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Rules and Introductions

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FORUM INFORMATION ONLY. Learn the Rules. Talk about any problems you might have navigating the board, posting photos, etc.

75 767 “Socials” in User Profile
by jeremy59jewel
Nov 20, 2024 20:26:31 GMT -8
No New Posts Talk about your Trailer - 3 Viewing

GREETINGS! NEWBIES AND OLDIES: Introduce yourself and your trailer(s).

1,484 14,073 Hi ,Newby here!
by mobiltec
Nov 19, 2024 14:10:56 GMT -8

FAQS and Tutorials

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No New Posts IMPORTANT READS

The threads here have been tagged as very important info for all Vintage Trailerites to read!

7 80 BUYING a Vintage Trailer
by vikx
Sept 14, 2024 13:46:21 GMT -8
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This is our section for FAQS you need to know about rebuilding a vintage trailer. There are diagrams of trailer parts, supplies, and good product reviews. There is also a list of what NOT to do.

6 30 What NOT to Do....
by mobiltec
May 31, 2024 14:28:18 GMT -8
No New Posts Tutorials!

Great descriptive tutorials on a variety of repairs. Most will be locked, so if you need to ask questions, ask in the repair section. Enjoy.

41 328 Method: Setting and mounting upper cabinets in the trailer
by nccamper
Oct 17, 2024 1:31:20 GMT -8

Links

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No New Posts Brochures, Manuals and Ads

Here is a place to post Brochures, Manuals, Vintage Ads and Trailer Diagrams. No discussion please.

Moderator: SusieQ

48 111 1968 17' Shasta Starflyte brochure and manuals
by WhitneyK
May 26, 2022 18:07:44 GMT -8
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Post links only, no discussion. Thanks

Moderator: SusieQ

67 102 Replacement gasket for vintage icebox doors
by Teachndad
Oct 13, 2024 7:49:03 GMT -8

Vintage Trailer Discussion

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No New Posts The HUNT - 1 Viewing

VINTAGE TRAILER STALKERS unite!

535 5,766 Won't Last Long... Especially At This Price...
by vikx
Oct 29, 2024 11:52:05 GMT -8
No New Posts Vintage Owner Talk - 2 Viewing

Trailer discussion that doesn't belong in other categories

720 8,233 salvaging the existing electric wires in a 1953 camper
by bearbiker
Nov 20, 2024 17:44:35 GMT -8
No New Posts VIN and Titles - 2 Viewing

Titles are important. Research DMV rules and find VIN info here. AlsoTips on Shipping

163 984 Vintage Shasta VIN
by Teachndad
Oct 1, 2024 5:16:03 GMT -8
No New Posts Vintage Trailer Insurance and Appraisals

Finding a reputable company and good coverage to insure your vintage trailer

18 213 Icebox replacement
by John Palmer
Jun 11, 2024 6:36:05 GMT -8

Vintage Restorations, Photos and Blogs

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No New Posts What Did you Do to Your Trailer Today?

Read these GREAT archived posts and enjoy.

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Here is the place for a picture story of your restoration! Please use a hosting site for photos and videos.

458 10,517 1964 Frolic Project
by Teachndad
Nov 18, 2024 8:33:25 GMT -8
No New Posts Vintage Photos

90 980 Can someone tell what kind of trailer this?
by vikx
Nov 20, 2024 16:21:36 GMT -8
No New Posts Talk about your Blog

Post a link to your blogs and web pages here

71 461 Colorado Concord Traveler Renovation & Adventures
by Teachndad
Nov 8, 2024 6:23:21 GMT -8

Vintage Trailer Repair

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No New Posts General Repair Talk

Repair questions that don't fit other categories

538 5,343 I want to learn about restoration. What's a good project?
by Teachndad
Nov 18, 2024 7:33:34 GMT -8
No New Posts Exterior Repair Talk - 2 Viewing

Skin, Doors and items on the outside of trailer

1,102 9,392 Finding Good Butyl Tape
by Teachndad
Oct 28, 2024 6:25:49 GMT -8
No New Posts Talking about Windows - 4 Viewing

Place your window info and questions here

200 1,308 Sealing Shasta front side windows
by mobiltec
Sept 13, 2024 7:04:45 GMT -8
No New Posts Interior Talk - 2 Viewing

Repairs on the inside of the trailer

698 6,681 Trotwood Lark loft?
by vikx
Nov 4, 2024 14:31:19 GMT -8
No New Posts Talk about Paint - 1 Viewing

A place to chat about exterior paint and body work

140 1,623 1957 Dalton paint pattern?
by tmarsini
Nov 6, 2024 18:46:28 GMT -8
No New Posts Let's Talk Upholstery and Awnings!

Awnings, sewing, upholstery, materials and curtains...

110 1,058 installing marine vinyl to my 1937 hayes covered wagon.
by Teachndad
May 24, 2023 14:37:28 GMT -8
No New Posts Tool Talk

Talk about your tools, new and old

83 919 Router rec's for trailer restoration?
by mobiltec
Oct 21, 2024 10:48:04 GMT -8

Vintage Trailer Systems

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No New Posts Talk 110 Electrical

Wiring, Breaker boxes and 110 fixtures.

