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04-07-2020, 10:39 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1978 31' Excella 500
Fort Walton Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 16
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Inland RV
Inland RV??? Anyone been able to contact these guys. Ordered and paid for new axles/brakes/hubs etc for my 78 Excella remodel and haven’t been able to get in touch via email/phone/ social media since -ordered March 6- please help if possible
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04-08-2020, 12:59 AM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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The former owner "retired" and sold to an inexperienced new owner, who apparently didn't know what due diligence entailed... and who may have ended up buying a lot of liability and few if any assets.
Who really knows?
If you used a debit or credit card, file for a refund. There might be some consumer protection department in California that.could be of.some help. And of course there are any number of apps which could allow you to find neighboring businesses - they could tell you if the building is still occupied.
I hope the axle just shows up.
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Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present.
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04-08-2020, 01:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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04-08-2020, 08:33 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,849
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Inland is in California and they may not be considered essential and therefore shut down with the stay at home order. Not an excuse for failure to communicate.
Bill
Quote:
Originally Posted by ShinyShanty
Inland RV??? Anyone been able to contact these guys. Ordered and paid for new axles/brakes/hubs etc for my 78 Excella remodel and haven’t been able to get in touch via email/phone/ social media since -ordered March 6- please help if possible
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Bill Kerfoot, WBCCI/VAC/CAC/El Camino Real Unit #5223
Just my personal opinion
1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
https://billbethsblog.blogspot.com/
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04-08-2020, 09:28 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1978 31' Excella 500
Fort Walton Beach
, Florida
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 16
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Update- I went to maps and found a neighbor (Yotamasters) called them and they said that have seen the bay doors open multiple times and they were open when I called Yotamasters. My wife called and a gentleman answered the phone. He took my name and number and invoice number and said when the girls got in he would Give them the message. No one returned my call yet!
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04-09-2020, 08:28 AM
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Vintage Only
1966 26' Overlander
Ramona
, California
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 108
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I suggest you immediately cancel the order and call the credit card bank and request a refund. If you wait too long the window might close.
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1966 Overlander, 1981 Excella II, 1964 Safari (for sale)
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04-09-2020, 09:31 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' International CCD
Westlake Village
, California
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 508
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Very Sorry for your experience...on a lesser value example:
This explains for two months prior tried to purchase factory bearing seals there (as successfully done in the past ).
Must have left 6 Voice messages and 3 emails over a period of 3 weeks..... no response either way.
Finally, found exact same part number factory seals at Out of Doors Mart for 1/2 the price. Also, OoDM folks very knowledgeable & attentive to deal with.
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Relaxing is hard work.
Vantair
2005 25ft International CCD SS
2020 GMC Sierra Denali Diesel 2500 4X4 10 spd 3.43 Int sway/tow controller
1981 Honda Trail CT110 1X0..no sway control
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05-01-2020, 11:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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I went to look at Airstream's website and tried to find Inland RV's contact information.
They are no longer listed on Airstream's website as an Airstream dealer.
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Alan
2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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05-01-2020, 01:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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AW Inland was never a Airstream dealer although he had several old trailers at the lot. Andy was a parts dealer business that was sold a couple of years ago. He was very knowledgeable about the history and vintages. He got a bit cantankerous in the last years before he sold the business to one of his employees.
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Hittenstiehl
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05-01-2020, 01:41 PM
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,095
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Bought some rock guard hinges from Inland this month. Deal went well. Hinges arrived when they said they would.
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05-01-2020, 03:11 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Sunset Valley
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 744
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Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Andy the owner of this site/RV Life and all its affiliates? I truly remember reading it somewhere when Airforums became an RV Life community, which doesn’t seem that long ago. I looked for the thread and can’t seem to find it now, but someone owns this site and by extension RV Life etc...
In my mind it’s him until proven otherwise.
As far as cantankerous goes, I know I’d get a bit spicy having to field newbie questions for decades, especially the easily searched ones. I found him to be a fount knowledge and wish him well in his custom Airstream yacht floating around Micronesia and raking in gobs of cash from the pop up ads on all his sites.
Cheers Andy!
Ian
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05-01-2020, 03:48 PM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 5,720
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iansk
Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t Andy the owner of this site/RV Life and all its affiliates? I truly remember reading it somewhere when Airforums became an RV Life community, which doesn’t seem that long ago. I looked for the thread and can’t seem to find it now, but someone owns this site and by extension RV Life etc...
