[VAC] Window condensation

["Terry Tyler" <tylerbears@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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
mailto:tylerbears@airstream.net

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