/my-argosy-on-ebay-58695.html how bad is this dent? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f381/how-bad-is-this-dent-58694.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:58:40 GMT My search for an Airstream continues, and I have come across one with a dent in it. I've seen where panels can be purchased for a few hundred dollars, but is the installation of a panel more complicated than it appears? I've attached a pic of the dent...
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]]> Airstreams on eBay eBay Watch http://www.airforums.com/forums/f495/1966-airstream-caravel-museum-quality-rare-beauty-58692.html Best air conditioner? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/best-air-conditioner-58691.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:29 GMT What would be your opinion the best brand of air conditioner to buy for an early 90's 34 foot airstream?. This will be bought next year and I want to go with a 15,000 model...thanks ]]> Bing-Bing http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/best-air-conditioner-58691.html Yukon Denali AWD http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/yukon-denali-awd-58688.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:55:18 GMT I have not seen this vehicle discussed in much detail, after searching. I am trying to decide Denali or Burb 2500. I know the 2500 is the choice for most here. Even though this is a 1/2 ton it is quite a different vehicle than an 1/2 ton Burb. - 403HP and AWD More torque than the 2500. ... I have not seen this vehicle discussed in much detail, after searching.
I am trying to decide Denali or Burb 2500.

I know the 2500 is the choice for most here.
Even though this is a 1/2 ton it is quite a different vehicle than
an 1/2 ton Burb. - 403HP and AWD
More torque than the 2500.

I just really like the ride (unloaded), AWD, and looks.

Planning on towing a 28 CCD.

It seems it has plenty of power 403HP vs 366 for the 2500.

Am I correct in thinking this would be in between the 1/2 and 3/4 ton given the HP and Torque ratings?


Thanks ]]> Tow Vehicles 1414lake http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/yukon-denali-awd-58688.html A minor modification... http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/a-minor-modification-58687.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:03:36 GMT I saw this pic in an ad for parts for sale on Craigslist yesterday. I just had to share. N-joy Rich the Viking I saw this pic in an ad for parts for sale on Craigslist yesterday. I just had to share.

N-joy

Rich the Viking
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]]> Tow Vehicles VIKING http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463/a-minor-modification-58687.html Front Panel Lights and Switches Out http://www.airforums.com/forums/f37/front-panel-lights-and-switches-out-58686.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:46:05 GMT It is raining here in Austin and I woke this morning to find that my water pump and all the lights and switches in my front panel of my 73 31ft rear bath no longer work. I checked the battery and it is good interior lights and 120v appliances work with Honda generator running. I checked the 12v... It is raining here in Austin and I woke this morning to find that my water pump and all the lights and switches in my front panel of my 73 31ft rear bath no longer work. I checked the battery and it is good interior lights and 120v appliances work with Honda generator running. I checked the 12v breakers and fuses in the closet they all appear to be ok.
Any suggestions? Is there a fuse in the front panel? How should I trouble shoot this.
Thanks for all help. I am clueless.
Andy Oliver ]]> AustinAir http://www.airforums.com/forums/f37/front-panel-lights-and-switches-out-58686.html <![CDATA[Rock-n-Roll Airstream aka 'The Bambi Sessions']]> http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/rock-n-roll-airstream-aka-the-bambi-sessions-58685.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:06:05 GMT Howdy airstreamers! We are a band of two, and a family of 4 (mama, daddy, baby and doggie) who recently hit the road in our new/old 1961 16 foot Bambi. We are touring the country, playing music in our band, Hymn For Her and recording an album in our airstream as we travel. Where do we find the... Howdy airstreamers!
We are a band of two, and a family of 4 (mama, daddy, baby and doggie) who recently hit the road in our new/old 1961 16 foot Bambi. We are touring the country, playing music in our band, Hymn For Her and recording an album in our airstream as we travel. Where do we find the space in such a small airstream for all our equiptment? Well, check out our facebook page where we blog often and add unique little clips daily, weekly or whenever we can hook up. We are now in Malibu staying at the RV park on the hill overlooking the ocean. Life is good. See you out there. Peace. H4H

you can find us on facebook under: Maggi Jane and also under Hymn For Her

hymn for her ]]> On The Road... H4H http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/rock-n-roll-airstream-aka-the-bambi-sessions-58685.html Need inspector in Homestead, FL http://www.airforums.com/forums/f353/need-inspector-in-homestead-fl-58684.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:29 GMT I would like to find an inspector in the Miami/Homestead Florida area.
Thought about making the trip but way to far from E. TN.
Will pay expenses, time............whatever is appropriate or normal protocol.

1992 34' Excella 1000 for $9,900.00. Any help would be appreciated!

Looks to be a to good to be true situation!

Ken Moore 865.388.8284 ]]> Buyer Guidelines kmoore http://www.airforums.com/forums/f353/need-inspector-in-homestead-fl-58684.html 2008 airstream safari special edition 19ft.lightweight http://www.airforums.com/forums/f495/2008-airstream-safari-special-edition-19ft-lightweight-58683.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:50:01 GMT Community Rules. The following eBay listing has been automatically posted for members to provide feedback to each other about the auction listing. All comments must conform to our Community Rules.
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