If only I could have the beginning credits scrolling and music playing from Starwars.
After owning 4 vintage coaches since November 2006, we have finally brought home a trailer that will work well in ALL aspects for us. We needed modernization in appliances and systems, working air conditioning, holding tanks, and LP service. As pretty as our 56 Caravanner was, it wasn't made for Missouri camping.
Major props to Airhog1 (Gene Morris), and Airstream of Arkansas for making this deal happen.
A coworker and I drove down to A of A on Friday morning to take delivery. We had planned to stay overnight to test all the systems. I received an email around 5:45 PM that the Caravanner was going to get picked up this weekend, and I needed to be home to get it ready. We left Searcy, AR at around 7 PM and dropped the tongue jack at my home around 315 AM.
I am exhausted since Collin woke us up at 6:30. No word from the shipping company yet to get the Caravanner, and I am starting to get upset about my LONG LONG drive for nothing last night if they change plans.
The trip was ....well exhausting to say the least. We left Arkansas at 7PM and drove almost exclusively at night. The truck has a 5.3 liter V-8 in it so it had plenty of power. Tow/Haul mode is nice, but still had to take it off cruise control as it was gear hunting on larger or longer climbs.
The WD hitch kept us level, and the friction sway worked fine. I guess the combination of single axle, and only 1/2 truck produced some springing on bumps or rail tracks.
I need to camp as much as possible before Jan 08 when the warranty expires.
I guess the combination of single axle, and only 1/2 truck produced some springing on bumps or rail tracks.
Nobody can help the seams on aging concrete highways. I don't know what deformation takes place, but everybody's tow bucks on certain PITA roads. I have seen some highways where they've milled a foot or so forward and back of the seam that works wonders! Otherwise asphalt overlays are a welcome respite!
Glad I could play a small part in helping you find an Airstream...
It was great meeting Steve and Nick (Steve's co-worker) yesterday...two young men who are serving their country well in the military...my hats off to you both of you...
A big THANK YOU for doing what you do to keep our country FREE!!!
Steve, it was a pleasure dealing with you over the past few months...I hope Amy and Colin love their new Airstream! Can't wait to meet them in Branson!!!
Steve-
Congratulations on the new trailer. See is a real beauty!
A much better deal then the 61FC in AZ.
It is a great looking unit, but the price is nuts!
Wow Steve, great looking trailer, you finally pulled the trigger and went big. Well, not BIG, but you know what I mean. I hope you enjoy and use it a lot.
Congrats!
Dave
Nice looking trailer Steve. And TV as well. The combination will look good sitting in a campground - often I hope.
It's nice to see you are into a trailer that works for your type of camping. You could go to the local humane society/SPCA and rescue a dog if the one you were going to get is gone. That would be an outstanding way to commemorate your new trailer......
Take care, and get out and camp the heck out of that thing.
Barry
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