Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 20:59:37 GMT -8
Howdy all, just bought my first ever travel trailer, a 1968 Aristocrat Land Commander. As near as I can tell it's in fairly good shape. Famous last words, I know. But I'm optimistic!
I know next to nothing about the LC, or trailers in general when you get right down to it, so it ought to be interesting. Here's what I do know about the trailer so far...
It has a pressurized water tank running a cold water line to the sink.
LP &/or electric fridge.
LP stove
LP furnace
All Avocado unfortunately, but what do you do. Here's hoping they work properly (I was assured they do. We'll see).
Toilet, lovely shade of pink.
It has a battery box on the side, but no battery. I have a bit to learn about deep cycle batteries and inverters (also not included).
I haven't had the opportunity to test any of the lines, H2O or LPG, but my fingers are crossed.
Don't believe there's a grey water OR black water tank. There's a curved outlet spout roughly beneath the toilet. Not planning on testing that one the hard way...
I don't even know if these things come with brakes. Haven't taken the wheel off yet, and the trailer connecter thingy is a grafted on "flat four", I think they're called. I suspect that originally it had the round connecter, based on the thickness of the original wiring it was grafted on to. Which would make me think brakes are there.
Yep, I'm pretty clueless. But I'm excited for the project and happy to have found this resource. Particularly since vikx has rehabbed a couple of these. Pics coming soon, and a ton of questions coming sooner!
I know next to nothing about the LC, or trailers in general when you get right down to it, so it ought to be interesting. Here's what I do know about the trailer so far...
It has a pressurized water tank running a cold water line to the sink.
LP &/or electric fridge.
LP stove
LP furnace
All Avocado unfortunately, but what do you do. Here's hoping they work properly (I was assured they do. We'll see).
Toilet, lovely shade of pink.
It has a battery box on the side, but no battery. I have a bit to learn about deep cycle batteries and inverters (also not included).
I haven't had the opportunity to test any of the lines, H2O or LPG, but my fingers are crossed.
Don't believe there's a grey water OR black water tank. There's a curved outlet spout roughly beneath the toilet. Not planning on testing that one the hard way...
I don't even know if these things come with brakes. Haven't taken the wheel off yet, and the trailer connecter thingy is a grafted on "flat four", I think they're called. I suspect that originally it had the round connecter, based on the thickness of the original wiring it was grafted on to. Which would make me think brakes are there.
Yep, I'm pretty clueless. But I'm excited for the project and happy to have found this resource. Particularly since vikx has rehabbed a couple of these. Pics coming soon, and a ton of questions coming sooner!
What do you with avocado appliances? I was going to say paint them pink, haha! 
