1963 Trotwood Lark newbie

Here she is on the day I brought her home.  She was definitely a mans trailer.  She has a story too!  The trailer previously belonged to the uncle of the man I bought it from.  The uncle lived in it when he was separated from his wife.  Wife got mad and tried to burn the trailer down.  LOL!  Not sure if he was in it at the time or not.    There are some burn marks on the inside wall of the closet, but it's not horrible, unless it was all repaired at some time.




Inside as purchased.














They put in new stock counter top that was green.


I painted it off white to brighten it up.


Exterior paint except for the back that needs repairing






When I bought it, the guy had sprayed some roof coating on, but the inside didn't show any water damage.  So, I put two more coats of white roof coating for mobile homes and campers.  I see now that was a big no no.    I thought I was being smart and making sure the roof had a good coating on it.  I think that the back window leaked and also around the roof vent, which is a newer vent.  I kept it covered all winter and pulled the snow off it.  I'm going to take it to the local RV place and have a new roof put on.  There is now obvious water damage, so I will start pulling the paneling off.  I have a question about a new roof.  I don't see that the roof vent is necessary, so I'm thinking of having the rv place take it out and just do one solid roof with no openings to leak.  Is that a bad idea?

She will become a glamper, and I have many accessories to go inside that I have found over the last year.  I wouldn't do this if it was original on the inside, but someone already painted it a horrible green ( almost black) that I couldn't live with.  She's so cute, she needs fun, cheerful colors.    When she is done, I will park her in front of my sisters garden market north of us.  I'm sure people will want to look inside.  Then, when we want to use it, we can grab it and go.  I will sure beat moving our newer, much bigger camper off the spot on the property we have up north.

Now, to find the time, and warmer weather, I want to get going on it!

Edited because I somehow managed to post double of a couple pictures.  Sorry!

Very cute trailer!

SusieQ is steering you right. I would take some time to get to know us and find out what repairs we recommend, etc.

Replacing panels should be done with the skins off to retain the structural integrity of the body. Ceiling panels overlap the walls and add sheer strength, so removing that overlap can cause problems.

Most little trailers need skirt board repair, front and rear framing repairs, and as above, possible rafter work if the vent leaked. I also recommend a Fantastic Fan.

Welcome to the forum , I have a 1961 trotwood 15 footer, inside very intact, outside in progress...

I have photos , I've never tried to upload them, I'll work on that.

Rare or not, a trailer is not "worth more" or less than another vintage trailer of similar style and age...

Here's a few points:
1. 50s, early 60s Canned hams are more desirable than units built after 65 or so
2. Shorter than 16 feet is better
3. Single Axle and older than 1970
4. Interior paint lowers the value significantly
5. Floor plan matters: Front kitchen/back benches dinette/bed are not as popular as the front dinette back bed. Easier to have the dinette separate from the bed. That being said, the "compact" floor plan is usually lighter weight and shorter. To each his/her their own...

Hope this helps. I really like your little trailer and can't wait to see it after repairs.

  I added  the bathroom