Terry,
Thanks for so much valuable information. I would like, at some point, to
put solar panels on top of the trailer (once I clear off all the "stuff",
like the TV antenna, off the roof). I'm fortunate in that we have a huge
lake nearby, so there are a bunch of boating dealers, in addition to a
couple of so-so RV dealers.
I will ask the seller (who took meticulous care of his baby) how the
positive/negative is lined up in the battery compartment. I am very
fortunate in that the seller kept all of the paperwork with the trailer.
And yes, I'm still having fun, looking forward to great adventures, in
addition to learning a bunch of new stuff. The only thing I need now is
more free time to sneak away and travel. Dang business won't let me sneak
too far away for very long, at least at this point. Good thing I have an
Airstream, to last until I can finagle retirement (or till I win the
lottery - one can always hope:).
Cheers,
Mary
-----Original Message-----
From: Terry Tyler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Monday, April 23, 2001 1:08 PM
Subject: [VAC] I finally got an Airstream!
>Mary,
>
>If I was starting out from scratch like you,
>
>1 - I'd check all the prices in all the stores within my area (by phone),
>2 - I'd become very precise in my understanding of the warranty or
guarantee (even putting details
>on graph paper so I could compare and contrast features between stores),
>3 - I'd determine if the seller would install the battery (not everyone can
carry a new battery very
>far or return a dead one for the $5 credit),
>4 - I'd ask if the battery was fully charged when purchased or if it needed
to be charged overnight
>(especially if I didn't have a charger or didn't know if my converter
worked correctly),
>5 - I'd want to be absolutely certain the connecting posts on the new
battery were compatible with
>the connecting adapters on my Airstream (and how do you tell which is
ground and which is positive
>without the old battery offering a clue), and
>6 - after the installation is complete, I'd make sure the connectors were
still connected
>(especially if I had to "wrestle" the battery into a tight compartment).
>
>Sometimes when I do this kind of simple, methodical homework, there are
dramatic differences. For
>example, not all warranties have the same exclusions. As a first timer,
that little detail might
>save you the price of another new battery, should the unexpected occur.
And, save your receipt where
>you can find it next month, if by chance your new battery is as dead as a
doorknob.
>
>Are you still having fun? The secret of life is not to do what you like,
but to like what you do.
>That's why Airstreamers have so much fun.
>
>Terry
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