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05-10-2015, 07:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 20' Caravel
Denver/Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 40
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2011 Interstate -Pre delivery Nerves
Have about 13 days to pick up my first AS-a 2011 Interstate-and so obsessed and excited. However-I'm buying from a reputable RV dealer, but it's not at an AS dealer. I'm looking for any PDI checklist for my walk through - and or any means of support as to what It should be focused on. I'm driving my current class C from Denver to Dallas and expect to stay a day or more-but want to make sure BEFORE I take full legal delivery (with no warranty left) that Im checking all the right things! I flew to see it and it drove like a dream-and checked visually after the drive. Guess I'm asking-knowing I have a deposit already down and just waiting to go there-should I invest in a 3rd party inspection? I've always done them when buying from a private seller. Any help is most appreciated I am soooo excited! Wanted Rivets for awhile now! TY....UPDATE-it's a 2011
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05-10-2015, 07:52 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 20' Caravel
Denver/Boulder
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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Oops. It's a 2011-sorry. Fat fingers in a taxi!
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05-10-2015, 08:29 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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Best advice is to have them give you a complete walk-thru and show how each piece of equipment operates and then let you operate it. When new, an AI comes w/ both the Sprinter owner's manual and the Airstream owner's manual plus instructions for all of the things that Airstream adds. Don't hesitate to ask questions here while you are there if the dealer can't answer them. IIRC, there's a couple of threads here that discuss inspections if you want to try the search function.
How many miles on it?
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05-10-2015, 08:51 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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05-10-2015, 10:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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While many of those items are helpful, the OP is looking at an Interstate which will have some things not on a trailer. But it's a good start.
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05-11-2015, 05:44 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 22' Interstate
san clemente
, California
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 237
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Suggest you check the Sprinter forum for any issues with that years model. You are going to LOVE your new home-away-from-home, so much more enjoyable than the big BOXES on wheels.
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05-11-2015, 06:00 PM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
, More Than Anywhere Else
Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Start by going to the Airstream web page and downloading a copy of the 2011 Interstate owner's manual. That way you can read up on all of the systems before the dealer walk-through.
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05-11-2015, 06:20 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 18,089
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Congratulations!
If you have had RV's before, check all the systems and make sure you know how they work.
It is unlikely, in my opinion, that you are buying something loaded with problems from a reputable dealer. It is just so hard to get away with that kind of thing these days.
Have a great time!
Maggie
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05-11-2015, 09:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 20' Caravel
Denver/Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2015
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Thanks.... For the great support and grand ideas....now, if I could only get it tomorrow !!!!
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05-14-2015, 10:41 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 20' Caravel
Denver/Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 40
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just me checking in....stilllll waiting for next Friday to pick up my 2011 Interstate:-) Also, wanted to say thank you for all the wonderful help on this forum. I feel like I've already learned so much from group! And, looking forward to not only learning more - but actually learn to contribute.
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05-27-2015, 10:56 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 20' Caravel
Denver/Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2015
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I am late getting back to the forum - but I have it! As of yesterday, I drove my (new to me) 2011 Interstate Airstream from Dallas to Denver. ANd, I must say - I'm in love even more thant I thought I would be:-) The personalized plates have been ordered to say "RIVETZ".
I also wanted to say thank you to all of you that have supported me these last 3-4 weeks with my predelivery nerves, excitment and questions PRIOR to even having one. My delivery and walk through from last Friday at the National Indoor RV Center in the Dallas area was awesome...albeit they are not an Airstream dealer, my walkthrough was a young man that had worked at an Airstream dealer and was great with all my questions.
So again - I'm official and so happy with Ms Rivetz.
I'll post my pix as soon as I figure out how to post on the forum:-) Signed - so very happy....MJ
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05-28-2015, 04:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Congratulations!
Have fun, and keep us posted.
Maggie
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05-28-2015, 08:31 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
Great Falls
, Virginia
Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 187
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Congrats!!
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05-28-2015, 08:55 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Your owners manual is your best friend. Jim
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05-28-2015, 10:32 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2020 20' Caravel
Denver/Boulder
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2015
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thanks all.....this is when I wnat to be in that Interstate, but instead in the home office....oh well, that's what weekends and holidays are for, eh?
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05-29-2015, 04:11 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Normal
, Illinois
Join Date: Jan 2009
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Beautiful.
Maggie
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05-29-2015, 08:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 Interstate Ext. Coach
San Diego
, California
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 666
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Congrats MJ. Impressive delivery experience by your dealer.
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05-29-2015, 09:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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Very nice especially when you consider that it's as old as mine and yours. Good to have another 2011 model on the forum.
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05-29-2015, 08:26 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2013 Interstate Coach
Bradenton
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 194
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Congrats!! These rigs are a great investment for memories...
Off topic is Denver real bad in the winter? Could a Southern California raised boy that's been living in Florida for over 20 years adapt?
We were there last summer and I really enjoyed our time there and can't wait to get back for another visit..
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05-29-2015, 09:27 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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Could be lots of salt . . .
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