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12-09-2013, 06:18 PM
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New Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2013
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New to Airstream, Austin Tx
Howdy all
I just got a 1976 31' sovereign airstream land yacht. I also just found the forum and would love any advice for a new Airstream owner and any resources ya'll might know of in Austin TX. any advice would be much appreciated.
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12-09-2013, 06:36 PM
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Rivet Master 
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Georgetown
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 796
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Congratulations on your new Airstream and welcome to the Air Forums. There are quite a few of us here in the Austin area. Always willing to share any knowledge and welcome new members to future campouts.
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12-09-2013, 06:44 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Texas Airstream Harbor
, Zavalla, in the Deep East Texas Piney Woods on Lake Sam Rayburn
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,435
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Vintage Options
Welcome to the Forum.
There is a Forum rally at the Blanco State Park this coming weekend.
Follow the thread below.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f288...ghlight=blanco
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12-09-2013, 07:35 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 16,497
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Proper yacht
Howdy all
I just got a 1976 31' sovereign airstream land yacht. I also just found the forum and would love any advice for a new Airstream owner and any resources ya'll might know of in Austin TX. any advice would be much appreciated. |
Th first major project would be to water proof the trailer. If the gaskets are original, they will need replacing, especially the sewer vent pipe cover gaskets that only last 2 to 3 years.
The next possible major task would be to inspect the axles. If the trailer has been parked for an extended period of time, then the rubber rods solidify, making the shock absorbing properties of the axle useless. Also torsion axles only last about 25 years as an average, because of those rubber rods.
Rubber must be exercised to stay alive, but also, rubber always has a life span.
The following will help you check out the axle.
The Dura-Torque Axle
Andy
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12-09-2013, 08:11 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Welcome to the Forums!
Advice for a new Airstream owner? In your case, I would highly recommend a cold beer and the green chili fries at Shady Grove. Other than that, there are a ton of resources and guidance right here (my guidance aside). 
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2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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12-09-2013, 08:34 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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Welcome aboard.. from Round Rock..
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12-14-2013, 06:06 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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They may be shy but I am not so where are the pictures?? Come on you own a airstream so you must have a camera!!! Lol inside to please. No I am not. A perv unless listed turn on's are aluminum, plywood and those sexy rivets! Just love to see the vintage girls!
Cliff
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Gotta get busy! Have a great day! Now where did I put those revits? 
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12-15-2013, 04:12 PM
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New Member
1976 31' Sovereign
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 4
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howdy.
Thanks for the warm welcome. She needs a good bit of work and Ive never owned or worked on a trailer before. Honestly I don't even know how to hook her up to water and what to check when I get the propane tanks filled, but here are some shots of the sovereign at the temp house in Hutto. keep in mind I havent even had time to wash her off yet in these photos.
1976 Sovereign Airstream Land Yacht Photos by Sticklefimn | Photobucket
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12-15-2013, 05:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Hampton
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 2,126
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Looks great! AND you got a goat.
I would second previous posts about connecting at any rallies you can get hooked up with - always a great source of great info as to repairs, updates, general ideas. If you make sure you have decent tires, brakes, bearings and axles, even before any inside work you could travel with it to rallies for ideas even before you make any inside updates. I have always been impressed with how much space that layout seems to afford.
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2019 Airstream Classic 30RBT, 2021 Ford F350 King Ranch 4X4 w/6.7L Diesel, Hensley, ACI #1313
travelwiththeslowskys.com
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12-15-2013, 05:09 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2004 28' Classic
austin
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 221
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Thanks for the pics. Fun to see the interior! I love the outside shot with the farm structures in the background too. Welcome from another Austinite.
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12-15-2013, 05:13 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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Welcome to the forums! Nice goat 
About an hour north of you is Top's Vintage Trailer Works. He's a restorer, an active member on these forums (Top) and an all round nice guy. He'd be a great resource for you! He'd be able to inspect your trailer and figure out what needs doing.
Has a website here www.texasvintagetrailers.com
And a Facebook page where you can see some of the work he's done.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Tops-...68053996544081
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12-15-2013, 06:24 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 27' Flying Cloud
W
, New England
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 7,402
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Welcome!
My Tin Goat would love to meet your real goat! :-)
That's a selfie she took while we were camping in Maine this summer :-)
Enjoy your Airstream!!
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12-15-2013, 07:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 17' Caravel
Newport
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,291
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Love it a work in progress! Thanks for the pictures and pleas keep us posted!
Cliff
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12-16-2013, 03:50 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2011 23' FB Flying Cloud
Perry
, Florida
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 238
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That goat is precious and would be a real treat at any rally. If you are planning to carry him around in the Airstream, you will definitely need some new curtains for him to chew on.
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12-16-2013, 06:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1979 25' Tradewind
New Bern
, North Carolina
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 29
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Nice pictures I also purchased an Airstream vintage 79 25 ft.trade wind and have never had one before. We are checking the brakes and hooking up water to check for leaks and also possible gas leaks. Love my Airstream!
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01-03-2014, 08:58 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
1978 Argosy 30
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 17
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Hey Proper Yaught! I am in the Austin area as well and I just bought a 30' AS Argosy. Like you, I'm brand new to AS trailering and am looking to fix up my old beast and make it awesome!
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