[VAC] Re: Air conditioner removal

[Lew Sprague]

Robert, I have a '66 24ft. Tradewind, purchased in '99 without an a/c unit. I have 3 roof vents; 2 being forward of the sleeping area (and without fans) and 1 just forward of the bathroom door (with a fan). Upon a request from my wife to install  an a/c unit, I did some research so to correctly install one.. I found starting in 1964, the company installed a 120 volt wire to a location in the roof for future a/c add-on. The Tradewind 24ft. Twin and Double should have the wire located 121" back from the #1 "rib" of the trailer. This puts it just aft of the partition between the sleeping compartment and the galley. Sure enough, when the opening was cut (between supports) the wire was there waiting to be wired to the unit. The the other end was at the panel but not connected. The drain line was not found although I was told it should be there. I trust this may be of help to you or others. P.S. different length models' location of wire will vary. Where in Michigan?
Lew Sprague
1966 Tradewind (1st trlr and lovin' it)

Robert Petersen wrote:

 Jim, thanks for the advice, and I do believe you're right.  I took another look our Tradewind today, and if there are supposed to be 4 ceiling fan/lights, the A/C would be where the third one from the front should be located, or midway toward the back.  I'll take your advice and see how it works first.  One thing in my favor is that this Coleman unit also has heating capacity, which could come in handy being from Michigan.  Thank again, Robert

----- Original Message -----

From: Jim Greene

To: Robert Petersen

Sent: 2/19/01 2:58:28 PM

Subject: Re: [VAC] Re: Air conditioner removal

 Robert, I think you are wise to wait a while before taking out the airconditioner. I owned a new off the showroom floor 1971 Tradewind (my firstAirstream) and the factory installed unit was just was you described thelocation of the one in your trailer. But the real reason for suggestingthat you wait is to see whether you are comfortable in your trailerwithout the air conditioner. That depends, of course, on where you traveland when you do it. I can tell you from experience that the inside of atrailer gets pretty warm after sitting in the sun all day. You may campplaces where you don't need an air conditioned but I believe you will behappier in the long run to wait and see if you are glad you have it. Welcome to the list and Airstreaming. Cheers, Jim Greene'68 Tradewind #1148Atlanta   [NON-Text Body part not included]