1962 Shasta Compact- I broke every rule to buy it

I was surprised how small the compact is but I love it. I can pick up the hitch and roll it around. My 13' 1962 Forester needs two (big) men to lift the hitch but you can forget about moving it by hand. Do you have a photobucket with pictures of your Compact? 

The wood overall is weathered but not rotten. I poked around with a key and found a one foot section of soft wood by the skirt. I wonder about the wood under the window. At some point the owner caught the back and crimped the skin. I may follow Mobiltec's advice and replace the back skin.

This may be more of a repair thread question, but does it matter that the back wall (which has a few nails attaching the panel to the seat) has pulled loose? The nails seem to be through only the panel and not the wood supports for the wall so I think it shouldn't matter much while we tow it home. Along the floor is tight. Any thoughts on this?

The above is excellent advise. I would also suggest checking each of the windows to make sure all glass is secure ( no broken edges on alum to let glass vibrate out going down the road) Also even though this is a lighter trailer it has no brakes so make sure your tow vehicle can safely handle stopping it and controlling it on a steep down hill.  I don't know how much towing experience you have so be careful and have a great experience with your wonderful find. Also Make sure you have strong safety chains and a lock or pin to retain the coupler latch.
Take lots of pictures on your trip home and share with us.

Thanks for the advice. Our Forester has electric brakes which help a lot. I wonder if such a light camper will jump around a little more? I'll move slowly while I get the hang of it.

That would be the oven vent.  There is an actual hole cut through the rear of the oven, covered by a couple of baffle plates, which direct the heat upward, and then it vents to the outside through the hood.  Some that I have seen do not have the countertop with the slot, but rather a grate assembly to cover the opening behind the stove. 

That stovetop looks clean as a whistle...Nice!

Makes sense. There is no range hood vent on this camper. Odd.
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Maybe the heat vents out the ceiling vent?

I'm a little concerned about the back end. As I said, ratchet straps (light weight are fine, long ones) up and over may be a good insurance. You'd have to wrap the metal parts and be sure they wouldn't rub the trailer.

A good way to tell how sturdy it is: shake the trailer with someone inside. Does everything move? A lot? Is debris falling out the back? I'm guessing that wall and framing have considerable rot, so a temporary board or two might strengthen things.

Poke something thru the panel and see if you can find any good cross boards. This would be close to the old nails. Screwing a one by board on the inside will give support. You'll need short screws to keep from going thru the skin. (Wally sells 1 1/2" dry wall screws) If possible, attach the same board to the dinette bench framing.

Don't forget the duct tape!!