I ended up buying an Avalair. Can I still post here? :-)

[overlander63]

Hopefully, they've been on the road for a couple of months now, maybe they can drop by and let us know how it's working out. I know Rich Luhr uses Internet In Motion for his trailer, and he is able to get connected almost everywhere. If there is a Camping World nearby, they advertise as being able to install the system, it may be worth checking out, even if you put the stuff in yourself.
BTW, I had to install a water heater in place of the huge original, and it does look like a hack job, but at least it doesn't leak.
And, a piezo ignitor is great for avoiding the Telly Savalas look...

[mikelevitt]

I've found the Verizon data service to be very good now. I have the card that goes in the slot in the side of your computer. If you are on the 3g network, it is about as fast as DSL. If you are mostly camping near major roads this might work well for you.

I also tried Cingular for data - useless!

I have found that in most cases the wireless offered at camping places has been slow or not working at all. My guess is that it is not a high priority.

There's always Starbocks!

[CanoeStream]

Howdy Mike -- and welcome to the Forums! Helpful first post too. Thanks.

Do you mean FourBucks?

[Stumpjumper]

Hi,
I also just bought an Avalair and just posted my first message with a pic. Hope yours is in better shape than mine!

[Roothawg]

Updated the blog.

The Adventures Of Avalair

[Jammer]

Originally Posted by Roothawg

Updated the blog.

The Adventures Of Avalair

Hi Roothawg.

A possibility to consider, when running 120v wiring through the aluminum ribs, is the use of type AC aluminum armored cable. It eliminates the need for bushings. I don't believe that any of the 120v wiring on my trailer runs through the ribs -- it's all run through the cabinets with the occasional vertical run up between ribs where necessary.

[Roothawg]

True. I never really thought about it. This is what I had a surplus of, therefore I figured I would use some of it up. Where can you get the cable you are talking about? This trailer is my practice trailer. I am learning on it. The next one will be an Airstream. I just can't decide on which one or how long.

I apologize for hijacking your thread. I have a post with this identical title and I have an Avalair, so I assumed it was my post. I think it may be on another vintage travel trailer site. What are the odds?

[Roothawg]

So any updates? I am dying here. I need to at least see pics of another Avalair........