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05-09-2014, 10:58 AM
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Rivet Master 
2012 25' Flying Cloud
Berlin
, Maryland
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 1,787
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Using other than an AS dealer to make repairs
Has anyone use dealers other than an AS dealer to make repairs when their AS is out of warranty?
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05-09-2014, 11:35 AM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,345
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Quote:
Originally Posted by urnmor
Has anyone use dealers other than an AS dealer to make repairs when their AS is out of warranty?
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To repair or replace an appliance inside or fix a water leak or propane issue? Sure, no problem. Airstreams use pretty standard components.
To repair the skin? No. I'd also hesitate for roof-related repairs, unless I know they understand walking around up there requires a lot of caution. (The one local shop we go to has a guy that is familiar with Airstreams, so I'd trust them, but otherwise I'd hesitate.)
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2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
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05-09-2014, 11:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2005 39' Land Yacht 390 XL 396
Common Sense
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,319
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I haven't, but have friends here who have, mainly because the dealers around here are so bad. Results are mixed, but overall better than with the dealers here.
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Steve
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05-09-2014, 11:44 AM
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Always learning
1972 29' Ambassador
1962 19' Globetrotter
1951 21' Flying Cloud
Central
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,881
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There are also independent repair shops that specialize in Airstream repairs.
Urnmor,
Give Frank a call.
Contact us
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05-09-2014, 01:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 30' International
Vintage Kin Owner
Bad Axe
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2003
Posts: 564
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Depends on the repair. We haven't had to have much done, but a windy day and an awning problem were solved at the nearest RV dealership.
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1947 Spartan Manor
2005 28' Safari LS - traded
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2012 Ford F250 Superduty Crewcab
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05-09-2014, 01:57 PM
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Rivet Master 
2011 31' Classic
Nellysford
, Virginia
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1,067
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Yep, we trust the boys at Out Of Doors Mart - Out-of-Doors Mart
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2011 31' Classic Ltd. - The Silver Otter III
2013 GMC Denali 2500HD 6.6 DuraMax - Sierra Blanca
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05-09-2014, 02:04 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
, Ohio
Join Date: Jul 2005
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Is not out of doors mart an AS dealer? Jim
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05-09-2014, 02:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 6,223
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The folks at A&P Vintage Trailer Works can do Airstream warranty work. They are on the near Northwest side of the Dallas Ft worth area. They did the solar installation and disc brake conversion on our Classic along with some custom wood work and electrical work.
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2014 31' Classic w/ twin beds, 50 amp service, 1000 watt solar system, Centramatics, Tuson TPMS, 12" disc brakes, 16" tires & wheels
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05-28-2014, 11:30 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1978 31' Sovereign
Paris
, Ontario
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 50
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I have had service at both my closest AS dealer, and a local RV dealer, I prefer going to the local guy. It does help that he is 2 minutes from my house, vs 90 minutes, but they are generally excited to have an AS come into thier shop.
Unless it is somthing thats AS specific, I wouldnt hesitate going to a non AS dealer - it will probably cost you less.
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WBCCI# 30183
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05-28-2014, 12:59 PM
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Wise Elder
2010 30' Classic
Vintage Kin Owner
South of the river
, Minnesota
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 4,169
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Now that my Airstream is out of warranty, I do all my own repairs.
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05-28-2014, 01:18 PM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Texas Airstream Harbor
, Zavalla, in the Deep East Texas Piney Woods on Lake Sam Rayburn
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,435
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Learning Curve
Quote:
Originally Posted by urnmor
Has anyone use dealers other than an AS dealer to make repairs ...?
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Read what Skater said in Post #2. You may want to PM him for a recommendation.
Remember that there is no good relationship between working on fiberglass and wood units and riveted aluminum. The learning curve is very high - do not pay for inexperienced people to learn how to repair aluminum.
Systems repairs are a different matter - a water heater is a water heater regardless of the trailer it is in. How the plumbing and wires are run may require some previous expertise.- get a fixed cost instead of an estimate if the repair facility is not "Airstream Rated".
There ARE good non-Airstream Dealer repair facilities - you just have to fine one with AS experience.
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"Suck it up, spend the bucks, do it right the first time."
WBCCI # 1113
AirForums #1737
Trailer '78 31' Sovereign
Living Large at an Airstream Park on the Largest Lake Totally Contained in Texas
Texas Airstream Harbor, Inc.
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