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05-17-2006, 10:58 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Woodlawn
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 243
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How many people really travel ?
I have to ask this due to a debate am having with my hubby.How many people here with the larger camper 30 ft and up.Really travel around to different state?Or do you have a smaller one(A/S) you travel long distance with?
Any input would be helpful.....
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The Clark Family
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05-17-2006, 11:03 AM
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30' 1999 Excella
Kingwood
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 295
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primarily long distance
We plan to go Texas-Colorado and Colorado to various points West with our 1999 30'. That's why we got the big F-250 and that's why we went with the larger size... so we could stay in it for longer periods.
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05-17-2006, 11:08 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 27' Overlander
fort wayne
, Indiana
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 184
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travel to work
i have a 27' and plan to travel extensively in it to and around major cities for work. i would rather be outdoors than in a motel for weeks/months.
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05-17-2006, 11:17 AM
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Tramp Streamer
Commercial Member
1995 28' Excella
Artist
, at Large
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 2,002
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When size matters?
Hello Clark Family,
I travel 20,000 a year in my 28 foot Excella. (I'm single)
I stay at Truck stops, National and State parks, friend's driveways and backyards.
Would it be nice to have all the inside room of a 28 and the outside length of a 22, sure!
Most of the issues I have run into are when visiting friends in the suburbs with tight turns and narrow streets.
Just traveling to parks and MOST state and National parks should not be a problem, although some State and National parks have length restrictions, but I'm told these are just "guidelines"
Enjoy,
Michael
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05-17-2006, 11:41 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 30' Safari
Chandler
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Angel73
I have to ask this due to a debate am having with my hubby.How many people here with the larger camper 30 ft and up.Really travel around to different state?Or do you have a smaller one(A/S) you travel long distance with?
Any input would be helpful.....
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I don't know what size travel trailers you see in Tennessee, but in Arizona when you are on the road you quickly realize, man this thing is not really that big! 5th wheels and toy haulers are very popular out here and when you pull into a park a 30 foot AS begins to look average in size. This is our first AS and first travel trailer. We bought it with the intention of showing the kids the entire country. Flying is easy and we've done a ton of it. But towing the AS around the country will leave a memory that lasts forever. SEE MORE, DO MORE, LIVE MORE..In a couple of years we will make the trek to Alaska about 3500 miles each way. I can't wait.
AZstreamin
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05-17-2006, 01:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 30' Excella
Waddell
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 313
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Well we have 3 weeks planned next month...to... AZ and this isn't the first long trip or our last. Our plans include 3 month long summer vacation style trips with Alaska and Florida being destinations that we'd love to take our time coming and going. Since we are retiring in AZ getting away for the hot summer months with our school age child sounds fantastic. Even though I miss the heat. But what we love best is knowing at a moments notice we spend the weekend up at the coast, or in Sedona or Colorado. My Mom coming up from AZ can easily fit in our large trailer and go with us anywhere. Our trailer before the remodel got used at least monthly not including our "long" trips. So besides long trips think of where you can go for any weekend to enjoy your AS.
Steve's Wife
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Steve Heywood
Waddell, AZ
1999 19' Bambi (SOLD)
1997 30' Excella (SOLD)
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05-17-2006, 01:04 PM
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Moderator
2004 30' Classic Slideout
Fenton
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 10,401
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Our Classic is 31' long and we never have had any misgivings regarding going up in size with our trailers. We chose these lengths because of comfort and features. As a matter of fact the longer the outing, the more we appreciate the length. Yes, we have had up upscale our tow vehicles as the trailers got longer and heavier, but those bigger tow vehicles have given us the opportunity to carry additional items with us, that have added to the enjoyment of our trips.
In many cases if you talk to a dealer, you will find that in most cases the smaller units are traded in for larger ones.
Jack
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Jack Canavera
STL Mo.
AIR #56 S/OS#15
'04 Classic 30' S.O.,'03 GMC Savana 2500
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05-17-2006, 01:48 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 30' Classic
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 162
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All Over....All year!!!
I use my trailer at least six times a year, sometimes more. I go to the coast frequently in the winter (Presidents day week end), the week after easter, takin' a week in june to Pismo, a week in july to central Nevada to hang with my sister, a couple weeks in august to Montana, halloween week end at Olema, Thanksgiving at Yosemite and whatever might come along!
Mike
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'05 30' Classic rear queen with an '11 Dodge Cummins Turbo Diesel tow vehicle
Avatar is inflight refueling of an F-15 over Nevada...best job ever!
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05-17-2006, 01:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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I have used the 31 for trips to Florida for the winter. two to four week travels to the west and east coast. Use the 26 for weekend rallies and shorter state park trips within 600 miles but have taken it for longer trips to Vintage rallies ocassionally.
