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03-26-2008, 06:39 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 29' Sovereign
Delta
, British Columbia
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 87
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I finally bought my first Airstream!!!
Well after about 6 years and many negotiations, I was able to wear my wife down, I mean, convince my wife that we did indeed NEED an Airstream. We ended up purchasing a 1986 29' Soveriegn, with a queen in the back, goucho in the front, and the bathroom is midships. Unfortunately, I can't pull it yet until I finish making the modifications to the tow vehicle - a 1978 Ford F350 SuperCab Campering Special. As this truck was originally set up to have a camper, it doesn't yet have a reciever hitch or trailer brakes but I have bought a Reese Class IV receiver and a Prodigy brake controller for her. My two young boys (as well as my wife and I) are looking very forward to summer holidays to take her on our maiden voyage. I'm sure I am going to have a ton of questions for you all, so be patient!
YEEEEEHAAAAAAW!!!
Rod
I guess I'll have to change my AVATAR picture now.
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03-26-2008, 07:06 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: 13,156
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Greetings from the Flotida Panhandle
Congratulations on the new baby!!!!!!!!!
I see many great Airstream adventures in your immediate future.
Safe travels,
Brian
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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03-26-2008, 07:13 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Welcome to the forums...I remember that feeling when I bought my first Airstream...then I repeated it 4 times.
We want some PICS.
Steve
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03-26-2008, 08:01 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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Congratulations Rod. You and your family have a nice rig to start playing the summer away. Will we be able to see it at Deming?
Look forward to pictures. You are intending to post pictures, right?
Barry
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Barry & Donna
Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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03-26-2008, 08:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 29' Sovereign
Delta
, British Columbia
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 87
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Okay, now I'm feeling a little foolish. I forgot my digital camera at my mom's house on Easter (ooops). But I'll have it back by this weekend and post some pics for you guys then.
Rod
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03-26-2008, 09:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 28' International CCD
Ottawa
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 587
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Congrats Rod, and welcome to the club!
I know what it's like - I had to convince my hubby to get an Airstream. It's all been good.
Now I'm working on upgrading from a 25' to a 28'..... we'll see how good my persuasion skills are...!
Looking forward to seeing some pictures.
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[COLOR=Blue] 2005 28' International CCD
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03-26-2008, 09:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1983 34' Excella
1967 24' Tradewind
Little Rock
, Arkansas
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3,825
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Congratulations
Hi Rod,
You are going to love your ’86 Sovereign. My ’83 Excella has the rear “queen bed” and the center bath. I really like the layout.
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03-26-2008, 09:19 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1971 23' Safari
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 74
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Congrats
Way to go on the Airstream. You guys will have a wonderful time in it this summer! Can't wait to see pictures.
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03-27-2008, 12:59 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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Did you buy this one locally or over the line? If OTL how were the border folks to deal with? When Greg brought his '53 in last Thursday it was 15 minutes total and they were great to deal with. I think showing up at 6 AM gave them something to do instead of playing games on the computers when he walked in.
Barry
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Barry & Donna
Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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03-27-2008, 03:01 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 29' Sovereign
Delta
, British Columbia
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 87
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Hey Barry,
I actually ended up buying locally so I didn't end up having to deal with the border crossing. I should have some pics of it tonight, so stayed tuned.
Rod
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03-27-2008, 04:46 PM
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Rivet Master
Massachusetts
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: 1964 17' Bambi II
Posts: 4,282
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Rod...a hearty welcome and congratulations coming your way from the way otherside of North America (in New England)! I'm sure your wife will come to love the Airstream and will soon forgot why she even resisted in the first place.
Enjoy!
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Attitude is the only difference between ordeal and adventure
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03-27-2008, 04:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Excella 500
Genoa
, Nevada
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,554
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Oh the torment, no receiver hitch yet. Make sure they put that on real secure!
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03-27-2008, 05:17 PM
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E Pluribus Aluminus
2008 34' Classic S/O
1967 22' Safari
2005 30' Classic
Land Of Enchantment
, New Mexico
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,300
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 72Blazerod
I actually ended up buying locally so I didn't end up having to deal with the border crossing. I should have some pics of it tonight, so stayed tuned.
Rod
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Congrats Rod on your 'new' Airstream! Can't wait to see the photos! And, great you bought local - always good to support the hometown folks.
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WBCCI 7005 * AIR 9218
The trouble with trouble is it always starts out as fun...
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03-27-2008, 05:47 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 27' Overlander
Trotwood
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,153
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Hey Rod
Congrats on the addition to the family and Welcome to the forums. If I were U ( have done this) I would go to U_Haul if u have them up there,and have the heaviest receiver installed,and I bet they would help ya with the wiring for the controler also. They have the rite equipment to drill the frame (which may already be drilled) Its money well spent, to have the receiver installed properly. There is also a possibiliy that the wiring is already there.you just need to find it.
You an your family are in for a treat Im sure. We are just starting out this yr also ,Its going to be a new experience for us also.
Enjoy
Roger
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03-27-2008, 07:16 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 29' Sovereign
Delta
, British Columbia
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 87
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You guys are right. I am having the hitch and brake controller (a Prodigy) installed professionally at my local RV repair shop. Al (the shop owner) has done work for me before and it was top notch. SAFETY FIRST!!! I want to make sure everything is working perefectly BEFORE we go out for our first run. Thank you all so muck for the warm wishes. My wife can't get over how friendly and supportive the responses have been. I love this site!!! Happy Streaming!!!
Rod
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03-27-2008, 07:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Congrats! Looking forward to pictures!
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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03-27-2008, 07:58 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1986 29' Sovereign
Delta
, British Columbia
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 87
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Here are some pics of the outside.
Rod
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03-27-2008, 08:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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Nice looking trailer Rod. Wow, what a treat it will be camping in that one.
Look forward to seeing it in a CG soon.
Barry
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Barry & Donna
Life is short - so is the door on a '51 Flying Cloud (ouch)
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03-27-2008, 08:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Very nice!
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Cameron & the Labradors, Kai & Samm
North Vancouver, BC
Live! Life's a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death! - Mame Dennis
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03-27-2008, 08:21 PM
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4slice
1977 31' Sovereign
Chase
, British Columbia
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 68
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You made a great purchase! I'm just a little envious 'cause it looks so shiny and new, a real treat for the eye. Your wife will come to appreciate the iconic design--help her to understand that Airstreams are age-less and the epitome of industrial design.
Is your tow vehicle as good a looker as the trailer?
Happy camping--you'll turn a lot of heads in the campgrounds!
Gary
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