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A couple of frugal Vermonters that were able to retire early and enjoy life.
We bought our 22' Airstream International AS brand new in 2002. As of 2020 we've towed "The Luv Sub" over 81,000 miles in our nineteen seasons of camping. Our channel will take you along on our travels, show you some "How To" videos based upon what we've learned, and highlight the fun and fellowship that comes with attending rallies with the Wally Byam Airstream Club. Occasionally, we'll throw in a random travel video or two as well as our "Cooking with Cindy" playlist.
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Luv Subbin
P.O. Box 815
Bennington, Vermont 05201
We bought our 22' Airstream International AS brand new in 2002. As of 2020 we've towed "The Luv Sub" over 81,000 miles in our nineteen seasons of camping. Our channel will take you along on our travels, show you some "How To" videos based upon what we've learned, and highlight the fun and fellowship that comes with attending rallies with the Wally Byam Airstream Club. Occasionally, we'll throw in a random travel video or two as well as our "Cooking with Cindy" playlist.
Mail:
Luv Subbin
P.O. Box 815
Bennington, Vermont 05201
Our Biggest Fix, A Boondocking Wagon Wheel Rally, And More!
In Luv Subbin Episode 287, we boondock in the traditional wagon wheel formation. We show how the wagon wheel is designed and some of the history behind it. We also provide some solar tips and continue to try and understand our new lithium battery installation. We also talk about the biggest fix to our Airstream - something that we forgot in last week's episode.
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Luv Subbin Opening Theme: "Dreamcatcher 4" by Bjorn Skogsberg
Wagon wheel Background 1: "Wandering Nomad" by Cody Francis
Wagon wheel Background 2: "Bangerter Way" by Cody Francis
Travel B Roll: "Weather Any Storm" by Cody Francis
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Website: luvsubbin.com/
Checklists: luvsubbin.com/checklists
💖 Luv Subbin Merchandise: luv-subbin.creator-spring.com
See America Map t-shirt! Show the states you have visited with fabric markers!
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⭐Get 10% off your purchase with the promotion code: RALLY10 until October 10, 2024!
Music By: www.epidemicsound.com
Luv Subbin Opening Theme: "Dreamcatcher 4" by Bjorn Skogsberg
Wagon wheel Background 1: "Wandering Nomad" by Cody Francis
Wagon wheel Background 2: "Bangerter Way" by Cody Francis
Travel B Roll: "Weather Any Storm" by Cody Francis
IN THIS EPISODE:
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission for a purchase made using these links with no extra cost to you.
OUR COMPLETE AMAZON STOREFRONT:
www.amazon.com/shop/luvsubbin
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New England Airstream Club: newengland.wbcci.net/
Wally Byam Airstream Club: wbcci.org/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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www.pinterest.com/luvsubbin
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For business opportunities or other inquiries, please contact us at:
Email:
luvsubbin@gmail.com
United States Post Office:
Luv Subbin L.L.C.
P.O. Box 815
Bennington, Vermont 05201
#luvsubbin #rvliving #boondocking
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ALL That We Fixed And Replaced In 22 Years of Airstream RV Ownership!
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In Luv Subbin Episode 286, we reminisce about all the things that broke on our trailer since buying it brand new 22 years ago. We start with our current fix, repairing an interior wall out of alignment. We then cover all our exterior and interior repairs. We also discuss what was replaced and what's still original. Website: luvsubbin.com/ Checklists: luvsubbin.com/checklists Luv Subbin Merchan...
Syracuse Salt, Salt Potatoes And A Upside Down Traffic Light!
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In Luv Subbin Episode 285, we travel to Syracuse, New York (also nicknamed Salt City) to learn about its rich history of salt production. We start at the Salt Museum and then take a brief look at the original Erie Canal. We love Americana. We find an interesting gem in an upside down traffic light on Tipperary Hill in the Irish District. Cindy will make a full blown Syracuse dinner before we re...
