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jayseejay · 12-01-2016, 12:19 AM

Welcome Dusty! Looking at an Aliner for sale a few years ago sent us on our path that ultimately took us to our Airstream. We've never looked back! Best of luck, and have fun! Joe

Airlovr · 12-01-2016, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by DustyDee

Hi Airstreamers! After a year and a half towing an Aliner pop up Camper, I just bought a 2008 International 16' Bambi! Perfect for one person and two co piloting dogs! I embark from Marin County and travel mostly in California, Oregon and Washington. But now I may get out further with a bathroom and shower in my rig! I am a photographer and scout for interesting events, people and landscapes. Environmental issues, social issues and FUN! Hope to meet some of you on the road! And would love to try out the NorCal Rally!

Congratulations!!!!

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aero09053 · 12-20-2016, 07:44 AM

Hi, brand new to this site. Buying my first AS Flying Cloud 20 this week. Anyone here have one that can share so thoughts?

TCwheels · 12-20-2016, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aero09053

Hi, brand new to this site. Buying my first AS Flying Cloud 20 this week. Anyone here have one that can share so thoughts?

Welcome aboard!
Find and join the 20s thread!

Westcoast997 · 01-01-2017, 08:17 AM

First Post, I would like to say Thank You to all who share on the forum. I have
been reading for over a year and Y' all have helped with the process of entering
this lifestyle. I have the TV. AS was ordered in November.
Thank You
Phil

Ajlawcz · 01-22-2017, 08:32 AM

Hi, not sure if this is where this should be posted, but I imagine you will let me know...My husband and I are looking for our first Airstream, we would be using it occasionally to go camping, but the primary reason would be to have it as an Airbnb/guest cabin as we are downsizing to a much smaller home. That said, my biggest concern is that my husband has multiple chemical sensitivity and I need to find something that he can be in. We are thinking about the 25-27 ft. size, budget up to $25k. I have been looking at vintage trailers, found a couple that might work although we will have to see about his sensitivity. Does anyone have any experience or advice with this?

n2916s · 01-22-2017, 09:53 AM

Well, if you went mid-80's or earlier there will be fewer plastic materials and anything that was going to out gas has probably finished doing so. The insulation in that period was basic fiberglass batting. The big inhalant risk in a unit that has not been used regularly will be mold.

Find a model you like, drag it home and scrub a dub dub...

Silversands · 01-23-2017, 09:58 AM

We are newbies in a 2017 25' Flying Cloud. Has anyone ever had issues with their grey and black water guages? We jump dumped both tanks yesterday and I am guessing should have maybe 10% black and 20% grey but our guage is reading 0%grey and 40% black????

switz · 01-24-2017, 07:02 AM

You may need the dealer to re-calibrate the gage system. It supposedly will "learn" over time.

waninae39 · 02-21-2017, 02:03 PM

We are looking forward to getting a new 2017 Sport 22FB

Ajlawcz · 03-11-2017, 11:20 AM

Well, we did it! Bought our first AS, a 2003 Safari,25'! I stumbled upon it at a local dealer when going to look at one that was for Chemical Sensitivity, but this one is fine for my husband! It s getting new LED bulbs put in, new batteries, etc. this week before we bring it home. I'm certain there's a suggestion list of what newbies should have, but haven't found it yet, if anyone know where it is, appreciated! We are familiar with old RV's, and horse trailers with living quarters, so not totally in the dark, but we are new to the AS family! We will be pulling it with our 2003 F250.

SteveSueMac · 03-11-2017, 11:43 AM

Congrats and welcome!

This link (hopefully) brings you to a list of checklists and other help specifically geared toward newbies - frankly, helpful for oldies too!

https://www.google.com/search?q=newb...iw=375&bih=628

Wolfie321 · 03-12-2017, 07:54 PM

I too am a newbie...Picking up my new trailer on Wednesday. As I am inexperienced with AS lifestyle, I wanted to say hello and look forward to reading and learning. The AS is a 27FB and the TV will be a 2012 GMC Yukon XL (4 wheel available) when needed. Anyone see any problems? Thanks, Scott

ElinExcella · 03-14-2017, 06:46 PM

I have been wanting an Airstream for years and finally purchased one. It is a 1976 31' Excella. I am very excited to get it back in shape and to take my family out camping. As far as I can tell it is mostly all original which is what I was looking for. Now its time to work on getting everything working as it did when it was new. Look forward to finding some good info on the forum to help me get things back in working order. My name is Michael and I live in North Mississippi.

