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10-15-2015, 06:47 PM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,201
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We love the CCD interior. It's not your Father's (or your Mom's) Airstream and has a wonderful retro-modern feel. At the same time it's iconic Americana, it feels more spacious inside than it is, it is easy to tow, and it is a great conversation-starter everywhere we go.
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10-15-2015, 07:52 PM
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Site Team
1964 26' Overlander
1964 19' Globetrotter
OlyPen
, Washington
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,926
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My first TT was an Airstream and after walking through dozens of white boxes it was the first trailer I'd been in that frankly didn't give me visions of goats on the porch, diapers in the sink, no front teeth, living.
I like the timeless design, simple systems and there's just something about those rounded walls... I still smile when I step inside.
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10-15-2015, 08:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 19' Bambi
mt. Prospect
, Illinois
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 829
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The well-stated "iconic" shape combines form and function. The form makes a lot of people smile - perhaps it inspires them to travel and dream about new adventures, as it has us. The function makes it easy to be confident when towing. Having our little apartment that we tow behind us makes it easy to get away for an impromptu escape when we decide to grab a few days for ourselves. It's easy to tow, easy to set up, and easy to live with. We've made changes to adjust some things to match our needs, and that makes it exclusively ours and unlike anything else. That's what we love about our little Airstream.
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No WD, but a great DW!
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10-15-2015, 08:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,114
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I think the quality of the cabnetry is fantastic. Some of the hardware is lacking.
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10-15-2015, 08:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Newberg
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,052
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I was going to say towing, towing, towing, but Road Ruler beat me to it.
We had SOB white boxes for over twenty years. Had the joy of rebuilding sections of them to replace dry rot when there seams failed. (That joy bit was sarcasm)
The Airstream, while not perfect, makes me smile every time I hook it up, or come back to it in a campsite. Inside it's soothing. When I fire up the stove for the fist time after towing for hours with the propane off, the stove lights immediately. I love the led interior lights. The electric switch on the water heater works quickly and well, saving me from using my propane. I could go on, but you get the idea. We wanted one for twenty years, and we are very happy we finally got one. They are not everyone's cup of tea, and that is ok. The thing that is important is that you are happy with whatever you choose to spend your time with. Coffee, bacon and eggs taste the same whether you camp under the stars in a sleeping bag or in an Airstream.
Mike
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10-15-2015, 08:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2003 19' Bambi
Forestville
, California
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 56
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Janet
My first TT was an Airstream and after walking through dozens of white boxes it was the first trailer I'd been in that frankly didn't give me visions of goats on the porch, diapers in the sink, no front teeth, living.
I like the timeless design, simple systems and there's just something about those rounded walls... I still smile when I step inside.
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Nothing like stereotyping the poor.
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10-15-2015, 09:24 PM
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#27
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mvaug45
Nothing like stereotyping the poor.
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Lets not find offense from a statement not meant to be offensive.
And besides, who says Janet was talking about poor folks? Maybe it is more offensive to assume she was....
Just sayin'
Brevi tempore!
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10-15-2015, 09:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 5,868
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What I like about our trailer is that the wife and I built it exactly like we wanted it without spending a pile of money.
It is way comfortable over long stays, and we can avoid Hotels all together!
Brevi tempore!
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10-15-2015, 09:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' International CCD FB
Northridge
, California
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 516
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The Airstream family that came along with owning my trailer. Ive met so many wonderful Airstreamers and made great friends.
LilNomad
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10-16-2015, 07:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 23' Flying Cloud
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 97
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My first venture was an SOB. Enjoyed it, but it always felt....flimsy. During a big storm in Dallas, the wind shook me so much I feared serious damage. So AS caught my eye.....I looked, researched, and was hooked: much better mileage, superb natural light throughout, top quality construction, high re-sale value, terrific comfort, great attention to detail...I could go on and on. There simply is nothing on the market to compare. One final note: a neighboring camper, in an enormous SOB with 3 slides, invited me into his rig. Big, yes. But it seemed SMALLER inside than my 23-foot AS!! In sum...go, look, try. Airstream sells itself, if you like quality.
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10-16-2015, 07:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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After getting trapped on the highway today behind an accident for 3 hours I am glad it had a restroom.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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10-16-2015, 08:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Amen to that. Nothing quite so convenient at my age than a clean, handy restroom usable anyplace I can pull over. Wife and daughter also appreciate it for the same reason. Just need to carry some water in the tank for flushing...
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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10-16-2015, 08:41 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,029
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I use mine for work and pleasure. It is 10 years old this year. It is the shiney inside. I can sit and get my coffee at same time. It is we live very very simple in the eirestream. Two cups, two bowls etc. very few clothes two towels. We live fresh, simple and outside, always outside.thats why I like it. We r simple., gadget free, just living for the moment. 160 nights this year, all good!
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2006 Bambi CCD ("EireStream!!")
2010 Funfinder
2005 T@B
2001 Teardrop, Mountain Hardware Tent
For some perfection takes a little longer...
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10-17-2015, 05:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
2009 27' FB International
2007 25' Safari
Currently Looking...
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,564
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Best liked features
As noted, having a rest room behind you is very nice. Any entrance ramp on the Interstate can do in a pinch.
But, the ability to make the unit personal is very nice. And at the risk of being banned for too many photos, here is a change in my toilet area, makes the interior "softer".
Alana_Curtains_Bath_10.11.15 by Tommie Lauer, on Flickr
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Happy trails and Good Luck
Ms Tommie Fantine Lauer, Greensboro, NC
AIR #31871 KQ3H
www.fantinesvoice.com
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10-17-2015, 06:04 AM
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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: 13,153
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My favorite thing about Lucy is that no matter where go, we're home.
Brian
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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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10-18-2015, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,962
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Just in case you had not considered this. You don't even need to keep water in your holding tank to flush on the road. You can use the facilities and then very simply pour in some water from a water jug behind you to flush and carry things along. In case you haven't had an opportunity to fill the water tank. (we can't fill at home).
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10-18-2015, 03:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2018 27' Globetrotter
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 144
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Why an Airstream?
After walking through dozens of SOBs, my husband and I decided we would only be happy with an Airstream as out first TT for three reasons:
1. They are the "little black dress" of travel trailers...classic, classy, and timeless.
2. Even though our old bodies aren't happy sleeping on the ground in our tent any more, we can still feel like we are camping in the great outdoors with an AS, rather than staying in a mobile house with an itty, bitty yard.
3. Owning an AS is more than being a travel trailer owner; you have become part of a new extended family. This forum is just one example of the wonderful people in that family (along with a few prickly ones that keep things lively!)
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10-18-2015, 10:51 PM
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LifeIsShort
2013 22' FB Sport
Winter Park
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 27
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Windows, and more windows. Camping is about experiencing the outdoors. Too many huge SOB's close you off from the outdoors, to the point that they are dark and claustrophobic. In my Airstream, I am surrounded by awesome views of the world around me and tons of natural light.
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10-20-2015, 08:53 AM
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#39
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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The style- retro, art deco, old-school-
The dependability- a tad above the other brands-
Road manners- literally tows like it isn't even there and yields 11-13 mpg- 20% higher fuel economy than our sob white box-
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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10-20-2015, 08:54 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Also,
The materials- no mdf, particle board, wafer board, chip board, beaver board, what have ya- not nearly as much "off-gassing" odor as sob trailers-
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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