Highest number I've seen for the CA built ones is 170 and for OH built is 173. The window arrangement was determined by the layout of the interior. As example, windows just forward of the door indicates it had a couch instead of a booth. Three windows streetside also is a good indicator of this but not always. Also, some trailers had a double bed with two wardrobe closets opposite the bed which would have a vanity type area inbetween the wardrobes with a square window above the vanity.
On which side of the trailer is the bathtub? CA made units from this era were curbside and OH was streetside. If is without a tub and has a wet shower, meaning a toilet with a showerpan, on the curbside it also indicates an OH built unit.
Hope this helps explain the differences. Of course, there is also the possibility of an owner asking for a custom layout and all of this is throw out the window but these are rare.
BTW, Here are some pics that were in my mind when I started thinking of potential trailers for my science center. Airstreams contribution to the space program, It was a quaranteen trailer made for the uss wasp, It was used during apollo 11 & apollo 12
Nope. Clearcoat was not offered on units until 1964 I believe. The aluminum will be without a coating unless a prior owner had it done but that is unlikely.
thanks, that sounds like a good thing I guess I better budget for a buffer now lol.....seems like a daunting task but the pictures of everyones make it seem worth it
some more advise I am towing this with a 2007 honda ridgelineapprox 4000lbs...it has oversized brakes and is rated to tow up to 5000lbs so it should handle my trade wind well, however when I go to get it this friday I will have no trailer brakes until I take it to the shop.
so here is my question, I have no experience towing, although only about a 10 mile trip to my house there are many hills and curves....lets assume the worse that one of the old tires might blow out on the way home, what is the max speed I should go to ensure I do not lose control if this were to happen, what are the dangers of not having trailer brakes in general....any suggestions on how to pull it in this precarious condition would be appreciated, I have not located a trailer place to take it to yet so I am probably just going to take it home til I do.
The worse that could happen is you have two flat tires, and no jack. These old trailers are difficult to jack up safely if you are on the side of the road sitting at an angle with one wheel in the ditch.
Then hope the deputy that comes along didn't have a fight with her spouse this morning and decides to take it out on you.
You should jack it up, repack the bearings and check the brakes before you leave. Try to hook up the brakes with a brake controller. Even if they don't work, it will look like you made an effort to be legal. Find out where the nearest tire shop is in case you need a new tire quick. See if they have a tire that will fit your wheels, it might be a 7.00 x 14.5 which are hard to find.
Nothing would be worse than blocking traffic on a blind curve at the bottom of a hill.
Another thought: if you have a flat you may not be able to roll it home on the rim. The way the axle is set up, you will grind off the U-bolts holding the springs and axle together. Hard to drag it if the axle falls off.
Sorry to paint such a negative picture, but I would hate to see you damage your new project before it got home.
Id like to say that even though your ridgline has a certain tow capacity
does NOT mean you can be going up and down hills and what not and be fine
even without trailer brakes .I used the truck 5 speed in my travelall to slow my trdwnd when I bought it as its a heavy truck transmission made by Fuller.
and it combined with safe driving got me home and I had to be warry of the weight behind me .you will find that 3000 # of weight will be susbstantial
pushing you from behind ,without WD or sway control .I did not have the trailer brakes working at that time either so I can tell you for sure it will
be challenge and the passing semis at 70 will get your to attention even
if you are prepared . Im here to say to be careful in this towing thing as
your rig is not ready without the proper equipment .hopefully you won't be
going up or down any steep hills .Its not just how much the manafacturer
claims you ridgline can tow .Safe towing is the most important thing.
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