View Poll Results: Did the airstreamforums site influence you in buying your Airstream?
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Yes, the site influenced me and I bought a used unit.
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Yes, the site influenced me and I bought a new unit.
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No, I already owned one or would have bought one anyway even if the forum didn't exist.
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08-20-2013, 06:54 PM
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#101
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
Vintage Kin Owner
Bad Axe
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
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The trailer came first. Then I found the forums. This is an awesome place for information.
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2012 30' International Serenity
1947 Spartan Manor
2005 28' Safari LS - traded
1977 31' International Sovereign - sold
2012 Ford F250 Superduty Crewcab
WBCCI# 1007 Air#2158
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08-20-2013, 07:24 PM
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#102
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' Safari
Fairhope
, Alabama
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 305
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Definitely helped us in our decision
We used the Forum to help us learn about the various models as we began our search.....and we located our trailer in the classified section. So for us, the Forum was an invaluable resource.....and so it remains today. Both of us are constantly checking the Forum for answers to questions regarding our Safari or most importantly....learning from members how they solved issues or problems. My Daddy used to say "if you gotta go through a minefield, follow somebody". Good advice then and still is today. Thanks for leading.
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Tom and Robin
2007 Safari 25' FB Twin
"If you have to go through a minefield....follow somebody"
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05-28-2014, 05:48 PM
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#103
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4 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Waxahachie
, Texas
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 380
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Absolutely!
We knew we loved Airstream but basically had no clue. The forum helped us choose between FC and International, 25 vs 27, FB vs RB, and can we tow with our existing vehicle. We thought we had it all figure out and then we saw the thread on twin vs queen. We had never even considered a twin but once the hubs laid down on the twin bed and discovered he could actually fit, we were sold! I owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to all of the members for their unknowing guidance throughout the process!
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05-29-2014, 12:57 PM
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#104
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I bought the trailer first because I wanted an Airstream. I joined Airforums later.
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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05-29-2014, 01:18 PM
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#105
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2 Rivet Member
2014 16' Sport
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 52
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We found the forums after purchasing our little Sport. The site was instrumental in helping with the brake controller and proper tv. Glad that we found the site. We are flying out to see a larger trailer at Colonial this weekend. Will be doing the swap in the next week or so! Very excited
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06-03-2014, 10:38 PM
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#106
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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Nope, sorry.
We had already decided to buy an Airstream, selected ours off the dealer's lot and brought it home before looking seriously at the Air Forums. Kinda backwards, I guess! Had we hit the forums first, We might have custom-ordered a trailer to get the 16" wheels, perhaps chosen a different hitch (e.g. pro pride vs. equal-i-zer), and such-like. Still, we're pretty happy with our choice. It tows and camps like a dream.
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10-02-2014, 06:34 PM
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#107
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Rivet Master
2007 20' Safari
Old Orchard Beach
, Maine
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 510
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I was unaware of the forums until after purchasing my Airstream.
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Marty Womer
Old Orchard Beach, Maine
Trailer name: Quarantina
2019-2022 President, Northeast Mountaineers Airstream Club
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10-02-2014, 07:26 PM
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#108
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Rivet Master
1999 30' Excella 1000
small town
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 802
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alumitater
My Daddy used to say "if you gotta go through a minefield, follow somebody". Good advice then and still is today. Thanks for leading.
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This also goes for speeding. Always follow half mile behind another speeder aka the rabbit, to bait the wolves. This site is the reason I have an airstream. At my age nothing use to excited me.... until now.
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10-02-2014, 07:59 PM
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#109
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
New Borockton
, Alabama
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 1,593
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I remember when Andy started this forum. Was on my 3rd AS and had no idea it would be so great. There was a brief forum before that I can't recall but it didn't prosper like this.
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888-828-1893
Bestconverter.com
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10-02-2014, 08:08 PM
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#110
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 594
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I found AF while looking for a vintage AS which helped me decide to buy new instead. I'm amazed when I run into fellow ASers who don't know about AF. I always urge them to become members.
