1985 Burro 13 recreation/restoration

[Matante Roulotte]

Very nice !!

[Mark Shaffer]

Here are a few pictures of the Burro with its new wheels and tires with baby moon caps. It is ready to go on its maiden voyage this weekend!

[Vickie B.]

Beautiful!!!!

I read your post about the baby moons that fit---but I can't find any 7.5 inch on line. Have you come across any!

Good work, Mark!

[Mark Shaffer]

Vickie, here is the original listing from the baby moons. I am sure that this guy can get more if he is out of them since that is what he seems to do for a living. Scott B. and I both bought our moons from this guy. Maybe just send him an email to check availability.

Thanks, Mark
7 1/2" Baby Moon Wheel Center Hub Cap: eBay Motors (item 350384618168 end time Aug-16-10 12:27:18 PDT)

[Vickie B.]

Will do---I checked around his store and didn't see that size, and I googled it--nothing---so I'll ask him directly!

Thanks!

[Mark Shaffer]

AND....here is the finished product!

[Rose Feys]

Mark, I am in awe! It is absolutely cool!! Right now we are trying to find/fix an illusive leak in the front window, then ours will be done (at least for this year!) You have set the bar high, I can't say it enough....WAY COOL! Wish you were attending the Tin Can Tourist Rally in Dearborn Michigan this weekend!

[Mark Shaffer]

Originally Posted by Rose Feys

Mark, I am in awe! It is absolutely cool!! Right now we are trying to find/fix an illusive leak in the front window, then ours will be done (at least for this year!) You have set the bar high, I can't say it enough....WAY COOL! Wish you were attending the Tin Can Tourist Rally in Dearborn Michigan this weekend!

Rose, I am attending the 6th annual Ohio gathering at Caesars Creek state park in Ohio. I am sure I will get around to more next spring, but that depends on if I can get the Wife to camp in this little thing more than just this weekend. I appreciate the nice comments on my camper, it has taken alot of time and $$$ to get it this far. I got carried away with different ideas while in the process of restoring it. Originally it was just going to be a small, easy fix-up job, but as you can tell it didn't go that way. Take lots of pictures at the tin can rally, I would like to see them when you get back.

Thanks, Mark

[Mark Shaffer]

6th Annual OHIO Fall Gathering Sept 23-27, 2010

[Mark Shaffer]

Finally in the driveway ready to go camping tomorrow!

[Raya]

Pretty nifty, Mark! That is just super sharp. I like the baby moons much better than the spinners on your Burro, even though the spinners are a classic design.

Say, ever since you started this thread, I've been remembering a Boler 13 "Airstream" remodel that a fellow did a few years ago, and figuring that you would enjoy seeing and reading about it. It just took me a while to remember where to find it.

Here is the thread:

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/f...ect-25452.html

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Raya

[Mark Shaffer]

Close?

[Mark Shaffer]

These were taken at the 6th annual fall get together at Caesars creek state park in Ohio.

[Mark Shaffer]

a few more

[Mark Shaffer]

I am looking at another camper project this week. This Burro may end up on Ebay this week. Keep an eye out if you are interested!

[Vickie B.]

Oh, Mark, doesn't that rip your heart out???

[Mark Shaffer]

Originally Posted by Vickie B.

Oh, Mark, doesn't that rip your heart out???

A little bit, but I enjoyed building it, and I just camped in it this past weekend, although I didn't cook in it or use the sink. (I think there were more pictures taken of the Burro this weekend at the rally, than of Paris Hilton where ever she was) I am looking to do another camper, possably a scamp 5th wheel or a 16' Scamp or 17 casita. I was pretty excited to have this Burro done, and love the way it turned out, but the excitement is pretty much over for me now that it is completed. My mind is spinning with ideas to do on the next camper. I don't really WANT to sell it or NEED to sell it, but I already have a 30' camper sitting in the driveway, and this 13' Burro sitting in a garage at the farm. I want to build another one, but I am out of room to build and store another one. I have WAY too many toys around here not counting the campers, so I have to let something go to make room for something new. I may not sell it, but I will list it with a reserve and see how close it gets. You never know, it may sell, and if not I will keep it.

Mark

[Mark Shaffer]

I couldn't take the blue curtains that I originally had inside this Burro, so I removed them and custom made curtains that match the colors inside and also fit the windows. They look better than the plain Jane blue curtains that were pictured earlier in this post.

[Vickie B.]

Well, you're a strong man! I must say, I can't wait to see what you do next! It feels good to create something, doesn't it?!?!?!?

[Mark Shaffer]

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