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03-03-2005, 12:29 PM
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Curtains
Where can I purchase new curtains for my 1995 190 B van?
Jim Kinsey
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03-03-2005, 12:58 PM
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Remember Burma Shave!
2006 19' Safari
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Drapes, try Jim
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03-03-2005, 04:56 PM
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Rivet Master  Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Jim.
Drapes are also available from Airstream dealers.
Andy
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03-03-2005, 07:57 PM
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Curtains
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Jim.
Drapes are also available from Airstream dealers.
Andy
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My Airstream Dealer in TN says, "Factory says no longer available". Please give me a price quote.
Jim Kinsey
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03-03-2005, 09:19 PM
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Rivet Master
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Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In
Jim.
Drapes are also available from Airstream dealers.
Andy
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Why would you buy the fastory ones when they are not as good as the drapes from Ambruso?
Even if they were available I would not want that thin stuff in my trailer again. The ones in my dad's 1973 that he bought brand new were crappy. I have seen the replacement drapes from A/S. Yuck....
www.jpadrapes.com all the way!
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03-03-2005, 10:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Sunnyvale
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Two sources in Blue Beret..
WBCCI Magazine lists two primary sources, plus several Airstream dealers... James Ambruso in Florida (web site above) or Fowler Interiors in Symsonia KY (fowlerinteriors@hcis.net). I can certainly vouch for quality of Ambruso drapes, which take almost 2 months to get, but are worth the price and wait...
Get the fabric samples and do the measurements carefully, and be ready to be happily surprised..
John McG
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03-03-2005, 11:50 PM
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1964 26' Overlander
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
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Curtains
Greetings Jim!
Welcome to the Forums!
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Originally Posted by Jim Kinsey
Where can I purchase new curtains for my 1995 190 B van?
Jim Kinsey
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Fowler Interiors make absolutely wonderful drapes, and have a very large selection of fabrics. The Fowlers have refurbished the interiors of both my Airstream and Argosy. I think that you will find that their preference is to have the coach at their shop to measure and fit the drapes - - they include installation as well - - I have been absolutely thrilled with the results in both of my coaches. According to my calculations, Sysmonia is just a little more than 200 miles from your location. You can contact the Fowlers via:
fowlerinteriors@hcis.net
Good luck with your quest for new draperies for your B-Van!
Kevin
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03-04-2005, 04:50 AM
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Rivet Master
1967 26' Overlander
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Mr. Ambruso made the drapes in my '67 Overlander, and the drapes look great.
But what I really liked about dealing with him was the extra effort he put in while working with my wife via email to make sure the windows were measured correctly.
Tom
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03-04-2005, 03:16 PM
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Rivet Master
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Jim did the drapes in my parents' '73. They look GREAT!
They block out more light than the original ones EVER did.
It saves on the A/C too.It doesn't have to work as hard.
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03-04-2005, 03:28 PM
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Rivet Master
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Originally Posted by overlander64
Greetings Jim!
Welcome to the Forums!
Fowler Interiors make absolutely wonderful drapes, and have a very large selection of fabrics. The Fowlers have refurbished the interiors of both my Airstream and Argosy. I think that you will find that their preference is to have the coach at their shop to measure and fit the drapes - - they include installation as well - - I have been absolutely thrilled with the results in both of my coaches. According to my calculations, Sysmonia is just a little more than 200 miles from your location. You can contact the Fowlers via:
fowlerinteriors@hcis.net
Good luck with your quest for new draperies for your B-Van!
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Fowlers did the upholstery in my parents' '73. It was about 10-12 years ago.
It still looks really good. It is holding up better then what the original material did.
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03-04-2005, 03:32 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Jim Kinsey.
I think your dealer is wrong.
Call Airstream and ask them direct for availability.
Andy
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03-04-2005, 03:35 PM
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Rivet Master
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Jim,
the dealer may be wrong.
Call Airstream.
Then call James P. Ambruso.
Then call Fowlers.
You can always hang up towels! :-)
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03-05-2005, 05:15 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 29' Sovereign
Savannah
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I'd say..
James P. Ambruso.
by far...Gets my vote any day~
53FC
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03-05-2005, 06:00 PM
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Rivet Master
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Originally Posted by 53FlyingCloud
James P. Ambruso.
by far...Gets my vote any day~
53FC
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I second that motion!
JPA all the way!
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03-07-2005, 02:26 PM
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New Member
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Curtains
Confirmed Airstream no longer stocks curtains for 95 B-van.
Spoke to Fowlers, they will make them and they have the measurements from
previous customers.
Thanks,
Jim Kinsey
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03-07-2005, 02:56 PM
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Rivet Master Airstream Dealer
Corona
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Airstream does not stock drapes.
They make them to order for aftre market use.
As of 2PM today, Airstream confirmed that they will make a set of drapes for a 95 B-van, provided that the old drapes are returned to them, or, you provide the dimensions for them.
Andy
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10-19-2007, 04:30 PM
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Commercial Member
Clinton
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draperies
Ialso do airstream drapies and work wit P and S TRailer in Helena, Ohio. I would be happy to give you a quote as well,
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10-19-2007, 06:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
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Estancia
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Drape Stuff
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Ialso do airstream drapies and work wit P and S TRailer in Helena, Ohio. I would be happy to give you a quote as well,
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I have a pretty decent of drapes set I got off a 75 I want to put on my 71. There are a few tears to the lining and all the hangers need to be redone. I am not to particular if the liners are patched rather than replaced. Can you help?
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10-19-2007, 06:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Classic
Hydes
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Drapes made by James Ambruso are extremely well made, probably the best out there. I had a set made for my 76 Sovereign and they are definitely superior to the factory drapes in my 2007 Classic and they're pretty nice.
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10-19-2007, 08:59 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1964 22' Safari
Eagle River
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FYI JPA drapes
I got this from JPA drapes last week:
Thank you for your interest in James P Ambruso, Inc. We no longer make draperies for models that are before 1969. Wish we could be of help.
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