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RE: [VAL] looking for first Airstream



Jim,

WE found out what was ut there by going to a unit rally and doing an open
house. From there we took what we learned and applied it, You may find one
leads to many or that trhoughout your camping your style and needs change,
heck we have three and use them all.  YOu have come to the right place for
advice.

Mary Kim Waddell

> Hi All,
> 
> I'm new to the list and hunting my first Airstream.  I did a little
> research 
> and printed out a valuation model from vintageairstream.com.  Armed with
> my 
> newfound knowledge, I went out to see my first one yesterday.  A 1972 
> 27-footer.  
> 
> Whew....what a mess.  Massive frame corrosion, missing refrigerator, 
> non-functional inverter, non-functional A/C, plumbing leaks, skin leaks,
> massive dent incurred in backing.  The trailer had not been used in
> many, 
> many years.  A great experience of what not to get!  :-)
> 
> Is there a particular spread of year models that you folks prefer in the
> mid-20 foot size range?  Is there any particular methods you use to hunt
> down 
> good units?  Anything in particular to watch for?  Sure would appreciate
> any 
> advice you can offer.....
> 
> Jim