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Rivet Master 
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Welcome to the world of shiny, happy people (for the most part).
Advice? If you've never towed anything before, make sure they show you how to adjust trailer-brakes via the under-dash control box. Mine was too high - almost put myself through the windshield going down a mountain road.
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03-14-2012, 10:23 PM
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Tool Hoarder
Currently Looking...
West
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 907
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Originally Posted by Mhenry2712
Going to Texas Friday to pick the Airstream up... Any Advice?
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Congrats Mark! Have you towed before?
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03-15-2012, 04:20 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Don't care about gay or straight, just enjoy the hell out of your AS. jim
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03-15-2012, 05:34 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 25' International CCD
1964 19' Globetrotter
2012 Interstate Coach
vero beach
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 184
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Originally Posted by zigzagguzzi
Don't care about gay or straight, just enjoy the hell out of your AS. jim
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What Jim said. Congrats & enjoy.
Life is short, you're a long time gone.
Den & Ellen
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07, 25' Ocean Breeze
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03-15-2012, 01:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Sunnyvale
, California
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,894
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There is soooo much advice you could receive, and yet....
A couple good ones if you haven't towed much before, or camped in an RV...
1. Let/Press the Dealer to do a thorough walk-through and demo, and suspect you may forget stuff anyway.. Make sure YOU can work all the things from wter heater to draining tanks..
2. Begin drafting "Checklist" for setting up and gtting ready to tow/drive off... Many of the "great stories.." here involve things like leaving antennas up or windows open or even hoses connected.. A good short checklist can help a lot.
3. Be ready to drive a little slower than the fastest cars on the Interstate at the beginning.. Airstreams tow so well you might think you can go 75, until you discover that mass and inertia are not your friends when you need to stop or swerve.. Take it easy and gain confidence slowly.
4. Start modestly with cooking and meal plans.. Sandwiches and basic coffeemaker and microwave stuff are OK to start, and you can work up to gourmet menus' after learning what you are comfortable with in kitchen and cleanups.
Best of luck on ride home, and do enjoy it!!
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In Theory, there's no difference between Theory and Practice, but in Practice, there is usually a difference... 
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03-15-2012, 03:44 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Tulsa
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 38
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In a short 24 hours, I will be in my new 19 ft Flying Cloud! Very Excited... Pictures will be coming
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03-15-2012, 04:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Another thing that people do is spend their first night on the dealers lot to learn the systems and look for any deficiencies that can be taken care of before you drive off.
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North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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03-15-2012, 04:19 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mhenry2712
In a short 24 hours, I will be in my new 19 ft Flying Cloud! Very Excited... Pictures will be coming
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Yipeeee! 
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03-16-2012, 12:12 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Gig Harbor
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 780
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The only bad advice I see here is that Bambi's rule. Not true. The Flying Clouds are the kings of the road
Dan
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03-16-2012, 08:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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The only bad advice I see here is that Bambi's rule. Not true. The Flying Clouds are the kings of the road
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Oh, Dan, Dan, Dan. It's not ADVICE. It just is.
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03-16-2012, 08:55 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,401
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zlee
Oh, Dan, Dan, Dan. It's not ADVICE. It just is.
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Deluded of Colorado, eh?
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03-16-2012, 09:28 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
, Colorado
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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Deluded of Colorado, eh? |
*smirk*
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03-16-2012, 04:58 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Saint Petersburg
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,702
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Hi Mark,
Welcome to the Airstream owners club, and most especially a FOD member! Best of luck in your travels home in your new Airstream.
I can honestly say don't expect everyone in our community to understand your purchase of an RV.
You'll find that camping and attending your closest Airstream Rally enjoying the Airstream lifestyle is contagious.
Learn everything that you can at the dealer, whatever you don't understand, make them repeat it for you until you DO understand.
Towing is another matter. Be aware of your surroundings, realize that towing isn't about setting land speed records either. 55 to 60mph is your optimal speed, especially considering the $ of gas nowadays.
A checklist is perfect, several to be honest. One for loading necessary items inside Airstream (food, linens, dishes, cooking ware). One for hooking up trailer to tow vehicle (TV) as well as when you arrive at your destination.
Another list for setting up at campground.
Lots of things are better left in trailer rather than trying to move it all back and forth between Airstream and home base.
Private Message me for any specific questions. You're already at the best place possible to learn about your Airstream, use the search function, if unable to find an answer, don't be shy about asking the Forum.
Best of luck in your travels home. Keep us all posted on how you do.
One final suggestion, if you have a smartphone, check to see if an app is available for the AirForum. I use mine quite a bit when away from computer.
Thanks, Derek
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03-16-2012, 05:08 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1972 29' Ambassador
grants pass
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 262
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Video Demo
Welcome Mark !
You might have a friend Video the dealer explaining all the workings for future reference.
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03-17-2012, 06:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Tulsa
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 38
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Here it is! Name ideas ?
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03-17-2012, 06:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 19' Flying Cloud
Tulsa
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 38
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03-17-2012, 07:12 PM
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2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Very nice. Ours is very original, we call her Bambi. 
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03-17-2012, 08:01 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 16' International CCD
Salt Lake City
, Utah
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 301
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Nothing like a shiny new Airstream! Congratulations. You are going to love it!
Stan
Salt Lake City
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03-19-2012, 01:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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Originally Posted by Mhenry2712
Here it is! Name ideas ?
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S/he'll tell you the name if you pay attention!  My sister named the Bambino.
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03-19-2012, 01:28 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 16' Sport
San Bernardino
, California
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 443
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zlee
S/he'll tell you the name if you pay attention! My sister named the Bambino. |
Is it Griffindor?
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