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Post by danrhodes on Jan 11, 2017 15:17:27 GMT -8
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Post by vintagebruce on Jan 11, 2017 16:41:40 GMT -8
The craftsmanship appears to be solid, and I believe if you are going to have a next-gen Compact rebuilt, that this option is not unpleasant to consider. The mods of this type appear to be done on next gen-after the canned ham candidates, so I say go for it, if it appeals to you.
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Post by Dad Rambles on Jan 11, 2017 16:48:42 GMT -8
He is up the road in the other corner of the state from me.. just south of Chattanooga. He is either in business with, or very close to CH campers, the other supplier on this side of the world for aluminum. Which, BTW, is for sale.(CH campers) I saw a posting by the other on Craigslist last week.
I saw this post today and was suprised too about the space. I've seen some of his other stuff and he seems to do a pretty good restoration, at least from the photos of in progress stuff I've seen, as well as the finished product.
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Post by danrhodes on Jan 11, 2017 16:51:44 GMT -8
The craftsmanship appears to be solid, and I believe if you are going to have a next-gen Compact rebuilt, that this option is not unpleasant to consider. The mods of this type appear to be done on next gen-after the canned ham candidates, so I say go for it, if it appeals to you. I agree it's not traditional, but there are some smart tweaks in there that could be applied to a restore of any type
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Post by vikx on Jan 11, 2017 22:51:02 GMT -8
Appears to be quality work. I like it. That said, I think investing too much in this gen Compact might be a mistake...
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Post by vintagebruce on Jan 12, 2017 7:50:39 GMT -8
Appears to be quality work. I like it. That said, I think investing too much in this gen Compact might be a mistake... Building on vikx's comment, I think there are a number of Members who are savvy enough about current prices as well as the direction realistic pricing trends are heading, that I would like to get some feedback on what those Members would consider investing in a known brand next-gen Compact. Personally I would draw the line at right around $7K max, and then it would have to have the bath and a/c upgrade included in a very tasteful manner.
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Post by vikx on Jan 12, 2017 21:33:48 GMT -8
There's a Red Dale compact available for less than 6K without the A/C. It has a large closet that could easily be converted to a shower. So, I think you're just about right on the price, Bruce.
NOTE: Compacts can be a little hard to sell because of the up and down dinette/bed situation. There are a lot of folks who like the lighter weight trailers tho and they are great for that.
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Post by Ten on Jan 14, 2017 13:57:07 GMT -8
As far as value and/or price regarding this particular idea, I just wanted to throw these couple things in the mix for comparison and contrast. Little guy teardrop 5 wide - $9995 1935 Graham Housecar! Not a trailer! - $3500 1971 Ford E300 Shasta - $4000 20' R-pod 176, 2013, in great shape, 2 tvs, tempurpedic mattress - $9500 No point really, just that price vs. value will always be in the eye of the beholder.
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Post by Dad Rambles on Jan 14, 2017 14:24:26 GMT -8
No point really, just that price vs. value will always be in the eye of the beholder. I agree completely. It's difficult to put these sorts of things in a line of "least value to most value", and have the size/space inside them have any sort of correlation with the price. I had someone yesterday ask me how much I would charge to build a teardrop like the 1st one I built. I told him "well, I've got a little over 6K just in materials, sooooo".. probably at least twice that... His mouth fell open. I said, "yes, I know, it doesn't have a bathroom, you can't stand up in it"... BUT. It's a completely different idea to "camping". Portability, having everything I need behind me, and it weighs under 2K, and it sleeps 2 adults and 2 kids reasonably well. It has COMPLETELY changed the way we, as a family, travel. I have been many, many places in it that would otherwise be really difficult to tent camp in..
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Post by Hamlet on Jan 14, 2017 19:06:33 GMT -8
Interesting combo of the scalloped rear shelf and front cupboard and the new style cabinetry everywhere else. I wonder if he used the original footprint of the closet for the bathroom. And if so, where did he find the shower insert? And is there a porta potty? The one problem with a Compact is the table to bed conversion. We have our change over down to just over three minutes, so while it is a little inconvenient, we love the flexible use of space, it's really hard to put a shower/potty into a standard Airflyte.
He did a really nice job.
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Post by shastatom on Mar 7, 2017 10:25:33 GMT -8
HOTRODPRIMER, Do you have a picture of the how you vented it outside?
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Post by highrolla7 on Apr 3, 2017 9:38:06 GMT -8
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Post by speak on Apr 7, 2018 19:00:24 GMT -8
AC Comment (Hotrodprimer) - I have a 59 Airflyte. I am contemplating different set up options for the AC. I do not want it on the top but have considered the closet, above the refrigerator, and below the dinette seat. i have seen them done all ways except in the closet - until now. My thoughts were initially with what i see in your pics of the stand up AC in the closet. Since I removed the heating unit, I would utilize the heat vent as a vent for the AC. There are ventless models but i have heard that with intense heat and/or humidity they do not really work as well as the vented units.
I still have some time to think this out and i'm not sure I want to lose the closet but at least the option exists. How did you come about making the decision to place it there and what your thoughts now on its location and function? Thank you.
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Post by HOTRODPRIMER on May 18, 2018 8:11:19 GMT -8
AC Comment (Hotrodprimer) - I have a 59 Airflyte. I am contemplating different set up options for the AC. I do not want it on the top but have considered the closet, above the refrigerator, and below the dinette seat. i have seen them done all ways except in the closet - until now. My thoughts were initially with what i see in your pics of the stand up AC in the closet. Since I removed the heating unit, I would utilize the heat vent as a vent for the AC. There are ventless models but i have heard that with intense heat and/or humidity they do not really work as well as the vented units. I still have some time to think this out and i'm not sure I want to lose the closet but at least the option exists. How did you come about making the decision to place it there and what your thoughts now on its location and function? Thank you. I apologize for not getting back to you sooner,As far as loosing the closet space we have learned to use other avalible space, like using the ice box for storage along with the overhead canvas bed in the back for cloths & such. The air will get colder than you want,even in 95 degree weather. I am extremely happy with the way it turned out. Danny
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