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09-11-2015, 07:12 PM
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New Member
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Six Mile
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3
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Hello from SC
Hello all, I'm Andrew from South Carolina. I'm thinking about finding a 60s era Tradewind, and am trying to research them to see if they would suit my needs. One generic question: I'm 6'5" tall. Can I even stand up in these things or should I forget about it? Thanks
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09-11-2015, 07:42 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Hello Andrew, I can't answer your question, but I know where you can probably get a straight answer....come to Alumalina , October 22-25. 125 or so Airstreams, lots of knowledge.
Alumalina Fall 2015, here on the forums.
And welcome aboard, from a fellow South Carolinian.
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WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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09-11-2015, 08:07 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1997 25' Safari
1973 25' Tradewind
Greenville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 384
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Where in SC are you? I am in Greenville area.
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09-12-2015, 03:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Lake Wylie
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 58
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Recon 35, welcome. We're in Lake Wylie, SC. Good luck on your search. If I'm not mistaken the classic that we have on order, the interior height is just a little over 6'4". I don't know what the interior height would be on the one you are searching for. I'm sure that someone will chime in with that information for you.
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WBCCI 21870
2016 Airstream Classic 30'
2015 Ram 2500 Laramie Mega Cab Turbo Diesel 4x4
Vietnam Veteran Army 70 - 71
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09-12-2015, 06:21 AM
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New Member
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Six Mile
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3
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Thanks for the replies. I live in Six Mile, not too far from Clemson University. I've only just begun looking, and thought I'd best see if I can even FIT in one before spending too much time and energy...
Andrew
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09-12-2015, 05:39 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Recon35
Thanks for the replies. I live in Six Mile, not too far from Clemson University. I've only just begun looking, and thought I'd best see if I can even FIT in one before spending too much time and energy...
Andrew
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Come to Alumalina at the Palmetto Cove near Cleveland, SC. Practically in your back yard.
October 22-25.
hey Montanablue, you should come also.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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09-12-2015, 05:41 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Road Dog, come join us also. Big crowd, lots of fun. John
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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09-12-2015, 05:42 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Read somewhere about an NBA player that had the roof raised in his Airstream to accommodate his height.
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Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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09-12-2015, 05:48 PM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
1993 34' Excella
York
, South Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 3,417
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
Read somewhere about an NBA player that had the roof raised in his Airstream to accommodate his height.
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Just goes to show ya, if you got the money, Jackson Center has a plan.
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John
WBCCI #268 Palmetto State Airstream Club 22
Region 3 Past President....come with us, you will like it.
Go often to the house of a friend, for weeds choke the unused path........Emerson
Are you kind?..... Uncle John's Band
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09-12-2015, 07:04 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Just went out and measured our '73. It's exactly 6'5" floor to ceiling down the center-line of the trailer. You'll have to duck to get thru the interior doors and around the air conditioner. Looks like you'll havta duck most of the time.
Jim
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09-15-2015, 04:30 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 30' Classic
2017 30' Classic
Summerville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 188
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Come to Alumalina only if you want to have fun and meet new people.
I will be cooking the Possum bog.
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09-15-2015, 04:50 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2009 25' FB Flying Cloud
1973 31' Sovereign
Mount Angel
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 259
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Try wearing a negative heel shoe. That should give you more room.
(...tee hee hee! Just pulling your leg!)
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09-15-2015, 05:30 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2013 31' Classic
Simpsonville
, South Carolina
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 30
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Just checked the Airstream Document Archives. Only 60's year I can find interior height for is 1969. Listed as 6'- 7" for all models.
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09-16-2015, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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I just had a thought(I know scary) about bed length. Could that be an issue for happy campers 6ft plus?
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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09-16-2015, 11:27 AM
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New Member
Currently Looking...
Six Mile
, South Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3
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I was figuring I would have to somehow modify/replace at least one bed so I would fit...
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09-16-2015, 01:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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at 6'2" I have plenty of 'head room' except right under the bow roof vent.. and AC there is a light hanging beneath. both are around 6'4".
Ours is a 1999, 'wide body'... and 34' long. the bed is 73" long... with a couple more inches to spare at the head.. either way I sleep, I have my feet hang over a bit..or curl up..
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