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04-04-2016, 06:32 PM
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New Member
2016 30' Classic
Bridgewater
, Connecticut
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 4
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Back in the Saddle
Hello from Connecticut. Just purchased a 2016 Classic from David & Lauren at Colonial. Solar, Power Awning, Back-up Camera. So excited to be a part of the Airstream club.
Former Class A RV'ers (Country Coach & Prevost-Vantare). After 3 years on the bench just had to get back in the game. Our Boston Terriers; Roscoe and Daisy can't wait to "check-out" new territory again.
Our favorite spots: Petosky-MI, Pontchartrain Landing-NOLA, BlueWater Key-FL, Association Island-NY
Looking forward to new travels and getting to know the ropes with your help & advice.
Any feedback on Clubs to join? Where are your favorite spots to camp?
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Mike & Colleen
2016 Classic 30J QR
2016 F-150 Platinum 3.5L Ecoboost
In the past we dragged our auto ... Now we tow an Airstream.
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04-04-2016, 06:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,024
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Welcome back. We also sold a class A, took a hiatus and got back in, now an Airstream, enjoy your rivets.
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Joe
Venice, FL
2016 FC 25RTB
TAC FL-47
2018 Nissan Titan XD Cummins Diesel
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04-04-2016, 06:48 PM
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New Member
2016 30' Classic
Bridgewater
, Connecticut
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 4
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Hi Joe, OK here goes my first dumb comment. Please explain the 5 Rivet - Rivet Master
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Mike & Colleen
2016 Classic 30J QR
2016 F-150 Platinum 3.5L Ecoboost
In the past we dragged our auto ... Now we tow an Airstream.
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04-04-2016, 06:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,291
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Wow, a Classic. What a beautiful trailer. Welcome to the Airstream community. Your Classic will be welcome at the most exclusive resorts. We haven't traveled the eastern part of the US very much, so I'm not much help on places to go. But there are a lot of Airstream clubs and rallies in the east, so you will soon find lots of company.
David
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04-04-2016, 06:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Welcome, fellow Connecticutters! Nice trailer (pics are a must here 😂 . We too have a Daisy - a 70# bloodhound who adopted us a few years ago and is our best camping buddy!
As for clubs, if you plan on joining the WBCCI, check out the New England Unit here:
http://newengland.wbcci.net
Great event coming up in May called Chilly Man at Salisbury Beach State Park in MA (check it out on the site I linked). 10th anniversary this year! That's one of my favorite campsites on the ocean and a very fun, well attended rally. Come check it out!
Another favorite site for us is the Thompsen Army COE in the quiet corner. Beautiful sites, great trails, funky towns nearby - really beautiful camping.
These forums are an outstanding source of wisdom (my notes notwithstanding). Welcome and happy camping!!!
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04-04-2016, 07:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveSueMac
Welcome, fellow Connecticutters! Nice trailer (pics are a must here 😂 . We too have a Daisy - a 70# bloodhound who adopted us a few years ago and is our best camping buddy!
As for clubs, if you plan on joining the WBCCI, check out the New England Unit here:
http://newengland.wbcci.net
Great event coming up in May called Chilly Man at Salisbury Beach State Park in MA (check it out on the site I linked). 10th anniversary this year! That's one of my favorite campsites on the ocean and a very fun, well attended rally. Come check it out!
Another favorite site for us is the Thompsen Army COE in the quiet corner. Beautiful sites, great trails, funky towns nearby - really beautiful camping.
These forums are an outstanding source of wisdom (my notes notwithstanding). Welcome and happy camping!!!
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What Steve said! Except we don't have a Daisy..,
See you at Chilly Man!
Bruce
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04-04-2016, 08:10 PM
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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: 13,156
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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. We'd love to see some pictures of your new baby.
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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04-05-2016, 06:02 AM
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New Member
2016 30' Classic
Bridgewater
, Connecticut
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 4
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Thanks Steve. Joined New England Club. However Salisbury Beach does not have any RV/Trailer Electric sites available only "Standard Electric" which I assume is just 110. So will have to pass on Chilly Man. Talk soon.
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Mike & Colleen
2016 Classic 30J QR
2016 F-150 Platinum 3.5L Ecoboost
In the past we dragged our auto ... Now we tow an Airstream.
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04-05-2016, 08:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeCT
Hi Joe, OK here goes my first dumb comment. Please explain the 5 Rivet - Rivet Master
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Greetings from central KY and welcome to the forum.
The rivets are assigned to your account depending on how active you are in the forum. The more posts you have the more rivets you get
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-Rich
Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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04-05-2016, 09:20 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 167
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Welcome! We came from a Newmar Dutchstar diesel pusher as well after a hiatus and are loving every minute. Much more relaxing without dealing with all the systems. We got out 2016 Classic in January and headed to the Canopener rally the very next day. We have attended 2 rallies and met some great folks. CHeck out both Canopener and Alumalina rallies in the future. So much fun. Best of luck and safe travels.
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04-05-2016, 09:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeCT
Hi Joe, OK here goes my first dumb comment. Please explain the 5 Rivet - Rivet Master
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The more you post, the higher your rivet number. I think you become a 5 at 1000 posts, not sure.
Basically it is meaningless, some of us just like to blabber and show off, or have been here a long time.
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04-05-2016, 11:19 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Quote:
Originally Posted by idroba
The more you post, the higher your rivet number. I think you become a 5 at 1000 posts, not sure.
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I believe that is the magic number
Somewhere it here it tells you but I'm too lazy to look.
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-Rich
Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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04-05-2016, 11:51 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeCT
Thanks Steve. Joined New England Club. However Salisbury Beach does not have any RV/Trailer Electric sites available only "Standard Electric" which I assume is just 110. So will have to pass on Chilly Man. Talk soon.
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Mike - at some rallies you have to "daisy chain" water hoses and electric lines - so you have very little of either. It's sponge bath time, but you do have "enough" to get by on. For electric - you can keep your batteries charged, but you'll have to cook on your propane burners, conventional oven or outside on some kind of grill. And if it's cold, you have enough electricity to run your furnace's fan. And enough juice o keep your coach battery charged.
Rally ON, it's a great way to learn how people fully use their Airstream even off the grid.
Paula
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