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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Correct. All trade offs. Airstreams can be...

Correct. All trade offs.

Airstreams can be great boon docking vehicles. Just require a little more work and small modifications to get there. That’s one of the trade offs. And yes, there will...

Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum

05-05-2022, 04:37 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

They sound exhausting. We’re they ever like...

They sound exhausting. We’re they ever like “sorry our communication sucked”?

Do you have the trailer now?

Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum

05-03-2022, 05:46 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Preface this with "Don't be offended or take...

Preface this with "Don't be offended or take anything I say personally" if ORV is your jam. More just passing on what this particular dealer told me yesterday for those still looking. These are...

Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum

05-02-2022, 11:34 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

This is part of why we walked away from the...

This is part of why we walked away from the Airstream. We were gonna just ride it out and see what happens over the next 12-18 months but this is something we've been trying to get back into for a...

Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum

05-02-2022, 10:35 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

I don’t understand the euphemism “material...

I don’t understand the euphemism “material surcharge”. I mean I understand it, but why not say the base price went up $12768?

Are they claiming it’s just temporary?

Appreciate the info

Forum: Outdoors RV Owner's Forum

05-01-2022, 06:39 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Was supposed to take delivery of a 2022 Airstream...

Was supposed to take delivery of a 2022 Airstream Flying Cloud in February, but decided at the last minute not to do it.

Still love the Airstream and think it's one of the best travel trailers...

10-13-2021, 03:32 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

2005 Winnebago Journey 36G

Never said that.

10-07-2021, 02:38 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

The roof was actually replaced 5 years ago by a...

The roof was actually replaced 5 years ago by a place here in Mesa. He had wind damage during a trip.

There are just too many things to go wrong with a Class A DP that I don’t think I’m ready to...

10-07-2021, 02:36 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Hey guys and gals. It’s a no go. Thanks for the...

Hey guys and gals. It’s a no go. Thanks for the info.

It was clean for a 16 year old coach, but it needed some TLC. More than I was willing to do.

Glad we did an inspection. My buddy found...

10-07-2021, 09:26 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

I know. I’ve been told the 2004-2008 coaches of...

I know. I’ve been told the 2004-2008 coaches of all stripes were some of the best ones built to date.

10-07-2021, 08:16 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Agreed. I really like the Book to asking price...

Agreed. I really like the Book to asking price ratio.

This is going to be a test run for us.

I have a 2022 Ram 2500 on order and we really want to get a new Airstream. But the way things are...

10-07-2021, 08:09 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

So yesterday when I did the prelim walk through....

So yesterday when I did the prelim walk through. He told me the Speedometer isn’t working.

I noticed the Tach also appeared to be stuck around 2-3k RPM with the vehicle off.

I did a little...

10-07-2021, 07:47 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

It does have that engine. Is that the C7 or C9?

It does have that engine. Is that the C7 or C9?

10-06-2021, 11:04 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

2005 Winnebago Journey 36G

Hey y’all.

Searched the inter webs.

Read all the reviews.

Read all the forum search returns on this unit.

Went and looked at this unit today.

08-15-2010, 10:45 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Time to say goodby...for now.

My adventure came to a close as quickly as it begun.

My family and I lived in the trailer for the summer...and what a learning experience it was. We had a great time, but it was also very...

05-21-2010, 08:50 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Thanks for the nice words. In reference to...

Thanks for the nice words.

In reference to the airbags, do they actually "increase" the payload, or is it merely a leveling and ride quality issue? Or is leveling the rear load synonymous with...

05-19-2010, 10:15 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

The first salvo in the coming flame war....

The Tundra is not a 1/2 ton truck. There I said it. :angry:

I don't believe it is a true 3/4 ton truck, but it is definitely more than your typical 1/2 ton. As I said before, the only real...

Forum: New Member Check-In

05-12-2010, 11:16 AM

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Valley of the Sun to the Great State of Michigan

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Finally Made a Choice

Thanks for all the advice. I will investigate all your suggestions.

I ended up going with a used 2010 Keystone Cougar 298BHS. It has better than average insulation values, and a fully enclosed and...

05-12-2010, 11:15 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Finally Made a Choice

I ordered the Reese Straight Line System (WDH/Sway Control).

I'm picking up the trailer next Wednesday and installing the hitch at that time.

I'll then make the final 250 miles of the trek out...

05-10-2010, 08:31 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Thanks for the info. I looked at both that you...

Thanks for the info. I looked at both that you mentioned and have decided on the Reese DC system for the time being. As this is our first foray into RVing and we want to make sure this something we...

Forum: New Member Check-In

05-10-2010, 07:12 AM

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Valley of the Sun to the Great State of Michigan

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Thanks Don. I'm really looking forward to it. My...

Thanks Don. I'm really looking forward to it. My wife is still a little apprehensive about the whole deal. She a real city mouse. But my 6 year old is excited and my 15 month old, well he doesn't...

05-10-2010, 07:05 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Actually, that's what I was more concerned with,...

Actually, that's what I was more concerned with, the weight distribution, even for a short tow on the way to the shop. Even totally empty the trailer is 7900#s. I will run that idea by him.

Forum: New Member Check-In

05-10-2010, 07:00 AM

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Valley of the Sun to the Great State of Michigan

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Thank you much. Already received lots of great...

Thank you much. Already received lots of great help.

05-10-2010, 12:01 AM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Swaying towards the Reese Dual Cam HP (pun intended)

Okay, so after several more hours on the internet and your words of wisdom, I'm now leaning towards the Reese Dual Cam HP.

I'm picking up the trailer from a gentleman in Covington, IN on our...

05-09-2010, 07:50 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

I thought about the brake issue. The Tundra has...

I thought about the brake issue. The Tundra has massive brakes, every bit as good any of the 3/4 ton trucks. Combined with the Prodigy brake controller it should be okay.

Thanks for the info on...

05-09-2010, 07:47 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Understood Ken. Thank you for your time. The...

Understood Ken. Thank you for your time.

The Dual Cam HP uses the chains, where as the friction type bars just rest up against the trailer frame, correct?

05-09-2010, 07:45 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Thank you for your time.

Thank you for your time.

Forum: New Member Check-In

05-09-2010, 03:45 PM

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Valley of the Sun to the Great State of Michigan

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Valley of the Sun to the Great State of Michigan

Hey! I came across your website today while doing my due diligence so I thought I would join and see what I could see.

I'm a professional pilot and I live in Scottsdale, AZ, with my wife and two...

05-09-2010, 01:49 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Thank you for the information. It is appreciated....

Thank you for the information. It is appreciated. Do you have any opinion on the ProPride or Hensley as to the benefits of one over the other?

05-09-2010, 12:39 PM

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

Again, I totally understand what the loaded...

Again, I totally understand what the loaded trailer will weigh. I don't plan on dry camping so I do need a full load of water or LP, but I still calculated that into my max gross just in case I...

05-09-2010, 12:20 PM

Replies: 33

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Posted By iflyskyhigh

I know the dry weight is not a useful number. I...

I know the dry weight is not a useful number. I planed a loaded weight somewhere between 9000 to 9500. I also calculated myself, my wife, and my kids, the tongue weight, and a little of our crap in...

05-09-2010, 02:38 AM

Replies: 33