Did Our Lithium Battery Strand Us? | Towing Drama While Visiting Finger Lakes, New York
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In Luv Subbin Episode 284, we experience some towing drama! It starts when our Ford F-150 tow vehicle won't start after a fuel stop. We then encounter fellow travelers who had the entire wheel of their Airstream fall off! But finally we do get to relax. We visit some wineries at the Finger Lakes and Rich visits the Sampson Military Museum. We also try to determine why we got stuck - was it our ...
Tips For Your First RV Shakedown Trip! | Towing Advice And Site Recommendations
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In Luv Subbin Episode 283, we pass on our 22 years of RV experience to recommend how to make your first RV trip, after you buy your new rig, stress free and productive. We show what you need to buy beforehand, what to look for in your first campground, and how to get over the stress of that first initial tow. Website: luvsubbin.com/ Checklists: luvsubbin.com/checklists Luv Subbin Merchandise: ...
Testing Our New Lithium RV Battery - Was It Worth It? Boondocking in Vermont!
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In Luv Subbin Episode 282, we put our new Battleborn lithium RV battery to the test! We boondock at Button Bay State Park in Vermont on Lake Champlain. We test the battery by uploading our CZcams video while running our inverter and Starlink. We also visit a roadside A&W fast food place, enjoy our favorite pizza at Folino's, and taste a nice wine at Charlotte Village Winery. Of course, it would...
Switching From Lead Acid to Lithium RV Battery | Will It Work For You?
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In Luv Subbin Episode 281, we show you how to convert your RV from flooded lead acid batteries to Battleborn lithium batteries. We discuss the reasons why we chose lithium, why we did not chose AGM, and finally, why we went with Battleborn versus some other options. Then we get into the conversion itself. We show you how we changed over our converter, switched the lug nuts, and entered the new ...
Is Our RV Battery Dead? | How To Troubleshoot Your Battery!
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In Luv Subbin Episode 280, we troubleshoot our faithful, yet crappy, RV Flooded Lead Acid Battery. To do that, we use our Victron Battery Monitor. We determine if it's still good or if it has finally died. At the end, we reveal what we decided to replace it with. Did we go with lead acid, AGM or lithium? Website: luvsubbin.com/ Checklists: luvsubbin.com/checklists Luv Subbin Merchandise: luv-s...
A Patriotic Small Town Vermont 4th of July With Our Alfa Romeo!
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In Luv Subbin Episode 279, we take a break from the RV and celebrate the Fourth of July in our small town of Bennington, Vermont. We begin with a reading of the Declaration of Independence under the Bennington Battle Monument. After a musket volley from the Green Mountain Boys, we participate in a car parade with our 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce. After a ceremony downtown, we end the video wit...
Best Camping at Lake Winnipesaukee! | Ellacoya State Park & Loon Center
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In Luv Subbin Episode 278, we continue to avoid the heat by camping at Ellacoya State Park in New Hampshire. It is on beautiful Lake Winnipesaukee. We also visit the Loon Center and learn all about these wonderful birds. We finish the episode by cooking a delicious steak (from Wal Mart) using Cindy's own spice rub. Website: luvsubbin.com/ Checklists: luvsubbin.com/checklists Luv Subbin Merchan...
Staying Cool In Your RV! Tips To Beat the Heat! | Salisbury Beach State Reservation Review
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We experience a major HEAT WAVE in the northeast! In Luv Subbin Episode 277, we provide some tips to help you stay cool in your RV. One tip includes having a Hughes Autoformer to boost your amperage when there is a lot of draw on the campground's electrical system. We also review the improvements made to the campsites and campground at Salisbury Beach State Reservation in Salisbury, Massachuset...
Luv Subin In Concert At A RV Music Rally!
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In Luv Subbin Episode 276, we attend the Rolling on the River Rally in Bernardston, Massachusetts. It's an Airstream Rally focused on making music and performing! While there were many talented musicians here, we nevertheless had to sing a few songs ourselves. Watch our video to discover what instruments we play and what song has been a fan favorite! Website: luvsubbin.com/ Checklists: luvsubbi...
