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Re: [VAL] Air conditioner for 1963 Safari Twin



It is impossible for us to tell you if the leak is in the air conditioner. 
To my knowledge it is not common for a leak to occur at that point, but 
anything is possible. Before you go spending a bundle on a new A/C unit and 
drip pan (yes the pans are available only through Jackson Center or a 
dealer) make absolutely certain that you really have removed all other 
potential sources for leaks. Any and every seam and rivit are suspect as 
well as any joints, like the roof vent neck, window frame, window gasket, 
even exterior lights. You may need to look all the way down the side of the 
trailer down past the top of the frame. If scrutinizing all these areas does 
not help, enlist the help of a patient person. Give them a water hose and 
have them VERY slowly work up the outside of the trailer giving the water 
ample time to travel it's path before moving on the the next area. You will 
be inside the trailer looking for leaks.

One time I discovered a leak coming in through the lower frame corner of a 
window on my '60 Overlander which has similiar windows to yours. I never 
thought of that area for a leak since it is not readily visible without the 
window being open.

Hope this helps,

Scott