Hi Bill Deering,
In a recent posting, you wrote:
>1. I have a 1971 23 foot Safari which is my first Airstream (or trailer for
>that matter) There has developed some condensation between the panes of the
>two curved front windows. From looking at things it appears that the
>windows would need to be removed from the trailer (drill out the rivets) in
>order to reseal them. Is this the case or have I missed something easier?
>
>2. There is also seal deterioration between the panes of the front center
>flat window. No condensation but I can see what appears to be rubber
>frangments between the panes. Anyone know how difficult it is to
>disassemble this window?
>
>3. On a totally undrelated note I am planning a side trip the the Airstream
>factory in Jackson Center, OH in a couple of weeks. Has anyone taken the
>tour there? They tell me there is a dealer within 30 miles of the factory.
>I'd like to vist there also, not to buy at this time but I am thinking of
>upgrading to a larger unit when we retire in a few years. Does anybody know
>the name and location of this dealer.
Bill,
Your comment: "thinking of upgrading to larger unit when we retire in a few years"
caught my
attention. In my opinion, any work done on your trailer is likely to have very little
impact on
increasing the value of your trailer when you upgrade to a larger unit at a
dealership. End of
story.
Now, of course, if you'd like to join the rest of us who pour gobs of money into our
Vintage
Airstreams because we love them and don't ever expect to recoup all the money we've
spent on them,
then go ahead and tip the pitcher. But, chalk it up to a learning experience, not an
investment
experience.
How's that for short and to the point? But, only take it for what it is - my opinion -
nothing more.
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Having said all that, may I suggest that you take your time about deciding what
represents
"upgrading." There are larger units around which may not qualify as "upgrading."
Granted, quality
may be in the eyes of the beholder. Taking your time and doing your homework will
increase your
ability to behold quality ("upgrade"). There are some practical realities not evident
on first
blush. A good place for doing home work is Tom Patterson's website with his 13,000
entires of past
postings by VAC members.
(Note received from Tom Patterson) >> For the next several days, you will probably
need to use the
static IP http://216.97.21.243 rather than http://www.tompatterson.com <<
Terry
'77 31' Excella 500
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PS - Other sources of data you may find useful include:
http://www.airstream.com/history.htm for history of Airstreams
http://www.airstream.com is the website Airstream directly controls
http://www.airstreamcentral.com/serial.htm for serial number information
http://www.airstreamcentral.com/classpro/viewads.html for want ads
http://www.airstream.net/faq.html for frequently asked questions
http://www.airstream.net for list of rallies
http://www.airstream-rv.com for floorplans, specifications and pictures
http://www.bargman.com/Tekonsha/DOCS/barcat/bawiring7thermo.html for standard pigtail
connections
http://www.blainewindow.com/ for window hardware catalog
http://www.bwalter.com/wood_slide.htm for table and/or gaucho slides
http://www.cabelas.com and do a search for RV light, not cabin light
http://www.can-Am-rv.com and click on "hitch hints."
http://www.cyro.com for temporary (permanent?) replacement windows in older Airstreams
http://www.championtrailers.com for tech area on color coding for 7 prong wires
http://www.escapees.com for the serious RVer
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Cabana/4868/ for any brand of vintage and 2 solar
articles
http://www.howstuffworks.com/refrig.htm for how fridges work
http://www.lehmans.com and do a search for Humphrey propane lights
http://www.phrannie.org/phredex.html for common sense decisions about RVs
http://www.realgoods.com for Energy Efficient Living
http://www.rv-mh-hall-of-fame.org/index.html for RV/MH Heritage Foundation in Elkhart
http://www.rvmobile.com. for info on RV refrigerators
http://www.rv.net/obsolete/index.cfm for obsolete parts dealers
http://www.rvsolarelectric.com for an education on solar
http://www.rumseytruck.com/product/putnamwt.htm about "Weight Distributing Hitches"
http://www.statpower.com to look for a new converter
http://www.thegrid.net/thedrivetrainpage/ about automatic transmissions
http://www.thegrid.net/thedrivetrainpage/700r4.htm about 700r4 transmissions
http://www.tompatterson.com for 13,000 page database - click on "Search Site."
http://www.tompatterson.com/Streamline/Airstreamlist/Spares7.html - Archives
http://www.traderonline.com for selling RVs
http://twopenny-gallery.com/essenay/netlinks.html#modemfr about parks that offer modem
service
http://www.uhaul.com/hitches/glossary.html#tongueweight for hitches
http://www.vac.airstream.net and for VAC member pictures
http://www.wbcci.org/MembershipApp.asp for WBCCI application
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