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07-30-2014, 12:43 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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Full Time, Now in a 2014 Flying Cloud
Hello Everyone! This is the follow up thread to my thread about living full time in a 1968 Streamline Empress in the great state of Alaska. June of this year we upgraded to a 2014 Airstream Flying Cloud 25' Front Bed. Love the trailer! It does not seem as tank-like as the Empress, but the ease of modern makes up for it. I know many folks are going to be interested in what we do to winterize, and I will provide details as I figure the out! I'm still not decided on a secondary heat source ( in addition to the propane furnace). I am debating three options for this winter.
1. Kimberly Wood stove
2. Oil Burning (Diesel) Nordicstove Heater
3. Winter in the lower 48 this year and figure out heat next year
The oil stove and the Kimberly are very similar in size and weight but very different in BTUs and cost. The Kimberly is very costly but high BTUs. Oil stove is much less BTUs but 1/4 of the price. They are both very attractive stainless stoves and I am set on having an install that aesthetically pleasing and doesn't look thrown together.
I do have one major recommendation for new airstream full timers, caulk the bottom of the wood around the shower with clear silicone. After one month of use we have already seen the beginning of wood damage.
Our recent view:
I will keep everyone posted on winter developments!
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07-30-2014, 12:52 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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I forget to mention that our four cats also love the new trailer!
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08-01-2014, 03:51 PM
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janeinthemtns
1985 31' Excella
near Chama
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 163
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I'm putting the smallest AIRTIGHT Jotul in my 85 Excella and venting it out the window like you did in your other trailer.Triple wall pipe and custom sheet metal frame. Hoping for the best because that's what I've got. Still trying to figure out the sheetmetal insulation for the wwalls around the stove.
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08-01-2014, 03:57 PM
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janeinthemtns
1985 31' Excella
near Chama
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 163
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I don't see any http address on any of the photos I uploaded from my cell phone. Nor can I get them on the download list. How do you do this?
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08-01-2014, 04:02 PM
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janeinthemtns
1985 31' Excella
near Chama
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 163
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Where the stove goes
I chose thhe photos and it does nothing. Says chose a photo to upload. I hate this website.
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08-01-2014, 04:04 PM
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janeinthemtns
1985 31' Excella
near Chama
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 163
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I uploaded the photos by choosing the advanced option and the video upload. Huh? I pulled the cabinet out and the stove will go right in that corner. Antique Heart Pine engineered floor.
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08-02-2014, 12:20 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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I like the floor! I will love to see the finished product! The window is really the way to vent, I spoke with a professional installer and he also recommended going out a side window with the piping vs through the roof as well.
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08-02-2014, 12:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 30' Classic S/O
Fleming Island
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 4,673
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Janeinthemtns,
After you chose the photo(s) you have to click the upload button.
Al
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08-02-2014, 03:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Al and Missy
Janeinthemtns,
After you chose the photo(s) you have to click the upload button.
Al
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... Wait for the "upload" to complete. Then close the "advanced" window. Before closing window the pic should be listed halfway down the page. Must scroll to see on iPhone.
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08-02-2014, 03:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' International CCD FB
Northridge
, California
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 516
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For some reason I thought you were getting a 30ft. Is this new one smaller than your previous trailer?
LilNomad
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08-02-2014, 03:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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The new trailer is shorter, but the space seems to be working just fine. I love the shorter trailer for towing in town!
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08-04-2014, 06:34 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 126
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Subed. I work out of anchorage and loved your previous thread and will follow along this one. Are you going to skirt this new one this winter? You need more pics of the new trailer/setup.
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08-04-2014, 06:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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I am actually sans laptop right now, but as soon as I get my photos edited I will post them...ALCAN pics!
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08-16-2014, 09:29 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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08-16-2014, 10:03 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Lake St Louis
, Missouri
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 144
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StreamlineAK, nice pic's, curious about your location, we're in Denali (without AS).
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08-17-2014, 09:39 AM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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What amazing photos.
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08-17-2014, 12:18 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Spokane
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 126
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You going to add a stove to the new one or just using the furnace?
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08-18-2014, 11:22 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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Quote:
curious about your location
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We generally stick to the Kenai Pennsula and Anchorage Area, but we are planning a trip up to Chena Hotsprings this fall!
Quote:
You going to add a stove to the new one or just using the furnace?
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I think so! It will likely be next year although, we may head south for the deep of winter this year and run the propane for the other winter months.
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08-25-2014, 12:45 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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09-04-2014, 11:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 142
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Enjoying what's left of the snowless season. Richardson Highway.
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