|
11-29-2017, 07:58 PM
|
#1
|
1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Marblehead
, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 6
|
Wow, we did it!
For years we've been wanting an airstream. We found ourselves trading a box trailer for a box trailer, time and time again.
This time we finally put some money down and ordered a flying cloud 30! We were really wanting a classic 33 but just couldn't justify the cost difference.
Can't wait until it finally rolls off the line and we get to take it out come spring. Our jayco will be missed but we knew as soon as we set foot into an airstream that this is what we've been looking for.
We live about 2.5 hours from JC so we did the factory tour, that was very much worth the trip!
|
|
|
11-29-2017, 08:07 PM
|
#2
|
Site Team
2017 30' International
Broomfield
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 3,555
|
What an amazing trailer - you’ll love it! Best floor plan in my humble opinion (but I am bias as I too own a 30’)
|
|
|
11-29-2017, 08:08 PM
|
#3
|
Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,675
|
Congratulations on your new AS. Should be a really nice one. How long do you have to wait for it?
Enjoy!
And welcome to the forum as well!
|
|
|
11-29-2017, 08:49 PM
|
#4
|
3 Rivet Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 223
|
Congratulations on your new, soon to be delivered, AS! If you were never hooked, the tour might just convince you. We love our 19' and waited quite awhile before we could justify it; not the money so much as the time to spend in it. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Richard
|
|
|
11-30-2017, 05:19 AM
|
#5
|
4 Rivet Member
2018 30' Flying Cloud
South Hero
, Vermont
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 259
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Kc8yhk
For years we've been wanting an airstream. We found ourselves trading a box trailer for a box trailer, time and time again.
This time we finally put some money down and ordered a flying cloud 30! We were really wanting a classic 33 but just couldn't justify the cost difference.
Can't wait until it finally rolls off the line and we get to take it out come spring. Our jayco will be missed but we knew as soon as we set foot into an airstream that this is what we've been looking for.
We live about 2.5 hours from JC so we did the factory tour, that was very much worth the trip!
|
Congratulations. We just picked ours up yesterday after waiting for 5 months! Flying Cloud 30 RBT (twin beds) with Truffle interior. The only other options were full awning package and factory rear camera.
Now we have to escape Vermont in January to test it out!
|
|
|
11-30-2017, 05:50 AM
|
#6
|
1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Marblehead
, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 6
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Hans627
Congratulations on your new AS. Should be a really nice one. How long do you have to wait for it?
Enjoy!
And welcome to the forum as well!
|
The dealer told us late February - early March. The wait is going to kill us haha
|
|
|
11-30-2017, 09:29 AM
|
#7
|
1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Peninsula
, OH
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 11
|
Same boat here. What dealer did you purchase it from?
|
|
|
11-30-2017, 11:07 AM
|
#8
|
1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Marblehead
, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 6
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by dmackay
Same boat here. What dealer did you purchase it from?
|
Haydocy in Columbus Ohio.
|
|
|
11-30-2017, 11:17 AM
|
#9
|
Stay CazuaL
2018 25' Flying Cloud
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Reseda
, California
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 959
|
Congrats! I want to take that tour one day, but living in SoCal, it's a trek get there
|
|
|
11-30-2017, 11:21 AM
|
#10
|
Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
|
Hi
Congratulations !!!
One of the "interesting" things with having the trailer come in in February - it's still "keep it winterized" time of year. Yes, you *could* go out camping. It also might be 20 below If so it's going to be mighty uncomfortable in the trailer.
Some things on the todo list:
1) Take a look at your TV relative to a 8,800 lb trailer. That's not to say you need a new TV, only that it's something to dig into. There's still time to shop if something does need to be done. Better to do this while there *is* time.
2) Hitches are a *very* emotional subject here. You may (or may not) have a hitch that you are happy with. If you need a hitch, sit back for an "exciting" ride if you ask for advice here on the forum.
3) Just like your previous trailers, the AS needs to be stored somewhere. That may (or may not) be the same place you have previously used. Even AS trailers are "happier" if stored indoors / under cover.
