Re: [VAL] Air conditioner question / TV antenna needed

["Fred Coldwell" <agrijeep@xxxxxxxxx>]

Bebe:

   In the early 1960s air conditioning was a factory option that had to 
be ordered before the trailer was built.  The factory added another rib 
to the trailer to support the air conditioner, and discouraged later 
adding air conditioners to trailers without that extra rib.

    The 1960's Airstream air conditioner was built by Armstrong.  As 
with most appliances back then, it was well built well, heavy, and 
repairable (as opposed to disposable appliances built today).  So, if 
your 62 Trade Wind didn't have factory air, it probably doesn't have the 
extra rib, drain tube or the 120 volt wiring for later added air 
conditioning.

    I don't know as a fact, but I imagine today's air conditioners are 
lighter in weight than the old Armstrongs, so having that extra rib 
installed may not be as crucial as it was back in 1962.  I imagine you 
will also have to add the drain tube and 120 volt a.c. wiring.

Best regards,

Fred Coldwell