Vintage vs. Modern?

[GetOutDoors]

Originally Posted by yukionna

Not necessarily. Retrofitting a gray tank is a major task that many resto's don't undertake. I think we may have to "agree to disagree" unless someone can show evidence beyond just our opinions.

That's because the frame of the oldies are not made to handle the weight and torque of a grey water tank. Light weight and no grey tank or heavy with grey tank. Pick one - unless very customised, you don't get both.

[overlander63]

I redid our 63, and it had modern 2 way auto switchover fridge, power tongue jack, BAL stabilizers, auto switchover LP system, working windows and door locks, modern water system, Fantastic Fan, modern water heater, etc. It's all about if you want an older-looking trailer that can be retrofitted with modern stuff, or a modern trailer that just has to be used, and maintained. Again, with money no object, I want a lighter weight trailer, they are easier to pull.

[uwe]

Originally Posted by Gen Disarray

My point is, that with restoration, a vintage unit will have many if not most of these items.

Yeah, but that's not what you asked.

[uwe]

Originally Posted by Spiffy Gem

That's because the frame of the oldies are not made to handle the weight and torque of a grey water tank. Light weight and no grey tank or heavy with grey tank. Pick one - unless very customised, you don't get both.

The original frame is fine for a grey water tank that is mounted immediatley behind the rearmost axle, or behind a single axle. A capacity of 25gal is ok, and will fit between the frame rails without modifying the cross members. Been there, done that. Worked great. One shoudl never drive far with a full grey tank anyways.

[EvelynDickinson]

We purchased a new Safari, used it for a few years, and decided that what we really wanted was the best of both worlds. So we sold it and purchased a '69 Globetrotter with 'great bones' and a mostly modernized interior (all new appliances, etc).

There's still plenty of work to be done (mostly cosmetic) and it's completely camp ready.

We're lovin' life. YMMV.


Have fun!


Dave

[cruiser54]

As an architect I am asked, an old house or a new building? The same is valid here: One likes the old things or lives rather in a new construction. With my Cruiser I build a good compromise, the most modern technology in old cover......
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