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AirsDream · 07-02-2009, 07:49 AM

Congratulations on your new machine and welcome again to the Forums. Every trip teaches you something new. I'd recommend four things:

First, make up a departure checklist and a arrival checklist. That will help you not to overlook some basic action that is important.

Second, get a "journal" book and keep a logbook of trip experiences, learnings, settings, etc. That will help you remember things like, "now, when was it I repacked those bearings?" and "now, when did we repalcde the smoke alarm batteries?"- and it will provide some smiles later when you look back at some of the newbie goofs you will inevitably do.

Third, go to a rally. Folks there will know a lot about Airstreams and can help you with little quirks if you will take the time to ask.

And finally, take your time ... you will get in less trouble if you take things slow and easy for a while and thus have a chance to think through actions before you take them.

Good luck, and enjoy!

Airhog1 · 07-02-2009, 08:44 AM

Glad to see you guys made it home safe and sound.

Keep us posted on your travels!!!

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extiger · 07-02-2009, 12:48 PM

I second the suggestion to keep a journal. My wife writes about every trip in the journal. It is amazing how much you forget until you look back on the funny experiences. Like the time we picked up some take out food, and didn't think about it when we both got out to examine campsites. Our dog who stayed in the truck had a very tasty meal and we were left with crumbs. We both agree that it enhances the whole experience.

We also maintain a list while camping of anything we need to purchase, replace, etc and then work down the list after we get back home.

COArgosy78 · 07-02-2009, 12:59 PM

So nice to hear about a "good" experience with an AS dealer!! Kudos to you Airhog1!!!!and keep up that good work. We get down that way on occasion w/family in Austin, Tx, maybe we will bring our pride and joy sometime and visit you.

Congrats Bluei. on your new acquisition. Bet you've been sitting in her alot even at home!!??

Airhog1 · 07-02-2009, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by COArgosy78

maybe we will bring our pride and joy sometime and visit you.

Come on down and see us...you can even stay on our lot a night or two!!!

G

Craig Schrader · 07-02-2009, 02:58 PM

Gene,

I can envision a Rally in the field behind the service shop!!!
Thanks again for everything, I am sure you will hear from me soon with more questions.

tksbaskets · 07-02-2009, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by AirsDream

Congratulations on your new machine and welcome again to the Forums. Every trip teaches you something new. I'd recommend four things:

First, make up a departure checklist and a arrival checklist. That will help you not to overlook some basic action that is important.

Second, get a "journal" book and keep a logbook of trip experiences, learnings, settings, etc. That will help you remember things like, "now, when was it I repacked those bearings?" and "now, when did we repalcde the smoke alarm batteries?"- and it will provide some smiles later when you look back at some of the newbie goofs you will inevitably do.

Third, go to a rally. Folks there will know a lot about Airstreams and can help you with little quirks if you will take the time to ask.

And finally, take your time ... you will get in less trouble if you take things slow and easy for a while and thus have a chance to think through actions before you take them.

Good luck, and enjoy!

Glad you are home safe and sound and have that first trip under your belts!

AirsDream, Do you have a departure and arrival checklist you could share with the newbies here?

I'll have to dig out my journal. Good idea!

AirsDream · 07-03-2009, 06:45 AM

My checklist is pretty simple, and was written to cover some "goofs" I've done! I'll attach it in Word form (if I can figure out how to do that!) ... it has both a departure and arrival list, and I keep a bunch of them inside the cover of my "logbook."

Ryanh

blueiwahine · 07-03-2009, 09:13 AM

Thanks Airsdream for the checklist.

Airhog1 · 07-03-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig Schrader

Gene,

I can envision a Rally in the field behind the service shop!!!
Thanks again for everything, I am sure you will hear from me soon with more questions.

We have thought about that on several different occasions...have to talk with the city to see if we can get that done!

G