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10-10-2015, 10:04 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 35' Cutter Diesel Bus w/slide
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 52
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Cross Country in a 1995 Airstream Classic 360
I bought the one in Georgia that was on eBay. I plan to take Thanksgiving week to drive across the country with my 12 year old daughter and 12 year old niece to Sacramento, and of course take the southern route. Any advice is appreciated:
Any prep to the motorhome that might be necessary.
Any trip recommendations, i.e., passes to look out for and places I should see, or rv parks we would enjoy.
And anything else I need to consider.
I will probably have the seller drop it off at Dick Gore's RV World for a checkup before I arrive.
Thanks!
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10-10-2015, 01:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1936 20' Clipper
1947 22' Liner
Curtis Wright
1989 37' Airstream 370
marshfield
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 789
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That one looked like a beauty. Best of luck with the trip, and enjoy the ride!!
Tires, belts, hoses, fluids, and maybe a Good Sam membership just in case.
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10-11-2015, 05:29 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 36' Classic 36 Diesel
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 883
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Post pics!
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1994 36' Classic Diesel Pusher
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10-11-2015, 05:22 PM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Should I start sweeping the driveway for your arrival?
Hope you will make Austin one of your stops.
Let us know which route you are planning to take from Georgia and we can make suggestions.
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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10-13-2015, 09:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 35' Cutter Diesel Bus w/slide
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 52
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Absolutely, Peter! I plan think to take the most southerly route through New Orleans then come up through Houston to Austin.
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10-13-2015, 10:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,406
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Go 'around' Houston.. unless you like the 'interstate'... and traffic... even late at night!
I-10, to Lafayette, North to Opelousas then 190 West... better roads... some 'towns' where you can stop away from the madness.. will take you to Temple, Texas... then on to Killeen, Texas... and on West...
But, if you just want Interstate, stay on i-10... 'shortest' route... That time of year only rain might be an issue, rarely does it get 'freezing' in Austin...
How 'handy' are you with mechanicals? Backup plan to 'fly' the ladies home should you get 'stuck' with a breakdown?
If in Austin area, Peter had great place to land...and is 'good people'...
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Peace and Blessings..
Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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10-14-2015, 03:47 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,662
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Cross Country in a 1995 Airstream Classic 360
I inspected one in Ft Collins several years ago. It was a nice machine. On his way home, the buyer was flagged down be a driver that told him he had smoke coming from under the chassis. The tag axel brake was dragging. He was told it's a common condition from sitting. I believe it was resolved with cleaning and lubricants. Make sure they thoroughly check out the whole brake system.
Have the RV center flush the water system and check it out. Make sure the black and grey water system all works and its ready for the trip including hoses. Fill the water and put deodorizer in the poo tank. Might as well make it fun trip vs a ferry trip.
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10-14-2015, 05:24 AM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryker
Absolutely, Peter! I plan think to take the most southerly route through New Orleans then come up through Houston to Austin.
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Awesome, we will be looking forward to your visit.
Tell your daughter and niece that "Greenbeans" is anxiously awaiting her company
You can take either 290 out of Houston or keep on going on IH10 to Columbus and take HWY 71. Both are scenic drives, with 290 being the easier one to enter Austin during rush hour.
If you looking for a place around Houston, here is the link to the Texas Statepark reservation system
TexasSP
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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10-23-2015, 09:55 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 35' Cutter Diesel Bus w/slide
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 52
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Thanks for the advice everyone!
Peter, Greenbeans is adorable! The girls will go nuts over her/him. I got outvoted on taking the trip over Thanksgiving. The family wants to be together so I will have to schedule a different date. I am anxious to get it home but I have the 345 to restore, and my Cutter to enjoy. One thing I thought of is the short days of winter cut down on viewing stuff, so I might try to do it over Spring break. Maybe better weather and definitely longer days. Summer is ideal but I can't wait that long to enjoy my new rig.
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10-23-2015, 10:42 AM
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Gunter
1966 24' Tradewind
1984 34.5' Airstream 345
Greenville
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 347
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryker
I bought the one in Georgia that was on eBay. I plan to take Thanksgiving week to drive across the country with my 12 year old daughter and 12 year old niece to Sacramento, and of course take the southern route. Any advice is appreciated:
Any prep to the motorhome that might be necessary.
Any trip recommendations, i.e., passes to look out for and places I should see, or rv parks we would enjoy.
And anything else I need to consider.
I will probably have the seller drop it off at Dick Gore's RV World for a checkup before I arrive.