Camping On The Water At Hampton Beach State Park! | New Hampshire Seacoast
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Camping On The Water At Hampton Beach State Park! | New Hampshire Seacoast
Troubleshooting A RV Dometic Refrigerator | Works on Electric - Not on Propane
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Troubleshooting A RV Dometic Refrigerator | Works on Electric - Not on Propane
Porsche Races And Race Track Boondocking with Airstreams | Lime Rock Park
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Porsche Races And Race Track Boondocking with Airstreams | Lime Rock Park
RV Tow Travel Day Pro Tips! & Touring Appomattox Court House
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RV Tow Travel Day Pro Tips! & Touring Appomattox Court House
We Are Hit By Road Debris While Towing Our Airstream RV AND We Lose Power!
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We Are Hit By Road Debris While Towing Our Airstream RV AND We Lose Power!
Tips For Picking Up Your Airstream RV From Storage
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Tips For Picking Up Your Airstream RV From Storage
Discover A Secret Healing Spring in South Carolina!
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Discover A Secret Healing Spring in South Carolina!
Exploring Augusta, Georgia: Riverside Farmer's Market, Our Campground, and Eclipse!
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Exploring Augusta, Georgia: Riverside Farmer's Market, Our Campground, and Eclipse!
Choosing The Best RV Campgrounds - Our System Revealed!
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Choosing The Best RV Campgrounds - Our System Revealed!
Following The Pecan Trail in South Carolina!
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Following The Pecan Trail in South Carolina!
Trying South Carolina Whole Hog Bar-B-Que: Reviewing Both A Father's And Son's Restaurant
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Trying South Carolina Whole Hog Bar-B-Que: Reviewing Both A Father's And Son's Restaurant
Touring The Citadel Campus: A Cadet Room, Military Parades, And More!
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Touring The Citadel Campus: A Cadet Room, Military Parades, And More!
James Island County Park | South Of The Border New Sites | Harvest Host Homemade Pizza!
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James Island County Park | South Of The Border New Sites | Harvest Host Homemade Pizza!
The Magic Of A Vermont Airstream Rally - Exclusive Insider Look!
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The Magic Of A Vermont Airstream Rally - Exclusive Insider Look!
Alumapalooza Airstream Factory Rally | Longaberger Basket Building | Travel Tips!
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Real Cost To Camp | Average Daily Expenses Breakdown | Maintenance and More!
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Real Cost To Camp | Average Daily Expenses Breakdown | Maintenance and More!
Martinis In The Grand Hotel Cupola Bar! | Mackinac Island Tour
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Martinis In The Grand Hotel Cupola Bar! | Mackinac Island Tour
Great information and video. Curious if you are traveling with your inverter turned on?
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.
How did you discover that crack in the Airstream's frame?
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.
Getting tired of the cult of Wally.
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...
I am glad you are documenting the lithium battery upgrade experience. And also pointing out all the considerations and challenges when doing so. Very commonly Airstreamers are under the impression their Center pin 12V positive is going to do a sufficient job of keeping their house battery/ batteries topped off when traveling down the road. This is an assumption for folks that have a 12V fridge, to be doubly frustrating. The fridges draw almost 15 amps. Yes hard to believe but true. Point in case. Please stop the experiments, and install a Victron DC DC Charger. The new Orion XS would be a great choice, but overkill, since you are not running a Cerbo GX. A Smart DC DC Charger with Bluetooth would be perfect. Victron Energy Orion-Tr Smart DC to DC Charger (Bluetooth) - 12/12-Volt 18 amp 220-Watt - Battery Charger for Dual Battery Systems - Isolated is what I went with, but I am upgrading to the Orion XS 50 amp, in the future. I know I have made this suggestion/ comment in the past. And all I can say is stop messing around and install it. It would make for a great video in your library of great videos. I have a video, but it was very limited on install, and more about the reason you need it. You then will be able to see both devices on your Victron Connect application working. Just make sure that the Ford Truck Alternator is not throttling back charging current after a set time (Smart Alternator), because this will lead to the DC DC charger only charging for the short set time period, before the truck battery drops below your set ignition on thresholds. Sounds complicated , it is not. Hit me up in a message, be glad to help. We have a facebook page as well.
