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08-31-2015, 12:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 30' Classic
The Beautiful Mountains Of Southwest
, Virginia
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 228
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I Finally Have One!
 Well, We are finally the proud new owners of a brand spankin new 2016 Classic. After dealing with some health issues earlier in the year and cancelling a order for a new Classic, I took delivery of one last Friday. We were lucky enough to find one that a Dealer had just received, that was "exactly" the way we wanted it. Rear queen, Solar package, Power awning, Chestnut leather and Sandalwood Corian. We got home Friday night and I have been busy doing the first "mods" on my list and my wife has been busy cleaning and packing the inside. The reason that we are running around the clock is that we are planning to leave this Friday morning for a month long trip to the Southwest! That only gave us six days to try and get everything ready. I had the Dealer "Walbernize" the complete trailer so it would be protected for the trip. My first mods were as follows, Install Progressive Ind voltage controller and surge guard with remote display, Install second sewer hose storage, Install stainless cable and 110 outlet covers, "no more plastic," Had 80 PSI of nitrogen installed in tires, Had three rear bedroom windows tinted with 3M - 20% window tint, to match the other windows. Looks really sweet and should help a lot with privacy and heat. I really like the new features that they added for 16. I hope to post some pictures along the way of our 6000 mile "break in" trip. 
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08-31-2015, 01:58 PM
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Rivet Master 
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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Make sure you test all the systems while you are loading and getting ready for your trip. Maybe camp in it in your driveway. Hopefully nothing major is found before your trip.
Congratulations
Kelvin
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2008 Classic 25fb "Silver Mistress"
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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08-31-2015, 02:01 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1975 Argosy 24
Malakoff
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 490
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Well, you're lookin mighty sporty there "cowboy". Now you "steer clear" of folks you meet out there on the highway. There'll be alot of people out there ah "wanting what you got". In Oklahoma there's Indians - maybe want to "scalp" ya. Down near Mexico -(along the border)- keep a lookout for illegals climbing on board for a free ride. The Southwest can be a dangerous place for a fellow, esp sporting a shiney new rig. Better keep Matt Dillon's cell number on yer speed-dialer deevice. Bit of beef-jerkey on those saddle bags may come in handy out in southeast Arizona...not many Starbutts Cafe's out there that I've seen. Last word of addvice...some good walkin shoes....cowboy boots aint to good fer a long walk. Some of that sun-screen too. Haaaa (enjoy your outing)
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08-31-2015, 03:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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Congrats, it sounds beautiful!
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Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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08-31-2015, 05:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 28' International
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 122
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Congratulations-- I hope you have a wonderful trip!
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08-31-2015, 05:37 PM
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Rivet Master
1990 25' Excella
Sisters
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,195
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Great to take a long maiden voyage. There are always bugs with new rigs and you should be able to shake most of them loose. Don't be frustrated by them, just be glad you found them. And have a great time!
We need pictures!
Cheers,
John
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Air Cooled Porsche Specialist -
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled. ~ Robert Frost
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08-31-2015, 05:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
z
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 262
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Congratulations!
Many congratulations to you & your better half. She sounds pretty sweet.
Safe travels, and many happy smiles on your faces. 
Gavin
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09-01-2015, 11:12 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Pictures, please.
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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
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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09-01-2015, 11:19 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: 13,159
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Congratulations! Safe travel.
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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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09-01-2015, 11:39 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 28
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Perhaps you should have a small gun. But not in Mexico or Canada. Do NOT have a shell in the chamber and keep it in holster.
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09-01-2015, 11:51 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Lake Wylie
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 58
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Congratulations on your new classic. Have a safe trip. We are excited about ours, it should be here in December. Keep us posted on how the shake down trip goes.
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Paul and Linda Hardin
WBCCI 21870
2016 Airstream Classic 30'
2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Mega Cab Turbo Diesel 4x4
Vietnam Veteran Army 70 - 71
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09-01-2015, 12:00 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
Greeneville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 436
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Congrats on you new AS!!! I know from experience you will have a ball.
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09-01-2015, 01:20 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2000 27' Safari
Davidson
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 10
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Great news is even better when shared! Yes, lots of pictures.
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09-01-2015, 03:26 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2015 20' Flying Cloud
Huntington beach
, CALIFORNIA
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 18
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Stoked for you ! Im getting ready to head up to Portland VIA Huntington beach for 10 days in my 20'AS 2015 My wife and i are super excited. What is the benefit of Nitrogen in the tires?
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09-01-2015, 05:52 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Pictures!
Pictures!
Pictures!
I can't afford a new one, but I got 16" wheels ordered for mine. The wheels should be here tomorrow.
Then our trailers will have something in common.
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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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
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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09-01-2015, 06:30 PM
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Mrfixit
Vintage Kin Owner
Bathurst
, New Brunswick
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 65
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Nitrogen in tires
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hbjason
Stoked for you ! Im getting ready to head up to Portland VIA Huntington beach for 10 days in my 20'AS 2015 My wife and i are super excited. What is the benefit of Nitrogen in the tires?
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The nitrogen molecules are larger than the air ones , so it takes a bigger hole to form a leak, such as around the bead or other places. Just my 2 cents!
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09-01-2015, 08:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 25' Classic
Hutto
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 87
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I guess you realize that air is mostly nitrogen. Air is a mixture of gases.
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09-01-2015, 08:09 PM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,722
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Congrats on your new AS! Wishing you many safe and happy miles!
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09-01-2015, 09:40 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 123
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Congratulations!! Look forward to seeing photos too!! :-)
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09-01-2015, 09:46 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2014 28' International
2008 27' International FB
Sonoma
, California
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 26
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Congrats!
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