Chris
Don't think you'll need air Fathers Day weekend! Ha Ha!
Just heard that there are a group of boat motor enthusasts comming and a 6'
locomotive model! We've never had trains before- they are usually too
large! This is sounding better and better! I can't wait!
See you then
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Thompson - The Yankee Jukebox Shop <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sunday, June 04, 2000 8:37 PM
Subject: Re: [VAC] a/c for a Trade Wind
>> Looking for an air conditioner that will fit into the vent cutout on my
65
>> tradewind. (New or used) What size is best for a 24 ft airstream?
>
>John
>
>Last summer I went to my local RV dealer and bought a used Coleman Mach
series
>for my Argosy 26'. It never had AC either, and after a call to the AS tech
>support dept, I was told exactly where the 110v wire was placed by
measuring
>the drilling point from known interior points (it was NOT near an existing
>vent) and that I had to cut a hole. I was nervous, but once I confirmed
the
>location of the wiring, I drilled a hole inside and proceeded with the
metal
>shears. It went very smoothly. I located the AC very near one rib for
>support, and had to frame inbetween the layers of aluminum with wood and
>screws to make the opening more rigid (and flat), and ready for the big
>squeeze of the AC mounting hardware.
>
>Overall the job only took about 3 hours from start to final cleanup. The
>worst was drilling the first hole. Anyway, it works great and I can almost
>make it snow inside. Have fun!
>
>Chris Thompson
>73 Sovereign 31'
>76 Argosy 26'
>77 Overlander 27'
>
>
>
