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Post by bartoli on Jun 1, 2017 13:41:24 GMT -8
Wonderful, thank you both! I fall victim to the "purdy" trap pretty easily, so even if it's harder, pretty sure I will end up with a rod pocket and lots of ruffles Any advice on adding a lining? I saw spray fabric adhesive at the craft store, that was tempting. Just glue 'em together, easy peasy!
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Post by bartoli on May 31, 2017 8:14:15 GMT -8
I read on another thread a while back that there was talk of a member posting a curtain tutorial. Was that ever posted? If so, can anyone point me in the right direction? I finally chose my fabric and measured to get started, but it's my first time making them so I'm hoping to follow along with some good directions, so hopefully I don't have to do this twice
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Post by bartoli on May 16, 2017 15:10:44 GMT -8
Thanks Hamlet! I confess I had to google the difference, but I'm still not sure how these would work for one but not the other? So if I line my fabric with UV fabric or blackout fabric and they're thick, these would work well? Do I still need to do the 2:1 ratio, or would that be too much?
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Post by bartoli on May 16, 2017 14:53:41 GMT -8
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Post by bartoli on Apr 18, 2017 18:03:25 GMT -8
Curious to see how your 1953 Fleetwood is going! That's the trailer I'm looking at right now, too - it looks to be pretty much the exact same model as yours, only in a heckuva lot worse shape I haven't been able to find hardly ANY information out there about them.
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Post by bartoli on Apr 14, 2017 12:28:52 GMT -8
Hey there - I tried to DM a member and it kicked it back to me saying that I could only send messages to a staff member. Can anyone clarify how to send a direct message?
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Post by bartoli on Mar 28, 2017 8:41:50 GMT -8
P.S. Just widened my search on Craigslist a little, and these two came up: phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/rvs/6030542695.htmlphoenix.craigslist.org/nph/rvs/6051334482.htmlThe second one makes me a little nervous, he mentions paint a lot and if I've learned anything from scouring these boards, it's that a lot of people just paint over problems and sell it as a "restored" trailer. The first one seems like they put a bit more work into it (but the water damage, what does re-sealed mean, and does it actually work?!). Anyway, both are a decent distance away from me, so initial thoughts/questions to ask before I were to possibly drive out & see them? Also, this little guy is adorable, but after doing some research on the compacts, I don't think I could swing folding the bed down every day, I was really hoping to have a separate bed & dinette. But in case anyone else is interested? tucson.craigslist.org/rvs/6061529595.html
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Post by bartoli on Mar 28, 2017 8:21:15 GMT -8
THANK YOU! You've all been so helpful, and I feel like I have a much better idea of what to look out for now - such as the outside-in restoration, I had no idea. It's amazing what you can tell just from a few pictures, I'm really glad I asked, I was 98% on buying that trailer. Calling the seller & telling him no-dice, it's just not worth the future potential issues.
As a side note, do you know of any reputable restorers in the Southwest area? I'm in Phoenix, but would definitely be willing to travel a little ways for the perfect trailer - make it a road trip! I've been in contact with one in Huntington Beach, called The Glamping Trailer, they post frequent Facebook updates with photos of their progress, makes me feel a lot better, but does anyone have experience with them? Or any other suggestions of websites/groups to check?
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Post by bartoli on Mar 27, 2017 14:14:05 GMT -8
Thank you nc, that makes a lot of sense, appreciate the clarification. Man, super bummed, I was really hoping this one was it. Back to the search I guess!
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Post by bartoli on Mar 27, 2017 8:34:16 GMT -8
Darn! That photo was after repairs. You lost me a bit on the overlapping, can you clarify? Sorry, total camper noob here. Thanks!
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Post by bartoli on Mar 26, 2017 21:19:44 GMT -8
Almost forgot, here's the water stain in the cabinet. It's the only evidence of leaks I could see, and does not seem recent at all. Wood is solid, no give in it at all.
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Post by bartoli on Mar 26, 2017 21:15:26 GMT -8
Thanks for the insight nc & vikx! Good call on the in-progress photos, he sent me over quite a few. I figured out the photos, so I'm also attaching a few that I took. My dad is going by to look at it on Wednesday, so I will have him ask some of the questions you pointed out, such as the roof and insulation/vapor barrier. All he said to me was that he replaced the "thin" insulation with a 3/4 inch foam. I do believe he rebuilt the subfloor and put new flooring on top of it, when I looked underneath the trailer I could see the new wood framing. Here is how they found the trailer: A few photos during the restoration: And how it looks now: New aluminum on the side, seller did say he kept the original trim. All brake lights work, seller obtained a title for the trailer as well. Inside, seller replaced a lot of the wood siding, however the cabinets are original. Original cabinets with new pump sink, and new floors. New paneling on the inside of the roof. (Glass is from a broken bulb that wasn't screwed in all the way, it fell out when he was driving. He didn't realize it happened until he opened the trailer to show us.) A few other things to note: windows are all original, tires are brand new and he also replaced the bearings.
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Post by bartoli on Mar 26, 2017 14:24:34 GMT -8
Hi all,
First post here, seems like a ton of very educated vintage trailer lovers on the boards so I'm hoping to get advice!
I'm very interested in owning a small vintage camper. I've been searching craigslist, Facebook, eBay, you name it for a few months now. I'm looking for a *small* project. By small I mean, I can do cosmetic updates or other small upgrades, but I am not in a position to take down walls.
I finally found a posting of a 1956 15' Aloha. The guy selling it found it abandoned, and apparently it was abandoned for a reason - the thing was a piece. He put new siding on it, new insulation, rewired the electrical, new water tank, new floors, new roof, and left original what he could - basically cabinets, trim & icebox.
I have never owned a camper, let alone a vintage one. My family has never owned a camper, none of my friends have campers...you see where I'm going with this. I don't have a very reliable resource to give advice on whether this is a good purchase or not. So here I am!
A few concerns: although he says it doesn't leak now (which I believe, because it rained 2 days ago and there is no indication of moisture, soft wood, etc.) however there is some water damage inside the cabinets, I'm guessing from previous leaks. If the wood isn't soft or falling apart, is that a problem? It just looks like a stain, basically.
There is no gray water tank, just two hoses that come out the bottom to drain. In the backwoods that's not a big deal, but if I'm parked in a campground? Is this a problem, or do I just keep a bucket under there in the campground, or....?
Basically it seems like he fixed the bones up really well, just mostly cosmetic updates left to do. There are no cushions so I'll need to buy/make those, and definitely need some elbow grease on the cabinets, drawers, etc.
He is asking $5,000 (and said he put $3k into it). He has had other offers that have fallen through, so I know there's interest & I don't want to wait too long. Does this seem a fair price?
Thanks in advance for any advice, and I can try to answer any questions that might help!
P.S. I'm doing this on my phone & I don't see a place to add pictures - can someone walk me through how to upload some?
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