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cosmotini · 02-17-2004, 08:11 PM

After a few delays due to weather and work commitments, we were able to pick up our 2004 28' CCD International!
Everyone is very excited and anxious to use it.

Ain't it pretty?!!!!

Big Dee · 02-17-2004, 08:18 PM

She is so gorgeous!! Congrats!!! Is that the best feeling or what, having that on the back of your Durango? I guess it is too cold to go for an overnighter?

Well, I am proud to say it is my turn now! I get to pick up my new 30' Classic tomorrow. But I get to take her straight to the coast and play all weekend! Won't be able to sleep much tonight.

whistler · 02-17-2004, 08:23 PM

Congrats. A/S looks really nice. Just have to ask. That SUV gotta hemi? Good luck with your new A/S. Enjoy it, life's too short.

whistler

Silvertwinkie · 02-17-2004, 08:31 PM

Very, very nice!

I sent you a PM...you should try to make the midwest rally in June....

http://www.airforums.com/forum...=midwest+rally

Eric

cosmotini · 02-17-2004, 08:36 PM

Yes! It's the 5.7 litre Hemi they put in this year. Thanks.

Eric, we're going to try and go. I went to the web site earlier to print the registration form but was not getting through. Will try again tormorrow.

Silvertwinkie · 02-17-2004, 08:38 PM

Great...I'd love to see the Hemi and the CCD in person....nice combo-- looks really sharp!

Eric

Porky Pig · 02-17-2004, 09:18 PM

cosmotini ... beautiful package .. very nice ... Congrats!

wildcat455 · 02-17-2004, 09:56 PM

I love that combo.. been looking hard at the new Durango.. I may make that pic my screen saver . Post a drive/tow report after your first long trip.

idahosafari · 02-17-2004, 10:05 PM

What a beautiful rig!!! Congratulations!!!!

- Charlie

cosmotini · 02-17-2004, 10:16 PM

61overlander,

Will do! I only towed about 75 miles total to bring it home and take to storage. I've never towed ANYTHING before but I was comfortable with the way the combination felt. I never felt underpowered or had any problems on Interstate with tractor/trailers passing, etc. I posted some additional pics in my album.

**jcanavera** · 02-17-2004, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Silvertwinkie
Very, very nice!

I sent you a PM...you should try to make the midwest rally in June....
Eric

Well we are going to have a fairly nice contingent of new trailers. Anyone considering a new unit should come. You will see the them all. From Bambi, Internationals, Safaris, and Classics.

Jack

Silvertwinkie · 02-18-2004, 05:45 AM

Cosmotini.......

I forgot to ask one thing and also noticed something in one of your pics.

First, did you buy from the local dealer in Gilman?

Second in the picture below, I noticed that although the Durango is level, the coach is a bit propped back. Are the weight bars attached? If so, you might try one less link. This might make the car a bit lower, but will level out the coach and place all the weight on both axles rather than a bit more of the weight on the rear axle....just a suggestion.

Eric

Silvertwinkie · 02-18-2004, 05:47 AM

Ok, the link is too small, so here is a link to the photo I'm talkin about.

http://www.airstreamphotos.com/photo...cat=500&page=1

Eric

sander17 · 02-18-2004, 05:55 AM

Cosmotini,
Beautiful rig. We love our Hemi when towing. Only one question: What is that brown surface under the trees in your photo? Everywhere I look there is over a foot of this nasty white stuff. AAArrrrggghhh! When is spring going to arrive??????????

**jcanavera** · 02-18-2004, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Silvertwinkie
Cosmotini.......
First, did you buy from the local dealer in Gilman?

Second in the picture below, I noticed that although the Durango is level, the coach is a bit propped back. Are the weight bars attached? If so, you might try one less link. This might make the car a bit lower, but will level out the coach and place all the weight on both axles rather than a bit more of the weight on the rear axle....just a suggestion.

Eric

Looks like this picture was taken at Bill Thomas' dealership in St. Louis. First glance I would think also that it might be one link to high also. Bill's spots there are pretty level.

Sometimes one link is almost too much. I had this issue with my Safari and my half ton van. With fuel tank full on the van the trailer had a very slight nose down attitude although as the fuel tank emptied that difference would go away. If I dropped an additional link to make thinks perfect, I'd end up in a slight nose up attitude once the fuel level dropped. It was very minor and many folks probably wouldn't notice it....but I did.

Looks like you might have an Equal-i-zer Hitch which if so requires a different adjustment since it doesn't use lifting chains. I know Bill sells more Equal-i-zers than Reese's. Hopefully Leroy went over this with you during his orientation with you.

Jack

Chuck · 02-18-2004, 08:01 AM

SA-WEET!!

Gotta love that "Patriot Blue". Like it so much, I bought a truck of the same color! (see photo album) But alas, it does not have a hemi

Oh, well...maybe the next one.

and speaking of that, what's the rear-end on the Durango? I can't remember exactly what I read about the tow ratings on the new one's w/ hemi, etc, but it is considerably larger than that of my half-ton pickup. Wonder what the towing nazi's will have to say about this, though....

anyway, congrats on your new aquisitions.

hohne · 02-18-2004, 08:03 AM

Very Very Nice! You should get lots of enjoyment out of your setup!

I look foward to seeing it in June!

Rob

gklott · 02-18-2004, 09:00 AM

Very nice! Looks grand with your Durango.

Did you experience any wind stability issues with passing trucks, etc.? How did that feel?

Enjoy.

73/gus

joshua32064 · 02-18-2004, 09:09 AM

Congrats on the new unit! It looks great. I hope that you really enjoy the truck and the CCD!

crazylev · 02-18-2004, 10:28 AM

Cosmo....

What a rig!!! Beautiful interior. And it looks like the next few days in ILL. are going to be springlike....so go camping!

Best wishes.

Jonathan