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09-20-2010, 04:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2005 30' Classic S/O
Annandale
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 20
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AS Trailer is ours!
Greetings from Central NJ,
After many months of following this AS Knowledge Forum as well as the WBC Airstream Forum, we've purchased our first Airstream - its a 30' 2005 Classic SO. We will pull with a GMC Sierra 2500HD that we have just purchased new. Breaking it in before we begin our first major trip in November. Looking forward to it.
Thanks for all the information from this Forum. Its been very informative and helpful. 
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09-20-2010, 04:48 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 25' Safari FB SE
1972 23' Safari
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,356
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Congratulations on your new Trailer! Send pics of your new baby and let us know where your first shakedown trip will be.
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09-20-2010, 05:00 PM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 11,696
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Hello DL46,
Wish you well on the first outing and congratulations on the new AS.
Kevin
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William C. Swinney
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09-20-2010, 05:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 30' Classic S/O
Annandale
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 20
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HI RichHog, Thanks! Picture of AS just loaded on Forum Pic Gallery. As for our Newbie trip; its unfortunately delayed until November when we will be pulling it East from PHX to NJ with multiple stops on the way (Austin, ATL, Fl and SC) to visit friends. Hopefully she is nestled in her winter bay before the first snow hits the East Coast. Question for All: Friends here in PHX have been leery of our proposed route to Austin via Tucson to Las Cruces and El Paso, Tx. to San Antonio on Int. 10. They keep insisting that PHX - Flagstaff - Albuquerque - Amarillo - Austin is a safer trip route even though its 300 miles longer. Would appreciate inputs from anyone who has made the Southern route through NM and Texas.
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09-20-2010, 05:48 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 30' Classic S/O
Annandale
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 20
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New Pictures
Sorry I thought the Pics had loaded. Not so. Attached are shots of the yet to be named trailer and truck.
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09-20-2010, 06:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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The 'stream looks great as well as the TV.
The longer route would be more scenic.
My company has pulled all of our personnel who stay overnight in El Paso out to the airport from downtown near the boarder for security reasons. I provide this information so that you can make what you wish of it.
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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09-20-2010, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 30' Classic
San Jose
, California
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 1,664
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Wow the trailer is in fantastic condition! Looks new. Love the TV too. I have the same truck almost (extended cab) and pull a 30' Classic. It's a beautiful combination that just charges up mountains. Enjoy!
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09-20-2010, 06:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2007 31' Classic
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 300
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Classics
Friends: It's so interesting to see the various configurations of the Classics. The living area is so much different in our two campers. Here's the comparable shot of our's. Best wishes, John
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09-20-2010, 06:51 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2007 25' International CCD FB
1961 16' Bambi
1956 16' Bubble
Potrero
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 254
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Welcome and nice rig
-46,
What a great find! Your AS looks great and love that tow rig, color, layout !
You guys have a safe run home, and I gotta go with the North route!
In the mean time, gotta make her yours, a few things for making your trips easier and more fun for you guys...again, congrats-
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Stream Safe,
Bob U-
San Diego, CA.
The " TinDen "
2007 25' International FB
1961 Bambi, 16' California
1956 Bubble 16' California Whale Tail
Charter Member 4 Corners Unit
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09-20-2010, 07:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1966 24' Tradewind
versailles
, Kentucky
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 185
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Congrats and have loads of fun. I am having tow vehicle envy!!
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09-21-2010, 09:13 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 30' Classic S/O
Annandale
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 20
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Thanks for the Feedback
Thanks all for the feedback on the routing East. We will point the truck North by NorthEast and head to Flagstaff and Albuquerque. Looking forward to our inaugural trip in November.
Thanks
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09-21-2010, 12:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Excella 500
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 732
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Beautiful combination! All the best of luck to you with them.
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09-21-2010, 04:42 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Beeyooteeful rig, DL46!  Love the h-u-g-e interior with the SO open.
May you have "fair winds and following seas" on your inaugural trip!
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12-02-2010, 07:14 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Stream safe and enjoy that southern route. I'm sure you made the right decision as Flagstaff and other places north of here have been getting snow. Now that's no place for a newbie. Enjoy the ride. Remember - its the journey and not the destination.
Brad
FF
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I'm haunted by aluminum.
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12-09-2010, 12:24 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2005 30' Classic S/O
Annandale
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 20
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We are Back!
Hi Brad,
Again many thanks for all of your efforts in starting us newbies off on the right wheel before we left Arizona. Could not have done it without your help. Agree its definitely the journey and not the destination. After 3 weeks on the road and visiting friends and family along the way, we are back home. 4100+ miles and each day was a learning experience. Only major problem we encountered at the end was the electric hitch jack froze on the last day (28F). Had to manually crank it. Hopefully when its warmer it will work again. The Wild Thing has been put away in a warehouse for a long winter's nap. And now for planning for next Spring!
Take Care
David
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DL46
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2005 30' AS Classic SO
WBCCI #4058
2011 GMC Sierra 2500HD CC
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12-09-2010, 01:25 PM
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Registered User
1998 34' Excella 1000
1995 36' Classic 36
Spencerville
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 257
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So, how has your trip been so far? Any pics?
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12-09-2010, 09:11 PM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Sooo glad to hear you made it home safely and your rigs performed flawlessly, except for the tongue jack. It should thaw out and work properly in the spring. Glad to have helped steer you along and get you both on the road. May you have many more travels. Stream safe.
Brad
FF
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4CU 2699 / AIR 10 / TAC AZ-1
I'm haunted by aluminum.
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