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07-03-2014, 12:48 PM
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Rivet Master 
1972 31' Sovereign
1975 31' Excella 500
Currently Looking...
Benton
, Arkansas
Join Date: Mar 2013
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IMO It is going to be hard to find any ready to use Airstream for 5K lest you find someone who doesn't know what they have.
It could happen if you are patient though.
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07-03-2014, 12:59 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Quote:
Originally Posted by J. Morgan
IMO It is going to be hard to find any ready to use Airstream for 5K lest you find someone who doesn't know what they have.
It could happen if you are patient though.
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Oh- I'm looking to spend more than 5K - the reference was to 5K or less in TW....
I have several "warm-hot" prospects in the 8-18 range.... Still figuring out floor plans etc...
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07-03-2014, 02:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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5k ready to use!? Possible but so is the winning powerball ticket just that I will not find either! Good luck
Cliff
Yes I said that! Or did I?
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07-03-2014, 03:14 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RM66caravel
5k ready to use!? Possible but so is the winning powerball ticket just that I will not find either! Good luck
Cliff
Yes I said that! Or did I?
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Actually 8-15 in cash....
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07-05-2014, 07:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
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Ok - just waiting to finalize....
Getting a 1983 AS Excella 31'
Full restoration a few years back
Recently polished
All awnings
Updated floors/electronics: etc....
VERY nice...
Can't wait to get her home....
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07-05-2014, 07:53 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Oh - mid bath rear twins...
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07-06-2014, 12:42 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
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I would still go around the edges with an ice pick inside to check for any soft spots. It sounds like you got a good one. We are happy with our mid bath rear bed setup up. Enjoy!
Don't forget to post pics when you get her home!
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
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07-06-2014, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Pocatello
, Idaho
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 944
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Sounds perfect for you! If you are just patient, the right A/S always shows up.
We love our mid-bath and rear-twin floor plan. It gives the bedroom area a little more privacy than having the beds just off the galley area, and I think is "safer" in terms of weight distribution and possible water leakage. At least one doesn't have the double whammy of (1) outside water coming in above the bumper area into the subfloor and (2) inside water leaks from tub/toilet onto the same subfloor. So the leaks take twice as long to completely rot out the floor because they're coming into two different areas!! 
Seriously, sounds like you have a great deal--enjoy!!
Vivian
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07-06-2014, 05:06 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Pocatello
, Idaho
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Forgot: pix? Pix? Nothing exists on the Forum without pix! Please post several.
Vivian
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07-06-2014, 05:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Ok- so what a coincidence- over the 4th - we are eating with family and my cousin and her husband were speaking that they just bought a sweet 58 impala as a "toy"- and speaking of my toys I recently sold- I said that we were looking for a 65-81 AS circa 27-31 feet... My cousin gleefully grinned and said we can buy "Rosie"-as they use it at their ranch for guests- here are the images posted by the prior owner they just bought her from just over a year ago- knowing my side if the family- this is going to be fun..,.
In her shining glory...
Kitchen area
Front area to be converted back to eating/living/sleeping area
More kitchen area
The rear bunks- we will be adding a third bunk against the front wall- possibly building a double bunk (for a total of 4) but will decide once we see useable space
Needless to say- we are very excited to get her and help them out as well...
If all goes as planned we will be out traveling early spring.... But maybe sooner....
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07-06-2014, 05:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Wow... Nice!
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07-07-2014, 12:18 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
Wow... Nice!
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Thanks....
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07-07-2014, 01:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
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What a nice trailer! Look how shiny!
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07-12-2014, 05:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 17' Caravel
Pocatello
, Idaho
Join Date: Apr 2007
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Gorgeous! "All things come to they who wait" or something like that. Congratulations on your find--isn't it amazing sometimes how things work out?
Vivian
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07-12-2014, 06:26 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Yes it is- thanks...can't wait...
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07-27-2014, 10:09 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Ok- so not sure what's going on but possibly not getting the AS we thought...
So we have located a 31 footer rear bath 81 Excella II - already has the quad bunks - very clean everything working-per the owner (we have spoken) if they were to keep it they would replace the middle size awning on the drivers side. Fully functional ready to go- includes 10K hitch, hoses, cords, etc-
SOooo... Other than the sag of a rear bath AS... Any pros/ cons versus rear or center bath????
Let's hear the sales pitches,,...
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07-27-2014, 11:25 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1952 25' Cruiser
1967 22' Safari
1969 18' Caravel
Palo Alto
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
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It's nice to have the bed in the back because there is usually a nice view since you tend to back into spaces. When the bathroom is in the back the toilet is right by a large window. Nice for looking out not nice for looking in. Airstreams were designed to have a very open feel inside them and when you start adding a room for the toilet and a room for the shower you are making the entire interior look smaller.
There you are-there is no right answer. You need to choose what works best for you.
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07-28-2014, 10:49 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Mark, thanks..... here is the issue - we have three boys - so modifications will be needed on just about any AS...
If we go with the rear bedroom/center bath - then we have to add a third bunk in the rear - but this also provides seperation between the kitchen/living area and the boys sleeping area.
going with the rear bathroom/center bedroom - the bathroom is larger and then two additional bunks can be added in the center room (one of the ones we are looking at already has this modification) but we have to go through thier sleeping area to get to the bathroom....
Still looking for anyone to chime in on any additional "things to watch for" on the rear bath models...or ant positive/negatives on the rear versus center bath....
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07-30-2014, 01:41 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1952 25' Cruiser
1967 22' Safari
1969 18' Caravel
Palo Alto
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
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With three boys I think the bunk beds and rear bath are the way to go. You will get a bigger bathroom and room for all the boys to sleep in their own beds.
We have found that no matter what- a lot of AS ers use the camp bathrooms for pooping anyway. No one likes to clean out the poop tank.
We have a '67 safari which is only 22' long. The bathroom has a bathtub. It is great for cleaning off dirty feet.
I also think that many AS have the bathroom in the back because of the weight distribution. The water tank is in the front and the black tank is in the back so the weight is distributed.
Good luck in the hunt! Denise
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07-31-2014, 03:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1976 31' Excella 500
Providence Village
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 365
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Well we are down to looking at 3 this weekend.,,
Center bath/ rear twins - 29 ft
Center bath/ rear twins - 31 ft
Rear bath/center bunk- front L layout - 31 ft
Decisions/ decisions.,,,
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