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06-19-2018, 11:42 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2019 28' International
Hanson
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2018
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First Items Bought for your Air
I will be taking delivery of my 2019 International Serenity 28RB in about two weeks.
Has anyone posted an easy list of things to have before hand, or just after purchase that you feel are must have's for the trailer.
Scottlin
2019 International Serenity 28RB
GMC Yukon XL Denali
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06-19-2018, 11:52 PM
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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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Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. Congratulations on your new baby. May you have safe travels and many great Airstream Adventures with her.
If you are going to camp in your Airstream right away, you will need water and sewer hoses.
Brian
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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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06-20-2018, 04:22 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Welcome Aboard 👍
Well we had a '63' Safari for 15yrs before the Classic...for the '63' a 1000w Yamaha genset.
For the Classic....$45 worth of stainless screws & fasteners. (learned from attempted exterior bulb & maint on the Safari) 😂
Bob
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I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
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06-20-2018, 05:10 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Huntsville
, Alabama
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 288
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Welcome. You'll love your new AS.
Absolutely get a Power Management System like Progressive Industries - never plug into a campground without one. Good ones aren't cheap, but neither are AS electronics.
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2017 Airstream 26U Twin
2017 F250 Platinum
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06-20-2018, 05:31 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 429
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Welcome Scottlin.
If you haven’t already, get yourself an Amazon Prime account. I’ve found it easier and cheaper (mostly) than driving all over town looking for the essentials.
Also, devote the time and get to know this wonderful forum. It is populated by fellow Streamers who are very willing to share their AS knowledge and passion.
Adventure awaits...
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Bruce
2021 Ram 1500 Laramie - 5.7L Hemi eTORQUE
Airstream Club International #2600
I’d rather be camping is an understatement!
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06-20-2018, 06:23 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
New Hyde Park
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 429
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Assuming you will be receiving a “starter kit”, here are my suggestions:
25 foot gray water hose
(2) RV levelers for under your wheels
Hitch ball lube
Silicone lubricant spray
20 foot sewer hose support
Water pressure regulator - protects your water hose going into your AS
Holding tank deodorant
(4) stabilizing jack pads
2 foot level
Surge guard for your RV’s power system - very important
External water filter - helps keep your water free from particles and foul taste
Wheel chocks
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2021 Ram 1500 Laramie - 5.7L Hemi eTORQUE
Airstream Club International #2600
I’d rather be camping is an understatement!
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06-20-2018, 06:54 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
Baltimore
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 1,042
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I wrote an article with a list of suggestions here:
https://tinylifegear.com/home/first-...r-buying-guide
I suggest you try to avoid buying a lot of stuff until you get to know your rig. Your instinct will probably be to buy a lot of stuff, but you'll be in a better position to know what you need once you've spent some time camping.
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06-20-2018, 07:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Newberg
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,052
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Box of latex or rubber disposable gloves for handling the chore. Of dumping your black water. Sewer hose and connections. Black water hose and fresh water hose. I use a two stage exterior water filter. First stage is a sediment filter, second stage is for nasties like lead, cryptosporidium, etc. rvwaterfilters.com. I use see through plastic bins to corral and separate fresh water stuff from blackwater stuff. Silicon spray for your awning and sticky window gaskets. The book, Airstream Life Nearly Complete book of Airstream Maintenence on Amazon. If your unit has the single stage converter/charger, I'd highly reccomend you read a bunch of threads here on the forum in the repair section about converters and chargers. I suspect your new unit will come with Goodyear Endurance tires, but if it has Goodyear Marathons, read about tires and tire failure here on the the forum. And have fun! While it is not uncommon for a new trailer to have a few issues, don't stress too much, your dealer will get everything worked out and these trailers really are the nicest ones around. I love waking up in my Airstream.
Mike
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06-20-2018, 08:52 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Walnut Creek
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 3,952
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Don't purchase anything Andersen produces, see this thread -http://www.airforums.com/forums/f224/owner-of-andersen-hitches-vandalizes-in-arches-np-179854-8.html
Lots of the gear can be hand me downs from the house until you settle in and have an idea of your ongoing preferences.
Using a king size top sheet gives you enough extra to do hospital corners so the bed is easier to straighten up and remake.
