batjac65
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Post by batjac65 on Oct 14, 2014 18:09:58 GMT -8
Okay folks, I have found a little camper that I cannot get any information to help identify it. I am going to look at it on Wed or Thur and possibly buy it. The owner doesn't know anything about it, but said that it is really short inside - she called it "a sleeper camper" only, maybe five feet high inside. Its bigger than a typical teardrop...I think. Any input is appreciated. Kinda neat looking though. Let me know if you've ever seen anything like this one. Thanks
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Post by batjac65 on Oct 14, 2014 18:33:43 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Oct 14, 2014 21:13:39 GMT -8
I like the short one the best. It might be related to a Metzendorf-some were really short... Very cool little trailer.
The hunter's rig does not look like a frame up to me. It looks to have been done from the inside. Unless there are photos to prove it was "taken down", consider that it may need more repairs. (rot along the bottom, bad edge putty, that sort of thing) There also appears to be some sagging in the front and a weird ripple or two. Not the best thing.
Do lots of research before any purchase.
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Post by vintagebruce on Oct 15, 2014 12:26:27 GMT -8
I was chasing a Metzendorf a few years ago and trying to find info on them, and I believe vikx is correct that they made a model that had about 5' of headroom. Tall enough to sit at a dinette, but you would have to like doing your best impression of Chuck Berry inside it. I'm leaning towards it being a Metzendorf too. Unless the Camo one is dirt cheap, I suggest you would have more time and money invested in it to bring it back to a cute vintage interior, than if you wait about one more month, just before the winter weather sets in, and buy something like a similar sized Garway or Arrow Little Chief that still has it's original interior and appliances. They would still take considerable work, but be more valuable than one with a homebuilt Title. I think it was originally a mid to late 60's Chinook with the next-gen from a birch wood interior, grey Lowe's type paneling, but unless you can match the VIN # to a Brand and Year, it will remain a Homebuilt.
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 15, 2014 16:56:34 GMT -8
I would stay away from the chipboard masterpiece.... Some trailers are just rolling junk. That's one of them.
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Post by vintagebruce on Oct 15, 2014 19:47:50 GMT -8
Camo is a perfect example of when a complete ground-up rebuild "macht nichts"...
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Post by halfpine on Oct 16, 2014 6:58:22 GMT -8
Being only 5' nothing my vote is for the possible Metzendorf,not to mention its different.
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Post by vintagebruce on Oct 16, 2014 9:15:46 GMT -8
Since it appears it will take considerable work anyway, the 5' camper should be considered for a modification to a trolley-top.
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Post by batjac65 on Oct 16, 2014 9:54:25 GMT -8
What's a trolley-top?
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 16, 2014 12:49:13 GMT -8
The center of the trailer ceiling from front to rear is raised higher than the sides. Like on a trolley car. Keep in mind that when you change the basic look of any vintage trailer you usually reduce the value by quite a bit.
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Post by danrhodes on Oct 16, 2014 12:59:39 GMT -8
The center of the trailer ceiling from front to rear is raised higher than the sides. Like on a trolley car. Keep in mind that when you change the basic look of any vintage trailer you usually reduce the value by quite a bit. That brings up a question I haven't seen referenced. Do any of you folks happen to be over 6 feet? I'm only 6'2", but my trailer is only about 6'1" high inside. I'm thinking of somehow trying to add an inch of arch to the top framing boards to raise the ceiling just enough to preserve my coiff...
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Post by mobiltec on Oct 16, 2014 13:18:01 GMT -8
The center of the trailer ceiling from front to rear is raised higher than the sides. Like on a trolley car. Keep in mind that when you change the basic look of any vintage trailer you usually reduce the value by quite a bit. That brings up a question I haven't seen referenced. Do any of you folks happen to be over 6 feet? I'm only 6'2", but my trailer is only about 6'1" high inside. I'm thinking of somehow trying to add an inch of arch to the top framing boards to raise the ceiling just enough to preserve my coiff... I'm 6'3" and that's the reason I like the Kenskill so much. I can jump up and down in that thing. The Shastas are fairly tall also as are the Aljoas. If you are going to completely re-skin and re-panel your trailer you should have no problem raising the ceiling level and it won't be noticeable to anyone accept other tall people who know that trailer and have been inside others like it.
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Post by vintagebruce on Oct 16, 2014 16:16:30 GMT -8
You have the expert amongst us as far as how to lift a camper Hamlet was lifted by his owner, and a fine lift it was...please share with them how it's done Hamlet. The other option would be to put a drop floor in the entrance to center of the camper like some Serro-Scotties and Aristocrats (I believe) have done. Here is the essence of a dropped floor frame on craigslist...dude did some nice prep...just not as good on the follow-thru... tulsa.craigslist.org/rvs/4621697706.html
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