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Mike Leary · 06-03-2012, 06:44 PM

I second (or third) that. Barth made some very solid coaches and the owners are just as strange as us. We sure don't see many out west, but they always get my attention.

ScrapIrony-2 · 06-04-2012, 12:15 AM

Yeah, well, some folks think I'm strange for using my Trailer Trash Queen title as shameless self-promotion...and they would be correct...I've got a $1 tiara(actually 2), a baton thingie that has finally quit blinking when I hit a bump, a silver thingie I never did figure out, a tootsie roll pop 'bouquet' working on its fourth rubber band, and an attitude befitting the royalty I am...yet there are those who would consider me strange...peasants come to mind, even though I be one...but I got class, flamingo ear rings that double as table cloth weights, a large supply of 16 ounce cups that...uhm...enhance my otherwise unremarkable bosom profile, a pair of fuzzy slippers in an appropriate shade of pink, and a shameless sense of politics that could have landed me in DC(my upstanding morals wouldn't allow me to stoop so low...or it could be bad knees...)...but, yes, there ARE those who would decry my status and accuse me of being different...I suspect that some of them own Airstreams, Barthmobiles, and those hideous fiberglass things...Lordy!!!it's hard to maintain nobility when you ain't got none. Until you have basked in the shade of a pink and white parasol, whilst sitting in a reclaimed recliner, brandishing a cheap beer in the middle of the desert, you haven't found a complete life...of course, that's only my opinion, but it's the only one that counts, and, as usual, it is correct...

ScrapIrony-2 · 06-04-2012, 12:18 AM

OH!!!yeah, modesty is a fault, and I have none...

Mike Leary · 06-04-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by ScrapIrony-2

Until you have basked in the shade of a pink and white parasol, whilst sitting in a reclaimed recliner, brandishing a cheap beer in the middle of the desert, you haven't found a complete life...

You are hereby quoted, and I agree!

Kota · 06-04-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by N2XBW

I'm still looking for a "modern" (94-95) Airstream Classic Motor Home. Also looking at some nice used Barths. Would I still be welcome here if I ended up with a Barth? Are they considered "kin" to the Airstreams?

I'm very very pleased with my 95. Keep up the search! It worth the effort.

What's a "Barth"! Is that like worshing your hands?

ScrapIrony-2 · 06-04-2012, 08:45 PM

Google Barth, and prepare for an education...a worthwhile venture.

N2XBW · 07-08-2012, 04:14 PM

TALK TO ME!

OK gang, I found another one! This time it's a '95 360 Diesel Pusher Classic. It's on EBay as: 1995 Airstream Diesel Pusher 1995 Airstream Diesel Pusher | eBay

Take a look and tell me what y'all be thinkin'. The owner assures me that the marred look on the front is a reflection. He has yet to forward me a clear photo of the front, but promised to do so.
If you have experience with this era of diesel pusher, please share your experiences. I've had a gas classic, but never a diesel and never a pusher.

TALK TO ME!

Waipio Rim · 07-08-2012, 04:21 PM

No experience here, but I am surprised that nobody has hit the "buy it now" button on this one yet.

Aage · 07-08-2012, 04:29 PM

The photo of the nose looks like a crappy repair job. I hope it is a bad photo!

Kota · 07-08-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by N2XBW

TALK TO ME!

OK gang, I found another one! This time it's a '95 360 Diesel Pusher Classic. It's on EBay as: 1995 Airstream Diesel Pusher 1995 Airstream Diesel Pusher | eBay

Take a look and tell me what y'all be thinkin'. The owner assures me that the marred look on the front is a reflection. He has yet to forward me a clear photo of the front, but promised to do so.
If you have experience with this era of diesel pusher, please share your experiences. I've had a gas classic, but never a diesel and never a pusher.

TALK TO ME!

I think it's a reflection. I'd get a better photo.

N2XBW · 07-08-2012, 06:11 PM

Thanks, more photo are promised tonight or tomorrow. Does anyone have any advice about this particular engine and tranny combo? "Cummins 230 Turbo Diesel Pusher motor and a Allison 6 speed transmission."

Kota · 07-08-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by N2XBW

Thanks, more photo are promised tonight or tomorrow. Does anyone have any advice about this particular engine and tranny combo? "Cummins 230 Turbo Diesel Pusher motor and a Allison 6 speed transmission."

I really like mine. It starts and runs beautifully. Quiet and smooth with adequate power but not a hot rod. I get an average of 13 mpg driving 65. I put a Banks Powerpack on it which really wakes up the engine. I Posted a thread on the installation in the mechanics corner forum. If well cared for and maintained the rig should go 500,000 miles. If neglected and abused it could become very expensive to fix. I would have an experienced diesel mechanic check it out before purchase.

N2XBW · 07-10-2012, 10:43 AM

Photos of the '95 360 Pusher here:
https://skydrive.live.com/?sc=photos...1137&sc=photos

You will note that there IS a dent on the hood, and the AIRSTREAM decal needs replacing. The seller (his son, actually) told me that the spring is bad on the short road side front awning, but I'm guessing Zip-Dee will have the correct part(s).

I am about to pull the trigger on this one. Let me know if you have any major reservations.

Is there anyone in the Pittsburgh, PA area who would like to look this over with me?

Kota · 07-10-2012, 10:54 AM

Pic not working.

N2XBW · 07-10-2012, 12:17 PM

https://skydrive.live.com/?sc=photos...1136&sc=photos

Aage · 07-11-2012, 07:47 AM

"This item might have been deleted, expired, or you might not have permission to access it. Contact the owner of this item for more information. More info"

In other words, no photo there, dude.

N2XBW · 07-13-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Aage

"This item might have been deleted, expired, or you might not have permission to access it. Contact the owner of this item for more information. More info"

In other words, no photo there, dude.

Sorry, Frank. It works for me but I don't know what the problem in sharing might be.
-JW

**DKB_SATX** · 07-13-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by N2XBW

Sorry, Frank. It works for me but I don't know what the problem in sharing might be.
-JW

Probably the permissions on the file or folder (or both) in your "skydrive" are set not to allow other people to see the file. It might be called "Sharing" or "Permissions" or something similar, I'm not a skydrive user so I'm not sure of the details.

N2XBW · 07-14-2012, 02:34 PM

In the next 2 or 3 days we will be the prowd owners of a 1995 Classic 360 Diesel pusher. We're ba-a-a-a-a-ck!

~( :-[o) D'oh!

N2XBW · 07-17-2012, 10:55 AM

DID NOT BUY!
The diesel pusher '95 Classic 360 we were ready to buy just had too many "minor" problems. These included sagging ceiling vinyl, two floor soft spots, one window ready to fall out of the frame, much broken plastic trim, dents, upholstery in rough condition. items missing.
Otherwise a good runner with only 39K miles, but wife stated flat NO THANK YOU at $29K plus delivery. I gave them substantially more than the agreed upon delivery fee, and told them to take it home. 1995 Airstream Diesel Pusher 1995 Airstream Diesel Pusher | eBay.

If you are a patient craftsman looking for a project, this may be the one for you. I believe the owner, located just north of Pittsburgh, is motivated.
It is perfectly usable as is, but there were too many "fix-it" items to suite me and my patience level.