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Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-05-2020, 11:49 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 335
Posted By pxlchk1
ISO 2007 Airstream Safari, Caravel, Bambi

Hi!

I am based in Austin Texas, but will happily travel to buy your post 2007 airstream Safari, Bambi, or Caravel. Looking to stay under 22 in length. Rear bed preferred

Budget: Under 25k...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 04-15-2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 524
Posted By pxlchk1
WTB: ZipDee / Zip Dee / Carefree Awning

Title: Add New - Airstream Trailer Classifieds - Airstream Trailers For Sale
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

We're looking for a Zipdee or Carefree awning to go on our 1970...
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 07-30-2014, 09:53 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 410
Posted By pxlchk1
ISO 15-18' Zip Dee or similar awning

Title:
I just posted a new ad on Airstream Classifieds.

Looking for a salvaged or used Zip Dee or similar type awning. Fabric doesn't have to be in good shape as we plan on replacing to...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-24-2013, 04:27 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
Thank you very much, Kevin. :)

Thank you very much, Kevin. :)
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 03-24-2013, 03:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
Rivet Rivet type/size for interior of Argosy door?

:wally:Hello fellow Argosy owners. I'm going to be attacking my sprung door sometime in the next couple of weeks, so I'm gathering supplies. Anyone know what type of rivets are used on the door...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 02-11-2013, 11:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
Question Airstream-specific dump hose?

In thinking forward to the spring camping season, I'm remembering that the aftermarket hose did not fit my dump valve properly. Is there an Airstream-specific hose? I'm guessing, just wanted to...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 02-11-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,219
Posted By pxlchk1
Whoops. That's the wrong url. I accidentally set...

Whoops. That's the wrong url. I accidentally set a page when I mean to set up a group.

Here's the correct link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141757055988893/
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 02-11-2013, 05:42 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,219
Posted By pxlchk1
Arrow Argosy Facebook Group

If another one already exists, please let me know and I'll shut this one down and join the other. If not, please feel free to head over to https://www.facebook.com/ArgosyOwners and join up.
...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-16-2012, 10:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
Hi Jill, I got it at a little shop in Michigan,...

Hi Jill, I got it at a little shop in Michigan, but I'm thinking about carrying this line in my store. It sums it up nicely. :)

I love my Argosy. Fell even more in love this weekend. We went to...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-12-2012, 09:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By pxlchk1
I'll check it in the morning. Thank you!

I'll check it in the morning. Thank you!
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-11-2012, 10:32 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,976
Posted By pxlchk1
On the topic of the yellowed sink & bathroom...

On the topic of the yellowed sink & bathroom stuff:

here's the thread for how to whiten up yellowed plastics....
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-11-2012, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By pxlchk1
I guess the actual question is how *should* it be...

I guess the actual question is how *should* it be released an how should it be stowed? Because I'm either missing one thing or it doesn't function properly.

:)

Thank you!
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-11-2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,363
Posted By pxlchk1
My rebellious step

When I'm stopped and actually want my step to come down, I can't get it to release for the life of me. Naturally, when I'm driving, the thing comes down at every stop.

Why does my step hate me?...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-11-2012, 02:17 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
Yeah---I came up with that method by reading...

Yeah---I came up with that method by reading another post in the boards. I figured it was worth a try. Oh well.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-10-2012, 10:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
Oh.l.also got in a road trip (work-related) over...

Oh.l.also got in a road trip (work-related) over to the Lansing area this weekend. Took the Argosy along for lodging. Loving this little camper more and more. I think we've finally found just the...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-10-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
167963 Tried this for my sprung door. Should...

167963

Tried this for my sprung door. Should have put a board across the bottom on the street side. ::crunch:: normally very good about thinking stuff through, but got ahead of myself on that one....
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 09-02-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,103
Posted By pxlchk1
Question Snow-region Argosys - Tarp or no tarp?

I know I've read a lot about not putting a cover on Airstreams, though I'm not sure I understand exactly why.

I'm curious if the folks who live in snow-prone areas (we're just outside Chicago) put...
Forum: Doors & Locks 08-27-2012, 08:12 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,327
Posted By pxlchk1
Thank you so much for leaving this behind as a...

