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09-12-2013, 01:27 PM
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Rivet Master  Commercial Member
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,347
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Is this the oldest combination?
I have customers that have owned their Airstreams for more than 30 years but this is the only one I know of that has has the trailer and tow vehicle for 30 years.
The owner is retired now but was a professional landscape photographer. In the van they carried 2 enduro motorcyles and a Zodiac boat and Motor. They traveled extensively with this comination all over North America. Much of it on steep twisty back roads looking for the perfect shot. He cannot remember how many times the odometer has turned over
The van is a 1981 7200 GVWR GM with a 350 Engine with 3.73 gears and a 3 speed automatic with a lock up torque convertor. The Airstream is a 1983 31'. Both are meticulously maintained and are still in excellent condition.
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09-12-2013, 02:06 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
St. Catharines
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Join Date: Aug 2002
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That rig is amazing. Everything looks brand new. I like the matching blue strips.
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09-12-2013, 03:13 PM
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Site Team
1974 31' Sovereign
Ottawa
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Join Date: May 2008
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Thanks for sharing that, Andrew, truly amazing.
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09-12-2013, 03:47 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
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Join Date: Jan 2010
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Yep, amazing. They have been in some kind of time warp!!!
Lucky them
Lucky you
Lucky us
Thanks for sharing, it is inspiring to saythe least.
John
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09-12-2013, 03:57 PM
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begorragirl
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Denville
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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My dad had a similar van, same year, he did van camping with it. My mom felt trailer was better. 
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09-12-2013, 04:07 PM
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1968 17' Caravel
Battle Ground
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Join Date: Dec 2002
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I've been feeling pretty tired of our old van lately, but this makes me want to keep it another 20 years (just to tie them)
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09-12-2013, 04:34 PM
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Rivet Master
1981 31' Excella II
New Market
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Join Date: Sep 2011
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That is the exact same trailer that I have. My 81 looks pretty good but no where near that good.
Perry
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Originally Posted by Andrew T
I have customers that have owned their Airstreams for more than 30 years but this is the only one I know of that has has the trailer and tow vehicle for 30 years.
The owner is retired now but was a professional landscape photographer. In the van they carried 2 enduro motorcyles and a Zodiac boat and Motor. They traveled extensively with this comination all over North America. Much of it on steep twisty back roads looking for the perfect shot. He cannot remember how many times the odometer has turned over
The van is a 1981 7200 GVWR GM with a 350 Engine with 3.73 gears and a 3 speed automatic with a lock up torque convertor. The Airstream is a 1983 31'. Both are meticulously maintained and are still in excellent condition.
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09-12-2013, 06:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1984 34' International
Toronto
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Join Date: Jul 2012
Posts: 1,499
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What an awesome rig. And what an awesome job.
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09-12-2013, 06:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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Fantastic!
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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09-12-2013, 06:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
1995 34' Excella
Lynchburg
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,226
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Now if that doesn't make you smile nothing will. Thanks for sharing Andy. Wow. Just think about what they have seen.
Dan
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09-23-2013, 08:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 25' Flying Cloud
Cat City
, California
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 854
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Cool. I don't see many vans as TV anymore. They really are practical considering what you can carry and how easy it is to access. What a nice rig that is!
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09-24-2013, 06:30 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
2019 27' Tommy Bahama
London
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,347
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In many ways they make a lot of sence, compared to an SUV they usually have a lower center of gravity and less rear overhang.
Andrew T
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