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).
Oh my goodness! I love that you captured the solo stoves!! Very relaxing rally!
Thanks Denise! Those Mesa XL's are awesome. We also captured a pretty sweet white truck parking...
"Just good company" 😍 We would always feel that way about you if you parked next to us.😊 It would be easy to miss something you did not repair yourself, makes sense! COOL! Wagon Wheel rally, we have never attended one, but that looks like a great time! Nice history about it. You never know about those SOB's (Some Other Brands) lol. 🤣 Woah! We did not know your frame broke. So glad Airstream fixed it, but what a scary trip home. What a learning curve with the new lithium batteries. Jim & Michelle
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.
Love those mini solo stoves! Looks like a great rally! ❤
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
So wait, theres perfectly good hookups and youre dry camping???????? Well if anybody can do it, Amp Man can!!!
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.
Electrical sockets, never installed all that well ... the one I had to replace sits there at a slant, because Airstream cut the hole in a hurry ... And the freezer door, what a repair! I'm proud of that one, and, yes, that CZcams video (now at least a decade old) provided the crazy how-to ... I got the replacement hinge part from a guy in Alabama who 3-D prints them out ... where'd RV fixer-uppers be without the Internet?
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?
Hi gang!! Question - when your frame cracked - how was it driving to OH? Any noticeable difference, the trailer was listing or riding low, etc.?
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...
Rich thanks for the advise on the Awning Shade. We are at Assateague State Park. I bought the 15x6 Keeps the evening and afternoon sun off the door side. Great improvement !
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.
Sniper and I are at Oak Mountain State Park this week. The renovation is fabulous and there is not a crowd this week either. We are at A27 our favorite spot. Safe travels
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
Nop not San witch but I’m new to this 2023 25’fbth 300 solar and two battle borns I think the frig uses 40 to 50 when it is running ? So I’m trying to watch this work on the new frig is a loooooot of battery I hope you get at lest I stuck on panel to it charged 👍
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).
Enjoyed your video. As a Knob, I got an overnight for parent's weekend. I could not go back for my 50th because my father was dying, and I could not leave him. You should try Lewis Barbecue the next time you get to Charleston. My grandson graduated in 23 M '68
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.
what size bolt did you get, my license tag is #14
Is that a Dometic refrigerator with the plastic hinges? They are notorious for failure from what I have read . There are hinge reinforcement plates available, or make your own, like I did.
Thanks for watching! Yes, they are plastic. I'll have to look into the reinforcement plates - thanks for the idea.
Great video. My converter died and I began watching useless videos, one after the other, and happened upon yours. Best info by far. Thank you and thanks to the wifey for filling in where needed. I now have the confidence to tackle it.
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!
No Buffalo? I can believe it! Did you see any American BISON? They are out there. Not like a zoo. Go find them! Just down the road from where you were boondocking . Head into The Badlands. I was there yesterday and saw a large herd. Or, go to Custer State Park. All the Bison you can handle.
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...
Hell Hotel! 🫡 H'99 here. Thanks for sharing this great video! Looking forward to revisiting this November, for my 25th. Take care! 🖖
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!😊
Mechanical engineer here.. this helps
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.
Great video! I would have liked to see the year the repair was made… just for kicks.
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.
Great video! Band class of ‘26! I can only imagine how people in the band were treated during your time, since we get clowned on a lot now lol!
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...
One thing I have learned over the years of RVing, Campers are not able to be stored outside. The UV destroys all cheap plastic things made for a RV. Your Airstream is a 5 lug, very interesting. Very cool video. I enjoy watching what you have had to handle over the years.
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...
There is always something. But - wow - 22 years! That's an accomplishment!
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.
I'd like to see the "upgrades" you've added
Thanks for watching! We'll add that to our list.
