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[a/s] First Time Buyer



I am as new to this as I can be.  That is, new to trailers generally and Airtreams specifically.  I am starting to shop for an older airstream that will accomodate me, my wife, and our four young children.  As an uninformed observer, I like the 31 foot trailers from the 1970's.  I think I need a trailer of that size for my family, and the prices from that era are appealing.
 
I have been reading this list and the archives for a week or so, and I have learned a great deal about frame seperation, gray water tanks, and other subjects that I previously knew nothing about.  My questions are these: Are there years that are better than others from this era?  Are trailers from the Beatrice years to be avoided?  Are there model years that I should stay away from?  Are there some years and models that might be considered "lemons"?
 
Thanks in advance for any insight that you have to share.
 
Gordon
huston@compuserve.com