I used small nails through small aluminum washers at the corners. I drove the nails deep enough that they can not be felt with bare feet. They can be seen, but don't look bad at all.
I was able to remove one by inserting a wide, thin pry bar between the runner and carpet.
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John W. Irwin
2005 Classic 28 "Sabre-Dog III"
2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison LTZ
WBCCI Region 9 Webmaster, #9632
Originally posted by betteleal If there is anyone out there with a 2002 or 2003 International CCD, I would like to hear from them. I had my first "shakedown" trip to Cedar City, Utah last weekend & everything worked like a dream. So far, I have no complaints and love the CCD..
Hi Bette,
We recently got a 2002 CCD.
Airstream either forgot or didn't hook up our freshwater sensor so it had to go to Palm Desert for a week to get that taken care of. Big operation as they had to pull the tank.
We, too just completed our first shakedown. Since we are brand new to this, we went local. We've tried out all the systems and everything so far is working well.
2003 ccd was approx $40,000 out of southwest coaches in irvine , calif. I took all the options.. cd player, 3 burner stove, extra awnings, etc. I feel it is worth every penny..no problems except for split seam in fiberglass shower.. still haven't gotten that to a dealer to fix but will this year sometime.. really can't imagine actually showering in that little "closet" but will getit fixed. We think it is the dry heat in vegas drying the glue, because when chris (myboyfriend) took it to Denver a couple of weeks ago, the seams went together & laid down flat.. who knows? We are still just beginners but hope to join the rest of you out there on the road.. still need to get those "numbers" up there too. All for now.
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Bette Leal
2003 International CCD
WBCCI #4454
Las Vegas, NV
Originally posted by betteleal 2003 ccd was approx $40,000 out of southwest coaches in irvine , calif. I took all the options.. cd player, 3 burner stove, extra awnings, etc. I feel it is worth every penny..no problems except for split seam in fiberglass shower.. still haven't gotten that to a dealer to fix but will this year sometime.. really can't imagine actually showering in that little "closet" but will getit fixed. We think it is the dry heat in vegas drying the glue, because when chris (myboyfriend) took it to Denver a couple of weeks ago, the seams went together & laid down flat.. who knows? We are still just beginners but hope to join the rest of you out there on the road.. still need to get those "numbers" up there too. All for now.
Bette,
That's where we bought ours. We purchased one that was on the lot and it came with most of the options. They towed it out to Palm Desert where they fixed all the cosmetic things like replacing rivets underneath the shower and a few other things that it needed. After we picked it up and discovered no fresh water sensor, they hauled it back to Palm Desert to fix that. I would think your split seam would be covered in the warranty.
If dry weather causes that, what can you do to protect it? You haven't had it that long.
I haven't been in this forum for 6 months or so
was curious how buyers of the CCd and As models felt about them And after readin replies here most seem to like them
I looked at the units in Sept at a dealer nr Tampa but there were so many faults in the units on the lot I decided not to buy one, Additionally the lack of storage space was a big minus
I bought a 2000 25' Safari and went out for 4 months late last year and am planning to head out end of June for the Pacific NW from Ft Lauderdale, and maybe to Alaska
At the end of this trip I may reconsider the CCD which I really did like 'cept for the lack of storage space, the interior I thought was a winner.
I picked up a lot of stuff on the road(well not literally on the road) so the larger space worked well as did the Safari which had only one minor problem in the furnace
Mine was in that awful blue fabric an I replaced it thruout with diff fabrics
I put an ultrasuede slipcover on the sofa changed the valance fabric removed the blue carpet an put a Berber down an use ruby area rugs thruout. Can't live with bland colors
It came with twins which I removed to place a queen in the rear bedroom . Found a great bedspread an put pillows all over the bed
I store it in a buds yard an while working on it one day someone stopped to look at it. Afer some looking around it he offered to rent it for 3 weeks for a film company's use . They paid VERY well indeed, and returned it in spotless condition. Said the person who used it loved the trailer
I expect to check back again to see how the CCD and AS being enjoyed
I have had our AS for nearly a year now (bought it 5/31/02). Lots of quality troubles initially, but it is solid now and a pleasure.
