On Jul 21, 2011, at 5:41 AM, AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com wrote:
> 6a. new member
> Posted by: "dvmorrell" dvmorrell@yahoo.com dvmorrell
> Date: Wed Jul 20, 2011 8:35 pm ((PDT))
>
> Hi, I am new to this group. My husband and I have recently
> purchased a 1974 Avion Travel Cader. It is need of much work. I
> have never thought about owning a camper. But when I saw it, I knew
> immediately it was for us, even though we do not own a large enough
> vehicle to pull it. We are excited about getting it revived so we
> can get it on the road. We have only been camping with our daughter
> and son-in-law. We are excited about becoming campers. I hope to
> learn much from the members of this group.
Hi Morrells,
Welcome to the group. Reviving a camper and getting it on the road is
exciting; there's no question of that. We hope you'll write about
it. You'll find us following your progress and cheering you on.
If you'd like another perspective on anything, just say so. There are
many of us (probably most of us) ready to freely share our views. If
you have questions, ask them. There is no such thing as a dumb
question. When it comes to mistakes, the only ones who don't make
them are those who don't do anything. There are 3403 of us reading
this list every day which means you can just about guarantee someone
else has made the same mistake (and learned their own version of
avoiding it the next time).
If you're looking for a fast answer to a quick question, you're in
luck. Our archives are an accumulation of 10 years worth of postings
(72,932 and counting). The neat thing about them is they are
searchable with key words and/or with names of members. That's a lot
of data and all of it is written by real people with real experience
in real situations. Most of those people are as far away from your
desk as your keyboard - and are ready to correspond with you .....
tonight, tomorrow, the next day... That's not too shabby, if I do say
so myself.
When it comes to finding "hard to find" parts, Steve Hinghton at
Vintage Trailer Supply is a good person to get to know. When visiting
his website, it would be worthwhile to scan his entire inventory
stock - even though you'll not remember most of it. At least, you'll
know where to look when you do need something.
http://www.vintagetrailersupply.com/Airstream_Book_p/vts-224.htm
One last comment. Tomorrow is an ideal day to start a spread sheet
showing every cent you spend on your vintage trailer. Likewise, it is
the ideal day to take pictures of everything. Why do this?
At some point in the future (thousands of dollars down the road), you
may choose to insure your vintage vehicle for more than it's worth un-
restored. If you take "before and after" pictures of everything you
refurbish over the next few years, then the Insurance Company's
Certified Appraiser will know right up front - exactly what you are
asking them to insure.
There are only a limited number of insurance companies who will
insure a restored vintage travel trailer. They will need proof that
yours is not just some old trailer, but is in fact a valued part of
American History and could not be replaced.
Likewise, if during your leisure reading about the history of your
trailer, you may find references to it's uniqueness and rarity. Make
a copy of that page, the title of the book and include it in your
"substantiating data" folder.
Then, if your trailer is ever damaged somehow (tree falling on it at
a campground and crushing it, someone backing their 18 wheeler into
your trailer at an Interstate Rest Area, etc., etc. ad nauseum),
you'll have all your ducks in a row when the Insurance Company's
Damage Appraisal Expert comes knocking on your door.
Again, welcome to the group. We look forward to reading about your
progress (and vicariously sharing your experiences),
Terry
Terry's Tip for the Day
A hot rock placed in your sleeping bag will keep your feet warm. A
hot enchilada works almost as well, but the cheese sticks between
your toes.
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