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06-03-2015, 12:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2015 30' Flying Cloud
Berrien Springs
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 92
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We did it! Flying Cloud 30 Owners. Airstream Dreams Realized!
Boy are we excited - our first Airstream. Retirement is close on the horizon.
We were at Alumapalooza 6 at the weekend and Tim Maxwell of Airstream helped us source what we were looking for. We are wanting to create a cosy and sociable 'saloon' along the lines of a sailboat (I'm a boat captain and met my wonderful wife sailing in the Adriatic). We liked the idea of the FC 26U prototype we saw at Jackson Center. We want to improve on the 26U and add an office and more kitchenette counter and storage using the dinette area. The FC30 with recliners seemed to be the easiest to adapt.
Woodland Travel Center in Grand Rapids MI had a Flying Cloud 30 with recliners. Chad was kind enough not to say we were crazy, and was in fact enthusiastic about what we are trying to do. Hopefully by Alumapalozza 7 we should have it finished. Watch this space!
Now for a truck.
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06-03-2015, 12:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2010 30' Flying Cloud
Mocksville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 232
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Congratulations! We love our Flying Cloud 30 with recliners. We always had boats (only ski and wakeboard boats though) before getting our Airstream, so I can't wait to see what modifications you come up with.
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06-16-2015, 09:13 AM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 223
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Congratulations! We used to sail, but when I started booking tickets with Trawlerfest too look at boats my wife suggested we look at Airstreams and land travel. We're looking at the 25 and 27s now for a soon to be retirement. I really like the U-shaped dinette in the new 26. Must harken from the sailboat days, but I think they look more usable and comfortable. Best of luck with the new AS and with the TV search. Drop an message if you get into downtown. It'd be a pleasure to meet you.
Richard
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06-16-2015, 06:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,278
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Well, your dreams came true big time! You're going to have a very special Airstream. You made a wise choice in my view. Wishing you may happy traveling adventures in your retirement.
Maybe you saw one of the new "Land Yachts" Airstream made that is outfitted well, like a yacht. They are quite dramatic inside.
Their are lots of good tow vehicles out there. Considering the size and weight of your Airstream, a torquey diesel might make sense. We find our Super Duty reliable and comfortable towing our 86 34 footer. It has the power to merge onto the interstates, and power to climb steep grades for long distances like we find in Colorado. The other makes have very similar characteristics.
David
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06-16-2015, 08:36 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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Congratulations on your new AS. Many it bring you much joy!
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06-16-2015, 09:01 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Mobile
, Alabama
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 319
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Congrats on your new Airstream. It has been a year since we got ours and we are still excited. Hope to retire in the next couple of years also.
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06-16-2015, 09:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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welcome!
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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06-17-2015, 04:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2016 30' International
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 723
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Congrats to you Duncan. And another congrats on finding a 30' recliner model! In our view, the 30' recliner model is THE ticket, as well.
We were not able to find one, so we ordered a 2016 Intl Serenity 30' with the recliner "build" configuration, but we're going to put in our own recliners of choice. It is expected to arrive at our dealer by mid July.
With the 30' model, we opted to tow with a 2015 GMC Sierra Denali HD, which is a 3/4 ton Heavy Duty with Duramax Engine and Allison Transmission.
The Denali HD is very much like a Cadillac truck, with a very quiet diesel engine. We love the truck so much that it is our daily driver, as well, though we don't need to commute anywhere, so it's not actually driven "every" day. Not an inexpensive choice, but it is a joy to drive and is supremely well-suited to tow the 31' Airstream, along with an ample payload of goodies.
Please keep us posted on what you wind up going with!
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06-17-2015, 05:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,670
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Congratulations.
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WBCCI 8653/AIR 60240
2022 Ford F150 PowerBoost Platinum w/7.2KW
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06-17-2015, 05:46 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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Congratulations, just like ours. Love the recliners.
ENJOY
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2020 28' Twin Flying Cloud
2021 F350 6.7 King Ranch
USAF Master Training Instructor (TI) & (MTI)- 68-72
Volunteer K9 Rehabilitator & Trainer
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06-17-2015, 06:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
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Congratulations, very comfortable model. We liked that living room set up so well we put the recliners, console and folding table of the 30 into our FC 25RB.
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Doug and Cheryl
2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
The Truth is More Important Than the Facts
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06-29-2015, 11:02 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2010 30' Flying Cloud
Sandy
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 41
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New 30' Flying Cloud
Congrats... we have a 2010 and love it. We pull it with a 2014 F350, diesel. Had a 2008 F250,diesel and it was a great TV. However, I wanted to change to a crew cab and did so, last year... love the crew cab. Anyhow, the new F350 is as quite and smooth as my Cayenne, no joke. Just competed a 2800 mile trip from Portland, Or to Jackson, Wy. and back. MPG was 16.5 and the 6.7 engine pulls the FC like it's not behind you, a very secure feeling to have the control and extra power when you need it.
Enjoy the FC
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