grabber
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Post by grabber on Mar 5, 2023 10:19:51 GMT -8
Hello, I’ve been given the opportunity to acquire a vintage, mid 1960s, small travel trailer that is relatively solid but will use some restoration work. My issue is that I have a large garage but it’s designed for cars not trailers, so it’s not tall enough to get the trailer inside. I have extensive experience in woodworking, cabinetry, and carpentry so I’m not worried about performing the work I’m just wondering if it is at all practical have a trailer outside under a camper cover while I do the restoration. I would appreciate some opinions and if this sounds ridiculous you can tell me that too!! From the couple of times I’ve looked at it, it seems to need more of a refurbishment than a total gut job
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Post by tincanalley on Mar 5, 2023 14:14:41 GMT -8
Hey there. It’s no problem. I put up a 10x20 tent over a pad next to my tiny garage shop. I’m doing a complete frame off in this space. Dismantled the entire trailer under the tent and now the slow rebuild process. So go get yourself a decent tent, I bought the extra tall frame version from Amazon and it’s worked great.
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Post by turbodaddy on Mar 5, 2023 15:00:30 GMT -8
Mine wasn't frame off, but same idea. I used tarps over the area I was working on, and like Tincanalley I had a tiny workshop. It isn't ideal,but it can be done. I had to plan the work around the weather, and it probably took way more time than if inside.
Some people have been able to deflate the trailer tires, or even remove the wheels in order to to squeeze into a garage. Have at it...it will be rewarding when it is finished.
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Post by vikx on Mar 5, 2023 15:46:36 GMT -8
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Post by nccamper on Mar 5, 2023 19:34:41 GMT -8
Doing one camper with tarps was enough for me. After the first camper, I built a lean to.  |
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Post by grabber on Mar 5, 2023 21:53:48 GMT -8
Hey there. It’s no problem. I put up a 10x20 tent over a pad next to my tiny garage shop. I’m doing a complete frame off in this space. Dismantled the entire trailer under the tent and now the slow rebuild process. So go get yourself a decent tent, I bought the extra tall frame version from Amazon and it’s worked great. Hello Tincanalley. Can you tell me which tent you got from Amazon specifically? There are so many it would be great to know of one that works in real life. Thank You. Trailer in question is 11’ 6” (body) with a 3’ overhanging bunk for total of 14’ 6” not including hitch length |
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Post by aslmx on Mar 10, 2023 17:33:29 GMT -8
It can be done. It’s a pain but I did my 65 Shasta outside
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Post by tincanalley on Mar 11, 2023 19:23:08 GMT -8
Grabber,
Just search on this:
ADVANCE OUTDOOR Adjustable 10x20 ft Heavy Duty Carport Car Canopy Garage Shelter Boat Party Tent, Adjustable Heights from 9.5ft to 11.0ft, Removable Sidewalls and Doors, Beige
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