Airstream Eddie Bauer Edition

[TBRich]

Originally Posted by daveharc

Nope, my boat is currently parked at a storage facility in Gilbert but am looking to find a place closer to my home. There is a new place right off the I-10 in Chandler I looked at today and I counted (5) airstreams parked there!

I am pretty sure most of those Airstreams are 4CU folks if it's the new storage unit I've heard about...it sounds like a great facility with a washing bay, dumps station, etc...and they have covered spaces...good in our weather.

[daveharc]

Originally Posted by TBRich

I am pretty sure most of those Airstreams are 4CU folks if it's the new storage unit I've heard about...it sounds like a great facility with a washing bay, dumps station, etc...and they have covered spaces...good in our weather.

Thanks, it's called RV SuperStorage I-10 & Wild Horse Pass < http://www.RVSuperStorage.com >. The place looks brand new but is fairly pricy. I was shocked how empty it was as the place I currently keep my boat is fully booked and bursting at the seams! The new place is approximately 50% more than the place I'm currently at...

-dh-

[dkottum]

A 14,000# Equalizer hitch for a 25' Airstream is an irresponsible recommendation, maybe from the same guy at Equalizer who told me to get a 12,000# hitch for my 5,000# fully loaded Airstream 20, so I would have plenty of capacity.

I do not repair Airstreams damaged by excessive hitches, and am not a hitch expert, but there are some on this forum who do. Perhaps they will see this and offer some advice.

Doug K

[TBRich]

Originally Posted by daveharc

Thanks, it's called RV SuperStorage I-10 & Wild Horse Pass < RV storage and the best boat storage; RV super storage - boat storage - covered RV storage >. The place looks brand new but is fairly pricy. I was shocked how empty it was as the place I currently keep my boat is fully booked and bursting at the seams! The new place is approximately 50% more than the place I'm currently at...

-dh-

That's the one! Louis (LHall) stores their vintage rig there, and I think Silverback has an AS trailer and their vintage Moho there...and a couple of others I can't remember at the moment. Louis said it is more than where they used to be, but is so very convenient and much closer to them, so it's worth it.

[daveharc]

Originally Posted by dkottum

A 14,000# Equalizer hitch for a 25' Airstream is an irresponsible recommendation, maybe from the same guy at Equalizer who told me to get a 12,000# hitch for my 5,000# fully loaded Airstream 20, so I would have plenty of capacity.

I do not repair Airstreams damaged by excessive hitches, and am not a hitch expert, but there are some on this forum who do. Perhaps they will see this and offer some advice.

Doug K

Hi Doug,

I really appreciate all the advice I get on this forum. The vendors are usually just trying to make a sale but all the experience in this group is much more valuable than vendor recommendations!

By the way, does anyone know what the going discount percentage off of MSRP for a new Airstream? It seems like a rough economic situation is brewing for travel trailer manufacturers as the Diesel/Gas price keeps creeping forward and projecting $5+/gallon in the near future.

Thanks!!!

-dh-

[daveharc]

Originally Posted by steverino

We have a 2010 27FB Flying Cloud, came with the factory full awning set, conventional oven, and separate (small) microwave.

Given the choice, we would have ordered the same options. On a hot weekend at Pinnacles National Monument, we appreciated the full awnings. We make a lot of use of the oven - roasting potatoes, toasting bread, etc, and like the fact that the oven does not need 120 VAC to run.

Pretty sure the outdoor shower is standard on all models. It's come in handy at the beach, hosing off sandy feet and surf-soaked Golden Retriever!

Did you order either the factory installed solar panels or inverter on your 27FB Flying Cloud?

[daveharc]

Originally Posted by happycamper2

YES to the additional awning package. Well worth the money. Those big pano windows let in alot of heat in the summer. The awnings definitely help with keeping the unit cooler.

We have the 25FB Flying Cloud. It works great for us but it is just my husband and me.

Good luck with your purchase.

Did you order either the factory installed solar panels or inverter on your 25FB Flying Cloud?