|
|
11-30-2012, 01:55 PM
|
#21
|
Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
|
27 footer advantages EB
The queen in the 27 is fore and aft, which definitely makes stowing the table top easier than in the 25. The pantry is much bigger and more functional - the microwave is lame, so tossing it is an option. If you're boondocking, cook outside with a dutch oven! The hanging closet space is doubled too.
Deleting the cheap skylights - 2 in the 27 as opposed to 1 in the 25 is another good option, though you may want a 3rd fantastic fan near the bath area where the smaller skylight goes.
I would think that the table top could also be stored between the cushions of the folded up dinette bench. Hidden under dinette and under couch storage doesn't exist, but pretty covered bins could definitely be used there. (Comments about using 2 recliners instead of the dinette in a 25 - Measure the space. You'll fit one on the door side, but the location of the FURNACE and the side couch/bed will crowd the heck out of the second one... though you might "negotiate" shortening the couch a couple of inches, or at least using a round corner like on the bed. Recliners do make a lot of sense when you remember where the TV is.)
As for the Rear hatch, I'd probably make a mosquito netting to go around the edge of the open door... and ad a ground mat so I could step down into the "back porch" if I wanted.
Unfortunately I didn't win the power ball so.... no new EB for me.
Paula
__________________
Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 04:22 PM
|
#22
|
Home of Vortex tuning
2013 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Spearfish
, South Dakota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 614
|
Are there two skylights in a 27 EB? I have recently (this summer, new rigs) seen one in a 27 FC and two in a 27 safari
I've only seen a 25 EB in person, no 27.
__________________
"Chip Tank" is in Westwood Ca.
|
|
|
12-01-2012, 04:31 PM
|
#23
|
Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
1977 31' Excella 500
Berkeley Springs
, West Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,638
|
Panamerica!
__________________
- Jim
|
|
|
12-12-2012, 12:07 PM
|
#24
|
Home of Vortex tuning
2013 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Spearfish
, South Dakota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 614
|
A little birdie told me there is a EB on the production line today
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f483...ml#post1237380
__________________
"Chip Tank" is in Westwood Ca.
|
|
|
12-12-2012, 03:05 PM
|
#25
|
Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
|
I just came from the Airstream dealer in Tucson. Checked his inventory and there is a new EB scheduled for delivery in February 2013.
doug k
|
|
|
02-04-2013, 07:42 AM
|
#26
|
Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
|
AS Northwest has had 2013 EBs in their inventory for quite some time ...
__________________
2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
|
|
|
02-04-2013, 08:05 AM
|
#27
|
Rivet Master
Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
|
I was at the plant one week before Christmas, and at that time there was several EB's in the production process.
Andy
|
|
|
02-04-2013, 08:36 AM
|
#28
|
2014 Bowlus Road Chief
Cumming
, Iowa
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 370
|
I was speaking with Jackson Center last week and was told that EB's are on for 2013 and "highly likely" for 2014, as their national sales figures are good. For what it's worth.
John S.
|
|
|
02-08-2013, 05:22 PM
|
#29
|
1 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
atlantic beach
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 16
|
go for it! We love our EB.
|
|
|
02-19-2013, 10:46 PM
|
#30
|
Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by mefly2
AS Northwest has had 2013 EBs in their inventory for quite some time ...
|
... and, we picked ours up last week. Great folks (CJ & Steve) with whom to deal at Airstream Adventures Northwest in Seattle. We find it quite easy to simply put the table on top of the queen size bed and enjoy the screened in comfort of the open rear hatch... bug free state not needed ...
__________________
2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
|
|
|
05-28-2013, 08:50 AM
|
#31
|
Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,792
|
Jackson Center had a EB on site
I was at Jackson Center on 5/22/13 and saw a 25 foot EB being prepped for shipment.
|
|
|
05-28-2013, 10:13 AM
|
#32
|
Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
|
Even the no longer produced 34' Panamerica had its limitations and drawbacks, as all toy haulers do. Get a trailer that doesn't have to be a Transformer as well. Then get a bike rack and a canoe/kayak carrier for the tow vehicle.
|
|
|
05-28-2013, 07:49 PM
|
#33
|
Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
|
We LIKE the EB just as it is and already have a topper on our pickup as well as top Yakima rails to mount whatever is necessary there, too. The only limitation we have found is the stability of the table and we have that addressed as well.
__________________
2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
|
|
|
05-28-2013, 09:35 PM
|
#34
|
Rivet Master
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 7,714
|
mefly, I thought the table was a weakness in the design as well. What did you do to stabilize it?
doug k
|
|
|
06-19-2013, 12:02 PM
|
#35
|
Home of Vortex tuning
2013 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Spearfish
, South Dakota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 614
|
I needed to post a pix of my rig in the throes of chillin'.
My first EB camping trip in a NP.
pix in my gallery
<<
__________________
"Chip Tank" is in Westwood Ca.
|
|
|
06-19-2013, 03:56 PM
|
#36
|
Rivet Master
2015 30' Classic
2012 28' International
Greensboro
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,708
|
At Alumapalooza a couple of weeks ago, this question was asked, "are you discontinuing the EB." The answer was, "no." But, there was a bit of a hedge. We were told that people are using that nice ramp as a large opening to have a screened in porch. Not what the factory had expected, but people seem to be finding really creative ways to use the EB for other than hauling toys. No shock to me. Spend some time on AirForums and you can't fail to be impressed at the creativity. Also, just FYI, I visited the factory a couple of weeks after ordering my trailer. There was not a SINGLE 28' CCD Signature to be seen in production. They did build mine a few weeks later.
__________________
_________________
"SilverLeaf II" 2015 30' Classic
2019 RAM 2500 Limited 4x4 CC w/6.7L Cummins
ProPride 3P
AIR# 58452
WBCCI # 3430-Unit 21
|
|
|
06-19-2013, 04:35 PM
|
#37
|
Retired.
Currently Looking...
.
, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
|
Our dealership ordered a 2014 EB last week, so they are still in production, just "as ordered".
__________________
Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|