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Post by par8384 on Aug 4, 2016 15:31:02 GMT -8
All I know is that it's a Kencraft that's roughly 16' long I can't seem to find a vin or serial number as I don't have the title. If anyone out there could help me figure out what exactly I have and I guess j would kind of be curious to know what they are worth if there is anyone that is knowledgable about Kencrafts. I can't seem to figure out how to add the pictures I have if anyone could help me out with that as well
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Post by nccamper on Aug 4, 2016 15:37:04 GMT -8
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Post by par8384 on Aug 4, 2016 17:06:47 GMT -8
Thank you!
If there is anyone that could tell me what I have based in these pictures that would be awesome! I got this trailer given to me and I can't seem to find any info and haven't ever found any pictures even if the style that it is.
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 4, 2016 19:39:28 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Aug 4, 2016 20:14:02 GMT -8
Depending on the year, Kencraft's can have aluminum 110 wiring which may need to be replaced. It's got a nice body.
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Post by msgoehring on Aug 4, 2016 20:22:50 GMT -8
At least the inside is real wood and not the paneling from late 60's forward. That's why I think it's an early to mid 60's Kencraft. Looks good inside, here's hoping you don't find lot of rot under the skins if you are going to restore it.
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Post by trailertrasher on Aug 4, 2016 22:03:25 GMT -8
Looks like stage 1 traileritis to me..At stage two,you will find a second trailer in your yard against your better judgement.
I had an earlier one and the vin was stamped into the Ken-Craft tag next to the door. As far as the year goes,my best guess would be 1969 +- 2
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Post by par8384 on Aug 5, 2016 4:14:45 GMT -8
Thanks for the info! I have cleaned it up since that picture was taken and it cleans up very nice! All the electric still works, water system still works.. The only issues I have found so far are that the refrigerator doesn't work, I can't get the furnace to light and the water heater is should I believe because all around the pilot was stuffed with walnuts. The walls and floor all seem very solid yet. my family is friends with be person I got the trailer from who was the last person to title it so I might have a chance to get one from him if not what is the best route to getting a title? I live in Wisconsin
I have added a couple pictures to the album that I snapped this morning of it in my yard somewhat cleaned up.. I need to pressure was again
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Post by nccamper on Aug 5, 2016 5:25:56 GMT -8
my family is friends with the person I got the trailer from who was the last person to title it so I might have a chance to get one from him if not what is the best route to getting a title? I live in Wisconsin One truth spans all states...get a title from the last owner if at all possible. It's easier for them to apply for a replacement. If it's not possible, call DMV in Wisconsin and ask them to walk you through the process. In NC if you have a notarized bill of sale from the person you bought it from, and the person they bought it from, and it's over 30 years old, and it's from out of state, and the State has a law on the books about vintage vehicles, NC will issue a title. Your state may be much easier. |
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Post by theresa on Aug 5, 2016 6:52:39 GMT -8
my family is friends with the person I got the trailer from who was the last person to title it so I might have a chance to get one from him if not what is the best route to getting a title? I live in Wisconsin One truth spans all states...get a title from the last owner if at all possible. It's easier for them to apply for a replacement. If it's not possible, call DMV in Wisconsin and ask them to walk you through the process. In NC if you have a notarized bill of sale from the person you bought it from, and the person they bought it from, and it's over 30 years old, and it's from out of state, and the State has a law on the books about vintage vehicles, NC will issue a title. Your state may be much easier. Maine will let you register a trailer with just a Bill of Sale. |
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Post by par8384 on Aug 5, 2016 7:00:25 GMT -8
Added to the photo album is a serial tag that is next to the door.. Not positive what it is as far as identifying the Trailer or anything.. I'm not sure how getting a title would go without knowing a vin number or whatever it is you would need <a href="http://s1266.photobucket.com/user/Parr8384/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsk5wm66pz.jpeg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1266.photobucket.com/albums/jj532/Parr8384/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsk5wm66pz.jpeg" border="0" alt=" photo image_zpsk5wm66pz.jpeg"/></a> |
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Post by trailertrasher on Aug 5, 2016 10:43:02 GMT -8
The seriial # is your vin as far as anybody is concerned.. State it with authority at the DMV! Its possible that there is a vin stamped on the tongue frame as well that may match that exactly,or have a couple more digits with a year added in etc. But those are the identifying #'s of that unit..
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Post by mobiltec on Aug 5, 2016 13:11:18 GMT -8
I recommend that you don't use a pressure washer on these trailers. You will force water into places that water should not go. Use a brush if you want but no pressure...
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Post by par8384 on Aug 5, 2016 17:02:27 GMT -8
It appears so far that the only thing electrical I can't get to work is he fridge and the exhaust fan and light above the stove.. Does it hurt value to upgrade to just a 110v fridge and install a ventless lip heater in place of the furnace?
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Post by msgoehring on Aug 5, 2016 17:47:55 GMT -8
A lot of people are putting 110v fridges in, the heaters a personal preference. There are those who are pulling anything propane out of their trailers, then there are others who leave the stuff and use an electric heater so the trailer remains true to what it was.
My suggestion is to just clean it up and let whoever buys it from you replace those things. If selling it is your goal, then there's no reason to put more money into it than you have to. Of course that's just what I would do, but I'd also check out under the skins and the frame of the trailer so I knew I was selling something that was worth being sold, not something with lots of rotted wood in it. Again, just my opinion.
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