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12-23-2016, 04:55 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Minneapolis
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 9
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2018 AI Model
Anyone know when we can expect the 2018s to come out?
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12-23-2016, 04:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Late next year I would expect.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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12-23-2016, 05:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2024 Interstate 19
Fulton
, Maryland
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 3,883
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Quote:
Originally Posted by observer
Anyone know when we can expect the 2018s to come out?
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Like auto industry new models show up in September. I bought my 2013 model in October 2012.
- - Mike
2013 Lounge EXT on 2012 Sprinter
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12-23-2016, 10:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 666
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You may be able to order as early as March 2017 and get it Middle of May at least it was that way when I bought my 15.
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12-23-2016, 10:50 PM
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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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Yep, for Airstreams the next model year seems to show up around the middle of the current year. So, I'd expect to start seeing details / availability on 2018 models in mid-2017.
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Rocinante Piccolo is our new-to-us 2016 Interstate Lounge 3500 EXT
(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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12-24-2016, 07:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 Interstate Coach
Waterloo
, Iowa
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,598
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What are the anticipated changes in MY 2018 to look forward to?
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12-24-2016, 08:35 AM
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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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That would be telling. It's not like we know yet. Airstream will tell us when they tell us. First glimpses usually happen at the annual dealer meeting. Keep an eye out for that.
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Rocinante Piccolo is our new-to-us 2016 Interstate Lounge 3500 EXT
(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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12-24-2016, 08:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,577
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Late next year I would expect.
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You think?
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12-24-2016, 09:28 AM
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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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We purchased our brand new 2015 on October 2, 2014. We were slightly surprised to find that she had been produced in May of 2014. I didn't think that they had started 2015 production that early.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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05-19-2017, 05:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2023 23' International
Macon
, Georgia
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 705
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Wasn't the AS dealer meeting this week? Anybody hear anything about 2018 changes?
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05-19-2017, 05:24 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Fort Myers
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 9
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Here are the changes I received regarding the 2018.
2018MY AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE NEW FEATURES
· Exterior Awning End Caps (provides sleek integrated exterior design)
· Exterior Rear Driver Side Body Kit (water heater door eliminated replaced with updated body kit)
· Interior Pillows (new design)
· Interior Nickel Finish Cabinet Knobs (replaces chrome)
· Interior Vanity Mirrors (integrated in driver and passenger visors)
· Systems Tankless Hot Water Heater (unlimited hot water – replaces 6 gallon model)
· Systems MultiPlex (Touch Pad Electronic Controls with Energy Management System)
· Systems 300W Solar (additional solar – replaces 100W)
· Systems Ultra Quiet Generator Resonator (softens generator noise/reduces sound levels)
· Other Side and Rear Screen Doors now STD
· Other Extra Seat now STD
Other Hanging Wardrobe Closet now OPT
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05-19-2017, 05:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 19' Flying Cloud
Newport
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 350
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Quote:
Originally Posted by observer
Anyone know when we can expect the 2018s to come out?
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We have a 2018 FC on order that is scheduled to ship from JC on June 6th. Our dealer told us about two weeks ago that he had heard that the 2018 TT's will have a true multi-stage battery converter, a change of some sort to the Use/Store switch and possibly some changes to pillow/duvet fabric. It was my understanding that this week is the annual dealer meeting so I would expect to start hearing some news of 2018 changes early next week. If nothing else my 2018 should be here in 3 weeks and then I'll know for sure what changed.
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2018 Flying Cloud 19
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Diesel
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05-19-2017, 08:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 Interstate Lounge Ext
Northern
, California
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,299
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Quote:
Originally Posted by llleimer
Here are the changes I received regarding the 2018.
2018MY AIRSTREAM INTERSTATE NEW FEATURES
· Systems Ultra Quiet Generator Resonator (softens generator noise/reduces sound levels)
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I hope this can be retrofit to older models.....
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05-19-2017, 09:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 Interstate Coach
Arroyo Grande & Central Point
, California & Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 624
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FlyFishinRVr
I hope this can be retrofit to older models.....
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There is an Onan Resonator currently available. I put one on mine and it helps. Deeper more pleasant sound. Think it was about 35 bucks and a muffler shop charged me about 50 to weld it in.
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05-19-2017, 09:46 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2021 Interstate 24GT
Cordova
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 268
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I would consider paying for the generator, water heater, multiplex controls, and 300w solar upgrades to our 2017. Probably most won't be possible or would be prohibitively expensive?
And it never made sense to me that I had to pay extra to not have the wardrobe closet above the side seat!
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05-19-2017, 10:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 Interstate Lounge Ext
Northern
, California
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,299
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Quote:
Originally Posted by c21bill
There is an Onan Resonator currently available. I put one on mine and it helps. Deeper more pleasant sound. Think it was about 35 bucks and a muffler shop charged me about 50 to weld it in.
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Good to know. Thanks!
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05-20-2017, 06:15 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
St Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 143
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Yea I need that resonator as well good to hear
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05-20-2017, 10:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NotStock
Yea I need that resonator as well good to hear
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I put it on mine and while it did reduce the exhaust noise somewhat, it can't affect the noise generated by the air-cooled engine and accompanying vibration. I could still tell when it started even when traveling at 65 mph.
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05-20-2017, 01:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 Interstate Lounge Ext
Northern
, California
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1,299
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 73shark
I put it on mine and while it did reduce the exhaust noise somewhat, it can't affect the noise generated by the air-cooled engine and accompanying vibration. I could still tell when it started even when traveling at 65 mph.
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Mine sounds like an angry gnome is trying to hammer its way through the bottom of the coach. One of these days I'll crawl under there and fix it.....
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05-20-2017, 02:43 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 19' Flying Cloud
Newport
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 350
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Just came back from our local dealer. Didn't get to speak with him as he was with someone else but did talk to his wife. She confirmed some changes to bedspread/pillows and also said she heard that the 19' International was being discontinued and a 19' Tommy Bahama was coming out.
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2018 Flying Cloud 19
2003 Dodge Ram 2500 Quad Cab Diesel
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