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palmtreegirl · 05-27-2011, 05:53 AM

Hello all! I've been reading posts for some weeks now. Finally, I have something to say.....I live in OH and on June 1, I am flying to Ft. Myers, FL to view and probably purchase my first Airstream, this being a 1986 31' Sovereign. It looks like a dandy and I had Steve Ruth (P&S) check out the 34 pictures posted with the ad and he says it's a good deal at $10500.

Two things: 1. I'm in need of the service and owners manual, and 2. It has a rear double bed that I want to change to twins which I will modify to be a king. I see that someone is selling a brand new set of twin matts for $400 (still in plastic) - good deal or no? Shall I do this modification myself or have P&S do it or Jackson Center (both in my state)?

I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE/BUY/USE MY NEW AIRSTREAM! Good bye pop-up camper! WAHOOOOOOO!

palmtreegirl · 05-27-2011, 08:14 AM

It's me again - good news - I called the guy in FL and he has all the books! Yay!

airdreamers · 05-27-2011, 09:56 AM

Hope that the deal is good for you and them! We have an '85 25' Sovereign and love it.. You will too. Sent some pics, we would love to see them!

Good luck.

palmtreegirl · 05-27-2011, 02:43 PM

I am so sad - the guy's brother sold the camper this morning even though he was told it was sold to me. Now I have a ticket to FL and nothing to see (sniff).

captmatt · 08-12-2011, 03:33 PM

Palmtreegirl, is what I assume from your profile correct, do you now own a '92 Excella?

palmtreegirl · 08-13-2011, 04:51 AM

It is true - I finally found one - flew to Seattle and purchased trailer and tow vehicle - drove it home 2,801 miles in 8 days, 7 nights - home in my drive way now!

captmatt · 08-14-2011, 06:31 PM

Look forward to seeing you some day on the road. I hope we can give you a tour of the bullet you missed, even if it is a "shot" we are willing to take. Lots of problems to fix but life is a journey and not a destination... I have learned so much so far. Never a dull moment with an older AS!!!!

Matt