The camper thread! Pulling, using, equipment, maintenance!
Cross-Country
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From: Northport, NY
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From: Central Coast of CA
I'm not laughing AT you, I'm laughing at the tease you threw at Russ.
It that wasn't meant as a ribbing/tease, then I sure did take it wrong!!
Stewart
It that wasn't meant as a ribbing/tease, then I sure did take it wrong!!
Stewart
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2014
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From: Almost back in TX biotche
So I took the TT to the dealership yesterday to have a few items fixed that broke during our last trip. The trailer is still under warranty so why not? The exhaust pipe bracket for the generator broke, the sewer cap broke, a piece of trim inside started coming off, a exterior trim piece blew off, the water heater is leaking, and something came off on the antenna and it looks like the wind blew it back and bent it slightly.
Well the dealership is ok with everything except the antenna, they said it looks like a branch could have hit it.... The thing has alwas been down and they is now impact damage on the antenna or anywhere else on the roof. They agreed there was no other damage to the roof but a tree could have still in the antenna hard enough to bend it back?? They said I can buy a new one for $170. I told them to skip it...I will check it out closer when I get it back and take some pictures and see what I can get done about it.
Well the dealership is ok with everything except the antenna, they said it looks like a branch could have hit it.... The thing has alwas been down and they is now impact damage on the antenna or anywhere else on the roof. They agreed there was no other damage to the roof but a tree could have still in the antenna hard enough to bend it back?? They said I can buy a new one for $170. I told them to skip it...I will check it out closer when I get it back and take some pictures and see what I can get done about it.
Bleed Ford Blue
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Anchorage Alaska
The rear sag looks worse because the front is so high (X-code springs), it is pretty tongue heavy but she tows wonderfully! I always head out loaded down with full water tank which is located right in the front of the trailer.
If/when I upgrade trailers I may go with some sort of extra sway control.
My F-150 pulls it better then the Ex though, reason being the 411HP 6.2 V8 and 6 speed transmission.
Before the X-codes in the front
Want to talk overloaded, this pic was taken south of me.
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From: Near Salmon Arm BC
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From: Colorado
compared to other models they are way heavy.
https://www.airstream.com/wp-content...me-Weights.pdf
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Central NH
yeah look em up, a 2006, 22 foot airstream is 4160 lbs dry weight
compared to other models they are way heavy.
https://www.airstream.com/wp-content...me-Weights.pdf
compared to other models they are way heavy.
https://www.airstream.com/wp-content...me-Weights.pdf
That one looks at least 26' to me.....
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From: Media PA
Russ, isn't nearly EVERYPLACE South of you?
I also just realized that they have a Hensley Arrow hitch on that combo, there are rational limits to even the best parts.......
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From: N. IL
Russ that pic belongs here. Hemi, Hensley, strap-ons and all.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...umb-loads.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...umb-loads.html