[A/S] She's Home!

[baryfrnkln@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Well, my new 27' 1972 Overlander is now home. I towed it 45 miles 
with my Suburban. The tires on it are shot, and only 3 would hold 
steady air pressure. I stayed to the right and did 45 with a friend 
following me communicating via CB's. That thing towed perfectly! I 
couldn't believe it. Home safely!

Now that it is home, I have to start figuring it all out. A lot of 
the characteristics are different than the mid 80's motorhome I 
previously owned.

Big question. While plugged in to shore power, should the 12 volt 
lighting be useable if there is no battery? I don't have a battery in 
the holding compartment right now, and when I plug the unit in, none 
of the interior lights work unless they are plugged in to a 120V 
outlet. My motorhome would switch automatically. If I throw in the 
battery, should they work? I'm assuming the shore power charges the 
battery, so it shouldn't be a problem to use them while parked. Your 
help would be greatly appreciated! 

One oddity, that I had never seen before. There is a set of copper 
tubing coiled up on the roof with what looks like an air valve. The 
pipes run down to a pump set up in the closet next to the bathroom, 
and the one copper pipe appears to be a water line. Is this some kind 
of auxilliary hot water system? I posted a picture at the following 
web site. 

Once again, thanks for your help.

http://www.2youtoo.com/air1.htm

Barry

72-27' Overlander Dbl.
92 Suburban