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Ibenoverland · 09-02-2012, 01:25 PM

Was told that this was not a standard production model. I can't find any documentation in the manuals on it. It is all original does anyone have any thoughts.

overlander63 · 09-02-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibenoverland

Was told that this was not a standard production model. I can't find any documentation in the manuals on it. It is all original does anyone have any thoughts.

Welcome to the forums.
They Didn't make very many of them. The few I've seen have been rear twins. All two of them.
This guy has one, maybe you can compare notes:
http://www.balrgn.com/

Ibenoverland · 09-02-2012, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

Welcome to the forums.
They Didn't make very many of them. The few I've seen have been rear twins. All two of them.
This guy has one, maybe you can compare notes:
http://www.balrgn.com/

Thanks. Do you know anyone near Charlotte NC that may be a good tutor for a new owner? I am looking forward to many happy years

overlander63 · 09-02-2012, 05:40 PM

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Thanks. Do you know anyone near Charlotte NC that may be a good tutor for a new owner? I am looking forward to many happy years

There are a couple in that area. I'll be seeing at least one of them in a couple of weeks, and can ask if they would mind trying to keep you from going down in flames.

BTW, I'm the guy that told you about the literal handful of trailers like yours when you dropped it off for repairs.

Ganglin · 09-02-2012, 05:58 PM

Any chance you can post some pictures....

Ibenoverland · 09-02-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

There are a couple in that area. I'll be seeing at least one of them in a couple of weeks, and can ask if they would mind trying to keep you from going down in flames.

BTW, I'm the guy that told you about the literal handful of trailers like yours whencrew it up you dropped it off for repairs.

Thanks so much I am lost but want to see the light. When I come to pick it up I will be glad to pay you for your time to help me get with the program. I don't want to screw it up. Thanks thanks thanks

WineStream · 09-03-2012, 02:51 PM

Pretty interesting. I never knew such a floor plan existed in an Overlander (rear bedroom, twins or double). The owners and service manuals don't list such floorplans. Would be interested in a few pictures, too.

Ultradog · 09-03-2012, 04:12 PM

Somewhere I have seen floor plans for a mid 70s OL with the rear double bed.
I can't seem to find them now. The bathroom was on one side or another just to the rear of the kitchen area.
Mine is the center twin which works better for me as I mainly use it as a hunting/fishing shack and prefer the twin to having to cozy up to my hunting buddies.

Ibenoverland · 09-06-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by WineStream

Pretty interesting. I never knew such a floor plan existed in an Overlander (rear bedroom, twins or double). The owners and service manuals don't list such floorplans. Would be interested in a few pictures, too.

I will try to figure out how to post some but I have it at the dealer now getting worked over. It will work great for me because I plan to use it mostly as a guest house in the mountains.

Ibenoverland · 09-06-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultradog

Somewhere I have seen floor plans for a mid 70s OL with the rear double bed.
I can't seem to find them now. The bathroom was on one side or another just to the rear of the kitchen area.
Mine is the center twin which works better for me as I mainly use it as a hunting/fishing shack and prefer the twin to having to cozy up to my hunting buddies.

Thanks I may try to contact the factory but I don't think it is that big of a deal. It will work great for me because I plan to use it mostly as a guest house in the mountains.

overlander63 · 09-06-2012, 05:17 PM

If I get a chance, with the trailer owner's permission I can snap a few photos of the trailer, and post them.

Ibenoverland · 09-09-2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by overlander63

If I get a chance, with the trailer owner's permission I can snap a few photos of the trailer, and post them.

Please do if you have time or I will do it as soon as I get her back.

overlander63 · 09-11-2012, 10:09 AM

I took some photos with my camera, as well as a teaser for when I can get home and post them properly.
If this photo loads, it is a photo of rare and rarer. A 1973 Ambassador with rear double, and the 1974 Overlander with rear double:

Sigh... I guess it will have to wait until I get home.

overlander63 · 09-11-2012, 10:11 AM

Trying again...:

Ganglin · 09-11-2012, 10:15 AM

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Trying again...:

And rear vista view windows...

overlander63 · 09-11-2012, 10:34 AM

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And rear vista view windows...

Yes, they both do. The Overlander only has one, while the Ambassador has one on each side. A few days ago, we had a 1973 Sovereign with rear double here as well.

overlander63 · 09-11-2012, 04:37 PM

I grabbed my camera, and took some pictures at lunch time.

overlander63 · 09-11-2012, 04:47 PM

More photos:

overlander63 · 09-11-2012, 04:55 PM

Among the "high points" of my walk-around, are:
40 pound Aluminum tanks. They need OPD valves, but are in great shape.
Water in the wing windows
A 2" receiver hanging off the back of the trailer (a no-no, we'll chat about that later)
one of the outriggers has holes rusted in it, it will need attention
It looks like the couch has been changed out for a later model one. Not a bad thing, I hated our couch, and replaced it with one similar to the one pictured
At one time, it had an A&E patio awning, which has been replaced by a Zip-Dee
There are a couple of wrinkles, the biggest one in the segment next to the streetside wing window
Someone has been monkeying with the dump valves, we'll see if they work without leaking, then see about replacing the belly pan at that point. It was removed for access.
The Vista View window has the broken-down film between the panes
There isn't a lot of room around the double bed back there.
The floor seems to be in pretty good shape
The tires are from 2000
The brakes are from 1974, and need a lot of parts. That, coupled with the fact the tires only dropped about an inch when the trailer got jacked up, does not bode well for the OEM axles.

perryg114 · 09-12-2012, 01:53 PM

That looks exactly like the interior of my 1981, 31ft Excella II with the center bath but mine has twin beds in the rear. Your bathroom is identical to mine. How does you medicine cabinet latch. My latch is gone.

Perry