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Posted By maggieairstream

They almost look like an Airstream inside. But...

They almost look like an Airstream inside. But they also carry the high price of an Airstream. I really like them. Is there anything better about a Bigfoot than an Airstream?

Maybe the outside...

Forum: Tow Vehicles

02-26-2008, 04:28 PM

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Posted By maggieairstream

I have decided not to overtax my F-150 truck. I...

I have decided not to overtax my F-150 truck. I want it to last a long time. If I get something weighing under 6,000 pounds, then I would be pulling no more than 7,500, 2,000 under what the truck...

Forum: Tow Vehicles

02-26-2008, 01:10 PM

Replies: 22

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Posted By maggieairstream

Where are you seeing these 25 to 29 foot...

Where are you seeing these 25 to 29 foot Airstreams at $12,000? I would like to buy a 25 foot one manufactured in the '90s I think. They would have to weigh no more than 5,500 or so pounds though. ...

Forum: Tow Vehicles

02-25-2008, 10:36 PM

Replies: 22

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Posted By maggieairstream

A few years ago, I was looking for a truck to...

A few years ago, I was looking for a truck to pull my 31' Excella Airstream. Well, I sold my beautiful Airstream (named Maggie) for $7,500.00 cash to the first person who looked at her. I was...

Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing

09-23-2005, 03:47 PM

Replies: 10

Please advise on polishing 1979 Excella

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Posted By maggieairstream

These pictures look great! If I had $10,000 I...

These pictures look great! If I had $10,000 I would just put that with another $5,000 and get a newer unit.

Although I'm not a fanatic about polishing, I don't mind doing a little each weekend...

Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing

09-23-2005, 01:24 PM

Replies: 10

Please advise on polishing 1979 Excella

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Posted By maggieairstream

I may paint the top. I will drive up to the...

I may paint the top.

I will drive up to the ralley at McKinney and talk to you there. I don't have a truck to tow my Airstream yet so I can't bring it with me. I intend to first restore the...

Forum: Cleaning, Stripping & Polishing

09-23-2005, 10:58 AM

Replies: 10

Please advise on polishing 1979 Excella

Views: 2,410

Posted By maggieairstream

Please advise on polishing 1979 Excella

I have a 1979 Airstream Excella. I think it looks fine but I am a full-timer and the campground's owner suggested I needed to polish it. I live amonst $300,000 motorhomes and other less expensive RVs...

Forum: Tow Vehicles

09-03-2004, 08:27 AM

Replies: 22

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Posted By maggieairstream

Thanks you all of your help! There is sure a...

Thanks you all of your help!

There is sure a lot I need to learn. And I will take my time. I don't have to move for another 3 years (that's when I want to move). I may buy a truck before that...

Forum: Tow Vehicles

09-02-2004, 07:47 PM

Replies: 22

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Posted By maggieairstream

Kevin, Thanks for that detailed reply. The...

Kevin,

Thanks for that detailed reply. The only question left is: Are you saying it would be easier to get a quality Suburban for the $10,000 price? I may have misunderstood.

Forum: Tow Vehicles

09-02-2004, 04:18 PM

Replies: 22

Views: 3,578

Posted By maggieairstream

Kevin, Thanks for the information. I...

Kevin,

Thanks for the information. I actually prefer a pick-up truck over a Suburban. There's just something about them that appeals to me. I love the idea of owning and driving a big truck. I...

Forum: Tow Vehicles

09-02-2004, 12:24 PM

Replies: 22

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Posted By maggieairstream

Price and Year of a reliable Tow Truck

I have a 31-ft., 1979 Excella Airstream trailer (8,000 lbs.)

I have been looking for a tow truck but don't have a great deal of money and don't want to buy with credit.

I went to Atlanta Auto...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

07-23-2003, 02:17 PM

Replies: 21

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Posted By maggieairstream

This is so exciting! I found the dealer here in...

This is so exciting! I found the dealer here in Atlanta. They are just getting started, 1 mechanic, and still stocking up. They have a lot of different Airstream models. I will get to go look at...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

07-23-2003, 10:21 AM

Replies: 21

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Posted By maggieairstream

Thanks for this information. It's been raining...

Thanks for this information. It's been raining so much for the past several months that I might not be able to see where the water is coming in from. I wanted to finally do a hose test to ascertain...

Forum: Our Community

07-22-2003, 09:27 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 8,640

Posted By maggieairstream

I guess I'm doomed. The only place around is the...

I guess I'm doomed. The only place around is the brick laundry room. I might as well stay in the Airstream or if I have enough time, I can drive myself and my two cats to my office and stay in a...

Forum: Our Community

07-21-2003, 08:41 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 8,640

Posted By maggieairstream

I've always known not to be on the phone when...

I've always known not to be on the phone when it's lightning. Have you ever heard Daniel Brinkley's story? He was on the phone when lightning struck the phone. He hit the ceiling. His shoes were...

Forum: Our Community

07-19-2003, 03:14 PM

Replies: 21

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Posted By maggieairstream

Thanks for all the reassurances about lightening....

Thanks for all the reassurances about lightening. The lightening was so bad the other night that I was afraid to go outside and do something about my awning. I don't think it was slanted enough. ...

Forum: Our Community

07-18-2003, 09:34 AM

Replies: 21

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Posted By maggieairstream

Safe from Lightning in an Airstream?

We have recently been having storms here in Atlanta that are akin to science fiction, one lightning strike after another, and rolling thunder that just goes on and on.

This is what I copied from a...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

02-06-2003, 10:39 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 4,286

Posted By maggieairstream

I also love the looks of my older trailer. The...

I also love the looks of my older trailer. The interior is so beautiful. Over the couch area is a yellow ceiling area, and white roll-up overhead sheves. I am getting a beautiful light golden...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

02-05-2003, 08:17 PM

Replies: 21

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Posted By maggieairstream

Keven, Thanks for the encouragement! ...

Keven,

Thanks for the encouragement!

I'm afraid I've run out of money and time (almost a month at the dealership). The service manager says he feels the leak has been sealed. I am going to be...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

02-05-2003, 11:59 AM

Replies: 21

Views: 4,286

Posted By maggieairstream

I went by the installers this morning to discuss...

I went by the installers this morning to discuss the underlayment.

They already have ordered and now have the big roll there of vinyl I have paid for. I'm going ahead with this. He said the...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

02-04-2003, 07:25 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 4,286

Posted By maggieairstream

The installers have already come out to the...

The installers have already come out to the dealership's service dept. and installed the vinyl under the toilet. The service department had to take the toilet out so the vinyl could be installed...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

02-04-2003, 04:10 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 4,286

Posted By maggieairstream

I am prepared to put in an RV refrigerator when I...

I am prepared to put in an RV refrigerator when I get on the road. I would rather spend money on my Airstream and continue to live in a $475/month park with all utilities while I apply that extra...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

02-04-2003, 01:59 PM

Replies: 21

Views: 4,286

Posted By maggieairstream

I wondered how much a new one was. I thought it...

I wondered how much a new one was. I thought it was about that

I know a lot of you men (maybe a few women?) are doing a lot of the restoration yourselves, but I don't think I would know how to...

Forum: Interior Restoration Forum

02-04-2003, 12:10 PM

Replies: 21