I have a 34' Airstream and a piece of land to park it on but the "driveway" is not flat. I have some math to do but I think I might need a lift. After I grade my driveway and install pavers it will be fine but those jobs have to come after basic site work and one building but I want to live out of my trailer while I do that... Once everything is done my Airstream will become guest's quarters but I might take it on the road to some nice RV parks for travel but hopefully all over nice smooth roads.
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...
I feel Thor and Winnebago need to partner with consultants from the automotive industry like Sandy Munro. I feel we can do better in this generation of manufacturing motorhomes and RV'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.
Hello friend good videos friends great i super like video friends ♥️💗💖💖💕💞💞💕😀😀
We have a 2021 International 30’ and had to replace the toilet seal because of a leak, the vent hood that stops working after just a few minutes, multiple female patches, fix the kitchen drawer glides, reinforce the drawers, replace our propane regulators, and put fans in our heat absorption refrigerator to get it down to temperature. This is our 3 rd Airstream and we love it. We had a 2013 25’ Flying Cloud that was perfect and we never had to do any repairs, but it only had one AC and that didn’t work in Texas. We love your channel!
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...
Great video, my zip dee power awning is junk. I wish I had a manual awning.
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...
We love your replacement propane tanks. 🥰 Like the screen tool. Love the See America T-shirts!! Very creative homemade shirt LOL. 🤣 We did not see the appearance of the "Chain Sox?" Where was it? - Jim & Michelle
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...
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We lold at the prison shower
Thanks for watching! Yes, that's a term we often use though neither of us have any experience in prison 😀
So my takeaway is that I have many more years of Airstream repairs 🛠️ to look forward to 😂
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...
Currently a Senior at the Citadel. Can’t wait to get the ring. Was a wild ride and I’m looking forward to coming back years from now for nostalgia (If the school’s still a thing years from now). Respect to you from being Hotel Hell, even now it’s a menace company. Can’t imagine how bad it was in old corp.
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...
The biggest item I have replaced is the dead bolt. I tried to close the door with it in the locked position and it bent the heck out of it. Safe travels
Thanks Cotton Tales! Yes, we've heard of that mistake many times. Hopefully that will be all...
Yes improve mints 👍
Thanks for watching! Yes, we'll add an improvements video for the future...
Ive always eyed your pretty silver propane tanks! I had assumed it came that way. Lol homemade merch!!!! 😂😂😂
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.
First of all LOVED this video. My airstream is 5 years old. What about the seals on the roof? My overflow valve on the water heater drips a little. I think it is calcium buildup. Cleaning out the tank helped. Too many worries to discuss. I really liked this video.
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
I hope you haven't jinked yourselves talking about the big ticket items. When are you coming to AZ? The tee shirts show you haven't spent much time here in the west. On the other hand, after more than 24 years of (P/T) rving. we haven't spent much time east of the Rockies. Safe travels.
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!
Ooo! I think I need a tee shirt!
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... 😀
Did anyone catch the cameo appearance of our soon-to-be-released new product "Chain Sox?". It's a snazzy way to improve the looks of your boring chains.
Adding another great t Shirt to add to my wardrobe.
Thanks Cooper Products! They would look pretty sweet on the pickleball court... We can't wait to play in Sedalia.
We enjoyed watching this video! Best wishes for all the success coming your way onto your channel!~
Thanks so much for watching and the good wishes for our channel. We have fun making our videos...
Boats are grounded to-the water so no surge protecter needed
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.
As someone who lives within 25mins of the State Park and who camps there as well, it's neat to see someone else's perspective. We kind of take it for granted because it's so close sometimes. Glad you enjoyed 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...
The idol! #barrywilliams
Thanks for watching! You got it!
We enjoyed this video! Remember that the barometric pressure affects the boiling point. In Syracuse, the boiling point should have lowered by about 1F (around 500’). The stormy weather might have lowered the pressure even more. Safe travels!
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!
Good video! Our oldest son is a Senior: Lima class of 2025. We love Charleston and The Citadel.⚔️🩵🏰
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.
Thank God some people care for the history of Fort Fisher! Some people have their wedding here, what a disgrace!
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...