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07-25-2011, 07:30 PM
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Rivet Master 
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,345
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As a (straight) solo camper for four years before I met my now-wife, I never once encountered any problem. The only time it ever came up was when I was checking in at Cherry Hill Park near DC, and they said, "Just you and your wife?" "Just me, actually." Of course I still got charged the two-adult rate. 
People working and staying in campgrounds were - and still are - always friendly to me. I've never had a problem with people coming by and striking up a conversation, Airstreamers and SOB owners alike. This is one of the things I love about camping.
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1995 Airstream Classic 30' Excella 1000
2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
Sold: 2006 F-250 6.0L Powerstroke Supercab
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07-25-2011, 08:03 PM
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Moderator Emeritus
1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Anna
, Illinois
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 5,718
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No Room at the Inn?
Greetings AirsDream!
Quote:
Originally Posted by AirsDream
As to Airstreams, there are just all sorts of Airstreamers, you know? I usually travel solo, and that fact alone seems to get me some inquisitive looks at commercial campgrounds (part of why I try to avoid em'). It seems that fun is supposed to occur only in group settings, and that a solo guy represents some form of evil (escaped convict? Al Qauida plotter? alimony runaway?) ... but usually if I give em' my best smile, they're o.k. Never been turned away. I think I've come close a couple of times when I just didn't feel like shaving for a couple of days, but that "clean-cut Airstream image" has won them over every time!
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To get an even wider variety of stares/reactions, try pulling into a commercial campground (or just about any campground for that matter) towing a 40+ year-old Vintage Airstream with a baby blue 30+ year-old Cadillac Eldorado Convertible. The inquisitive looks were rampant when traveling near high passes in the Rocky Mountains with the Vintage combination. Encountered more than a few shocked expressions from people in gas stations who couldn't believe that my Cadillac wasn't significantly modified from stock.
I am just starting to get accustomed to not being a Free Wheeler as I found my soulmate last October. Every now and again, I find myself answering one when the desk-clerk at the campground asks me about the number of adults in the coach - - - habits of a lifetime take some time to break, I guess . . . .
Kevin
Cadillac with '64 Airstream Overlander:
Cadillac with '78 Argosy Minuet (Yellowstone National Park)
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WBCCI (Lifetime Member)/VAC #7864
AIR #827
1964 Overlander International
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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10-06-2011, 02:22 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 27' Overlander
Rosendale
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 31
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I seem to have a knack for breaching the ice. I just ask if they wanna see my AS !!
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10-06-2011, 04:35 AM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,711
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Another assumption is that all RV'ers are conservative. I've had many interesting and friendly conversations with conservatives, liberals and independents.
Gene
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10-06-2011, 05:45 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
Another assumption is that all RV'ers are conservative. I've had many interesting and friendly conversations with conservatives, liberals and independents.
Gene
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Gene,
You do realize you are our resident "republicrat".
When are you planning to announce?
Bob
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10-06-2011, 06:57 AM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 12,711
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ROBERT CROSS
Gene,
You do realize you are our resident "republicrat".
When are you planning to announce?
Bob
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I'm retired.
Gene
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10-06-2011, 07:00 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CrawfordGene
I'm retired.
Gene
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Gene,
Soz DC
Bob
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10-12-2011, 08:32 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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very interesting thread. Guess I'll soon find out how I'm treated when I start getting the Airstream motorhome on the road. Single, plan on staying that way. My 'co-pilot' is my 6 year old Westie. Best co-pilot there is, no back talking, just plenty of 'kisses', lol!
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10-12-2011, 09:05 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2022 16' Basecamp
Currently Looking...
anywhere
, Alabama
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 218
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They will all come to see your Moho, Derek.
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10-12-2011, 10:53 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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You should have no problem the WESTIE is a sure Chick magnet.
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Roger & MaryLou
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F350 CREWCAB SW LONG BED
7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel
1977 27ft OVERLANDER
KA8LMQ
AIR # 22336 TAC- OH-7
May your roads be straight and smooth and may you always have a tailwind!
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10-13-2011, 05:01 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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ummm, Mike, don't really want the 'chicks', lol
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