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Forum: Base Camp 02-05-2024, 09:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,682
Posted By vintageracer
"I" think RENFROW'S 1st post pretty much says it...

"I" think RENFROW'S 1st post pretty much says it all when it comes to downsizing your wants and needs in a new to you trailer.

Trailers are like houses. When you are young all you want is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-28-2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 11,204
Posted By vintageracer
2 of 5 my trucks are GM. 1 of the other trucks is...

2 of 5 my trucks are GM. 1 of the other trucks is a Toyota.

2001 Express Quigley 4x4 3500 1 ton van with 8.1 engine (496 CI) with 225,000 miles and a 2004 GMC Yukon XL 2500 6.0 with 360,000 miles....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-21-2024, 10:18 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,944
Posted By vintageracer
Completely AGREE!! No way would my wife and...

Completely AGREE!!

No way would my wife and I ever consider going on the road "Full Time" without a home Basecamp.

The lure of the road over time erodes the Great Vision you had when you...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-21-2024, 09:34 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,944
Posted By vintageracer
The cost of 4WD/AWD if available on your vehicle...

The cost of 4WD/AWD if available on your vehicle of choice is typically a $2,000 option. Yes you will suffer some on fuel mileage, possibly more maintenance cost over time but definitely NOT near as...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 01-14-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 423
Posted By vintageracer
Just picked up another 20 foot Minuet

Recently purchased another 1978 20 foot Minuet.

All the other 1977-1978 Argosy Minuet 20 footers I have owned had the honeycomb aluminum floor. This trailer has a wood floor like the traditional...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-13-2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,924
Posted By vintageracer
Similar park located in Tennessee for those who...

Similar park located in Tennessee for those who want to transition out of the Hot and Dry into the Hot and Sticky!

https://tcpconline.com/
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-08-2023, 01:31 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,639
Posted By vintageracer
Appliances are big, bulky and heavy to move,...

Appliances are big, bulky and heavy to move, store and transport.

Why does anyone replace a working stove will be the question everyone will ask you. Can't blame em for asking the obvious...
Forum: Winterizing, Storage, Carports & Covers 08-06-2023, 09:43 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 24,323
Posted By vintageracer
Most of rural Florida already looks like a...

Most of rural Florida already looks like a Ghetto!

Now we can help all the "Hoity Toity" in all those developments look like the rest of Florida.

Be careful what you wish for! READ the...
Forum: Our Community 07-16-2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,812
Posted By vintageracer
Go look and see if you can RENT an Airstream in a...

Go look and see if you can RENT an Airstream in a length that's close that you think you would like/need. Yes you may have to drive a ways to find a rental however trying one out and living with an...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-08-2023, 02:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,802
Posted By vintageracer
NOBODY I know wants to lose money in good times...

NOBODY I know wants to lose money in good times or in bad times. That is reflected in the inflated prices we see so often with Gutted Airstream Trailers posted for sale.

The owner paid too much...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-08-2023, 12:15 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,802
Posted By vintageracer
Joyful? No! Having said that REALITY...

Joyful?

No!

Having said that REALITY does suck doesn't it?

It just goes to show that the "Herd Mentality" so many people have lived by for the last 3+ years is still alive and well!
...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 06-08-2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,802
Posted By vintageracer
Let's not forget about the pages and pages of...

Let's not forget about the pages and pages of GUTTED vintage Airstream trailers posted for sale on CL and Facebook everyday. Those Dreamer's who now have finally realized the Nightmare they...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 06-07-2023, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,238
Posted By vintageracer
Given the poor quality level of new and recent...

Given the poor quality level of new and recent Airstream built trailers your new Airstream repair business should be very busy with customers of 10 year old and newer Airstreams looking to have...
Forum: Tires 06-07-2023, 10:18 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,000
Posted By vintageracer
My experience was different than the above...

My experience was different than the above posters.

Put 6 new Carlisle ST trailer tires on my 2 car 3 axle trailer.

Immediately left on a trip for Texas from TN. 5 of the 6 tires either had a...
Forum: General Interior Topics 04-05-2023, 11:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,639
Posted By vintageracer
As you are probably well aware interior items...

As you are probably well aware interior items tend to be Big, Bulky and Fragile. No good at all for shipping therefore you will be limited to local buyers OR folks willing to travel because you have...
Forum: Vintage Kin 03-08-2023, 12:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,074
Posted By vintageracer
Sell!

Sell!
Forum: 1984 - 1989 Sovereign 01-18-2023, 09:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 264
Posted By vintageracer
Want to buy a fresh water tank and front couch/gaucho for a 1987 Airstream Soveriegn.

Want to buy a fresh water tank and front couch/gaucho for a 1987 Airstream Soveriegn.

