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11-12-2016, 07:59 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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GOT IT! ... and got it home!
Had a great day today at Colonial picking up our new 25FB Twinternational Sig.
Gotta say: the folks at Colonial were awesome. Met Patrick briefly, then spent about three hours getting a detailed, attentive walkthrough from Nick (who is an Orlando Bloom lookalike) with Chris setting up our hitch and Brian (parts) solving a couple issues here and there for us. I was really happy with the level of detail in the walkthrough and the absolute lack of any rush whatsoever. They were even really great with my kids.
With all the research I've done, there was only one thing that I remained worried about: would my truck work well to tow? Delighted to report that we blasted home at 65 with ease and even the smaller engine in my Tundra (2013 double cab, 4x4, 4.6L engine) had no trouble. Didn't feel sluggish at all and I found myself passing more than a few folks on the way, which really surprised me. Things were nice and level with the setup and it really didn't seem much different from how the truck drives when it's not towing.
The best part? When were there, we met airforums couple "Wild Child" and they happen to live just up the road from us (and we even have friends in common!) It was great to meet some other local airstreamers in person, and they even offered a cell phone number if we struggled on the way home. What a nice thing to do! THANKS!
We bought our unit sight unseen, but with a LOT of time spent looking at specs, reviewing photos/videos, and looking at used ones. (We had originally planned to buy used.) None of that did justice to what things look like "for real" -- really polished and well designed (with, perhaps, the exception of the compartment where the water pump is, which is a rats nest of pipes and wires!).
Anyway... it's official: we've got our trailer. Looking forward to taking it out when the weather warms.
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11-12-2016, 08:24 PM
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Rivet Master  
2006 25' Safari
St. Augustine
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,670
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Good, and congratulations on your purchase.
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11-12-2016, 08:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2016 25' International
San Luis Obispo
, California
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 9
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Congrats!
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11-12-2016, 08:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Frederickburg
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 195
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You're gonna LOVE it. So happy for you!!!!!
kds
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11-12-2016, 08:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Gold Country
, California
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 334
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Congrats! Now go change your subscript and get out there and camp with it!
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11-12-2016, 11:32 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Mobile
, Alabama
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 319
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Congrats on your new camper.
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11-13-2016, 03:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,943
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Congratulations - Enjoy
Bud
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11-13-2016, 06:42 AM
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Rich and Kat
2017 30' Classic
Alexandria
Alexandria
, Virginia
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 275
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Congrats on your purchase. Safe travels with your trailer ... you're sure to enjoy it!
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2017 Classic 30', ProPride 3P Hitch, 2016 RAM 3500 Laramie Crew Cab 4x4 SRW w/ 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel and Retrax Pro MX Tonneau Cover
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11-13-2016, 07:20 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2005 30' Safari
Montgomery
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 385
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Congrats! Awesome feeling, I'm sure! We can't wait to get ours. Really cool that you guys met some others from the forum, these folks sure seem like some of the greatest out there!
Dave
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11-13-2016, 07:54 AM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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Kids got up and ran right out to sit in it this morning. Coffee and GO Fish ensued.
Still working on a name.
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11-13-2016, 11:47 AM
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Refugee from Napa, CA
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Formerly Napa
, On the road
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 614
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Congratulations!!! You will enjoy this life...
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11-13-2016, 01:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 25' International
Framingham
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 142
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Congrats!!
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11-13-2016, 01:41 PM
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Journeyman
2016 25' International
Amherst
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 956
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So it's all about drawer linings and deciding what goes where. And making lists of things I have to pick up.
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11-13-2016, 02:08 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 27' FB International
Wheatley
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 111
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Congratulations...I bought mine a couple of weeks ago at Colonial. Will pick up in April...phew...can't wait
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11-13-2016, 02:35 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2000 30' Excella
2014 30' Classic
Princeton
, Iowa
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 302
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Have a great time, I am with you, you do not need a great big TV to pull an airstream. I hope you have as much fun as we have.
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11-13-2016, 03:25 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2014 27' Flying Cloud
Easthampton
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 16
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Congratulations
Congratulations! We are Airstream newbies in nearby Easthampton. We bought our 27 foot Flying Cloud in June last year and we have thoroughly enjoyed ourselves learning and getting out there. We just winterized, but since getting our Airstream, we already put 5,500 miles on and have spent 74 nights in it. We wish you all the best with yours and if you ever want to get together to compare and share thoughts and experiences, we'd be happy to do so. We are just down the road from you. Feel free to send us a private message.
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11-13-2016, 03:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Greenback
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 294
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They say the two best days of a boat owner's life are the day you buy it and the day you sell it! I don't think that holds for AIrstreams. We have bought two and sold one. Both buying days were exciting, but we really had a hard time parting with our first one. When I walk through a RV park and see my Flying Cloud nested there among the SOBs, I still can't believe that silver beauty is mine ... and it is. I hope you and your family have many happy days with yours.
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11-13-2016, 06:14 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2007 25' Safari
Attleboro
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 71
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I bought my Airstream used at Colonial and it was, like you, sight unseen. More I was trading in a camper. I could not believe how well I was treated and I recommend them to anyone who will listen.
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11-13-2016, 11:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 23' Flying Cloud
Hillsborito
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 68
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Congrats! Wait till you go on a shopping spree to fill up the cabinets, so much fun! 
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11-14-2016, 08:10 AM
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Refugee from Napa, CA
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
Formerly Napa
, On the road
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 614
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Those folks at Colonial are pretty special...
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