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TerryC · 05-24-2010, 09:32 PM

We bought our 2010, 20'FC from Toscano's RV and picked it up the 2nd of March.
The only issue we have had was with the hitch in that they set us up with 1000 lb spring bars on our Eas-lift W/D hitch. We talked to them about it and they ordered and exchanged the 1000 pounders for 600 pound spring bars and it solved the harsh ride tow problem.
Good luck on you purchase, I know that you will love it!
TerryC

GAS_Wyo · 06-01-2010, 10:12 PM

Mary and I bought a brand new 2009 Flying Cloud 23FB in Billings, MT, in April. Evidently a hold-over from last year. We've had it out 2 times...first night was in Red Lodge, MT. Second night was in Billings at the world's first KOA! It rained and we found out it leaks...I've read here that all Airstreams leak!

We're having fun so far, but would like to be getting out more. We've had a very wet spring in Wyoming so far.

sempi2 · 06-01-2010, 10:23 PM

In Oregon we are looking forward to a very wet next few days. Very unusual spring into summer so far. We have been out in the rain, but so far we have not had any leaks - at least - that we have noticed.

Bill&Dalene · 06-17-2010, 09:05 PM

We've had our 23' FB for just over a year now and we love it. No leaks when it rains and we live in Seattle so we'd know.

GAS_Wyo · 06-19-2010, 09:15 PM

Not only that, but we had a leak under the floor of the shower also! Speaking of the shower, Mary had to be 'rescued' out of the shower as the latch was sprung so as to keep its occupant inside the shower. Fortunately, I was there to be the hero.

We took it to Billings, MT, today for a checkup...it's only 2 months old, and it has spent half of its time in the shop.

Airstreamer@ · 07-17-2010, 02:37 PM

Hello folks, I'm new to your forum. I just wanted to say I just traded in my 04 22 foot International CCD for a 11 25 foot Flying Cloud. I had the International since it was new and enjoyed it very much. I traded it in for the Flying Cloud because it had everything I wished the International had. I must say, I'm very impressed with it including the improved craftsmanship from 04. I frequent this forum from time to time and hope learn some tips and maybe give some as well.

safari62 · 07-17-2010, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYNCLD

I'm with urbanfood...62' Flying Cloud that is still being built! As far as no Safari...well the Flying Cloud is just WAY MORE SEXY!

HA!
Are you suggesting that the only Airstream that uses a word from Swahili language to describe a long overland journey is not as cool as Flying cloud?
Safari - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

HA!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flying_Cloud_(Clipper)

tpi · 07-17-2010, 05:05 PM

Safari owner here but love the Flying Cloud in the Eagles How Long video.

How Long Video - The Eagles

So yes I guess I do have a little Flying Cloud envy. It is a cool name.

Lahontancut · 07-22-2010, 04:31 PM

Well, I took my new 2009 out for its first trip on Memorial Day and was disappointed to find I had not one but 3 leaks. One on a window, one in the sunroof and one in the back Fantastic fan. Hopefully, these are easily fixed by the dealer when I take it in for its first service trip at summer's end. I'm a bit surprised that a luxury trailer would have such defects as they test for this during production (at least that's what they show in the A/S build videos). Everything else works fine so far and my family and the other campers who knocked on my door at the state park to get a tour loved it as well.

jdalrymple · 07-22-2010, 05:19 PM

Our 2009 Cloud had a fantastic fan leak. Upon inspection, I found the main frame of the fan broken by over zealous screw tightening at install. LONG drive to dealer, so I called Fantastic Fan and received stellar service. They sent out a new fan for free for me to replace. All went well, and leak is fixed.

GAS_Wyo · 07-23-2010, 04:41 AM

Mary and I took our AS to the dealer for some 'final adjustments' following our 4th trip out. TourAmerica RV/Bretz did a thorough leak test, found several and went to work. They replaced several of the seals around windows...in particular...the emergency window leaked like a sieve. They found that both of the flashings around the Fantastic Fans were cracked due to over-torqueing during installation. All was fixed.

Since I've been having pretty extreme health problems, as soon as I was finished with my first of 3 surgeries, we hopped in the truck, headed up the Big Horns and spent 2 nights at my favorite campground on Tensleep Creek. I was simply elated to finally be at that location with my Airstream! It was an awesome experience after camping in that spot 40+ times over the last 10 years in a tent.

We love this camper!

GAS_Wyo · 08-16-2010, 11:49 AM

Mary and I ended up spending an entire weekend without hot water because of a wire that had pulled loose from the back of the water heater switch. The tech who looked at it, diagnosed and corrected the problem said I was close to losing the bathroom ceiling light also.

Evidently the wires were not installed with enough slack to allow a relaxed connection. This is quite disappointing to me and I just hope that the person who cut these wires too short did not wire the entire trailer!

Anyone else have this type of problem?