Re: [a/s] First time out supplies

[kribbs4ASNET@xxxxxxxxx]

Orsa, the first thing you need is the
Airstream Emergency Road Service,
Call 1-888-890-1738 and they will hook you up to the person who will
handle your application,  With your charge card number,  you will have
instant coverage.  Much better than anyone else's card because it is
Airstream specific, unlimited towing to qualified Airstream
service/dealer, service trained personnel capable of giving you advise
on what to do about little problems, will set you up a service
appointment with a qualified shop down the road if you are   mobile and
all sorts of other goodies.  Cost is $89, I think.  This includes not
only your tow vehicle but also your other cars and other drivers in the
family.

Second item often overlooked: box of 12 volt assorted fuses, type to
match the year and model of your A/S. Get the kit with the "fuse puller"
gadget.

On our first trip out, I did not have blocks to level the trailer when
parking.  You may want to get a heavy duty (30 amp) extension cord in
case you are not parked close to the electrical service.  Add to  that
the short "dog-leg" 30 amp.adapter plug--30 amp female receiver on one
end and the smaller 15/20 amp male plug on the other for that inevitable
occasion, sooner or later, when you won't have a 30 amp outlet.
Consider also a 30 amp female with a 50 amp male for the camp ground
that has only a 50 amp hookup (in use by motor homes) -- they always
happen to have just one of the extension connectors -- at an inflated
price.

If you get the EZ Ramp Leveler, 10  of the one-inch blocks in their own
storage bag. you will not only have trailer leveling capability, but you
will also be able to get a wheel with a flat tire off of the ground
without a jack by pulling, or backing, the good tire on the blocks,
properly stacked. (Always better to pull forward if you can, rather than
back up on an elevated chock of this kind.)  Nice to have a spare wheel
and tire, but don't buy one for this purpose.  The one wheel can be
removed and you can "limp" into town on 3 wheels/2axle rig;   5 wheels
on a 3 axle trailer, keeping speed down (25-35 mph). Single axle?  your
road service will have to take it in or do a roadside repair for which
you will have to pay out of pocket (not covered by anyone's road
service; they all assume you have a serviceable spare).

You asked about campgrounds en route:
I recommend Woodall's Directory but
Trailer Life/Good Sam directory is good.
If you presently have AAA get their trip-
tique maps and directories. If you sign-up now with Airstream Road
Service,  they will have time to provide you with one
made to order, given this much lead-time.

I have tried to think of items which would make your trip more pleasant,
devoid of undue anxiety about "what if's". Don't try to equip yourself
with all of the "maybe's"
as in "maybe I will need this...."  Set up the way suggested above,  you
ought not have any worries. Enjoy! that's why you have an Airstream.

Donald @ Port O'Call, Melbourne, FL
kribbs4ASNET@webtv.net