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07-20-2017, 06:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2020 16' Bambi
ABQ
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 74
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We went with 'Cookie Monster Blue'
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07-20-2017, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,183
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What color tow vehicle goes best with an Airstream?
Looks like you can either go color coordinated (silver) or go for an accent color on the TV. Like the Cookie Monster blue ...
But, in our family, I have to produce a signed note from my wife before the guy at the big box store will mix paint for me if DW is not along (I kid you not, he knows I have no sense of color [emoji3])
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it. 
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07-20-2017, 08:00 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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I think my Tundra with Spruce Mica green was the perfect pairing but had to go silver with the new (to me) Tundra 
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2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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07-20-2017, 08:06 PM
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Rivet Master 
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,259
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The Iridium Silver paint on my 2007 Mercedes ML320CDI that tows the 2015 23D International Serenity goes very well with the aluminum.
The burgundy red paint of my 2012 Ram 2500HD Cummins complements the 2014 Classic as well as the 2013 25FB International Serenity before it.
The operative phrase is aluminum silver complements about any color tow vehicle.
The two photos were taken about a year apart around sunset in late May at the Kindley, TX city park on the way to have more work done on that particular trailer by Paul Mayeux at A&P Vintage Trailer Works in Paradise TX.
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TV - 2012 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins HO, automatic, Centramatics, Kelderman level ride airbag suspension, bed shell
2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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07-20-2017, 09:32 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,877
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After living in the desert for 48 years now I always buy white.
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07-20-2017, 09:41 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2017 22' Sport
Johns Creek
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 112
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What color tow vehicle goes best with an Airstream?
The silver Airstream is a neutral color so it really comes down to your preference only. My preference is to avoid lighter colors for TV for some contrast but that's just me. To me and the wife the white TVs look like service/commercial vehicles which translates to work instead of play.
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07-20-2017, 09:48 PM
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3 Rivet Member
Seattle
, Washington
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 181
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I will be towing an Airstream sooner than later with this guy. 
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07-20-2017, 09:49 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Corpus Christi
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 11
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I have the F250 2017 clear coat red it looks fantastic with the airstream
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07-20-2017, 10:32 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 126
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I'm with Isbrodsky, why should you care? If you use your Airstream the way it's intended to be used, both it and your truck will end up covered in white desert dust, baby-puke tinged mountain mud, and multi-hued bug guts that will put the lie to your well-calculated color-coordination no matter what you do. It's all evidence of adventure and character. You're not auditioning for a TV spot, you know. 
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2014 F-150 3.5L Ecoboost
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07-20-2017, 10:48 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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As other posters have noted, any color will go with aluminum, so choose your color based on all the OTHER uses to which you'll put your truck. It's only a tow vehicle when it's hitched up. The rest of the time it's just a truck.
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I thought getting old would take longer!
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07-20-2017, 11:09 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2016
Posts: 36
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Clearly only one correct answer: Ford Black!
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2017 Ford F-150 SuperCrew XLT EcoBoost
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07-20-2017, 11:16 PM
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Sam and her wheelman Zeke
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Northern
, Illinois
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 166
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Loaded question
Hi.
First, I am a believer of style as well as size. What KIND of TV are you going to get? SUV? Van? Pickup? Pickup with cap? Pickup with tonneau cover? Chrome? How much chrome? How large of a bed? Sometimes it's hard to 'dress up' a truck (meaning 3/4 ton and larger). These features are VERY important.
Various color TV's with a black tonneau cover will contrast. Then add chrome. And if you won't have a tonneau, the bedliner may very well be black.
Remember. The Airstream is simple style, single color. Having a TV the color of a rainbow flows against the grain of an Airstream.
We have been on the road for about 6,000 miles this year with our new TV and I cannot tell you the comments I get. From young and old, male and female. Total strangers in passing. And not even trailing. Just stand-alone travel without the trailer, people openly comment on our TV.
Any Airstreamer knows how people will complement them on their Airstream in passing. I would honestly have to say, I might get more complements on the TV than my Airstream.
Black. Black with black wall tires. Blackened windows, black bed and cover with chrome on the grill and bumpers and shiny shiny chrome six spoke wheels on 20 inch rims.
It makes that brushed aluminum POP like you wouldn't believe.
IMHO.
Be well.
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2018 RAM Limited 2500 Diesel 4x4 Crew Cab and RAM boxes
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07-20-2017, 11:29 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 76
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Ford bronze fire...  
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07-21-2017, 02:13 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Protagonist
As other posters have noted, any color will go with aluminum, so choose your color based on all the OTHER uses to which you'll put your truck. It's only a tow vehicle when it's hitched up. The rest of the time it's just a truck.
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Agree, and welcome back protagonist!
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07-21-2017, 04:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Protagonist
As other posters have noted, any color will go with aluminum, so choose your color based on all the OTHER uses to which you'll put your truck. It's only a tow vehicle when it's hitched up. The rest of the time it's just a truck.
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Hey stranger! Welcome back!!
And good advice as always!
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07-21-2017, 04:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 30' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 1,364
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You know what they say. Once you go black...
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2018 Nissan Armada SL Tow Vehicle, Equal-i-zer Hitch
Visit Our Flying Cloud blog for my latest adventure!
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07-21-2017, 05:47 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
mastic beach
, New York
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 96
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Silver with moon hubcaps.
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07-21-2017, 06:22 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1957 26' Overlander
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 467
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Roguegaston, that's a great picture of your truck in transit! Love it!
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07-21-2017, 06:43 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Protagonist
As other posters have noted, any color will go with aluminum, so choose your color based on all the OTHER uses to which you'll put your truck. It's only a tow vehicle when it's hitched up. The rest of the time it's just a truck.
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Good to see you! A pleasant surprise on this Friday morning
Dana
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2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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07-21-2017, 06:58 AM
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PianoTech
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Lansdale
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Goal15
Good to see you! A pleasant surprise on this Friday morning
Dana
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Thanks! I posted this thread because of the pride that we all have in our rigs as evidenced by the beautiful photos that are coming in. My wife and I have learned that the Airstream community is extremely knowledgeable and sharing.
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