Re: [A/S] about to lose our airstream virginity.....

[hhamp5246@xxxxxxx]

Hi Paul,

The *best* tow vehicles have long wheelbases and low centers of gravity and 
lousy fuel mileage <g>. Pickups with extended or crew cabs.  Best is always a 
3/4 ton over a 1/2 ton. 3/4 Suburbans and Excursions (RIP) also are used alot.

> how major a repair is replacing a flush unit on the toilet?>

Not major at all..... 

> has anyone ever seen an ambassador with two sets of bunk beds instead
> of two twins and cupboards over them?>

I had an Argosy with bunk beds.  Great for storage if you don't need to sleep 
kids.

> I think we're getting a pretty good deal, what would be a fair price
> for this unit?  owner says all works, just some minor repairs
> needed....... skin seems to be in pretty good shape....one dent in
> back and no rust or "bleeding" around tail lights or anything,
> original cupboards, bathroom (inclucing ceramic toilet bowl), original
> curtains, wall lights, door within door option, I don't think the
> stove or frig is original, but what do I know?? :)  how does that
> sound?>
> 
> Remember, a trailer that old is going to be an ongoing project.... you have 
> to really enjoy tinkering and have some talent for it.  Or, if you're rolling 
> in dough you can have the whole thing gone over and refurbbed by a pro.
> 
> Also, the trailers before '73-'74 do not have grey water tanks.
> 
> You will have to either be hooked up to sewers in campgrounds or have a 
> "blue boy" for the grey water to run in to.

Sounds good so far but you need to check things like the floor.  It's 
plywood, and could be spongy and need replacement if it's been leaked on for years...