Re: [A/S] Re: First Post and I Need help

[Roy Lashway <rlashway@xxxxxxxxxx>]

As I have undstood some of the messages on this list a few late built '72 
may have had the grey water tank.  Many of these early models with grey 
water tanks ended up with to much weight at the rear (particularly when 
running with tank contents) and the frame of the trailer bent (sagged) 
from the wheels on back.  This was particularly true in the rear bath 
models.  You can check this out by lifting up on rear bumper and if the 
bumber moves and the trailer doesn't that could be the problem.  You may 
also see a gap between rear body and the storage compartment on rear 
bumber area.   Also check on inside and see if any gaps exist at top on 
vertical walls separating spaces.  If so good chance frame has drooped 
and pulled  down wall from ceiling.  This tail sag is repairable but I 
would have an airstream dealer check it out and give you a quote and you 
knock down the price by that amount.  Personnaly wouldn't touch it unless 
the trailer is a real gem.

Roy Lashway
'78 Argosy,'56 Bubble
rlashway@zianet.com
web site: www.zianet.com/rlashway