I have a 1965 SS. Getting it ready for a move to Alaska this coming spring. Much work to do to make it liveable full time for my wife and myself. Have read where folks painted the interior trailer walls white. This is what I'm wanting to do as the surface has yellowed over time. Anybody know what's the best type of paint to use? In addition, I'm wanting to replace the stock furnace which is a Coleman, I believe. Could never get it to work when I originally purchased the trailer a couple of years ago. What would be a good cold weather (south-central alaska)furnace that I could replace the Coleman with? Oh, one more thing. Does anybody know how these rigs do in severe cold weather(high 30s to low -0)? Any preparatory measures I can take to insure comfortable living quarters? THANKS!

By AZSilver Streaker on Friday, December 07, 2001 - 03:28 pm:

Hey Paul:

Good luck on the Alaska trip!!

I replaced my furnace too, as you can no longer get parts for the older Colemans. I had a Surburban Duraflame put in: Model NT-40 it fires with 40,000 btu's. (biggest 12 volt I could find) The old one had 34,000 btu, I think. I too wanted it to endure cold weather. I really goes through the propane though, so we supplement with a twin ceramic portable heater which we plug in at the top of the pantry where there is a plug-in that is wired through the A/C circut, which is 12/2 and on a 20 amp breaker. Keep in mind all the wiring in the trailer at least for 1977 is 14/2, with the exception of the A/C, and the kitchen, and the converter plugs, they are heavier, 12/2 on 20 amp circuts. A space heater would fair better not being on the 14/2 wiring. We had the trailer stored and heated in an area for 4 years that got down to 15 below zero at times, so I really learned the way to heat it. Also I covered all the windows from the inside with aluminum bubble wrap and plastic when possible. I sealed the A/C from the inside with plastic. I (also removed snow from the roof when it got to 10 inches or more), but never had any problems even with 20 inches of snow.

The Silver Streaks have 2 inches of fiber glass batting insulation in the walls and ceiling. Doesn't help much at all in my opinion. There are 4 inches I think in the floors. They do get chilly in the winter. Anyone that says they don't, are not living in a cold area!!! LOL!!! Make sure you have a good heating set-up. I am in a less cold area now, but have still put a heat tape on the water line right where it enters the trailer, just for general peace of mine, we get 20 or so at night where we are now. Would not want to live in it where we had the temperatures down to 15 below...............These trailers are not built for cold winter camping as some of them are now-a-days with the solid styrofoam walls. You just have to do the best you can, if you are going to do it. By the way the holding tanks will freeze shut too, so a heat tape aroyund the valve area doesn't hurt either.

By Paul Dillon on Saturday, December 08, 2001 - 03:12 pm:

Wanna' know about painting the interior of my '65 Silver Streak. I have read about several directions to proceed but am still not sure what is best. I don't really want to go the zolatone route. Want to stay away from solvent based paints because of allergies. Have heard about water-based enamels being used with good adhesion. Would like to hear back from anybody who's got some experience with painting the interior of their trailer. What I've got is the original zolatone finish in mine and want to brighten things up as the finish is yellowed even after cleaning.

By Karen on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 01:39 pm:

Need to know the size and capacity of the tolit black water holding tank and the gray water holding tank for 1978 Silver Streak 30' Trailer ( Rear Bath )

By Mark Kelly on Wednesday, December 28, 2005 - 09:50 pm:

I want to say 22 black and 35 grey-- I am within a few gallons if not exact.