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10-27-2016, 08:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Washington, DC
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 39
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We left DC in March, pulled our Airstream over 24,000 miles so far and took some pics
We've been visiting tech hubs across the US & Canada for the past few months. We tend to spend Mon-Thurs parked behind coworking spaces in various cities (hello from Fort Wayne, IN today!) and try to spend the weekends in national parks / BLM areas.
It turns out, Airstreams are photogenic (and sometimes we are too) -- here are some photos of the trip so far.
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10-27-2016, 09:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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Interesting. Will have to check out your site.
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Trying to use my camera to create memories - not photographs!
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10-27-2016, 11:00 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 562
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WOW - some excellent pictures. I can't wait for the time for us to be able to leave for a couple months going out west. Especially love a fellow Raptor TV. Have you gotten to head off road out west with your truck? Not many (actually not any) places here in DC area to "turn left" off the road and just go.
Now that you have driven all over the place how has your Raptor worked as a TV in the various conditions I am sure you have ran into by now?
BTW - I am guessing that Jack is your pup - very good looking and I bet a great camping companion. We have the female version - Biscuit. Looking forward to hearing more about your Airstream adventures.
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10-27-2016, 03:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Washington, DC
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 39
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We haven't done much "real" offroading. The closest, I think, we've gotten to that was over in Sedona, AZ where we unhitched the Airstream on some BLM property and then took the truck up in the hills to find some interesting photos to shoot.
As for using the Raptor as a TV, it's been pretty solid. The most challenging part has been steep climbs (for example, the peak of I-70 west of Denver) but we made it.
Jack's our English Lab and I'm not quite sure he understands that we live in an Airstream full time. Every time we open the door, he seems to think we're in an entirely new place and wants to smell E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G. Oh, wait, that's just what Labs do.
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10-28-2016, 12:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Very nice photos and cool life.
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10-28-2016, 07:28 AM
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New Member
North Webster
, Indiana
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paulsingh
We've been visiting tech hubs across the US & Canada for the past few months. We tend to spend Mon-Thurs parked behind coworking spaces in various cities (hello from Fort Wayne, IN today!) and try to spend the weekends in national parks / BLM areas.
It turns out, Airstreams are photogenic (and sometimes we are too) -- here are some photos of the trip so far.
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Welcome to The Fort. My hometown and now live about 50 miles away on one of the many Indiana Lakes. What tech hub are you visiting in Fort Wayne?
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10-28-2016, 08:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 26' Overlander
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 8,525
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nice pix. Great trip!
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10-28-2016, 10:57 AM
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#8
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2 Rivet Member
Commercial Member
2009 19' International
Santa Margarita
, California
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 51
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Sharing...
Hope you don't mind if I share your link and some of your photos (with attribution of course) on my two Airstream Facebook pages. Great photos and looks like great fun!!
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10-28-2016, 10:58 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 64
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Nice!
Good-looking pooch too.
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10-28-2016, 11:58 AM
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#10
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Washington, DC
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Laker
Welcome to The Fort. My hometown and now live about 50 miles away on one of the many Indiana Lakes. What tech hub are you visiting in Fort Wayne?
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We're hanging out at The Atrium this week for a bunch of talks, workshops and office hours this week.
The Airstream is parked a block away right off of Main St.
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10-28-2016, 12:00 PM
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#11
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Washington, DC
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ellenbelle
Hope you don't mind if I share your link and some of your photos (with attribution of course) on my two Airstream Facebook pages. Great photos and looks like great fun!!
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Ellen, yes! Feel free to share.
If it's helpful, you can find us on Facebook:
* facebook.com/paulsingh
* facebook.com/danaduncan
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10-28-2016, 02:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
Havertown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 23
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Not on Facebook--but would like to view pics??
We put 12,000 miles round the states last yr
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10-28-2016, 03:03 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Washington, DC
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 39
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Quote:
Originally Posted by schafman46
Not on Facebook--but would like to view pics??
We put 12,000 miles round the states last yr
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No worries, here are the non-FB pics: https://www.resultsjunkies.com/a-beh...-code-schools/
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10-28-2016, 04:47 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Stowe
, Vermont
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 338
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Great pics!!!!!!
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10-28-2016, 05:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Parker
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,772
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Nice Pics! The star one is amazing.
Paul, How do you like the raptor as a TV? Does it perform well? Is it 4x4?
Thanks
Rich
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10-28-2016, 06:19 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Sovereign
Middletown
, California
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 424
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Great tour, keep us posted on your adventures!
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10-31-2016, 08:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 562
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Troutboy
Nice Pics! The star one is amazing.
Paul, How do you like the raptor as a TV? Does it perform well? Is it 4x4?
Thanks
Rich
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I can tell you from my experience that I have had no issues towing our 25, but we also have not been to the Rockies so I asked Paul already and he has had good experience too. BTW - Raptors are only 4x4s with no option for 2wd.
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10-31-2016, 10:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Parker
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,772
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Thanks. When I upgrade my TV was looking at a Raptor or the Tundra. Hate to buy non American, shut Tundra looks pretty good too.
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Troutboy
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11-01-2016, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Manassas
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 562
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Troutboy
Thanks. When I upgrade my TV was looking at a Raptor or the Tundra. Hate to buy non American, shut Tundra looks pretty good too.
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I cannot speak for the 2017 models with the V6 engines concerning being a tow vehicle. Both mine and Pauls are the 6.2L V8 models.
A buddy of mine just bought the Tundra TRD Pro and he loves it - but he has not towed anything with it.
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