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04-10-2018, 02:12 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 429
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Finally!!
New to TT. With retirement this summer and after many, many months of researching SOBs (especially videos), we did it!
We selected our 2018 Airstream 23CB International Serenity last Friday from Patrick at Colonial Airstream. Class operation!
Pickup and orientation will be on April 25. I feel like a new father again!
This is gonna be fun!
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04-10-2018, 02:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,140
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Congratulations! We found the Colonial team to be very good to work with - before, during and after our purchase.
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"A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving." - Lao Tzu
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04-10-2018, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,668
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Congratulations! You will love the trailer and the people.
Al
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2002 Classic 30 Slideout -S/OS #004
2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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04-10-2018, 02:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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Congrats! Colonial will give you a good orientation to your new Airstream.
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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04-10-2018, 02:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 28' International
Sioux Falls
, SD
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 576
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Congratulations on your new life and your new adventure !
We wish you many happy miles.
Dan and Tamara
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2016 Int. Signature 28' w/ ProPride 3P-1400 Hitch
Mich. LTX w/ 16" Sendels, Centramatics
2017 Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel, CG1800 Bed slide, Leer topper
Better to live one day a lion than a lifetime a sheep. Camp hard, camp often
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04-10-2018, 02:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Do post some pictures--around here if no pictures, it "didn't happen"--Grin...
Congratulations!
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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04-10-2018, 03:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 429
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmkrum
Do post some pictures--around here if no pictures, it "didn't happen"--Grin...
Congratulations!
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Oh, for sure the camera will be out.
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04-10-2018, 03:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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For your later use, photograph and video as much of the walk-through process and explanations of systems when you take delivery. You will not remember everything...
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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04-10-2018, 03:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 429
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmkrum
For your later use, photograph and video as much of the walk-through process and explanations of systems when you take delivery. You will not remember everything...
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Great suggestion. Thank you.
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04-10-2018, 03:42 PM
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4 Rivet Member
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New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2017
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Patrick said to plan on sleeping over in their compound. Anybody do this? How did you do meals? Any suggestions are much appreciated.
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04-10-2018, 03:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,140
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eagletoo
Patrick said to plan on sleeping over in their compound. Anybody do this? How did you do meals? Any suggestions are much appreciated.
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We didn't stay, both because it wasn't offered and we needed to get back to FL. It was also December and pretty cold. If we had stayed, and if we knew what we know now, we would have probably brought some food in a cooler that we could move to the refrigerator and use to exercise the stove/oven/microwave. You could also just go out to eat and come back to the trailer.
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04-10-2018, 03:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Congrats to the new parent(s).
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04-10-2018, 03:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eagletoo
Patrick said to plan on sleeping over in their compound. Anybody do this? How did you do meals? Any suggestions are much appreciated.
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Its a good idea to do so. It gives you a chance to exercise the systems, review what you learned, and ask questions the next morning. Highly recommended...
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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04-10-2018, 04:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' Classic
Lorton
, Virginia
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 689
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eagletoo
Patrick said to plan on sleeping over in their compound. Anybody do this? How did you do meals? Any suggestions are much appreciated.
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Yes, it is expected of you to stay the night at Colonial. The point is to test out EVERY system, every electrical outlet, check for plumbing leaks, use EVERY appliance, look under and behind every cabinet for leaks, wiring issues, crushed duct work.
I found MANY issues that needed repair.
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04-10-2018, 04:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 28' International
Sioux Falls
, SD
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 576
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Do not be in a rush.
Take the time to test the unit as much as you can. You won't be sorry you did!
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2016 Int. Signature 28' w/ ProPride 3P-1400 Hitch
Mich. LTX w/ 16" Sendels, Centramatics
2017 Ram 2500 4x4 Diesel, CG1800 Bed slide, Leer topper
Better to live one day a lion than a lifetime a sheep. Camp hard, camp often
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04-10-2018, 04:29 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 429
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Zybane
Yes, it is expected of you to stay the night at Colonial. The point is to test out EVERY system, every electrical outlet, check for plumbing leaks, use EVERY appliance, look under and behind every cabinet for leaks, wiring issues, crushed duct work.
I found MANY issues that needed repair.
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Sounds close to an “all nighter” with flashlight and screw gun in hand.
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04-10-2018, 06:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,291
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Hello and welcome to the Airstream community. You can tell from the posts that folks are happy for you and offer some pretty good advice. There is a lot to learn about traveling with an Airstream.
One thing to check is the battery. It is not uncommon for a new battery to be "ruined" due to being completely discharged by sitting on a sales lot for many weeks. Sometimes these fully discharged batteries are toast. Maybe your dealer can perform a battery load test, or confirm you will not have problems with the battery on your first trip. Your new Airstream will want a "battery tender" or some trickle charging system while in storage.
Here is a photo of my new, old Airstream, a 1975 Overlander 27'. Not near as nice as your new one. Airstreams last a very long time and hold their value quite well. At least in this market.
David
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04-10-2018, 08:18 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 429
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbj216
Hello and welcome to the Airstream community. You can tell from the posts that folks are happy for you and offer some pretty good advice. There is a lot to learn about traveling with an Airstream.
One thing to check is the battery. It is not uncommon for a new battery to be "ruined" due to being completely discharged by sitting on a sales lot for many weeks. Sometimes these fully discharged batteries are toast. Maybe your dealer can perform a battery load test, or confirm you will not have problems with the battery on your first trip. Your new Airstream will want a "battery tender" or some trickle charging system while in storage.
Here is a photo of my new, old Airstream, a 1975 Overlander 27'. Not near as nice as your new one. Airstreams last a very long time and hold their value quite well. At least in this market.
David
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10-4 on the battery tip. Thank you for sharing. You guys and gals are so unselfish guiding new buyers like myself. I’m honored to be in your company.
Bruce
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04-10-2018, 08:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 30' Classic
Omaha
, Nebraska
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 59
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We bought our 2005 Classic back in 2009 from a private party. But I have purchased a number of parts from Colonial. And I have always been treated professionally and honestly. In fact, we ordered a part while in Florida and they mistakenly shipped the part to our home in Omaha. When I called to check on the status of the part and they recognized their error, they sent us another new part to Florida via overnight delivery for no charge. Since then I have purchased several parts from them, including a new microwave. I would drive to NJ if I was in the market for a new AS. But with regular maintenance Airstreams will last years and years and thousands upon thousands of miles.
Congratulations on the new TT. (Oh ... one disadvantage of owning an AS, you will not be able to travel "under the radar". People will be approaching you all the time and commenting about your TT.)
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04-10-2018, 09:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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Quote:
Originally Posted by eagletoo
10-4 on the battery tip. Thank you for sharing. You guys and gals are so unselfish guiding new buyers like myself. I’m honored to be in your company.
Bruce
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Congratulations on your new Airstream! Glad to have you with us.
Dan
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