Get an adjustable pressure regulator. Then if a seep starts, you can lower the pressure a bit to mitigate the problem until it is resolved. Plastic fittings crack.
Get a waiter's wine opener. It's an efficient tool to open that adult beverage.
Get your torque wrench for the periodic wheel lug nut torque.
Get a ball coupler lock - the vault type - or a wheel boot lock.
Get the between the wheel expanding brake type wheel chocks.
Get a couple battery powered LED lanterns. They save on your house bank.
Get a couple battery powered fans. A personal mister too. Same reason.
Get a package of assorted tye wraps. They get used for everything.
Get a couple of the long reach butane lighters.
The lists are all different. What works for one person is not needed by others. Go slow until you have your style defined. Travel safe. Pat
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06-20-2018, 09:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1968 24' Tradewind
Oxford,
, Mississippi
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,564
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Look around your kitchen at home. Think about the things you use daily or weekly. Spatulas, spoons, peelers, knives, skillets, sauce pans, coffee pot, toaster, etc. Also, soap, scrubbers, brushes, dish towels, etc. I'm talking about the stuff you use over and over and over day in and day out. Your favorites. Then go and buy the exact items for your trailer. Don't skimp on cheap stuff cause it is "only for the trailer" because if you do you will be replacing it with good stuff later (how do I know this?). Get exactly what you use in the kitchen at home and you will be so glad you did.
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2001 Toyota Tundra
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06-20-2018, 11:46 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2019 28' International
Hanson
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MWBishop
Welcome. You'll love your new AS.
Absolutely get a Power Management System like Progressive Industries - never plug into a campground without one. Good ones aren't cheap, but neither are AS electronics.
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I have that on my list, but not sure of type- Do you use portable or hardwired
I have 50AMP coach (2 A/C's).
From most RVer's I think they use the portable unit, but there are a lot of benefits of a hardwired. Maybe experienced AS owners have a preference and would comment for me.
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06-20-2018, 11:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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First Items Bought for your Air
There is a thread or three on the subject[emoji3]
Search “surge protection” or “EMS” for a ton of opinions.
My only opinion is “you absolutely need one...” They are much cheaper than replacing all the burned out electrical stuff in an Airstream.
I prefer hardwired, to 1) keep it out of the rain, and 2) prevent leaving it behind or having it ‘grow legs’.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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06-21-2018, 12:10 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2019 28' International
Hanson
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 7
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PKI
Don't purchase anything Andersen produces, see this thread -http://www.airforums.com/forums/f224/owner-of-andersen-hitches-vandalizes-in-arches-np-179854-8.html
Lots of the gear can be hand me downs from the house until you settle in and have an idea of your ongoing preferences.
Using a king size top sheet gives you enough extra to do hospital corners so the bed is easier to straighten up and remake.
Get an adjustable pressure regulator. Then if a seep starts, you can lower the pressure a bit to mitigate the problem until it is resolved. Plastic fittings crack.
Get a waiter's wine opener. It's an efficient tool to open that adult beverage.
Get your torque wrench for the periodic wheel lug nut torque.
Get a ball coupler lock - the vault type - or a wheel boot lock.
Get the between the wheel expanding brake type wheel chocks.
Get a couple battery powered LED lanterns. They save on your house bank.
Get a couple battery powered fans. A personal mister too. Same reason.
Get a package of assorted tye wraps. They get used for everything.
Get a couple of the long reach butane lighters.
The lists are all different. What works for one person is not needed by others. Go slow until you have your style defined. Travel safe. Pat
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Thank you, these were all good tips.
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06-21-2018, 02:09 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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Hi, when we first bought our trailer it came with a starter kit. Mostly cheap junk. At our very first stop we found out that the sewer hose was very cheap and too short. We also bought a longer fresh water hose. And I found out real quick at our first stop that was a back-in space, that I needed mirror extensions.
So;
(1.) High quality sewer hose of 15' or 20' long.
(2.) Fresh water hose. [white] 20'.
(3.) Tow mirrors.
Don't buy too much before you actually use your trailer. Bedding, bathroom, and kitchen stuff can come from your house.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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06-21-2018, 05:53 AM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,718
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Welcome to the forum and the world or Air Streamin'!
If you have a removable hitch then having a HitchGrip (do a search on Amazon) is a handy tool. Not absolutely necessary but a back saver!
Happy traveling!
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