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02-28-2012, 05:13 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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You guys and gals are too much!
I'm enjoying this, But I miss my wife and family.
Hi Kerri. 
Shane
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02-28-2012, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 23' Safari SE
Central
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Originally Posted by r carl
You may want to ask if that gasket will give you an 80mph rating in rain.  |
Is it Goodyear rubber or Michelin? 
Tom
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02-28-2012, 05:39 PM
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Rivet Master
Vintage Kin Owner
Lin
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Join Date: Dec 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mutcth
Is it Goodyear rubber or Michelin?
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Ooooooh, better ask if the gasket was made in china.
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02-28-2012, 06:30 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Just so you guys know I'm taking a day off tomorrow. Gonna go catch a movie,..maybe sleep in late. There isnt much to do in Piqua. I could drive to Dayton,,..there is a lot to do there but I have driven a lot and still have to drive almost 1200 miles home.
I'm getting this feeling that when I leave here I'm gonna miss the people and Airstream more than I can explain. This trailer to me has represented to me more than just a name,...but a connection I just cant explain. I love being here. I love the waiting area, the store, the people... the small town. It just touched me so. I want to absorb so much I hate to not go tomorrow.
I believe that I need to return and bring my wife, Kerri.
I just cant explain being here. Maybe to me, in the beginning, it was to see the Mothership and get a repair,......but in the end it has turned out to be soo much more.The people I have met. The kindness,the dedication,......the family....
Just can't explain it.....maybe this man .....I have to Thank for it all....His Dream, his LEGACY has touched us all...and well, I hate to leave.
SHane
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02-28-2012, 11:07 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Gig Harbor
, Washington
Join Date: Oct 2011
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Shane, great thread. I live in WA State and woud have never considered a trip to JC. I certainly will now. Hope I never need to though. When we were looking at Trailers the support and goodwill of this community had a big influence in our purchase. We are having a ball and never looking back.
Dan
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02-29-2012, 05:37 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Originally Posted by danlehosky
Shane, great thread. I live in WA State and woud have never considered a trip to JC. I certainly will now. Hope I never need to though.
Dan
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The trip "home" is well worth it, made more-so if not needed.
Keep the faith Shane.... 
Bob
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02-29-2012, 12:09 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
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Shane, I apologize. I wasn't trying to rain on your parade AT ALL.
I was only trying to save others from the floor replacement I went through. You were smart and lucky to catch your problem earlier than I did. I know they have fixed the problem with the windows when they welded the seams... and I am delighted to hear about the new rubber gasket. I was really trying to continue to warn others - perpetual inspection is a good idea, especially in the 2006-2009 models.
I had mine repaired at OODM - and am pretty happy with their work. (I chose them because they were CLOSE & Overlande63 is a buddy), but the mothership will always be my first choice. I have family in Ohio and can visit while having repairs / maintenance done.
I'm delighted to hear about the gasket on the new ones.... Sounds like much overdue, plus they ought to routinely retrofit them on anyone who gets service for floor leak/rot. I really like that new plank floor look - subtly different from the older stuff but so much richer. I'da paid them to take it all the way THRU the bedroom.
I hope you've visited the bicycle museum while there - I found the technology fascinating - and some of the really ODD designs for propulsion were a hoot. The variation & invention that went into bicycles is fascinating. A lot of what Wilber & Orville Wright learned in their bicycle shop was used in their first airplane designs (Notice the chain drive propellers).
Paula
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03-01-2012, 10:16 AM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
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Actually having lunch at the Veranda today.
My stream is close to being put back together.
Shane
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03-01-2012, 10:25 AM
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Master of Universe
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Grand Junction
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Join Date: Sep 2007
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Cool. Will you be going home tomorrow? Lots of storms crossing the country, so check weather reports.
Get any cool stuff in the store?
Gene
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03-01-2012, 11:45 AM
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Rivet Master
2003 22' International CCD
Kiln
, Mississippi
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Originally Posted by THEPILL
Actually having lunch at the Veranda today.
My stream is close to being put back together.
Shane
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If you have the time stay over night at the terraport. Test and use everything - and I mean everything. I have three major issues with mine and would have be out more $$ if I had not done this.
One was a bad gas leak to the heater.
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03-01-2012, 04:50 PM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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In the terra port now.. Testing. They are gonna finish up tomorow.
Then ill test again.
Shane
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03-01-2012, 04:53 PM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Man.. those guys are fast! It would have taken me months to pull all that apart and remember where all those screws went lol.
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03-01-2012, 06:19 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1978 28' Ambassador
Kenton
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2002
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Shane. Really be careful of the weather on Friday. I live just north of J.C. and the potential for hail, tornado's, etc. is there from Ohio south towards the Gulf...especially Kentucky and Tennessee. You might want to hole up Friday night. That will give you time to check the weather tightness of the repair before you leave the factory. I would not want to be caught in that storm towing a trailer. Good luck. Sounds like you had a great experience!
Tom
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03-01-2012, 06:25 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 19' Safari SE
Denver
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 950
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Thinking of you, Shane, I ditto on the weather care, it's been pretty bad out there as I'm sure you know.
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03-01-2012, 07:36 PM
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Registered User
2019 27' Globetrotter
1957 16' Bubble
1957 22' Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
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Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 426
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I'm so excited for our our journey to "The Mothership" for Alumapalooza. Just saw the pic of Wally's gold AS & got goosebumps!!!
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03-01-2012, 08:06 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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03-01-2012, 09:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 23' International CCD
Lapeer
, Michigan
Join Date: Oct 2003
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Quote:
Originally Posted by THEPILL
I believe that I need to return and bring my wife, Kerri.
SHane
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Glad things are going well. Bring DW back for Alumapalooza. If you think the experience is great now, it is magnified to the inth degree when the Airstream owners and the Airstream builders party together! The factory is opened up and you get to chat with those on the line, town has it's yearly festival with entertainment, the Troubadors, YOU WILL LOVE THEM, those sons of hitches! As a devotee you just can't let that rally slip on by, really. You'll meet everybody it seems. That in itself is a pretty cool phenomenon. And now you know your way.
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03-02-2012, 05:20 AM
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A.K.A "THE STREAM"
2010 25' FB International
Arlington
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,308
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Well they picked her up at 7:00 am to finish some cosmetic things,,..should be done completely today. I tried everything last night. Works good.
I'm not coming home till probably Sunday morning. Gonna give it a good day of full use with the rain before I leave.
Plus if a tornado hits or gets near I can get in the shelter here.
Thanks for the well wishes.
I will have a summarization before I leave. When things are done.
Shane
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03-02-2012, 06:07 AM
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4 Rivet Member
1978 28' Ambassador
Kenton
, Ohio
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 459
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Shane, just sent you a PM.
Tom
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03-02-2012, 07:59 AM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
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Glad you are staying to wait out the storm. Looking forward to your report.
Vinnie
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