Our new baby

[IndyGal65]

This is my first attempt at using Photobucket, so please forgive me if this doesn't work!

 

[IndyGal65]

Sigh. Didn't work. Back to the drawing board.

 

[jfed85]

copy the link from photobucket that I circled. come to INGO, on the toolbar above the text box, click the 4th image over from the right (looks like a tree in a box) click the tab for "from URL" right click, paste

 

[IndyGal65]

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c286/IndyGal65/Mobile Uploads/image_zpscb06eefa.jpg


We're trading in our pop-up (after a whopping 3 weekends of camping) for this retro styled 2014 trailer. We have always loved the look of the retro campers, and this just called our names.

 

[IndyGal65]

Thanks jfed85!!

 

[CathyInBlue]

Where do you buy diapers for that?

 

[IndyGal65]

Where do you buy diapers for that?

LOL! At the big-ass diaper store!

 

[indyjohn]

So you're the new owner of a caravan! (British terminology)

 

[churchmouse]

Where do you buy diapers for that?

And Formula or are you doing the natural thing....

 

[Gluemanz28]

Here ya go. It probably has my adhesive in it so the least I could do was post the picture for you.

 

[IndyGal65]

So you're the new owner of a caravan! (British terminology)

Right! I saw where Australia has an awesome magazine regarding this style of trailer and yes, they do call them caravans!

 

[IndyGal65]

And Formula or are you doing the natural thing....

 

[IndyGal65]

Here ya go. It probably has my adhesive in it so the least I could do was post the picture for you.

Thanks!!! Ain't she cute?

 

[actaeon277]

What does it weigh?

I have a 3,500 pound limit, which cuts down the trailers I can pull.

 

[IndyGal65]

What does it weigh?

I have a 3,500 pound limit, which cuts down the trailers I can pull.

I believe it's over 1,900 lbs, but less than 2,000. The dimensions are 14'9" long, 6'10" wide, and about 7' tall. We pick it up Wednesday afternoon...fingers crossed it will fit in the garage( height wise).

 

[actaeon277]

I believe it's over 1,900 lbs, but less than 2,000. The dimensions are 14'9" long, 6'10" wide, and about 7' tall. We pick it up Wednesday afternoon...fingers crossed it will fit in the garage( height wise).

That's pretty good. But it seems kinda low though. I've been looking, and it seems even the small ones are 3,000 or so. Add in camping gear, and my Escape is over the Gross Vehicle Weight.

 

[Gluemanz28]

They are built by Riverside RV in LaGrange, IN
They are a customer of mine and build a fine unit. You should be very happy with it.


RIVERSIDE RV manufacturer of RETRO TRAVEL TRAILERS - NEW RETRO MODEL 155XL

 

[Gluemanz28]

That's pretty good. But it seems kinda low though. I've been looking, and it seems even the small ones are 3,000 or so. Add in camping gear, and my Escape is over the Gross Vehicle Weight.

I am pretty sure that they use a lot of aluminum instead of steel like most units built. Lippert Components builds the majority of the chassis for RV's. I think at least 60% of the market share belongs to them.

 

[sepe]

If you love the old campers/caravans and have the Facebooks that the kids love, check this page out https://www.facebook.com/vintagecampertrailers.

 

[CathyInBlue]

I'm sure using modern materials, adhesives, and connectors, you can build what in days gone by may have been all steel and solid wood and screws at a huge reduction in weight.

With that door latched in the open position, you can't lower the awning, and with the awning lowered at all, you can't open the door beyond 90°. Would have made more sense to have the door open the opposite handedness and just put the latch higher up over the wheel well. Maybe move the porch light so it's not blocked by the door.