Dear Jim,
Thanks ever so much for the pointers. I will definatley take your advice!
It is very nice to have the voice of expierence explain the great mysteries
of
Airstreams, <grin>.
Lynn
Jim Dunmyer wrote:
> 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