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10-12-2021, 01:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1999 30' Excella 1000
Irondale
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 42
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Just Starting in Alabama
I’m in the process of purchasing a 1999 Excella 1000 Classic 31W. My plan is to fix it up and then use it to travel both before and during my retirement. I look forward to meeting some of you and learning from most of you. Cheers!
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10-12-2021, 03:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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Welcome and congratulations on the rig. We’ll expect pictures of the fixing up process.
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10-12-2021, 06:43 PM
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Rivet Master 
2020 23' Flying Cloud
2019 22' Sport
Sebastian
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 1,235
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Congratulations on your find! Welcome to the forum.
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(That man in that tiny can)
(Same man, Bigger can)
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10-12-2021, 06:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Welcome from Colorado, and welcome to the Airstream owner's community. Your 99 Excella will make a very nice and comfortable travel trailer. You will have to go through it with a fine toothed comb and find any problems with the electrical and plumbing systems, make sure all the appliances work, and do a find detailing of the trailer. Also look for evidence of rain water leaks. Get yourself a good hitch and make sure your tow vehicle will handle the trailer safely.
Then hit the road and enjoy travel adventures off the beaten path.
David
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KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun ! 
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10-13-2021, 06:50 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Irondale
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dbj216
Welcome from Colorado, and welcome to the Airstream owner's community. Your 99 Excella will make a very nice and comfortable travel trailer. You will have to go through it with a fine toothed comb and find any problems with the electrical and plumbing systems, make sure all the appliances work, and do a find detailing of the trailer. Also look for evidence of rain water leaks. Get yourself a good hitch and make sure your tow vehicle will handle the trailer safely.
Then hit the road and enjoy travel adventures off the beaten path.
David
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Thank you!
The trailer has been in my sister’s extended family for years. While most of the appliances work, I know I’m going to have to repair/replace the air conditioning and the furnace. There’s little to no rust. There is a leak where a window was removed by my niece’s former husband, but the floor below it seems firm. There some obvious water stains. I’ll be going over it and fixing/updating over the next year.
I appreciate your response and suggestions, and look forward to being a part of the community.
Ben
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10-13-2021, 06:55 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Irondale
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GetawA-S
Congratulations on your find! Welcome to the forum.
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Thank you!
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10-13-2021, 06:57 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Irondale
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin245
Welcome and congratulations on the rig. We’ll expect pictures of the fixing up process.
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Thank you!
Of course. I’m not sure where to post them, so any suggestions would be appreciated.
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10-13-2021, 10:05 AM
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30' 1999 Excella
Kingwood
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 295
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1999 was a good year for Classics...
We've had our 1999 Excella Classic since 2005 and love it! We were recently considering upgrading to a new one but couldn't justify the price since this one is in nearly perfect shape (we store it inside). Doesn't have all the new technology, but I'm retrofitting some (solar) and based on reviews don't want some of the rest (Alde system). Besides, we love our soft-toned oak interior.
We had done a lot of research when buying (used) and determined this was a good model year for minimal problems.
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10-13-2021, 11:54 AM
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Everyday is a GIFT !!
2015 30' Classic
Collins
, Mississippi
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 3,017
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Hey welcome and you are gonna love your new project. The travel adventure and meeting new folks is always fun.
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10-13-2021, 06:47 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Irondale
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tin Diesel
We've had our 1999 Excella Classic since 2005 and love it! We were recently considering upgrading to a new one but couldn't justify the price since this one is in nearly perfect shape (we store it inside). Doesn't have all the new technology, but I'm retrofitting some (solar) and based on reviews don't want some of the rest (Alde system). Besides, we love our soft-toned oak interior.
We had done a lot of research when buying (used) and determined this was a good model year for minimal problems.
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Nice!
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10-13-2021, 06:48 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Irondale
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nelson428
Hey welcome and you are gonna love your new project. The travel adventure and meeting new folks is always fun.
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Thank you! I’m looking forward to the adventure.
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11-07-2021, 06:50 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Irondale
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 42
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kevin245
Welcome and congratulations on the rig. We’ll expect pictures of the fixing up process.
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Here is the exterior as it sits.
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11-22-2021, 07:24 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 30' Excella 1000
Irondale
, Alabama
Join Date: Oct 2021
Posts: 42
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Just got her home yesterday.
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11-22-2021, 05:52 PM
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Rivet Master
1986 34' Limited
1975 27' Overlander
1969 21' Globetrotter
Conifer
, Colorado
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 8,319
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Glad to hear you made it safely. Now let the fun begin. These Forums can help with any questions you may have.
David
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WBCCI #8607 VAC Region 11
KnowledgeBase trailer renovation threads: 69 Globetrotter, 76 Sovereign, 75 Overlander, 66 Trade Wind Such fun !
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11-22-2021, 06:42 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1988 34' Limited
Mobile
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 144
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Very nice and good luck with the renovations!!!
The link below is start to finish the year long renovation we did on our '88 Limited.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/U9W7uXqtweLSCJ8HA
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11-22-2021, 08:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
West Lake Hills
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,643
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tin Diesel
Doesn’t have all the new technology,...
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Sometimes technology is not your friend. I envy the folks with manual patio awnings, for example.
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