Just a bump to this thread to highlight the updates in the first post.

Cool. Is that a portable model?

Please do not post multiple threads for the same RV. I've combined this with your other thread.

For the 12 volt TV/DVD player, first I'll mention the automotive options in case you haven't considered them. These are the units that, for example, hang down from the roof in minivans. The downside to these is that the screens aren't that large. But it's worth considering. For larger TV screens wit...

Charleston! I love that city. James Island County Park has a GREAT campground , full hookups, nice sites. I highly recommend it and have stayed there with the B-van. Funny you mention Ocracoke - I was just on the Outer Banks a couple weeks ago ( my pictures ). Waves area, on Hatteras Island. Another...

That's really odd. I'd be tempted to pull the speaker and see if I can see anything about the wires.

Can anyone tell me how to post a picture-- that would make it very easy to see which switch I am talking about. I fully expect that the switch does not control anything, just left over from the Ford shell before the conversion Steve The easiest thing to do is, when typing a message, look below the ...

you need 12v for the starter, Once the genset is started, it will provide its own needs. Mine definitely has some sort of 12v requirement after starting. I discovered this when I had the coach battery disconnected, the generator running, and the engine off. When I shut off the breaker for the 12 vo...

One of the problems I had with my generator when I first bought the van wasn't the generator at all but the coach battery not being in good shape so I would check that also as it had enough charge to just get things started but not long term duration. After I took the van into get serviced for the ...

Welcome to the site, Steve, and congratulations on your purchase! I've moved your question to the Generators forum. Ideally you'd actually change the oil in the generator before trying it. However, if your van doesn't have a drain underneath the generator - and most don't - you're looking at removin...

The 12 volt mode is mostly useless. It can be used to help maintain the temperature while you're on the road, but even there it's pretty weak. The gas mode should be working pretty well, almost as well as the 120 volt mode. If the fridge works well on 120 volt mode, then I would suspect that the gas...

Well, I tried the turkey baster method - no go. You can't really get in there well enough with it to make it work.

Why oh why didn't Airstream put a drain hole in the compartment?

If someone does have an electronic copy I'd be happy to post it, as I've done with the '91 and '98 manuals (in the Downloads section).

I know I've seen replacement propane tanks on the web, because I've been pricing them for myself. Unfortunately I'm having trouble finding much at the moment. :( How is the tank mounted currently? I know you said it has end mounting brackets, but aren't those just bolted to the floor of the van? I t...