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06-27-2014, 03:47 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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Hello from N Texas
Hello - wanted to take a minute to introduce us - we are currently looking into AS's as a full time RV scenario to give our three boys something more in life than what they are currently receiving.
Finally signed up after "crawling" around the site for a few days - so far found a great deal of information and hopefully over time be able to contribute to the site as well.
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06-27-2014, 03:58 PM
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Rivet Master  
2006 23' Safari SE
I'm In
, Kentucky
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 4,251
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Hello Texas  Welcome to the forum. I'm wanting to get down that way, have family in Plano and Gainesville. Lots of friendly and knowledgeable folk in here. You'll have a good time.
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Rich & Yvonne
2006 Safari SE -Dora-
2004 4Runner SE 4.7L V8
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06-27-2014, 04:11 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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Thats too funny - I live out towards Aubrey (denton area S of Gainsville) and work in Plano....
We are looking forward to it... my other big thrread is here - http://www.airforums.com/forums/f238...ce-121799.html
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06-27-2014, 04:48 PM
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Moderator
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
Brian
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2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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06-27-2014, 07:16 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 moosetags
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
Brian
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Thanks- can't wait to own one.
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07-02-2014, 11:04 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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Still looking.,. Myself, wife, 3 boys and a dog.... Looking at 27-31 footers.... I know the rear bath issues - so looking for one with CB and rear twins so we can mount a bed above the twins.... 95-83 year models to keep the weight down- wanting to do full time starting spring to give the boys a better "life" experience - that and a "refresh" for me...... Any suggestions????
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07-02-2014, 11:17 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,534
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Welcome, and best of luck finding The One.
There's no shortage of long center-bath trailers in those years. Some of them have OSB subfloors, so you want to either find one that has been well-maintained (all leaks chased and stopped promptly) or that has had the soft spots replaced with real plywood.
For any used Airstream, even one that seems (and is sold as) perfect, plan to get the trailer with some lead time to address issues and upgrades.
Consider carefully your concerns about weight vs. space in the trailer. For full-timing with 5 people and a long trailer you'll probably want a 3/4 or 1-ton crew cab with a cap so you have sufficient passenger and storage space and payload, so you might also consider wide-body trailers (the longer ones in mid to late '90s and newer.) You might also consider 34' triple-axle trailers, though there's a cult following for those and the nice ones don't seem to stay on the market long.
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07-02-2014, 06:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Welcome and good luck with your search
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2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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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
Posts: 365
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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, 07:54 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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Oh mid bath- rear twins....
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07-05-2014, 08:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Waxahachie
, Texas
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 380
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Welcome, fellow Texan! We are south of you and lived in Plano while our kids were in school. Wish we had the courage to do what you are doing when our kids were little. Can't wait to hear your tales from the road!
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07-05-2014, 10:16 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 silverlabs
Welcome, fellow Texan! We are south of you and lived in Plano while our kids were in school. Wish we had the courage to do what you are doing when our kids were little. Can't wait to hear your tales from the road!
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That's funny- I grew up in Plano.....
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07-06-2014, 09:35 AM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
, USA
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,748
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Welcome to the site! I'm doing the same thing myself with my family. It's a journey getting there, but it will all be worth it. Looking forward to your posts.
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07-06-2014, 09:25 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Enjoy your blessing!
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Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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07-12-2014, 06:28 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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Thanks- can't wait to get out on the "road"..,.
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07-12-2014, 08:40 PM
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Stature: Costanzaesque
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
San Antonio
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 53
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A fine howdy from South Texas!
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07-12-2014, 08:55 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1969 31' Sovereign
Paris
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 77
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Howdy from Paris. The one with the cowboy hat on the Eiffel Tower.
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08-29-2014, 07:33 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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08-29-2014, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Quote:
Originally Posted by txdxrider
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Gave you a suggestion of who to call on the other thread
Dana
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2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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08-29-2014, 08:58 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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Thanks - sent him a PM...
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