Vintage Campers?

[Dr.Dan]

Trailers, not people that is. First time poster here, recently retired, planning our first trip to FW. We're planning to be there early in October (Yes, I have a reservation). Our trailer is a 1951 model Spartan Imperial Mansion, which I have restored and updated. Any other vintage campers out there?

 

[ob1quixote]

Just returned 2 weeks ago from a 1400 mile round trip to FW in my '63 Grumman Step Van RV...

 

[BradyBz12]

I think y'all need to post some pics too.

 

[2goofycampers]

Cool, when you have enough posts I'd love to see some pix.


Welcome to The Dis, Dr Dan.

 

[Dr.Dan]

Yes, as soon as I reach my ten post quota I'll post pictures.

 

[ob1quixote]

 

[2goofycampers]

I did a search, reminds me of the Airstream.

These ads are cool. $295.00 for a new camper in 1938.

http://www.vintagecampers.com/old_camper_ads.htm

 

[Dr.Dan]

It's all aluminum like an Airstream, but feels different- especially the interior.

 

[dfchelbay]

Check these oldies but goodies out:


http://vintagecampers.com/old_camper_ads.htm

Hope the link works.

 

[Disneylitch]

I have a 1983 pace arrow that we are renovating. We will be at the fort the last 2 weeks in October. It is totally Disney because I'm crazy that way.

 

[Dr.Dan]

This is my first attempt at posting pictures, so her it goes. This is my 1951 Spartan Imperial Mansion. She's 36' long and weighs 5800 lbs. She has a good many hail dents and dings, but we love her!

 

[Tri-circle-D]

Dr. Dan- Your trailer is awesome! Is it really a 1951? So it's 58 years old? That is amazing. I love the stove and the wood interior. What a cool trailer!

When will you be at the Fort in October? I usually pay the Fort a visit in October, and would love to see your trailer.

What's that on the roof? Airstreams have a metal roof. It looks like yours has some kind of fabric on it. What's going on there?

TCD

 

[dfchelbay]

This is my first attempt at posting pictures, so her it goes. This is my 1951 Spartan Imperial Mansion. She's 36' long and weighs 5800 lbs. She has a good many hail dents and dings, but we love her!

Add me to the list of those who would like to see your 1951 Spartan in person. Please let us all know when you will be at the Fort and whether you would be awesome enough to give us fans a tour.

 

[LONE-STAR]

Very nice Dr. Dan is the inside original? I know the wood is but it all looks so good.

 

[Dr.Dan]

Yes, it's really a 1951 model. A previous owner had painted the roof with an asphalt based coating. It's difficult to strip, so I'm still deciding what to do about that. The interior is mostly original. I had to replace a few damaged interior panels and the floor tile is new. I built the couch and a bed in the second bedroom (not pictured). The couch conceals the air conditioner and the bed conceals a freshwater tank and pump. The stove is original. It has an "all in one bathroom" with the shower head above the sink and the toilet all in the same space. If everything goes as planned, we'll be at the Fort October 6 through 15. I've reserved a preferred site, so, from what I've read here, that means the 100 through 300 loops. Feel free to stop by.

 

[retired and happy]

Dr Dan, Brings to mind Lucy and Desi years ago. How long, long is your trailer, how heavy, and what do you pull it with? Probably not an old mercury convertible.

 

[Dr.Dan]

She's 36 feet long, but only weighs 5800 lbs. I'm pulling it with a Chevy Express 3500 van. My wife kids me about "The Long, Long Trailer." I also recall a Mickey Mouse cartoon involving Mickey's adventures pulling a trailer. Can anyone tell me where to find that?

 

[2goofycampers]

Mickey's Trailer released May 6, 1938

http://disneyshorts.org/years/1938/mickeystrailer.html


Love the TT, lots of room and a 4 burner stove with an oven big enugh to actually put something in.

 

[Dr.Dan]

Thanks! I knew it was out there somewhere. That's a great resource. I just searched "Mickey's Trailer" and sure enough it's on Youtube.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9p8iaKVOAw

 

[dfchelbay]

I have Mickey Mouse with his trailer on a viewmaster. It's fun to watch him and the rest of the gang with that trailer.