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05-27-2011, 05:53 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Medina
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 332
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1986 Sovereign - Service Manual & Owners Manual
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!
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05-27-2011, 08:14 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Medina
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 332
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It's me again - good news - I called the guy in FL and he has all the books! Yay!
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05-27-2011, 09:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 706
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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.
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Airdreamers
WBCCI #8880
AIR #41310
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05-27-2011, 02:43 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Medina
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 332
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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).
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08-12-2011, 03:33 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 31' Sovereign
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 150
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Palmtreegirl, is what I assume from your profile correct, do you now own a '92 Excella?
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08-13-2011, 04:51 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Medina
, Ohio
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 332
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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!
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08-14-2011, 06:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 31' Sovereign
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 150
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Fate just works well some times...
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
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04-27-2013, 02:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1971 29' Ambassador
guyton
, Georgia
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 91
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need to know what I have vin # I31D6j2855
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04-11-2015, 10:57 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1986 25' Sovereign
Wichita Falls
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 100
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07-12-2018, 02:17 PM
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snappykelly
1986 25' Sovereign
North Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 37
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I just bought an 86 25'! Now, I'm looking for manuals
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07-12-2018, 03:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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From a similar thread, posed by OTRA15:
https://www.airstream.com/wp-content....085c.arc_.pdf
Most manuals and historical documents are available on the Airstream site:
https://www.airstream.com/
At the top right, under Company, select Manuals from the drop down menu. Then navigate by year and so forth.
Cheers,
Peter
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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07-13-2018, 11:11 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Quote:
Originally Posted by snappykelly
I just bought an 86 25'! Now, I'm looking for manuals
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Hi Kelly, did rmkrum's post lead to the correct manual? We had a 1986 25' with a the rear corner bed. Is this what you have?
Lots of good memories!
Happy trails,
Peter
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06-23-2019, 11:31 AM
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snappykelly
1986 25' Sovereign
North Bend
, Oregon
Join Date: Aug 2012
Posts: 37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by airdreamers
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.
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I have an 86 25' Rear FB and am just getting started. Any advice?
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10-12-2020, 11:23 PM
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New Member
1984 31' Sovereign
Snellville
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 3
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Did you find service and owners manuals? I have PDFs that were sent to me and can send them to you if you want to give me your email address.
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01-20-2022, 10:41 AM
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New Member
1987 29' Sovereign
Port Perry
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 2
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Just wondering if you still have those service manuals? I have a 1987 but I’m sure there’s not any changes.
Thanks
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