Re: [A/S] Need Repair in New York State or New England

[TallTravel@xxxxxxx]

Dear Group:

I have a problem with a 1997 Excella Classic Travel Trailer, rear bath, 
21'--I bottomed out, jammed the exterior sewer connection into the asphalt, 
and " possibly " did some damage to the black water tank. I cannot figure out 
how the black plastic sewer connection is physically connected to the black 
water tank. From underneath the trailer it appears the plastic was pushed up 
into the tank. The tank is leaking from the connection to the large black 
plastic exterior sewer pipe. Although I have thoroughly cleaned everything 
and let it dry (all scents and smells gone, have not used it in over two 
weeks), I have not yet gone to the lengths of dismantling the pieces. The 
owner's manual is unclear, as it shows only a top view of the placement of 
the connection relative to the side of the trailer body.
          
Does anyone know how these physical connections are set up on the 1997 
widebody Excellas?

I am hoping to tour New England for the fall colors, starting this next week, 
and don't really want to give up the trailer for a week.

Questions:

Any GOOD Airstream service centers in the Northeast, including New York 
State, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, or Maine?

Any chance I can make this repair myself?
 
Probability of my replacing the black water tank myself?

Underlying this set of questions is a dwindling faith in the Airstream 
Service centers level of work. My experience thus far has not been great, 
finding most of them are shorthanded for actual Airstream experience.

Suggestions?

Robert J. Brabenec
TallTravel@aol.com