New 1961 Overlander

[greg176]

Just brought home my first Airstream - a 1961 Overlander.It is a basket case and will need much work.Thanks to everyone for info I have gleamed so far on this forum.
I will be stripping interior as it is completely shot and crawling with mold.When thats done I will have to replace floor as it is completely rotten. I will get frame sandblasted and painted after rotten parts replaced.Nothing like a little project on the side.

[Silverfly]

Hi there, I am located in Ontario and am looking to buy a 62 overflander. The trailer appears to be complete and needs tires but other than that needs nothing major (the floor is solid) but I will likely update the interior. The trailer is for sale for $5500 and the person is open to offers. Since I have no other trailers in the area the same to compare prices I am curious if you don't mind telling, how much was yours in the work needed condition it was in?

[greg176]

I paid $500 US for the trailer. If you can post some photos on this thread the folks here can give you a good idea of what the trailer is worth.Parts for can be very expensive so find out what works and what doesn't on the trailer.Go to www.inlandrv.com and read the article on axles.If it's an Airstream it needs new axles and they are not cheap.

[Silverfly]

I read up on the axles in the last hour and then looked at my pictures. It would appear that axles are necessary. I posted the pictures have a look.

[Silverfly]

Since we are getting in to it I will relay what was told to me by the seller,
The trailer was not winterized properly prior to him owning it and he installed all new PEX lines and a used water heater (6-7 years ago).
The furnace,fridge and oven/stove all function. I will confirm there function myself.
The awning is trashed.
It has electric brakes (I think hydraulic where original?)
All 5 tires require replacement.
The propane tanks are included and where out getting inspected.
He installed pergo flooring.
He commented that the floor was surprisingly solid. I will do my best to inspect this myself.
He is an RV mechanic and used this unit with his family for the past 6 years but no longer uses it.

[greg176]

Looks like a great trailer. By looking at that first photo I would say that it needs new axles.Here is a link to a site in Ontario that should have those Dexter wheels with baby moon hub caps.

http://www.primotrailersales.com/main.shtml

[uwe]

The fresh water capacity of my 1963 is about 36gal
14x54 tank size
( 7x7x3.14x54x0.00423) will give you the capacity for a tank of my size

[uwe]

My 1963 Overlander has a battery compartment next to the furnace, I am assuming it is original for the fact that all the 12V wiring originates from there, and neatly disappears inside the wall. This would be ahead of the streetside front wheel.
Relocating the battery and charging system to the rear storage hatch seems like a good idea, though. I can not find any trace of a spare tire mount on this 63.
Inconsinstencies appear common in the 50's and 60's coaches.

[63flyingcloud]

The battery in my '63 is also located in a streetside compartment, and the spare tire is mounted on the coach, right below the front window.