[VAC] Trip report

["Kenneth E. Johansen" <johansen@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Just got back from a 4500 mile trip with our 59 Traveler from Colorado to
New Jersey shore and back and thought I would share a couple of observations.

The trailer was flawless - I had a couple of concerns (besides making it)
with the trailer before I left.  My biggest concern was the polish job -
how it would hold up in heat/weather/rain/humitity etc etc.  It did great
when I got back had some water spots on it that will come out when I do my
annual buffing.  I am amazed how well the trailer holds a polish - my once
per year going over with AP-300 keeps it looking great.

Second is we tow it with a 3/4 ton Suburban Diesel and was concerned that
it would be rough on the trailer - again no problems at all.  We
encountered lots of bumpy roads also with no problem.

I'd say the biggest problem we had is my two boys who got real tired of all
the people who stop us to look at the trailer - For me its a great way to
meet people and talk about Airstreams - restoration and most of the
questions I get is about polishing.

Anyway I thought I would post this because we rarely seem to hear on this
list how these old trailers really do in everyday towing long distances.

Ken Johansen
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59 Traveler
75 Tradewind