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03-17-2016, 01:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2016 27' International
Anywhere
, USA
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 20
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new member, soon to be proud owner
Hi all - we're a family of four (me, wife, 4 + 3 yo daughters) who will be proud owners of a 25FB Serenity in June. We're planning to travel for a year full-time. I work remotely as a reformed executive and now web developer. We don't have a tow vehicle yet, but I'll save those questions and sure-be-interesting "discussions" for another thread 
Until we actually pick up our AS though I'm reading everything I can here and elsewhere to learn as much as possible. Hopefully I won't exhaust my quote of dumb questions I'm allowed to ask here!
Dave
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03-17-2016, 04:05 PM
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Retired
2008 30' Classic
Currently Looking...
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 850
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There are no dumb questions, only smart aleck responses.
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
Tom
TVKetchum
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Tom
AIR 71620
WBCCI 5809 Reg 9 Unit 155
2008 Classic 30'
2019 F250 4x4
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03-17-2016, 04:21 PM
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Rivet Master 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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Hey Dave welcome aboard. Ask away as Airstreams are unique & here is the place for answers & discussions. Regarding tow vehicles most will do the job quite well but I strongly suggest a half ton pick up for your AS. Everybody here loves there pick up myself included, my Ram ecodiesel is assume with 16+ mpg towing so give it a look at.
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Joe
Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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03-17-2016, 04:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tvketchum
only smart aleck responses.
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I have a corner on that market.
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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03-17-2016, 09:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' International
Ofallon
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 661
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Congratulations and welcome to AS and the forum!
It is awesome that you have the opportunity to travel full time with your family. My wife and I will be taking somewhat early retirement to hit the road this fall!
Hopefully we'll see you somewhere on the road!
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03-18-2016, 03:54 PM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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Congratulations and welcome! Here our thoughts on stuff to consider when you're picking up that new trailer: http://www.casarocinante.com/Blog/Sp...-a-new-trailer
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Rocinante Piccolo is our new-to-us 2016 Interstate Lounge 3500 EXT
(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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03-18-2016, 04:15 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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Congratulations - That should make a nice adventure for the family. Take pictures, write journals, and enjoy the smiles as you make those miles.
Here are a few dumb questions to get you started.
DQ#1 - why change to 16in wheels?
DQ#2 - why is my battery dead?
DQ#3 - why did my drawers all fall on the floor?
DQ#4 - how do I jack up the trailer without damaging the skin or frame?
DQ#5 - how do I weigh the trailer and tow vehicle at a CAT scales?
DQ#6 - why is __________________
You will have a lot more. Enjoy the investigation.  Pat
PS - read the little generic manual they hand out with the trailer. It's not specific to your trailer, but it answers lots of questions before you ask them, which makes you real smart. Might also watch all the video on Youtube you can. See if Colonial has a video on your 25.
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03-19-2016, 05:43 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2015 Interstate Grand Tour
Southaven
, Mississippi
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 256
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Welcome to the forums.
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Dalwyn
2015 Interstate Grand Tour
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03-19-2016, 08:29 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
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Welcome to a virtual fountain of opinions and facts. Your job will become discerning which is which. 
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WBCCI Life Member 5123, AIR 70341, 4CU, WD9EMC
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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03-19-2016, 04:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Eugene
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 446
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What a grand adventure you are on! Fabulous!
Be sure to connect with BoldAdventure here on the Forums who is traveling with his family and working from his trailer.
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03-19-2016, 10:07 PM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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new member, soon to be proud owner
So cool, a family of 4 in a 25' trailer. Here's wishing you many happy miles and campsites ahead.
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Rocinante Piccolo is our new-to-us 2016 Interstate Lounge 3500 EXT
(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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03-22-2016, 02:21 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' International
Anywhere
, USA
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
I have a corner on that market.
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So glad sarcasm is a part of these forums. Should make it easier to fit in
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03-22-2016, 02:23 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' International
Anywhere
, USA
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rocinante
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Very helpful post, thanks! Now pouring over a bunch of other entries on your blog. I love Smugmug, didn't even know they had a blog feature.
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03-22-2016, 02:26 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' International
Anywhere
, USA
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PKI
Congratulations - That should make a nice adventure for the family. Take pictures, write journals, and enjoy the smiles as you make those miles.
Here are a few dumb questions to get you started.
DQ#1 - why change to 16in wheels?
DQ#2 - why is my battery dead?
DQ#3 - why did my drawers all fall on the floor?
DQ#4 - how do I jack up the trailer without damaging the skin or frame?
DQ#5 - how do I weigh the trailer and tow vehicle at a CAT scales?
DQ#6 - why is __________________
You will have a lot more. Enjoy the investigation. Pat
PS - read the little generic manual they hand out with the trailer. It's not specific to your trailer, but it answers lots of questions before you ask them, which makes you real smart. Might also watch all the video on Youtube you can. See if Colonial has a video on your 25. |
Thanks for these dumb questions. Now I'll be Googling for the next hour trying to look for answers Colonial has been really great, we were actually there a couple weeks ago. They have great YouTube vids.
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03-22-2016, 02:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Mobile
, Alabama
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 319
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Congrats to you and your family on your new camper!!!!
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03-22-2016, 03:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 28' Safari
formerly of Tustin, Huntington Beach, Dana Point, and Laguna Beach
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 398
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Another congratulations on your trailer and bold move to live and think out of the box. My suggestion is to make sure you have a decent camera to record your adventures. And I second the recommendation to seek out BoldAdventure here and check out his posts - he is and has been in very much a similar boat ride you're about to take.
One last thing and I may be biased but...Go West.
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03-23-2016, 09:58 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' International
Anywhere
, USA
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 20
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Yes on the Go West recommendation! I've never been west of the Mississippi so this is a big one for us.
Quote:
Originally Posted by westcoastas
Another congratulations on your trailer and bold move to live and think out of the box. My suggestion is to make sure you have a decent camera to record your adventures. And I second the recommendation to seek out BoldAdventure here and check out his posts - he is and has been in very much a similar boat ride you're about to take.
One last thing and I may be biased but...Go West.
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