JACKIE; I am renovating a 1963 Tradewind. It is in wonderful shape and I am only upgrading and modernizing some systems. Regarding size, I am finding this length to be a bit small. IMHO it just meets a minimum usability standard for size. If your intention is a weekend here and there it is OK, but just OK. This is my first Airstream and I choose the pre '64 because I like the ability to make it shine shine shine. And the door is two parts. It was Walley's own unique style of "Dutch door". Opening the smaller inner door and the roof vents IMHO eliminates the need for A/C. But I live in Colorado and it cools off into the 70's at night after the hottest summer days. I will buy another trailer and will look at the late 60's. Overlander became 27' and the Ambassador 29'. The body was also widened. Accordingly they are heavier and require a beefier tow vehicle. This was also before Beatrice Foods bought the company.
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