When we bought our trailer, the dealer was willing to store it on his lot for free for the first three months after purchase. I believe we "stored" it for a grand total of 18 hours and occupied it the entire time
Lots to keep you occupied until February !!!
Bob
|
|
|
11-30-2017, 01:32 PM
|
#11
|
1 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Marblehead
, Ohio
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 6
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by uncle_bob
Hi
Congratulations !!!
One of the "interesting" things with having the trailer come in in February - it's still "keep it winterized" time of year. Yes, you *could* go out camping. It also might be 20 below If so it's going to be mighty uncomfortable in the trailer.
Some things on the todo list:
1) Take a look at your TV relative to a 8,800 lb trailer. That's not to say you need a new TV, only that it's something to dig into. There's still time to shop if something does need to be done. Better to do this while there *is* time.
2) Hitches are a *very* emotional subject here. You may (or may not) have a hitch that you are happy with. If you need a hitch, sit back for an "exciting" ride if you ask for advice here on the forum.
3) Just like your previous trailers, the AS needs to be stored somewhere. That may (or may not) be the same place you have previously used. Even AS trailers are "happier" if stored indoors / under cover.
When we bought our trailer, the dealer was willing to store it on his lot for free for the first three months after purchase. I believe we "stored" it for a grand total of 18 hours and occupied it the entire time
Lots to keep you occupied until February !!!
Bob
|
We have a 2016 RAM 3600 4x4 4 door long bed dually. Cummins diesel and 4.10 gears. It out weighs the trailer lol. Sure is nice though for my 40 foot 25k gooseneck trailer. I recently realized that one of my YouTube videos made its way over to this forum, so some of you may have seen my truck pulling our jayco.
We have a TS centerline hitch. Not super thrilled with it, but it does the job.
|
|
|
11-30-2017, 01:52 PM
|
#12
|
Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
|
Congrats and consider carefully what the weather is the day you tow home. Last thing I'd want is a coating of road salt from under Lake Erie getting in the nooks and crannies of that new trailer.
Gary
__________________
S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
|
|
|
12-01-2017, 08:10 AM
|
#13
|
Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by GCinSC2
Congrats and consider carefully what the weather is the day you tow home. Last thing I'd want is a coating of road salt from under Lake Erie getting in the nooks and crannies of that new trailer.
Gary
|
Hi
Best to *assume* it got hauled from JC over the same salty Ohio winter roads. Plan on getting out the pressure washer and giving it a good spray off once it gets "home".
Bob
|
|
|
12-06-2017, 08:33 PM
|
#14
|
Rivet Master
2016 30' International
redondo beach
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 769
|
That long wait is going to hurt.
Look at it this way.
If time seems to go slow its like living longer.
We are crazy about our 30 footer.
Its a good thing because we have been living in it for 6 months!
__________________
Randy and Beth 15 F250, 16 30' International, ProPride, Dexter 3" lift, Michelin 16, Dill TPMS, Centramatics, Battleborn x4, Victron BMV and 1.2KW inverter, Orion DC/DC, BlueSolar MPPT, 300W solar, Alpine iLX, Polk MM1, Samsung smart 42"
|
|
|
12-07-2017, 07:06 AM
|
#15
|
4 Rivet Member
2018 28' Flying Cloud
Clayton
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 400
|
Congrats on your new Airstream. We're going to JC next week to take the tour, and hopefully see our ordered FC28 being built. They say it's scheduled to leave production on the 12th-13th, so we'll take the tour on the 12th.
Now we just have to decide on the weight distributing hitch, not wanting to start a discussion here though.
|
|
|
12-07-2017, 07:19 AM
|
#16
|
Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
Fleetwood
, North Carolina
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 687
|
Congratulations on your purchase. We returned home from the dealer, kicked the crazy idea around all weekend and Monday called back. Our trailer was gone - they'd sold it to the other couple looking when we were. No worries tho, they'll order us one at same price. BUT, we have to wait weeks and weeks (back in 2004-5 the lead time was shorter :-)
Really exciting, glad for you. Pretty cool to live not so far from JC, and also to have such a great dealer in Haydocy. Enjoy the anticipation and, like Bob says, use the time to check out all the details and have fun dreaming.
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|