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Post by strange1 on Apr 23, 2018 10:33:36 GMT -8
... Glad everything went well for your first trip out. Let me know how that little colorado towed, the good and bad, feel free to message me. My little Colorado did great. There were a couple of steep grades where I was just following the other slower moving traffic up hill in the slow lane...but it handled great. I never felt like we were unsafe or getting squirrelly on the road. I didn't go over 70 MPH...tried to keep it between 60-65 MPH and always felt in control. My usual highway mileage went down quite a bit. We normally get between 25 and 28 MPG on the highway unloaded...just the wife and I but this trip was down at 16 MPG. I did install a class 3 hitch...not the bumper hitch. I'm also going to install a brake controller so I can utilize the trailer brakes...but didn't get it done before we left this time. All in all it was a great experience. I wouldn't hesitate putting it on and doing it all again. |
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Post by mel on Apr 25, 2018 9:12:36 GMT -8
strange1 all great to hear thanks for sharing. Do you happen to know how much your trailer weighs?
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Post by strange1 on Apr 25, 2018 10:42:33 GMT -8
No...just going off the Airflyte specs. I'd like to weigh it. There is a landscape company up the road from me with a drive on scale. I'll try to swing by there one day and weigh my truck...then I'll go over one day with the trailer hitched on. I'll let you know how that goes.
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Post by mel on Apr 25, 2018 14:06:12 GMT -8
Mine is an Airflyte too, just a few years earlier than yours so it has the older body style. But I assume they weigh about the same as they have the same layout.
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Post by cheekie on May 3, 2018 10:57:24 GMT -8
Can you please tell me where you got the countertop edging? I'm looking for something similar for my 1972 Shasta. TIA I purchased at the Home Depot...but you've got you order it...they don't normally stock it. It comes in 8' lengths. I purchased 3 pieces I think...It worked great and looks beautiful. You've got to drill your own holes, but that works out better I think. That way you can put screws in where you need them. Careful on the bends...it tends to kink if you bend tighter than about a 3" radius. Here is a link... www.homedepot.com/p/Alexandria-Moulding-1-4-in-x-15-16-in-x-96-in-Metal-Mira-Lustre-Grooved-Edging-Moulding-AT018-AM096C03/205576705Good luck. Thanks so much!! |
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Post by strange1 on May 4, 2018 8:53:15 GMT -8
I built and installed a little spice rack. I am the accessorizer...love accessories!  I've got a few other little doo-dads I've still got to get in before my next outing next weekend. It takes the first trip to figure what is still needed! I have purchased new gas lamp mantles. Let's see if they will burn brighter than the coleman ones I used first time out. I've also got a chrome retro paper towel holder to install, leveling bubbles, a very cool orange retro design wall clock and drawer latches. We hate having to take the drawers out while traveling. Hopefully these latches will keep them closed while in transit. Always something to tweek or do! |
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Post by vikx on May 4, 2018 19:43:30 GMT -8
More pictures of your tweaks, Strange1! Love the spice rack.
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Post by strange1 on May 7, 2018 11:30:01 GMT -8
I installed these push / pull type catches for all my big cabinet and closet doors. Very convenient and really keeps things closed. An Ebay item.  I also installed some "child-proof" catches in all the drawers. Hoping to keep the drawers from flying open while traveling.  When latched they open about 3/4" is all. I just have to remember they're on as I tend to want to yank the drawer open.  I also came across this very good chart for checking your battery "State of Charge". I found this very useful and thought others might benefit.  Getting ready for another camping trip this coming weekend. I'll be sure to post pictures. |
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Post by kudzu on May 7, 2018 11:50:16 GMT -8
Nice to see a restore being used, as in cooked in. I have a feeling that a lot of these at the rallies are like show cars and never actually used. When we finally get to the point I can buy one our plans are use the heck out of it!
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Post by strange1 on May 7, 2018 12:49:05 GMT -8
Nice to see a restore being used, as in cooked in. I have a feeling that a lot of these at the rallies are like show cars and never actually used. When we finally get to the point I can buy one our plans are use the heck out of it! Heck yeah...I didn't go through all this work just to build a "trailer queen". We are gonna use this and enjoy it by golly. I also enjoy restoring old VW's and the builds that get my respect are the ones driven and enjoyed. My 2¢ Thanks by the way. |
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Post by strange1 on May 14, 2018 8:23:57 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on May 14, 2018 19:51:38 GMT -8
Great pix! Thanks so much for sharing.
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Post by aslmx on May 15, 2018 16:42:00 GMT -8
Good job making that young man some memories that he will always have.
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Post by strange1 on May 21, 2018 7:36:29 GMT -8
Next I need to figure out an awning. I'm a real penny pincher...so I'll be looking for the most economical way to go. I'll keep you posted as I go through the process.
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Post by mel on May 21, 2018 7:55:19 GMT -8
Next I need to figure out an awning. I'm a real penny pincher...so I'll be looking for the most economical way to go. I'll keep you posted as I go through the process. There is a awning thread for a cheaper awning . It’s for the aleko? Replacement awning. I used it for my compact and it looks great. $60. I’ll see if I can find the thread when I get home. |
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