meganharper
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Post by meganharper on Mar 29, 2015 8:26:06 GMT -8
I need help Identifying exactly which Aristocrat Trailer this is. I was told it was a 13' Lo Liner, but When I was looking at it, the page inside the cabinet by the breaker box said 16'. I have not found one exactly like this online yet so I'm reaching out! It will help a lot especially since I will need to find a replacement door. I am brand new to vintage trailer ownership and I am sure I will have lots more questions!    |
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Post by Ten on Mar 29, 2015 12:28:03 GMT -8
Hi meganharper...Welcome!
I am no expert on Aristocrats, but that is a beauty!
I am pretty sure that is not a LoLiner. the unique feature about the LoLiners was the step-down floor deck. the floor level was slung down forward of the axle to a level just about even with your step. That eliminated need for the step, and the door bottomed at that floor level, and usually, if I am not mistaken, had very little frame (wall) above it, topping out near to the roofline. They were built low enough that they would fit inside most standard garage door openings, too. The ones that I am familiar with had a different interior layout as well.
As to the length, it is a common misconception to measure just the camper body. It probably does measure out to the 13 feet you mention, but the trailer length is supposed to include the entire frame including the tongue, which likely brings it to the 16-foot measure. Thus the model would be considered a 16-foot length. Also your door does not look that bad in the photo, and I know how deceiving photos can be. It looks as though it should be able to be rebuilt, and come out with something pretty nice, rather than trying to hunt up something close, which may require a lot of customizing.
Nice trailer, and I hope you will be willing to share more!
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Post by meganharper on Mar 29, 2015 13:49:30 GMT -8
Hi, Thanks so much for responding. To me, it looks closer to a Mainliner. It has great bones and can be ready to go pretty soon. The only reason I need a new door is that the one on it is just one the previous owner found after the original blew open and got taken off by a guardrail. The current door doesn't seal well and is a potential leak issue. Im excited to share and learn more about these campers  |
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Post by vikx on Mar 29, 2015 21:11:51 GMT -8
Well, I learned something last week: there are Loliners and then there are LOLINERS. To me, the Loliners are as Bill described, with the dropped floor, and supposed to be low enough to fit in a garage. (with special lowering wheels)  So a friend brings in her LOLINER. It is 8 inches! taller than mine, both 1966s. It's actually a Loliner ST, having a shower/toilet closet. Also, no dropped floor. It was surprising to me that Irv Perch would have built a Loliner that wasn't low...  The body styles could be/were very different. In 66, there were at least two Loliners, 67 had the oh so cool Land Commanders (closely related to the Loliner ST in style and interior)and so on. I thought the above Loliner ST was a Land Commander. Here's my 67 LC:  Agree that your trailer resembles a MainLiner, Megan. It's so very hard to tell when the manufacturer was not consistant in body styles and models... More research is needed. |
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Post by RinTin on Mar 31, 2015 5:19:34 GMT -8
Hello meganharper,
I can't offer you any help on the ID of your trailer, just wanted wish you well as a new owner. There are not many of the boxier body types that I desire but the Aristocrats are one of them. To my eye, they were able to get the lines and styling just right! Congrats on your purchase, I can see why you fell for it. I really like those hubcaps, are they original?
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Post by meganharper on Mar 31, 2015 9:56:38 GMT -8
Thanks RinTin! To be honest, I had never heard of a Aristocrat before. I am from a very rural area in East Texas that limits my reach to some of the more "iconic" trailers. But when I saw this one and just loved it. It is really road ready just lots of cosmetic things to get my hands on! I am not sure about the hubcaps yet I've not gotten to piece by piece check for originals but from what I was told. Yeah they should be. |
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