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05-19-2015, 10:15 AM
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#81
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Rivet Master
2011 25' FB Flying Cloud
Anywhere &
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,090
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Patrick one more question. Rear bumper end protectors - will it be possible to use these on earlier trailers?
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05-19-2015, 10:51 AM
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#82
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Colonial Airstream NJ
Airstream Dealer
1961 16' Bambi
1997 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Millstone Township
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 578
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Al - K4GLU
Patrick one more question. Rear bumper end protectors - will it be possible to use these on earlier trailers?
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Yes the bumper is the same size and shape.
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05-19-2015, 03:17 PM
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#83
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
2016 25' Flying Cloud
1997 21' Excella
Full-Time
, Full-Time
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeatAirstream
Same improvements listed for the International.
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Patrick, congratulations on your recognition from Airstream. Your videos and information has been instrumental in my selection for a 2016 FC 25RB.
I have a question you might be able to answer: My 2016 comes in Mid-June and I ordered the Solar Package. Do you know how many watts 'EACH' panel is?
Thank you!
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2016 RAM 2500 6.7L Cummins, 4WD, Crew, Rear Air
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05-19-2015, 05:04 PM
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#84
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New Member
2004 28' International CCD
Jupiter
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeatAirstream
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Are these Rubber Bumper Ends Available on Line somewhere?
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05-19-2015, 09:48 PM
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#85
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3 Rivet Member
2020 30' Classic
2016 30' Classic
Covington
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeatAirstream
The Classic improvements are... led rope lighting in awning metal wrap, deeper battery box for future upgrades, power lowering dinette table, backlighting inside overhead roof lockers, rear bumper rubberized end caps, mix and match ultra leather and countertops between the two available decors.
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Patrick: I've been told that the 2016 classic will have laminate cherry wood cabinet doors, as opposed to solid wood cabinet doors. Is that correct?
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05-21-2015, 09:23 AM
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#86
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Colonial Airstream NJ
Airstream Dealer
1961 16' Bambi
1997 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Millstone Township
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 578
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sjcjr
Patrick: I've been told that the 2016 classic will have laminate cherry wood cabinet doors, as opposed to solid wood cabinet doors. Is that correct?
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That is not correct. The side panels of the cabinets with have cherry laminate instead of cherry veneer. There were production challenges with the veneer and some inconsistencies. The laminate looks fabulous.
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05-21-2015, 09:24 AM
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#87
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Colonial Airstream NJ
Airstream Dealer
1961 16' Bambi
1997 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Millstone Township
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 578
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New 2016 Airstream Sport 22FB Bambi
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05-21-2015, 09:25 AM
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#88
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Colonial Airstream NJ
Airstream Dealer
1961 16' Bambi
1997 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Millstone Township
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 578
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRagu
Are these Rubber Bumper Ends Available on Line somewhere?
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They will be available through Airstream dealer parts.
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05-21-2015, 09:25 AM
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#89
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Colonial Airstream NJ
Airstream Dealer
1961 16' Bambi
1997 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Millstone Township
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 578
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Plan-B
Patrick, congratulations on your recognition from Airstream. Your videos and information has been instrumental in my selection for a 2016 FC 25RB.
I have a question you might be able to answer: My 2016 comes in Mid-June and I ordered the Solar Package. Do you know how many watts 'EACH' panel is?
Thank you!
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Each panel is 50W.
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05-21-2015, 04:14 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 23' Safari SE
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Anderson
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 24
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Really like the new 26U, just wish it was a front bedroom unit. Any possibilities?
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05-21-2015, 06:21 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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The 26U is a nice addition and seems perfect for that size Airstream.
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05-29-2015, 07:02 AM
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Colonial Airstream NJ
Airstream Dealer
1961 16' Bambi
1997 19' "B" Van Airstream 190
Millstone Township
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 578
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Interstate Power Shades
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05-29-2015, 11:20 PM
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#93
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3 Rivet Member
Seattle
, USA
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 199
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeatAirstream
The roofline of the wide body trailers is identical to the 2015 models. Airstream is not intending on changing the design.
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The hump STAYS??? That's the opposite of what Tim Maxwell told me at the Tampa show a few months back.
No 2016 Classic for us!
