[a/s] seeking info re:1975 27' overlander

[Leantowind@xxxxxxx]

Hi,
    We just recently bought our first Airstream. It is a 1975 27' overlander. 
Seems to be in good condition except for the clearcoat and some oxidation of 
the aluminum. I do have a few questions which the dealers seem not to be able 
to answer:
    - Is there anyway to connect city water to this trailor so I do not need 
the water tank and pump? I think I could deal with periodically filling the 
tank, but a full time connection would be nice.
    - I don't see any exterior water drains. I do see a pipe the drops out of 
the pan right outboard of  the drivers side rear bumper support. This pipe 
has no plug and doesn't leak any fuids when the pump is on, so I doubt it is 
a water drain.
    - When I power the trailor though a circuit which is protected with a 
GFCI, the GCFI trips. When I connect to a normal circuit, everything works 
fine. Is this normal behaviour? I can believe that current returns via the 
ground circuit, but this doesn't appear to be as safe as if I could use a 
GFCI protected circuit.
    - The control lever for the stove vent and exhaust fan (on the central 
control panel) is stuck up. I'd like to free this control. Has anyone 
experience with this lack of operation? How do I get "into" the central 
control panel?
    - The seller installed a converter which does not connect to the power on 
light in the central control panel. Is it useful to have this light work? Can 
I just as easily leave a nightlight in an AC receptical to provide the same 
function? Is there some way to "fix" this shortcoming?
    - The awning is in great condition, but the supports don't want to 
extend. Is there some specific lubricant or procedure which is recommended to 
free the supports?
    
    This Airstream came with a equalizer hitch. It pulls easier than anything 
else I've ever pulled, except for the weight. We have a 1 ton crew cab pickup 
for a tow vehical with a strong diesel engine, but the combination 
excelerates slowly and doesn't maintain speed on hills out here in the 
Rockies. Overall we are impressed with the quality of this product. 
Considering the age, it still compares favorably to most new trailors 
(especially based on the pricing).

                    Shaw and Orsa Moldauer
                    Buckeye, Co.
                    leantowind@aol.com