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12-25-2009, 04:38 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Canaan
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 10
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It's Official - our first Airstream
We bought a used 2008 Safari. Our first trip will be in April.....we can't wait. Thanks to all who gave advise in our search. We really didn't think we would find something this soon.
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12-25-2009, 04:43 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
What model Safari did you get?
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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12-25-2009, 04:44 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbms
We bought a used 2008 Safari. Our first trip will be in April.....we can't wait. Thanks to all who gave advise in our search. We really didn't think we would find something this soon.
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Congrats! 
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12-25-2009, 05:25 PM
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Rivet Master 
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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April?
Why wait until April?
Just hook up and go somewhere. Anywhere.
Enjoy your new toy.
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12-25-2009, 05:45 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Congratulations! Head south!! And enjoy.
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2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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12-26-2009, 09:47 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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C more, Due More
Congratulations
Now get out there!
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12-26-2009, 10:28 AM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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Welcome to the forums! I just purchased a moho and already thinking of where to go soon. Come on down south and visit! Oh, and don't forget about pictures! We love pictures.
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12-26-2009, 08:08 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Canaan
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 10
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It's a Safari SE FB (Twins) 25'. It has a lot of extras.
We have a school aged child (8 yr old) so we cannot use it until April vacation. We'll be headed to Florida for 2 weeks.
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12-27-2009, 03:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1968 17' Caravel
Marblehead
, Hasslechusetts
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 146
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Congratulations on your acquisition. If you take care of it you'll be able to hand it down to your nine year-old later on. Do the maintenance and keep the shell clean and it will last a couple of lifetimes.
My advice is to start out with short trips close to home. Take the time to get the feel of towing it. There is a lot to learn about the basics of trailering such as hooking up and unhooking, dumping the tanks, backing up, etc, as well as the lifestyle. Enjoy the education process. Join the Club and participate. Keep active in the Forums. Find a knowledgeable mentor and don't be afraid to ask questions. Once you are a seasoned Airstreamer give back to the community and help a newcomer.
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12-27-2009, 04:05 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Foster
Why wait until April?
Just hook up and go somewhere. Anywhere.
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They lives in New Hampshire. It's December. That's why.
You live in Walnut Grove, you wouldn't understand.
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12-27-2009, 08:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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Congrads! We are new to streaming also! (sold moho) We bought in Sept. and drove 1,400 miles the first trip to Winter in FL. Lovin' it!! We also love NH, maybe visit this Summer. Selling our home in CT and maybe tour with the "Airdreamer" in the Summers for a while. When in FL, give a call! Where you going??
Bill
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12-27-2009, 08:41 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2004 28' International CCD
tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 121
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congratulations! we're in FL and if you need any advice on FL parks for younger families we're happy to offer some guidance (we have no kids but are proabably about your age and would have similar interest in camp grounds). there are many great state parks. reserve early because they are popular with everyone up north!
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12-28-2009, 06:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Canaan
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 10
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Thanks all for the warm welcome.
We have been avid RV'ers for 25+ years......just not Airstreamers. We just sold our motorhome this fall and decided to buy an Airstream so we will have a usable RV in 20 years...if you know what I mean.
We had a 5th wheel many years ago but have not towed anything for a while (truck campers and motorhomes) so we will have a 'towing' learning curve. Other than that things should be easy to pick up.....hooking up, awnings, etc.
We are going to Ft. Wilderness in Disney in April. We've been there many times and our daughter loves going to the parks. We love the campground. It's a long trip but worth it when we get there.
I hope to be around for a long time.
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