alyatomic
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Post by alyatomic on Feb 23, 2014 19:56:47 GMT -8
Hi all! I'm Alyson, my husband and I live in Austin with our baby girl. Live is great and we bought our very first little camper...TODAY! It's a 1956 Riviera, compact and needs a makeover. I'm so in love with it, my mind is racing with ideas. I am having a hard time finding info on the Riviera brand, they made campers for VW and that is all I get. Any info is appreciated!
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SusieQ
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 23, 2014 20:28:22 GMT -8
Please post pics. I can't wait to see it!!
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Post by Nomad on Feb 23, 2014 20:40:41 GMT -8
Hi alyatomic, I don't have any information on the Riviera but would like to at least welcome you to VTT.  |
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Post by yas on Feb 23, 2014 20:49:04 GMT -8
Congratulations! The "we must have pictures" chorus is about to begin! Please show and tell.
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Post by vikx on Feb 23, 2014 21:52:43 GMT -8
Welcome and want to see it too! Love the 50s canned hams...
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Post by ladywendolyn on Feb 23, 2014 21:58:00 GMT -8
Here is some info from the TCT site.
Riviera Trailers were a small one at a time company built in Oakville Ontario. There were no “model names” given to the units. The owner of the pictured unit,
History
Manufacturer Information
Canadian, Oakville, Ontario possibly. Likely a home based business
Interiors
The trailer had a simple panelled plywood interior with a front dinette and a rear pull out bed couch. It has a bunk bed above the rear bed and the table drops down for a double bed. In complete caos you could sleep 6. Ther is an ice box and a sink with a freshwater tank and a hand pump. No 12volt system. A/C system for shore power. and a 4 purner LP range. The Kamp King featured here has been re-uphostered in Bermuda Blue and White to match the Lambert's tow vehicle and the floor re-tiled in black and white checkers. The panelling is bright white with aluminum accents giving the interior a “diner” feel. The retro fabrics used for the curtains complete the look. The new look is retro, moderne and opens up the space
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Post by txoil on Feb 24, 2014 3:17:39 GMT -8
Welcome to the VTT. Pics are required. Cats are mandatory.
(Well not really but it's a good idea!)
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Post by lovnvintage on Feb 24, 2014 3:56:46 GMT -8
This is the one Kathleen posted a week or so ago. Congrats on the purchase. It is a cutie.
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alyatomic
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Post by alyatomic on Feb 24, 2014 7:31:46 GMT -8
![]() Yes lovnvintage! Here are some of my photos of the exterior, we were losing daylight. The seller took his links down already but I will get interior shots soon!   |
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 24, 2014 9:11:04 GMT -8
I like it! Small canned hams are my favorites. Are you going to pull it with that Chevy Bel Air?
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Post by paigenmarc on Feb 24, 2014 17:19:02 GMT -8
Howdy from Houston. You got yourself a cute little trailer. Can't wait to see more pics!
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Post by travelaine on Feb 28, 2014 15:57:02 GMT -8
Alyson, we live in Garland and ALMOST drove down to Elm Mott to check out your camper before it sold (my aunt and uncle love there). It's a cutie!
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SusieQ
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 28, 2014 16:13:22 GMT -8
Sweet little ham! Congrats! (typing with a cat in my lap)
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Post by soup on Feb 28, 2014 16:17:29 GMT -8
Welcome to VTT! Cool little ham. More pics please (interior), LOL Sorry we love pics here. Enjoy the new addition/memories to your family. Love the blue wave. Surf's up dudes! soup  |
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Post by lamacki1 on Feb 28, 2014 21:03:42 GMT -8
Welcome! That's a really cute little canned ham!
Barbara
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