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04-17-2019, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 28' International
Trois-Rivieres
, Quebec
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 692
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Why I bought an Airstream
Dateline: March 27th 2019, 7:15AM
We had towed the (light) AS for 4 miles on the North Padre Island (TX) beach with my 4x4 TV.
Spent 7 mostly sunny days boondocking (or in this case glamping) in nature, with at least 6 species of birds surrounding us, including pelicans who would fly every morning in perfect fighter pilot formation along the beach at 25-30 feet above ground; for some reason they would always stop beating their wings and glide as they passed over our shining AS (you almost felt the urge to salute!).
Had to hitch up and leave on the 7th day since a storm the night before (we were perfectly comfy in our "earth capsule") was pushing the tide waves a little too close for comfort.
This was our first long (65 days, 8000 miles) trip (newly retired) and we are super happy with our rig. Happy and safe travels and have a great summer!
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2018 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD, 4x4, Crew Cab, Duramax Diesel, Leer cap
Lift kit, 16" wheels, Michelin Agilis CC LT
DIY Solar: 500W Renogy panels, AM Solar hdw, Blue Sky MPPT controller, 470ah Rolls battery bank, 2000W Renogy inverter.
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04-17-2019, 07:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,637
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Congrats! I have yet to beach camp like that. Looks incredible.
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04-17-2019, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,225
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That’s a great photo. Thanks.
Congratulations on your retirement and your new Airstream. Enjoy your trip.
Dan
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04-17-2019, 07:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Classic
Thousand Oaks
, California
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 1,637
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Congrats! I have yet to beach camp like that. Looks incredible.
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04-17-2019, 08:23 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Miami Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2016
Posts: 117
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We are so used to the crowds I would even be afraid to be so lonely in the middle of nowhere
Amazing
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04-17-2019, 08:28 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,654
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Awesome! 😎
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04-17-2019, 08:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 25' FB Classic
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 849
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Happy Trails To You. Enjoy the ride.
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04-17-2019, 08:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 25' Excella
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Santa Ynez
, California
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,185
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Living the good life.
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Alan
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04-18-2019, 12:18 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Thanks for the great photo, and congratulations on your retirement!
You might consider entering that shot in this month's photo contest IMO:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f415...st-193921.html
Happy Trails!
Peter
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04-18-2019, 06:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Sanford
, Arizona
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 135
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Beautiful! Happy retirement - there’s nothing like the freedom it brings to traveling!
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04-18-2019, 06:38 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2023 27' Globetrotter
Pleasant Garden
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 299
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Great picture and thanks for sharing. Can't wait for the wife and I to do something like that.
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04-18-2019, 06:59 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 23' Flying Cloud
Copper Hill
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 432
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That looks awesome!
My aunt and uncle used to go spend the winters on the gulf coast, I think near Corpus Christi Texas. They would tell of catching flounder. Hope to get there some day too.
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04-18-2019, 09:24 AM
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Married with Airstream
2004 25' International CCD
Vancouver Island
, British Columbia
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 934
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The pic's worth a 1000 words of explanation
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2004 International 25CCD Registered Name "Blue Streak"
2013 F-150HD FX4 SuperCrew Lariart (MaxTow) "Red Dragon"
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04-18-2019, 09:43 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Pacific Palisades
, California
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 15
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Great to know you can tow an Airstream down the beach. I confess, I haven't searched the forums for other posts about towing an Airstream through the sand.
It looks like you had a great spot. Any tips on towing on a beach? Did you "air down"? Were you able to tow through soft sand? What is your TV? Is that a Suburban or an Expedition?
Thanks
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04-18-2019, 09:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,667
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I want to do that!
Congratulations on your retirement and first long trip!
Al
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2013 Dodge 2500 Laramie 4x4 Megacab Cummins
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04-18-2019, 12:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 28' International
Trois-Rivieres
, Quebec
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 692
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Thanks!
Having a 4x4 3/4 ton TV with all terrain tires helps. I didn't need to deflate.
It depends on the granularity of the sand and how damp it is. We had previously stayed a night on Holly Beach (by Cameron, LA) and there the sand was dryer and deeper (saw a 2X4 pickup get stuck to the axel and a 1 ton 2x4 dually struggle). So we stayed in a safer zone (it is a good idea to first take a walk on the surface you plan to drive on).
The first 5 miles of Padre Island which is 70 miles long, has a hard packed strip of very fine sand in the tidal zone. But beyond the 5 mile milepost, only 4x4 vehicles can make it (and I wouldn't haul a 28' AS there).
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2016 International Signature CCD, RBQ, Dual A/C, 28'
2018 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD, 4x4, Crew Cab, Duramax Diesel, Leer cap
Lift kit, 16" wheels, Michelin Agilis CC LT
DIY Solar: 500W Renogy panels, AM Solar hdw, Blue Sky MPPT controller, 470ah Rolls battery bank, 2000W Renogy inverter.
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04-18-2019, 11:31 PM
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:SPACE A" S/O 11 Air19745
2006 34' Classic S/O
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,766
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If you take your Airstream to the beach, be sure and wash it off afterwards with a low powered pressure washer, all over including the belly. Otherwise, later on filiform corrosion will form on the rivet holes and skin edges and work its way inward on the panels. Always keep it polished especially on the vulnerable points mentioned.
guskmg
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04-20-2019, 10:52 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 28' International
Trois-Rivieres
, Quebec
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by guskmg
If you take your Airstream to the beach, be sure and wash it off afterwards with a low powered pressure washer, all over including the belly. Otherwise, later on filiform corrosion will form on the rivet holes and skin edges and work its way inward on the panels. Always keep it polished especially on the vulnerable points mentioned.
guskmg
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I totally agree. I carry in my truck my electric Karcher pressure washer, as small 12V water pump, my Honda 2200 generator (with propane adaptor) and 2 (empty) 5Gal water jugs; I was able to pressure rinse the AS and the TV while boondocking on the beach and once more when we were inland.
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2016 International Signature CCD, RBQ, Dual A/C, 28'
2018 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD, 4x4, Crew Cab, Duramax Diesel, Leer cap
Lift kit, 16" wheels, Michelin Agilis CC LT
DIY Solar: 500W Renogy panels, AM Solar hdw, Blue Sky MPPT controller, 470ah Rolls battery bank, 2000W Renogy inverter.
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04-20-2019, 04:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 30' Flying Cloud
Pleasant City
, Ohio
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 133
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Nice! What a cool photo and an even better campsite!
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04-20-2019, 04:36 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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Enjoy !!!
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