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08-23-2010, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 542
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We got our new Sport 22 FB
We picked up our 2010 Sport 22 FB Friday from Woodland RV in Grand Rapids Mi. What a pleasant experience it was, Chad spent 3.5 hours going over everything with us. He even had us drive on the road with him so we could get some experience before turning us loose on our own. I do not know how other Airstream dealers are but Woodland really seemed to care that we were happy and well informed before we left the lot.
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08-23-2010, 11:16 AM
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Moderator
Vintage Kin Owner
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Congratulations,
The adventure begins. Send postcards!
Kevin
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08-23-2010, 11:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
Central
, Connecticut
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,652
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Congratulations! Those are nice trailers - I like what Airstream has done with the 22' Sport over the years.
Tom
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08-23-2010, 12:18 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1973 31' Excella 500
Spring Green
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 265
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Congratulations. It is always nice to hear of a positive experience like yours. Maybe we'll cross paths in the UP some time.
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08-23-2010, 02:16 PM
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Moderator
2006 19' International CCD
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 4,224
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Congrats! That's a great floor plan with a nice kitchen!
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08-23-2010, 03:03 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1962 16' Bambi
2001 31' Limited
1985 29' Sovereign
Jenison
, Michigan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 142
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Hey Castaway........You are right.......Woodland in Grand Rapids is the BEST.........they are a family run business who "really care" for their customers.
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08-25-2010, 09:07 AM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
San Diego
, California
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 331
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Congratulations
Castaway: I agree with Blmitch, that is a very nice floor plan. I looked at it and the 360 view at Airstream.com. I think that in the future you will come to appreciate it even more, especially the bed location. One bit of advice from one who knows...watch out for "Captain Hook" (the bathroom door latch handle), he'll grab you belt loops.
Good Luck, Randy Bowman
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08-25-2010, 09:11 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,742
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Congrats, that's a cool Airstream. I like the design of having a lighter, narrower 'stream. Does your Sport have a bumper? That's the only thing I didn't like about this design when it first came out.
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08-26-2010, 01:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2013 27' FB International
2012 23' Flying Cloud
GVA
, British Columbia
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 335
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Looking for my
Quote:
Originally Posted by Castaway
We picked up our 2010 Sport 22 FB Friday from Woodland RV in Grand Rapids Mi. What a pleasant experience it was, Chad spent 3.5 hours going over everything with us. He even had us drive on the road with him so we could get some experience before turning us loose on our own. I do not know how other Airstream dealers are but Woodland really seemed to care that we were happy and well informed before we left the lot.
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Hi Gary, nice unit , I just got the Airstream bug , and found this site , your 22 is just the right size for touring Did you consider a 19 ft ? I am considering one now and just wondering any thoughts ? Did you look at that size?
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08-26-2010, 02:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LAWBC
Hi Gary, nice unit , I just got the Airstream bug , and found this site , your 22 is just the right size for touring Did you consider a 19 ft ? I am considering one now and just wondering any thoughts ? Did you look at that size?
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Our first trailer was the 19. Get the 22.
Actually the wise thing to do is to get into both of them and make sure you comfortably fit on the bed. On the throne and the living area is right for cooking, eating and lazing around. Lots of sizes and floor plans so don't settle.
We'll look for you around the campfire.
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Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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08-26-2010, 07:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Grand Rabbits
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 612
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Castaway,
Congrats! My wife and I bought a Sport 22 from Woodland and took delivery in April... We absolutely LOVE it! I'm sure you'll be very happy with your decision. It's a great boon docking trailer if you outfit with dual batteries, a 2000 watt generator, and a few 7-gallon water containers.
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08-26-2010, 08:43 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 542
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mello mike
Congrats, that's a cool Airstream. I like the design of having a lighter, narrower 'stream. Does your Sport have a bumper? That's the only thing I didn't like about this design when it first came out.
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No bumper, but I don't think that should be a problem
LABC: we looked at the 19 ft Flying Cloud but could not justify the
extra $$ for the upgrade plus losing 3 ft of cabin space
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08-26-2010, 09:38 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2009 23' FB Flying Cloud
Gillette
, Wyoming
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 34
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Congrats! Mary and I got a hold-over 2009 Flying Cloud 23FB in April this year. It still had the plastic on the ceiling and bedding. If we didn't get it for a great price, we'd have gone with the Sport also. We are so excited about it, we get out nearly every weekend! We use it as a base or fly fishing and touring the Big Horns and Black Hills.
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08-27-2010, 01:31 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 22' Sport FB
Bonita Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 26
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby
Castaway,
Congrats! My wife and I bought a Sport 22 from Woodland and took delivery in April... We absolutely LOVE it! I'm sure you'll be very happy with your decision. It's a great boon docking trailer if you outfit with dual batteries, a 2000 watt generator, and a few 7-gallon water containers.
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Hi,
We are seriously considering the Sport 22FB. How do you like it after using it a while? Also how was the 2 battery upgrade done...had the dealer look at putting solar panel on it and they said they could upgrade the battery but not room for 2...
Thanks,
Tony
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08-27-2010, 03:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Grand Rabbits
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 612
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Tony,
Our dealer unbolted the battery & lifted it out of the frame, turned it 90 degrees and placed another battery beside it. It's tight but it fits! It sits sideways on top of the battery rails and they placed a piece of wood underneath for support. I'll try to take a photo tomorrow and send it to you.
You'll love the Sport 22. We considered solar, but we found so many uses for the generator besides just the AirStream that we decided to go that route. Plus, we never stay in one place for long, so our truck keeps it well charged and we haven't even needed the generator yet!
If you buy a generator, I would recommend the Honda 2000i Companion series. With an adapter, you can plug it right into the 30 amp cord on your trailer and it will run EVERYTHING but the A/C unit.
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08-27-2010, 03:31 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Celina
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 542
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TCHURCH
Hi,
We are seriously considering the Sport 22FB. How do you like it after using it a while? Also how was the 2 battery upgrade done...had the dealer look at putting solar panel on it and they said they could upgrade the battery but not room for 2...
Thanks,
Tony
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Tony
We have only stayed in our AS for 3 nights so far, but loved every minute of it. The only lingering problem is the noisy fresh water pump(I am still trying to quiet it). We only have one battery but we do not plan on much off the grid camping
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08-28-2010, 01:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Grand Rabbits
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 612
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Dual Battery Setup on Sport 22 FB
Here are the photos of the dual battery setup on our Sport 22 FB:
From above:
From the side:
From below:
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08-28-2010, 03:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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Gary Congrats on the 22 ft Sport. I did not succeed in buying from Woodland. But I can relate a good experience with them. I emailed them about a unit several yrs ago. They said they had it and would be glad to show it that weekend. On Friday I got a call from the salesman (dont remember his name) he said Please dont come, we lost the keys and are not able to show the unit. Thus saving me a trip all the way from Ohio.
Nice people. They were thinkin of the customer.
Now we know where you are Please feel free to join in any of activities here with us in Ohio. There are a few of us that camp together occasionally. I think the next is a buddy rally at WP and the Museum of the United States Air force in Oct. Check the left hand pane for the Dates.
Welcome to AirForums
Roger
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09-02-2010, 02:43 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2011 22' Sport FB
Bonita Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 26
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Dual Battery Setup
Thanks for the pictures I will implement on the 2008 Safari Sprot 22 I plan to buy.
Thanks,
Tony
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09-03-2010, 05:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 33' Classic
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
2012 30' Flying Cloud
Grand Rabbits
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 612
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Tony,
It's well worth it! Definitely a very inexpensive mod that you will be very happy with... Good Luck!
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