Re: [A/S] Another proud new owner

[Blair Prestin <blair@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

>What do people do with their greasy hitch parts while parked?  I am looking
>for a plastic storage box (Rubbermaid type of stuff) to throw the pieces
>into.  Any better ideas?


I cover my Weight Distribution bars with plastic hitch covers and lay them 
on a floor mat in the trunk.


>The stove top cover should really be replaced.  It has hinges at the rear two
>corners to fasten to the stove.  Is this an Airstream specific part or would
>a generic one from Camping World fit right on?

A generic one fit my 64 Tradewind

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>Ok, one last one. As I understand it when I'm plugged into shore power,
>there's no switch to throw or anything.  The system automatically knows to
>pull 110v rather than continue using 12v batteries.  Correct?  I lied.  One
>more.  If I use the plug adapter to plug into 15 or 20 amp outlet will this
>be enough to run the a/c or do I need the 30 amp service?


My new A/C with heat strip won't heat or cool on less than 30 Amps.  The 
dealer said I could damage it if I continued to try running on less than 30.


>By the way, in case you're interested, I got between 10.2 and 11.2 mpg
>pulling the trailer from Knoxville with the new F250 Super Duty V10.  Only
>dropped about 3 mpg compared with driving solo.  I would be lying if I told
>you I was thrilled but hey, can't say I was disappointed either.  You with
>the diesels, go easy on me!
>
Well, now I don't feel so bad, my 95 Crown Vic 190 HP gets 23 by it's self 
and 10 in the mountains and 16 on the flat pulling the 64 Tradewind.