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Forum: 1960 - 1964 Globetrotter 08-25-2014, 04:35 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,273
Posted By HawkinGal
I know it will be hard work, seemingly endless at...

I know it will be hard work, seemingly endless at times, but I envy you and look foward to watching your progress.

BTW, please wear a respirator!
Forum: Full-Timing 08-20-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,023
Posted By HawkinGal
Seriously, though, I can't believe some of the...

Seriously, though, I can't believe some of the "why would you need to?" responses I've read here. Must be nice. Since I passed 45 turns of the seasons, I often get the urge while showering, even...
Forum: Full-Timing 08-20-2014, 04:29 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 11,023
Posted By HawkinGal
However you work this you're Number One with me!

However you work this you're Number One with me!
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-18-2014, 08:21 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,624
Posted By HawkinGal
American Nomad. Pretty funny since I'm looking...

American Nomad. Pretty funny since I'm looking for one to park at my sporting club.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-18-2014, 09:51 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 155,443
Posted By HawkinGal
Cabinets are veneer over particleboard. On the...

Cabinets are veneer over particleboard. On the "high traffic" edges the particleboard tends to disintegrate. I talked to Karen McGraw from the Project Avion blog and she said she hit those edges...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-18-2014, 09:44 AM
Replies: 203
Views: 155,443
Posted By HawkinGal
'73 Travelcader 25' had an overall length of 26'...

'73 Travelcader 25' had an overall length of 26' 5.5" with a Wall-to-wall inside length of 21' 4.5"

Curb weight 4720#, hitch weight 570#

I'm looking at buying a similar one. Please start a...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-16-2014, 11:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,267
Posted By HawkinGal
Then there's the two huge dents...

Then there's the two huge dents...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-16-2014, 10:21 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,267
Posted By HawkinGal
If you are going to see the '69 Ambassador in...

If you are going to see the '69 Ambassador in Winnetka that is on airstreamclassifieds.com as well as ebay (for a long time, BTW), a couple of observations:

No where in his long description are...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 08-15-2014, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,267
Posted By HawkinGal
Stefrobrts is dead on. I'm wondering if you've...

Stefrobrts is dead on. I'm wondering if you've priced new Airstreams. You might be in for a shock--60-100K! There are a fair number of "full-monty" renovated AS's out there for a lot less.
...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-12-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,932
Posted By HawkinGal
It was blue, huge--reminded me of a honey wagon,...

It was blue, huge--reminded me of a honey wagon, and strapped to the bottom of the rig between the axles and rear bumper.
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-12-2014, 11:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,932
Posted By HawkinGal
Went to see that Argo, and, well, is the...

Went to see that Argo, and, well, is the gray-water tank supposed to ride below the level of the axles? That looked like a replacement tank too and because of how it was parked, it was only 2-3...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-11-2014, 09:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,932
Posted By HawkinGal
No kidding! Is that normal for AS's of this...

No kidding! Is that normal for AS's of this vintage or just Argos? Here I thought the original tank was in the frame or had fallen out because of corrosion and putting one under the sofa was their...
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-11-2014, 09:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,932
Posted By HawkinGal
It's not under the floor within the frame?

It's not under the floor within the frame?
Forum: All Argosy Trailers 08-11-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,932
Posted By HawkinGal
I Know This Sounds Stupid, But Where Is the Water Fill in a '75 Argosy 24'?

So I'm going to see an Argosy tomorrow that has a "new" potable water tank in the trailer nestled underneath a new nose sofa. I asked the seller, who has owned the camper for a year and NEVER used...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-07-2014, 09:20 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,617
Posted By HawkinGal
Not this year! We found a use for this "Polar...

Not this year! We found a use for this "Polar Vortex!"

But in a normal summer here in SE Michigan, we'll get a bunch of days in the 90's. Even so, my campsite is shady, so I expect I'll very...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-07-2014, 10:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 778
Posted By HawkinGal
Can You Leave the Fold Out Center Double Open?

I posed a similar question on the "Interior Restoration Forum" but have had no response because I think it's in the wrong place.

I'm looking for my first Airstream and would like to know:

For...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-07-2014, 09:47 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,617
Posted By HawkinGal
Thanks!

Cannot even begin to tell you all how happy I am for this info. I have relayed it to the seller, who checked his owner's manual which said ac only drew 14.5 amps, and we are working out a way to...
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-06-2014, 12:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,899
Posted By HawkinGal
Kevin, I meant he's had it on craigslist for over...

Kevin, I meant he's had it on craigslist for over a month for $7500. Still way too high as a Buy-It-Now on ebay for $6900.
Forum: Vintage Kin 08-06-2014, 11:36 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,899
Posted By HawkinGal
Yeah, I've been back and forth with that guy just...

