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03-10-2010, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master 
1984 31' Airstream310
Dunsmuir
, California
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,336
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Leak detective in Phoenix area
Hello,
We're staying at an RV Park in Mesa for the next couple of weeks. There has been an unusual amount of rain in this area the last couple of months and this has revealed some pretty bad leaks in our 1984 classic Airstream motorhome.
I have not been able to find the source.
Does anyone know of a (hopefully mobile) leak deflection/repair person in the area?
If there is someone really good who is not mobile, I can take the rig to them but me, my wife, and our 130 dog will need to come along.
Help, please!
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1984 310 Limited Motorhome
Courtesy Parking (W/S/E/Wi-Fi) on I-5 in Northern California, 70 miles from Oregon border
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03-10-2010, 11:37 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,742
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If you're looking for a good Airstream Service Center, the only choice is Oasis RV in Tucson. The owner, Joe Pershing, is a good guy and has been around since the mid 70's
Don't even bother going to Dillion's RV.
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1958 Overlander
2011 Wolf Creek 850N TC
2011 Ford F-250 Crewcab (6.2L), 3.73RE
WBCCI #5661/AIR #5661/TAC # AZ-6
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My '58 Overlander Restoration and Travel Blog:
https://mellomikesairstreams.blogspot.com/
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03-10-2010, 11:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1984 31' Airstream310
Dunsmuir
, California
Join Date: May 2004
Posts: 1,336
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mello mike
If you're looking for a good Airstream Service Center, the only choice is Oasis RV in Tucson. The owner, Joe Pershing, is a good guy and has been around since the mid 70's
Don't even bother going to Dillion's RV.
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I may need to try that. I wasn't planning to head any further East or South this trip.
Oasis is OK with vintage? Motorhomes?
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If you want others to be happy, practice compassion.
If you want to be happy, practice compassion - The Dalai Lama
1984 310 Limited Motorhome
Courtesy Parking (W/S/E/Wi-Fi) on I-5 in Northern California, 70 miles from Oregon border
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03-10-2010, 12:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 1,742
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Quote:
Originally Posted by guy99
I may need to try that. I wasn't planning to head any further East or South this trip.
Oasis is OK with vintage? Motorhomes?
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Yes, very much so. They work on both quite a bit. Tucson isn't that far from Mesa at all, about 90 miles. They are located just off the interstate.
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1958 Overlander
2011 Wolf Creek 850N TC
2011 Ford F-250 Crewcab (6.2L), 3.73RE
WBCCI #5661/AIR #5661/TAC # AZ-6
4CU 1st VP
My '58 Overlander Restoration and Travel Blog:
https://mellomikesairstreams.blogspot.com/
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03-10-2010, 01:15 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1984 31' Airstream310
Ajo
, Arizona
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 7,649
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The cool thing about Oasis, besides their expertise, is there's plenty of room to jockey around, unlike the dealer in Mesa.
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03-11-2010, 09:09 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1962 19' Globetrotter
New River
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 136
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A mobile RV guy near you is Dan Hensley in Apache Junction. I can't vouch for him and Airstreams but he has been doing RV repairs for years. He is a good guy & could tell you if he feels capable of locating & treating your leak. Remind him not to use silicone. A good choice if you don't want to drive. #480-421-8272.
Of course, you know about Dillons RV in Mesa. They are AS certified. But, I wasn't thrilled with their work on my '72.
If you want to drive, in Bisbee is AS resotorer Wesley Barchenger Toozigoot Trailercoach Restoration Home. Call Wes. He may be able to help you & Bisbee's Shady Dell is an awesome place to hang out for a few days.
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'62 GT
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03-11-2010, 09:23 AM
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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 adobehome
Bisbee's Shady Dell is an awesome place to hang out for a few days.
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Is that the place that has the cool old trailers and even a boat?
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03-11-2010, 09:31 AM
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Vintage Alum. Enthusiast
1959 24' Tradewind
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: I currently do not own a 2nd Airstream
Posts: 4,360
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mike Leary
Is that the place that has the cool old trailers and even a boat?
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Yes, the very place indeed. It is certainly on the MUST see list if you are into vintage. Highly recommend.
Brad
FF
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03-11-2010, 11:11 AM
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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 flyfshr
Yes, the very place indeed. It is certainly on the MUST see list if you are into vintage. Highly recommend.
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If anyone wonders what happened to the counter-culture, look no further; what a neat place and wonderfull people.
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03-11-2010, 01:13 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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While I cannot vouch for their work, Earnhardt's in Mesa uses the Sealtech 430R like I do for my leak testing business.
480-964-6616
Good luck,
Steve
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