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Post by wannabe on Feb 12, 2017 8:16:37 GMT -8
I purchased a 69 rolite 10' trailer that had significant water damage to the framing. I liked the rarity and oddity of it and my 10 year old told me to buy it so we could restore it together. This one, ready to fall apart, at least had all the trim, parts and pieces, the owner had the title and the original sales paperwork too. There are some cool hand written notes on parts and pieces made during construction of it as well.
While taking it apart I discovered that the water damage is from a very poor roof design: nearly flat and caulked without any way to let the water drain off without hitting a seam of staples straight into the wood. I like the fact that there were probably a few carpenters throwing these things together as fast as possible back in the day. The wood work is actually pretty intricate and will be difficult to replicate. So I am probably going to modernize the framing a bit IF I rebuild it....
And that is my question: are these things worth rebuilding or should I just use the aluminum cladding and original windows to make a modern but looks old tear drop trailer?
Now that it is completely dismantled and the trailer restored (sanded down, primed, painted, new tires, greased) I am ready to throw a deck on it and get going on the new construction, hoping that the garage warms up a little in the next couple weeks I really want to get going on this.
And this is a first time using a forum so I don't really know if anyone will see this post...
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Post by mrmarty51 on Feb 12, 2017 9:07:32 GMT -8
I purchased a 69 rolite 10' trailer that had significant water damage to the framing. I liked the rarity and oddity of it and my 10 year old told me to buy it so we could restore it together. This one, ready to fall apart, at least had all the trim, parts and pieces, the owner had the title and the original sales paperwork too. There are some cool hand written notes on parts and pieces made during construction of it as well. While taking it apart I discovered that the water damage is from a very poor roof design: nearly flat and caulked without any way to let the water drain off without hitting a seam of staples straight into the wood. I like the fact that there were probably a few carpenters throwing these things together as fast as possible back in the day. The wood work is actually pretty intricate and will be difficult to replicate. So I am probably going to modernize the framing a bit IF I rebuild it.... And that is my question: are these things worth rebuilding or should I just use the aluminum cladding and original windows to make a modern but looks old tear drop trailer? Now that it is completely dismantled and the trailer restored (sanded down, primed, painted, new tires, greased) I am ready to throw a deck on it and get going on the new construction, hoping that the garage warms up a little in the next couple weeks I really want to get going on this. And this is a first time using a forum so I don't really know if anyone will see this post... OH definitely a full restoration wannabe. And yes, I seen Your post. LOL Take Your time and if You have any questions then please jump right in. Your doing good so far. If You click on the home button You will see a page with information. there is a link to how to post pics in the forum. I know that I would like to see pics. of Your camper, and just about everyone else in the forum would too. Looking at the Rolite price guide, It cost more for siding on My camper than what the Rolites sold for new. LOL
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Post by wannabe on Feb 15, 2017 18:10:45 GMT -8
I will post some pics soon. Thanks for the help.
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Post by helge on Mar 23, 2017 21:35:00 GMT -8
Hi, I am in the process of trying to restore an old Rolite. I used to have one of the smaller ones but sold it. The one I have now is a 19 foot. I posted some pictures on campers and glampers of Minnesota. Good luck with your project.
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Post by ramblinglarose on Apr 24, 2017 8:18:58 GMT -8
Haunting Pintrest tonight I saw a link to a Corvette trailer for sale, went to look at it, but this was first on the page and I had to share. I've never seen anything like it and think it's freaking awesome. You can see all the deets here: www.tininntraveltrailers.com/page/page/2698528.htmNow this is one that would be a bigger for someone like me to restore, but I would love to own it.
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Post by ramblinglarose on Apr 24, 2017 8:20:37 GMT -8
Hello. I am the owner of this Rolite. Located in Washington state. I look forward to getting this out on the road and close to the fishing lakes and streams.
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Post by mrmarty51 on Apr 24, 2017 13:39:12 GMT -8
Hello. I am the owner of this Rolite. Located in Washington state. I look forward to getting this out on the road and close to the fishing lakes and streams. Hello Ramblinglarose. Welcome to the forum. That is a very interesting camper. Does the top crank down or is it a folder ? There is a similar camper parked next to one of My sons rental trailers. Next time I get over there, i`ll get a pic. of it and then do a side by side comparison. I do not think the the lower skirts on this one over here angle back like Yours does.
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Post by iamvoldemort on Jun 14, 2017 16:11:48 GMT -8
So cool! Made in wisconsin if I remember correctly! I owned one for a short while (my first trailer) after doing EVERYTHING wrong I sold it to people who actually fix them!
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Post by lkp on Sept 16, 2017 19:33:03 GMT -8
I have one of these! It's been at my parents' cabin for years and my siblings and I used to play "house" in it as children! Now my own kids love it. ...or used to... a sad day last year, a tree fell on the roof, and over the winter lots of water got in and ruined the inside. I'm hoping someone out there would love to restore it. It was so dang cool. It still looks quite good on the outside. (Although, clearly the roof would need to be repaired in addition to a complete interior restore due to the water damage and mold. But here are the pictures of it as of today. Heck, maybe someone who is restoring their own Rolite might want to buy it for parts?? Here's the link to the entire folder of photos: drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8FTFUGHrbkPeEdCWWpXVS1NNkE?usp=sharingBut here's the main outside photo: drive.google.com/file/d/0B8FTFUGHrbkPV0FUaDhMYjQ4bGc/view?usp=sharing
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 17, 2017 11:26:05 GMT -8
I have one of these! It's been at my parents' cabin for years and my siblings and I used to play "house" in it as children! Now my own kids love it. ...or used to... a sad day last year, a tree fell on the roof, and over the winter lots of water got in and ruined the inside. I'm hoping someone out there would love to restore it. It was so dang cool. It still looks quite good on the outside. (Although, clearly the roof would need to be repaired in addition to a complete interior restore due to the water damage and mold. But here are the pictures of it as of today. Heck, maybe someone who is restoring their own Rolite might want to buy it for parts?? Here's the link to the entire folder of photos: drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8FTFUGHrbkPeEdCWWpXVS1NNkE?usp=sharingBut here's the main outside photo: drive.google.com/file/d/0B8FTFUGHrbkPV0FUaDhMYjQ4bGc/view?usp=sharingWell worth restoring. I'd restore that if it were here. Where is this trailer located?
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