Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Info & Discussion Forum

Thanks Sam,
Mine has the handle operated latch as you describe. I think this is a latch alignment issue. I have to lift up on the door slightly to get the latch catch to line up properly with the strike plate cutout. I seem to recall the Norcold hinges in my 92 Coachman were adjustable but these don't appear to be. I may have to try shimming them to correct the alignment.

Just picked it up yesterday (2002 24RB) so spent the entire day just looking it over and getting familiar with it. First outing is in 5 days to a local campground for 3 days just to get used to it. After 40 years of Vintage Airstreams I finally grew up. We'll maybe not, but that's another story. The coach is in imaculate condition thanks to the original owners, but I'll be looking to do some updates in the future.

Tahoe wrote:Just picked it up yesterday (2002 24RB) so spent the entire day just looking it over and getting familiar with it. First outing is in 5 days to a local campground for 3 days just to get used to it. After 40 years of Vintage Airstreams I finally grew up. We'll maybe not, but that's another story. The coach is in imaculate condition thanks to the original owners, but I'll be looking to do some updates in the future.

We're still moving into ours... should be finished today!

Russ, my Airforum number is 2053. I gave up Airstreams about ten years ago, but I still go to the Moraine View, IL forums rally as often as I can. My last AS was a 34' tri-axle... but I've had six or seven of them over twenty years including an '85 325 moho. I got tired of working on them. I wanted an RV I could just take places.

We left on Wednesday and got home Friday for our 1st summer trip. I'm so proud of myself. I drove her both to and back home (around 125 miles) I know it's not like driving to Yellowstone but it's a start.. I had never driven her before. I think Curt enjoyed me driving because he pulled a cold beer out of the frig (now thinking back was he trusting me or was it liquid courage) I must give hime strokes for being so brave. I also did most of the set up. I'm going to the rally a day or 2 before Curt so I needed to know how to hook things up. Curt's comment was "I'll keep my phone on".. I think I did pretty good although if I need a little help I may be asking one of you for assistance ...

Jo

I now have upgraded the bathroom with Smart Tile!

I also have spent the last 2 weeks detailing the outside - BarKeepers Friend to remove stains, Meguiar's One Step Compound to remove chalking, followed by Zep Wet Look Floor Finish for the roof, cabover and back. The sides looked good without the floor finish. Very pleased with how it looks now.

Leaving Wednesday for 4 nights at Douthat State Park in Virginia with a friend and our 6 dogs! No cell signal, but 4500 acres with a 50 acre lake and 43 miles of trails.

Bonnie,

Your bathroom update looks fabulous! Have fun on your outing.

Mary

Bonnie

Your bathroom looks great. I can't wait to use some smart tile to enhance our coach. Looking at yours makes me want to get it done immediately !!

Jo

Yesterday, I retired from General Dynamics after 34 years in shipbuilding as a mechanical engineer. For my 1st post retirement project, I decided to tackle the dull faded gel coat on the Born Free. We went to Home Depot and bought a gallon of Zep heavy traffic floor polish, a stiff bristle brush that will fit on a paint roller handle, some microfiber rags, and a Mr Clean Magic Eraser. I scrubber her down with the brush and just water. I had planned to use some type of cleaner, but the water and brush seemed to do the trick. Once clean, I applied 2 coats of Zeps. What a difference. I plan to do 2 more coats tomorrow. Senior management advises me that my 2nd project is to mow the lawn.

Congratulations on your retirement. Love every minute. And the coach looks great.

Well it took several days of spare time but i replaced the original water heater with an electric and propane atwood model. New one starts up instantly on gas. Much better than the hit or miss with the old one. The hardest part of the change out is crawling under the bed area and working in the compartment while laying on the floor making the gas, electric and water connections.

Replaced the chassis battery and fixed the hook up on the house batteries. And drove it to storage after a wonderful homecoming rally.

Have you converted Rover's generator compartment back to housing a generator?

Bonnie, We still have the inverter/charger and are not planning to put in a generator.

We took it for a short 'spur of the moment' 2 night trip through the western mountains and lakes region of the state (Maine). We left home about 2 PM Monday, spent the night at Mount Blue State Park in Weld (about 3 hours from home). On Wednesday, we travelled a 15 mile dirt road over to Coos Canyon in Byron. From there we traveled up Route 17 (designated a National Scenic By-Way) across the 'Height of Land' overlooking Mooselookmeguntic Lake, and on up to Rangely Lake. We then took Route 16 west into New Hampshire, then back into Maine on Route 26 down through Grafton Notch State Park to Bethel. From Bethel we travelled down to Naples and spent the night at Sebago Lake State Park, travelling back home Wednesday morning.

Awesome photos and the BF looks great. Sounds like you guys had a wonderful get-away.

Thank you so much for sharing.