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08-07-2007, 04:35 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2008 27' International CCD FB
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 13
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Blogging aboard our new Signature Series CCD
Finally, we join the ranks of Airstreamers. We are in love with our new 27FB CCD International. We are embarking on a long journey to see North America with our little girl. Our starting point is Colorado. We are complete novices which may be the best way to start--we are thoroughly optimistic.
So don't tell us about the bad stuff until we ask  We'd like to remain as ignorantly blissful as long as possible! Until then, please wish us good luck!
If you care to follow our adventure you are welcome to check in on my weblog:
watch and learn
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08-07-2007, 04:42 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2007 25' International CCD
Martin
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 76
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Welcome and good luck. You will love the front bed.
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08-07-2007, 04:51 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1962 16' Bambi
Newtown Square
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 402
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Welcome to the forums and good luck on your adventure! No negative vibes here! 
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George 
1962 16' Bambi (sold  )
1996 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon
Airforums# 7906, WBCCI #4248, WDCU
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08-07-2007, 07:24 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 33' Classic
Montrose
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 37
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Were green with envy. Added your blog to my reader, and looking forward to following your journey. Make sure you stop by for Zarda's BBQ on 7 Hwy before you head this way. They don't understand BBQ in Colorado, but the Olathe Sweet Corn is unbelievable.
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-Virgil and Sheila
It is not down in any map; true places never are. ~Herman Melville
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08-07-2007, 08:01 AM
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Rivet Master  Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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I beg to differ........
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Originally Posted by DesertStream
Were green with envy. Added your blog to my reader, and looking forward to following your journey. Make sure you stop by for Zarda's BBQ on 7 Hwy before you head this way. They don't understand BBQ in Colorado, but the Olathe Sweet Corn is unbelievable.
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Actually, there is a really good Texas style BBQ in Durango that I was at a few years ago. Great brisket and ribs!
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lewster
Solar Tech Energy Systems, Inc.
Victron Solar Components and Inverters, Zamp Solar Panels, LiFeBlue and Battle Born Lithium Batteries, Lifeline AGM Batteries
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08-07-2007, 08:24 AM
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just jd.
2007 20' Safari SE
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 298
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Right On!
Anyone who blogs that Steve McQueen is way cool and digs Groundhog Day is worth adding to my reader! Looking forward to it 
Cheers,
-jd.
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08-07-2007, 08:46 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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Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
Congratulations on your new baby. You're going to love the FB floorplan!
Safe journey and keep us posted and provide photographs.
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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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08-07-2007, 10:30 AM
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We can tow it!
1996 28' Excella
Where the water tastes like wine
, Michigan
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 1,625
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Best of luck! Safe travels!
Wonderful blog! Have a great time travelling and camping with your family--what a great experience for you all.  Its amazing the vocabulary kids who camp achieve, for instance...our son can say "stabilizer" with the best of them, and he can crank them up and down!!
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08-15-2007, 01:11 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 13
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Thank you all
Thank you all for your kind replies and encouragement. We are excited to begin this adventure. Already we love this new Airstream. We are so proud to show it off. Now, if only I can keep it looking sharp!
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08-15-2007, 04:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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The Yamaha generator sitting currently in the condo garage needs a spot. Robert wants to have a hitch/platform thing added to the back of the trailer and I say, "Good idea," since the thought of carting it around in the Tahoe is unpleasant as is stowing it in the Airstream while in motion.
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Yikes! There are whole threads on this bad idea!
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08-15-2007, 11:14 AM
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Married to Soldiermedic
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 437
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A big welcome from missouri!
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08-15-2007, 11:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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I need to clarify my previous post (#10):
The quote is from lyrikel's blog - about wanting to transport a generator on the back bumper of their AS.
I wanted to point out that there are a few threads about this and that it is considered a bad thing to to to your AS. The bumper isn't structurally designed to carry much weight.
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08-15-2007, 10:46 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1982 24' Airstream 240
Ventura
, California
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,645
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Love reading your blog
Have a wonderful adventure.......I grew up in Oak Grove, Mo so greetings from a fellow Show Me ite!!!! Love the FB Airstream.....you are going to love it......pj
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Paula & Ed
WBCCI # 8252 Air#13593
1982 24'Motorhome (82Ste P)
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08-16-2007, 11:22 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 13
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Thank you all who warned us about adding a platform to stow the generator. The Airstream dealer in Denver was happy to charge $750 to do this. Upon further discussion we were told it would void the warranty. Why didn't they warn us in the beginning?
Anyway, we have nixed the idea, though it was mine to begin with and my husband reluctantly agreed. So I guess we will store the Honda generator in the SUV or inside the Airstream.
Thanks again--we obviously have a lot to learn.
K.
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08-16-2007, 01:28 PM
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Rivet Master
Some Place with a German Name
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 908
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You should be able to avoid the use of the generator if you practice electrical conservation when dry camping. Using few lights, lower wattacge lights (5W instead of 10W that come in the CCD overheads), or adding LED alternative to a few key fixtures. Ading solar panels would be even more benificial. However, none of these solutions are going to help you if you need to run a hair dryer, toaster or coffee pot. Some have made mounts to attach a generator (or two) to the a-frame of the trailer, just behind the LP gas tanks.
Also, If your in Summit County and want a good place to stay, relatively nearby to Kremmling is Williams Fork Reservoir. You can easily get a trailer into the campground on the east side of the reservior and your camping right on the water! Not sure if you'll have time to do this before you leave. Also, why go I-70 down to Denver and up I-25 when you could just go North towards Steamboat and meet I-80? It would be a MUCH prettier driver and less stressful than I-25. Advice from an Ex-Summit local.
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08-16-2007, 05:35 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Kansas City
, Missouri
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 13
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Thank you, Westfalia, for the advice about heading north towards Steamboat Springs. Having not traveled that way we don't know how driveable the connecting roads would be, or our abilities. As I see it, we'd have to take 9 to 14 to 127 before hitting I-80. Is that the way you recommend?
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