Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #25 – October 06, 2015, 04:05:39 pm I had the airbags changed on my '99 320I would rather do it on my schedule than when something happens. Suggest you air it up as high as you can and look at the airbags then.I did so and they didn't look as good where they are normally covered, and so I had them changed.Eric Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #26 – October 06, 2015, 04:16:42 pm Quote from: Eric Rudolph – October 06, 2015, 04:05:39 pmI had the airbags changed on my '99 320I would rather do it on my schedule than when something happens. Suggest you air it up as high as you can and look at the airbags then.I did so and they didn't look as good where they are normally covered, and so I had them changed.EricThanks Eric...sounds like good advice. I will do that ASAP.Karl Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #27 – October 06, 2015, 04:54:35 pm Congratulations Karl! What a great story and and a testament to your father. I'm sure he would be proud. Safe travels.Jeff Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #28 – October 06, 2015, 07:38:39 pm Quote from: Karl Shurtleff – October 06, 2015, 11:39:24 amAs far as I can tell they still look good....I am amazed! There are a couple that have very small cracks. I sprayed them down with 303 protectant. They are on the list.....but for now way down the list. Have you had to change yours?Not yet...... they look good on the outside, just some very small cracks, no leaks. We do plan on replacing them before our "Out West" trip next summer. Some have advised to just buy a couple new ones, toss in the cargo bay and change them when they go out. I just dont want one to blow out on our trip. "Murphy's Law" it will always fail at the worse possible time. Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #29 – October 06, 2015, 07:57:04 pm Read my prior post on blow out of 8 year old Michelin steer tire that looked perfect on the outside Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #30 – October 06, 2015, 08:04:38 pm Quote from: Tim Fiedler – October 06, 2015, 07:57:04 pmRead my prior post on blow out of 8 year old Michelin steer tire that looked perfect on the outsidebut that was a michelin tire... he is discussing the condition of firestone airbags. not exactly apples to apples. Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #31 – October 06, 2015, 08:21:03 pm Sorry!! My bad. Bernd tried to convince me to replace mine, elected to buy one and carry for now, going to do 4 in spring and 4 next fall. Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #32 – October 06, 2015, 08:25:45 pm Quote from: Tim Fiedler – October 06, 2015, 08:21:03 pmBernd tried to convince me to replace mine, elected to buy one and carry for now, going to do 4 in spring and 4 next fall.Regarding air bags, we replaced our fronts (significant cracking) and tag (leaks) last year and drive axle this year. Significant ride improvement which we found very interesting (and are enjoying). Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #33 – October 06, 2015, 09:13:11 pm Quote from: Michelle – October 06, 2015, 08:25:45 pmRegarding air bags, we replaced our fronts (significant cracking) and tag (leaks) last year and drive axle this year. Significant ride improvement which we found very interesting (and are enjoying).Same experience. This summer we replaced all airbags and tires. Yes it was a significant ride improvement. After just 2000 miles we are lovin' it! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #34 – October 07, 2015, 12:27:01 am Interesting that two of you noticed the improvement. Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #35 – October 07, 2015, 06:52:20 am Sorry for posting my experiences...........I thought that was what this forum was for...My bad. Some of us are not as experienced as a "Super Hero"....some of us are still learning the drill...so I will just read old post I guess. Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #36 – October 07, 2015, 06:56:10 am Quote from: Karl Shurtleff – October 07, 2015, 06:52:20 amSorry for posting my experiences...........I thought that was what this forum was for...My badKarl - it IS what this forum is for and we love reading your story. Good time to gently remind everyone of these aspects of the User Agreement: You can challenge others' points of view and opinions, but do so respectfully and thoughtfully. We take these "Be Courteous" rules VERY seriously! We do not tolerate ANY rudeness. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #37 – October 07, 2015, 09:23:06 am Karl, Please don't let the remarks of one old curmudgeon affect your (and our) enjoyment of this forum and each other. I looked back through all 36 messages can could not find the offensive one. I assume that the moderators removed it. With all they have to do, it is a shame that they have to also clean up after OUR thoughtless outbursts. Keep your thoughts and reports, as well as your questions coming. We all live vicariously through your adventures. Don't get discouraged. This forum is still the best one out there. Trent Quote Selected 8 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #38 – October 07, 2015, 11:01:31 am Keep your enthusiasm! I made a thoughtless remark once about someone's coach and I still wish I could take it back. I don't post a lot anymore, but please stick with us. There are grand people here! Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #39 – October 07, 2015, 11:49:49 am Quote from: Dave Head – October 07, 2015, 11:01:31 amKeep your enthusiasm! I made a thoughtless remark once about someone's coach and I still wish I could take it back. I don't post a lot anymore, but please stick with us. There are grand people here!Quote from: TulsaTrent – October 07, 2015, 09:23:06 amKarl, Please don't let the remarks of one old curmudgeon affect your (and our) enjoyment of this forum and each other. I looked back through all 36 messages can could not find the offensive one. I assume that the moderators removed it. With all they have to do, it is a shame that they have to also clean up after OUR thoughtless outbursts. Keep your thoughts and reports, as well as your questions coming. We all live vicariously through your adventures. Don't get discouraged. This forum is still the best one out there. TrentI will just say one more thing on the subject and I am done with it...I come here to learn (and I have learned a lot) and to hopefully someday be able to pass on the things that I have learned to someone else. I come here to get ideas and dream of my future upgrades by seeing all of yours. I come here to see places that I have never been ...hear about experiences that I have never had. When I finally know it all and have no more knowledge to gain...and don't want to share what I have learned. It is time for me to leave....NOT troll some forum and make people feel like their posts are stupid...this is not facebook. There are no stupid questions.....just stupid answers....Ok...moving on Quote Selected 12 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #40 – October 07, 2015, 01:18:26 pm Well I for one have enjoyed following your progress. So, thanks for posting and you are so correct - there are no stupid questions! Keep participating... Chris Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #41 – October 07, 2015, 05:10:35 pm Hey Karl, sounds like a great time in the parking lot. Hope to hear more of your progress and adventures! Quote Selected
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #42 – October 07, 2015, 08:33:40 pm Hey Karl as another newbie with an old coach (seems to be a few of us at this junction). If you don't ask the question that makes some one shake their head then I will end up asking so don't stop now. Here's to many trips with lessons. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #43 – October 07, 2015, 08:40:18 pm It is better to ask your question then sit and worry. There are those of us on here who have owned multiple FTs and have many years of experience. The other thing is to enjoy and also you can ask in the proper forum for ideas on where to go as well. You will get lots of information as I have found that FT owners are some of the best travelled Motorhomers out there. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #44 – October 07, 2015, 09:02:18 pm Quote from: its toby – October 07, 2015, 08:33:40 pmHey Karl as another newbie with an old coach (seems to be a few of us at this junction). If you don't ask the question that makes some one shake their head then I will end up asking so don't stop now. Here's to many trips with lessons.Quote from: its toby – October 07, 2015, 08:33:40 pmHey Karl as another newbie with an old coach (seems to be a few of us at this junction). If you don't ask the question that makes some one shake their head then I will end up asking so don't stop now. Here's to many trips with lessons.All is well... But......I did not even ask a question.....just stated what I had accomplished so far. I have moved on. There might be a problem on the left coast but all is well in TX! Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Maiden Voyage Reply #45 – October 07, 2015, 11:27:09 pm Your next post-trip headline should read,"Second Maiden Voyage" me thinks! Have some fun--Floor it! Paul Quote Selected 1 Likes
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