VACList-Digest Friday, November 16, 2001 Issue 125
Today's Topics:
1. Re: '66 Safari/Locks
2. Re: Tire recall........
3. Land Yacht ?
4. 1990 Airstream
5. Re: '66 Safari/Locks
6. Re: Tire recall........
7. Re: Land Yacht ?
8. Re: Argosy
9. Re: 1990 Airstream
10. Re: Argosy
11. Re: Tire recall........
12. Re: Vent Covers
13. Re: rv parks in panama city, fl
14. Trailer Life Magazine
15. Trailer Transportation from IN to CA
16. Re: Trailer Transportation from IN to CA
17. Re: rv parks in panama city, fl
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Message Number: 1
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 20:16:13 -0500
From: "Robert Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: '66 Safari/Locks
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Hello
I just started working at a Winnebago dealership, we do not have an Airst=
ream dealer here or I'd be working for them, but we don't and I needed a =
job, any way we use the same two keys to lock all the different coaches a=
nd trailers on the lot. I have tried the compartment doors yet. Only been=
there four days.
We do have a 91 Airstream coach and a 1990 29 footer, so I get to admire =
them until someone takes them away.
Bobby =20
=20
----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Dunmyer
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 8:01 AM
To: Multiple recipients of VACList
Subject: [VAC] Re: '66 Safari/Locks
=20
Charlie,
I surprised the heck outa my friend when we were camped together. He
has a pretty new (1993, I think) SOB, I had the 1968 A/S. My compartment
key opened his compartments!
I had a couple of spares, but sent them to someone on the List. If
someone else could duplicate their key and send it to Kerri, it'd
probably work.
<<Jim>>
Charlie/Betty Burke wrote:
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Hi, i recently purchased a '66 Safari and it did not come with any
> > keys to the door lock or the service panels on the outside. Can these
> > locks be replaced or re-keyed? Does anyone know where to puchase the
> > replacement locks? Also it did not have a cover for the back panel on
> > the outside that covers all the plumbing etc. Can that be replaced as
> > well and where can that be purchased? Thanks!
> > Kerri/Minnesota
> > New and first time owner of an Airstream
> > '66 Safari
>
> This amount to revealing an industry secret but here goes. Over the
> years there have been very few variations in compartment door lock/keys=
. .
> Is is a safe bet that any compartment key will fit the compartment door=
s
> of the same year coach. In fact except for the major style change years=
,
> like 1969 the keys stayed the same for many years. From 1969 on the
> 1101X, CH751, 403 keys opened nearly all compartments. The Thetford
> gravity waterfill with its double sided key is a glaring exception. It
> is not longer available, period.
> Entry door keys are different. Those do have a number of variations.
>
> Charlie
>
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IV>I just started working at a Winnebago dealership, we do not have an Ai=
rstream dealer here or I'd be working for them, but we don't and I needed=
a job, any way we use the same two keys to lock all the different coache=
s and trailers on the lot. I have tried the compartment doors yet. O=
nly been there four days.</DIV> <DIV>We do have a 91 Airstream coach and =
a 1990 29 footer, so I get to admire them until someone takes them away.<=
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IV style=3D"FONT: 10pt Arial"><B>Subject:</B> [VAC] Re: '66 Safari/Locks<=
/DIV> <DIV> </DIV>Charlie,<BR>I surprised the heck outa my friend wh=
en we were camped together. He<BR>has a pretty new (1993, I think) SOB, I=
had the 1968 A/S. My compartment<BR>key opened his compartments!<BR><BR>=
I had a couple of spares, but sent them to someone on the List. If<BR>som=
eone else could duplicate their key and send it to Kerri, it'd<BR>probabl=
y work.<BR><BR> &nbs=
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<<Jim>><BR><=
BR>Charlie/Betty Burke wrote:<BR>><BR>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:<BR=
>><BR>> > Hi, i recently purchased a '66 Safari and it did not c=
ome with any<BR>> > keys to the door lock or the service panels on =
the outside. Can these<BR>> > locks be replaced or re-keyed? Does a=
nyone know where to puchase the<BR>> > replacement locks? Also it d=
id not have a cover for the back panel on<BR>> > the outside that c=
overs all the plumbing etc. Can that be replaced as<BR>> > well and=
