[VAL] Expandable Laundry Rack

[Dave Lowrey <airstream@xxxxxxxxxx>]

When I bought my used Airstream, it came with what turned out to be a 
unique attachment. On the curb side of the trailer, underneath the bedroom 
window, are two vertical aluminum "channels". These turned out to be 
brackets to hold an expandable anodized aluminum clothes rack. It works 
great and really looks good on an Airstream. It looks like it belongs 
there. It's perfect for those "no clothes lines" campgrounds.

You can see a photo of ours here: 
http://www.pfredd.com/airstream/clothesrack.jpg

At least once per rally, usually more often, someone would admire it and 
ask where they could purchase one. Unfortunately, I didn't know. I had 
tried web searches, but to no avail.

Well, yesterday my wife Ann was browsing through the latest issue of the 
Lillian Vernon catalog (we like to see all the tacky stuff :-), and she 
discovered our clothes rack! For those of you that also received the 
catalog (Vol 407), it is on page 45. It is item number 016691 407

You can also view it on-line here: 
http://www.lillianvernon.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=35436&addOn=407&categoryId=&catTree=&clearance=&sid=eas

ONE NOTE OF CAUTION:. It doesn't specifically say that it comes with 
brackets, however the photo looks like it has them (you cant see the screw 
heads) and the item description says "mounts easily with how-to's, hardware 
included". It MAY be that it is only screw on, and not removable. I tried 
calling Lillian Vernon, but the best I got was "Yes, it comes with screws" 
*sigh*. Lillian Vernon has a good return policy, but I believe you would 
have to pay for return shipping.

If anyone DOES buy one, please drop me an e-mail and let me know if it 
comes with the brackets or not.

DISCLAIMER: I am passing this information on because I have been asked 
dozens of times where the rack can be purchased. I have no connection 
whatsoever with Lillian Vernon or the manufacturer of the Laundry Rack. I 
make no money if you buy this. If you screw up your trailer installing 
this, it's your fault, not mine. As always, you mileage may vary...  :-)

Dave & Ann Lowrey
WBCCI: 5074
1977 31' Sovereign International (center bath)
Cincinnati, Ohio