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10-09-2014, 01:23 PM
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Rivet Master 
2013 27' FB International
El Dorado Hills
, California
Join Date: Jan 2013
Posts: 2,023
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New Way to Hitch Up
Friend snapped this photo for me the other day.... Not sure about the weight distribution set up.
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10-09-2014, 01:26 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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Is that a fifth wheel pin in there? I could use that with my Jetta.
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WBCCI 12156 AIR 3144 WACHUNG TAC NJ6
2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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10-09-2014, 01:41 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,669
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He just wants to get that pivot point close to the rear axle for sway free towing.
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-Rich-
"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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10-09-2014, 01:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Good thing California isn't one of those states that has a bunch of regulations that would prevent someone from being so creative . . . . 
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Dana and Olga
2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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10-09-2014, 02:16 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 7,062
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Needs axles and tires too. Jim
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10-09-2014, 02:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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California is where all our creative ideas come from. They may not get right with the first try but give them time. Then they will figure out a way to regulate it.
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WBCCI 12156 AIR 3144 WACHUNG TAC NJ6
2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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10-09-2014, 02:21 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,346
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Hey, a front lounge!
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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10-09-2014, 04:17 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,792
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Some people never cease to amaze!
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Bob Martel
WBCCI# 5766
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10-09-2014, 04:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,792
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
Hey, a front lounge!
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Wouldn't that be a rear lounge?
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Bob Martel
WBCCI# 5766
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10-09-2014, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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Perhaps it's a "mother-in-law seat".
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10-09-2014, 06:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 30' Excella 1000
small town
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 802
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Foster
Perhaps it's a "mother-in-law seat".
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With marathon tires for safety. 
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10-09-2014, 07:13 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
, New Jersey
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,029
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Is someone sitting on hitch inside to add a little weight?
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2006 Bambi CCD ("EireStream!!")
2010 Funfinder
2005 T@B
2001 Teardrop, Mountain Hardware Tent
For some perfection takes a little longer...
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10-09-2014, 07:20 PM
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Rivet Master
1991 34' Excella
Princeton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 7,070
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Not sitting on but maybe holding
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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WBCCI 12156 AIR 3144 WACHUNG TAC NJ6
2004 Excursion 4x4
1991 34 ft. Excella +220,000 miles, new laminated flooring, new upholstery, new 3200 lbs axles
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10-09-2014, 08:54 PM
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Rivet Master
1960 28' Ambassador
Vintage Kin Owner
1998 25' Safari
Avonton
, Ontario
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,331
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Must be related to this guy
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Doug & Terry
VAC - TAC ON-1
60 Ambassador Int.
1950 Spartan
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10-09-2014, 09:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 31' Classic
Garner,
, North Carolina
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 1,031
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shacksman
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nice safety chain on the tail gate.. would not want that to fall off. Some of the amazing things redneck can come up with and make work..
love the sloped roof on 5th wheel trailer. classic look
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Carl, Raleigh NC
2-24-16 got a 2005 Classic 31D 460 watts solar, lithium 230 AH, 16" LT's, pulled by:
2003 F-250 SD, CC, 7.3L PowerStroke
WBCCI#1691, Piedmont Airstream Club, Unit #161, Region #3
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10-10-2014, 12:38 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1962 19' Globetrotter
1963 19' Globetrotter
1961 19' Globetrotter
Wheat Ridge
, Colorado
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 624
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A few of my favorite correct towing....
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Wheat Ridge, Colorado
WBCCI # 1962
Instagram #Vinstream
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10-10-2014, 08:15 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,792
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Quote:
Originally Posted by vinstream
A few of my favorite correct towing....
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Amazing! So many candidates for the Darwin Awards!
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Bob Martel
WBCCI# 5766
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10-11-2014, 11:32 AM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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Where there's a will there's a way.
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Roger in NJ
" Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the rest"
Winston Churchill 1948
TAC - NJ 18
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10-11-2014, 02:01 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' FB FC Bunk
Ayer
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,114
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They need to move the strap to the side because it's in the way when you sit in the chair.
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04-15-2015, 03:36 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 25' Tradewind
Metro Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,524
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I wonder what happened to the original boat?
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