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Thanks for watching! We do not travel with our inverter on. In fact, our inverter is never "On" when boondocking except in the exceptionally unusual condition that we are running Starlink or charging our computer/camera batteries.

Thanks for watching! First, I knew that our model of Airstream was susceptible to this problem. We were towing up from Florida and one of our friends towing behind us said it look like we were listing to port. Our Airstream does not have a belly pan so it was an easy inspection when we got home.

We're sorry you didn't like the video. Getting together with our friends is part of what we enjoy most about owning our RV and sometimes that makes it into the video...

Thanks so much for watching and I appreciate the offer for assistance. I may take you up on that. I'm just trying to fully understand what's going on before doing an installation. To be honest, I'm still not convinced I need one and that our root cause issue was a bad truck battery. Our average tow is about 6 hours. I have one 75 Ah Battle Born. The last time I measured what the truck was sending back, it was about 5 amps. So I could replace about 50% of my rated capacity with an average tow. In the last few boondocks, we have never gone below 69% at wake up. I will continue to do the leg work to include if my F-150 has the smart alternator (it does not have the Max Tow Package).

Thanks Denise! Those Mesa XL's are awesome. We also captured a pretty sweet white truck parking...

Thanks guys! The Wagon Wheel boondocking was indeed very fun. C debated me about whether we should include the joke about the Jayco's and Tiffins but I would laugh if another RV'er made a good humored joke about Airstreamers. See you guys soon.

Thanks guys! The absolute best part about the stoves is the ability to use wood pellets. They're super easy to use and cheap - a 50 lb. bag is $9.00

Thanks for watching! Yes, we figured this was the perfect place for people who were nervous about boondocking. That way, if there was an emergency and they needed power, it would be no big deal to hook up. Kinda like a security blanket.

Thanks so much for watching and the story about the fridge. Some day 3D printing will be so cheap that we can all get one. How awesome would that be?

Thanks for watching! Our friend noticed that we were listing a little to port but otherwise it towed just fine. Probably not the smartest thing to do but I figured that if it could make it from Florida to Vermont, it could get to Ohio...

Thanks for watching and we're glad the awning advice was helpful. It works great and is so easy to use. Zip Dee says you can roll it up in the tube at night (but never travel that way) but we have never done that. A few easy snaps and we fold it away each night before we put our awning up.

Thanks Cotton Tales. I'll jot down site A27 for the future. But don't worry - we'll check to make sure it is not a weekend you want 😀

@@LuvSubbin I strongly suggest A22. My weekend is Monday-Thursday! Safe travels

Thanks for watching! We are not fans of the compressor fridges due to their power consumption. Gas absorption fridges have been around for 100 years and are a proven technology with no moving parts. That's what we will replace ours with if ours ever dies (it's 22 years old).

Thanks for watching! Yes, as I look back on it now we did get an Overnight on Parent's Weekend. My parents took me to dinner at The Trawler on Shem Creek and it was so nice to be away - even if for just one night. My brother is the Professor of Military Science at The Citadel so we will definitely be back and check out your BBQ recommendation.

Thanks for watching! Yes, they are plastic. I'll have to look into the reinforcement plates - thanks for the idea.

Thanks for watching and the super nice comment. We really appreciate your feedback on wifey filling in the blanks. She does a great job of it and it's our style. We do, however, get the occasional comment "Great video if only the girl would stop talking"... Good luck and be safe!

Thanks for watching! Yes, we were not technically correct when we said Buffalo. We know they're out there... We just thought they would be more commonplace...

Thanks for watching! Have a great time at your reunion. You'll notice many changes... My brother was Hotel '97 so you may have crossed paths. Jim Collins.

@@LuvSubbin Thank YOU! OMG, Mr. Collins was my cadre platoon sergeant as a knob! Till this day, I have haunting memories of his raspy, gruff voice whether calling cadence or yelling -- always admired him for that (oddly, lol). His successful military career is a testament to the GREAT leader that he is. Thank you for your response and for letting me know!😊

Thanks for watching and we're glad it helped. A few weeks after I published it the folks from Hughes got back with me and said it was accurate.

Thanks Mike! Good point. We'll try and remember that next time. Make sure you tune in next week because we totally forgot the biggest breakage we ever experienced - that one required a trip to Jackson Center.

Thanks for watching! Yes, we may have razzed Regimental Band just a little but the moment we put on The Ring, we are all one brotherhood. I remember as a cadre corporal harassing a particular band knob. That knob was Randy Bresnik '89 who of course became a fighter pilot and space shuttle astronaut. Not many Hotel Hell alumni are astronauts...

Thanks for watching! Yes, our wheels are 5 lug with a 14" wheel diameter. They're nothing unusual - just straight up automotive wheels that I think Ford used on the Bronco II. The OEM Goodyear Marathons were actually Load Range C. I had to go up to Load Range D with the Endurance. Like many RV'ers, I went out and bought a bunch of stuff before I even picked up the Airstream. One of those items was a UV air conditioner cover. Maybe I need to start using that after 22 years and 3 shrouds...

Thanks guys! We've always said that our Airstream is the first, only, and last RV we will ever own. It will eventually be sold by the Executor of our Estate.

Thanks for watching! We'll add that to our list.

Thanks for watching! We hope that our video was useful. Not everyone needs a lift but it sounds like your situation would be a good candidate. Especially with the overhang on those beautiful triple axle 34's...

Thanks for watching! I'm embarrassed to say that I had never heard of Sandy Munro. I looked him up and will have to check out his CZcams channel. Having owned a Beneteau 36' sailboat, Cindy and I have often said that Airstream needs to spend some time checking out their quality. The electrical installation on the boat was 100% better.

Thanks so much for watching and the super nice comment on our channel. As we like to say, owning an RV is "Fixing Things in Beautiful Places". Yes, things break but the reward outweighs the frustration by a longshot...

