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11-11-2006, 10:59 PM
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#41
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
1963 16' Bambi
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Aug 2005
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What happens when you cross a Volkswagon Beetle with an Airstream?
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11-12-2006, 12:28 AM
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#42
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
1962 22' Safari
2016 30' Classic
Southeast
, Michigan
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,987
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Quote:
Originally Posted by yukionna
![EEK!](https://www.airforums.com/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
Now that is one scary photo! I've seen that photo before...I think it is from the Capetown to Cairo caravan.
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Actually, this particular photo is from the Around the World Caravan form 1963-64. It was taken crossing a narrow bay near Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia. And this is a 26' trailer. According to the book Thank You Marco Polo the 30' trailers hung over even more.
The actual trailer and truck from this photo were for sale on eBay a few months ago (or so the claim was). I never heard if this claim was substantiated by anyone other than the seller. It would have been a neat rig to buy and research further, but it was too far away from me to seriously consider.
However, there were similar river crossings on the 1959-60 Capetown to Cairo Caravan, too.
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11-12-2006, 06:22 AM
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#43
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
Massachusetts
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: 1964 17' Bambi II
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 66Overlander
Actually, this particular photo is from the Around the World Caravan form 1963-64. It was taken crossing a narrow bay near Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia. And this is a 26' trailer...
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Thanks for the clarification. I can't tell from the photo, but are those two boats lashed together? If so, I'm assuming there is a platform stretched across them for the tv & rig. Either way...I still say it's scary!
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11-12-2006, 06:46 AM
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#44
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
1998 31' Excella 1000
South Berwick
, Maine
Join Date: Apr 2006
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Why a house boat? Just add a snorkel and periscope; ballast tanks are already built in. Go under, run silent, run deep. I will tell Brian, and suggest adding additional padding to the walls of the '54.
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11-13-2006, 11:50 AM
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#45
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3 Rivet Member ![](/ugala/forums/images/3rivet.gif)
Currently Looking...
On the road
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedSHED
There is a tour company that loads RV's onto barges and goes on a long trip down the Mississippi (and other waterways). My mother and her husband did that trip a few years ago with their fifth wheel. They absolutely LOVED it. They often used Creative World Tours (RV tours) though I'm not 100% positive that was the company who did the barge trip. If this is new info to you and you'd like to know the name of the company, I'll ask.
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A cruise down the Mississippi would be fun as would an Amazon boat cruise!
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11-13-2006, 12:44 PM
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#46
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi
What happens when you cross a Volkswagon Beetle with an Airstream? ![Smilie](https://www.airforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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I'm afraid to ask.
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11-13-2006, 03:31 PM
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#47
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3 Rivet Member ![](/ugala/forums/images/3rivet.gif)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi
What happens when you cross a Volkswagon Beetle with an Airstream? ![Smilie](https://www.airforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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You get a convertible Airstream? (assuming the "cross" is with a convertible VW)
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11-13-2006, 05:38 PM
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Addicted to Aluminum
1959 18' "Footer"
1964 24' Tradewind
1954 29' Liner
Woodstock
, Georgia
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,015
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ok, i've come to my senses...
... when will the rest of you????
jp
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11-14-2006, 08:40 AM
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
1963 16' Bambi
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Yreka
, California
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What you get is an Airstream that floats, Volkswagon use to have an ad where a VW Bug drives off in a lake and it floats.
Don
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11-14-2006, 11:10 AM
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#50
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Tom, the Uber Disney Fan
2006 30' Safari
Orlando
, Florida
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 4,693
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi
What you get is an Airstream that floats, Volkswagon use to have an ad where a VW Bug drives off in a lake and it floats.
Don
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Yes, I remember those ads.
If the father is named Herbie, you will get an Argosy that will help you out of life's rough spots and tow itself!
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11-16-2006, 01:15 PM
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
1973 31' Sovereign
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,255
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Use aluminum pontoons...
I must admit that I have given some thought to the idea of mounting an Airstream to a set of aluminum pontoons. Then again no one has ever accused me of being conventional.
I did a little research and found that there are companies that make aluminum pontoons in a wide variety of sizes up to something in the range of 60' long if I remember correctly. If anyone happens to be interested take a look at the following wib sites for inspiration:
http://www.pithpontoons.com/
http://www.tackle-by-dy.com/pontoon%20boat%20kits.htm
All you have to do is decide how big you want the overall platform to be and how much weight you want to handle to select the correct pontoons. Of course using aluminum pontoons makes all kinds of sense in light of the fact that our Airstreams are mostly aluminum too. It seems like it should be possible to design a version that would let the Airstream be removable if you wanted to. As I recall, though, I did a calculation and found that I could buy a set of pontoons that would carry the gross vehicle weight of my AS for not a whole lot more than what I had to pay for my new axles plus the price of the new wheels and tires that I am going to have to buy when it is finally road worthy.
Malcolm
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11-16-2006, 02:30 PM
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
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2006 25' Safari FB SE
St. Cloud
, Minnesota
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gen Disarray
Oh the humanity
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Okay Rodney, I'm not quick on the draw, but ... ![Big Grin](https://www.airforums.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif) That's why they call this the Off Topic forum!
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11-20-2006, 02:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member ![](/ugala/forums/images/2rivet.gif)
2006 23' Safari SE
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 97
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Airstream as a House Boat?
If brand X can do it, so could we!
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11-20-2006, 03:28 PM
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
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I hope that red thing on top is a loveseat, and not a homemade blackwater tank.
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11-20-2006, 06:55 PM
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Addicted to Aluminum
1959 18' "Footer"
1964 24' Tradewind
1954 29' Liner
Woodstock
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awesome! ok, somebody just MAKE one, already!!
jp
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11-30-2006, 12:52 AM
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
1963 19' Globetrotter
Laguna Beach
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Brilliant Ideas!
It's only a matter of time...whoever designs and builds the perfect little raft/pontoon/wheelski water adapter will be a millionaire!
Every great idea was first met with skepticism...progress will prevail.
You can put my name on the list of very interested buyers!
Debs
"Seriously"
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11-30-2006, 09:28 PM
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
1963 16' Bambi
1955 22' Flying Cloud
Yreka
, California
Join Date: Aug 2005
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How about a Cat-a-stream?
After reading this thread this is what poped into my mind. So I spent a good part of today puting it together.
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11-30-2006, 11:43 PM
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi
After reading this thread this is what poped into my mind. So I spent a good part of today puting it together. ![Smilie](https://www.airforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Ahoy, there, Cap'n Highliner, or is that shineliner? Permission to come aboard and take a more detailed look. The old creative juices were obviously at work today. One has to wonder what the regatta crowd would think if this sailed past.
Barry
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12-01-2006, 12:33 AM
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#59
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Rivet Master ![](/ugala/forums/images/5rivet.gif)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NorCal Bambi
After reading this thread this is what poped into my mind. So I spent a good part of today puting it together. ![Smilie](https://www.airforums.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Don, The picture, or the actual prototype?
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12-01-2006, 02:19 AM
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Addicted to Aluminum
1959 18' "Footer"
1964 24' Tradewind
1954 29' Liner
Woodstock
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ah yes... the S.S. Floating Cloud sets sail.....
jp
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