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209 1,558 12V wired into 2/3 prong outlets from factory?
by ohio
Aug 5, 2024 17:12:02 GMT -8
No New Posts Let's Talk 12 Volt and Tow wiring

Tow wiring and 12 volt systems

294 2,369 Advice on electric for 59 Shasta Deluxe?
by longwalker61
Sept 5, 2024 12:06:11 GMT -8
No New Posts Solar Power and Generators

Talk about solar, generators and other power sources

33 265 AC w/ Transfer Switch vs. conversion to DC
by vikx
Jul 25, 2024 12:36:14 GMT -8
No New Posts Talk about Propane Systems

LP Gas lines and systems

110 849 Troubleshooting propane gas lamp
by mfern
May 19, 2024 11:38:43 GMT -8
No New Posts Let's Talk Plumbing - 1 Viewing

Water systems and parts for your vintage trailer

258 1,833 Water pump
by Teachndad
Nov 12, 2024 19:38:16 GMT -8
No New Posts Heating and Air Conditioning

Talk about Hot and Cool issues here...

129 1,169 Hydro Flame Furnace - Horizontal Orientation and Clearnace?
by John Palmer
Oct 8, 2024 22:08:04 GMT -8
No New Posts Appliances - 4 Viewing

Stove and Refrigerator discussion

211 1,468 Painting oven /stove
by turbodaddy
Nov 12, 2024 19:45:59 GMT -8

Glamping Gala

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No New Posts Glamp Talk

Chat about Glamp!

48 581 My new cooler
by nccamper
Aug 23, 2020 4:30:59 GMT -8
No New Posts Glamping Inside

Talk about your inside decorations and glamp ideas

71 692 Plastic Tiles That Look Like Glass
by tmarsini
Nov 18, 2024 22:53:36 GMT -8
No New Posts Glamping Outside

How do you glamp outside?

17 174 Vintage rubber nub door mats
by idaho211
Aug 20, 2021 16:16:20 GMT -8
No New Posts Man Talk Glamping

A different view on glamping...

8 254 Camden & Acadia
by Teachndad
Sept 28, 2019 6:36:01 GMT -8
No New Posts Talk about Cooking

Add your recipes and fun cookout experiences here. Come on, guys, what about the Grillin??

23 308 Easy and delicious German skillet meal.
by htchevyii
May 14, 2024 9:23:08 GMT -8

Fiberglass Fun

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No New Posts Chat Fiberglass

Talk about your fiberglass and egg trailers here.

9 47 1970 Campster Clam Shell With Fold Down Trolly Top
by mobiltec
Oct 27, 2024 9:41:27 GMT -8

Shasta Trailers

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No New Posts Shasta Owner Talk - 1 Viewing

Discuss your Shasta trailers here.

297 2,825 Airflyte table dimensions
by idaho211
Oct 21, 2024 5:59:29 GMT -8
No New Posts Shasta Brochures and Vintage Ads

Vintage Shasta ads and Brochures

65 118 1960 Airflyte brochure
by vikx
Jul 25, 2023 11:12:25 GMT -8
No New Posts Shasta Wings and More

Shasta specific parts and characteristics

53 356 WING SIZES
by 73shasta
Sept 8, 2024 14:08:37 GMT -8
No New Posts Shasta VIN and Title

Research your Shastas age and place of birth

Moderator: Ross

110 1,813 SHASTA VIN # and model Database II
by btshasta
Nov 3, 2024 4:13:32 GMT -8

Towing and maintanence

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No New Posts Towing and Tow Vehicles

Vehicles, Towing SAFETY, Hitches and Accessories

171 1,929 Gas Mileage Question
by Hamlet
Nov 20, 2024 11:08:38 GMT -8
No New Posts Frame, Brakes and Undercarriage

Talk about frames, wheels, tires, brakes; anything under the trailer that keeps it rolling

253 2,076 68 Shasta leaf springs
by fmstrohl
Nov 16, 2024 12:28:11 GMT -8
No New Posts Wintertime

Storage, winterizing and shelters

22 244 Camper shed
by Teachndad
Jan 26, 2024 7:22:19 GMT -8

For Sale or Trade

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What must be included to advertise here

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No New Posts FREE!

Our Pay It Forward Section. So many have helped and donated parts, pieces and trailers. Thank you!

38 155

Rally Talk

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No New Posts TRIPPIN' Talk

Talk about your Fun adventures here. Campground reviews are welcome! Please include your STATE in the title.

68 483 Camping
by nccamper
Jul 2, 2024 23:14:27 GMT -8
No New Posts Rally Regions

List of states per region for the Rallies.

3 11 TCT 100th anniversary events 2019
by CorvettCrzy
Mar 27, 2018 10:55:43 GMT -8
No New Posts Great Lakes

Post info for Rallies and get togethers for the Great Lakes.

12 37 2019 Wisconsin Vintage Trailer meet
by ladywendolyn
Mar 3, 2019 19:46:20 GMT -8
No New Posts Northeast

Post info for Rallies and get togethers for the Northeast.

16 39 local shows
by Teachndad
Jun 19, 2024 5:15:08 GMT -8
No New Posts Midwest

Post info for Rallies and get togethers for the Midwest.

9 63 Mn rally
by hotrodjim
Jul 23, 2024 13:57:53 GMT -8
No New Posts Pacific Coast

Post info for Rallies and get togethers for the Pacific Coast.

66 345 2024 Arizona Spooktacular Rally pix
by Hamlet
Nov 3, 2024 16:21:49 GMT -8
No New Posts Rocky Mountains

Post info for Rallies and get togethers for the Rocky Mountains.

7 17 WOMEN TRAVELING WITH THEIR VINTAGE CAMPERS
by mrmarty51
May 27, 2017 20:18:13 GMT -8
No New Posts Southeast - 1 Viewing

Post info for Rallies and get togethers for the Southeast.

Moderator: kto17

25 491 Gathering of the times 2024
by nccamper
Jul 26, 2024 2:35:35 GMT -8
No New Posts Southwest

Post info for Rallies and get togethers for the Southwest.

22 62 Small Rally In The Sierras - September 20th to 22nd
by mobiltec
Jul 16, 2024 7:57:03 GMT -8

Legend

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