Re: [A/S] Mfg. differences in A/S

[Lewis A. Lindner <lindner.1@xxxxxxx>]

Can't answer for your particular unit, but I know several list members have lived in their 
a/s's through the winter in Iowa and Canada.  And this will be my third season (partly) 
in central Ohio.

>we are 65 degrees inside with the heater set at 75 running all night. 
>Also, this past summer, at 95+ degrees, the A/C could not cool the 
>trailer down to a comfort level.

Right now the nights are getting down to 25 here, but the unit furnace more than 
suffices to maintain the internal temperatue wherever I want it.  That being said, I must 
admit that the thermostat is terribly inaccurate, so that I must set it an indicated seven 
degrees above the temperature I want.  And by the way, the A/C had no more trouble 
holding temperature in the summer.

>Did Airsteam manufacture different insulated/quality trailers during this period? 

Yes, a/s at times did manufacture differently insulated trailers; however, I can't answer 
for '83 -- maybe someone else can.  I can say that my own experience is with a very 
basic Safari with no special additional insulation or double glazing.  However, it 
certainly is true that covering the a/c, vents, and all windows with plastic film, and 
carefully sealing all possible air leaks decreases propane consumption tremendously.    
Furthermore, carpeting or upholstering up to the waist line does help increase comfort 
by covering up the highly conductive interior aluminum.  

>Did I read somewhere that there were double pane windows in some? 

That was an option in some years, and probably always on special order.  However, 
again, I can't comment on '83.

>I can't believe that one could live in this trailer in winter in Canada.

But with attention to detail, other people do.  Last year, someone in Canada posted a 
photo of his trailer under a blanket of snow to this list -- very attractive and Christmasy.   
Hope you get it to work for you too.  

                 -- Lew #4239
'72 Safari
bicycle