Thank you so much for leaving this behind as a breadcrumb trail for someone else to find. I need this info and am glad to have found it.

:)

Alana
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-27-2012, 07:26 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
Ahh! This is why I LOVE this site! Someone always...

Ahh! This is why I LOVE this site! Someone always has help for something you think will be a big deal. Thank you!!!

Will be taking pics today.

Alana
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-26-2012, 06:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,848
Posted By pxlchk1
Smile Alana's 1972 Argosy 20'

Starting this thread as a place to document our "new" Argosy as I fix her up, look for parts, come up with questions and concerns.

Just picked her up last weekend in Minneapolis. All & all, pretty...
Forum: General Repair Forum 08-21-2012, 04:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,283
Posted By pxlchk1
Dang door latch!

This evil door latch left me locked out of my '72 Argosy while driving home from Minneapolis to Chicago over the weekend.

Any suggestions where I can get my paws on a NOT BROKEN one?

(I'd...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 03-09-2012, 02:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,937
Posted By pxlchk1
Ahh. Here it is: Price vs. Condition ...

Ahh. Here it is:


Price vs. Condition
Vintage Airstream Values
Price vs. Condition - Airstream Values (http://www.vintageairstream.com/rr_topics_pricevscondition.html)
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 03-09-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,937
Posted By pxlchk1
Hi Gallen, I don't know if it helps, but have a...

Hi Gallen, I don't know if it helps, but have a look at mine (link below). I paid $1600, but I also recognize that I got a really good deal. It's a hot market and heading into the spring/summer,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-06-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,733
Posted By pxlchk1
AND a Subaru Tribeca. HOLLA! :bb: ...

AND a Subaru Tribeca.

HOLLA!

:bb:

Alana (Tows with a Tribeca.)
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-06-2012, 07:41 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 6,733
Posted By pxlchk1
I emailed back and forth a couple of times with...

I emailed back and forth a couple of times with Andy and he seems to really know his stuff. Asking around, I've gotten a lot of recos for his work as well as people saying that he is very...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-23-2012, 01:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,162
Posted By pxlchk1
Financially, I wish we could make it work just...

Financially, I wish we could make it work just for another year or so. But safety-wise I'm just not very comfortable with it. With the WD hitch and tranny cooler, we're at 4,000 limit for dry weight,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-21-2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,162
Posted By pxlchk1
Question Towing with an '06 Subaru Tribeca?

Hi guys,

We have plans to upgrade to a more substantial tow vehicle, but I wanted a temperature check on what we are currently working with.

We have a '73 Tradwind and a 2006 Subaru Tribecca...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-21-2012, 07:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Update on the sticky vinyl wall cleaning: I...

Update on the sticky vinyl wall cleaning:

I used straight Greased Lightening with a wheel brush like this one:
https://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/416O%2BxR6H3L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

The stuff...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-20-2012, 11:49 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Hi Carrie Sue! I'm very interested in seeing...

Hi Carrie Sue!

I'm very interested in seeing what this take on David Lynch / Pendleton shapes up to be.

I didn't buy from a dealer, I purchased from a family who had it for a few years and had...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-18-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Went over to the Airstream today and scrubbed all...

Went over to the Airstream today and scrubbed all the rabies off the left bunk area. MAN that was gross. There were brown paw prints underneath the hinged cover for the bed frame, in the closet,...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-17-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Just so I have all my favorite resources and...

Just so I have all my favorite resources and answers I need all in one place, here's the thread for how to whiten up yellowed plastics....
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-17-2012, 07:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Thankfully the previous owners have receipts for...

Thankfully the previous owners have receipts for the LP system and electric upgrades and repairs. The plumbing is secondary for us right now to getting to campable since we're used to smaller vintage...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-17-2012, 01:42 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Sticky vinyl walls

Well, thanks for the heads up on the search query! Lots of great info to be found.

Based on what I found in this search (https://www.airforums.com/forums/search.php?searchid=819709), my plan will...
Forum: Tires 02-17-2012, 09:59 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By pxlchk1
Thank you, Chris! I love your Avatar, by the...

Thank you, Chris!

