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05-08-2017, 04:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2001 16' Bambi
New Bremen
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 28
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New Member, 2001 Bambi
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05-08-2017, 05:26 PM
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#2
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' International
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 166
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Welcome! The folks here are very knowledgable and I`m sure you`ll pick up some great info on boondocking!
Hope you enjoy your travels with Bambi.
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Michael and Leah
2016 International Serenity 30'- "Suburban Cliche"
2017 F350 Lariat
Poodle and two cats!
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05-08-2017, 05:57 PM
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#3
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,278
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Hi from Colorado and welcome to the Airstream community. Gee, a 16 foot Bambi, you are going to get lots of attention when you camp close to others, especially other Airstream owners. Everyone loves the little Airstreams. They're so cute as my wife says.
You will find an incredible wealth of information about your trailer here on Airstream Forums. These forums have been so helpful to me over the 12 years we have been in the Airstream hobby. Traveling in an Airstream is different and special. Every question from why there is no hot water to where to boondock near Buck Snort, Colorado, is fair game here. There are all kinds of experienced Airstreamers willing to help out.
Get ready for your first "boondock" adventure. You will have to read about Wally Byam's African caravans back in the early sixties. He boondocks for 9 months while traveling across the continent. That's what Airstreams are made for. By the way, boondocking means roughing it; no electricity, conserve your water, no phone, no internet, yes bugs, yes rain and mud, etc. Your Airstream will do a yeoman's job of keeping you comfortable.
David
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05-17-2017, 01:14 PM
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#4
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2 Rivet Member
2001 16' Bambi
New Bremen
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbj216
Hi from Colorado and welcome to the Airstream community. Gee, a 16 foot Bambi, you are going to get lots of attention when you camp close to others, especially other Airstream owners. Everyone loves the little Airstreams. They're so cute as my wife says.
You will find an incredible wealth of information about your trailer here on Airstream Forums. These forums have been so helpful to me over the 12 years we have been in the Airstream hobby. Traveling in an Airstream is different and special. Every question from why there is no hot water to where to boondock near Buck Snort, Colorado, is fair game here. There are all kinds of experienced Airstreamers willing to help out.
Get ready for your first "boondock" adventure. You will have to read about Wally Byam's African caravans back in the early sixties. He boondocks for 9 months while traveling across the continent. That's what Airstreams are made for. By the way, boondocking means roughing it; no electricity, conserve your water, no phone, no internet, yes bugs, yes rain and mud, etc. Your Airstream will do a yeoman's job of keeping you comfortable.
David
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Thank you for the feedback. We are headed out for our first trip the weekend. Mammoth Cave NP.
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05-17-2017, 05:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,278
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Please let us know how your maiden voyage goes at Mammoth Cave National Park. I expect you will enjoy it very much.
David
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05-17-2017, 08:09 PM
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#6
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4 Rivet Member
2001 16' Bambi
2013 23' International
Piedmont Region
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 408
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Saintp -- welcome to the neighborhood. I too have a 2001 16 footer and have yet to see another one in person.
Treasure and enjoy it, that's what it's made for !
Also, you're new and may not know but it's a rule that you post pictures of your baby....
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'01 16' Bambi --- Swee' Pea
'13 23D International --- Trixy
'18 F150 Lariat maxtow --- Liz
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05-18-2017, 04:46 AM
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#7
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2 Rivet Member
2001 16' Bambi
New Bremen
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tinbender
Saintp -- welcome to the neighborhood. I too have a 2001 16 footer and have yet to see another one in person.
Treasure and enjoy it, that's what it's made for !
Also, you're new and may not know but it's a rule that you post pictures of your baby....
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Only one I have so far.
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05-18-2017, 04:55 AM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,652
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Welcome to the world of Airstreams. Like others have said there are many fine folks that are willing to share their experiences and to help in anyway possible. I know I've learned so much from others.
Wishing you many safe and happy journeys. Let us know how your maiden voyage went.
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05-19-2017, 11:57 PM
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#9
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4 Rivet Member
1962 22' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
1968 30' Sovereign
Salt Lake City
, Utah
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 264
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Welcome! Your Bambi looks great. Post more pics! I rejoined the world of Airstreaming today too. I full 2007-2009, knowing absolutely nothing when I started. I learned as I went, though still feel pretty clueless most of the time. These forums are invaluable.
My new trailer is a 1962 Safari. I'm in happy shock.
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05-22-2017, 02:41 PM
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#10
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2 Rivet Member
2001 16' Bambi
New Bremen
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 28
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First Trip
Mammoth Cave National Park chosen for the first trip. Roughly a 700 mile loop from our home in Central Ohio. First boondock in Shepherdsville, Ky. Learned a few things: 1- Don't park on the semi-truck delivery side. 2- Don't park near the railroad tracks (didn't see them when we pulled in). 3 - Our Honda generator runs the A/C !!!! 4 - Walmart has everything!
Great RV Park near the NP was "Singing Hills", first use of Good Sam discount. Nice people, clean place. #35 was a great spot we lucked into.
Mammoth Cave was great. We got in early and luckily so as the lot and the tours soon filled up. Very busy place. Had a ball.
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05-24-2017, 05:57 PM
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#11
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,278
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Well there you go. A great maiden voyage for sure. There are so many things to learn when traveling with your Airstream. Eventually you will know what you need and like, and what to avoid. Traveling always presents one adventure or another from time to time. Keeps us young.
David
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05-25-2017, 07:43 AM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,523
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I have a Honda inverter generator as well and I was wondering how to use it safely while sleeping and not have it disappear.
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05-25-2017, 12:55 PM
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#13
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2 Rivet Member
2001 16' Bambi
New Bremen
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ITSNO60
I have a Honda inverter generator as well and I was wondering how to use it safely while sleeping and not have it disappear.
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I don't think it's a guarantee but I purchased metal handle cover for mine and cable locked it to my truck axle.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Honda-
EU2000i-Generator-Theft-Deterrent-Handle-63230-Z07-010AH/206798584
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05-25-2017, 01:49 PM
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#14
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Len and Jeanne
2005 16' International CCD
2015 19' Flying Cloud
Creston Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,793
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Welcome, fellow Small Airstream Person!
Never forget that "small is beautiful."
1. Cheaper to tow
2. More campsites available to smaller units.
3. Smaller ecological footprint
4. Mighty cute.
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05-25-2017, 02:19 PM
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#15
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3 Rivet Member
Sheridan
, California
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 166
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We just purchased a 16' Sport too. Noticed in your photo that the tongue jack came with a caster wheel. Ours just has a pad on it. Does the caster wheel allow you to move the Bambi around much? If so, what do you hold on to while moving? I was considering buying a wheel just to align thing better in the driveway.
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05-25-2017, 05:14 PM
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#16
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2 Rivet Member
2001 16' Bambi
New Bremen
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Airabel
We just purchased a 16' Sport too. Noticed in your photo that the tongue jack came with a caster wheel. Ours just has a pad on it. Does the caster wheel allow you to move the Bambi around much? If so, what do you hold on to while moving? I was considering buying a wheel just to align thing better in the driveway.
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Never really thought about it, not having a wheel there that is. It does help when hooking up to my truck but not much. At 350+ lbs at the jack, you can only roll it so far and only really on hard, fairly level ground. If given a preference I'd probably want the wheel. I'd be interested in what more experienced Airstreamers have to say about it.
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