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08-28-2007, 03:09 PM
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#21
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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Have you considered a trip east? Say Ohio? The Factory. If you want a caravan partner... I can meet you on I-80 in December.
I know there are several places in So Cal that people rave about. Bellflower is one.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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08-28-2007, 10:03 PM
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#22
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Hi, I would definately, only have three choices. I personally don't know of anyone else who goes this deep into Airstream repairs on a daily basis.
Andy..........................Inland R.V.
Rod........................Bellflower, Ca.
Jackson...............................Ohio
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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08-28-2007, 11:18 PM
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#23
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3 Rivet Member
2000 27' Safari
Berkeley
, California
Join Date: Mar 2004
Posts: 135
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Originally Posted by millvalleyca
Thanks guys
Hey Andy....wish we were in southern california!
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I took my trailer down to Andy recently to have an upper rear segment replaced. An excellent job, at a very good price... well worth the drive. 1 day down, 1 day back.
Highly recommended.
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'00 Safari 27' Rear Twin
'03 Ford F-250 7.3TD/CC/LB 4x2 Bio-Diesel
"Hmmm... Smells like French Fries!"
Prodigy/Enkay/Hensley/Solar/LED lighting
AIR 4598 / WBCCI FCU 8579/
EAA 872814
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08-29-2007, 04:50 PM
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#24
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4 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Mill Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 344
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Pictures of my blunder
]Hi guys
Just took some pictures of my dents.
pic 4 shows the upper arm dent (not very big but is on the main side panel)
#12 lower arm bottom corner panel
#15 and 16 show the upper corner panel slightly indented (about 10" high..kinda hard to see from the photo)
So do all three panels need to be replaced?
Thanks
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08-29-2007, 11:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Hi, I thought the whole side of the trailer was ripped off. Let the insurance company take care of it since it's new. [2007] But if I had to pay for it [out of my pocket] I would just pop or tap out those areas where the awning brackets are and replace the awning brackets with new ones; And live with it. Not all that bad looking in your pictures.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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08-30-2007, 07:47 AM
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#26
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4 Rivet Member
2006 23' Safari SE
Volcano
, California
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 265
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I agree with previous posts try Los Banos, I found Manteca to not have the best service or even expertise when it came to my AS.
Zugbug
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08-30-2007, 07:49 AM
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USN/LAPD Retired
2005 25' Safari
North Las Vegas
, United States
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 850
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I agree with RobertSunUS. If you want the job done right and at a fair price it would be well worth a day off work (or Saturday) to make a trip down here to SoCal to drop off the trailer and have Andy (inland) or Rod (C&G) do the work. I know that Rod does major repair work as I've seen him repairing some pretty damaged AS's in my visits.
Well, anyway, that's my 2 cents worth.
Rick
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2007 Dodge Ram Quadcab 6.7L Diesel w/jakebrake
"Better to have more then you need, then need more then you have because you don't have enough!"
AIR #: 8129
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08-30-2007, 09:05 AM
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#28
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Rivet Master
1960 22' Safari
in the wilderness
, The great Mojave Desert
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,077
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Andy and C&G are what a five hour drive from you? Heck even if its eight hours the only place that can do a comparable job is the factory in Ohio.
People from other States make the trek to SoCal to have their trailers repaired by these guys. There is a reason.
Since your trailer is new and you have the insurance get it done by craftsmen and not service techs.
Or have the awning fixed and when asked about the body damage get a haunted look in your eyes and mumble something about Area 51 and a Federal Court gag order.
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I'd rather be boon docking in the desert.
WBCCI 3344 FCU
AIR# 13896
CA 4
Yes, we have courtesy parking for you. About an hour North of Los Angeles.
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08-30-2007, 10:30 AM
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#29
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4 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Mill Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 344
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Thanks guys.
Yes, the damage is very small but the only way to get it back to 5 month new is to replace the panels.....and never make the same mistake again....I'm going to remove the small fence!
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08-30-2007, 10:34 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Mill Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 344
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Actually guys it's a 7 hour 441 mile trek to Inland from the SF Bay Area. (times four) .........and we were just down there last month at Disneyland!
