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11-20-2006, 10:19 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1964 24' Tradewind
Regina
, Sask.
Join Date: Nov 2006
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New member from Canada
Hello to all I have followed the site for some time, very interesting. Having camped in all manner of units over many years it was finally time to aquire what I really wanted. Seems the vintage route is an affordable way to go.
Bought this one July 05 added a new battery,water,propane, checked tires and bearings, went camping Sept. long weekend. All systems were a go. Purchased a Honda EU 2000 and an lcd tv in the spring for boondocking.
Did 2 weeks and 3 long weekends this summer, fishing trip up north in Sept.
Fresh water tank started to leak, stuff happens.
have pics could post later Thanks for listening
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11-20-2006, 10:25 PM
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Rivet Master 
Currently Looking...
Florissant
, USA
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 5,083
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Greetings to the home of Georges St. Pierre!
Lucky you...you can camp in yours  Welcome to the forums where you will have no shortage of answers from everyone who is willing to help.
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11-20-2006, 10:28 PM
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2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
2012 23' FB Flying Cloud
2005 25' Safari
Santa Rosa Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 13,159
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Welcome to the Forums. Sounds like you're having fun with the old guy.
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11-20-2006, 10:34 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1964 24' Tradewind
Regina
, Sask.
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 14
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Glad to be aboard Thanks
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11-20-2006, 11:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Placerville
, California
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,328
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A winter project for you...replacing that tank. Come spring you will be good to catch the big ones again. At best you can do your tank INSIDE your trailer with HEAT.
Neil.
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Kirk Creek, Big Sur, Ca. coast.
1966 Trade Wind
1971 Buick Centurion convertible
455 cid
1969 Oldsmobile Ninety Eight
455 cid
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11-20-2006, 11:58 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
West of Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 6,699
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Welcome Fishnstream,
With a name like that I know of at least two flyfishers who will probably respond to your post.
Congratulations on your "new to you" trailer, good luck on your repair, that's a bummer. But that's also a part of vintage A/S ownership. I know, because I own one too, and have spent today finishing up my water heater replacement. Why do plumbing problems always take 5 times as long as you think they will?
You have found a super site here for friendly (Mostly  ) people with lots of good ideas (mostly) and lots of experience. (Definately)
I'll look forward to seeing you here in the future.
Dave
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11-21-2006, 12:07 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
Roblin
, MB.
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 113
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Welcome
Welcome from Roblin, MB.
Congratulations on your purchase
Have you tried your hand at Lake of the Prairies yet? Lots of Pickerill and grand camping spots.
You were indeed fortunate to only have trouble with a water tank. Should not be a large job getting that straightened away this winter.
Look forward to seeing some pictures!
Bob
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11-21-2006, 07:15 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2006 19' International CCD
Calgary
, Alberta
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 187
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Welcome aboard from Calgary!
Congrats on the trailer and glad to see you had some good use this summer.
You'll be the most popular tailgater at the rider games next year with that rig!
enjoy,
b.
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11-21-2006, 12:38 PM
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Rivet Master
1951 21' Flying Cloud
1960 24' Tradewind
West Coast
, BC
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,790
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Fishnstream - welcome. Glad to see some Saskatchewan silver out and about. I have a friend in Moose Jaw who found a one owner mid sixties 18 footer last summer that he's thinking of acquiring if he can convince the owner to sell. It's in pretty decent shape like yours, has been well loved and seldom used. I remember seeing quite a few Airstreams sitting beside barns in my SK travels in the 70's and 80's.
Barry
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11-21-2006, 03:21 PM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Originally Posted by Fishnstream
Hello to all I have followed the site for some time, very interesting. Having camped in all manner of units over many years it was finally time to aquire what I really wanted. Seems the vintage route is an affordable way to go.
Bought this one July 05 added a new battery,water,propane, checked tires and bearings, went camping Sept. long weekend. All systems were a go. Purchased a Honda EU 2000 and an lcd tv in the spring for boondocking.
Did 2 weeks and 3 long weekends this summer, fishing trip up north in Sept.
Fresh water tank started to leak, stuff happens.
have pics could post later Thanks for listening
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Very nice. Welcome to the fun! 
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11-21-2006, 06:02 PM
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Rivet Master
1972 25' Tradewind
North Vancouver
, British Columbia
Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,421
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Welcome to the forum! I spent time getting some of my university education in Saskatoon and some grade school in Yorkton! Loved the prairies except for winter. I don't like winter. 
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North Vancouver, BC
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