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08-28-2024, 02:19 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
Huntsville
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Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 13
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Vinnie's of the East Coast?
I've heard many good things from many people about Vinnie's in Northern California. Looking for someone similar on the East Coast.
We have water penetration in the rear of the trailer. Need to identify and fix the leak, remove interior components to replace floor coverings, and put it all back together.
Looking for a shop that does excellent work, is honest and fairly priced. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance!
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08-28-2024, 02:30 PM
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Rivet Master 
2015 20' Flying Cloud
Kingsport
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,326
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Vinnie's in Florida? The factory in Ohio? Colonial Airstream?
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08-28-2024, 03:50 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Fort Worth
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 815
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sam R
I've heard many good things from many people about Vinnie's in Northern California. Looking for someone similar on the East Coast.
We have water penetration in the rear of the trailer. Need to identify and fix the leak, remove interior components to replace floor coverings, and put it all back together.
Looking for a shop that does excellent work, is honest and fairly priced. Any suggestions welcome. Thanks in advance!
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Check with Vinnie's as they have limited services in FL. I know for certain that they don't do front end separation repairs there.
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08-29-2024, 05:52 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2020 16' Caravel
Westfield
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 29
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Ronnie Dennis, Airstream Nuts & Bolts, Alabama.
https://airstreamnutsandbolts.com/
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08-29-2024, 07:46 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Huntsville
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 13
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This is great, much appreciated. Thanks!
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08-29-2024, 07:47 AM
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1 Rivet Member
Huntsville
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 13
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Thanks for all of the responses so far. This is great, much appreciated.
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08-29-2024, 09:05 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2018 27' Globetrotter
Colts Neck
, New Jersey
Join Date: Nov 2014
Posts: 84
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Colonial is not at all inexpensive!
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08-29-2024, 09:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2024 30' Classic
North Andover
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 28
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We used Vinnies in Fl for the ceramic coating. They are limited in certain projects. Reach out to them. When you call you will talk to someone in the Ca. Shop. They do the scheduling.
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08-29-2024, 09:15 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 1
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Vintage Basecamp in Crestwood, Ky. (Just outside of Louisville). Vintage is awesome and do more than just remodel. Vinnies in Tallahassee has been great as well.
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08-29-2024, 09:36 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2021 25' Globetrotter
Kinnelon
, New Jersey
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 181
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Ronnie's in Alabama
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08-29-2024, 12:59 PM
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Rivet Master 
2021 30' Flying Cloud
Airstream - Other
Airstream - Other
Lady Lake
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2018
Posts: 1,256
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Vinnies
Vinnie is a great tech and person. I wish he was on the East Coast but unfortunately I believe the Florida location is mostly ceramic treatment and if scheduled quality dent repairs.
I would consider making an appointment at the factory in Jackson Center
I think Ronnie is VERY booked up deep into generator installs and Victron upgrades vs body damage and leaks.
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08-29-2024, 02:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2018 16' Sport
Charlotte
, Vermont
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 699
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Speaking from experience, if you haven't already, I suggest you pull up the flooring so the sub floor can start to dry. Otherwise the vinyl or whatever will just hold in water. I ripped up my vinyl early and the subfloor is drying. Have to repair a spot but could have been worse. There was dampness under a large area of the vinyl.
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2010 F-150, 5.4l, V8, 3.55; Bramble: 2018 Bambi Sport 16
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08-30-2024, 08:48 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 27' International FB
Petaluma
, California
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 1,415
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Hi Sam, Echoing Farafield, not sure what trailer you have but you might want to start the drying process now. Here's a detailed thread on how I (and others) have tackled the rear trailer water incursion problem. Fortunately for me, the wood was not too far gone whne I treated it. It's been fine going on 10+ years now. https://www.airforums.com/forums/f39...ml#post1262866
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09-01-2024, 06:18 PM
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1 Rivet Member
Huntsville
, Ontario
Join Date: Oct 2022
Posts: 13
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All of this has been great, thank you!
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09-02-2024, 10:21 AM
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19’ Bambi Flying Cloud
2017 19' Flying Cloud
Airstream Coach - Other
Husqvarnia
, Husqvarnia
Join Date: Feb 2024
Posts: 526
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I keep a running list of airstream repair businesses that have been highly recommended (by people I know personally, or other members of this forum, etc.) It consists of shops sprinkled around the USA. I have no first hand experience with any of them - - I keep the list in case we need service while travelling around the country.
One shop not mentioned yet that is up closer to where you are in Ontario, is:
Colin Hyde Trailer Restorations
63 Trade Rd
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-566-4400
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09-03-2024, 01:21 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2024 30' Classic
North Andover
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 28
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Could you share that list? Possibly a picture of it ?
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09-03-2024, 10:03 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2023 25' International
Garden City
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 311
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Hi Sam
Have you seen this thread? I supposed coming from Canada, you might as well just go to JC, but its always good to have options, right? Hope this helps and Good luck to you!
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f42...ml#post2751962
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2019 F250 XLT 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel
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09-04-2024, 02:44 PM
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19’ Bambi Flying Cloud
2017 19' Flying Cloud
Airstream Coach - Other
Husqvarnia
, Husqvarnia
Join Date: Feb 2024
Posts: 526
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Quote:
Originally Posted by c3man
Could you share that list? Possibly a picture of it ?
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Before sharing the list, I need to do a little “curating” first. It is not yet well-organized - - it’s just a pile of electronic notes I’ve jotted down.
I will try to get it organized and posted soon.
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09-04-2024, 05:28 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2020 25' Globetrotter
2016 22' Sport
Lecanto
, Florida
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 19
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leak repair
southland airstream in north atlanta, rebiult my rear end cap after large tree limb fell on my globe trotter.
excelent job no leaks 2 years later,
have used them for other repairs always a great experiance. i live in florida and am willing to travel for their work.
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09-05-2024, 08:12 AM
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1 Rivet Member
EDEN
, NY
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 5
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P&S Trailer
Highly recommend talking to Kevin Ruth at P&S Trailer in Helena OH. Pandstrailerservice.com. They did a lot of work on my 1995 Excella: replaced front lower panel and window, front end separation,
new AC and water heater, and polish. Great to work with and fair price. They do a lot of work and even have an arrangement to buy shells from airstream and then build out custom trailers.
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