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Forum: Buyer Guidelines 03-19-2018, 09:41 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,110
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Buying new Airstream without interior

RV Adventures in Naperville IL - Airstream of Chicago - claims to make customized AS - not sure what they start with.
Forum: On The Road... 10-23-2017, 09:24 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 849
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Chicago to Albequerque

Planning on going to Albequerque from Chicago. Other than I know that we will be primarily taking I55 and I44 - not sure of where we shd stay along the way and how many days we shd take.

Any...
Forum: Sprinter and B-van Forum 09-02-2017, 09:41 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,349
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
On our 2016 Classic the twins electronically...

On our 2016 Classic the twins electronically elevate to provide some back support while reading or watching TV. If this feature is not standard on other models one wd hope that you cd order it.
...
Forum: On The Road... 08-15-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 5,370
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Or you can buy a cell/modem and install wifi...

Or you can buy a cell/modem and install wifi throughout your AS as we had done - still uses your phone data like Verizon or T-Mobile but it is far more powerful and really reliable.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-17-2017, 11:28 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,457
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
We rented from Airstream2go last summer -...

We rented from Airstream2go last summer - expensive but great group and it confirmed our interest in an AS - we bought 2016 Classic last fall as a result.
Forum: On The Road... 05-23-2017, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Answers to Brian's questions- yes lp is off - yes...

Answers to Brian's questions- yes lp is off - yes it was winterized but it has been de-winterized - no it has not been plugged into shore power - my hope was that it wd charge sufficiently while we...
Forum: On The Road... 05-23-2017, 06:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,282
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Newbie - first trip checklist

So we are about to take our new 2016 Classic on its maiden/shakedown voyage. Just a few days.

Bought last October but then injured shoulder and had to have operation - so my memory of things I...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 05-12-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,800
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Grill that is good and will fit in back compartment

Newbie - my eyes were bigger than my belly so to speak - bought a great portable grill on Amazon- only to find out it won't fit in rear compartment of my AS (2016 Classic) - don't want to pack this...
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-22-2017, 11:12 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,297
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
We just bought 2016 Classic in October - our...

We just bought 2016 Classic in October - our dealer was very specific - they strongly recommended Propride - had shoulder surgery in Nov so haven't been able to go on a trip yet. But took it out to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-12-2017, 12:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,271
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
We are newbies - rented a 28' international with...

We are newbies - rented a 28' international with a Tahoe Ltz with tow package - felt I cd not go over 55 without feeling trailer pushing us around.

Bought a 2016 Classic and a Ford F-350 turbo...
Forum: On The Road... 12-02-2016, 07:11 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,905
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Exercise on the road

We are newbies - got our 2016 Classic in October - and shortly after I tore my left rotator cuff and had surgery three weeks ago - so our inaugural trip has been postponed until April while I rehab. ...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 11-06-2016, 02:34 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,026
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
We rented

We were newbies and before we plunked down cash for a tow vehicle and AS we rented an International and the provided Tahoe with tow package for week and a half. AS2Go was great outfit and the...
Forum: Stella's Kitchen 10-23-2016, 10:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,471
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Portable grills

Looking at Vector gas tabletop grill with smoke tray - anyone heard of it?
Forum: 2016 - Current Classic (all lengths) 10-15-2016, 12:32 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,905
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
We just got approx 25% off of our 2016 Classic J...

We just got approx 25% off of our 2016 Classic J at Airstream of Chicago - though it was at the end of model year. Our first TT and we got a Ford F 350 diesel to tow it. Have had fun driving the...
Forum: On The Road... 10-01-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Thanks much - all of this is very helpful -...

Thanks much - all of this is very helpful - especially the warning about freezing pipes - did not think about that when we booked a month in San Diego this Jan-feb - will definitely get south and...
Forum: On The Road... 09-30-2016, 12:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,360
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Trip from Chicago to Reno early November

We are newbies - but know how to tow etc - just got a 2016 Classic J and have a Ford F-350 diesel to tow -

We will have a few short shakedown trips before but are looking to possibly go to Reno...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-01-2016, 12:31 PM
Replies: 217
Views: 46,311
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Yeah - we are about to pull the trigger on either...

Yeah - we are about to pull the trigger on either the 350 diesel or the Sierra equivalent- we are going to get the 2016s for several reasons (1) year end deals and (2) my understanding is that the...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-26-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,440
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Airstream of Chicago

Just went to shop for a new Airstream at Airstream of Chicago - our first AS/TT purchase - sales person was great - we went thru every model from 16'-30' - two hours - no pressure - just the facts...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-14-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,451
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Thanks - will definitely check this out -...

Thanks - will definitely check this out - actually in Michiana for the week.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-12-2016, 08:37 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,451
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Newbie - storage question

This is a question that may be directed only to those living in or near Chicago. We live in Chicago - in fact - five blocks from Wrigley Field - home of my long struggling but improving Chicago...
Forum: On The Road... 08-09-2016, 06:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,720
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Yes it was Airstream 2 Go - it is over the top...

Yes it was Airstream 2 Go - it is over the top expensive and I wd have preferred to buy too but this was a non-negotiable issue with my better half - and now she is on board 100%.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-07-2016, 11:25 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,519
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
So we went to GMC dealer - prompting a new...

So we went to GMC dealer - prompting a new question- (1) dual rear tires or (2) single rear tires? Dealer said that dual were preferred for trailer towing because they provide more torque but I...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-05-2016, 07:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,519
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Did not know that GMC Sierra had a five person...

Did not know that GMC Sierra had a five person version - that sounds like a possiblity and it sure sounds like a tricked up Yukon is not.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-04-2016, 03:57 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,519
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Another newbie question - what is WD?

Another newbie question - what is WD?
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-04-2016, 08:34 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,519
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Thanks - and btw - if this makes any difference-...

Thanks - and btw - if this makes any difference- I am going to get either a Hensley or Propride hitch.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 08-04-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,519
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Tow Vehicle - newbie

We are seriously considering buying a 2017 Classic J - GVWR 10000 - we, however, want a TV that can seat 6 - 4 adults and our two labs. Is it reasonable to think that we cd get a Yukon 2500 (used...
Forum: On The Road... 07-31-2016, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,720
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Newbie question

So my wife and I rented an Airstream Classic 28'' for a 1 1/2 week trip with our two yellow labs to (1) see if we cd actually do trailer travel (I am a fit 64 year old but have pretty bad back...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-11-2016, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,050
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Can-am sounds like the place but I am pretty...

Can-am sounds like the place but I am pretty convinced that I will be going 1 ton diesel.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 06-11-2016, 08:58 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,050
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Souped up Tahoe as TV

Another newbie question - we are learning about tow vehicles - and right now we are thinking 1 ton just because of safety and fact we are getting at a 28' or larger. We intend to have our two labs...
Forum: Our Community 06-01-2016, 04:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,917
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Thanks again to all who have weighed in - this is...

Thanks again to all who have weighed in - this is all very helpful and futher convinces me we are on the right track - camping was our main way of traveling pre-kids and we always preferred it to...
Forum: Our Community 05-30-2016, 11:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,917
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Thanks - this is encouraging- I am a 3 at best...

Thanks - this is encouraging- I am a 3 at best and maybe my wife is a 4 but we are good learners - and if there is one thing I have learned from these forums it is that you need to find a good...
Forum: Our Community 05-30-2016, 03:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,917
Posted By SMWASONMYMD
Pre-newbie

So my wife and are city folks - though we both have camping experience- me having led canoe trips 45 years ago and she learning about camping from me - but we are city folks - and I am not...
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