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Forum: Dollars & Cents 04-08-2018, 10:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
Posted By utahredrock
Yep . . .

Yep . . .
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-29-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
Posted By utahredrock
After my expensive and aborted restoration...

After my expensive and aborted restoration attempt last year, this thing looks sweet. Still a little more than I want to spend right now, but a heck of a deal.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-29-2018, 09:11 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
Posted By utahredrock
Rich did this walk around video of the Caravel: ...

Rich did this walk around video of the Caravel:

https://youtu.be/HrL8-XTQYV4
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-29-2018, 07:32 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
Posted By utahredrock
Ken Faber of Michigan also helped with the...

Ken Faber of Michigan also helped with the restoration, per Rich's blog.

I stumbled across this video (featuring some of Ken's restorations) which is fun. The video includes two...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 03-28-2018, 11:21 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,744
Posted By utahredrock
Love seeing the progress!

Love seeing the progress!
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-28-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
Posted By utahredrock
Fixed the link . . . which I pasted in wrong....

Fixed the link . . . which I pasted in wrong. Rich has blogged a lot about this trailer.

Here are some of his Caravel related blog posts: https://maze.airstreamlife.com/?s=caravel
Forum: Dollars & Cents 03-28-2018, 10:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,298
Posted By utahredrock
Rich Luhr of Airstream Life's Caravel for sale

Rich is selling his 1968 Caravel--a rare model of Airstream and a cool small trailer.

It's fully restored (off the frame restoration) by Colin Hyde and Rich.

The trailer was the inspiration...
Forum: Airstreams on eBay 03-28-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,960
Posted By utahredrock
Rich Luhr of Airstream Life's Caravel for sale

Rich is selling his 1968 Caravel--a rare model of Airstream and a cool small trailer.

It's fully restored (off the frame restoration) by Colin Hyde and Rich.

I think his reserve is $35k which...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-17-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,565
Posted By utahredrock
I can't wait to get my electric truck as my tow...

I can't wait to get my electric truck as my tow vehicle. Since that's about ten years away, I am stoked to see that diesel is predicted to do well this year.

I am still stunned by what VW did,...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-01-2018, 08:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,565
Posted By utahredrock
Light Diesel Market To Grow 168% In 2018 And Another 86% In 2019

Here's an interesting bit of analysis. One guys opinion, but he's got a lot to back it up (I am sure people can find facts to back up the opposite conclusion too).

You can read the initial part...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 03-01-2018, 07:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
March update on the 2018 EcoDiesels

Report: The Missing 2018 Ram 1500 EcoDiesels Are Coming

Or are they?

As of today, March 1, the 2018 Ram 1500 EcoDiesels are missing in action and there is a lot of contradictory information...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-27-2018, 02:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,636
Posted By utahredrock
Price it right and it will sell. Mine sold in two...

Price it right and it will sell. Mine sold in two weeks last month. Also a little patience helps. Depending on where you live, it may be slightly early in the season still, though I imagine sales are...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-27-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
Sounds like you need at least a 3/4 ton!

Sounds like you need at least a 3/4 ton!
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-27-2018, 02:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
This is not accurate. They announced they will...

This is not accurate. They announced they will stop offering diesel cars in Europe. Also, with 100,000-plus EcoDiesels out there, it's not going to be an orphaned engine any time soon.

See this...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-26-2018, 08:34 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
Gypsy, Per the door it's 1,127 lbs. Not a lot! ...

Gypsy, Per the door it's 1,127 lbs. Not a lot!

See photo attached.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-26-2018, 02:42 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
I just searched online, says payload capacity is...

I just searched online, says payload capacity is 1,490 lbs. Will look in the door too.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2018, 02:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,621
Posted By utahredrock
Post 18. Agree totally!!!! :)

Post 18. Agree totally!!!!

:)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,621
Posted By utahredrock
The Duramax for Chevy/GMC Colorado is made in...

The Duramax for Chevy/GMC Colorado is made in Thailand.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2018, 11:57 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 26,506
Posted By utahredrock
Long Live Diesel! I love them. :)

Long Live Diesel!

I love them.

:)
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-26-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
Wow, thanks for this. This is the best summary of...

Wow, thanks for this. This is the best summary of this issue I've ever seen.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-26-2018, 11:49 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
Thanks! Toyotas are good trucks, but I wasn't...

Thanks! Toyotas are good trucks, but I wasn't feeling it with mine.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-26-2018, 11:47 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,621
Posted By utahredrock
No evidence RE trucks including EcoDiesel

Even the article at the beginning of the thread said it doesn't know about trucks.

It seems highly unlikely they'll stop producing diesel trucks, including (I hope!) the EcoDiesel.

Here's a...
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-25-2018, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
Thanks! Always nice to hear a positive review of...

Thanks! Always nice to hear a positive review of something you've just bought. Especially with all of the quirks this truck has as part of its story.
Forum: Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches 02-25-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,660
Posted By utahredrock
Ram EcoDiesel, Feb. 2018 Update

I just finished a post on the Ram EcoDiesel. I just bought one and did a lot of research (mostly after I pulled the trigger!). If you have any interest in this truck you'll [hopefully] find this...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-24-2018, 11:00 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 26,506
Posted By utahredrock
The Tundra could handle my red, small, light new...

The Tundra could handle my red, small, light new SOB, though not that gracefully. Poking around online 8mpg was reported as fairly common for towing with a Tundra.

My new trailer has much more...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-24-2018, 12:23 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 26,506
Posted By utahredrock
EcoDiesel!

