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12-01-2013, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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First AS - First Trip
We had a successful maiden voyage!!!
Monte Sano State park Huntsville, AL
More details later but had no snafus at all - but learned a number of things.
Most importantly had a blast with the fam on our maiden voyage!
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12-01-2013, 07:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Also enjoyed space and rocket museum (got in free as we are members of local science museum - surprisingly this gave us free access)
My 3 year old loved all the rockets and such
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12-01-2013, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master 
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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See - that didn't take long ;-)
Congrats - looks like the wait was worth it! Glad it was trouble free!
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12-01-2013, 07:56 PM
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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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The start of a great memory library for your kids.
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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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12-01-2013, 08:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Dats beautiful.
Well done!
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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12-01-2013, 08:09 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Looking back, seems like your wait time flew. What a beautiful unit. I would be terrified pulling that long...but do hope that's my next size, we have grandkids!
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2006 Bambi CCD ("EireStream!!")
2010 Funfinder
2005 T@B
2001 Teardrop, Mountain Hardware Tent
For some perfection takes a little longer...
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12-01-2013, 08:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 25' Safari
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 305
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See your TV in background --- Do we dare say "WAR EAGLE"!!!!
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Tom and Robin
2007 Safari 25' FB Twin
"If you have to go through a minefield....follow somebody"
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12-01-2013, 11:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Well done!
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
 
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12-02-2013, 02:01 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Yonkers
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
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Great family . Co pilot looks like she is no stranger to camping . She has no problem taking care of you boys. Fantastic !!
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12-02-2013, 04:15 AM
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Rivet Master
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 586
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Well done Geek! The 1st one down and many more to go. Your family and you will enjoy the AS for many years and build a lifetime of memories.
Sphere
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AIR 50601
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12-02-2013, 04:56 AM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
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I notice that the Dear Wife (DW) is tall enough that the "Watch your head" sign over the door of the NASA Airstream is entirely appropriate. Will you be getting one for your trailer?
I also note she's wearing a Frankenboot due to some kind of foot injury. Kicked your keester too hard, did she? 
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I thought getting old would take longer!
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12-02-2013, 05:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Lake Placid
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 641
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Sure looks like a fun trip and so thankful everything went well! Have fun! We have about a 2 1/2 month wait before we take delivery on ours! Can't wait!
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Let the good times roll!! Laura
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12-02-2013, 05:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Awwwww! Looks like a great time! 
May you have many happy miles. 
Maggie
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12-02-2013, 05:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Congrats.
Glad things went well!
Regards,
JD
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Jeff & Cindy
'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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12-02-2013, 05:34 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Happy for you! As much as you researched the AS, you deserve to enjoy it. Take it slow, every trip is an adventure. Jim
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12-02-2013, 01:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sbb
Looking back, seems like your wait time flew. What a beautiful unit. I would be terrified pulling that long...but do hope that's my next size, we have grandkids!
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The length for the most part has not bothered me too much....only advice that was given to me that I will CONFIRM here is that you will reduce stress significantly if you can plan out where you stop and get gas and/or eat...driving down the road in this long combo aint a big deal for me at all...very comfortable...but pulling into places without assurance that there is a clear path in and out of a gas station, parking lot, restaurant is a bit stressful...my wife got a bit ancy with my insisting on absolutely there must be a clear exit path for me to turn in there or no way jose!!! My advice is to look for stops ahead of time and perhaps use google earth...then just enjoy execution and certainty....but even as such without much planning and sticking to my guns on that subject, it was no big deal.
I feel the slightly more stressful thing is not as much about length but width...some of the narrow roads on the way up the mountain to the park were a tad anxiety producing...but not bad...the campground paved road was apparently just wide enough for my wheel base :O
We parked at a truck stop in falkville AL off hwy 65 - "Loves" - parked in the truck parking, went into grab a bite there...saw a guy in a big 5th wheel gas up in the regular pumps and make a crazy tight turn in those pumps (you know the ones perpendicular to the gas station...whew..that was crazy...dude barely had clearance...TT would not have made that turn I reckon...
backing the 30 at our campsite was easy for me...first attempt at approach I had wrong path...second attempt was successfull...wife is a pretty good backer so far...
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12-02-2013, 01:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alumitater
See your TV in background --- Do we dare say "WAR EAGLE"!!!!
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well, we are not from AL, so its not like we are per se huge fans yet...but we have a tendency for Alabama...so a bit more of the "ROLL TIDE" tradition is building I guess...
What an amazing game it was! I was rooting for AL so was heartbroken when that FG was returned...I honestly did not see that coming! would rather have lost in OT 
Kudos to Auburn for that win....it ruined a good buzz though a bit 
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12-02-2013, 01:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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Protag - no head bumps...so far...there is some cusion as I recall on the spot at entrance into our AS - this one the astronaughts used - that appears to be another story...we will probably wait for a head injury for signage...hope she dont sue me
Her boot is temporary...she had a small fracture in her foot a month or so ago...should be soon off...my coccyx is in tact so no problems there
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12-02-2013, 01:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2011
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There is a book available called Next Exit - lists all interstate exits and what is there; and if RV friendly in red. Very handy to keep in TV.
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Tom and Robin
2007 Safari 25' FB Twin
"If you have to go through a minefield....follow somebody"
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12-02-2013, 01:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' FB FC Bunk
Hoover
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3,530
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wow, did not know that!
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