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09-05-2016, 06:58 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Mansfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 29
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Just bought our first Airstream today!! - Texas
We're so excited! We've been researching, watching videos, visiting the local dealer so often they thought we worked there, poring over the Airstream Classifieds, and today we pulled the trigger!! 2017 Flying Cloud 25! Now we just need to figure out how everything works (there are hoses, nozzles, switches, plugs, etc. everywhere!!) 
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09-05-2016, 06:59 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Congratulations and welcome!
Dana
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Dana and Olga
2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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09-05-2016, 07:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2012 25' Flying Cloud
2007 20' Safari SE
Fuquay Varina
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 524
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Congratulations
Congratulations on your new trailer. Love the Flying Clouds.
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09-05-2016, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' International
Ofallon
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 661
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Congratulations and welcome!
This forum is a great resource for all things Airstream.
Have fun and be SAFE!
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09-05-2016, 08:40 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Mobile
, Alabama
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 319
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WooHoo!!!
Congrats on your new camper.
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09-05-2016, 08:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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Welcome to the aluminum madness! Congrats!
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2018 Nissan Armada SL Tow Vehicle, Equal-i-zer Hitch
Visit Our Flying Cloud blog for my latest adventure!
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09-05-2016, 10:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Newberg
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 1,052
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Congrats!
Mike
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09-06-2016, 04:13 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Welcome Aboard....
I Love the shirt!......'AirForums Academy" 
First order of business.....more Pictures.
Bob
btw...clinching the pink slip with pride.....nice touch!!!! 
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I’m done with ‘adulting’…Let’s go find Bigfoot.
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09-06-2016, 04:22 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Laurel Hill
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 57
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Congrats!!!!
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09-06-2016, 04:23 AM
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Rivet Master
1964 22' Safari
1968 26' Overlander
Beaver County
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 620
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Welcome from Pennsylvania
Welcome to the Forums and Airstream community. I'm sure you've figured out the plugs and switches already and in a few days you'll have mastered the hoses and nozzles, but when a question does come up, the folks here are very gifted and willing to help. Enjoy!
Roy and Marie
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09-06-2016, 06:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2013 25' FB Eddie Bauer
2012 20' Flying Cloud
Small Town
, *** Big Sky Country ***Western Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 2,860
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Good choice;; WELCOME.
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2015 25' Eddie Bauer Int'l FBQ / 2023 Ford Lightning ER
2022 Ford F350 6.2 V-8; equalizer hitch + Shocker air hitch
Honda Eu3200; AIR# 44105; formerly WBCCI 2015.1
Terminal Aluminitis; 2-people w/ 3+ dogs
 
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09-06-2016, 08:07 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Southeastern
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 74
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Please share how you progress on the learning curve. We are in the same boat and appear to be similar ages.....We are interested in the 23' FB to use for a few three weeks trips per year. I am about to retire and know nothing about this other than reading Rick Luhr's newbie book. Kids are out of the house so it will be my wife and I exploring the country. Off to the RV show in Hershey. One thing going for us is that we live only 90 minutes from Colonial Airstream.
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09-06-2016, 01:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2019 27' Flying Cloud
Mansfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 29
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Phil1ben, we will definitely do that. We really don't know anything about trailers so our learning curve will be huge! I am still working full time and Tim is working part time so we will only be taking the trailer out a few times per year until we both decide to permanently retire. Right now we're in the paperwork process (insurance, storage agreements, etc) so it's not the fun part and our "wish" list of accessories is getting very long (and expensive) on Amazon.com!! But one piece at a time and I'm sure, before we know it, we'll be experienced Airstreamers like everyone else on the forums!!
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09-06-2016, 05:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Southeastern
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 74
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I have no right to give advice but "The Newbies Guide to Airstreaming" which can also be bought on Amazon was very helpful to me. It was a good primer to start my education.
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09-06-2016, 05:38 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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Congratulations and welcome!
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09-06-2016, 05:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2018 33' Classic
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 518
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Best advice. Tighten ALL the fittings on the sink traps and anywhere you have plumbing pipe fittings.
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09-06-2016, 06:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 28' Pendleton
East central
, Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 155
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Welcome and congratulations on your purchase. We almost bought the same trailer but couldn't pass up the Pendelton. Yours was our second choice.
My advice is take short weekend trips at first close to home to get used to it. Make out checklists for hooking up and breaking camp and one for when you get where your going. There is a lot to learn and just when you think you won't forget anything, the checklist reminds you of something you forgot.
Safe travels.
Gina
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09-06-2016, 06:54 PM
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Rivet Master
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 586
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Congratulations, Welcome.
It's official, you have the Aluminum sickness. There is no cure but a lot of traveling, meeting interesting people and adult refreshments  will help.
Don't forget the thingamajigs, whatchamacallits, and dohickies.. Don't leave home without them.
Enjoy
Sphere
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AIR 50601
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09-06-2016, 07:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Hello and nice to meet you. There is a wealth of information on AirForums. You're wise to sign up.
Our family has been Airstreaming since the early eighties. I distinctly remember seeing my father in law's new 86 Limited for the first time and thinking it is very much like a business jet; small, lightweight, and very luxurious. They traveled all over North America for the next 20 years and loved it. They spent many winters in Texas Airstream Harbor in Zavalla. Made good friends there.
We have the trailer now and are doing the same thing. It's been in the family since new. Makes retirement very enjoyable. Airstreams are unique travel trailers, built much different than the typical travel trailer. Join some of the Airstream clubs, join a rally or caravan, and meet a lot of nice folks.
You're in for a lot of new adventures in your Airstream.
David
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09-06-2016, 08:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1979 23' Safari
Wayland
, New York
Join Date: Jan 2012
Posts: 1,632
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Congratulations and welcome! Many safe travels to you!
Saved tuition money well spent!?
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