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Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-31-2006, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By darkStar
Well we did the deed. Under normal circumstances...

Well we did the deed. Under normal circumstances I wouldn't have been comfortable with the way we worked it out, but in this case all's well that ends well.

We flew out to see the trailer and do...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-16-2006, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By darkStar
I think 20% plus the moving cost is reasonable. I...

I think 20% plus the moving cost is reasonable. I suspect that the dealer is going to claim that he will need something like 60 or 70% plus the moving cost :huh:

I'm trying to see both sides of...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-16-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By darkStar
Jack, and everyone, Thanks again - we're...

Jack, and everyone,

Thanks again - we're gonna take a few plane trips tomorrow ;) (with our camera in tow).

So now, we go out and see it - let's say we like it - what percentage would we pay...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-16-2006, 12:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By darkStar
Hi Jack, everyone, Okay, a little more...

Hi Jack, everyone,

Okay, a little more scoop. We have no tow vehicle, initially we plan to use this trailer as our office. The trailer is a vintage / restored trailer, so it's not like we can shop...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-16-2006, 08:32 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,448
Posted By darkStar
Payment in relation to delivery?

Yet another question :rolleyes:

If you buy a trailer from a remote dealer, who is going to deliver the trailer, is there a customary approach to the timing of paying? In other words would it be...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-15-2006, 03:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,577
Posted By darkStar
VintageTrailerCrazy.com ??

Anybody ever work with these guys? Any feedback on their reputation?

Thanks!
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-14-2006, 04:24 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,703
Posted By darkStar
Just when I thought we had this solved, my wife...

Just when I thought we had this solved, my wife found a Silver Streak she likes even better (and frankly I do too)...

So the same question applies for Silver Streak (1966, 24ft)...

BTW, thanks...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-14-2006, 10:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 25,703
Posted By darkStar
How about an Avion?

Are Avions shunned? ridiculed? beshmirched?

I know this is an Airstream (/ Argosy) site, just wondering if folks around here consider Avions to be brothers in arms or hopeless wanna-be's?

More...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-10-2006, 10:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By darkStar
Thanks canoe stream (btw a canoe is next on my...

Thanks canoe stream (btw a canoe is next on my list :cool: )

It's good to know that I might be able to work with u-haul or budget!

We'll let you know when we have the details worked out.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-10-2006, 08:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,444
Posted By darkStar
Can you rent a one-way tow vehicle?

For now, our airstream is just going to be an office - so we can postpone buying a tow vehicle for a little while :rolleyes:

So the question is, do we have to use a service to move the airstream...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-08-2006, 07:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,253
Posted By darkStar
understanding / discussing older floorplans

Hi -

Where's the best place (in these forums) to learn about the floorplans of older airstreams? For instance I think some of the overlanders have floorplans that sound good, but what if other...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-07-2006, 09:54 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,065
Posted By darkStar
thanks guys! this one is the double model -...

thanks guys!

this one is the double model - actually a couch / double bed "mid quarters" and the couch in the "lounge" also converts to a double... does that sound like the same "tradewind" beast...
Forum: Trailer Values 08-07-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,065
Posted By darkStar
1972 25' Land yacht - what's the model?

what else would this be called? For instance is it a Sovereign, Overlander...?
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-07-2006, 03:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,193
Posted By darkStar
office first, mobile later

I'm back after a long hiatus :rolleyes:

We'd like to get a used airstream whose basic mechanics are in good enough shape to warrant an extensive interior overhaul "down the road". For now, we...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-19-2004, 03:41 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 9,251
Posted By darkStar
How about an "airstreamforums guide to towing" ?

Even though I'm only a semi-frequent visitor to this site (which is great BTW), it seems the tow vehicle debates are endless :rolleyes:

While it's kind of amusing, I wonder if "we" could put...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-16-2004, 10:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,533
Posted By darkStar
Mark - Awesome link! Thanks a million! ...

Mark -

Awesome link!

Thanks a million!

- Bert
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-16-2004, 07:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,533
Posted By darkStar
Cool Summary of tow vehicles?

Back again after a long project, and (once again), hot on the trail of an Airstream...

Does anyone know of a resource that covers a wide range of tow vehicles - across mfgs? Even a spreadsheet...
Forum: Awnings 10-29-2003, 10:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 10,940
Posted By darkStar
Question Screened porch recommendations?

