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11-11-2015, 07:36 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
1966 26' Overlander
2012 28' Flying Cloud
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 150
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Pickin' Her Up Sat.
This Saturday we're headed up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to pick up the '66 Overlander that we've wanted for 5 years. i've been talking with the PO for 5 years. Each year asking if he's ready and finally this Fall he announced yes. We'll have a ton of questions so get ready.
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11-11-2015, 09:56 AM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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How exciting! Congratulations, and best of luck.
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Rocinante Piccolo is our new-to-us 2016 Interstate Lounge 3500 EXT
(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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11-11-2015, 02:19 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 17' Caravel
Oak Creek
, Colorado
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,560
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A new Airstream and a trip to the U.P. you can't beat that.
Congratulations!
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11-11-2015, 02:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
2012 28' Flying Cloud
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 150
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We really enjoyed our previous trip up when we did the final inspection. The PO's have a beautiful home right on the Bay just south of Escanaba with beach house and all. We will make a weekend of it. Although I can't wait to get the trailer home and get started on it. Between the Overlander and the 1972 Shasta that I'm doing a skin off restoration on, I'll have my winter full.
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11-11-2015, 03:58 PM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,210
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Very nice. Here's hoping you have some covered, heated, storage for those babies so you can keep working thru the winter.
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Rocinante Piccolo is our new-to-us 2016 Interstate Lounge 3500 EXT
(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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11-11-2015, 04:34 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2021 27' International
Fredericksburg
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 239
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Congrats!!!! Make sure you post some pictures.
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11-11-2015, 06:09 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
2012 28' Flying Cloud
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 150
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Barns yes. Heat no. But I do have a torpedo heater that should help.
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11-12-2015, 10:33 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Taos
, New Mexico
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 566
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Enjoy! That should really be a beauty
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11-12-2015, 10:36 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 26' Flying Cloud
2016 25' Flying Cloud
1997 21' Excella
Full-Time
, Full-Time
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 281
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I'm in Michigan and winds gusting to 60mph. Weather advisory through Friday and snow flurries on Friday. Check your weather before heading out. Be careful and safe travels. And congratulations !
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2016 RAM 2500 6.7L Cummins, 4WD, Crew, Rear Air
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11-12-2015, 11:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 26' Overlander
Western
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,468
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChuckZ
....We'll have a ton of questions so get ready.
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Overlander is a great choice.
Are the brakes, lights, wheels and tires all in good shape -- or are you well versed on the challenges of a "recovery mission". If not, I highly recommend beginning your questions before you move her.
There are some funny and scary recovery stories floating around here.
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11-12-2015, 02:26 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 30' International
FREDERICK
, Maryland
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 539
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We want some pictures!
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11-13-2015, 06:06 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
2012 28' Flying Cloud
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 150
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[QUOTE=65CV;1709511]Overlander is a great choice.
Are the brakes, lights, wheels and tires all in good shape
All the running gear looked to be OK when we inspected last month. PO has camped in it twice in the last few months. Pulled it from MI UP to lower MI. But your warning is a valid one. This is our 3rd trailer. One vintage and one 2012. No matter how many times I pull a trailer I still get flop sweats. I'll let you know on Sunday afternoon.
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11-13-2015, 06:53 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
2012 28' Flying Cloud
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 150
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These are pics from our recent inspection visit.
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11-13-2015, 06:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Flying Cloud
Durango
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: 1975 25' Tradewind
Posts: 3,491
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What's there to fix - looks fantastic !
Sent from my iPhone using Airstream Forums
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1956 Flying Cloud
Founder :
Four Corners Unit
Albuquerque National Balloon Fiesta
Rally
Vintage Trailer Academy - Formerly the original
restoration rally
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11-13-2015, 07:40 AM
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Rivet Master
1955 22' Safari
Laredo
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,342
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Paint the water heater door silver and you are ready to camp :-)
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11-13-2015, 04:31 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 152
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Tub envy!!! Wish they still made those!
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11-13-2015, 07:45 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
2012 28' Flying Cloud
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 150
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BambiTex
Paint the water heater door silver and you are ready to camp :-)
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The PO replaced the water heater this past summer and couldn't find a silver cover for it. We need a new fan in the bathroom and I've purchased some new latches for 2 of the cabinets under the beds. The woodwork is in pretty good shape but it does need some love. Fridge isn't working on gas but I'm pretty sure I can get that going. The furnace is a problem but it's original so it's got to go. We're really excited.
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11-16-2015, 08:11 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
2012 28' Flying Cloud
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 150
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We got the '66 Overlander home yesterday afternoon. She's in the driveway for a week or so just to do some odds and ends then it's off to the barn for a long winter's nap.
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11-16-2015, 02:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1965 30' Sovereign
West Allis
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 70
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Photos look great. A real time capsule worthy of your 5 year pursuit. Enjoy!
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11-16-2015, 04:39 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1966 26' Overlander
2012 28' Flying Cloud
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 150
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Thanks 65. So now the fun begins. All the 110v is working fine but all of a sudden the 12v has taken a dive. The fuses in the trunk panel look fine but I'm thinking the circuit breaker inside is the problem. Anybody know anything about this stuff? I just about enough about electrical to burn the house down.
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