mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 5, 2015 7:07:33 GMT -8
Oh wow! Look at that terrible buckling on the rear. And those dinette cushions! Geeesh. Very poor quality indeed. |
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Post by vikx on Sept 5, 2015 21:01:33 GMT -8
Seriously, I would be ashamed to offer these 'THINGS'...
They should be recalled.
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Matilda's Mom
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Post by Matilda's Mom on Jul 20, 2016 9:36:14 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Jul 20, 2016 20:39:43 GMT -8
Odd, the link isn't working for me.
They are still all over the place offered for sale "almost new" or "brand new". One was even listed as a 2016 model...
The most interesting listing had to do with the recalls and mentioned new axle, springs and wheels per the recall. I can't imagine what the factory was thinking. All that guy had to do was talk to a few of us and they could have had a nice retro trailer. At least the edge trim would have been in the right place.
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Post by yas on Jul 21, 2016 4:55:34 GMT -8
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Post by vikx on Jul 21, 2016 22:11:47 GMT -8
I heard the factory was selling the cool painted wheels and Coker tires for a deal...
Unfortunately, they are 215/75R/15? and won't fit our trailers. They didn't fit the Shasta retros, either. Ooops.
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Post by architeuthidae on May 21, 2018 8:01:56 GMT -8
But hey, I'd rather see glampers and other lipstick aesthetics get one of these than improperly "restore" a vintage trailer.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on May 21, 2018 11:59:57 GMT -8
How could they build something so simple and get it so wrong? Danny
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mobiltec
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Post by mobiltec on May 22, 2018 16:31:30 GMT -8
How could they build something so simple and get it so wrong? Danny They didn't watch my videos....  |
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on May 22, 2018 16:38:20 GMT -8
How could they build something so simple and get it so wrong? Danny They didn't watch my videos....
Indeed!  Danny |
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Post by vikx on May 22, 2018 20:28:28 GMT -8
AND they didn't buy my book or visit VTT and ask for help...
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on May 23, 2018 5:22:37 GMT -8
I don't have a video or have a book but I definitely have a opinion! I was unaware of your book,tell me about it.Danny |
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Post by vikx on May 25, 2018 21:37:57 GMT -8
Danny, I've written a book with lots of pictures and some descriptions. It's actually an "order of build" book. Talks about what to look for in a vintage trailer, how to assess what the build will be and where to start, how to continue. Mobiltec's videos are a great build source as well. There is a link here: vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/6546/book |
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Post by violamomof4 on Jan 1, 2019 4:46:55 GMT -8
There’s no second bed!!! Are all Shasta’s like that? Doesn’t make any sense to have a bench seat in back w/bathroom but no second bed! So odd. I don’t care for it at all. If you’re gonna have a vintage trailer...have the real
Thing!
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Post by violamomof4 on Jan 1, 2019 4:50:03 GMT -8
I love the passion y’all have for this craft. It’s fun to read and inspires me!!! Keep it up guys!
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