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10-24-2011, 05:38 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2012 27' FB International
Fremont
, California
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 268
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New owners of a 2012 27' International
Very excited to join this forum but more excited to tell the story of how we acquired our brand spanking new 27' International Signature edition.
About 18 months ago we bought a 19.5' Roadtrek SS Agile, the short version of what Airstream sells on the Sprinter Van platform. This last August the two of us set out on a multi-month tour of the U.S. and Canada.
After about 90 days and nights of sleeping in the van we started to get serious Airstream envy, waking up each morning to strip the bed, put the sheets up and fold up the sofa got old. Not to mention setting up the bed each night, getting the sheets out etc. Combine that with using RV park, state park and county park showers these two senior citizens were ready for more room.
We'd already stopped at a couple of Airstream dealers on our travels when our trip took us to Gulfport, Mississippi and the door of a almost new dealer, Foley RV and Airstream of Mississippi. After falling in love with the International the dealer made us an offer we could not refuse. Our Roadtrek for his new 2012 27' International - DONE!
We then walked next door and bought a Chevy 2500HD 4X4 and a hitch and this morning we're in San Antonio headed for home in California.
Other than being scared to death of having to back in to a tight spot the two of us are ecstatic. The Airstream is what we've always wanted in space, amenities and most of all the joy of actually owning an Airstream. We did not look at any other brand of travel trailer - for us it was Airstream or nothing.
Hoping to learn from the rest of you and can't wait to dig into the rest of this forum.
Mark and Dixie Polakoff
Fremont, California
(at least when not on the road)
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10-24-2011, 05:47 AM
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Rivet Master 
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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After the Agile you will need a GPS to find your way around in the 27 footer. Good move, but those class B MHs do have some plusses. Good luck, jim
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10-24-2011, 05:52 AM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Congrats ! Don't get lost in all that space!
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10-24-2011, 05:53 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Classic FB
Burkburnett
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 985
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Congratulations and wishing you many happy miles with your new rig.
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10-24-2011, 06:22 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Yonkers
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
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Congratulations on your new addition. Happy streamin .......................
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10-24-2011, 06:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Welcome to the forums! Good story. Don't worry about the backing up part. Just find a large empty parking lot and while it is empty (no witnesses) and practice backing into some spaces. Just pretend the stripes are walls, ha.
The room in the larger rigs is great.
Regards,
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Jeff & Cindy
'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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10-24-2011, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,280
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Oooh! FB Int'l -- my favorite. Welcome to forums xo1ider.
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10-24-2011, 10:51 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 30' Classic
Ivins
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 424
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Mark and Dixie - welcome to the world of alumunum! We've had our 27FB for just over a year, and are loving it! The only significant problem we've had is finding more time to travel in it!
This weekend, though, will find us on the Sonoma coast...
Welcome neighbor,
Steve and Cindy
San Jose, CA
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10-24-2011, 03:45 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Fremont
, California
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 268
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Thanks everyone, just stopped for the night in Ft. Stockton, TX. El Paseo tomorrow headed home!
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The good news: it was never locked."
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https://polakoff.com/RamblinRose/
Our travel log
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10-24-2011, 04:23 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Welcome to the Forums and welcome to the joys of Airstream ownership...you'll love that model..and don't worry about the backing up thing...we've all been there...it's just a matter of practice...and taking it slow and carefully...before long you'll be pros.
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AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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10-24-2011, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
1955 22' Flying Cloud
2021 27' Globetrotter
Gulfport
, Mississippi
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 825
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Mark & Dixie,
All of us here at Airstream of Mississippi are so happy to part of your story! It's great to here that you guys (ya'll) are already enjoying your new Airstream so much! Have a safe trip home.
Thanks again!
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10-24-2011, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Sunnyvale
, California
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,894
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Mark & Dixie-
Congratulations on decision to "Step Up" and join crowd of alumaholics... Sounds like a great adventure trip so far, and more to come.. Our photo taken at Lake Louise Provincial Park, and we had a fabulous time on trip through Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park on way to Oshkosh a few years ago.. If you are able to travel several months a year, you are going to have a blast...
Wanted to pass along several features of website... You can search for older threads using search tab above, and find out a lot of amazing things, many of which are actually facts.. In addition, I encourage you to try some of the "Forum Rallies" like the spring trip in northern Calif to the Russian River in April, or back to Jackson Rancheria next October.. The southern Calif Forum group also does 3 or 4 rallies a year (fancy word for long relaxed weekend at an interesting place with 50 or more new friends...).
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In Theory, there's no difference between Theory and Practice, but in Practice, there is usually a difference... 
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10-25-2011, 04:49 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2012 27' FB International
Ashland
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 10
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Originally Posted by steverino
Mark and Dixie - welcome to the world of alumunum! We've had our 27FB for just over a year, and are loving it! The only significant problem we've had is finding more time to travel in it!
This weekend, though, will find us on the Sonoma coast...
Welcome neighbor,
Steve and Cindy
San Jose, CA
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Beautiful - this is msdixie, xo1rider's wife. We have done that drive multiple times in our Roadtrek - looking forward it in the Airstream (Bertha). Do you take Hwy 1? How does it handle on windy road?
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10-25-2011, 05:06 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2018 30' Classic
Ivins
, Utah
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 424
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Hi msdixie, this time we are headed out to Bodega Bay via the back roads from Cotati. But we've been on hwy 1 near big sur. The rig has handled well in all conditions...
Enjoy your adventure!
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10-25-2011, 06:17 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2012 27' FB International
Ashland
, Oregon
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 10
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Used to live In Petaluma, know the area well. Beautiful ... Enjoy.
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11-01-2011, 10:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 27' FB Flying Cloud
Fraser Valley
, British Columbia
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 2,966
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Love my 27' Cloud because I have a real bedroom instead of a pull-out/down...whatever.....sleeping conversion.
Happy trails!
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11-02-2011, 06:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2008 31' Classic
Lake Charles
, Louisiana
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 153
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Mark & Dixie - Nice pictures of your journey as you've traveled across this great country. We are a couple of years away from retirement and plan one day to hook up to our AS and just take the time to see all the USA has to offer. Being I've lived most of my life in Louisiana, I was able to recognize most of your pictures along the Gulf Coast. Congrats to Mark for making it back to CA with truck and trailer all in one piece. Getting through Baton Rouge, La. and Houston, Tx. can be a huge chore depending on the time of day. I'm a private pilot and can also relate to dealing with I-10 traffic as flying IFR. Mark nailed that exactly correct. As far as the refineries along the Gulf Coast, I know their view is not always pleasant to the eyes but they do play an important part in providing the fuel to power our vehicles. Thank you for sharing your pics with us and thank you for allowing us to fuel your journey :-)
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11-03-2011, 05:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 28' International CCD
Palm Beach Gardens
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 179
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Mark & Dixie,
Welcome to the forums and to Airstreaming. We have a 28 FT International and absolutely love it. All the best during your trip to the West Coast.
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