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by usachris
Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:22 am
Forum: New to the site
Topic: New member from middle TN
Replies: 3
Views: 1766

Re: New member from middle TN

:D Welcome! I personally have not received any support from Airstream, as I have not had a need to do so but I have found a wealth of knowledge and assistance in this forum. I know there are B190 communities on FB and other sites but I have found everything I was looking for right here. Feel free to...
by usachris
Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:16 am
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: Chemical recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 1884

Re: Chemical recommendations?

I don’t think you need antifreeze unless you are winterizing. Maybe someone else can chime in on the evaporating properties of antifreeze. I’d just use water. Actually, since I have the black and grey water tank, I use TST RV Grey Water Odor Control. It supposedly removes grease buildup in your grey...
by usachris
Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:54 pm
Forum: Plumbing
Topic: Chemical recommendations?
Replies: 5
Views: 1884

Re: Chemical recommendations?

I use the Walex porta pack drop in pouch. I’ve tried other stuff like “tank tech” but, for me, the pouch works fine. I put in a fresh pouch every time I dump the tank. I drop it in the toilet, along with a gallon of water. Thetford makes a good product called: Thetford RV Toilet Seal Lube and Condit...
by usachris
Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Catalytic Converter Stolen
Replies: 7
Views: 2155

Re: Catalytic Converter Stolen

The first pic is looking towards the front of the rv and shows where the sensor attaches. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need pics from other angles
by usachris
Tue Jul 26, 2022 11:36 pm
Forum: Exterior
Topic: Catalytic Converter Stolen
Replies: 7
Views: 2155

Re: Catalytic Converter Stolen

Sorry for your loss. I stopped a catalytic converter theft next door and had a gun pulled on me. They got away and my neighbor got to keep his cat converter. If there wasn’t a market for the stolen goods then we wouldn’t have to deal with this crap. And no real consequence when they do get caught… T...
by usachris
Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: Tires and Suspension
Topic: Article: Keeping the tires inflated
Replies: 5
Views: 12109

Re: Article: Keeping the tires inflated

No, the fronts were spec'd at 52 PSI or something like that. Check the sticker on the driver's door frame to be sure. I did inflate the spare to 80 PSI though - figuring it was easier to let air out to 52 PSI than it would be to add 28 PSI to get it to 80 PSI along the road. Smart move on the spare...
by usachris
Fri Jun 04, 2021 7:48 am
Forum: Drivetrain
Topic: Smog test
Replies: 2
Views: 3187

Re: Smog test

I don’t know if this actually works but I’ve been told by a Ford mechanic that you should have a full tank of gas and have the engine warmed up, nice and hot, when you take it in for a smog test. I have followed this advice and have never failed a smog test out here in California. Sent from my iPhon...
by usachris
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:56 pm
Forum: Tires and Suspension
Topic: Wireless Air Pressure & Temperature Tire Monitor.
Replies: 5
Views: 9428

Re: Wireless Air Pressure & Temperature Tire Monitor.

I have the TST tpms system also. I’ve been really happy with the performance, expandability, and customer service. Also, the system easily hops from RV to RV and the available range extender makes monitoring a toad super easy and reliable.
by usachris
Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: New to the site
Topic: New B190 owner
Replies: 3
Views: 3502

Re: New B190 owner

Welcome! I’ve found so many great modifications done in great detail on this site. You are going to love it!
by usachris
Sun Oct 18, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Our pets
Topic: Meet our pets
Replies: 18
Views: 61093

Re: Meet our pets

https://i.imgur.com/XIizFtu.jpg Matty, little over a year old Bulldog, is our only pet. She has not done any traveling in the B yet, hell we haven't done much, but she will next year and I am sure she will love it. Oh, for some reason she has an extra long tongue and it falls out when she goes to s...
by usachris
Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:49 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: Door Panel Restoration
Replies: 9
Views: 10711

Re: Door Panel Restoration

Thankfully the interior of my front doors were in great shape. So I had no need to remove and refurbish them.
by usachris
Wed May 08, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: Interior
Topic: '97, '98, '99 Original Couch In Action
Replies: 5
Views: 8356

Re: '97, '98, '99 Original Couch In Action

We took the fame out and installed a gaucho bed. It was more practical for our situation.
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Turned out we saved a bit on weight since there was so much metal in the original frame, and seat springs.
by usachris
Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:59 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: World's Best B190 Back on the Market
Replies: 2
Views: 4150

Re: World's Best B190 Back on the Market

Thanks! We needed that. We have already received the obligatory “Are you smoking crack?!” :rofl: Anonymous email from Craigslist. My wife said we would be on crack to not at least ask for what we put into it. :roll: Actually, we just want her to go to a really great home that would care for her, and...
by usachris
Wed Apr 10, 2019 12:27 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: World's Best B190 Back on the Market
Replies: 2
Views: 4150

World's Best B190 Back on the Market

Fully renovated, not a "project", the World's Best B190 is up for sale. Asking $54,000 1999 AIRSTREAM B190 ON FORD E350 CHASSIS 180,799 miles; 30,799 on completely rebuilt engine. FORD VIN 1FDSS34S4X8A00641 AIRSTREAM VIN 1B9KGVA24XJ301352 Thanks to everyone on this forum for your help and ...
by usachris
Thu Mar 28, 2019 2:05 pm
Forum: Tires and Suspension
Topic: Need Indoor Tire Mount Hardware
Replies: 5
Views: 7500

Re: Need Indoor Tire Mount Hardware

Here is that promised inside look at the hardware.
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Sorry it took so long to post, we were on an RV trip of the central California coast. Beautiful!