where can that be purchased? Thanks!<BR>> > Kerri/Minnesota<BR>>=
; > New and first time owner of an Airstream<BR>> > '66 Safari<B=
R>><BR>> This amount to revealing an industry secret but here goes.=
Over the<BR>> years there have been very few variations in compartmen=
t door lock/keys.<BR>> Is is a safe bet that any compartment key will =
fit the compartment doors<BR>> of the same year coach. In fact except =
for the major style change years,<BR>> like 1969 the keys stayed the s=
ame for many years. From 1969 on the<BR>> 1101X, CH751, 403 keys opene=
d nearly all compartments. The Thetford<BR>> gravity waterfill with it=
s double sided key is a glaring exception. It<BR>> is not longer avail=
able, period.<BR>> Entry door keys are different. Those do have a numb=
er of variations.<BR>><BR>> Charlie<BR>><BR>> To unsubscribe =
or change to a daily Digest format, please go to<BR>> http://airstream=
. .net/vaclist/listoffice.html<BR>><BR>> When replying to a message, =
please delete all unnecessary original text<BR>><BR>><BR><BR>--<BR>=
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Message Number: 2
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 19:16:06 -0600
From: "JJWEST" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Tire recall........
Don't forget about the silent recall on Goodyear ST-225 Marathon tires. I
had my 5 replaced in Sept. with the next size load range (D). The
replacements have circle "S" after the name Marathon. 65 psi on the max.
inflation. Mine were .009" as compared to the new .011" depth, so it cost me
77.00 per tire, 88.00 on the new spare. 194.00 bucks for new tires that are
better than priors.
That's about it for now..
Jim Westrich, #7093.
Morganfield, Ky.........
P.S. :
I have courtesy parking for those interested. Elec., water & I'll even dump
the tanks for you. Just like the Good Sam Parks !!! I'm out in the country
here on 10.5 wooded acres, just 70 miles north of Lake Barkley / Ky. Lake.
45 minutes from Evansville, hour & a half from Paducah. Three hrs. from Nash
or St.L. Good asphalt roads..no rocks...........!!!
Come & see us. Call first or e-mail. I drive a 'Hound, so need some lead
time before arrivals. Ya'll take care.....JW.
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Message Number: 3
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 20:32:11 -0500
From: "Robert Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Land Yacht ?
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I have a question about the different names for Airstreams. I know there =
are Clippers, Bambi's, Ambassador, TradeWind etc... But what I want to kn=
ow is are they all called Land Yacht? =20
Thanks
Bobby
'66 Ambassador
'73 Ambassador
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Bambi's, Ambassador, TradeWind etc... But what I want to know is are they=
all called Land Yacht? <BR></DIV> <DIV>Thanks</DIV> <DIV>Bobby</DIV> <DI=
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Message Number: 4
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 20:38:25 -0500
From: "Robert Gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: 1990 Airstream
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Hello
I just started working at an RV dealership and we got a 1990 Airstream in=
on a trade.
I can get it for $7000.00 but really don't need it, but then again the pr=
ice is right.
Does any one know much about the newer 90's Airstream?
Any thing in particular I should look for?
If someone else is interested let me know. =20
Bobby Gill
work # 1-800-238-9926
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IV>I just started working at an RV dealership and we got a 1990 Airstream=
in on a trade.</DIV> <DIV>I can get it for $7000.00 but really don't nee=
d it, but then again the price is right.</DIV> <DIV>Does any one know muc=
h about the newer 90's Airstream?</DIV> <DIV>Any thing in particular I sh=
ould look for?</DIV> <DIV>If someone else is interested let me know. </DI=
V> <DIV>Bobby Gill</DIV> <DIV>work # 1-800-238-9926<BR><BR></DIV></BODY><=
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Message Number: 5
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 17:45:03 -0800
From: Jim Wylie <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: '66 Safari/Locks
I bought my 65 Caravel no locks for the compartments and I lost the
key to the door on the trip home.
A call to the locksmith. He replaced all the keys, said the
compartment were a generic lock common to trailers and boats. It was $35 for
the house call but worth the trouble of driving aimlessly around.
