ronnied78
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Post by ronnied78 on Aug 17, 2017 19:56:28 GMT -8
I am looking forward to being a part of this forum. I am going to have lots of questions. I am new to vintage trailers and have just acquired an 1958 Aljo, 18' for the fantastic price of "free" and have watched a ton of videos online to watch the restoration process. I am glad to have help along the way
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nccamper
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Post by nccamper on Aug 18, 2017 4:27:06 GMT -8
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Post by ruderunner on Aug 27, 2017 15:55:21 GMT -8
So I just read through the whole thread and noticed a lot of members with just one post.
How many do you think started watching Larry's videos and ran away screaming?
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Post by vikx on Aug 27, 2017 21:12:39 GMT -8
Maybe the one posters will return... AFTER they figure out gutting one isn't very productive.
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autumnreeder
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Post by autumnreeder on Sept 15, 2017 14:44:07 GMT -8
My first post. I read this. It scared me. I'm still here.
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Post by vikx on Sept 15, 2017 20:59:21 GMT -8
Welcome Autumnreeder! We're here to help and share.
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Post by lance1971 on Sept 16, 2017 6:42:47 GMT -8
vikx I think you would be suprised at how many of us one posters are here everyday soaking in the knowledge from all of you.I am not a poster on any forums, just not something I do. I do have plans to post all of the pics of my progress this winter. The productive trailer working months are filled with actual trailer fixin' ( and general busy life) and once exhausted after a hard day of that, I love to read all the new posts here. This forum has saved me from a multitude of mistakes I would have made, and I am eternally greatful to you and the crew here! Thank you all and, remember, one posters and no posters are here!
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autumnreeder
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Post by autumnreeder on Sept 16, 2017 8:13:51 GMT -8
Welcome Autumnreeder! We're here to help and share. Thank you so much! I am excited to be here. I almost wrote, "I have some serious issues". HA. maybe that is true too but, my Shasta has some serious issues but, I am feeling confident and I am so happy to find a group of like minded people.
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Post by aparrish21 on Sept 26, 2017 13:23:41 GMT -8
Just bought a 1970 shasta that needs work. HELP IM A NEWBIE . I have been reading up on a lot and I do have a friend close by that has been helping me with questions he restores them a lot on his spare time. I'm learning that I'm gonna have to peel the skin off and that scares me a bit!!
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mrmarty51
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Post by mrmarty51 on Sept 26, 2017 13:57:57 GMT -8
Just bought a 1970 shasta that needs work. HELP IM A NEWBIE . I have been reading up on a lot and I do have a friend close by that has been helping me with questions he restores them a lot on his spare time. I'm learning that I'm gonna have to peel the skin off and that scares me a bit!! Dont be frightened, it is only metal, wood and steel. LOL You will be fine, just follow the suggestions of the friends in this forum and You will have Your camper up and be a camping before You know it.
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Post by mobiltec on Sept 26, 2017 14:21:46 GMT -8
This may help...
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Post by peggysu54 on Oct 22, 2017 19:06:55 GMT -8
Hi, my name is Peggy and I’m one of those newbies that had been looking for a specific type of camper and took 2-1/2 yrs to find it! We knew it would have water damage but not to the extent that they had hidden from us! Won’t stop us from the restore, but I am sooo thankful I found this site!! Now, step 1 is to find or build a building big enough to take it apart correctly! We need one for all our toys anyway!
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Post by mrmarty51 on Oct 22, 2017 19:54:32 GMT -8
Hi, my name is Peggy and I’m one of those newbies that had been looking for a specific type of camper and took 2-1/2 yrs to find it! We knew it would have water damage but not to the extent that they had hidden from us! Won’t stop us from the restore, but I am sooo thankful I found this site!! Now, step 1 is to find or build a building big enough to take it apart correctly! We need one for all our toys anyway! Welcome to the Vintage Trailer forum Peggy. Have any questions, ask away, sounds to Me like You are on the right track by putting up a building to restore Your camper in.
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Post by peggysu54 on Oct 23, 2017 17:52:23 GMT -8
Should we tarp it if we don’t have a bldg before winter?
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Post by Teachndad on Oct 23, 2017 19:39:36 GMT -8
Hi and welcome, Peggy, This is a good question. I think we need to know what your climate is like during the winter months. Here are some links that might be helpful. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/8582/covering-camper-outdoors There is a link to an earlier thread within the one linked above. I found this one over at our sister restoration site www.tapatalk.com/groups/repairingyesterdaystrailers/viewtopic.php?p=22407&sid=87014f9c2f179288507d6e82d84ce40a#p22407 I live in a two season climate here in Southern California. I tarp my trailers and I want to eventually get a carport style cover, but we can get strong winds here at times, so keeping a carport anchored becomes an important necessity. I can’t give you any advice about rainy climates or snow ones. My tip would be if you can’t cover it with a carport, to get some black 9 (I think it’s 9 mil) sheeting that you can mostly cover the trailer with. Then, cover it with a tarp and tie it down. I believe it works well. It has for me, anyway. I can usually get 9 months out of this arrangement if I can park the trailer in some shade for at least part of the day. If it’s out in the direct sun all day, I might get 6 months and change. The tarp takes the sun and water and over time, they can start to disintegrate. But, it protects the plastic underneath. Leave some air space under the trailer for circulation. You should probably put something lightweight with no corners on top and underneath the tarp to create a sloped surface so the water can run off. In the thread posted to RYT, you will read, one poster recommended placing an inner tube on top. There are a few threads on tarps. Larry, mobiltec, the last I heard, really had good luck with tarpsonline.com. I have had bad luck with Harbor Freight tarps, personally. I didn't buy the cheapest one and it disintegrated in the So Cal summer son within 3 months. I purchase the Ozark mountain brand they sell at Walmart. I get the silver one with brown one side. Silver side goes out. Cheers, Rod
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