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05-23-2005, 06:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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What year Caravaner - 1952?
I found this yesterday while driving around. No one home, and I left a note...I have my fingers crossed. Nothing like a heart pounding when you see those 13 panels. The door is there, just off the trailer. It needs work, but a keeper.
Need help with trying to ID the year. I think it's a Caravaner - 53 or 54 25 footer.
Rob
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05-23-2005, 07:51 AM
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Remember Burma Shave!
2006 19' Safari
2000 25' Safari
1985 25' Sovereign
Fort Myers
, SW.Florida
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 510
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What year?
Rob,
I suppose you've looked at these?:
http://www.insideout-design.net/VintageAS-models.html
http://www.vintageairstream.com/archives/index.html
Do you think it could be like a '54 Cruiser, with those taillights & window layout? Is it a double axle?
No ID plate, I suppose? Do you have anything more to work with?
Fred Coldwell could probably help. '47WeeWind'
Good luck on a possible buy!
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05-23-2005, 07:52 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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More info
It is a single axle. The owners weren't home and it's out there in the boonies, so I did not want to snoop around. I'll get more info.
Rob
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05-23-2005, 07:57 AM
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Rivet Master
1959 22' Caravanner
Atlanta
, Georgia
Join Date: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,197
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I agree. The tail lights are 54 or earlier. They didn't make a "Caravanner" till 56. If its a double axle I think the 54 Cruiser is a good guess.
Neat find!
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1959 22' Caravanner
1988 R20 454 Suburban.
Atlanta, GA
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05-23-2005, 07:59 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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Yes, it's monday
I meant Cruiser...thanks! I did go through RJs site. Thanks for the correction 59!
Rob
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05-24-2005, 06:36 AM
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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Any more helpers out there?
I'll try to go get more pictures this weekend....and hopefully the owners will be around!
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05-26-2005, 12:24 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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More pics
Here are a few more pictures. Has road side bath. Los Angeles serial number tag of 6246. Single axle. Door is laying next to trailer complete.
Rob
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05-26-2005, 12:47 PM
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Remember Burma Shave!
2006 19' Safari
2000 25' Safari
1985 25' Sovereign
Fort Myers
, SW.Florida
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 510
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If I guessed correctly, do I win it?
Well, I was pretty close the first guess ...
Does that nail it?
1953 Cruiser 25'
California | 6NNN (about 6200 to ~6399)
Ohio | O-4001 to O-4054
The one in: http://www.vintageairstream.com/arch...53Cruiser.html
sure is a beauty inside!
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"... there is nothing you can't fix yourself ...
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05-26-2005, 12:57 PM
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Rivet Master
1958 30' Sovereign of the Road
Plymouth
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 1,776
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Finding owner
Right now I am trying to find the owner...everytime I stop in, no one is home..so I sneak out to take the pictures...heart a pumping to not get caught by someone...
I dropped off a note on the door last week, and it is now on the inside of the door stuck to the glass - hopefully a good sign.
I'll keep you all posted. I need this trailer...I need my fix!
Rob
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05-26-2005, 02:16 PM
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Rivet Master
1961 22' Safari
Vienna
, Virginia
Join Date: Aug 2003
Posts: 579
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Rob--
Do you have a good fix on the location? If so, go to the county dept of records. You can look at zoning maps to identify the precise address of the field, then use that to track down the owner's id. Then call them up and make an offer.
I used to do this all the time for my Dad (who was in real estate development). Most of the time, folks won't call a number from a note, but might entertain a serious offer presented directly (best often to call on the phone).
Mary
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05-26-2005, 02:16 PM
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Rivet Master
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 561
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Ain't this fun!
Good luck on this one!
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05-28-2005, 08:27 PM
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Remember Burma Shave!
2006 19' Safari
2000 25' Safari
1985 25' Sovereign
Fort Myers
, SW.Florida
Join Date: Sep 2003
Posts: 510
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Rob, any luck yet?
If you get it ... I stumbled across a member that has one:
Cruiser
3 Rivet Member
Profile: 1952 25' Cruiser
Brattleboro, Vermont
Posts: 166
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