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05-06-2015, 09:24 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1967 17' Caravel
Wolfurt
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 35
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Isn't it beautiful ?!
Picture of my 67 Caravel @ Lake Maggiore Italy this year easter weekend. New awning used for the first time....
Best Regards from Austria
Maeffy
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05-06-2015, 09:35 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
Vintage Kin Owner
Superior
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Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 442
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Looks great!
I'm fascinated with how the components of the trailer tongue are very different than in the US.
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05-06-2015, 09:54 AM
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Rivet Master 
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Maeffy that is a beautiful photo.
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05-06-2015, 10:07 AM
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Rivet Master 
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
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What a beautiful spot! 
Maggie
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05-06-2015, 11:13 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,569
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ericpeltier
Looks great!
I'm fascinated with how the components of the trailer tongue are very different than in the US.
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Most trailers in Europe have surge brakes, longer trailer tongues, and much less weight on the hitch. The trailer ball is a single piece with the hitch on the car (the ball can't rotate like our US versions) and anti-sway is often with pads clamped on the ball. The tongue jack usually has a wheel to allow maneuvering by hand.
Below is a picture of a common hitch setup.
Tim
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05-06-2015, 02:17 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Wolfurt
, not from US
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 35
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Tim you are right. But I am allowed to have 100 kg hith weight with my towing car... Normal is just 50 or 75 kg... We need the weel to move the Trailer because its so small everywhere �� Not like in the States ��
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05-07-2015, 01:10 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Mission Viejo
, California
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 90
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Gorgeous Trailer, Gorgeous Location!
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05-07-2015, 02:13 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1967 17' Caravel
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 6
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We also have the same trailer and would love to find out about the awning and how much it costs. Did you go direct to the Zip Dee factory or did you go through a dealer. Thank you very much. We have had our little money pit for 2 years now and would not give her up for the world. I have been to Italy once such a place of beauty. Thank you in advance if you would like to help.
Cheryl
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05-07-2015, 03:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1984 31' Excella
1976 Argosy 24
Olsburg
, Kansas
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 128
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ctarochione - check with Vintage Trailer Supply back east. I bought one for our 68 that we had. Don't remember the price.
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05-07-2015, 11:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Wolfurt
, not from US
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clydecrashcu
ctarochione - check with Vintage Trailer Supply back east. I bought one for our 68 that we had. Don't remember the price.
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I bought it also from Vintage Trailer Supply. Shipping from the States to Austria was really expensive but worth any Cent. The look is fantastic and the color is matching the interieur.
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05-07-2015, 11:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Wolfurt
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lily&Me
What a beautiful spot!
Maggie |
An other picture from this spot...
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05-09-2015, 08:36 PM
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2 Rivet Member
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 21
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Your Airstream in Italy
It is our dream to take our Airstream to Europe. What logistics were involved in shipping yours over? what kind of car do you tow with? Are you able to store it somewhere when not using it? So curious! So many questions!
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05-09-2015, 09:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' Safari S/O
Paradise
, California
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 3,446
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maeffy
An other picture from this spot...
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Where exactly is that spot on the lake? I've been to Lake Maggiore on the Swiss side...Locarno and Ascona. A beautiful place indeed!
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05-10-2015, 05:41 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,560
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Beautiful trailer! What a view!
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05-10-2015, 11:00 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Wolfurt
, not from US
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Maryelia
It is our dream to take our Airstream to Europe. What logistics were involved in shipping yours over? what kind of car do you tow with? Are you able to store it somewhere when not using it? So curious! So many questions!
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Hi Maryelia,
I bought my Airstream from a company in Germany. So I have no clue how they shipped the Airstream. They did also everything to get european car documents (Hitch, Axle, Lights,....)
My towing Car is a 2006 Honda CRV II Executive with 140 HP.
Most time the trailer stands next to our apartment and in the winter I have a parking-lot @ my parents...
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05-10-2015, 11:12 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
Wolfurt
, not from US
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TinShack
Where exactly is that spot on the lake? I've been to Lake Maggiore on the Swiss side...Locarno and Ascona. A beautiful place indeed!
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This is in Cannobio https://www.google.ch/maps/place/46%...!3m1!1s0x0:0x0 Yes, very beautiful...
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05-11-2015, 04:59 PM
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X New Yorker
2013 Interstate Coach
Springfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 65
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Beautiful! Thanks for sharing.
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05-11-2015, 06:02 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 12,255
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Beautiful trailer, beautiful camping spot!
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05-23-2015, 03:28 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 27
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Looks nice, thanks for posting
Nice awning. Looks like a great setup. Where did you order it? I have a 67. Post some pictures of your trailer, as we all love to get ideas. I have some damage on the front and i see that your trailer has been patched. That gave me an idea. Thanks!
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05-26-2015, 07:41 PM
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X New Yorker
2013 Interstate Coach
Springfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 65
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Beautiful! Wish I was hanging out with you :-)
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