Hope you guys haven't been over all of this before :rolleyes:

What's the scoop on those enclosures that hang off the awning to create a screened porch?

Are they a good idea?
Which brands...
Forum: Our Community 09-29-2003, 12:58 AM
Replies: 417
Views: 50,206
Posted By darkStar
Ah canoe'stream - I spent many months in...

Ah canoe'stream -

I spent many months in Quetico, Sioux Lookout and Savant lake - gotta have that canoe atop our tow vehicle :)

darkStar is a Grateful Dead song, there are several of us...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-23-2003, 05:44 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,510
Posted By darkStar
More on knots: Even with the best knots, the...

More on knots:

Even with the best knots, the leverage at the bow is tremendous without a bow line.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-22-2003, 01:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,510
Posted By darkStar
Thanks for everyone's input on the canoe hauling....

Thanks for everyone's input on the canoe hauling. I have been strapping canoes to the tops of various vehicles for years, over thousands of miles. I definitely believe in bow and stern lines. I've...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 09-18-2003, 07:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,510
Posted By darkStar
I'm sure hoping that a canoe will go on top of...

I'm sure hoping that a canoe will go on top of our, as yet to be purchased, SUV (Suburban-esque) tow vehicle, without there being a problem with the canoe hitting the front of the trailer.

Has...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-12-2003, 11:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,306
Posted By darkStar
Thanks for the good feedback! Yes, I should...

Thanks for the good feedback!

Yes, I should have clarified, I was definitely thinking 'used'.

When consumer's reports does their used car guide they'll say:

top ten used cars under $4000
...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-11-2003, 06:11 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,306
Posted By darkStar
Thanks - Great to look at those polls... ...

Thanks -

Great to look at those polls...

It seems like if I paid $5000 for a 25', 1974 trailer and pulled it with a Suburban I'd fit into the demographics just right. :D
Forum: Tow Vehicles 09-11-2003, 03:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,306
Posted By darkStar
Top Ten tow vehicles ??

Does anyone know if there exists here or somewhere else a survey of new and used tow vehicles?

It would be great if there was a 'consumer report' type of survey. For instance best SUVs with 8000...
Forum: Forum Admin, News and Member Account Info 09-06-2003, 07:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,914
Posted By darkStar
Cross posting vs. Hijacking

Not sure if you guys use these terms or not:

Hijacking: Jumping into the middle of a thread and taking it in a different direction

Cross Posting: Starting up a thread that's very similar to...
Forum: Our Community 09-05-2003, 09:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,886
Posted By darkStar
Thanks guys - I wrote them both emails. ...

Thanks guys -

I wrote them both emails.

Diana, your info was VERY useful! How did you work with them to design your trailer? What's their warrantee like? How long have you been on the road...
Forum: Our Community 09-05-2003, 06:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,886
Posted By darkStar
vintage vs. recent models - take 2

So as not to hijack another thread... :)

How about comparing:

1) a newer model

vs.

2) paying 5-10k for an older model and then paying 10-20k to have it professionally refurbished and...
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 08-23-2003, 07:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,919
Posted By darkStar
Hmmm... It would seem I have some...

Hmmm...

It would seem I have some co-conspirators...:cool:
Forum: Title, VIN & Registration 08-21-2003, 07:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,919
Posted By darkStar
Question Common rural zoning?

Hypothetically, let's say you had a rural piece of land (say 10 acres). And let's say this piece of land had electricity running to it, a well, and a septic field.

Is it possible to guess how...
Forum: 1974 - 1977 Overlander 08-20-2003, 12:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,589
Posted By darkStar
Awesome! Thank you very much! - Bert

Awesome!

Thank you very much!

- Bert
Forum: Our Community 08-17-2003, 09:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By darkStar
Probably beyond the capabilities of the software,...

Probably beyond the capabilities of the software, I wonder if there is a facility to create, for instance, a 'super safari' forum that automatically merges all the posts in the individual safari...
Forum: Our Community 08-16-2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By darkStar
Question Too many forums??

Ok, I want to tip-toe into this carefully...

I'm busily trying to learn everything I can about Airstreams, new, newer, and vintage. This truly is a GREAT site! (He says sucking up...)

I'm...
Forum: Our Community 08-13-2003, 06:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,571
Posted By darkStar
Hey T, Hey stellablu, yet another deadhead...

