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02-28-2008, 04:29 AM
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New Member
1971 25' Tradewind
Saginaw
, Michigan
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 4
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Long time reader ,first time owner PLEASE READ
Hello All,
After 2 years of searching I finally found a trailer that I can call my own. Just yesterday I had my 1971 22' Trade Wind Land Yacht delivered to my house by the out of state seller that I had puchased it from.
At 21 years of age, us young guns can get quite ....... well how should i put this????? IMPATIENT! When it comes to getting what we want and we often settle for the first thing we can get our hands on, resulting in a poor decision and poor use of money.
I am proud to say that because of everyone here I feel that I had the general knowledge of what to look for when I started my search for an AS. I cant thank you enough and look forward to sharing the process of the rebuild with you, as I know you will welcome me with open minds and honest opinions just like you have done with others in the past.
Again , Thank You!!!!
Spencer from Mid-Michigan
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02-28-2008, 05:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 2,779
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Welcome Spencer, and good luck with your new Airstream. Post some pictures and we can all get a look at her. Hope to see you at a rally some day soon.
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Michael & Tina with Layla and Preston BZ The family has grown. 2003 22' INTERNATIONAL CCD
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02-28-2008, 06:39 AM
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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: 13,153
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Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us. Congratulations on your new baby, and best of luck with your project.
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SuEllyn & Brian McCabe
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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02-28-2008, 06:50 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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Hi Spencer and Welcome to the forums.
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02-28-2008, 06:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
Colorado Springs
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2003
Posts: 738
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Spencer,
Welcome to the forums and congrats on the new towable.
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Royce (K0RKK) 146.460 simplex
Web page https://spearfishcreek.net/
AIR# 3913
'77' Minuet 6 Metre, behind a 2005 stock Jeep Rubicon with Equa-L-Zer hitch.
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02-28-2008, 06:55 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1948 22' Liner
1961 26' Overlander
1949 24' Limited
Springs
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 330
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Congrats! Post some pictures so we can see just how pretty she is. What is your tow vehicle? Good luck and don't hesitate to ask any questions- someone will know the answer. Happy streaming!
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02-28-2008, 06:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
Young Harris
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 981
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FreshAir71
Hello All,
After 2 years of searching I finally found a trailer that I can call my own. Just yesterday I had my 1971 22' Trade Wind Land Yacht delivered to my house by the out of state seller that I had puchased it from.
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Again , Thank You!!!!
Spencer from Mid-Michigan
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Howdy, and welcome (although you imply that you have been lurking here for a while).
Speaking of impatient, where are the pics of your new purchase!?!? We like pictures. If you want to read a how-to, please look at this thread: http://www.airforums.com/forums/f138...eds-31829.html
There is lots of help too.
Good luck and have fun. See you on the road!
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Phil and/or Sue w/ Cheryl & Annie and Stuart
(Buffett RIP 9/15/08, Gus RIP 12/22/15)(Roger RIP 12/30/20, Penny RIP 6/14/21)
1997 34' Excella WBCCI 5936
'09 Dodge Cummins Ram 3500 Crew 4x4 auto
AIR 1753
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02-28-2008, 08:04 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
2000 25' Excella
Kingston
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 905
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Hi Spencer and Welcome to the forums.
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02-28-2008, 08:30 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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Hi Spencer, Welcome!
It sounds like you did your homework and can now enjoy your trailer. Congrats.
Dave
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02-28-2008, 08:45 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1972 29' Ambassador
Currently Camping
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 122
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Grats Spencer! I hear you on the impatient part, but it's just an awesome feeling when you finally get things rolling. I'll be watching your progress for sure.
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02-28-2008, 09:42 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
Posts: 7,080
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Hey Spencer, congratulations. Keep your eye out for the metro detroit rally thread, it's winter and we're just yakking it up but lots of Airstreamers in the area.
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02-28-2008, 11:08 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1970 27' Overlander
ALGOMA
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 12
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Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to the family! I know what you mean about impatience! We bought our 70 Overlander on E Bay (and YES it was a positive experience) and waited 6 to 8 weeks for spring to come and make the journey to South Bend, In to pick her up. It's worth the wait!
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02-28-2008, 11:16 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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FreshAir to FreshAir71
AHHH YOU, you latched onto our name. Glad to have you. Coincidently I am a native of Michigan too.
Neil.
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FreshAir #12407
Avatar;
Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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02-28-2008, 11:35 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' Safari FB SE
Cumberland
, RI
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 506
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Welcome Spencer...now the fun begins.............
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08 27' Safari FB SE
03 Avalanche 2500
WBCCI #1199 - AIR #23847
NEU
LIFE IS GOOD
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02-28-2008, 11:59 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 25' Safari
Port Huron
, Michigan
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 66
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Congrulations from an old gun
Hey way to go!! Nice to see a young gun get started in a wonderful new hobby. I live in Port Huron Mi.!! Hey you need any help just give me a email here.Plus there are some great AS clubs in MI. Once again congratulation!! JIm A
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02-28-2008, 02:25 PM
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Miss Rivette
1965 17' Caravel
Hell
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,644
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YAY, Someone eles who lives in MI, who is 21, and LOVES Airstream's!!!!!!!! Spencer, send me a PM and Ill tell you when our Rally's are for the Metro Detroit group!!!
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03-04-2008, 02:45 PM
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New Member
1982 31' Excella
North Charleston
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 3
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Hello. We are new to "Airstreaming". We have aquired an 1982 Excella 31'. We are still going through it and checking on what works and what doesn't. I had to do some electrical work on it so far, but that's it. I am afraid at this point to check the gas, I don't know how long it's been since any of the LP has been fired up. Any suggestions?
We are in Charleston, SC...
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03-04-2008, 08:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 19' Safari SE
Tucson
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 4,627
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Hey Spencer...glad you could join in and that you found your Airstream...it's good you're young...all the more years ahead of you to enjoy it! Congrats!
Ease on down the road...
TB
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AirForums #21900
PastPrez, 4CU/WBCCI
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03-04-2008, 08:58 PM
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Ham KI4HJX
1982 27' Excella
1970 23' Safari
Franklin
, 28734
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 126
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gands 13
I have had my 1982 Excella 27ft. about a year now. I just replaced the propane regulator and the flex hose from the regulator bottom to the 5/8 copper line. I made a new 3/8 flex hose (must be rubber). Inland RV said 3/8 was plenty big enough to do the job. The regulators tend to go bad from moisture condensation from the long 30 inch regulator to tank hoses and the fact that the regulator is mounted at the bottom of the tanks. My furnance would fail to lite some times before the regulator change and the stove eyes burned very low flame. Also make sure the oven is turned to pilot off position not just oven off before you turn the gas on. Also install a gas and carbon monoxcide detector you can get one at Lowes.
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03-04-2008, 10:49 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1991 34' Limited
Port Orchard
, Washington
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 126
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Welcome to the Silver Party. You will find all the info you need right here. Lots of great know how available.
REMEMBER, it is your turn to host the next party>>>>>>>>>>>
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Claude
One bazillion fish
1991 34' 60th Aniversary Limited Edition #008
2007 Chevy 2500 HD Duramax/Allison
One big parade float & a 40' Wells Cargo 5th wheel trlr.
"Wake each morning & Smile at the GREAT DAY you about to experience"
www.catson4ponds.com
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