Thanks!
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Which one in Georgia did you purchase? I won the ebay listing for the one in Savannah and drove down to pick it up. After looking at all the items that I would have to fix I decided to pass on it. Whichever one you purchased I wish you a safe trip and happy travels when you take it home.
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Gunter
2000 Land Yacht XL 355
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10-24-2015, 09:11 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 35' Cutter Diesel Bus w/slide
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 52
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Uh oh...
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10-24-2015, 09:34 AM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Dang that's tough to hear!
Ryker, what sort of inspection has been done for your deal?
It's tough being able to shop worldwide, but the distance can make it hard to really check out things quickly enough for an auction.
I bought my 345 in Fla. From Hawaii. It belonged to a member here, so had considerable history to look at.
I showed up, gave it a good look over. Headed out three days later for Az. Ended up having a great travel experience . Including a fun stop over in Austin
With Peter and his charming wife.
I sure hope you adventure is a good one too!
Cheers Richard
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10-24-2015, 09:54 AM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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Right now Gunter is wishing he hadn't posted.
Ryker, there are many reasons and circumstances that Gunter(Gunner) passed on buying your coach. You can reach an age and time in your life when you want to enjoy, as opposed to working on projects. Maybe Gunter reached that point and decided that the coach was a bigger project than he was expecting; it doesn't mean the coach is a bad buy.
Goodluck with YOUR coach...although I would send Gunter a PM and ask what he saw, that you maybe missed. Having a second set of eyes is allways good and maybe your able to arrange to fix something BEFORE arriving to pick it up.
Cheers
Tony
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Per Mare, Per Terram and may all your campaigns be successful.
“It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose your own.” "Harry S Truman"
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10-24-2015, 09:59 AM
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Airstream Driver
1994 30' Excella
1992 35' Airstream 350
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 5,224
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryker
Uh oh...
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no worries, its all downhill from Georgia to Austin, Texas
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1994 30' Excella Front Kitchen Trailer
1990 25' Excella Travel trailer
1992 350LE Classic Touring Coach
AIR #13
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10-24-2015, 10:27 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 35' Cutter Diesel Bus w/slide
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 52
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I did pm Gunner. He was very helpful and he has valid points. I very much appreciate his input, it will help me to prepare for my journey. I still feel good about the purchase and look forward to my stop in Austin!
Isuzusweet, you called it. It's all good.
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10-24-2015, 10:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1991 30' Airstream 30
San Francisco
, California
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 463
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I almost walked away from the 94 Diesel Classic I now own. It was a lot of work and cash to get it running, but I sure love it now!
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10-25-2015, 07:34 AM
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Dazed and Confused
Currently Looking...
1983 31' Airstream310
Hillsburgh
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 3,805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ryker
I did pm Gunner. He was very helpful and he has valid points. I very much appreciate his input, it will help me to prepare for my journey. I still feel good about the purchase and look forward to my stop in Austin!
Isuzusweet, you called it. It's all good.
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AWESOME! Happy trails and just remember the inmates here just want to help you with any restoration or maintenance tips.
Welcome to the asylum.
Cheers
Tony
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Per Mare, Per Terram and may all your campaigns be successful.
“It’s a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it’s a depression when you lose your own.” "Harry S Truman"
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10-25-2015, 09:04 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 35' Cutter Diesel Bus w/slide
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 52
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SebasSF, I would LOVE to find a diesel classic. That would be the holy grail for me. I'll cut my teeth on the rigs that I own now until a diesel comes around that is not priced sky high. My '99 diesel Cutter drives like a dream, and has a beautiful interior, I just do not like the same-as-everybody-else exterior.
Isuzusweet, I feel the pull into the asylum! This is how I do things though, get into something and fall deeply. I got into Porsche 968's, and now I've owned 5 of them! I whittled it down to one uber rare, magnificently dialed-in example. I had amazing help, and made great friends through the 968 forums. I am looking forward a similar situation here. Thank you for allowing to lean on you and the "crew" during my journey.
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10-25-2015, 02:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Wildwood
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 1,236
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Ryker,
If you pass through South Mississippi/New Orleans, area, let me know. We can serve as a support crew for this section of the journey. Always up to meeting up with a fellow nut case, I mean Classic enthusiast!
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Dave and Felicia
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10-25-2015, 11:45 PM
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Rivet Master
1989 34.5' Airstream 345
Ebro
, Fla Panhandle
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,212
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Old Porsche and classic motorhome, what a combo !
Cheers Richard
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