What to look for in a Vintage Trailer
Hello All! I'm needing your opinions on vintage trailer pros and cons. NOT for us addicts but for the person hunting a decent little rig to camp in. I have my own "list" of rules: must have a title,...
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Thanks Bob, your post will be a good summary! I'll begin again tonight. Then the editing begins.... VK
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VK Great subject and I'm sure you'll get thousands of suggestions. Here's one more. Don't buy a trailer heavier than your tow vehicle can handle. Keep in mind that all the stuff you take with you adds...
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As Bob and I have renovated a couple of trailers with low cost in mind.... a few things stand out as most important for us. 1. The condition of the exterior aluminum. This is expensive to replace and...
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Hi VK, You're welcome to use some of the tips in the FAQ's, page one, if they'd be of help. Rob http://repairingyesterdaystrailers.yuku.com/topic/24
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You're funny, Mike! Haven't been on top of this like I should have; still a work in progress. Hopefully, in the end we'll have something to give to people to point them in the right (not a frame up)...
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My 1960 kenskill was given to me. It has several of the issues y'all have described above, mostly water stains under the front/rear windows, and around the vent. I sealed everything when I got it. My...
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Thanks for the praise, Pigbiter. Maybe this will be for us addicts as well...VK PS: caught the flu, so not writing books tonight...back soon
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Depending on where you live, a title is handy.
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I should have put the "title" in there to begin with, thanks, Streamline. Purposely left out most of my "rules" because a lot of us have different criteria which has nothing to do with trailer...
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VK, While a title is an important thing to have, you might want to include the fact that many states do not require them. Here in California a title on a trailer is optional. So, to avoid someone...
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I added a little blurb on titles above, thanks Bob. I have already gotten an idea to have us all say what the requirements in our states/country/county is. The only problem is that rules change......
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I will ask Margie this evening and get back to you on it. I know ours was not licensed since the early 90's or maybe it was the 80's?. Anyway, she got around it. She does tell me that after 5 years...
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VK, Yep, I was correct on the data base thing. Margie tells me that in California, they drop out of the system after 5 years. So, that said, if the trailer has not been licensed or had any DMV related...
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Thanks Bob, that's very good to know. Sorry, I missed this post earlier. VK
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This should be a real good article. You have some great information here. Add that to what you already know and the new purchaser will have some real amunition when they look for something to buy.
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VK, Mice are a problem for me. Not necesarily a deal breaker, but I am replacing a lot more material on my LoLiner than I would otherwise due to reeking. I can smell it in my shop when I walk around...
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Charles, I missed that! Thank you. I had one that became a frame up because of urine smell-somebody had tipped the potty over. It stunk so bad; nothing got rid of it. A VERY good point. I think we're...
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