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11-27-2012, 10:45 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2008 16' Safari
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 6
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Introduction
Hi everyone. I wanted to introduce myself as a new member. I've only recently bought an Airstream, and have already found this site to be immensely useful. Hopefully someday I will be able to contribute as much as I have gained.
To answer the obvious questions it's a 2008 Safari Sport 17'. I tow it with a 2005 Touareg V6.
I am currently on my first road trip and have had fun/frustration adjusting to RV life (I have had similar complaints to many on this forum re fridge fan noise, leaky shower, etc.)
Thanks for your time, and look forward to many years of Livin' the 'Stream!
(I would have included a picture, but I couldn't figure out how to load one from my hard drive...)
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11-27-2012, 12:59 PM
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Rivet Master 
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the Airstream life. I know you will have lots of fun.
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Regards,
Steve
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11-27-2012, 04:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Rochester
, Minnesota
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 22
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Welcome to the forum. I to am a new member and have a Touareg as our tow vehicle. Ours is the TDI model. Enjoy your Safari.
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11-27-2012, 05:13 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,401
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Welcome from another Ontarian (an honourary Ontarian at least). I hope this forum is all you want it to be and that you have fun with your Touareg and Safari. Did you use Can Am?
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11-28-2012, 01:34 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2008 16' Safari
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 6
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Thanks all.
glsBigSky, you made the right choice getting the TDI (I assume it gets better than the 13mpg I'm getting with mine...!)
MrUKToad, I don't know what Can Am is, so I'm going to say 'no'!
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11-28-2012, 03:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 28' International
Chatham
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,401
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lvnthestream
Thanks all.
glsBigSky, you made the right choice getting the TDI (I assume it gets better than the 13mpg I'm getting with mine...!)
MrUKToad, I don't know what Can Am is, so I'm going to say 'no'!
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Fair enough!
Can Am RV in London, Ontario. They are Airstream dealers and do some great hitch rigging.
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11-28-2012, 08:08 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 25' FB Flying Cloud
Rochester
, Minnesota
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 22
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Lvnthestream, 13 is not bad for the gasser. I was tracking 11 with my Honda Pilot and a 22' Some Other Brand trailer. Now the TDI is showing 18.5 - 20 when towing. I hit 22 last September traveling back from southern Minnesota.
MrUKtoad - I contacted Andy prior to purchasing the Touareg and Airstream. I have not had the hitch reinforcement completed. He stated that the 2012 model has a strong hitch. But I am considering making a trip to see him this summer. I am using a Pro-Pride hitch so the trailer tracks great.
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11-28-2012, 08:45 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lvnthestream
(I would have included a picture, but I couldn't figure out how to load one from my hard drive...)
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Here's a link to a great "how-to" for adding photos. http://www.airforums.com/forums/f138...tml#post612569
And welcome to the Forums, hope you have a wonderful time here! 
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