Closer to Nashville TN the better.


Please CALL ME at 6one5347__7459
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 12-11-2022, 11:16 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,406
Posted By vintageracer
20 Volt HOT SKIN VOLTAGE can be DEADLY! ...

20 Volt HOT SKIN VOLTAGE can be DEADLY!

Immediately disconnect any power to that trailer! Make sure you are not standing on anything damp or in casual water!

May be a good buy? May be DEADLY?...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-30-2022, 09:56 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 13,969
Posted By vintageracer
Call Ultimata Morgan at Morgan and Morgan and see...

Call Ultimata Morgan at Morgan and Morgan and see how much she thinks your case will be worth?

That should answer any and all questions on this subject.
Forum: Hitches, Couplers & Balls 01-23-2022, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,358
Posted By vintageracer
The real question "I" think you need to answer...

The real question "I" think you need to answer is:

Is an Airstream Basecamp trailer built well enough to go the places that your tow vehicle is capable of going and YOU want to go that would make...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 01-23-2022, 09:17 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,161
Posted By vintageracer
As stated above $100/month is a good budget. ...

As stated above $100/month is a good budget.

Particularly if you are not capable of doing needed repairs yourself!

Tires, bearings, grease, brakes, bulbs, trim pieces, interior failures,...
Forum: Brakes & Brake Controllers 01-23-2022, 09:13 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,150
Posted By vintageracer
This is a situation where having a CAPABLE tow...

This is a situation where having a CAPABLE tow vehicle comes into play.

Is your tow vehicle of choice right at the limit of it's towing and more importantly STOPPING capability OR do you have a...
Forum: Our Community 01-02-2022, 02:04 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 5,237
Posted By vintageracer
IF you are going to shop long distance for any...

IF you are going to shop long distance for any trailer HIRE A PROFESSIONAL INSPECTOR to look at your potential purchase prior to any purchase decision especially if you don't know that Hell you are...
Forum: On The Road... 11-28-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,297
Posted By vintageracer
Your question HIGHLIGHTS one of the BIG problems...

Your question HIGHLIGHTS one of the BIG problems of owning a RV trailer and pulling your camping trailer on a trip with a tow vehicle. It can make wanting to take a local quick to take advantage of...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 10-24-2021, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,162
Posted By vintageracer
Why not install a product like JM Huber's...

Why not install a product like JM Huber's "Advantech" for your subfloor material and forgit the epoxy as you will not need it?
Forum: Trailer Values 10-24-2021, 09:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 11,980
Posted By vintageracer
Do yourself and all of us a favor and DO NOT take...

Do yourself and all of us a favor and DO NOT take anything apart on this trailer until you have made the FULL COMMITTMENT to finishing any project on this trailer you start!

If you have a...
Forum: Roof 10-10-2021, 09:22 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 230
Posted By vintageracer
Want to Buy an ARGOSY Front Metal Cap for Trailer Repair Near Tennessee.

I want to buy a Front 1 Piece Steel Metal Cap from an early to late 1970's ARGOSY trailer near Tennessee for repair of my trailer.

Argosy used a 1 piece stamped steel upper Front and Rear metal...
Forum: On The Road... 08-08-2021, 09:44 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 26,296
Posted By vintageracer
Get some striping tape and before you hit the...

Get some striping tape and before you hit the area with the camera's use the tape to change the numbers/letters on your license plate.

Blast through the camera's at about 90 MPH.

Remove tape...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 05-06-2021, 11:24 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,327
Posted By vintageracer
My post was not directed at you or anyone else...

My post was not directed at you or anyone else just stating my opinion from years of experience with both vintage/collectible vehicles and trailers.

I am glad to hear you will continue to look at...
Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 05-05-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,327
Posted By vintageracer
Having been in the collector car industry for may...

Having been in the collector car industry for may years the ONE CONSTANT I have found with most buyer's looking to purchase anything Collectible/Vintage is buyer's will look all over the country for...
Forum: Our Community 02-16-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 206
Posted By vintageracer
Airstream THOR Can Afford To Donate 120,000 Trees

Airstream/Thor can afford to donate 120,000 trees yet they continue to do nothing concerning the delivery quality of their products!

Instead of worrying about the world maybe they should worry...
Forum: Base Camp 02-07-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,535
Posted By vintageracer
Given all the comments on this and other RV sites...

Given all the comments on this and other RV sites concerning the POOR QUALITY of products Airstream is currently producing leads me to this question:

In this time of COVID madness why would ANYONE...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 11-18-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 13,413
Posted By vintageracer
Might it not have been cheaper/easier/better just...

