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03-25-2009, 07:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2008 25' Safari
Jasper
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 107
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Just Picked Up Our New Airstream
We've been members of the Airforums for almost 5 years, and we finally bought an Airstream! She's a 25' Safari Aft Bedroom, with the sofa and fold out table in front. We've owned a 28 ft Starcraft that had a front sofa and slideout dinette. Dee decided she would rather have the sofa than the dinette.
We were visiting my Mom in Venice, the first week of March, and stopped by the little Bates lot to look at Airstreams. It was love at first site! Now we have our silver wedding anniversary present a little early.
What a difference towing the Safari vs the Starcraft. We never took many trips with the Starcraft because Dee was terrified every time a truck would nearly blast us off the road. With the Airstream, she did half the driving coming back from Florida to our home north of Atlanta. We took
some state highways from Perry, GA northward to avoid the Atlanta freeways. We did venture onto I75 for several miles, and the trucks
didn't budge the Safari. Our Tow Vehicle is an 03 Chevy Suburban.
We used the movie feature of our digital camera to take pictures of the hitch hookup. We decided to go with the Reese Strait Line after reading all of the great information on this site about hitches. When we couldn't remember whether to use the 4th or 5th link, we had to look it up on the camera.
We are looking forward to taking a lot of trips with Hazel (named after
Dee's grandmother).
Paul & Dee Kirby
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03-25-2009, 07:41 AM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle
Congratulations on your new baby! Thanks for the pictures. Safe travels.
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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03-25-2009, 07:41 AM
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Rivet Master 
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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Congratulations! We went from a small Starcraft to a 20' Airstream. Even though the Airstream is 1500 pounds heavier than the Starcraft, it tows better and we get better gas mileage.
Enjoy your new toy!
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03-25-2009, 08:32 AM
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Tramp Streamer
Commercial Member
1995 28' Excella
Artist
, at Large
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 2,002
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A good time
Congrats Paul and Dee!
She's a beauty.
You took your time and what a great time to buy an Airstream.
Now get out there and use it 
Michael
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03-25-2009, 09:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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Congrats on the new addition to your family. You learn well. I was on the Fourm's also before purchasing our vintage Airstream. I had already purchased a hitch for a enclosed car trailer and then didnt buy it but kept the hitch. It also is a straight line Reese/DrawTite. My wife HATES interstates,so we also travel alot of back roads and we meet the big trucks with not even a wiggle.
We learned everything we know Right here on the forums.
Enjoy!
Roger
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F350 CREWCAB SW LONG BED
7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel
1977 27ft OVERLANDER
KA8LMQ
AIR # 22336 TAC- OH-7
May your roads be straight and smooth and may you always have a tailwind!
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03-25-2009, 10:07 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2008 22' Sport
Lemon Grove
, California
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 87
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What a beautiful new Airstream! Congratulations... and enjoy
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03-25-2009, 11:22 AM
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WBCCI 11067 WDCU
1986 25' Sovereign
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 198
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Congratulations on your new Stream. Why avoid Atlanta highways  . We are lucky to live right off 285 in Dunwoody so our trip through Atlanta is usually pretty easy. But, I admit I am white nuckle until I see Atlanta in my rear view mirror.
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Chris Keysor
WBCCI 11067
1986 Sovereign 25' CB
2007 Chevy Silverado 1500
2007 Toyota Land Cruiser
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03-25-2009, 11:45 AM
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Halimer
2006 25' Classic
New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 244
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Congratulations! We have the same layout in our 2006 25' Classic. We love the configuration.
Mark
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03-25-2009, 12:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 543
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Congratulations on your new baby - she's a beauty!
Safe Streamin!
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Steve & Susan
WBCCI# 03876
AIR# 6511
2005 28' CCD, 2011 Sierra 5.3L, Equal-I-Zer
Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
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03-25-2009, 12:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari SS SE
Livermore
, California
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 45
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Beautiful!
What a wonderful Silver Anniversary Gift to each other!
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03-25-2009, 02:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Willoughby
, Ohio
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 543
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I forgot to mention this before - one thing to prepare yourself for, seriously - that first scratch/dent/scrape/ will KILL you no matter where it is, inside or out.
I get really torqued whenever a new car gets one - the first one in our AS almost brought me to tears! I hope it never happens to you, but you should prepare nonetheless - especially since Hazel is a brand new TT.
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Steve & Susan
WBCCI# 03876
AIR# 6511
2005 28' CCD, 2011 Sierra 5.3L, Equal-I-Zer
Empty Nesters - spending our money on OURSELVES for a change!
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03-25-2009, 03:48 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1963 24' Tradewind
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 360
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I also went from starcraft to Airstream, and haven't looked back.
Congrats!!
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03-25-2009, 04:10 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2001 25' Safari
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 299
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Congratulations! Nice looking trailer. If I thought I could give up the dinette, that model would be a serious contender. Enjoy!
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Gary & Debbie
2001 Safari 25 SS
2011 Chevy Traverse 3.6L AWD • Hensley • DirecLink • McKesh
Set-up by Can-Am RV
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04-05-2009, 06:58 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari
Newport
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 72
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Congrats, we have the same rig.
We just bought ours which is identical to yours 2008 25B, and will pick it up next week. I shopped only days, but have lusted for an AS for thirty years since my Dad owned one in the 70's.
We got the layout and the deal we really wanted, and because the 09's are in now, the dealer was movin em out at almost cost if not a bit less(if you believe that.) We're extremely happy, and can't wait to have it in our driveway. Better yet, we can't wait to be camping in it.
So as they say; "great minds think alike." Happy to be a member of this forum and the AS owners fraternity.
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04-05-2009, 07:13 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Fond du Lac
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 396
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Congrats on the new wheels. Enjoy.
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Rich
2010 43' Newmar Dutch Aire
formerly 2006 34' Classic
Changing the World One Child at a Time
www.compassion.com
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