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03-12-2010, 04:47 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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How do you Roll???
Blinds open or closed when traveling from one place to the other.
Shane
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03-12-2010, 05:04 PM
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1953 Flying Cloud
1953 21' Flying Cloud
West Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,034
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With my Airstream I can see all the way out the back window. So that would be open...
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03-12-2010, 05:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 31' Classic
Sunrise Beach
, Missouri
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 252
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Depends on time of year. During warm months we keep things closed up to keep temperatures low enough for a temporary stay for our dog when we stop along the way. In the winter months we will keep them open to take advantage of some solar heating.
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03-12-2010, 05:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2004 25' Classic
Prescott
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 623
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Same here, front to back and also the kitchen sink one so I can see that the gas light is on for the frig.
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Julia & Bob
W/ Deedee & Boo
AIR #30685
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03-12-2010, 05:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
1960 24' Tradewind
1961 16' Bambi
Oakland
, California
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 758
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Um,. . . We're Flashers!
As you can see from our previous post:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f42/...tml#post643834
So definitely open (front and back) when towing.
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Gemma and Murray
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03-12-2010, 11:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,377
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Hi, all curtains closed, but kitchen window mini-blind may be open or closed. Helps keep the inside of my trailer warm or cool depending on ambient tempurature.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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03-13-2010, 05:45 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2007 31' Classic
holland
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 190
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everything closed.also door is locked and deadbolted.dealer told me there have been incidents where the regular door lock has failed causing major damage to the door while underway.i keep the load rolling at a good pace,but never tailgate.
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03-13-2010, 05:52 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 always considered it uncouth, to parade my tenement-on-wheels through the public byways, displaying its interior appointments, for all to see- particularly to those with a lower station in life. That is why we “roll”, as it were, with all curtains tightly closed.
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03-13-2010, 07:04 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Belleview
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,635
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I open all the mini-blinds and every once in a while I forget. What happens is that if I do my right side head check I notice the window behind the door is actually blocking my check of traffic coming from the right.
Of course the very back end of Airstream One is for cargo so I have it covered with two old windshield reflectors so folks can't see all the boxes of high tech golf wonders.
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Glen Coombe AIR #8416
1984 28' Funeral Coach
Former Rolling Showroom & PuttLab (now party bus)
"I'm not an expert. But I did sleep in an Airstream last night."
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03-13-2010, 07:55 AM
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Head Animal Wrangler
2010 19' International
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Los Osos
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,696
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I keep mine closed.
Otherwise I would never get out of the gas station with all the looky-lou's noses
pressed up against my windows checking out "that Airstream".
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Rally on,
Bam
and no, those photos are not me.
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03-13-2010, 08:03 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2004 25' Classic
West Chazy
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 276
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Keep mine closed, both curtains and shades. It keeps the curious at bay while stopped along the way.
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Ron
2004 Classic 25 - The Silver Sausage
2008 Silverado LTZ CC 2500 4x4 Duramax - Brutus
WBCCI 2623
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03-13-2010, 08:38 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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On our short Argosy, we kept the shades open. That way, I could watch for tailgaters. On the longer trailers we've had, the rear window is so far back, and not at a great angle for looking through the trailer at traffic, so we keep them closed. When stored, everything is closed up, we don't want any potential burglars looking inside to see what they can break in and take.
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Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy, and taste good with ketchup.
Terry
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03-13-2010, 08:42 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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Open Fore and Aft, the rest closed
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Craig and Carol
1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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03-13-2010, 08:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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Closed. Keeps out prying eyes and keeps the coach somewhat cooler in summer.
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Roger & MaryLou
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F350 CREWCAB SW LONG BED
7.3 liter Power Stroke Diesel
1977 27ft OVERLANDER
KA8LMQ
AIR # 22336 TAC- OH-7
May your roads be straight and smooth and may you always have a tailwind!
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03-13-2010, 08:55 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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I've seen the roller soft blinds on newer Int'ls; have no problem with recommendations on those. I know from firsthand experience that the metal slat venetian style blinds in my Special Edition Safari will tear themselves apart unless they're pulled all the way up for travel. The plastic hold downs for the down position are about as trustworthy as a cat around an open tuna can. Just shows -- your results may vary.
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