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Old 03-14-2014, 01:32 PM   #21
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I guess that line of reasoning would apply to most any electrical or gas system mod mooted on the Airforums. But it's not widely applied, and I'm not sure what's different here.

You can get free downloads of the NFPA regs. The greater barrier is understanding and applying them

As I noted upthread, most "conversions" to all-electric are mainly about removing nonworking gas appliances and putting in a dorm fridge and a microwave. I don't think that poses a safety problem. Trying to heat such a trailer in cold weather may well involve a safety problem, but I'm not one to try to second-guess lifestyle choices of people who want to live in unheated accommodations. Ah, youth.

Cost rather than skills is usually the greater barrier to "unconverting" these trailers - that is, reinstalling a propane system.
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Old 03-16-2014, 09:11 PM   #22
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I would run rather than walk away from this trailer and spend your money on something else in the future. Another deal always comes along. My guess is that this is a "cosmetic" restoration to make a quick buck. The reasons the propane system and appliances are gone is that you have to be both skilled and willing to spend a lot of money to restore them. Who knows, maybe the brakes are missing also .

Get someone who knows Airstreams , such as a Forum volunteer, to help you make an informed decision
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