Hey T,

Hey stellablu, yet another deadhead on this forum, that's four I know of!

(I'm trying to talk my wife into 'DEADAIR' for our license plate when we get our trailer :D )
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 08-13-2003, 10:55 AM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,334
Posted By darkStar
Concerning the Loveland rally, Will there be...

Concerning the Loveland rally,

Will there be a time for wanna-be's to show up and talk to owners?

Thanks!
Forum: WBCCI Rallies & Events 08-12-2003, 09:48 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 9,334
Posted By darkStar
Shari - Sorry we missed you! We got caught...

Shari -

Sorry we missed you! We got caught in a hail storm on the way down Saturday afternoon... didn't get there 'til late, but we got a few 'tours' anyway. We won't be late next time - it was...
Forum: Our Community 08-06-2003, 10:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,474
Posted By darkStar
Why did you prefer the 25B to the 25C ? We...

Why did you prefer the 25B to the 25C ?

We 'think' our favorite is the CCD 25, which has the same floorplan as the 25C - of course we've never seen one in captivity :)

-Bert
Forum: Our Community 08-06-2003, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 34,004
Posted By darkStar
How is it to live with a 'wet bath' ?

Has anybody spent long periods living in an Airstream with a wet bath? How is it? What are the tricks of the trade?

Thanks!
Forum: Our Community 08-05-2003, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,443
Posted By darkStar
Even that is great news, I was thinking the water...

Even that is great news, I was thinking the water weight would come out of the 596... wouldn't have left much for tofu and beer :)
Forum: Our Community 08-05-2003, 10:15 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,443
Posted By darkStar
Thanks! That seems much more reasonable! ...

Thanks!

That seems much more reasonable! It's amazing to me that the Airstream site is so haphazard about stuff like that :rolleyes:
Forum: Our Community 08-04-2003, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,443
Posted By darkStar
Weight capacities for 25' six sleepers ? (Safari/CCD)

The Airstream site lists the weight capacities of the 25' Safari six sleeper and the 25' CCD, both as 596 lbs. That seems REALLY low to me, and out of proportion with other trailers of that length,...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-01-2003, 11:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,329
Posted By darkStar
Argosy interiors, 24' +

Can anyone point me to information about floor plans for Argosy's 24' or longer?

Even rough descriptions would help!

Thanks
Forum: Our Community 08-01-2003, 10:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,556
Posted By darkStar
Roger - Thanks! Those are excellent points....

Roger -

Thanks! Those are excellent points. I'm in heavy duty 'learning mode' here. One of the key things I've taken away from this forum so far is to be really conservative when it comes to...
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,556
Posted By darkStar
Shari - Thanks! I guess my question is,...

Shari -

Thanks! I guess my question is, isn't this trailer way over 7300 lbs. wet?
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 08:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,556
Posted By darkStar
Brett - Ok, this could be cool :) The...

Brett -

Ok, this could be cool :)

The best 'list' I have of the various trailers is a pdf file called 'weights' - that seems to give a pretty good overview of all the models, lengths, and...
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 07:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,556
Posted By darkStar
Close but no cigar... We're hoping to be in...

Close but no cigar...

We're hoping to be in the 6300 - 7500 GVWR range, not dry weight.... :(
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 06:14 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,556
Posted By darkStar
85MH325 - Ouch! That'll teach me to have a...

85MH325 -

Ouch! That'll teach me to have a Mac :) , I remember .bmp files! those are Windows proprietary files.

Anyway, I checked the weights document and it seems all of those 30'ers from...
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 04:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,556
Posted By darkStar
Did Airstream ever make this trailer?

Kind of resurrecting an old thread, hoping new eyes might have some info!

***** Now with new improved Questions! *******

A couple of questions:

Did Airstream ever make a trailer in the...
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 08:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,432
Posted By darkStar
Well that's the fallback position, get a 30...

Well that's the fallback position, get a 30 gallon 'tupperware' container to try to keep the fumes at bay. I was hoping to find an 'outdoor' solution that would be safe and not hurt the trailer.
Forum: Our Community 07-31-2003, 08:12 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,432
Posted By darkStar
Andy - Thanks for your input, so, if your...

Andy -

Thanks for your input, so, if your tow vehicle is an SUV, where would you put your smelly generator?
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