Lynn,
It is almost always recommended that you use a pressure regulator ahead of
the plumbing in any RV; many Airstreams have them built-in. External
regulators are available inexpensively from places like Camping World at
http://www.campingworld.com.

If you want to really check out the floor, use something like an icepick or
screwdriver and look under the couches & cabinets and in the bathroom.
Unless you plan on wholesale replacement, ask to have all "systems" and
major appliances demonstrated for proper operation.

After you buy it (<<grin>>), join the Vintage Airstream List for in-depth
discussions on restoring the old gal.

<<Jim>>

Sugar wrote:

> Hi all,
> Went out and looked at a 22 ft Airstream last week, and I am
> surprised at the room in the thing! It was a 1962, and I am no expert,
> but the floor *seemed* sound, and as far as I could tell, the windows
> did not leak, (no water stains on the wall). The only thing that really
> worried me was the owner had installed Air Conditioning himself, and
> there was an extra power cord for that. He also told me that you had to
> connect a pressure regulator thingy to the water supply whatchamacallit
> because the pipes in the AS could not handle regular water pressure. The
> skin had a lot of scratches, but was virtually dent free, though there
> were some small holes in it. Considering it's age, it was very
> impressive. If the owner hadn't been so wishy washy at the last minute,
> I was going to buy it. Sigh.
> I thought I wanted a bigger AS, but now I am not so sure. I have
> ordered some AS books from Amazon, and thought they have found me
> copies, they haven't sent them yet. Arrgh! I am trying to learn but it
> seems to be a frustratingly slow process.
>
> Lynn, in Atlanta, grousing