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Post by tawny on Jan 29, 2020 6:57:51 GMT -8
Hello, I recently bought this vintage trailer to refurbish but have no idea who it is made by, I would love to know its history. Please help. Please let me know if you can't see the pictures by clicking on the above links.
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Post by Hamlet on Jan 29, 2020 10:57:08 GMT -8
Welcome! I can only see the one picture, but given the integrated awning and the pattern of the skin, I’d guess late 70s or 80s. Are the tail lights more square or are they round? Also, the wheel cutouts are squared, more common in later models. It looks as though there has been some roof leaks... I see a sheet of plastic sticking out from the awning. It looks like the front side window is a jealousies, more common on 1970s trailers.
Others will chime in, but more pics of both the inside and outside will be helpful.
Now for a little admonition... We don’t use the term “refurbish” much here. For most of us it connotes putting “lipstick on a pig.” There is most likely water damage that originated at the roof and may have traveled down the walls. You an have a safe trailer or a “cute” trailer, but the best trailers start out with safe first. Please read the posts for “newbies” and look at mobiltec’s videos and get vikx’s book. You’ll be glad you did.
Again, welcome. You’ve found the absolute best place on the internet to get ACCURATE information about vintage trailers.
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Post by tawny on Jan 29, 2020 15:51:47 GMT -8
My apologies on the refurbishment comment. Newbie red alert! I have the title and it just states 1966 travel trailer. There have been some roof and window leaks but the plastic hanging is from the awning. The taillights are round and cabinet hardware is embossed pinch latch. Of course safety is always the first priority! No lipstick on a pig happening here. More pictures to follow..
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Post by tawny on Jan 29, 2020 17:13:39 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Jan 29, 2020 20:38:25 GMT -8
It might be a Cree-they had that rounded edge trim. Look online for the same trim and check out the brands. It's not a Holiday Rambler, but "might" be a Holidaire. I'd say it is a 66. Tail lights are not original. I think I see a faint round circle marking the original lights foot print.
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Post by mobiltec on Jan 29, 2020 21:14:27 GMT -8
Wow that looks like it's in pretty good shape inside. I have never worked with outside round corners like that. I guess they work pretty good. I would check under all the windows for any water damage.
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Post by turbodaddy on Jan 30, 2020 4:51:26 GMT -8
Might be a FAN, some after 1965 had those corners.
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Post by Hamlet on Jan 30, 2020 8:44:00 GMT -8
My apologies on the refurbishment comment. Newbie red alert! I have the title and it just states 1966 travel trailer. There have been some roof and window leaks but the plastic hanging is from the awning. The taillights are round and cabinet hardware is embossed pinch latch. Of course safety is always the first priority! No lipstick on a pig happening here. More pictures to follow.. Thanks for taking my diatribe so well. Social media is awash in bad information about repairing and restoring old trailers and around here we do get a little jittery when we hear the word “refurbish.” At any rate, your additional pictures really helped to pin a date to it. I was way off. (Time for a new prescription for my glasses!). It does look to be in good shape for a 50+ year old. Good luck with the resto work and keep us supplied with pictures of your work in progress.
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Post by tawny on Jan 31, 2020 15:31:38 GMT -8
I’m almost sure it is a 1966 Holiday Vacationer, thoughts?
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Post by vikx on Jan 31, 2020 21:48:38 GMT -8
You may be right. I think it was the middle Holiday line...
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