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09-07-2013, 04:11 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Campbell
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
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Drooling over Airstreams
Hi. I've been bitten by the Airstream bug. Unfortunately, DH doesn't retire for several years yet, and we have no place to park a rig to use for vacations.
We looked at a dealer's last weekend. If it was just me and the dog, we would soooo have a 16-ft. Sport and be headed down the road right now.
In the meantime, I'm soaking up information.
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09-07-2013, 04:14 PM
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Rivet Master  
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Welcome aboard. Keep reading, there is a tremendous amount of information here on all vintages of Airstream products and lots of accessories.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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09-07-2013, 04:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 28' International
Olympia
, Washington
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 773
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mykabyka
Hi. I've been bitten by the Airstream bug. Unfortunately, DH doesn't retire for several years yet, and we have no place to park a rig to use for vacations.
We looked at a dealer's last weekend. If it was just me and the dog, we would soooo have a 16-ft. Sport and be headed down the road right now.
In the meantime, I'm soaking up information.
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You can find a place to park it. I have to store mine. Not a problem.
Next objection. We have a solution.
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2014 Ram 2500 CTD
Pro Pride
Centramatics
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09-07-2013, 05:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Drool on! Wash immediately to minimize corrosion.
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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09-07-2013, 05:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1978 28' Ambassador
Pella
, Iowa
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 27
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Parking
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Originally Posted by mykabyka
Hi. I've been bitten by the Airstream bug. Unfortunately, DH doesn't retire for several years yet, and we have no place to park a rig to use for vacations.
We looked at a dealer's last weekend. If it was just me and the dog, we would soooo have a 16-ft. Sport and be headed down the road right now.
In the meantime, I'm soaking up information.
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I have room in my driveway you could park it there. LOL
Welcome!
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09-07-2013, 05:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
Vintage Kin Owner
Bad Axe
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
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Welcome and good luck finding the "right" Airstream. ( Wait, they all are the right one)
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2012 30' International Serenity
1947 Spartan Manor
2005 28' Safari LS - traded
1977 31' International Sovereign - sold
2012 Ford F250 Superduty Crewcab
WBCCI# 1007 Air#2158
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09-07-2013, 06:12 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daveswenson
You can find a place to park it. I have to store mine. Not a problem.
Next objection. We have a solution.
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Same here. Mine is stored on a farm about 25 miles from my house. Not keeping it at the house is not an issue.
Go on. You know you want to.
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09-07-2013, 06:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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For your next vacation rent one. Much cheaper and convenient than ownership for limited use. And you'll learn what model you really need, if any.
Airstream2GO
doug
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09-07-2013, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
1972 23' Safari
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,356
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
For your next vacation rent one. Much cheaper and convenient than ownership for limited use. And you'll learn what model you really need, if any.
Airstream2GO
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Aluminitus is a bad disease and you are showing symptoms of it. The only cure will be to jump in and do your dream. This is the place to learn. Look on the rally page and find the nearest one to you. There you can get face to face with some nice trailers and all you need to know.
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09-08-2013, 06:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mykabyka
Hi. I've been bitten by the Airstream bug. Unfortunately, DH doesn't retire for several years yet, and we have no place to park a rig to use for vacations.
We looked at a dealer's last weekend. If it was just me and the dog, we would soooo have a 16-ft. Sport and be headed down the road right now.
In the meantime, I'm soaking up information.
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Not clear as to what you are looking for. Newer, older, you say 16 foot. I suggest looking at as many as you can, newer, older. Condition of some of the older units is quite good and you could do real well buying one of those. We did and are happy for it. Right floor plan, right length, interior design all contribute to a long lasting happy ownership. Not saying the friends of Airstreams you will meet on the road, Super!
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 Bill and Janice, We're lovin' it! (Airstreaming)
Airdreamers
WBCCI #8880
AIR #41310
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09-08-2013, 01:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Campbell
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by daveswenson
You can find a place to park it. I have to store mine. Not a problem.
Next objection. We have a solution.
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I should have specified, a "free" place to store it. We're in a townhouse with limited parking.
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09-08-2013, 01:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Campbell
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by denmcd
I have room in my driveway you could park it there. LOL
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Thanks, but you're a little far away!
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09-08-2013, 01:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Campbell
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RichHog
Aluminitus is a bad disease and you are showing symptoms of it. The only cure will be to jump in and do your dream. This is the place to learn. Look on the rally page and find the nearest one to you. There you can get face to face with some nice trailers and all you need to know.
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Aack! I never even thought of going to a rally to look and talk.
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09-08-2013, 01:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Campbell
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by airdreamers
Not clear as to what you are looking for. Newer, older, you say 16 foot. I suggest looking at as many as you can, newer, older. Condition of some of the older units is quite good and you could do real well buying one of those. We did and are happy for it. Right floor plan, right length, interior design all contribute to a long lasting happy ownership. Not saying the friends of Airstreams you will meet on the road, Super!
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the 16 foot one would be for just me and the dog, while DH keeps working to support my Airstream habit. He objects to that idea, for some reason.
We think what we'll eventually get will be about 25 feet, with twin beds. 25 because anything bigger might problematic in National Parks, and anything smaller might be too little to live in full time. Twin beds for the storage space.
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09-08-2013, 01:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Campbell
, California
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dkottum
For your next vacation rent one. Much cheaper and convenient than ownership for limited use. And you'll learn what model you really need, if any.
Airstream2GO
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Thinking about this!
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