Might it not have been cheaper/easier/better just to trade your 2016 Duramax truck for a 2017 or newer Duramax with the "Bulletproof" as you describe it John Deere pump versus spending an additional...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 11-01-2020, 11:54 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 32,506
Posted By vintageracer
Buy DEF at the pump at the truck stop. It's...

Buy DEF at the pump at the truck stop.

It's FRESH there!

DEF has a shelf life.

If you buy jugs always look at the dates on the jugs.
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 09-27-2020, 02:17 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 11,533
Posted By vintageracer
Let Grandpa try and git $8K from another sucker! ...

Let Grandpa try and git $8K from another sucker!

That way when he gits no takers you might git UNLUCKY and git it for FREE in his will.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 09-06-2020, 01:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,348
Posted By vintageracer
Buy a good used truck in California capable of...

Buy a good used truck in California capable of towing your trailer to Florida.

Sell the truck when you git to Florida.

IF you are a savy buyer and seller it might not cost you anything.
...
Forum: Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame 08-12-2020, 02:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,003
Posted By vintageracer
Suggest you look at using JM Huber "Advantech"...

Suggest you look at using JM Huber "Advantech" subflooring material instead of any plywood material for your floor.

Much better than any plywood material and much cheaper than Coosa board with...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2020, 05:01 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,802
Posted By vintageracer
Hard to believe the "Healthcare Professionals"...

Hard to believe the "Healthcare Professionals" know any better than the politicians or "Bubba" at the Sturgis Rally given all CONFLICTING healthcare information and flip flopping from the vaulted Dr...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2020, 04:52 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,802
Posted By vintageracer
With RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry...

With RVIA (Recreational Vehicle Industry Association) reporting new RV deliveries from RVIA member manufacturer's at 430K units in 2017, 484K units in 2018, 406K units in 2019 and what just may be...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 08-09-2020, 12:16 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 26,802
Posted By vintageracer
"I" think you are being generous when you say 2...

"I" think you are being generous when you say 2 years.

Think next Summer/Fall 2021. That's when used RV prices will drop like a rock. Going to be LOT'S of used Airstreams and other brands of RV's...
Forum: On The Road... 08-02-2020, 04:21 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,810
Posted By vintageracer
Just wait until next Summer/Fall 2021 when the...

Just wait until next Summer/Fall 2021 when the reality of RV payments and NO spare time for enjoyment of their new to them RV hits the newbies full bore straight in the face.

NOW is a great time...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-29-2020, 12:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 4,023
Posted By vintageracer
Which is more important to YOU? For most...

Which is more important to YOU?

For most folks the vehicle you choose you will most likely drive everyday. The trailer choose you will tow every now and then.

Therefore this leads me to my...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-21-2020, 08:59 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 23,542
Posted By vintageracer
Jack not necessarily true! Many of the...

Jack not necessarily true!

Many of the dealer finance deals today have a 3 month prepayment penalty clause the buyer never sees as its part of the relationship between the financier and dealer...
Forum: General Motorhome Topics 07-21-2020, 05:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 10,982
Posted By vintageracer
Yes that would be correct!!!! With almost...

Yes that would be correct!!!!

With almost 1.5 million new RV's sold in the last 3 years (RVIA Shipping Data) most to newbies, very few new campgrounds built in the last 10 years in the USA for all...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-19-2020, 04:56 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 23,542
Posted By vintageracer
First mistake was telling them you were paying...

First mistake was telling them you were paying Cash!

Never tell a selling dealer how you will be paying for a trailer, truck or car until you have tried negotiating a better deal up front. If you...
Forum: On The Road... 07-15-2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 304
Views: 57,771
Posted By vintageracer
747 Laser plane from 2008.

747 Laser plane from 2008.
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-12-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,215
Posted By vintageracer
Aluminum floor in the Minuet was on 24 inch...

Aluminum floor in the Minuet was on 24 inch centers instead of 18 inch centers like every other Airstream and Argosy with a wood floor.

There is a little "bounce" with the aluminum floor on 24...
Forum: 2018 - Current Globetrotter 07-12-2020, 08:55 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 18,215
Posted By vintageracer
You mean never rots or gets infested like the...

You mean never rots or gets infested like the aluminum floors in the 77-79 6.0 metre Argosy Minuet's?
Forum: General Repair Forum 07-10-2020, 05:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,839
Posted By vintageracer
Git a set of WIRELESS RV transport tailights. ...

Git a set of WIRELESS RV transport tailights.

Plug it into the truck, stick the lights on the trailer and no worries with wiring for lighting the trailer lights.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-08-2020, 09:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,904
Posted By vintageracer
If the suspension stiffness of a 450 truck can...

If the suspension stiffness of a 450 truck can damage an Airstream trailer just by pulling that Airstream down the road you got FAR BIGGER PROBLEMS with a poorly built Airstream than you do with a...
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