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10-17-2007, 02:33 AM
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New Member
1999 19' Bambi
Pacifica
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1
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New Bambi owners
We just made a 7000 mile plus round trip from California to Minnesota to pick up our (new to us) 1999 19 foot Bambi and had a really great trip back across the northern states including a week long stay in Yellowstone Park sleeping in our own bed, in our own little home. It's been great and looking for more to come. Towed really easy, have a few maintenance issues to resolve. Didn't care much for the jet stream of air off the 18 wheelers passing or oncomming at 85 but steady hands on the wheel and the little bullet shape helped a lot.
Happy traveling all of you.
beb
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10-17-2007, 02:42 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1968 24' Tradewind
Marquette
, Michigan
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 136
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Welcome!
Congrats and welcome to the forums! Any pictures? We love pictures! Sounds like you had a wonderful adventure. Enjoy your "new to you" coach.
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10-17-2007, 08:40 AM
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Head Animal Wrangler
2010 19' International
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,696
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I love, love, love my 16 footer.
And I've put an awful lot of miles on her in the last year.
Enjoy your Bambi and be sure to join us at some of the California Forums Rallies.
It's a great way to meet fellow 'streamers and compare notes.
Have fun!
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10-17-2007, 08:48 AM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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Yup, Welcome Aboard !
Just because it's Fall/Winter don't mean we stop streaming! When you attend one of our get togethers, It gives you a chance to ask questions, meet follow streamers, act crazy and just have plain FUN!
Again, Welcome Aboard !
Safari-Rick
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2007 Dodge Ram Quadcab 6.7L Diesel w/jakebrake
"Better to have more then you need, then need more then you have because you don't have enough!"
AIR #: 8129
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10-17-2007, 09:14 AM
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Rivet Master 
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,445
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Welcome! Sounds like you had quite a trip to pick up your Bambi. Glad all went well and hope you have many more wonderful trips to come!
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10-17-2007, 10:13 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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Originally Posted by Blain&Linn
We just made a 7000 mile plus round trip from California to Minnesota to pick up our (new to us) 1999 19 foot Bambi and had a really great trip back across the northern states including a week long stay in Yellowstone Park sleeping in our own bed, in our own little home. It's been great and looking for more to come. Towed really easy, have a few maintenance issues to resolve. Didn't care much for the jet stream of air off the 18 wheelers passing or oncomming at 85 but steady hands on the wheel and the little bullet shape helped a lot.
Happy traveling all of you.
beb
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Hey beb,
Congrats on your new baby and welcome to the Forums! Try getting an Equzl-i-Zer hitch. I use one on my 19CCD and nothing seems to bother it.....18 wheelers, cross winds, nada! Seems like the trailer isn't even there at times..... 
You'll love how easy it is to hitch up too! 
Safe travels!
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lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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10-17-2007, 10:33 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2007 16' International CCD
Rancho Palos Verdes
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 15
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BEB,
Congratulations on your new to you Bambi. Aren't AS's fun!
I have an Equal-i-zer hitch on our 16' CCD and it towes wonderful. No sway and easy to hook up.
Enjoy!!!
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10-17-2007, 11:00 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2006 19' Safari SE
Santa Catalina Island
, California
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 46
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Welcome and congratulations on your beautiful Bambi! FYI, we, too, tow with an Equal-I-Zer hitch on our 19-foot Bambi, and have never had a problem. We are in Sedona, Arizona right now loving every minute of it. Happy trails!
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AIR #14503
"We find that after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us. . . Only when this is recognized can the blown-in-the-glass bum relax and go along with it." ~John Steinbeck, Travels with Charley, in Search of America
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10-17-2007, 11:28 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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Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
I'm glad that you enjoyed your trip so much. The sway that you are feeling on the road is controlable. What are you towing with? Are you using any sort of sway control or wieght ditribution equipment? Some may be in order, depending on your TV.
