Chrome Nomad - Latest Comments

Re: Back on the east coast!

RV — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 21:07:19 -0000

i just wonder when will i be having one too...

Re: Back on the east coast!

Canvas Stretching Machine — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 04:14:20 -0000

well at least you are having one :D

Re: Keep Eugene Weird

Canvas Stretching Machine — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 03:34:34 -0000

good angles...

Re: Keep Eugene Weird

Motorhomes — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:41:05 -0000

i will be really able to capture great spots with such a good camera in hand...

Re: Airstream Couch Redo

RV Ratings — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:33:54 -0000

oh im lovin the sofa...

Re: Father’s Day and 5 months on the road

wanderingblonde — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:33:49 -0000

Just found your blog. I wish I had an Airstream but it's all good. I have two dogs with me in my 30' Dutchmen and I have to agree, it would be very lonely without them. Oh, yeah that joint in Bellevue, Trailer Inns, it really does suck.

Re: 2 strokes and powerstrokes

Kyle — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 10:12:11 -0000

I think the perception is that a scooter is just a step up from bicycle, meaning it doesn't require much more protection than if you were on a bike. Again, it's just a perception. A motorcycle suddenly seems a bit extreme to most. But as you pointed out, scooters can reach motorcycle speeds. And on city streets, where there are lots of cars/traffic and you don't usually get over 45mph, a scooter, a motorcycle and even a pedal-powered bicycle all share the same safety risk. It's insane to just hop on anyone of these things with just shorts and a pair of flip-flops.

Re: Backyard

chromenomad — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:05:32 -0000

The RV park itself is called "Saratoga Springs" but yeah, the city itself is just Saratoga, CA.

Re: Backyard

Zeke — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 18:03:59 -0000

It's just Saratoga, Saratoga Springs is back east somewhere. Glad you enjoyed your stay, it is a very nice area, I did not know if had an RV park.

Re: Third roommate

EricaJoy — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 02:32:02 -0000

Obligatory EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEKKKK!

Re: Airstream Couch Redo

EricaJoy — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 03:52:58 -0000

Oooo classy (said with old school jersey lady accent). It looks like an actual apartment. Win.

Meanwhile, you need to get some commenting improvement going on with your blog. Disqus is a good add-on for that. :)

Re: Diesel disasters

Stefan — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:28:36 -0000

This is why I love old engines, no faffing about with computers and smog crap :)

Re: There are worse places to be.

DanG — Tue, 12 May 2009 15:42:03 -0000

OK...that's slightly better than the RV park in Bellevue. Take away the scenic view and the privacy and they seem the same.

Re: Breakage

suzanne — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:09:30 -0000

scary dude!

Re: A guy walks into a bar..

dru — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 08:55:42 -0000

This is my favorite "find" of yours yet. Best post.

Re: San Francisco Part 3: Nightlife

Joe — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:56:16 -0000

You are eclipsing the IHOP adventure.

Re: Airstream Lessons

munimula — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:43:00 -0000

regarding hot water heater, i highly recommend the Lightning Rod for Water Heaters. see...

http://www.campingworld.com/sh...

it will pay for itself inside of a month. no more propane required to heat your water.

enjoying your blog!

Re: Equipment

Yancy — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 22:04:59 -0000

Where the hell are the pictures? It's all, like, thoughts and words and shit. For the main "equipment" page, I'd expect tons of pics to go with your description. Truck interior, trailer interior, laptop harness.

No good things!

Re: Airstream Lessons

chromenomad — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:14:24 -0000

Thanks -- I'm sitting on the seat by the door as I write this, and yes, it's horrible. My current plan is to buy a few adustable legs and unhook the table from the wall to lower it; I think that would make things better for the time being. Long term I think this will need to be turned into a proper workspace with a good chair, though.

Re: Airstream Lessons

Ron Eubanks — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:11:36 -0000

I have had the same random problems with my water heater (when it rains, or there is a heavy fog). I have used a hair dryer to dry things off, and it fired up. I changed the circuit board, but that didn't cure it. I have cleaned all the contacts, and it still happens occasionally. I called Atwood and the tech basically couldn't provide any assistance, so I am still searching for a cure.

You are correct about the dinette seating....the seat nearest the door is (was) terribly uncomfortable. I removed that seat, and the dinette.....replaced with a leather recliner and folding table from Camping World. If you would like pictures, drop me an note. We have an '08 25 FB SE.

BTW, nice Blog!

Re: Sanborn County Park

chromenomad — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:24:44 -0000

We're actually still staying in Saratoga Springs, the entrance to which is only about 200 feet away from the trailhead in Sanborn. (And given the poor reviews of Sanborn's camping facilities, I can't imagine why anybody wouldn't just stay in Saratoga Springs instead..)

In my experience, usually the RV length limit does not including the tow vehicle, as long as the place has parking nearby (which almost every place does). I took this into consideration when I got the 28, as on the various airstream forums they mentioned sticking with the 28 or smaller if you plan on doing any camping in state parks.

Re: Sanborn County Park

Jack Hornbeck — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 08:08:33 -0000

Enjoying your postings. We too have a 28' CCD and have not had any experience yet with state and federal parks. Noticed that Sanborn park limits RV length to 30 feet, so I assume in using these parks that the accepted length is less the tow vehicle?

Good luck.

Re: Airstream Lessons

chromenomad — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:38:47 -0000

Thanks for the tip! I've never actually had the unit serviced since I bought it from the previous owner (though he had just had it fully serviced, so who knows) -- I'll bring this up next month when I take it in. Good to know.

Re: Airstream Lessons

Dennis Watermann — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 08:26:28 -0000

You should look into getting the entire rotating assembly balanced - your clothing should NOT wind up on the floor at the end of the day - also, run the minimum amount of air pressure in the tires as called for by the tire manufacturer spreadsheets.

Good camping - hope you find the problems causing your OTR vibrations.

Re: Water Woes

Darren — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:48:19 -0000

...or you could just shower outside.
Do Airstreams float? Hopefully you won't have to find out.