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05-28-2011, 09:43 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 255
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Newbys from Oklahoma w/25' '88 Excella!
We just bought an '88 Excella 25' and are so excited to get started on it. We have tons of questions but will start with just reading the different forums here. One question I have is: Are there any other Airstreamers in Oklahoma? haha...I know there has to be a few, but we don't see them much around here and have looked for several months before we could find one close enough to go look at and buy. I have read about the North Texas AS club and that sounds interesting, but wondered it there were any in Oklahoma? We will start some updating soon (everything is original w/mauve color scheme...Not my taste!) We also are going to attempt to tow with our '07 Chevy Silvarado 1500 w/5.3 V8 with HD trailer towing pkg. but then it only has the 3.23 rear axle. It is GVW at 6,200 lbs.My husband is thinking of changing it to the 3.73...but wondering if that will be enough? Any input would be greatly appreciated!
 Debi & Jim
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05-28-2011, 09:53 AM
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Rivet Master  
Airstream - Other
2016 Interstate Grand Tour Ext
Bosque Farms
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 7,030
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Greetings and welcome to Airforums, divadebi! I'm sure you'll find loads of info here about your Airstream as well as your tow vehicle!
Lynn
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05-28-2011, 01:05 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Vintage Kin Owner
Gonzalez
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 50
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Hope you enjoy it, Did you buy this one down in La.? We are looking for a 25' also, twin beds in the rear. 86-88. Enjoy.
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05-28-2011, 06:50 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1956 26' Cruiser/Overlander
1957 26' Overlander
Alva
, Oklahoma
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 45
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Welcome from Alva, Ok. See if you can find the thread "Hello from Oklahoma"
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IN GOD WE TRUST
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05-29-2011, 10:24 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 255
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Smokeydog
Hope you enjoy it, Did you buy this one down in La.? We are looking for a 25' also, twin beds in the rear. 86-88. Enjoy.
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No, we started to go see one in La. but found one in TX much closer but very similar, maybe not in as good condition, but we are happy with it. Good luck in your search...we have been looking several months...they seem to sell fast in this part of the country so you have to act quickly when you find one! Thanks for commenting,
Debi
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05-29-2011, 10:36 AM
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2 Rivet Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Gonzalez
, Florida
Join Date: Nov 2010
Posts: 50
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Forgot to mention lived in Sapulpa, then returned to Florida. Seems like everyone for sale down here is 30-31'.
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05-29-2011, 10:41 AM
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Moderator
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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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
As far as your tow vehicle goes, I would go ahead and tow with it as is for starters, and see how it does. Then make any changes as you feel are necessary.
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WBCCI #3628 -- AIR #14872 -- TAC #FL-7
2015 FC 25' FB (Lucy) with ProPride
2020 Silverado 2500 (Vivian)
2023 Rivian R1T (Opal)
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05-29-2011, 12:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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There are plenty of 'streamers here in Oklahoma! We are working over here in Altus right now. Welcome to the forums! Bill
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05-29-2011, 12:19 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 27' Overlander
Espanola
, Full Timer
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,753
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Here's you a welcome song....
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05-29-2011, 12:51 PM
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My Grandparents Airstream
2007 28' Safari SE
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2002
Posts: 174
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Welcome!! We are just down 35W in Fort Worth, TX not to far from Ardmore, OK. Glad you are looking for others to ask questions about Airstreams. Lots of good answers on this forum. My 2 cents on your truck is try it and see if it works. No use spending money on something you don't need. I had a 2003 Chevy Avalanche with 373 rear end pulled 2007 25ft. FB fine. gas milage was good for towing. Got a new 2011 Avalanche with Allison 6 speed and 342 rear end. Tows real good gas milage is not good. Worse than 2003 Avalanche. In some ways I wish I had my old one back. I sure like the backup camera and Nav system on the new one.
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WBCCI #6062
International 3rd Vice President
"Airstream the Best trailer ever built."
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05-30-2011, 01:28 PM
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Addicted
1971 27' Overlander
Currently In: Skowhegan
, ME
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 703
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Congrats on the "new" purchase, and welcome to the forums! We "were" from Oklahoma City, but just left to full-time! There are a few from OK, and there are a few different clubs (I'm partial to The Airstreamer's Club, but that's because I'm a member). We tried to get a few rallies together before we moved, but just didn't have a chance to. At any rate, welcome to the forums!
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05-30-2011, 02:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 30' Classic
Derwood
, Maryland
Join Date: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,515
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Welcome - just stay away from the Softball Hail this spring and you will be off to a great start!
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2020 30’ Airstream Classic
**I Love U.S.A.**
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05-31-2011, 09:45 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 255
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Quote:
Originally Posted by exthemius
Congrats on the "new" purchase, and welcome to the forums! We "were" from Oklahoma City, but just left to full-time! There are a few from OK, and there are a few different clubs (I'm partial to The Airstreamer's Club, but that's because I'm a member). We tried to get a few rallies together before we moved, but just didn't have a chance to. At any rate, welcome to the forums!
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Thanks for the comments, and the Walt Disney World trip sounds great...may have to think about that one! Maybe we'll be up for traveling that far by then.
Debi
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05-31-2011, 09:58 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2004 28' Safari
Broomfield
, Colorado
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 37
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It depends if you're a Sooner or a Cowboy. Based on your reply, I will welcome you to the forum.
J/k. Congrats on your "new" airstream and GO POKES!!!
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06-01-2011, 03:57 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 255
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Ah-Oh!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Rush
It depends if you're a Sooner or a Cowboy. Based on your reply, I will welcome you to the forum.
J/k. Congrats on your "new" airstream and GO POKES!!!
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I always cheer for the Cowboys, EXCEPT when they play OU!! Go Big Red!
Sorry...not the answer you were looking for, huh? 
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