[VAL] '56 Bubble Questions

[Amanda Meeker <goldens510@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi, 

All you late 50s owners out there, I have some dumb questions for you. My Dad 
has purchased an original condition 1956 Bubble on the East Coast and is 
planning to camp in it as he pulls it back across country. (Yeah, certainly a 
little risky, but I've dealt with the seller before and trust that he has 
provided honest information about the trailer and the operability of its 
systems. It's getting new tires, brakes are good, etc.) Anyway, my Dad called 
me this morning to get a list of things he ought to purchase for the trip. 
Some things - leveling jacks, drinking water hose, water pressure regulator, 
blue boy, etc - are presumably universal, but since my trailer is a '68, I 
don't have all the answers for him. For instance, I know that a '56 wouldn't 
have a holding tank; but if he's at full hookups, I presume he could use the 
toilet? What kind of hose adapter would he need (mine's a Thetford, but I 
presume his may be different)? Does the gray water drain to the same outlet 
as the toilet? Is a '56 set up with the built-in electrical cord like mine 
has? etc...

I would greatly welcome any advice, suggestions, or shopping list items to 
pass on to him. 

Also, another question: you know those maps of the US that people have on the 
inside of the door? The kind where you can fill in the states where your 
trailer has been? Are those still made and if so, where does one get them? 

Thanks a lot!!!

Amanda
'68 Safari