I love your Avatar, by the way. I've seen it throughout the forums and it cracks me up.
Forum: Awnings 02-17-2012, 09:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,656
Posted By pxlchk1
Cautious

Thank you for the replies. I'm feeling even more confident that it's a Carefree.

I spoke with Marti from Marti's Awnings and she said no problem to providing a replacement for the canvas. If you...
Forum: Tires 02-17-2012, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By pxlchk1
They have a good rep?

They have a good rep?
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-17-2012, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Post TO-DO list

I've taken stock and am trying to get together a plan of attack.

So far I've inspected all the good/bad/ugly, read the Airstreaming for Newbies book, and purchased and received the 1973 Airstream...
Forum: Tires 02-17-2012, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,378
Posted By pxlchk1
Question Best place in Chicago to get new AS tires for '73 Tradewind / Size question

Hi all,

First thing on my to-do list is to get new tires on the Tradewind.

Are there any Chicago folks on here who could recommend a place? My head just spins when it comes to trusting a garage...
Forum: Awnings 02-16-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,656
Posted By pxlchk1
Question What the heck is this and how hard will it be to replace?

The PO's told me that this isn't a ZipDee awning, but an aftermarket version.

Is it a Carefree? Any ideas?

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7198/6853383127_3807149a44.jpg...
Forum: Member Introductions 02-13-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,005
Posted By pxlchk1
Newbie with a '73 Tradewind and lots of questions

Hi all!

My husband and I have had a couple of vintage campers, but this is our first Airstream. We just picked up a '73 Tradewind that's in what I'd consider decent shape. It's definitely a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 02-13-2012, 01:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,927
Posted By pxlchk1
Find out if you can buy yourself more buffer room...

Find out if you can buy yourself more buffer room by installing a weight distribution hitch.

I know what you mean. You don't ever want to be that close to your weight limit. Always good to have...
Forum: Working on the Road 02-12-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 23,957
Posted By pxlchk1
Something for consideration— I had a...

Something for consideration—

I had a gift-shop business (just a fun sandbox idea) that was 100% drop-shipped products. That's easy because you can fill orders on the road. All you need is a web...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-12-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Thank you for the tips on the corners. Will check...

Thank you for the tips on the corners. Will check that asap.

In the rear, are we talking about the space in the closet and under the shower then?

Spent some time sweeping out today and it looks...
Forum: Cabinets, Counter Tops & Furnishings 02-12-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,689
Posted By pxlchk1
Did someone say tambor?

I am thrilled to hear about some extra tambor doors laying about.

I'm so new to working on this Airstream that I don't know which years or models are interchangeable for these parts.

I need...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-12-2012, 11:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,588
Posted By pxlchk1
Question Manufacturer / segment numbers for exterior skin panels?

Does anyone know how do I go about finding out what panel number this front section is? It's from a 1973 Tradewind, if that helps.

I'd like to set up an eBay search for it so I get pinged if one...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-12-2012, 07:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
She's home!

I looked through the links you guys posted. Thank you for all the info and resources! I've bookmarked them for reference and inspiration.

We brought her home yesterday. The biggest find was that...
Forum: General Interior Topics 02-10-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 26,674
Posted By pxlchk1
Question So then what do you replace it with?

So it's looking like I'll be replacing all the flooring in our '73 Tradewind.

If you were going to replace all your flooring, what would you use? Is there some sort of alternative like green board...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-10-2012, 02:52 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,097
Posted By pxlchk1
Alana's 1973 Tradewind Project

Well, looks like we have a big project on our hands, so I might as well start 1 thread to work through it all.

I just uploaded 48 photos of the bad, the ugly...and there might be some good in...
Forum: 1970-79 Tradewind 02-08-2012, 03:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,289
Posted By pxlchk1
I'm picking the trailer up just over the border...

I'm picking the trailer up just over the border in Indiana, but we live just outside Chicago.

I got the Newbies Guide to Airstreaming book for my Kindle last night and blew right through it. I'm...
Forum: Ribs, Skins & Rivets 02-08-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,091
Posted By pxlchk1
Crunchy panel

I have a question about "rolling out" dents. I'm assuming this requires removal of the skin, right?

From what I've read, it seems that we'll be able to pull out the large shallow dent on the top,...
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