Recent content by Brian Lewis

I just got home with it. It will be kept in Pt Richmond, across the Bay from San Francisco. It needs to be cleaned and has suffered from a lack of attention because its owner bought an Airstream a year and a half ago. I'll post a couple of pics. This is the second one that came up for sale...

I see that "Chairs" rate high on several lists. Any pictures or links to your favorite chairs? For those of us that want to follow in your seat, what would we buy? Thanks, Tears of Joy

Re: Bruce, did you see this? Here is a link to other WiFi options. It even includes a list of RV parks with WiFi. There is also info about an antenna that costs $110. I will continue to check around for other option. http://www.countrymilewifi.com/ You guys got me thinking of other...

I guess other reasons for the 550 vs 560 is that you always will be hauling around the extra space weather you need it or not. On the odd day I might get cabin fever, I'll check into a hotel, go to a lodge, make new friends, etc. It is sort of like buying a house...do you get a lot of extra...

Just want to give you an update: I first sat in a 560 and was impressed with the space inside. I thought I was sold on the 560 even though I like the looks of the 550 more. I then sat in a 550 and I was impressed with its size inside. I really expected the the 550 to feel a lot smaller...

Hutch...If you run it off of shore power (110) you won't need an inverter. If you want to run it off the battery, you'll need more batteries to get any capacity to run the microwave. I am guessing, but I suspect you battery may be almost dead, if not dead, if you try to run your microwave...

The reason I like an amp meter is that it tells me the rate I am using my battery. If you know your rate, you can judge how long you have until you need to charge again or have a flat battery. Knowing your charge tells you what it is for that instant, but you can have a dead battery in the AM...

Re: 2005 550 Ultra I spoke to Jan today, November 20th. She said her tear drop sold and is being picked up over Thanksgiving weekend. fyi.

Jean...I appreciate your perspective on the 550 being your preferred choice over the 560. I have seen both the 550 and 560, but have sat in only the 560. I was surprised at the "roomy" feel of the 560. My reaction was leaning towards the 560, which seems to be most folks reactions when they...

Kenster...Does the wire go from the controller to the panel externally? You just plug it in when you need it and keep the small door open while charging? Thanks...Tears of Joy

Todd, Which battery monitor did you add? Does it monitor Amps being consumed and total amps used? Are you glad you have it? Where did you mount the display? In the bedroom or kitchen (have to make these trailers sound larger than they are...) If you would do it over, would you add the...

Jim...helpful info. Curious, why would you still use the blocks and not just the parking brake when you got to the final position? Any other posters have input to the parking brakes option? Jim...did you opt for the heater? We live in the same climate, but I see you travel all over (ie...

Just a few questions.... 1) Has anyone installed a battery monitor that monitors volts, amps, amp hours and time to go for the battery? 2) Is there space to store a solar panel under the 550 or 560? Maybe a metal rack could be welded to the underside of the frame where your large solar...

I too like music. My solution might be to take along my Bose SoundDock® Portable digital music system. I bought a reconditioned SoundDock that looks new and sounds pretty good. It has its own battery that is rechargeable, powers and recharges my Ipod, can be plugged in to charge or unplugged...