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07-24-2014, 01:44 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2015 16' Sport
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2014
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New in Austin, TX
Hi everyone,
I just bought a 2015 Bambi. I love it! So far it is parked under a carport, so I have only gone carport camping. Guess I should learn how to hook it up since I forgot everything they showed me. I have to admit, I am afraid to pull it. (Obviously I had it delivered.) Surely I will get over that fear?
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07-24-2014, 02:48 PM
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Rivet Master 
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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I started with a 28' and drove it from the dealer to the campsite myself- across a 2 mile dam with a narrow road and close guard rail.
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07-24-2014, 03:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2014 27' FB International
Arlington
, Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 107
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I know what you mean-I'm taking ours out soon for the very first time on my own and even though I've practiced everything with my husband (who has been doing all the past two years' tows/hitches)- it is unnerving! I've made sure to get pull-throughs at every site, but it's the gas stops that make me feel the most unsettled since it's hard to predict with the traffic flow how tight my turns are going to be getting in and out.
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07-24-2014, 03:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 30' Excella
1961 26' Overlander
1954 22' Flying Cloud
1981 28' Airstream 280
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,436
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Hi Shelly and welcome to the forums. You will do just fine.
My wife and I and some other Airstream friends will be camping the weekend of August 8th at the Roadrunner RV Park in Johnson City, TX. We will all arrive on Friday. You are more than welcome to join us for the weekend. We have no solid agenda other than to get together. If you would like to join us send me a PM and I will give you more info.
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07-24-2014, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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What is your tow vehicle?
Is it set up with weight distribution and anti-sway?
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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07-24-2014, 03:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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You gotta git over your fear of towing by tomorrow afternoon...
You gotta go campin'...
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2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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07-24-2014, 04:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2024 23' Flying Cloud
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 502
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Just do it, go slow, and it helps to have a "spotter" with you for the first couple of pulls. Did you buy it from Camper Clinic II in Buda? If so, they would probably give you a little refresher instruction. Might want to take iPhone photos or videos this time. You can also search YouTube. There are several series of "how to" videos on there about RV'ing.
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07-24-2014, 05:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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welcome aboard!
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WBCCI# 30676
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07-24-2014, 07:26 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Shelly,
Keep in mind that none of us came into this world knowing how to tow. I think the previous and gracious offer to join other local Airstreamers is a great idea. And you might think about just towing somewhere close (think Pecan Grove??) just to try out hooking up, towing, camping etc.
You will do fine - and welcome aboard!
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2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
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07-24-2014, 07:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 22' Safari
Oracle
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,174
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Quote:
Originally Posted by m.hony
What is your tow vehicle?
Is it set up with weight distribution and anti-sway?
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Might need them if your towing with a Honda civiv. 
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07-24-2014, 09:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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c'mon, Shelly.. give us more details.. how about pics... how about stats on your Tow Vehicle... how about... how did you get bit by the AS bug ?
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07-24-2014, 10:25 PM
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Stature: Costanzaesque
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
San Antonio
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 53
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Welcome! I'm parked up in Georgetown (working in Round Rock) and the weekend bug hits hard! What are you pulling your bambi with?
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07-28-2014, 07:11 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2015 16' Sport
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 9
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Wow, everybody is so nice! I might have to turn this into a dating site. Just kidding. I will be pulling it with a 2007 Chevy Tahoe. Yes, I bought it at Camper Clinic II in Buda and they were great. My brother-in-law is going to help me learn to pull it since they have a camper. So, hopefully I will be on the road soon and can try to meet up with some people. I will work on getting some pictures. Oh, and did I mention I am now obsessed with pink flamingos. I may have overdone it with pink flamingo decor.
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07-28-2014, 12:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
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07-28-2014, 07:41 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shelly Lynn
Oh, and did I mention I am now obsessed with pink flamingos. I may have overdone it with pink flamingo decor.
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Overdone? I think not.
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2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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07-29-2014, 12:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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07-29-2014, 12:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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07-29-2014, 12:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Attachment 217760
I guess we should document the travels of Tryphena and Tryphosa (the birds).
In these photos, they are in Texas, Mississippi, and Florida.
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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07-29-2014, 12:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Attachment 217760
I guess we should document the travels of Tryphena and Tryphosa (the birds).
In these photos, they are in Texas, Mississippi, and Florida.
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
WBCCI #1811, Region 6, Unit 56
Airforums #70955
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07-29-2014, 01:41 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
2012 Interstate Coach
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 164
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One can never have too many flamingos. Ask some folks about the flamingo decorating contests at some of the rallies!!
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