Thanks for watching Camp Fire Rob! Yes, we've heard of so many problems with the Relax Awning. We've been opening and closing our manual at least twice per day every day we camp for 22 years and have never had a single issue...

Thanks guys! I had fun making that home made t-shirt. It was a Walbernizing cloth. The Chain Sox came in during the Battle Born battery overlay. Safe travels...

Thanks for watching! Yes, that's a term we often use though neither of us have any experience in prison 😀

Thanks for watching! As a wise friend once said "Things don't break sitting in the driveway". As long as you're traveling, you'll be fixing things. Given the choice of sitting in the driveway or traveling, you know what we would choose...

Thanks for watching! First, let me congratulate you on receiving The Ring in just a few weeks. It is one of the many moments in life you will never forget. I still remember taking my seat in Summerall Chapel and opening that box. They served a steak dinner with wine and cigars in the mess hall that night - not sure if they still do that. Tradition was to run back and smash our wine glasses on the Company Letter. The next tradition was to take an underclassman whom you respected and press the ring deep into their forehead leaving a sweet imprint for them to cherish. And yes, I can tell stories of Old Corps Hotel Hell that I doubt anyone but my classmates would believe. Enjoy your senior year - May 2025 will be here soon enough...

Thanks Cotton Tales! Yes, we've heard of that mistake many times. Hopefully that will be all...

Thanks for watching! Yes, we'll add an improvements video for the future...

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you liked my home made merch - we had fun with that one. My propane guy says my aluminum tanks will last forever for the recertification versus the steel which may fail due to rust.

Thanks for watching! I have resealed the roof a few years ago. We actually waited way too long. When we finally did it as a result of noticing a leak, the chalk was super hard and difficult to remove. Assuming there are no known leaks, I probably would start to pay close attention at 5 years and reseal regardless before 10 years. Here's the video: czcams.com/video/o_-lJdsl1w8/video.html

Thanks for watching! Yes, living in Vermont makes those trips out west a challenge. The International Rally for the Airstream Club is in N.D. in 2026 and Wyoming in 2027. We'll use one of those trips to launch onto a west coast trip - to include Arizona!

Thanks for watching! Cindy puts a great deal of time into designing fun products for our store. I, on the other hand, spend less time with my home made merch... 😀

Thanks Cooper Products! They would look pretty sweet on the pickleball court... We can't wait to play in Sedalia.

Thanks so much for watching and the good wishes for our channel. We have fun making our videos...

Thanks for watching! I'm not sure that's correct. If I get a massive electrical spike from the power grid, it will travel through the pedestal, through my boat's cord, and fry all of my electronics before it goes to ground in the water. Also, a EMS surge protector will protect from low voltage, high voltage, open ground, open neutral, etc.

@@LuvSubbin same principal as air planes lightning travels on the outside and not through.

@@jeffdrury169 I think we're both right but talking about two totally different things. My Airstream trailer also acts as a Faraday Cage with lightning traveling on the outside (like an aircraft) and my sailboat's mast was grounded to the keel (and water as you spoke of earlier). I'm talking about when you are plugged into shore power. When a surge comes through the power cord directly into electrical components, the Faraday principle has no effect.

European plugs can have different configurations, and whether they include an earth (or ground) connection depends on the type of plug and the device being powered. Here are some key points regarding the grounding of European plugs: Types of Plugs: Many European countries use the Type C plug (two round pins) which does not have an earth pin. However, other types, like the Type F (Schuko) plug, do include grounding features. Appliance Design: Many small appliances, such as chargers and low-power devices, do not require an earth connection because they are designed to be double insulated. This means they have an additional layer of insulation that protects users from electric shock. Safety Standards: The absence of an earth connection in certain plugs is aligned with European safety standards. Devices that don't need grounding are still considered safe for use without it. Grounded vs. Ungrounded: In situations where grounding is necessary, such as for larger appliances or those with metal casings, plugs that include grounding (like Type F) are used. These plugs are designed to ensure safety by preventing electric shock in case of a fault. In summary, while some European plugs do not have an earth connection, this is often due to the design of the appliance and safety standards in place that allow for safe operation without it.

European plugs can have different configurations, and whether they include an earth (or ground) connection depends on the type of plug and the device being powered. Here are some key points regarding the grounding of European plugs: Types of Plugs: Many European countries use the Type C plug (two round pins) which does not have an earth pin. However, other types, like the Type F (Schuko) plug, do include grounding features. Appliance Design: Many small appliances, such as chargers and low-power devices, do not require an earth connection because they are designed to be double insulated. This means they have an additional layer of insulation that protects users from electric shock. Safety Standards: The absence of an earth connection in certain plugs is aligned with European safety standards. Devices that don't need grounding are still considered safe for use without it. Grounded vs. Ungrounded: In situations where grounding is necessary, such as for larger appliances or those with metal casings, plugs that include grounding (like Type F) are used. These plugs are designed to ensure safety by preventing electric shock in case of a fault. In summary, while some European plugs do not have an earth connection, this is often due to the design of the appliance and safety standards in place that allow for safe operation without it.

Thanks for watching! We love that area and have wanted to stay there for many years. We'd love to return in the summer...

Thanks for watching! You got it!

Thanks so much for watching and the awesome science commentary. Next time we need a control of boiling distilled water and salt potato water. That's what you get when you don't have a good control lot... Safe travels!

Thanks for watching! That's awesome that your son is a senior. Only a few more weeks and he will Wear the Ring. My brother just became the Professor of Military Science there so we are hoping to visit El Cid and Charleston much more over the coming years.

Thanks for watching! Yes, we are both students of history and this has been on our list for many years. I didn't capture it but they were setting up for a wedding the day we were there...