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05-17-2006, 02:40 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Limited
Ashland
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,610
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Ours is a 30' and we use it each summer for at least one long trip-usually out West, but we have dreams of getting to the two coasts in future time. The 30' is great for longer trips-spacious and room to carry what we use. We still want a small one so we can get into those Forest Service camp sites that we are sized out of right now. What we REALLY need is an adjustable AS-one we can compress or extend as needed! Okay, Jackson Center, now get to work on that one, please ~G
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maxandgeorgia
1995 Airstream Classic Limited 30' ~ Gypsy
1978 Argosy Minuet, 6.0~Minnie/GPZWGN
Chev Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison, 4X4, Crew Cab
WBCCI #5013 AIR #2908
WDCU
Go, Mizzou...Tigers on the prowl!
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05-17-2006, 03:16 PM
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Rivet Master
Massachusetts
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: 1964 17' Bambi II
Posts: 4,282
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We travel all over the East coast in our 19' trailer for short and long trips. We have taken the Bambi thousands of miles and have never longed (pun intended) for a longer trailer. With two adults and a Golden Retriever it is quite cozy but we wouldn't trade it in for anything else at this point.
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Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure
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05-17-2006, 03:46 PM
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LEV ZEPPELIN
2004 19' International CCD
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 1,046
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We have a 19' International and it has been plenty for us. And we don't have a pooch. We are planning a 7-10 day trip from Chicago to Porcupine Mountain State Park in the UP sometime when my wife gets summer break from teaching.
Jonathan
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05-17-2006, 04:00 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1975 31' Sovereign
Woodlawn
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 243
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Lol
Quote:
Originally Posted by maxandgeorgia
What we REALLY need is an adjustable AS-one we can compress or extend as needed! Okay, Jackson Center, now get to work on that one, please ~G
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LoL....yeap they can make them extend out.why can't they make one extend length wise?
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The Clark Family
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05-17-2006, 04:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
Field and Stream
, PA & MT
Join Date: Nov 2002
Posts: 819
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I understand our trailer is 31' but I never measured it.
In several weeks, my wife and I will be heading to Montana for our annual 3 month trek west. Last summer we made it as far as the interior of British Columbia from our home in Pennsylvania.
Things like time, weight, distance, and length are just irrelevant numbers, IMO. What really matters is whether you're having fun.
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Flyfisher
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05-17-2006, 04:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1983 30' Airstream 300
Plantersville
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 238
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long trailers
We had a 38' SOB 5th wheel and we went from Texas to Pacific ocean., Texas to Glacier NP in Montana, Texas to Daytona Beach FL. and lots of short 150 to 200 mi trips to Texas points of intrest. We upgraded to our 30' AS MH and we have been to AR. and several short trips. We want to go to Montana and Wisc this year if health and finances will allow. Your traveling style doesn't have to be limited by the length of your trailer. The desire to go and the time and money are the determining factors for us. We never felt limited due to the size of our trailer.
Kay
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05-17-2006, 06:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2001 30' Excella
Bedford
, New Hampshire
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 347
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Ours is a 30' classic. We purchased it new in 2001 and have over 30,000 miles towing. We have done this on the weekends and during summer vacations because we still work. We have been to all the 48 states except Michigan, Alabama, Rhode Island, and Louisiana. We plan to get Rhode Island in this fall with a NEU outing. We purchased the 30' because it fits our family best. This summer we are taking a trip into the Maritime Provinces of Canada.
Mark
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Aerosmith
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05-17-2006, 09:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1993 25' Excella
Full Time
, Anywhere USA
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 2,708
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25' and it's pretty perfect for us
25' - rear bedroom, side bath, front lounge. Pretty much perfect for the two of us. We travel up and down the east coast, longest time out with the camper was 3 1/2 weeks (we are still working). We travel with our beloved cat Buddy, who is nearly as large as Yuki's Golden (not really, well - maybe).
Some white box owners ask us how we live without slides. I wonder why slides are so important. They ask "what about storage" and I wonder why they need to carry so much stuff. Airstreams provide us with a different style of travel, one that I really appreciate and enjoy.
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Michelle & Leon
New England Unit
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05-18-2006, 07:11 AM
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RivetAddict
1986 34.5' Airstream 345
Louisville
, Kentucky
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,861
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Yes, we have a 34' motorhome and have put 40,000 miles on it in four years. Two big trips a year (one to New Hampshire and one to Florida). I also use mine for business travel from time to time.
I must admit, however that more and more of our "camping trips" are local (within Kentucky). Those darn gas prices.
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Steven Webster
1986 Airstream 345 Classic Motorhome
AIR 1760
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