> Subject: Re: '66 Safari/Locks
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> > Hi, i recently purchased a '66 Safari and it did not come with any
> > keys to the door lock or the service panels on the outside. Can these
> > locks be replaced or re-keyed? Does anyone know where to puchase the
> > replacement locks? Also it did not have a cover for the back panel on
> > the outside that covers all the plumbing etc. Can that be replaced as
> > well and where can that be purchased? Thanks!
> > Kerri/Minnesota
> > New and first time owner of an Airstream
> > '66 Safari
>
>
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Message Number: 6
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 20:43:31 -0600
From: "John R. Kleven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Tire recall........
I talked to Goodyear customer service yesterday and the tire swap is only if
you have Load range D. She (Maria) described it as a tire upgrade, and not
a recall. Apparently there are problems with the Load range D tires and the
improved tire has the "s" after radial on the tire. When I told her that
mine were load range C, she informed me that I was not eligible. I missed
the original post on tire recall, so if someone can explain it better, or
set it straight, please do.
Randy
Subject: [VAC] Re: Tire recall........
> Don't forget about the silent recall on Goodyear ST-225 Marathon tires. I
> had my 5 replaced in Sept. with the next size load range (D). The
> replacements have circle "S" after the name Marathon. 65 psi on the max.
> inflation. Mine were .009" as compared to the new .011" depth, so it cost
me
> 77.00 per tire, 88.00 on the new spare. 194.00 bucks for new tires that
are
> better than priors.
>
> That's about it for now..
>
> Jim Westrich, #7093.
> Morganfield, Ky.........
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Message Number: 7
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 21:49:27 -0700
From: Charlie/Betty Burke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Land Yacht ?
Robert Gill wrote:
> I have a question about the different names for Airstreams. I know
> there are Clippers, Bambi's, Ambassador, TradeWind etc... But what I
> want to know is are they all called Land Yacht?ThanksBobby'66
> Ambassador'73 Ambassador
The Landyacht is one of the more overworked names in the Airstream
corral. Over the years it has been a model, a trim level, and since 1990
the chosen designator for most of their flat sided motorhomes. So it
depends were you've seen it and how old it is.
Charlie
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Message Number: 8
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 21:52:56 -0700
From: Charlie/Betty Burke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Argosy
Robert Petersen wrote:
> Hi all, I was just over to the storage area where my Airstream is
> parked for the winter for the purpose to check on it, as well as get a
> few things out that I forgot. And, parked just two trailers away, was
> an Argosy. I couldn't help but wonder over for a peak, and I couldn't
> believe how much like an Airstream it looked. Now, my question is
> this: Was the Argosy made by the Airstream company, or was it just a
> copycat product? This one was in pretty rough condition, and as it
> was new to the storage area since I was there last, I can't figure how
> they got it there. All four tires were flat, and several of the
> storage doors are missing, leaving it wide open for mice and the
> weather. But if the Argosy isn't made by the Airstream company,
> wouldn't there be some sort of copy right infringement? Just
> curious.Bob
The Argosy was made by Airstream in a plant in Versailles, OH. near
Jackson Center. While it shared many features and construction
techniques with the Airstream, in some cases features were first tried
on the Argosy. A good example is the large front wrap windows. As others
on the list will tell you there are lots of good things and a few not so
good things about their Argosy's.
Charlie
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Message Number: 9
Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2001 23:33:44 -0600
From: GeorgeHumphrey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: 1990 Airstream
Hi Bobby,
You didn't say but I assume it is the trailer model. I have an '89
and love it but would change two things. First the clear coat decided
this year it had enough of our Texas sunshine, blistered, dried up
and fell off of the top of the trailer. Second, it has developed two leaks
at the rear of the trailer at the lower trim line and rotted the floor
in two places. I gave $10K for the '89 two years ago, so your $7K is
a good deal if it is in great shape with everything working and no
clear coat or leak problems. Let us know if you buy it.
