grubesicgirl
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Post by grubesicgirl on Nov 16, 2013 17:35:30 GMT -8
Hi,
We are totally new to restoration and have a 1965 14' Forester project. We have gotten too old to sleep on the ground in our tent and since I grew up with family vacations in various trailers and campers I thought it was time we got one. Of course I wasn't going to settle for a new "uninteresting" one. Fate brought this trailer to my attention and next thing I know it is parked in our backyard. It needs lots of work (and a name) so I'm scouring the internet trying to learn as much as I can before we embark upon the adventure. I love these forums for the friendly people and the invaluable information.
Finding information on Forester trailers seems rather difficult and I really haven't seen any other pictures of ones with a layout similar to ours--the galley is in the front and the dinette/bed is in the rear. There is a bathroom in the front too. It has an icebox not a refrigerator. I'd love to hear from anyone with experience/photos of similar floor plans. Bob and Noe |
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 16, 2013 19:27:04 GMT -8
Hi and welcome. I got to work on a 59 Forester and the only thing the same was the fact that the bed was in the rear. One thing I can tell you after working on one though is that I really like the way they are built. Strong. Nice thick walls and ceiling. Room for lots of insulation. I was impressed.
My understanding is that it was a boat building company by summer and a trailer building company by winter.
How about some photos of your new found treasure?
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Post by grubesicgirl on Nov 17, 2013 9:20:13 GMT -8
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 17, 2013 10:06:02 GMT -8
This needs to be rebuilt from the outside in as with most trailers of the era. In other words you will have to start by removing the outside skin, then the framing and curbing and then the paneling. You can see how all this is done here on this forum. I have videos of the process as well available on my website. All on you tube for free.
Interesting to see yet another trailer shape like the Oasis, Nomad, Ideal and a few others that went with the curved in front.
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Post by grubesicgirl on Nov 17, 2013 10:53:41 GMT -8
Thanks! We've already been watching several of your videos. They are incredibly helpful and informative! I'm a visual person so actually seeing a tear down and the process of rebuilding is almost necessary. Plus, I feel like I'm building the confidence and the nerve to start the process as I gather more information.
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Post by bigbill on Nov 17, 2013 12:12:31 GMT -8
These trailers are very simple construction making them easy to rebuild once you understand how they go together. That is where the excellent videos that mobiltec produces comes in to play and if you don't understand or hit something a little different just post the question and someone will help you. Remember the only dumb question is the one you don't ask. Have fun and when your hands are dirty and sore just think how proud you will be when people are raving over how cool it is and you can say yes and we did it ourselves.
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