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07-16-2010, 06:02 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1976 25' Tradewind
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 19
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Today is the day!
Hi All,
Been a member and owner of a 1976 Land Yacht 25' for over 2 years.
This site has been invaluable! When I was looking to buy, reading all the posts helped me to be patient and not buy the first trailer I saw. I ended up finding our trailer at a good price in great shape and less than 5 miles from my house! So thanks already!
As you all know life happens and I am finally able to start fixing the old gal up! Today our adventure begins and she will be pulled out of storage for her first wash.
I'm very excited to finally use some of the great information I have found on this site!!! 
Sincerely,
Duff
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07-16-2010, 06:15 PM
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New Member
1972 25' Tradewind
Hammond
, Louisiana
Join Date: Sep 2009
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJCJ 76 AIR
Hi All,
Been a member and owner of a 1976 Land Yacht 25' for over 2 years.
This site has been invaluable! When I was looking to buy, reading all the posts helped me to be patient and not buy the first trailer I saw. I ended up finding our trailer at a good price in great shape and less than 5 miles from my house! So thanks already!
As you all know life happens and I am finally able to start fixing the old gal up! Today our adventure begins and she will be pulled out of storage for her first wash.
I'm very excited to finally use some of the great information I have found on this site!!!
Sincerely,
Duff |
Have fun on your new adventure, we are still waiting on ours.. but we are very very close!
Janie Q
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07-16-2010, 08:26 PM
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Rivet Master 
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,012
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Congratulations!
Duff, Welcome to the forums family! We NEED pictures.... lots of them as you go thru the new baby and get it all spruced up to camp! Let us hear from you often. Also don't forget to tell us where you go and what you see when you get it on the road again. Happy Trails, Ed
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07-16-2010, 11:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 19
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Thanks for the welcome Janie & Ed,
Got her home and bathed her enough to get the dust off. Then I started making a list of things to fix. List keeps getting bigger and bigger! Why did I want to do this again? 
Will remember to take and post pics as I go.
Duff
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07-17-2010, 12:04 AM
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Vintage Kin Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DJCJ 76 AIR
..Then I started making a list of things to fix. List keeps getting bigger and bigger! Why did I want to do this again?
Duff |
Common tasks and phrases of vintage trailer owners across the land...
Good to hear that your reno process is beginning. Keep us posted on your efforts.
Kevin
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07-17-2010, 12:12 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: 13,123
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Greetings from the Florida Panhandle
Welcome to the Forums. We're glad to have you with us.
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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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07-17-2010, 01:34 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 19
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Hi All,
Added some images under my profile. No images of the middle bunk area, as it is full of supplies like insulation, removed light and vent covers, manuals, misc parts and supplies.
Feeling a little better. Belly pan looks good (no holes/rips). Exterior skins have a few dents and scratches, some loose trim, found one leak from a roof vent (so far) and all windows and seals are working. Interior needs work, with some damage in the bathroom floor (which I knew), but none under kitchen sink, fridge, bunks or gaucho that I can see. Can't think about the frame, axels, tires just yet--my brain is full!
Thanks again for all the info.
Duff
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07-17-2010, 06:23 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1976 25' Tradewind
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 52
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Hey Duff! Welcome!
We have matching '76 Trade Winds...both twin beds/rear bath. 
At least you have gotten around to bringing yours home...mine is still in storage. 
Enjoyed seeing your pics, looks like you got a good one, ready for your love and attention...and your open wallet!
To quote you: "Why did I want to do this again?" 
David
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07-18-2010, 11:03 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 19
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Hi David!
Awesome and you aren't kidding, it adds up fast. We opened the awning and it shredded like paper....add another item on the list! (cha--CHING)
Gotta stay focused and take it one step at a time. (Waterproofing, waterproofing......don't need the cute curtains yet....waterproofing.)
Hope you get to take yours out of storage soon. Would love to see your pics!
Duff
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07-19-2010, 06:15 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 52
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07-19-2010, 11:28 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 19
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R u serious!?
 My trailer is like your trailers ugly, evil step sister!!! (I am not worthy!!)
Your trailer is practically perfect and totally 70's fabulous! A real beauty.
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07-19-2010, 11:37 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 19
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Oh, and my husband wants to know if you want to trade!!?? LMAO!
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07-20-2010, 12:18 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
Dallas
, Texas
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 52
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Hey Duff, thanks...you are too kind.
My TW looks fairly good, but don't kid yourself...I have plenty of work ahead to get it all up to snuff.
I don't have a clue if anything works...didn't check a thing...just saw it and bought it.
We are basically in the same boat, as far as what need to be addressed, and we are both charting unfamiliar territory.
Glad we have this forum to help us find our way.
David
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