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01-21-2011, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master 
Port Orchard
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Join Date: May 2009
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Damaged 2010 Classic 31' on EBay
I'm not interested in buying this trailer, but:
I am wondering if anyone knows what happen to it.
I can think of a few scenarios, but would be interested in hearing from anyone that knows the story.
Also would like to hear any theories.
Apart from the damage the trailer looks new.
Ken
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01-21-2011, 12:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 27' FB Flying Cloud
1982 31' International
1991 35' Airstream 350
Jay
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Oct 2006
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Don't know the story, but they got all corners save one. Bet it was quite a ride.
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Jeff & Cindy
'09 27FB Flying Cloud;'82 31 International
'91 350 LE MH; '21 Interstate 24GT
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01-21-2011, 12:49 PM
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Rivet Master
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by w7ts
I'm not interested in buying this trailer, but:
I am wondering if anyone knows what happen to it.
I can think of a few scenarios, but would be interested in hearing from anyone that knows the story.
Also would like to hear any theories.
Apart from the damage the trailer looks new.
Ken
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I guess I forgot the link
2010 AIRSTREAM --CLASSIC 31 LIMITED-SAVE THOUSANDS - eBay (item 270695715464 end time Jan-28-11 08:03:32 PST)=
Jeff,
Thanks for taking the trouble to find it.
Ken
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01-21-2011, 12:53 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
, ON
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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My guess? Vandalism.
It didn't roll, or there would be marks over more of it.
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01-21-2011, 12:55 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
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There's a lengthwise crease on the road side. The hit in the roadside rear corner looks separate. The hit in the curbside front appears to be from the tow vehicle.
I would conclude that it started to sway, was grazed by an oncoming car, sway got worse, and then was hit by a second oncoming car more squarely in the roadside rear, causing the rig to jackknife and leading to the curbside front damage.
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01-21-2011, 04:10 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
1973 27' Overlander
1963 19' Globetrotter
Naples
, Florida
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He states it can be repaired for $9500,then someone tell me why the insurance co. would total it and pay out $75,000 for it,sounds me like a line. Dave
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01-21-2011, 07:30 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 11,219
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I like Jammer's description better than mine. I was imagining someone intentionally struck it with another vehicle, then did the same thing at the other end, scraping along the side at some point.
Whatever the case, it does look like a lot more than $10k to put in good order.
But it is a lovely trailer on the inside though, innit? 
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01-21-2011, 07:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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Exactly - if there is only 10-20k damage they STILL wouldn't give it a salvage title - this thing has some other damage as well....
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2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
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01-21-2011, 08:46 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
Winston Salem
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2007
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That's too much for a salvaged unit.
If it only would cost 9,500 repair it, the insurance would have approved the repairs.
Plus there is no warranty.
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Winston Salem, NC
WBCCI 5218,
Corresponding Secretary Piedmont NC Unit 161,
1967 Overlander International.
1979 Avion 30ft rear bath
TV's 88 Chevy Suburban 454, 3:42, TH400
95 Cadillac FW Brougham, LT1,3:42, 7k tow pk.
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01-22-2011, 05:59 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2007 25' Safari FB SE
Eureka Springs
, Arkansas
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 177
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01-22-2011, 06:03 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jammer
There's a lengthwise crease on the road side. The hit in the roadside rear corner looks separate. The hit in the curbside front appears to be from the tow vehicle.
I would conclude that it started to sway, was grazed by an oncoming car, sway got worse, and then was hit by a second oncoming car more squarely in the roadside rear, causing the rig to jackknife and leading to the curbside front damage.
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I would agree. It just got away from him. I can't tell from the pictures if he has the 1" ball for the anti sway bar.
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01-22-2011, 06:04 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 180
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After thinking about it, this could have been snow or ice related too.
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01-22-2011, 06:17 AM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DougZ
I would agree. It just got away from him. I can't tell from the pictures if he has the 1" ball for the anti sway bar.
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There would be no 1" ball since it had a dual cam setup.
I would bet on a loss of control and hitting a few objects along the way.
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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01-22-2011, 07:01 AM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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We have one in the shop right now getting almost this exact work done, for the same damage. I can assure you it will cost a lot more than the seller says. The parts alone cost us 2x that amount.
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01-22-2011, 08:31 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
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If I was considering buying it, I'd pay one of the guys from Oasis R.V. in Tucson to go take a look, they know their stuff.
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01-22-2011, 11:43 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
There would be no 1" ball since it had a dual cam setup.
I would bet on a loss of control and hitting a few objects along the way.
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Your monitor is better than mine. 
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01-22-2011, 01:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Sway, then jack knife, sliding toward the opposing lane guard rail striking the rail with the streetside rear corner, swinging around and scraping the guard rail along the streetside as it came to a rest.
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01-22-2011, 01:28 PM
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Site Team
2002 25' Safari
Dewey
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 15,616
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DougZ
Your monitor is better than mine. |
How is this?
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Wally Byam Airstream Club 7513
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01-22-2011, 01:38 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
How is this?
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I would think that's just hanging there for storage......at least I hope!
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01-22-2011, 06:54 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Venice
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 180
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Quote:
Originally Posted by azflycaster
How is this?
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I had no idea what that was. I guess my limited experience shows. 
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