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04-06-2013, 02:45 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Windsor
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 27
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We're doing it
We're in the process of driving our 27'FB Flying Cloud home for the first time! Dreams do come true!
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04-06-2013, 02:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Windsor
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 27
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That's hubby Steve (SteveSueMac) in the driver's seat....he's doing great!
Sue
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04-06-2013, 02:49 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Windsor
, Connecticut
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 27
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I wonder how many times we will say "I can't believe we're doing this!" today :-)
-Sue
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04-06-2013, 04:00 PM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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Ahhh yes 
I remember that day ! 
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2007 Dodge Ram Quadcab 6.7L Diesel w/jakebrake
"Better to have more then you need, then need more then you have because you don't have enough!"
AIR #: 8129
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04-06-2013, 07:02 PM
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Rivet Master  
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Can't believe we made it!!!
Guys at Airstream of New England were great with the intro. Got lots of video of all the stuff I'm gonna forget :-)
Sooooooo fun to finally drive it! Official driving lessons next weekend then first road trip after that!!!
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04-06-2013, 07:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,437
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Congrats!!!!
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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04-06-2013, 07:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Tipton
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 50
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Very nice....congrats
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04-06-2013, 07:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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Congrats!
Where are you going for the maiden voyage?
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04-06-2013, 08:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Thanks folks...
After driving school, maiden voyage is to Cayuga Lake area in Ithaca. Literally working out a few details by text with Sean on the PP hitch right now (installed by dealer but I'm reviewing with him to make sure it's all kosher). Seemed to tow quite beautifully - but I've never towed anything before so not sure :-)
Quite an adventure! Looking forward to driving school. Backing up wasn't cool :-/
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04-06-2013, 08:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,273
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Beautiful looking rig. I can see why you both are so excited. Your life will now be changed forever.
Backing up is just practice, teamwork and going slow when you need to. Also, when in doubt, get out and take a look. It does not really matter how long it takes. You don't want to dent your new baby.
Dan
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04-07-2013, 07:21 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 30' Classic S/O
Dearborn
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,403
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I've been using the Hensley for almost five years, and I still don't think I've gotten backing up 'down'.
I imagine the PP has the same initial 'settling' that needs to occur before you have any directional control. This is key. Setting up the rig in forward, to reduce the 'settling slop' for the backing up.
Also, for actual directional control, I still use the hand on the bottom of the steering wheel trick. Hand moves to right, back end goes right, and vice-versa.
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