Well, the time has come...

[skater]

The time has come - Erica and I brought home a new Airstream travel trailer today! It's a '95 30' Excella. Gorgeous trailer. We love it already. I'll get some pictures posted later.

We bought a 2006 F-250 diesel a couple weeks ago to tow it with. The rig felt great coming home.

We'll be putting the B190 up for sale in a couple weeks (we have a trip planned next weekend, and we want fix a few things before we put the B190 up for sale). I always knew I'd eventually replace the B190 with something larger even when I bought it, and Erica and I are tired of the climb into the bed.

Don't worry about the website, because it will continue to exist - I'm going to run it for the foreseeable future.

[Planck]

Skater

This is a bummer for us remaining B190 folks. But, do enjoy your new rig. At least it's and Airstream, so you will be somewhat familiar with how to maintain it.

[craigmar]

Skater, thats good news and bad news, hope you enjoy but what about the cougar??? you going to be a double tow or what.

[RobertL]

Thank you so much for your support and encouragement to all of us out here in the B190 Family.
Best of luck with your new baby!

[skater]

Thanks everyone!

Skater, thats good news and bad news, hope you enjoy but what about the cougar??? you going to be a double tow or what.

Nah, no doubles. The only event that I really want to have the Cougar for is CougarFest, but even that has gotten to the point where a Cougar is no longer required. I'll miss having the Cougar but the more-comfortable Airstream is worth it.

There was some question about whether the Cougar would make it to Fest this year anyway - Erica didn't want to drive it, the dolly is gone, and it's far more expensive to rent a car trailer than it is to rent a car.

I enjoy driving the truck a lot more than I thought I would, so I don't mind taking that on other trips. In addition to being a heavy duty tow vehicle, it has the Lariat package and is extremely nice inside - much nicer than any car we've owned. Here are some pictures of the truck.

I haven't had a chance to get many pictures of the Airstream yet - Erica took a few Saturday when we picked it up, then we drove home (~5 hours), unhooked, then I promptly started working on a couple minor issues (replacing a bad marker light, and replacing the emergency brake cable) in preparation for getting it inspected and registered. It doesn't help that Sunday I few to San Antonio for work, and won't return until Wednesday, so time is limited since we're hoping to use it this coming weekend...

[skater]

So everything worked out - got the trailer inspected, registered, the cap on the truck, and thanks to Erica's hard work getting the camper ready while I was in SA, we made it to the campground only a bit later than we'd hoped. Having a great weekend. New camper is working pretty well, a few minor issues to clear up, but nothing serious.

[skater]

Finally got some pictures of the new Airstream posted...my wife was taking some on the journey to pick it up, so there are quite a few that don't actually have a new Airstream in them.

[bobbyv]

Hey skater, wife and I just viewed the pics of your new Airstream. Very nice! Looks like a very livable floorplan, with lots of elbow room. Sure can appreciate the big bedroom. We wish you well and know you will enjoy camping in it. I can tell by the smile on your face. Take care.