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10-02-2014, 08:25 PM
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#111
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Rivet Master
1999 30' Excella 1000
small town
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 802
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Landrum
I'm amazed when I run into fellow ASers who don't know about AF. I always urge them to become members.
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Maybe we could make a decal for our Airstreams that says ''Airforums.com -Where dreams begin'' or ''Travel with Airforums.com''. To get the word out to other ASers.
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10-02-2014, 08:27 PM
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#112
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
Currently Looking...
McHenry County
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,171
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 68 Overlander
I remember when Andy started this forum. Was on my 3rd AS and had no idea it would be so great. There was a brief forum before that I can't recall but it didn't prosper like this.
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An old site, in internet terms, indeed.
After my Scotty was wrecked in the UP I bought my first Airstream in 2002.
At the time the only thing that had a modicum of information was the Airstream Web Ring. It was a collection of 20 or so commercial and private sites that were linked together by the “NEXT” button. I don't recall if the Forum was on the ring or not.
I agree that no one could have predicted the growth of the Forum, the increase in popularity of an archaic silver travel trailer or the wealth of information stored here on line.
Thanks to all who have contributed over the years,
Tom
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10-02-2014, 08:28 PM
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#113
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Eckville, Lacombe County
, Alberta
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 453
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One of my clients had a 1975 A/S and it was the first time of actually "seeing" one. I had seen many before of course but never really looked. I started searching info, came upon the site and then found the Argosy thread. I was hooked on Argosy thereafter.
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A wise man once told me he wanted to stay fit enough to run a marathon on his hundredth birthday. Another said he wanted to be shot by a jealous husband on his, I'm with the latter. God bless you Richard.
Carpet Cleaning is what I do, it's not who I am.
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10-02-2014, 08:34 PM
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#114
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Rivet Master
2014 25' FB International
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 594
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Man.....this is making me feel guilty for not becoming a contributing member yet.
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10-02-2014, 08:40 PM
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#115
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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Well then, There's no time like the present. Go for it. It's the best value you'll ever get for your $$$$
See ya on the road sometime
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Roger in NJ
" Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the rest"
Winston Churchill 1948
TAC - NJ 18
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10-02-2014, 08:54 PM
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#116
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Rivet Master
1999 30' Excella 1000
small town
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 802
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I lurked on this site for three years without saying a word. The day I purchaced the Airstream I became a proud supporter and started posting. The information and knowledge here is priceless. Just my .02c worth
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10-02-2014, 09:22 PM
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#117
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King of the Zebra Speedo
Obrien
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 1,439
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I was told about the forums before I bought The LoveStream, but didn't look at them until I stumbled into ownership of the Alumaturd, fat, dumb, and happy...
This forum has been instrumental in me getting her back on the road though. Could not have done it without some of the advice and encouragement on here!
-Red
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Somebody ought to clean these windows. There is a tremendous buildup of gook all over them...
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10-02-2014, 09:45 PM
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#118
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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I already had my third Airstream before I first used the internet, so I was not influenced in my purchase.
However, more importantly, the knowledge I have gained from this forum has influenced me. I have a better understanding how I should use and how to maintain my trailers. Also I've expanded my own horizons from reading about other people's points of view and experiences.
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Alan
2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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02-10-2015, 09:15 PM
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#119
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3 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
laguna beach
, California
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 138
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I always new I wanted an AS, found it for sale on this site...never been happier!
Ford F-350 crew cab 4X4 diesel, 25' Jack Bauer edition AS
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02-11-2015, 07:47 AM
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#120
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Site was not instrumental in getting one, that was a long time dream. Site is instrumental in keeping, using, fixing, learning and sharing. We found the site while dreaming of a one day purchase. We also lurked for several years then we bought our first and then we had lots of questions and that's when we signed up.
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