George
'89 Excella 29'
At 08:38 PM 11/15/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Hello I just started working at an RV dealership and we got a 1990
>Airstream in on a trade. I can get it for $7000.00 but really don't need
>it, but then again the price is right. Does any one know much about the
>newer 90's Airstream? Any thing in particular I should look for? If someone
>else is interested let me know. Bobby Gill work # 1-800-238-9926
>
>
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Message Number: 10
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 07:21:36 -0500
From: "Elisa" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Argosy
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> As others
>on the list will tell you there are lots of good things and a few not =
so
>good things about their Argosy's.
Alright, alright, I'm biting! I have owned two Argosys and two =
Airstreams and prefer Argosy, although I love both.
#1 - I am NOT into polishing aluminum. I don't polish my silver, why =
would I take on a whole trailer?
#2 - If an Airstream gets a dent, you can whistle "Dixie" for the hassle =
of fixing it. Argosy? Put a little auto body filler, sand it and paint =
it.
#3 - Argosys stay cooler in the heat. Maybe the white paint reflects =
better? Dunno.
#4 - Argosys have a steel front end and rear end cap in the frame, and =
they do not get those road dings and dents from stones.
#5 - When Airstream was putting in all that heavy, expensive wood =
cabinetry and lots of other fancy trimmings and gadgets, they cheated in =
the Argosys by putting in cheap lightweight cabinets and no extras. It =
is much lighter in weight and has less things to have to fix to make it =
"right" as a vintage unit.
#6 - As someone mentioned earlier, they have those big front wrap =
windows, and I LOVE light. (Trailers can feel claustrophobic to me.)
#7 - The 28' models came with a rear bedroom option, and those units =
have the big wrap windows in the back, too!
#8 - An Argosy owner can belong to the WBCCI, which wasn't always true.
#9 - They are cheaper to buy than an Airstream!!! And you can be =
VINTAGE!!! =20
For your info, as far as I know, Argosys were only made from 1970 to =
1979 in the wonderful Airstream-shaped body. They might have come out =
square in the early 80's, but I don't know. Argosys have all the same =
great Airstream undercarriage and tow like a dream. The later Argosys =
from 1977 on are wonderful in their inside decor, plus they have all the =
regular stuff like black and grey water tanks. Grey water tanks =
probably started around 75? =20
=20
If you can find one with additional options like the Vista View =
windows, fan in the bath, optional lights, etc., they are every bit as =
nice as an Airstream and much easier to maintain.
Elisa
77 Argosy, 28' rear bedroom
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Message Number: 11
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 08:30:13 -0500
From: "Scott Scheuermann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Tire recall........
Randy,
You have the Goodyear "tire recall" straight. Not sure what happened in
Jim's case, but load range C tires are not supposed to be included.
Scott
1960 Overlander with the newer S tires courtesy of Goodyear
----- Original Message -----
From: "John R. Kleven" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 9:43 PM
Subject: [VAC] Re: Tire recall........
> I talked to Goodyear customer service yesterday and the tire swap is only
if
> you have Load range D. She (Maria) described it as a tire upgrade, and
not
> a recall. Apparently there are problems with the Load range D tires and
the
> improved tire has the "s" after radial on the tire. When I told her that
> mine were load range C, she informed me that I was not eligible. I missed
> the original post on tire recall, so if someone can explain it better, or
> set it straight, please do.
> Randy
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Message Number: 12
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 07:45:59 -0800
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Vent Covers
Roughly 1951 to 1968, the 14x14 size. A.K.A. "the Baking Dish"
RJ
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 11:37 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [VAC] Re: GMC/Airstream Restoration
>
> RJ, you mentioned the future possibility of having a source
> for replacement
> Hehr aluminum vent covers. What model year trailers used
> those covers and
> what size were/are they?
> Thanks,
> Jim Greene
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Message Number: 13
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 11:04:59 -0500
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: rv parks in panama city, fl
on 11/15/01 7:12 PM, S D at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Hi all,
> I was wondering if anyone can tell me of somewhere to
> park my vintage airstream in panama city, fl., for the
> month of march.
> thanks
> sara davis
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Hi Sara,
For two years as Snowbirds, we parked our Vintage Airstream in Panama City
on the bay beside the Lynn Haven bridge. A few years ago, the campground was
turned into a condominium. BUT --
During those two winters, we checked out every RV park in the area. There is
a county park near Lynn Haven. It might be a convenient spot for you. We
didn't care for the ambiance.