In my mind it’s him until proven otherwise.
As far as cantankerous goes, I know I’d get a bit spicy having to field newbie questions for decades, especially the easily searched ones. I found him to be a fount knowledge and wish him well in his custom Airstream yacht floating around Micronesia and raking in gobs of cash from the pop up ads on all his sites.
Cheers Andy!
Ian
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The Andy that owns this website is most certainly NOT the same Andy that used to own Inland RV. Two completely different (and I mean that with every fiber of my being) human beings.
Now, before I say something that will get my ears slapped back, I'm going to shut up. Three cheers for Airforums!
Jim
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05-01-2020, 03:50 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Sunset Valley
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 744
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After asking the google overlords a dozen different ways I found the thread:
https://www.airforums.com/forums/f16...ite-56039.html
Ian
PS... not that it really pertains to the OP’s question, but thread creep and all.
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05-01-2020, 03:56 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Sunset Valley
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim & Susan
The Andy that owns this website is most certainly NOT the same Andy that used to own Inland RV. Two completely different (and I mean that with every fiber of my being) human beings.
Now, before I say something that will get my ears slapped back, I'm going to shut up. Three cheers for Airforums!
Jim
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What are the chances... Andy Rogozinski (inland RV) and Andy Robinowitz (this sites owner)... my mistake. Carry on.
Ian
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05-01-2020, 05:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl
AW Inland was never a Airstream dealer although he had several old trailers at the lot. Andy was a parts dealer business that was sold a couple of years ago. He was very knowledgeable about the history and vintages. He got a bit cantankerous in the last years before he sold the business to one of his employees.
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I assumed Andy R was an Airstream dealer.
Thanks for setting me straight!
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Alan
2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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05-01-2020, 07:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Inland RV, Andy's business was (is) in Corona CA. He used to be on this forum and yes gave repetitive answers to many a newbie. He also got annoyed and direct when folks challenged his knowledge.
One of his articles on vintage axels is still often referred to.
I meant no disrespect when I described his as having gotten cantankerous. He spent many a time on the phone with us answering questions. When we stopped by the shop he stood at the counter answering more questions. On two ocassions he invited us into his office.
On one of our orders I ordered the wrong size fridge vent (my fault) and they would not allow me to return it. On our next trip to CA I took the fridge vent and he let me exchange it. He also turned us on to Aircraft Spruce (a couple doors down from him) for clecos and rivets.
On one of our visits, when we had heard he might be selling his business, I cheekily suggested he sell his warehouse full of parts and bits to Steve at Vintage Trailer Supply and he scoffed and harrumphed.
Not that any of that mattered but that human time capsule of knowledge can't be replicated.
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Hittenstiehl
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05-01-2020, 11:31 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Sunset Valley
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 744
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I’m a fan of Steve and vintagetrailersupply.com
Glad to have them available.
Ian
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05-01-2020, 11:33 PM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
Vintage Kin Owner
Vintage Kin Owner
Sunset Valley
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 744
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hittenstiehl
Inland RV, Andy's business was (is) in Corona CA. He used to be on this forum and yes gave repetitive answers to many a newbie. He also got annoyed and direct when folks challenged his knowledge.
One of his articles on vintage axels is still often referred to.
I meant no disrespect when I described his as having gotten cantankerous. He spent many a time on the phone with us answering questions. When we stopped by the shop he stood at the counter answering more questions. On two ocassions he invited us into his office.
On one of our orders I ordered the wrong size fridge vent (my fault) and they would not allow me to return it. On our next trip to CA I took the fridge vent and he let me exchange it. He also turned us on to Aircraft Spruce (a couple doors down from him) for clecos and rivets.
On one of our visits, when we had heard he might be selling his business, I cheekily suggested he sell his warehouse full of parts and bits to Steve at Vintage Trailer Supply and he scoffed and harrumphed.
Not that any of that mattered but that human time capsule of knowledge can't be replicated.
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I can’t wait to be cantankerous...
Ian
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05-02-2020, 01:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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It’s an integral part of the fun of getting lots older!!!
I play it for all it’s worth!
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Rich, KE4GNK/AE, Overkill Engineering Dept.
'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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05-02-2020, 02:08 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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Hey watch it there, Rich, I resemble that!
Peter
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