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05-29-2015, 11:27 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Seattle
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 199
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NeatAirstream
That is not correct. The side panels of the cabinets with have cherry laminate instead of cherry veneer. There were production challenges with the veneer and some inconsistencies. The laminate looks fabulous.
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So the cabinets in the 2015 Classic WERE NOT solid cherry as was stated before? They were veneer?
And for 2016 the FACES of the cabinets will not be solid cherry, but veneer (as before, even though we were told otherwise), and the rest of the cabinetry will be a fake wood plastic laminate???!!!?!!?!??
I hope the cost has been reduced since they are replacing wood with a cheap laminate...
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05-30-2015, 07:05 AM
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Rivet Master
1962 22' Safari
2016 30' Classic
Southeast
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,987
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Re: 2015 Dealer Meeting
Quote:
Originally Posted by RareStream
So the cabinets in the 2015 Classic WERE NOT solid cherry as was stated before? They were veneer?
And for 2016 the FACES of the cabinets will not be solid cherry, but veneer (as before, even though we were told otherwise), and the rest of the cabinetry will be a fake wood plastic laminate???!!!?!!?!??
I hope the cost has been reduced since they are replacing wood with a cheap laminate...
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I believe you are misreading the statement and the cabinet fronts and doors remain solid cherry. Since I heard that it was the large flat veneer panels like the side of the fridge and the bathroom walls that were delaying production when we visited Tha factory a couple of months ago I suspect that only those panels are changing to laminate.
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Wally Byam Caravan Club International Historian
Vintage Airstream Club Historian
WBCCI/VAC #702 & #6768
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05-30-2015, 08:08 AM
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#96
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,215
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Laminate sure costs a lot less than real wood. More profit per unit as the prices will only go up. However, plastic does not split like real wood can if not properly cared for.
We put three five gallon buckets of water in the coach while stored under roof here in the Phoenix area to keep some humidity level inside when temperatures stay above 100 for weeks on end. We have no issues with all the real Hickory in our 2014 Classic.
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05-30-2015, 09:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
, Canada
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 1,082
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Does anyone know what changes they have made in the 2016 classic compared to the 2015?
Thanks
Doug
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05-30-2015, 06:35 PM
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2020 Classic 33
Box Elder
, South Dakota
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 1,731
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See post #52 above.
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2020 Classic 33 Twin, 2019 Ram 3500 Longhorn, ProPride
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05-30-2015, 07:05 PM
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#99
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3 Rivet Member
2020 30' Classic
2016 30' Classic
Covington
, Louisiana
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 203
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RareStream
So the cabinets in the 2015 Classic WERE NOT solid cherry as was stated before? They were veneer?
And for 2016 the FACES of the cabinets will not be solid cherry, but veneer (as before, even though we were told otherwise), and the rest of the cabinetry will be a fake wood plastic laminate???!!!?!!?!??
I hope the cost has been reduced since they are replacing wood with a cheap laminate...
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In my humble opinion, the airstream brand is in its prime. Within that brand, the classic seems to be in the top of the airstream brand line. I trust the airstream top brass not to cheapen the classic. Maybe I'm wrong but I really don't believe tpairstream would do anything that would diminish the appearance of their flagship product. I will soon find out when I take delivery of my classic in July.
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05-31-2015, 05:30 AM
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#100
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2 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Western MA
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 88
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Congratulations!
Quote:
Originally Posted by NeatAirstream
Heading back to Jersey. Very excited for the 2016 model year. Thank you to AANW for accommodating the dealer body and hosting the open house. Attachment 238494
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Patrick - We want to send you a belated Congratulations on your award! Well deserved!
We bought our 20'FC from you a year ago in July and can't speak enough on the super overall buying experience you provided, as well as the great customer service Colonial provides in the Parts & Service Dept. We were in just two weeks ago for some warranty work and minor fixes - awesome service & crew!
And Thank you for the 2016 26U video...we've watched it about six times. Nice unit. Let's just say it's on the wish list for the future...
In the meantime, we have been watching the 2015 20'FC you produced and posted on utube - which is super for details and has been serving as a "review" of what we bought (since we have forgotten about a few things from our Colonial trailer orientation training). So thank you!
Congratulations and many Thanks! from, the Joneses.
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