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03-26-2012, 10:54 AM
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Commercial Member
Trailer: 1988 Scamp 13 ft and 1982 Perris Pacer 13 ft
Posts: 822
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1973 LoveBug Love-in
Hi Folks,
Just completed the total restoration and customization of a 1973 LoveBug. This was built to the owner's unique set of parameters. (He's a rock climber, almost always boon docking, who wanted a "comfy" base camp.)
A few special details include: extra high ground clearance; solar power; oversized bed; and dinette for two. New Hehr "jalousie-style" windows; Dometic/SMEV combo cooktop/sink; and Suburban furnace.
Take a look:
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03-26-2012, 10:57 AM
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Commercial Member
Trailer: 1988 Scamp 13 ft and 1982 Perris Pacer 13 ft
Posts: 822
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Here's some more:
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03-26-2012, 11:00 AM
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Commercial Member
Trailer: 1988 Scamp 13 ft and 1982 Perris Pacer 13 ft
Posts: 822
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And some details:
(Let me know if you'd like to see the "before" pictures, or any other detail shots.)
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03-26-2012, 11:04 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Patti
Trailer: 1984 UHaul CT13
Colorado
Posts: 451
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WOW!! Great custom work. Amazing!
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03-26-2012, 11:38 AM
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Senior Member
Name: jim
Trailer: 2022 Escape19 pulled by 2014 Dodge Ram Hemi Sport
Pennsylvania
Posts: 6,710
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Just curious, what do some of your creations cost? Mid $20's or $30K or more? Your work is exceptional and I hope you realize that and you are well compensated. Half the battle is finding the parts, that is a neat propane tank as well as your solar display. Do you provide the trailer or the customer? Great job.
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03-26-2012, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2006 17 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 715
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Wow, that is one of the best interiors I have ever seen. Super great job.
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03-26-2012, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 905
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Oh, my gosh, awesome is the only word I can think of!
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03-26-2012, 02:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,711
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Robert, is that a surround curtain rod I see around the back?
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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03-26-2012, 02:07 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Outback (by Trillium) 2004
Posts: 1,588
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i am sitting here with my mouth hanging open---speechless! you have done an incredible make-over on this rig. i sure hope the mountain climber who owns it realizes how gorgeous it is!!!!
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03-26-2012, 04:15 PM
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Commercial Member
Trailer: 1988 Scamp 13 ft and 1982 Perris Pacer 13 ft
Posts: 822
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Thanks all for the kind replies.
Donna, I found that surround curtain track at Ikea!
Harley, yep, these renos can be pretty expensive, but mostly because the client asks for a lot of customization. My rates are quite reasonable, but there's a lot of time involved restoring the integrity of these old trailers. Before any interior work! New frame, new floor, all new utilities. Everything is new except for the shell. I.e.: This one required the repair of over 140 separate holes in the shell, from small bolt holes to big AC unit-sized cut-outs...
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03-26-2012, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: gave up!!
California
Posts: 238
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As usual quite simply astounding. I have literally looked at photos of some of the other trailers you have done for hours. I am sure I will do the same with this one. Great work!
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03-26-2012, 04:31 PM
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: gave up!!
California
Posts: 238
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Oh.... I forgot to say Donna is right - that curtain rod is sweet!
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03-26-2012, 06:23 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1976 Surfside
Posts: 229
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Congratulations on a job well done. I'm sure the customer will be extremely happy with the finished product.
Ken
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03-26-2012, 09:17 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Play Pac
Posts: 431
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I love it! Where did the neato cooktop come from? Wish you were closer to me and I was rich!
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03-26-2012, 09:18 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Robert, yet another amazing job!!! I know if I was the customer I would be thrilled with what you have done.
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03-26-2012, 09:21 PM
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Member
Name: Gerry
Trailer: 17' Casita FD
Massachusetts
Posts: 36
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Amazing job. I'd love to see a before photo to see where it came from.
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03-26-2012, 10:20 PM
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Moderator
Name: RogerDat
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 16
Michigan
Posts: 3,744
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What did you use to get that amazing ground clearence? I have an older scamp and the one thing I regret is not having the ground clearence to get back into some of my favorite camping spots.
Love the inside, a work of art I really admire, but am betting wife would not let me inside if ours was as nice as that.
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03-26-2012, 11:19 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Joel
Trailer: 1981 Boler
Sarnia, Ontario
Posts: 190
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Robert, can you tell me the model number for these side windows that open like the originals? do you know how much these cost?
thanks for your time,
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03-27-2012, 08:34 AM
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Commercial Member
Trailer: 1988 Scamp 13 ft and 1982 Perris Pacer 13 ft
Posts: 822
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Again, many thanks for all the kind words...
"Idiotsniff": The torque-style windows are identified as 4801, and cost about $270.00.
"RogerDat": The frame is new, and was built with the axle 3" lower the usual. The TorFlex axle spindle has a 22° down angle. The wheels are 16", and the oversized tires required custom wheel wells to be built.
"GerryL": Here are a few "before" shots.
"Camilla": I am now a dealer for Dometic/SMEV products, including this combo cooktop/sink.
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03-27-2012, 09:47 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Ann
Trailer: Boler
canada
Posts: 18
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Amazing work Robert. You have a talent that I wish I had ;(. I live in Canada and have a 1973 Boler. I would love to take out the old fiberglass cabinet and put in a nice custom built one. My question is, our canines is riveted in, so how would I fasten in a new cupboard? Don't really want to rivet.
Ann
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