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09-10-2013, 08:41 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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Offical Hello!
We bought our 1987 sovereign a few weeks ago and took our first trip this weekend. We stayed very close to home for the first one to work out the bugs, there were very few. A water leak from a cracked t under the sink, so wet carpet but dried with fans. The carpet is going anyway so no biggie. It's official, we LOVE HER! Her name is Virginia. We are moving up from an rpod named Wilbur. The extra space is wonderful. Being the only airstream in the park was cool! I have done some personal touches, cleaned and recovered the sofa, dyed the drapes and sewed on all new tabs. She was in darn good shape! I want to post photos, do I have to do them one at a time?!
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09-10-2013, 08:53 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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Sweet trailer!!! Welcome!
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09-10-2013, 08:55 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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Thanks. I will do more pictures soon as I figure out how!
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09-11-2013, 07:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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Also, wanted to say that we have been looking for "our" AS for a while now, we knew we wanted vintage, but not a lot of repair. My husband was looking at land near our home, went to close the page, hit next instead and there she was! 10 minutes from our house! Absolutely no major issues. Got there at 8:00, bought at 8:30! If you are lookin, don't give up!!
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09-11-2013, 08:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
Vintage Kin Owner
Bad Axe
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
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Lovely! May you have many happy times with her.
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2012 30' International Serenity
1947 Spartan Manor
2005 28' Safari LS - traded
1977 31' International Sovereign - sold
2012 Ford F250 Superduty Crewcab
WBCCI# 1007 Air#2158
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09-11-2013, 09:07 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
, Ontario
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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Gorgeous campsite too.
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09-11-2013, 01:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,067
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Welcome aboard from fellow Virginians! Sounds like you've contracted a wonderful case of Aluminitis just like us.
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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09-11-2013, 03:16 PM
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Rivet Puller
2003 28' Safari S/O
Atlanta Burbs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,006
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When you post, look for the little "advanced" button near the bottom of the page. Selecting it will open another page with lots of options for posting characters and pictures. As long as you aren't on a smartphone or some pads, you can post multiple pictures if they are under the stated size limit.
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09-11-2013, 07:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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09-11-2013, 07:10 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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Ha I did it!!!!
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09-11-2013, 07:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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Yes we are in Virginia! We liked it for her name too!
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09-11-2013, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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Love the Zip Dee tire covers!
Is that something that can be bought?
Or did someone buy some material from Zip Dee and make them?
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2013 Classic 30 Limited
2007 Silver Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited 5.7 iForce
2006 Vivid Black Harley-Davidson Road King Classic
1999 Black Nissan Pathfinder LE
TAC #MS-10
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Airforums #70955
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09-11-2013, 07:32 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 25' Tradewind
Bloomsbury
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 696
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hi
Welcome aboard. Nice trailer! Are you in a State Park? Which one? MPJ
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09-11-2013, 07:37 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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The tire covers came with her, they look professionally done.
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09-11-2013, 07:38 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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Yes, Hungry Mother State Park.
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09-12-2013, 10:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,067
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Way cool. I've ALWAYS wanted to go to Hungry Mother. We'll stop on the way North or South the next time. Thanks.
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Greg Heuer, Spirit of Virginia Airstream Club
2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
TAC VA-18 | Life Mbr ACI 1927 - Spirit of Virginia Club | AIR 53869
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09-12-2013, 11:10 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1987 25' Sovereign
Chilhowie
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 225
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We like the B campground. You can reserve the campground but spots are first come, and the ones by the creek are the best!! You will enjoy the atmosphere!!
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09-12-2013, 11:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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Welcome to the forums.
I found our 66 Tradewind on the back row of an rv dealer less than 20 miles from our home.
Looks like you found a real nice one. Your patience was rewarded.
Dan
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09-14-2013, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' Flying Cloud
San Antonio
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 682
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Welcome from Texas. I really admire all you guys who do the homework and pick up the older classic trailers. She looks beautiful. Love the pet. Wonder how my two Boykin Spaniels would take to her?
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09-14-2013, 07:59 PM
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Site Team
1963 26' Overlander
Hollis
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,647
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When you find an Airstream like that you know it was meant to be! Welcome and she looks like she's in great condition.
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