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05-13-2016, 08:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 103
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Proud New Parent (owner)
Hi all,
I'm definitely a newbie and the soon to be proud owner of the newborn (FC 19) shown in the photo... she's healthy and has 10 fingers and 10 toes.  .
My first couple of outings will be local (Austin, Tx) so that I can practice operating the RV and getting used to things. in July I plan to head north to cooler climes as fast as possible for a two week excursion, with the Finger Lakes in NY as my destination. Wish me luck!
I look forward to meeting many of you in the coming years.
Safe Travels to all!
Best,
Brent
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05-13-2016, 09:02 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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Congrats! And Welcome!
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2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 30 Recliner - WBCCI #4850 - AIR #110821
2018 Nissan Armada SL Tow Vehicle, Equal-i-zer Hitch
Visit Our Flying Cloud blog for my latest adventure!
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05-13-2016, 09:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 60
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Congratulations from mission tx ,we pick up our 19 FC in June
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05-14-2016, 05:22 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,767
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You've got the Hill Country on your doorstep, and the wildflowers are awesome this year. Go for it!
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05-14-2016, 05:28 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 group.
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Dalwyn
2015 Interstate Grand Tour
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05-14-2016, 05:29 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Selbyville
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 216
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Congrats! Have fun with your new toy!
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05-14-2016, 06:30 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 103
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Thank you all for the kind welcome! Many, many happy miles to you all!
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05-18-2016, 03:12 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 375
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Congratulations! Enjoy the road and the Airstream.
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06-01-2016, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 23' International
La Habra
, California
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,019
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Congratulations on your new Airstream. Do you have a picture of the Chevy with the Airstream hooked up?
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06-01-2016, 08:06 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 103
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I do...
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06-01-2016, 11:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 23' International
La Habra
, California
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,019
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Thanks looks great. Do you think there is enough power? Do these trucks have a transmission temp gauge?
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2019 GMC Sierra Denali
2019 23CB International
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06-02-2016, 05:22 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 103
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Quote:
Originally Posted by subfan1
Thanks looks great. Do you think there is enough power? Do these trucks have a transmission temp gauge?
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It seems to have enough power, but my only experience with it so far (+/- 500 Miles) is on the IH35 corridor in Texas between San Marcos, Austin and Dallas --which is pretty flat terrain... not even rolling terrain, really. And the weather has been rainy and windy. On one leg I averaged 12.3 MPG calculated. I had one stretch coming back from Dallas and the sun was shining, and I was showing over 15 MPG on the instruments. Maybe I had a tail wind. As soon as I ran into more rain and wind, the MPG decreased. One instance, when I was going up a constant grade (> 2%) it down shifted and ran the revs pretty high... I didn't like that. But I was not in tow/haul mode, and I had the cruise control set. That concerned me, in case I ever go to the Rockies.
The Drivers Information Center has a screen where you can monitor the transmission temperature, but there is not a gauge.
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06-04-2016, 04:22 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,074
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Congrats and welcome. Enjoy and safe travels!
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Evelyn & Mikki,(chihuahua) or Nikko (Pomeranian mix) Near Denver, Colorado
2016 AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE GRAND TOUR EXT. 24.5' "GOLIATH"
TV: 2015 Nissan Pathfinder 2015 BAMBI 16' Sport
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