There are several RV parks in downtown Panama Beach (Emerald Coast,
Magnolia Beach, KOA, Park Place and others) and west out of town toward
Panama City Beach (Ocean Park), but each charges high retail ($25-30).
Ocean Park is a membership system campground. If you plan to live in Panama
City for several years and use your Airstream regularly (weekends) at a
nearby park, it might pay to buy a "used membership" ($500) in Ocean Park
(check their bulletin board and read the "recreation" classifieds).
The least expensive place we found ($10 per night) was Pine Log State Forest
with no buy-in costs, but it was far from any town or village.
St. Andrews State Park is always available, but a reservation is necessary
for staying there during March. Call several months in advance (tomorrow).
If you are military or related to a serviceman stationed at Tyndall AFB,
there's is always the FamCamp, but's it's not cheap and a month in March is
peak season. Retired military have preference.
Near the AFB are two Mom & Pop parks (Nautical Point 850-871-2413) and
another, one block away. Both properties are on the bay. Each is more
moderately priced than the commercial campgrounds near Hathaway Bridge.
There are 4+ campgrounds in Mexico Beach (28 miles east on US98). We stayed
at Rustic Sands and found it convenient to Panama City. The beach is easily
accessible for walking. We found fantastic shells on that beach.
If you join "Passport America" at Rustic Sands, the per night cost is 1/2
price (less than $10 per night) for as long as they'll let you stay. It may
be a week or more, but at that price, it might be worth the inconvenience of
moving to another campground for the remainder of the month. Plus, the 1/2
price rate is in effect all year long on a space available basis. Ask them.
Pine Lake RV Park in Fountain has the same deal with Passport America, is
about 30 miles from Panama City and is on a lake. The advertise unlimited
stay on the 1/2 price rate which suggests the location may not be popular.
Hope this helps. You have time to track down your options. Be persistent.
Terry
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"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." Theodore Roosevelt
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Message Number: 14
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 09:24:08 -0800
From: "David Pfeffer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Trailer Life Magazine
For anyone interested, this months Trailer Life's cover story is on the
VAC, nice article with many pictures of vintage AS's some pulled by vintage
automobiles.
David Pfeffer
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Message Number: 15
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 10:48:43 -0800
From: "Charles Willson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Trailer Transportation from IN to CA
I am looking for as cost efficient way as possible to get a 1956
Airstream Caravanner in good working and towing condition transported
from Peru, IN to Santa Cruz, CA (2,300 miles) or as geographically close
as possible. Transportation can take place any time in the next 180
days.
Does anyone know of a service or individuals who might be interested in
towing and or vacationing in the trailer out to CA. I have a budget of
around $1,500 to $2K to get it out here.
If necessary I can meet someone in route within a 1,000 miles of Santa
Cruz.
Thanks,
Charles
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Charles Willson
64 Globetrotter
Santa Cruz - CA
PH 831-247-1577
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Message Number: 16
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 15:06:35 -0500
From: "Mr. Joy H. Hansen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Trailer Transportation from IN to CA
Hi,
What is the length of the trailer, what kind of hitch? I might give it a
try if I decide to travel to California for vacation as my '69 Safari isn't
towable. I have a Ford 250 Power Stroke diesel.
It's worth considering.
'69 Safari, Joy
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Message Number: 17
Date: Fri, 16 Nov 2001 18:33:30 -0500
From: "Jim Stewart" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: rv parks in panama city, fl
My camping guide gives Grayton Beach Recreation Area
a 10 (out of a possible 10). 1-850-231-4210. Same guide gives St. Andrews
State Recreation Area a 9. Max stay 14 days.1-850-233-5140.
Jim
'61 Bambi
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From: "S D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Multiple recipients of VACList" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2001 7:12 PM
Subject: [VAC] rv parks in panama city, fl
> Hi all,
> I was wondering if anyone can tell me of somewhere to
> park my vintage airstream in panama city, fl., for the
> month of march.
> thanks
> sara davis
>
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