I just replaced my 2013 Tundra with a 2015 EcoDiesel. The Tundra was fine for my vintage Airstream, but struggled with my less aerodynamic (but lighter) new SOB trailer. And the Tundra's abysmal...
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-11-2018, 10:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,089
Posted By utahredrock
Hopefully I'd be enough like you to be worthy....

Hopefully I'd be enough like you to be worthy. Thinking of offering mine up though. Probably won't list in the immediate future, but considering it.
Forum: Dollars & Cents 02-11-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,089
Posted By utahredrock
RV Share?

Does anyone have experience with RV Share? As a renter or landlord?
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-10-2018, 09:46 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
A review of 10 small, modern travel trailers

I just finished making some edits on a new blog post:

A review of 10 small, modern travel trailers (https://www.utahredrock.com/2018/02/a-review-of-some-modern-rvs.html)

One thing I readily...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-09-2018, 11:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 491
Posted By utahredrock
Looks nice! Good luck.

Looks nice! Good luck.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-06-2018, 10:48 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Dan, If they are interested, especially in...

Dan,

If they are interested, especially in the all-aluminum frame (including chassis), they should look sooner rather than later. KZ, the Thor company that manages Livin Lite, told dealers late...
Forum: General Repair Forum 02-05-2018, 10:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,867
Posted By utahredrock
Do you have photos to share, any more info?...

Do you have photos to share, any more info? Doesn't sound like a terrible price based on what you say, but be forewarned, a proper restoration of a trailer that old can get really expensive, really...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-04-2018, 04:36 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
I agree, most of the box trailers (some other...

I agree, most of the box trailers (some other brands) are pretty ugly--inside and out. I liked this one though!

Of course some Airstreams are ugly inside--though few are on the outside. The 1970s...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-04-2018, 08:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Country Boy, The frames in the walls are...

Country Boy,

The frames in the walls are aluminum, but nothing else in the walls. The exterior is fiberglass. Features of construction:

Vacuum-Bonded Walls Laminated w/Composite Material...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 02-03-2018, 11:40 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 589
Posted By utahredrock
Nice! Good luck.

Nice! Good luck.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-03-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
and photos from my driveway in SLC

this afternoon . . .
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-03-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Peter, The trailer I bought has an aluminum...

Peter,

The trailer I bought has an aluminum chassis, not an aluminum floor. Most of the earlier years of Livin' Lite products did have aluminum floors. In mine it's a laminated floor – 1 7/8"...
Forum: 1950-1955 Flying Cloud 02-02-2018, 09:12 PM
Replies: 623
Views: 164,920
Posted By utahredrock
Looking amazing! Good work. Wish I could...

Looking amazing! Good work.

Wish I could have done this with my '62 Safari.

Lacking at least some of: time, money, and/or skills . . . it just wasn't going to happen. Still LOVE these vintage...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-02-2018, 09:04 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Thanks Robert. I agree with you . . . as I've...

Thanks Robert. I agree with you . . . as I've scoured the Internet to learn more about the CampLites it made me wonder why Airstream is using wood and steel for their frame and base floor. Airstreams...
Forum: Full-Timing 02-02-2018, 07:16 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,224
Posted By utahredrock
I did it

I full-timed for 2.5 years in a '73 Airstream and LOVED it. I mean, it was amazing.

But I also had a purpose. I ran a little business on the road going to rock and gem shows (and sometimes doing...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-02-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Interior 1

Love the clean, simple look. Aluminum cabinetry. All aluminum frame, including chassis!
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 02-01-2018, 08:36 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Funny. That's how I feel right now though. Of...

Funny. That's how I feel right now though. Of course how many 56 year old RVs are people even trying to keep going? Some, but not many other brands.
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-31-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Vich, Lance is another brand I stumbled across in...

Vich, Lance is another brand I stumbled across in my research. They look nice. Enjoy yours!
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-31-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
CrestonRV, My '73 Tradewind was a dream....

CrestonRV,

My '73 Tradewind was a dream. Full-timed in it for 2.5 years and it never cost me too much. Not as lucky this go around. Also, have vintage burnout--even though I still love the vintage...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-31-2018, 07:49 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Thanks Mayco. I was pretty blown away by...

Thanks Mayco. I was pretty blown away by CampLite--literally just discovered the brand a few day ago via the Thor website. I'll always be an Airstreamer at heart, but looking forward to owning and...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-31-2018, 07:38 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
Love it! "the anonymity of SOB camping." It's...

Love it! "the anonymity of SOB camping." It's true, an Airstream attracts people. That was something I always liked.

I too am interested to see how this trailer performs. I am not sure if I am...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 01-30-2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 10,071
Posted By utahredrock
An Airstreamer no more . . .

After some major renovations and a lot of money too, I am selling my newish-to-me 1962 Safari.

It's kind of sad but I just couldn't afford it and it needed more work. It's a solid trailer in great...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 01-13-2018, 02:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 509
Posted By utahredrock
1962 Airstream Safari 22 - Utah

Title: 1962 Airstream Safari 22 - Utah
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Go vintage or go home. This 22--foot 1962 Safari is an Airstream classic. It's in excellent shape and...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 09-18-2017, 10:41 PM
Replies: 115
Views: 17,744
Posted By utahredrock
Go Toaster Go!

Go Toaster Go!
Forum: Member Introductions 08-27-2017, 11:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 822
Posted By utahredrock
Welcome! Join us in the Four Corners Unit!

Welcome! Join us in the Four Corners Unit!
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