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08-30-2007, 11:00 AM
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#31
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3 Rivet Member
1983 30' Airstream 300
Plantersville
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 238
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time and money
I know that it seems like a long way to take your baby in order to have the repairs done.
Just a few quick thoughts:
7 hrs x 4 trips is only 28 hours. just a little over 1 day in the life of your new baby.
441 miles x4 is 1764 mi @ $3 a gal is about $550. in fuel
Eats are in addition., but that could be done for less than $400.
So for less than $1000 and 2 weekends you could get your baby looking like new with a repair shop that will do a good job.
Should be very little frustration due to their good business practices. If you use the one closest to you and they don't do a great job, just think of the stress and frustration every time you look at her not brought back to A1 shape.
Good luck in what ever you decide to get done.
Kay
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08-30-2007, 03:29 PM
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#32
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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Don't forget if you have adecent insurance company then they will pay milage Round trip to C&G. One of the round trips will probably not be covered.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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09-04-2008, 12:09 PM
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#33
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4 Rivet Member
2007 27' Safari FB SE
Tracy
, California
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 321
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Manteca
Quote:
Originally Posted by Zugbug
I agree with previous posts try Los Banos, I found Manteca to not have the best service or even expertise when it came to my AS.
Zugbug
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I thought by going to Manteca for some SIMPLE repairs would be OK. I mean, how can they screw up a replacement head for the tongue jack and a sensor? They did. In fact, they put the new head on sideways, scratching the LP cover!! They wound up just taking a unit from a new model to placate me. The service clown had NO idea how to do anything. I was the one that finally put the motor on correctly and calibrated it. I asked him why he didn't and he said there were no instructions!! He did calibrate the holding tank and sent me on my merry way with a full black tank. Glad I checked (he said he just wanted to show me it worked). The black tank sensor had been replaced once before so he just pulled the tape off the hole in the belly. He didn't even bother to put on new tape. I just finished doing the repair the right way. So much for saving me time and fuel and not taking it to Toscanos. Never again.
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01-08-2009, 05:08 PM
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#34
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4 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Mill Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 344
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A little follow up .......
I tried to get a price quote for our auto insurance today (not even for our trailer).......
The agent told me I have a point on my driving record from this "accident"!!!!
I had no idea this would happen....I guess you're a newbie for a very long time!
Only two more years and the point will be gone.
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01-08-2009, 05:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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So who ended up repairing it?
Shari
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01-08-2009, 05:32 PM
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#36
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4 Rivet Member
2008 27' International CCD FB
Mill Valley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 344
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That's another story in another thread.....
I ended up taking it to Toscano and traded it in for a 2008 27FB CDD!
The insurance company paid them to fix the "old" trailer.
Dennis
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01-08-2009, 05:34 PM
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#37
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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Ahhh...sorry, I missed that thread. Glad it had a happy ending ~
Shari
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01-08-2009, 11:27 PM
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#38
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,369
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Quote:
Originally Posted by millvalleyca
That's another story in another thread.....
I ended up taking it to Toscano and traded it in for a 2008 27FB CDD!
The insurance company paid them to fix the "old" trailer.
Dennis
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Hi, I guess that's one way to make your trailer look as good as new again.
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Bob 2005 Safari 25-B
"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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01-09-2009, 04:50 AM
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#39
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More than one rivet loose
Currently Looking...
Los Alamos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,756
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Quote:
Originally Posted by millvalleyca
A little follow up .......
I tried to get a price quote for our auto insurance today (not even for our trailer).......
The agent told me I have a point on my driving record from this "accident"!!!!
I had no idea this would happen....I guess you're a newbie for a very long time!
Only two more years and the point will be gone.
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Was that an insurance point or a DMV point. I suspect an insurance point. I have 6 insurance points and no points on my DMV record.
I have learn a lot since I found out State Farm is dropping me after my last encounter with the police officer. His cruiser lost.
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Michelle TAC MT-0
Sarah, Snowball
Looking for a 1962 Flying Cloud
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01-09-2009, 11:18 AM
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#40
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thecatsandi
I have learn a lot since I found out State Farm is dropping me after my last encounter with the police officer. His cruiser lost.
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What a crock! Same thing happened to a friend who was insured by State
Farm for forty years! Best of luck.
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