I find the AS to be perfect for a couple for trips of up to, perhaps, 3 weeks. The AS storage space is just adequate: IMHO, the CCD storage space would be woefully inadequate.
The AS bed at 54" wide works fine (we are used to a queen), but I would balk at the 48" wide bed in the CCD for our use.
The best part of the AS layout is the galley which exceeds most of the "big" Airstreams in space and usability.
The AS tows like a dream and the 8' width is really appreciated on the back roads that I prefer to travel.
I bought mine off the lot, but if ordering new right now, I would order an AS with no oven, with vinyl flooring, and with the couch option.
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John W. Irwin
2005 Classic 28 "Sabre-Dog III"
2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison LTZ
WBCCI Region 9 Webmaster, #9632
I made a mistake
The AS model not the CCD model was the one I seriously considered
And I followed with much interest the gentleman from Texas when he described the alterations he made to his AS after he bought it
I have never lived anywhere that I didn't make alterations, so I can relate
We bought the CCD International. The one with the clean lines and Europeon Styling.
The one thing that was wrong when we bought was that there was no sensor on one of the tanks. Fresh water, I think. So, that had to be overhauled and then we got it back finally.
Since then everything has worked in text-book fashion.
We knew nothing about trailering but learned. We probably still have a few stupid mistakes ahead but I think we have most of it conquered. We still haven't changed an LP tank yet, but it's use is so slow, hard telling when that will occur. Not too worried about that.
One worry I have is taking off and not getting a place to park. How often does that happen? I can understand summer and holidays, but is it a big problem out there finding a place during other times? Perhaps we have to just go and see.
Hopefully, we'll do that one day.
I headed west in December along I-10 and had no probs finding places open or available during those months, even in Tuscon, Phoenix, Palm Springs
My brother who has been trailering for 20+ years never makes reservations and they go only in the high summer months
Only MAJOR prob was that I had only one key to the door, and twice locked my self out. BIG BIG prob in Texas when it was 30 degrees @ 8 AM
Changing out the propane tanks is as easy as turning the knob and removing the hose
Backing...... a total trailer backing beginner here and did it like a pro the first time
Was a white knuckle driver for the first 3 hours I hit the road; but I started @ 4 Am from Ft Lauderdale and three hours later I finally relaxed and pried my fingers off the steering wheel, relaxed, stopped, made coffee for self, walked dog an never was nervous again
The only thing I missed was the lack of GOOD coffee any where betweem Ft Lauderdale an the Cafe Du Monde in NOLA
One worry I have is taking off and not getting a place to park.
My key is to start early and stop early. I have never failed to find a vacancy. Campgrounds fill up in early evening during the busy season, but I am tied down and eating dinner when most travellers roll in.
The exception is major holidays, state parks on weekends and near big local events. Then, I call ahead.
One thing I do use is the small, non-affiliated, unpublished campgrounds that I locate by the camper signs on the interstates. Rates are low and they are quiet. No pool, etc. but that's noit what I'm looking for for an enroute stop. I will swing off an exit and read the directional info at the crossroads. If the campground is too far from the exit, I simply get back on the interstate and look for another. Only once have I driven to the campground and decided against it.
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John W. Irwin
2005 Classic 28 "Sabre-Dog III"
2007 Silverado 2500HD Duramax/Allison LTZ
WBCCI Region 9 Webmaster, #9632
haven't been on the forum for quite a while. Everything is doing well with the 2003 CCD. We arejust getting ready for a 4 day rally up in Zion national Park in Utah. Our Southern Nevada unit has a planned a rally this coming weekend.
All I can say are positive things about the CCD. We have had hot days (a/c works fine; cold nights (heater works great) The clean modern interior seems more spacious than it really is. Doesn't seem to be clautrophobic when you have to spend a lot of time inside. Remember, it is only 22 feet long.
Hope to see you on the road.
Bette Leal
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Bette Leal
2003 International CCD
WBCCI #4454
Las Vegas, NV
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