Re: [A/S] Fw: questions from a new AS owner

[hhamp5246@xxxxxxx]

Hi Don,

Welcome to the list!  I have a new trailer so I can't answer much, but I'll 
go for the ones I can....
 
< 4. Did I make a mistake in buying an AS? The hail problem here in the 
Midwest scares me to death. I'm buying the lowest comprehensive policy I can 
find. Maybe this will help.>

No, you didn't make a mistake buying an Airstream......  My almost new 
trailer got hit by hail in SD, did $16,000 damage. I loved the trailer 
anyway..... it was still just as nice inside. I did end up getting it 
repaired, my insurance paid for it to be reskinned. If I could have gotten 
the money I would have and not repaired it.  When it's home why not put up a 
little pole building to protect it.... just some poles and a low sided 
roof.....  on the road you take your chances.  
 
 <5. Would you recommend Foremost or Miller's insurance. Miller's is the 
cheapest at $147 per year. I've never bought insurance via the mail. Is it a 
safe thing to do? (Claim adjustment, service etc?)>

I have used Foremost (see above) they paid all claims. I now have RVAlliance, 
because Foremost lost interest in insuring me after 4 claims in one year. 
(Actually I dropped them, then tried to go back and they passed on the 
opportunity.)  Millers is just an agency to my knowledge.... 
 
< 7. I'd like to put a heat strip in the Coleman ac. How hard? Price? Source?>

Camping World...... is the Coleman heat strip compatable?
 
 >8. What's this about the tail drag/frame reinforcement/replacement axles? 
Should I be concerned?>>

No, that's a problem with the early 70s models.....

 <Will my tail start drooping eventually? (Actually as a retired teacher of 
33 years, my tail started drooping years ago).>

Gravity sucks.
 
< 9. RV Today on tv showed a vent that would automatically close when it 
started raining, but I've not been able to locate one. >

Fantastic Vent......... well named.  

www.fantasticvent.com
www.members.aol.com/fantasticvent/ 

Also Camping World.
 
Hunter