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07-11-2011, 08:12 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 24' Tradewind
silverton
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 91
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Off to bring home a new baby (I hope)
Well after soemtime of checking out everyone ad's and poking at used AS...I think we have found the love of our life. She is 4 hours North of us and we are going to check her out! I woke up this morning from a nightmare "I'm sorry, someone else showed up before you and they had cash" Akkkkkk....
In my dream I was crying with my fist full of cash and saying...I told you I was coming and I told you I was 4 hours away...
Well, it's day light now and my husband took the day off and he's getting cash this morning and I sure hope she checks out!
We have printed off an inspection check list. Pack a bag of tool and a lunch! I think we are set.
If it all works out and the powers that be let adopt her...she's coming home with us.
Wish us luck!
Meredith and family!
PS...WBCCI my check is almost in the mail! I want red numbers!
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07-11-2011, 08:31 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: 13,156
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Good luck in your quest. I hope that she's the Airstream of your dreams.
Brian
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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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07-11-2011, 08:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,702
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So what is "she"? Or are you superstitous and don't want to say until it's a "done deal"? Good luck...hope it all checks out ~
Travel Safe!
Shari
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07-11-2011, 09:06 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2006 30' Classic
Yonkers
, New York
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 280
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Best wishes and please post pictures of your new rig whenever you can.
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07-11-2011, 08:48 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 24' Tradewind
silverton
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 91
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Well She is an 1965 Tradewind! and she is wonderful! I'm so excited! The adoption process went pretty good but we needed a better brake system to tow her home so will have to stay with her soon to be ex-parents before we take her home. I bought her from a women who only regestered on here to sell her. Look in the vintage section to see pictures of her and I will post more as soon as she is in my yard! The womens name is Tradewindgal or girl.
I need to learn how to do window gaskets and replace one window. The women told me it was flat glass and cheap and easy to replace. I'm hoping to have you all help me out.
I guess one of my next steps is to change my profile here! And then get a better TV and get my big red numbers to put on! I'll sending my WBCCI $$ soon!
Maybe by the end of summer we can tend out first rally!
Meredith
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07-11-2011, 08:58 PM
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moderator
Commercial Member
2016 27' International
Currently Looking...
Wilton
, California
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,711
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Meredith..
You're excitement is contageous! We cant wait to see pictures of your new friend..
Congrats!
Vinnie
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07-12-2011, 04:23 PM
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Airstream Fanatic
1976 31' Sovereign
1959 17' Pacer
1965 26' Overlander
Bismarck
, North Dakota
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,035
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Thank goodness it isn't a real baby. They require constant care, feeding, burping, diapers, tantrums, junior high, high school, and then they end up wanting to go to college. For six years......!! An Airstream is way, way, way cheaper than a real baby.
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07-13-2011, 05:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1997 34' Limited
1970 27' Overlander
South of Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,709
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Congratulations!
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1997 34' Excella 1000
1970 27' Overlander, International
2009 Ford F150 5.4L
ProPride hitch with 1400# bars
AIR 41028
TAC GA-8
WBCCI 10199
Past President Southeastern Camping Unit (12)
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07-13-2011, 06:09 AM
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3 Rivet Member
1971 25' Caravanner
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 215
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Congratulations! Couldn't find the ad, but can't wait to see pictures!
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07-13-2011, 08:41 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1965 24' Tradewind
silverton
, Oregon
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 91
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The mods pulled the ad when she put sold on it. So now I have to figure out how to post the pictures. I guess I have some work to do.
M
Edit:
I posted them in the picture section...now how to get back there...I have no idea! Tell me what you think!
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07-13-2011, 09:20 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Wow Meredith. Congrats. The word immaculate comes to mind. What a find.
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07-13-2011, 10:07 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1976 25' Tradewind
fresno
, California
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 14
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Another question from a new vintasge AS owner. I have a 2006 f 150 with the standard modern tow connection for the lights. Assuming they didn't change the plug on my "new" sovereign is there such a thing as an adapterto go from the AS to the F 150 plug? Thanks for the info. The best thing about the Airstream i the community that came with it. You guys are great. R. Hoe
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07-13-2011, 10:14 AM
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Rivet Master
1978 31' Sovereign
Oakley
, California
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 1,197
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Quote:
Originally Posted by imbighoe
Another question from a new vintasge AS owner. I have a 2006 f 150 with the standard modern tow connection for the lights. Assuming they didn't change the plug on my "new" sovereign is there such a thing as an adapterto go from the AS to the F 150 plug? Thanks for the info. The best thing about the Airstream i the community that came with it. You guys are great. R. Hoe
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Yes there is. It will convert pin to blade assuming that's what you have. Also! Although your F150 may have a 7 pin connection, it's not. You will need a patch cable that routes the 4 pole functions to the 7 pin round. The adaptor is available from etrailer...give them a call and they will ensure that you get the correct one, it's kinda hard to find on their website without the stock number.
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07-13-2011, 10:24 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,500
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Meredith: That's a very nice-looking Tradewind!
Re: getting back to your pictures easily: on the 2nd menu on any AIRForums page (the one with white words on a blue background) there's a "Quick Links" item, and one of the options that drops down is "Your Profile." When you go to your profile page, there's a "Gallery" tab that will take you to your photo gallery.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
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07-13-2011, 10:28 AM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by imbighoe
Another question from a new vintasge AS owner. I have a 2006 f 150 with the standard modern tow connection for the lights. Assuming they didn't change the plug on my "new" sovereign is there such a thing as an adapterto go from the AS to the F 150 plug? Thanks for the info. The best thing about the Airstream i the community that came with it. You guys are great. R. Hoe
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Is this the round connector with a protective flap that has 7 electrical connections (either for flat or round pins) or is it the flat 4-pin connector that only offers lights? For any Airstream, you'll want to use the trailer brakes, so if you have only the flat 4-pin you'll want to install a 7-pin connector on your truck and get a brake controller. If you already have the 7-pin connector on the truck, it's just an issue of getting the trailer wires configured for the right pin-out if they haven't already been modernized.
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. — Sir Winston Churchill
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07-13-2011, 12:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1966 24' Tradewind
Chicago
, Illinois
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 530
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You will love your tradewind! But Im a little biased ; )
Post pics of your 1st camptrip!
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Happy Trails!
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07-13-2011, 09:11 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1971 25' Caravanner
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 215
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What a beauty! Congratulations!
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