Saw 2 ads from one dealer in Lynchburg, SC on rvtraderonline; called ahead of time, talked to owner, an older man, Don, several times about the 1998 and 1996 b190s he had for sale.
Told him I lived 900 miles away, and would like to see these b190s. He invited me down to look at them, said one's mileage was 37K and the other, 41K. Looked up the BBB rating--nothing against him.
Got my brother from another state to drive down here and take me there. Left Wed morning, raining most of way, tho saw some beautiful country in TN and NC. Talked to Don on phone again ( 3rd or 4th time) to be sure he had both vans. He said he did. I asked him to fire up the fridge and put in an ice cube tray with water so I could see that it worked okay.
Arrived Thurs early afternoon. Wife said both vans had been sold but had another 1996. It was in terrible shape--been baking in the sun for years so moldings pulled away from windows, etc. etc. Rough on inside--nearly 70K miles.
Most of the airstreams on lot were old.
Expensive and big disappointment in everything. Long trip home. You'd think at 65, I would have learned some things. (I forgot to see if they had the ice cube tray in the fridge or if it was even turned on.)
Today is Sept 19,09 and his two ads are still online.
Unpleasant experience Sept 17, 09
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Don't worry - they come up for sale pretty often. You'll find one!zmartha wrote: So I am still looking for a low mileage, well taken care of B190. I like the B190 floor plan with the overhead bunk better than the newer Interstate Airstreams--and they are way too expensive for my budget anyway. I have never owned an Airstream and remember them from the time I was a kid.
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1991 Airstream B190 - bought, 2005; sold, 2011; bought 2017
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
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