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08-12-2006, 06:06 PM
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Mr. Peeps, Pull-It Master
2007 25' International CCD
Pleasanton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 75
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Our first Airstream
We just purchased our first Airstream trailer...actually, its the first of any kind of RV/trailer. We pick it up on Tuesday, and I am so excited. I retired a year ago, and my husband retired 2 years ago. Its been a long time dream of mine to tour the county in an Airstream trailer, and I'm finally close to fulfilling my dream. I wanted a vintage trailer, but my husband wanted to go new--he won, but I'm not complaining. I'm thrilled we bought our adorable 23' Safari; its the maximum we can comfortably tow with my Tundra. We live in Northern California, and plan to attend the NorCal rally in October, where we hope to meet other Airstream entusiasts to learn and share experiences.
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08-12-2006, 06:24 PM
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2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
Posts: 4,804
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Originally Posted by Otters
We just purchased our first Airstream trailer...actually, its the first of any kind of RV/trailer. We pick it up on Tuesday, and I am so excited. I retired a year ago, and my husband retired 2 years ago. Its been a long time dream of mine to tour the county in an Airstream trailer, and I'm finally close to fulfilling my dream. I wanted a vintage trailer, but my husband wanted to go new--he won, but I'm not complaining. I'm thrilled we bought our adorable 23' Safari; its the maximum we can comfortably tow with my Tundra. We live in Northern California, and plan to attend the NorCal rally in October, where we hope to meet other Airstream entusiasts to learn and share experiences.
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Welcome to the forums!
Your combination of tow vehicle and trailer size should make for enjoyable towing for many trouble free years.
I look forward to meeting you at Lake San Antonio this fall! Make sure and enter yourself in the Rally list.
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08-12-2006, 06:33 PM
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Rivet Master 
Currently Looking...
NE
, Indiana
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 620
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Congratulations on your new Airstream and welcome to the Forum! I sure the both of you will enjoy the experience immensely. You will find that us Aluminuts are great people!
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Hi Yo Silver, Away II?
looking for our next AS
TAC IN-3
AIR 7185
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08-12-2006, 06:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 25' Sovereign
Southern Middle
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,319
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Well, I'm jealous! I'm still looking at 4 1/2 years until I retire with 40 years from my employer and even then I will have to work a few years until SS kicks in. I have plenty of leave time built up so at least I can take short trips over the next few years until I can really let my hair down. Enjoy your retirement and see as much of the country you can. Good to have you on the forum also.
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Craig
AIR #0078
'01 2500hd ext. cab, 8.1 litre gas, 5 sp. Allison auto
3.73 rear end
Mag-Hytec rear diff cover
Amsoil Dual by-pass oil filtration system
Amsoil synthetics all around
265 watt AM Solar, Inc. system
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08-12-2006, 08:49 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 192
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Hi Otters and welcome. Congratulations on your new As Trailer and retirement. Great camping spots here in N Calif (I live in San Francisco). I much prefer the State and National Parks and the ones in this area are especially beautiful. Good luck on your new camping endeavor. joe
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08-13-2006, 05:53 PM
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Mr. Peeps, Pull-It Master
2007 25' International CCD
Pleasanton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 75
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rvlover, what particular places do you recommend? We especially like lush, cool forests but don't know what's best from a trailer-towing perspective. We're planning to go to the October NorCal rally at Lake San Antonio.
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08-13-2006, 06:04 PM
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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 Otters! Felt like I was reading my own story. We, too, are recently retired--bought our first Airstream (after years of wishing)--and pull our Safari with a Tundra. We live in Southern California, actually Santa Catalina Island, but keep the AS on the mainland. May you have many years of enjoyment and new adventures. Hope to see you somewhere along the way!
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"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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08-14-2006, 02:20 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2006 22' International CCD
Belchertown
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 12
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Welcome to both of you. We just purchased our first Airstream (an '06 22' International, and I'm another new member) and are so excited to get going, too. We live in Massachusetts and plan our first trips around New England - probably mostly Maine and Vermont - but can't wait to get out west. We're still a few years away from retirement - not too many, but I'm still itchy to get travellling and I can't think of a better way to go than in an Airstream. Enjoy yourselves!
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08-14-2006, 05:12 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD
Martin
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 76
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Congratulations on your new Airstream. I just picked up our's this past Friday. I had to work the weekend, so we didn't get to take it out. We got a 19' Int. We've got several years until retirement. My wife is a teacher so we do have spring breaks and summers off for travel.
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