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05-26-2010, 11:43 AM
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Rivet Master 
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
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Impulse buy!!
My wife and I had an impulse buy over the weekend! We bought a 29' - 1989 Airstream Excella over the weekend. Has twin beds in rear/center bath. We really like the layout. We originally saw the floor plan at the Dogwoods and Bluegrass Rally 2010 (Loudruffs trailer - thanks Lou for showing us your trailer at the Rally - we just had find one for ourselves  ). It will need some work like they all do that's part of the fun for me (axles, tires, and a sagging tank issue will be the initial fun).
Within the next two week you will see a 22' - 1981 Excella II come up for sale so if you know anybody looking for a trailer.......btw - this trailer has been 95% refurbished and is absolutely ready for the road - details to follow (I hate the thought of selling it for all the time, effort and MONEY I have poured into it  ).
Here is the trailer that will soon be up for sale.
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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05-26-2010, 11:48 AM
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Rivet Master
1972 Argosy 20
Middletown
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 589
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Sweeeeeet!
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05-26-2010, 11:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
1960 Caravel
Edmonds
, Washington
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,445
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Wow - congrats! There are worse impulse buys out there, and I think you did great on this one. Good luck with the new repairs.
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05-26-2010, 12:38 PM
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Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Congrats on the new AS....
Sure can't keep the 22' and join the rest of the multiple trailer households?
Kevin
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05-26-2010, 12:49 PM
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Islay - 63 O.
1963 26' Overlander
Montreal
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Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 581
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Impulse is the way to go! Well done.
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05-26-2010, 12:56 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Roblin
, MB.
Join Date: Sep 2006
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Wow, you will like the rear twins. We have a rear queen / side bath in our 1974 31'.
I quite often do impulse things like this when my wife is NOT around.
Sounds as if someone will soon own a sweet 22' .
I suppose a person should never count up the hours put into one of these coaches - just the enjoyment of seeing your labours turn into something positive.
Do hang a nice picture of your 22' up in your new 29' before you see the back end of it heading down the road!!
Enjoy,
Bob
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05-26-2010, 01:09 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.7 Metre
1989 29' Excella
Lorain County
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,246
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fantastic find
Wow, Steve and Christy,
Looks like a really good impulse find! You will love it. We love ours. So convenient to have that extra room and those nice dedicated beds. The bigger tanks are great too!
Hope to see you down the road so we can get a closer look!
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05-26-2010, 02:05 PM
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Pet Sitter Extraordinaire
1989 33' Land Yacht
Chattanooga
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,044
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Wow, great impulse buy! I think my last 4 Airstreams were inpulse buys! I tend to shop on ebay when I get bored. And is there anything besides Airstreams to look at???
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05-26-2010, 02:41 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1963 28' Ambassador
Smiths Grove
, Kentucky
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 406
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Steve and Christy,
Wow! You went from thinking about it to doing it FAST!! Congratulations that is a nice looking trailer. I know you will enjoy the larger space with a growing family. Can't wait to see it at the next DandB Rally.
63silver
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05-26-2010, 03:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,343
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Congrats! Looks like the Border Collie is keeping an eye on it.
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05-26-2010, 03:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,706
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Congrats! Love the Wagoneer, too. Grew up in them, my dad was in real estate. I keep one around just for kicks...
Best Regards,
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Jeff & Cindy
'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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05-26-2010, 03:58 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' Safari SE
Central
, Connecticut
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,652
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Congrats! That's a nice floorplan.
As for the 81, if we didn't have the Minuet...
Tom
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05-26-2010, 04:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Now WAIT...
Surely you're not planning to sell the little one until the work on the big one is complete? You MUST have something to camp in while working on the Impulse Buy! And of course the more weekends you go camping the less you'll get done on the new one.
Seriously if you need axles and have tank issues, the Impulse Buy isn't roadworthy. So there's your excuse for hanging on at least a little longer. 
Paula
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05-26-2010, 08:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,321
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Yep, impulse buys can be bad sometimes - it sort of changes some things I had planned to do around the house - I can do the 'house/yard' things in a couple weeks.
I want to get the small trailer on the market since were still early enough in the camping season.
As for getting the other trailer ready for the road - axles are easy. They will take about a week to order in and an afternoon to install. The tank issue is one that will probably take a few evenings afterwork. I'll be certain to post some of those "fun" pictures. 
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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05-26-2010, 09:06 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1954 22' Safari
Deerfield
, Illinois
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 1,419
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crispyboy
My wife and I had an impulse buy over the weekend!
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Man, Airstreamers do impulse buys right.
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05-26-2010, 09:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 31' Sovereign
1956 26' Cruiser Overlander
1970 23' Safari
Lambertville
, Michigan
Join Date: Jul 2006
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Well I'm so excited for you! Too bad you don't live closer since Dave could help you on that axle job. He has done 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's trailers. He has been waiting to add 80's to that list!
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12-07-2010, 08:57 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1983 31' Excella
Erin
, Ontario
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 22
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some advice please...
Quote:
Originally Posted by crispyboy
My wife and I had an impulse buy over the weekend! We bought a 29' - 1989 Airstream Excella over the weekend. Has twin beds in rear/center bath. We really like the layout. We originally saw the floor plan at the Dogwoods and Bluegrass Rally 2010 (Loudruffs trailer - thanks Lou for showing us your trailer at the Rally - we just had find one for ourselves ). It will need some work like they all do that's part of the fun for me (axles, tires, and a sagging tank issue will be the initial fun).
Within the next two week you will see a 22' - 1981 Excella II come up for sale so if you know anybody looking for a trailer.......btw - this trailer has been 95% refurbished and is absolutely ready for the road - details to follow (I hate the thought of selling it for all the time, effort and MONEY I have poured into it ).
Attachment 103364
Attachment 103365
Here is the trailer that will soon be up for sale.
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I have been doing my research and reading.....have come across a 1989 Excella 29'-"in great shape" with an exterior that has just been repolished-rear queen bed. Trying to get more pics and info, also see if still available.
Asking price seems high-$22,000. I know that is limited info but all I have for now. It is in Western Canada.
Thanks! Bettina
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