Spudnickle · 03-15-2017, 11:36 PM

Hi,
Just joined the forum and a wee bit excited to be buying our 2014 16' Sport this weekend. This looks like a great place to learn from experienced folks who have got some things already figured out. I'm sure I'll be looking through many of the threads to find answers to questions that will come up.
The good wife & I will be off Friday on our 6 plus hour drive to make the deal and trust all will go smoothly. Having been backpackers, bikers, and rafters most of our lives, the design and conveniences of the little Sport will feel like we are high styling it. Looking forward to many years of seeing this great country with our new cocoon from our home base of Boise ID.
Cheers!

cldaustin · 03-25-2017, 12:07 PM

Sorry for being an idiot--trying first steps on how to post to various forums. I need to figure out where VIN # is on this puppy! (Used to have 1969 International: I found, bought, repaired, and left down in Kerrville, TX for semi-annual music festival. Alas, I left it for my EX and am starting anew.)

So just bought, ostensibly, a 1990 Excella 1000. Wow, a bit more complicated than 1969!

Sheesh, I feel like an idiot not being able to find VIN plate! (Although, just had surgery, so I'm not as good on scampering around.)

Any help on locating VIN plate, so I can work on title bond--no title, of course, would be much appreciated.

(Also, I'm sure I'll figure out how to start a new thread, or more likely post to an existing one, but so far not so transparent on HELP section of site.)

Thanks so much in advance,
Chris

**DKB_SATX** · 03-25-2017, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by cldaustin

Sorry for being an idiot--trying first steps on how to post to various forums. I need to figure out where VIN # is on this puppy! (Used to have 1969 International: I found, bought, repaired, and left down in Kerrville, TX for semi-annual music festival. Alas, I left it for my EX and am starting anew.)

So just bought, ostensibly, a 1990 Excella 1000. Wow, a bit more complicated than 1969!

Sheesh, I feel like an idiot not being able to find VIN plate! (Although, just had surgery, so I'm not as good on scampering around.)

Any help on locating VIN plate, so I can work on title bond--no title, of course, would be much appreciated.

(Also, I'm sure I'll figure out how to start a new thread, or more likely post to an existing one, but so far not so transparent on HELP section of site.)

Thanks so much in advance,
Chris

I think you'll find the VIN stamped on a plate riveted to the front of your trailer to one side or the other (not centered, in other words.) It'll probably be fairly low on the trailer, and include your GVWR, original tire size, etc. and have the VIN toward the bottom of the tag.

jperdue · 05-19-2017, 07:32 AM

We just received our new little Bambi Sport 16. After serious issues with the brake hook-up we are excited to begin our first adventure to Hocking Hills, Ohio and Ohiopyle, PA. If anyone has any questions on brakes for a Mercedes ML350 I have some answers:-)
We can't wait to begin our trip!!! Wish us luck:-)

dmbecke · 05-26-2017, 04:57 PM

Been dreaming about owning an airstream since camping with my parents years ago.
Very excited to be picking up my preowned 2014 25fb next week!
Gonna be be a long road trip [emoji3]

BeerSnob · 05-29-2017, 10:40 PM

Wish we had researched this forum before we bought it! New furnace, water pump, and axles/brakes later, I finally feel like it's getting roadworthy (can't believe I towed it home after buying it with those brakes).
Oh- and don't get me started on the "rear end separation"...

I'm so glad to be part of the AS family now- hope to learn much more and contribute where we can.
I actually installed my first pop rivet today- so easy. Does this make me a "1 rivet member" yet, or do I need to install some real "buck" rivets?

By the way, is there a list of all the AS terminology? (eg "banana wraps"). I'm learning slowly (banana are the curved underbody panels in front and rear), but a list could really get me down the learning curve faster while reading these forums.