Yeah, I've been back and forth with that guy just to try to get him to check if the appliances work. He's had it up for sale for a month, posted a ton of pics, but never checked to see if water...
Forum: Electrical - Systems, Generators, Batteries & Solar 08-06-2014, 10:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,617
Posted By HawkinGal
20 amp service and A/C use

The little (20 sites) campground at my Michigan sporting club only has 20 amp service. Members say their ac's generally work fine, but you don't use the microwave at the same time, etc.

I'm...
Forum: General Interior Topics 08-05-2014, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,137
Posted By HawkinGal
Is the "Center Double" Always a Foldout?

Am hunting for my first Airstream and I need a double bed. I've read a number of posts in various threads where people talk about the bother of every day having to fold up the double on their...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-05-2014, 07:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By HawkinGal
Also WBCCI Rally

I can't get to the Airstream Parks mentioned but I am planning to go to the WBCCI Region 4 Rally in Michigan in two weeks. It's not listed on the forum for some reason but I found it here

Region...
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 08-05-2014, 04:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,495
Posted By HawkinGal
Nice

I especially like the "no rod removal necessary" part.
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-04-2014, 10:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By HawkinGal
Good Idea

Love that idea to check the "Dollars & Cents" forum. Have already put up a Wanted Ad on the Forum Classifieds and had a response!
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-04-2014, 10:33 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By HawkinGal
No Tow Vehicle

Looking close to home because I don't have a tow vehicle and don't care to blow my budget on shipping.

Also, while I would prefer a '69-'70 Trade Wind, Overlander or Ambassador, I am flexible.
...
Forum: 1959-69 Tradewind 08-03-2014, 08:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 920
Posted By HawkinGal
How Best to Publicize My Hunt for a '69-'70 Tradewind?

What are the best ways to let the community know I am looking to buy a '69-'70 Trade Wind within 3 hours of Detroit?
Forum: 1966 - 1969 Ambassador 08-03-2014, 08:43 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,085
Posted By HawkinGal
On the Hunt for a '69

What is/are the best way/s to let people know if I am looking to buy a '69 or '70 Ambassador?
Forum: Airstream Classifieds 08-03-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 452
Posted By HawkinGal
Wanted: Airstream within 3 hrs of detroit

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

Looking for roadworthy, camp-ready Airstream with solid frame...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 08-02-2014, 08:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,320
Posted By HawkinGal
Awash in Argosys in SE Michigan

I don't have the experience to check a motorhome, but if you drove out this way, I'm sure one of these three at least would be roadworthy...

1978 Argosy Airstream motothome...
Forum: Our Community 07-30-2014, 11:10 AM
Replies: 2,095
Views: 446,133
Posted By HawkinGal
For Sale 1977 Argosy 20' Near Indianapolis

1977 Airstream Argosy (https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/rvs/4594111891.html)

This was just posted today! Not what I want so...
Forum: Argosy Motorhomes 07-30-2014, 09:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,320
Posted By HawkinGal
1977 Argosy Roadrunner 28' For Sale in Detroit

1977 Argosy Roadrunner (https://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/rvs/4593555390.html)
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-30-2014, 09:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 839
Posted By HawkinGal
Avion: Would like to See View Out Doorside Window

My campsite has a gorgeous view on the doorside. Could someone with a '78-'86 vintage (jalousie windows) Avion 28' - 30' please takes pics while sitting on the sofa, curtains/blinds wide open, so I...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-29-2014, 10:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,899
Posted By HawkinGal
No to the whales. Won't fit at my campsite. But...

No to the whales. Won't fit at my campsite. But if I could find a 32S...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-29-2014, 10:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,899
Posted By HawkinGal
Oooh! Just saw pics of a 30P Twin and the...

Oooh! Just saw pics of a 30P Twin and the streetside twin has drawers its entire length. So the guts won't have to be moved--must be closer to the exterior wall than the '73 Twin which had "guts"...
Forum: Buyer Guidelines 07-29-2014, 08:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,086
Posted By HawkinGal
What's Wrong with the '80s?

After spending the last 3 months looking for an SOB and just getting tired of rotted roofs, floors, and delaminated walls. Then trying to avoid that by looking newer (a 4-year old Jayco Jayflight is...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-29-2014, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,899
Posted By HawkinGal
Yup. Pity, yhose mirrors will have to go...:D

Yup. Pity, yhose mirrors will have to go...:D
Forum: Airstream Lifestyle 07-29-2014, 04:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,493
Posted By HawkinGal
If you wanted to be left alone I suspect I know...

If you wanted to be left alone I suspect I know how--a prominently displayed "FORGET THE DOG, BEWARE OF OWNER" sign. You can also get them embellished with a handgun or tactical rifle. They are...
Forum: Vintage Kin 07-29-2014, 04:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 6,899
Posted By HawkinGal
Avion: Modifying a Center Twin into a Center Double

Hi All!

Saw my first Avion only 10 days ago and I'm hooked and on the hunt here in Michigan. Looking for a 28 to 31-footer. Drove over two hours to see Chuck Cayo Thursday and picked his brain...
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