Spartan wiring

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Spartan wiring Jan 10, 2023 18:48:25 GMT -8

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Post by konadano on Jan 10, 2023 18:48:25 GMT -8

Hey there my trailering brethren!
After performing a complete rebuild on my 1955 Rod & Reel canned ham ( which only took 6 years and ab a million man & woman hours) my honey and I just purchased a 1955 Spartan Royal Manor. I will be happy to post photos however need help figuring that out.
Anyhow, my question du jour is this;
Though our Spartan is in beautiful original condition it does have a large laundry list of issues. #1 on my list is troubleshooting the 110v wiring on a couple of circuits. For the life of me I cannot find an actual wiring diagram for a 1955 Royal Manor.
It would make the job so much easier!
Does anyone know where I can find a wiring diagram for my new ball & chain?
THanks so much!

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Spartan wiring Jan 11, 2023 15:20:24 GMT -8

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Post by Teachndad on Jan 11, 2023 15:20:24 GMT -8

Hello and Welcome,

Would love to see some pix also! If you do a google search on "Spartan Trailers Vintage Campers", you will find a supplier of used and new Spartan Trailer parts. Maybe contact them and ask them if they have any resources to help with your question and then ask if they are aware of any Spartan groups. You never know where that might lead you.

There are Spartan Rallies and any large vintage trailer rally would have at least one maybe several Spartans. You might find a members of a Spartan group and maybe one of those folks could offer some help. I guess I am suggesting networking a little and see where it gets you.

I think there is a Spartan trailer rally in the Midwest in the summer. I can look it up and post the date if I find the info.

BTW, you mentioned restoring a 1955 Rod and Reel. I have a 1955 also. I am always looking for other R and R owners specifically with the sardine can shape. Does yours look like the one I have linked in my sig line? My Blog link is there. I am aware of other "canned ham" shaped Rod and Reel trailers which are unlike my sardine can shaped trailer.

Cheers,

Rod

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Spartan wiring Jan 12, 2023 21:36:00 GMT -8

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Post by vikx on Jan 12, 2023 21:36:00 GMT -8

The electrical box may be in the lower cabinet near the front door. They were often hard wired to the grid but after so many years it's hard to tell.

Try to find a box or fuses that will lead to different circuits, etc. I'm guessing that would be lights, outlets and possibly one other circuit.

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