Brian
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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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10-17-2007, 01:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2001 19' Bambi
Ashland
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 106
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I wanted to ask what you towed it with but see that Moosetags beat me to it! When we finally get hold of ours we'll be doing the Equalizer-hitch thing as well. We'll need it since we are babes in the woods at RV'ing.
Enjoy!
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10-17-2007, 01:51 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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Congrats and welcome aboard!
Join us for some California Streamers Rallies. Lots of fun and your invited.
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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10-17-2007, 03:09 PM
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New Member
2004 19' Bambi
Laguna Niguel
, California
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 3
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J-E-L-L-O
Im trying to navigate through this site. it might take awhile. lol
I just went to the Balloon Fiesta, my 1st "Outing". IT WAS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!! sorry for those who missed out. well, im hooked now. See yah xoxXOxOxoxO
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10-17-2007, 03:24 PM
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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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Originally Posted by The Child
J-E-L-L-O
Im trying to navigate through this site. it might take awhile. lol
I just went to the Balloon Fiesta, my 1st "Outing". IT WAS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!! sorry for those who missed out. well, im hooked now. See yah xoxXOxOxoxO
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You should do an itroduction post on a new string to be properly welcomed to these Forums.
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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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10-17-2007, 04:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Welcome to the wonderfu workd of Bambis, Blain & Linn...congrats on your toy...glad you could join the fo rum...you'll enjoy it as much as you'll enjoy your new Bambi! We love ours! (Get an Equil-i-zer...it will he lp bunches.)
TB
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TB & Greg and Abbey Schnauzer
AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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10-17-2007, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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Originally Posted by The Child
J-E-L-L-O
Im trying to navigate through this site. it might take awhile. lol
I just went to the Balloon Fiesta, my 1st "Outing". IT WAS FREAKIN AWESOME!!!! sorry for those who missed out. well, im hooked now. See yah xoxXOxOxoxO
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Welcome aboard!
Join us in some Calstreamers Rallies. Everybodies welcome and you're invited.
See you around the M-ball.
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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10-17-2007, 05:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB International
Evanston
, Illinois
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 103
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We also have a 19' Bambi and an Equalizer hitch and have experienced no problems with cross winds, 18 wheelers, etc. Once you get used to the Equalizer noise, all is well!!
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Originally Posted by lewster
Hey beb,
Congrats on your new baby and welcome to the Forums! Try getting an Equzl-i-Zer hitch. I use one on my 19CCD and nothing seems to bother it.....18 wheelers, cross winds, nada! Seems like the trailer isn't even there at times.....
You'll love how easy it is to hitch up too!
Safe travels! |
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Hi-Ho Silver!!
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10-21-2007, 03:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2001 19' Bambi
Ashland
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 106
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WE BOUGHT OURS THIS WEEKEND. A 19' Bambi. Now we're genuine 'streamers. Very excited.
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10-21-2007, 04:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 19' Safari
1968 24' Tradewind
Rural
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,476
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Congratulations, Muddy! Welcome to the family. Bambis rock! (At least, that's what my daughter told me).
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2005 Bambi
1968 Trade Wind
2007 Ford F250 4x4 Crew
WDCU
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08-07-2008, 01:52 PM
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New Member
2004 19' Bambi
Lethbridge
, AB., Canada
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 2
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Hello everyone, I'm considering the purchase of a used 16 ft Bambi. I would like to tow it with a 2006 Toyota Sienna Van. Has anyone towing experience with a similar vehicle?
Harold
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08-07-2008, 03:03 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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Originally Posted by JerryMcMunn
We also have a 19' Bambi and an Equalizer hitch and have experienced no problems with cross winds, 18 wheelers, etc. Once you get used to the Equalizer noise, all is well!!
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Jerry,
Equzl-I-Zer makes a plastic plate that fits on the 'L'-bracket that holds the spring bars and they almost completely eliminate the noise from the bars. The plastic piece fits right on the bracket, and the bars go right on top of it. Nothing to adjust or mess with. Works great for me!
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lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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