Bought Tradewinds yesterday!!!

[ecp3031]

My wife and I completed purchase on National Tradewinds LTC 7374 yesterday. 2002 model with only 17900 miles. Private sale. In great shape. Had diesel mechanic check it out- he said to jump on deal.
had to put new tires on it this morning. Old original tires were very weather cracked. Still a shame to throw away all that good tread. But as a professional driver- both busses and trucks- I know the value of good tires. Went with Michelin XRV's.Pricey, but worth it I know.
I look forward to our first trip soon.Also look forward to using this board for info. Already posted one question 2 weeks ago and got good response . Thread is - Almost bought Tradewinds today
if you are interested.

[ecp3031]

My wife and I completed purchase on National Tradewinds LTC 7374 yesterday. 2002 model with only 17900 miles. Private sale. In great shape. Had diesel mechanic check it out- he said to jump on deal.
had to put new tires on it this morning. Old original tires were very weather cracked. Still a shame to throw away all that good tread. But as a professional driver- both busses and trucks- I know the value of good tires. Went with Michelin XRV's.Pricey, but worth it I know.
I look forward to our first trip soon.Also look forward to using this board for info. Already posted one question 2 weeks ago and got good response . Thread is - Almost bought Tradewinds today
if you are interested.

[tps0424]

Congratulations!!! We got our National SeaBreeze on January 31.
I can't wait to get out camping in it!!!

[SASman]

Congratulations!! We bought a 1998 Tradewinds three weeks ago, got caught in a blizzard with sub zero temps bringing it back to Iowa. I-80 was a sheet of ice - 25 mph and vehicles off the road for miles - froze up the water system. I still haven't figured out how to get heat into the water bay.
I wish you better luck!

Steve

[Jestme13]

Steve run you rear LP heater, it will push heat into the wet bay. Also use a drop light with a 60 watt bulb if your at home, it makes nice heat for the bay. Good luck

[SASman]

Found a 2" diam. opening directly below the back furnace. With both furnaces running no air goes into the water bay.

Steve

[Submustang]

We love ours. We have been living in it since November in wet and cold Western Oregon. Its been very comfortable.

[maryc]

Hi,you will love your Tradewind.We have a 2003 on a CC chasis and we are fulltimers since 2004.We love to meet fellow National owners on the road.Well good luck and have safe travels.