fs: 71 Tradewind

[Stefrobrts]

I am not selling this trailer, but it's in my neighborhood. I am looking for a trailer to put a custom interior in. I went to check this one out because it's about 15 minutes from my house. On the outside it looks pretty good. It has AC, and a TV antenna. There's a large dent on the back right corner, basketball sized. There's a smaller dent on the front right, right on the bottom edge of the window. The window by the door is fogged. The exterior access panels are all there. The wheels have some surface rust, but I believe it had all four original hubcaps. The door looks like it was pried open at one time, and there is some damage right by the latch.

I was thinking it looked pretty good so I peeked inside and realized it was far too nice to gut and re-do. The interior was a little dirty, but mostly it was very nice and original. Original upholstery, probably original curtains falling off the tracks. Even the shag carpet looked pretty good. All the tambour doors seemed to be complete and every one I tried worked. The seller tells me the fridge doesn't work and he realizes that's an expensive fix, so I think they are willing to deal.

Apparently they are selling this for an elderly couple who need to pay for medical expenses. I think it's a deal for someone to fix up who wants a restored trailer. It's very original inside. There's a gas light by the door it looks like may have been added. They're asking $3000. Here's a link to the ad:

1971 Airstream

Only other thing is the guy said he had a hard time pulling it around the yard with his F150 - he thought it was too heavy for it to pull. Actually the weight should be about 4600# empty, so if his truck had that hard a time pulling it, I wonder if maybe the breaks need to be looked at. He said it's been stored for the last 4 years at least, and the current owners only used it once.

Either way, I'm going to pass on it and save my money for the next one that comes along, but I wanted to let anyone here who might be interested know about this one.

[Mariner]

HI all,

Just been and checked out the trailer Steph. mentioned (I actually checked out two in her area).

The trailer skin looks good but has the two dents already mentioned. Bad thing is that they are both on frames or ribs (bad). Also, there is evidence of water leaks around the window and vent by the kitchen counter. Blackish streak down wall if looked closely. Behind the front coouch lots of water stained plywood. Floor under left side forward window, felt seperated plywood layers crunching beneath the carpet when pressed hard.
Rotted (black) plywood beneath bathroom shower - likely from leaking storage door on outside.

The other interior furnature looks very good especially tambour doors. Cabinetry good.

Four new retreads (?) and electric jack.

Nice sized unit and a damned shame that it had been let go like this. Still would be good for someone who has the time and money to work on it. They are asking $3000, would probably take less.

Just thought I would pass this information on as this might be a good unit for sourcing parts to upgrade and existing one. It is rear bath model.

Mariner