Bubber Posted January 6, 2011 Share #1 Posted January 6, 2011 I have a crazy desire to purchase a Vintage Travel Trailer... like from pre 1960 or so. I have seen some pretty reasonable and some not so resonable. I was wondring if any one on here has any leads to one. Hummingbird has turned me on to the trail of one in or near Ohio. I just love the look of those old trailers and the beatiful wood work in them. Let me know if you have a lead on something in your neck of the woods. Thanks Much! Steve aka Bubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kregerdoodle Posted January 6, 2011 Share #2 Posted January 6, 2011 a Early `60s AirStreem would be pretty cool, good luck in your search.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 6, 2011 Share #3 Posted January 6, 2011 You are right, you have a crazy desire...... Watch eBay, they pop up there pretty often, maybe more so toward spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted January 7, 2011 You are right, you have a crazy desire...... Watch eBay, they pop up there pretty often, maybe more so toward spring. Ya I been there, done that, bought the T-shirt! :missingtooth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted January 7, 2011 Share #5 Posted January 7, 2011 Should I start lookin' over here too Bubber:think: we could stick some pontoons on it and float it over :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share #6 Posted January 7, 2011 Should I start lookin' over here too Bubber:think: we could stick some pontoons on it and float it over :rotf: Can ya tow it behind the airplane or just stick it in your luggage? :banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86er Posted January 7, 2011 Share #7 Posted January 7, 2011 A customer on one of my FedEx routes bought a vintage Scottie and fixed it up. It came out really nice! But he said he did spend a bit more than he anticipated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty Posted January 7, 2011 Share #8 Posted January 7, 2011 I just gave mine away last fall. I'm trying to upgrade. Still got a truck camper of the same vintage if yer interested.:rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted January 7, 2011 Share #9 Posted January 7, 2011 Just be careful for dry rot, soft floors, rusty trailer beams, deteriorating aluminum siding and mouse poop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted January 7, 2011 Share #10 Posted January 7, 2011 Should I start lookin' over here too Bubber:think: we could stick some pontoons on it and float it over :rotf: Cheap way of getting the bike over here or what????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadKill Posted January 7, 2011 Share #11 Posted January 7, 2011 Check this one. http://www.hoppersrv.com/homes/viewlisting.php?listing=201 Wife and I seriously considered it. It has new electrical wiring, new stove, new fridge, new mattresses. It is owned by the RV Dealership Owner. Last fall he was asking $6700. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 7, 2011 Share #12 Posted January 7, 2011 how about this one..looks very clean.. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=490671 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saltcreep Posted January 7, 2011 Share #13 Posted January 7, 2011 I don't know if this is your cup of tea or not, but the "egg" fiberglass campers seem to just last forever. I have a Casita 16ft that I got a few years back and fixed up. Replaced the floor with Laminate, new cabinet doors, etc. Was really a fun and not too hard project and it requires very little maintenance now. Lots of neat models and info on the different types here: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted January 7, 2011 Author Share #14 Posted January 7, 2011 I don't know if this is your cup of tea or not, but the "egg" fiberglass campers seem to just last forever. I have a Casita 16ft that I got a few years back and fixed up. Replaced the floor with Laminate, new cabinet doors, etc. Was really a fun and not too hard project and it requires very little maintenance now. Lots of neat models and info on the different types here: http://www.fiberglassrv.com/index.html There are some nice little ones in there! Keep sending ideas. I am still looking. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Haywood Posted January 7, 2011 Share #15 Posted January 7, 2011 I have a crazy desire to purchase a Vintage Travel Trailer... like from pre 1960 or so. I have seen some pretty reasonable and some not so resonable. I was wondring if any one on here has any leads to one. Hummingbird has turned me on to the trail of one in or near Ohio. I just love the look of those old trailers and the beatiful wood work in them. Let me know if you have a lead on something in your neck of the woods. Thanks Much! Steve aka Bubber here ya go http://www.tincantourists.com/classified/showproduct.php?product=3723 here is another one http://www.tincantourists.com/classified/showproduct.php?product=3499&cat=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted January 7, 2011 Share #16 Posted January 7, 2011 Hey Bubber, yer gunna hafta get a bigger bike just to pull it. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_bar Posted January 7, 2011 Share #17 Posted January 7, 2011 They have some beauts for sale on this site... http://www.vintagetrailercrazy.com/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Owl Posted January 7, 2011 Share #18 Posted January 7, 2011 Hey Bubber... Talk to Gaey tomorrow. Maybe he still has that little trailer he was working on. Btcha could get a real good deal from him on it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mraf Posted January 7, 2011 Share #19 Posted January 7, 2011 Hows this? Not a travel trailer but old. Wife said it was going to be ours when we retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted January 7, 2011 Share #20 Posted January 7, 2011 Hows this? Not a travel trailer but old. Wife said it was going to be ours when we retire. Ya, clearly an Motorhome, not a trailer, BUT I LIKE IT. I Want One Someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share #21 Posted January 10, 2011 Bump to get me some more leads. :missingtooth: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummingbird Posted January 10, 2011 Share #22 Posted January 10, 2011 Bubber - I spoke to Jill yesterday. Did I mention that she works in Columbus Ohio, lives in Newark and has 3 hours a day ( on a good day ) commute ? she said she would get some pics as soon as she can. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted January 10, 2011 Author Share #23 Posted January 10, 2011 Thanks Dick I am always looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted January 10, 2011 Share #24 Posted January 10, 2011 This place is all vintage trailers for rent but, sometimes have some for sale. Worth looking at the website for ideas on what you might like. If I ever get down there it's on my list of places to stop for a night. http://www.theshadydell.com/Rates.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted January 13, 2011 Author Share #25 Posted January 13, 2011 I found a trailer and made an offer on it! It is a 1966 AVION H25. It needs some work but the major stuff has already been done. I am going Saturday to seal the deal and take another look at it and pick the brains of the PO. The wife is on board with it and after I got up off the floor I was elated. Wonders never cease! Yippy Ki-O-Ki-A ! Bubber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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