Re: [VAL] 1960 Tradewind questions

[Brad Norgaard <stream2699@xxxxxxx>]

Hi Bob ~

You have a great trailer there but I may be somewhat partial. I own a  
'59 Trade Wind and have gone through the same or similar tasks that  
you are asking about. Mine differs from yours as mine was without an  
onboard battery so it didn't have a water pump/compressor or any 12  
volt lights with the exception of two in the ceiling that were  
powered from the tow vehicle. Mine was also without any waste water  
holding tanks so I added a black under the toilet and use a blue tote  
along for the grey. I also replaced the original aluminum fresh water  
tank with a poly one that was ordered to my dimensions also with a  
larger capacity. The complete water system was redone with PEX for  
fresh water and PVC for waste. All of the copper and cast iron was  
removed and saved alot of weight.

I do not have any original factory wiring or plumbing diagrams but  
made my own as I had to run plumbing and 12 volt lines.  I can send  
these if they will help. I would also be interested in knowing your  
serial number, plant of manufacture and floor plan of your Trade Wind  
as I am collecting info on '59 and '60 model Trade Winds in a  
registry. By adding yours, I will have 40 of these beauties.

I'd be glad to offer my long distance assistance and/or advice with  
your renovation plans. Pictures of mine can be seen on RJ's archive  
site listed here:

www.vintageairstream.com/archives1/59Tradewind/59TW.html

It is the first one shown. These pix are a few years old and I should  
contact RJ and send him some new ones. She looks alot better with  
polished aluminum tanks.

Brad Norgaard
airztream.com
Phoenix, AZ