I'm not an RV guy.....

[tevake]

Welcome Aluminaut, how did that cool name get overlooked so long.

I really enjoyed you introductory post. But do think as you use your new escape pod in the process of get familure with it, that you will find that there is so much more in having it than you may have considered.
Fun, travel adventures, the ability to stay in new areas, very cool people you will be meeting along the way.

Stick around and let us know how it goes for you.

I full time in my 345 Moho, and am building a base camp at a property that is new to me here in the fl panhandle. I find it comforting that I can evacuate in my home if needed.
Cheers Richard

[rmkrum]

Originally Posted by tevake

Welcome Aluminaut, how did that cool name get overlooked so long.

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I full time in my 345 Moho, and am building a base camp at a property that is new to me here in the fl panhandle. I find it comforting that I can evacuate in my home if needed.
Cheers Richard

Richard, you raise a very important point—that we can evacuate in our ‘home’ if needed. That is one serious advantage to having a ready-to-go Airstream! Home is wherever you are!

[dbj216]

Hi Aluminaut: Geez, what a great photo of your Airstream. Thanks for posting it. It looks perfect. I bet you won't get buyer's remorse at all. You can hook up that Airstream and travel anywhere in the country you want to go, and do so quite efficiently.

Here we are in northwestern New York on our way to the Maine coast. We met other very nice Airstreamers who stay in this park all summer. It was lovely. We decided to stay longer, easy to do with an Airstream.

David

[streaminwild]

Beautiful picture of your trailer Aluminant. You know the saying...practice makes perfect. Plan several prepper trips to the Sierras, beaches, Yosemite, Death valley. Book early and have fun prepping. Not a RV guy?.......you are now! Enjoy your new toy

[Aluminaut]

Originally Posted by EZTOO

Congrats with the new trailer!! Nothing wrong in admitting your a prepper as it's one of those skillets most of us hope to never implement. We hope that the QC on your trailer is better than some have reported on this forum.......

thanks for the welcome! when you mention "QC", does that mean quality control?

Originally Posted by moosetags

.....We have been Airstreaming for twelve years now. We hope that you find as much enjoyment as we have in the Airstreaming thing. We live in the Florida Panhandle which has a propensity for hurricanes. Our Aistream is also our escape pod. When a storm is looming, we pack up the Airstream and get ready to evacuate. If we decide to ride out the storm at home, there are often power interruptions. We use our generator to power the Airstream, and are able to sleep in air conditioned comfort until power is restored.......

hi, Brian...thanks for the nice welcome! that is the general appeal isn't it? as far as disaster prep goes, i mean. the airstream acts as a nice storage unit for all the supplies you'll need....the if disaster strikes, you can just hitch up and leave...or stay where you are. regardless , everything you'll need is right there with you in that trailer. truly an escape pod!

[wave man]

Prepper seems to have acquired an undeserved negative connotation...

Really it just means you recognized that you or your loved ones could suffer due to Nature’s capriciousness (and Mans’ propensity to respond poorly to chaos and uncertainty) and decided to prepare in order to mitigate that danger and improve your odds.

As sentient creatures it’s only natural to want to live when a threat to your life can be conceptualized....

Welcome to the club of people who don’t want to just give up and die lol...

...and of course welcome to th Airstream Community!

[cwf]

Welcome... you can become an “RV guy” or let the aluminum soak in and be an Airstreamers. Up to u.

[Aluminaut]

Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl

Welcome, while your story is unique it's actually very common here so you will fit right in. Most of us would not consider ourselves RV people either. Most airstreamers refer to theirs as travel trailers.

Many folks here have used them to escape impending natural disasters as well as to escape their normal routine.

Your trailer looks beautiful, enjoy.

yeah, I'm coming to find that out here...that my intention's aren't so unique. it seems I've found a lot of company here in that!it's great to know that I can further my knowledge here from the wealth of experience that comes through this forum. ...and thanks for the info on terms. I'll use Travel Trailers over RVs.

thanks!

Originally Posted by lonewolf1977

Doesn't matter how you got here, but you're family now! Welcome!

thanks for the warm welcome, lonewolf1977

Originally Posted by ColoradoLady

......One word of advice .... Try to resist the desire to buy all sorts of gifts for your new baby, as you will find out quickly.... You will buy stuff you really don't want or need.

Get out there and have fun! Don't wait for the disaster. That baby is made first and foremost for fun and travel! Enjoy!

advice taken! I've come to find out quickly...that if I have some idea of a product I want, looking through here always either affirms a good idea or immediately brings me back down to reality....and not to worry, it's quickly looking like there'll be a lot of fun to be had over just prepping

[Aluminaut]

Originally Posted by mimiandrews

We used our Airstream as an escape refuge in our own driveway when the air conditioning in our house failed at the start of a Texas 4th of July weekend. It kept us cool and comfortable for the four days it took to get the service man out and for him to find the correct part.

as I go through this process, ideas like yours are another realization. Airstreams are an extra, unattached room of your house! they can offer refuge to things like a busted air conditioner or minor flooding until relief comes along. that's a great story....thanks!

Originally Posted by kendrick.l.j

Hi guy, yours was the most entertaining intro I have read ever. I was smiling right from the start.....

thanks, kendrick.l.j I was honestly surprised at how long my post was after I hit submit....a little embarrassed at being so long winded actually. I'm glad it over well for some of you. I love that term...."escape pod"....it so appropriate. not to worry, a lot of practice will be had! thanks for that great welcome!

Originally Posted by A W Warn

NICE!
Welcome!

thanks, so much!

Originally Posted by tevake

Welcome Aluminaut, how did that cool name get overlooked so long.

I really enjoyed you introductory post......

Thanks, Richard! I'm glad you enjoyed that intro....as long as it was

I was pretty surprise myself that that name wasn't scooped up already. I'm sure I wasn't the first person to think of it!

[Aluminaut]

Originally Posted by dbj216

....Here we are in northwestern New York on our way to the Maine coast. We met other very nice Airstreamers who stay in this park all summer. It was lovely. We decided to stay longer, easy to do with an Airstream.

David

wow, David...I've seen pics of your rig from your various other posts on the forum...that's a massive vehicle. it looks beautiful. maybe one day I can handle towing something with 3 axels. thanks for sharing and seeing more of your rights and hearing more of your experiences in the future ....cheers!

Originally Posted by streaminwild

Beautiful picture of your trailer Aluminant. You know the saying...practice makes perfect. Plan several prepper trips to the Sierras, beaches, Yosemite, Death valley. Book early and have fun prepping. Not a RV guy?.......you are now! Enjoy your new toy

looks like I am....aren't I? preparation and booking early are two important things I've already learned reading through all the stories on this forum....not to worry...that will not be lost on me!

Originally Posted by wave man

Prepper seems to have acquired an undeserved negative connotation...

you're absolutely right about that....I'm starting to come around to that fact. thanks for the welcome!

Originally Posted by cwf

Welcome... you can become an “RV guy” or let the aluminum soak in and be an Airstreamers. Up to u.

I'll take aluminum over a box any day! call me an Airstreamer!

[madpiper]

Welcome to the adventure, We have an older AS and being retired can use it for a random couple of days in Shenandoah National Park or go to the Outer Banks for a six week stay with our pets and still be comfortable! Maintenance on our AS has become a hobby for me that I really enjoy and my wife works wonders with the interior. In case of heavy rain flooding or Hurricanes that have caused mud slides in the Mountains where we live we can hook up and move anytime immediately. We have learned a lot and really enjoy the advice, tips and stories in this forum. Glad to be part of this group!