SOLD: Original PlayPac Hitch-Hut for sale in Southern Indiana!

[KurtH]

PlayPac Hitch-Hut MODEL 101
One-owner since new. Trailer was purchased on 2/21/75
Vehicle ID number of Z7522200002447Z
HISTORY
Might be the most original Play-Pac Hitch Hut in the country and quite possibly one of a few remaining!
It has spent its whole life stored inside when not used! Used a few times from 1975-1981
Stored since 1981 and was taken out twice in 2009 and been stored since then again.
In 2009, reupholstered cushions and new window treatments were updated. New 6-ply tires were also purchased in 2009.
Has air conditioning which was not offered from the factory! No heat though. We used a ceramic heater w/thermostat.
EQUIPMENT:
• two burner range w/cover
• 15 amp electric power
• 35lb ice box (I'm guessing can be retrofitted with min-fridge)
• 4-ply white wall tires (these originals were replaced in 2009 with 6-ply blackwall tires)
• factory chrome wheel discs in brand new condition (visible in photos)
• vanity mirror- bottom opening screened tinted plexiglass windows (visible in photos)
• dining area roof vent (visible in photos)
• sandwiched fiberglass construction
• private toilet bathroom with porta-potti (no shower in this one; I believe the 201 model had the shower)
• sleeps 4 on the 4" polyfoam cushions (re-upholstered to a very neutral beige cloth fabric in 2009)
• stainless steel sink
• 12 gal fresh water tank
• 5 gal grey water tank for sink
• rear fold/extend stabilizing jacks (visible in photos)
• original 25' power cord for shore power
SPECS: 1130lbs dry weight; 2000lb axle rating; 2113lb GVWR; 13'9" length; 7'0" width; 7'0" height; 6.50x13 tires; torsion bar suspension

ASKING $5000.00 OBO, WE CURRENTLY HAVE AN OFFER IN THE LOW $4000 RANGE. BEST OFFER TAKES IT HOME.

WILL MAKE A DECISION THIS WEEK SO MAKE AN OFFER ASAP!!!

[KurtH]

Some more pics!

[KurtH]

Couple more pics!

[KurtH]

This quote came from Wikipedia online about the PlayPac:

"Fiberglass body construction entered the U.S. scene in 1971 with the introduction of the first U.S.-produced mini travel trailer, called the Playpac. The Playpac, invented by Steven Whysel, was the answer to the needs of the growing horde of VW "Bug" and other small-car owners who wanted a hard-shelled camper, light enough to be pulled by a small car, with a private water closet, shower and the ability to sleep six. Its ultramodern aerodynamic styling and domed skylight by the modernist Industrial Designer Toshihiko Sakow made it an instant hit. It was short-lived, however (1971–1973), as the first Arab oil embargo and the ensuing major slow-down of RV sales caused it to cease operations."

A PlayPac manual can be downloaded in the document center. Here is the direct link to it!

http://www.fiberglassrv.com/forums/d...do=file&id=109

[Ed Harris]

Holly Cow!
Bonnie have you seen this?

[Jake]

Wow, she looks like a beauty!
Wish i had the disposable cash to buy it!!!
Love the PlayPacs.
Jake

[Mark Shaffer]

Kurt, have you tried selling this on Ebay? With the photos you have and that description, I am sure that you would get more than a best offer over the low $4000.00 range. Odd and Rare items sell well on Ebay due to more exposure. I have a Burro listed on Ebay and have had 850 views in 20 hours. Don't sell your camper short, if it is as nice as it looks, it will do well on Ebay. Just my opinion!

[Bonnie]

Originally Posted by Ed Harris

Holly Cow!
Bonnie have you seen this?

Drooling. But, alas, I don't have the money to add to my fleet. I have studied the pictures and it's wonderful to see a PlayPac in original condition/configuration. Sigh.,

[KurtH]

Mark,

I'm considering puting it on ebay yet tonight! I just don't know if it will hit the $5000 mark or not.

[KurtH]

Bonnie,

You sure you don't want another one? Just think, you could be the only person that has two of them!!!! And your close being in Illinois.

[Mark Shaffer]

Kurt, you can put a reserve on it, but I prefer no reserve. Buyers would rather know that someone is going to own it at the end of the auction and bids tend to be higher for a no reserve auction compared to a reserve auction.

[TIM_K]

Do you know what the interior height is?

[TIM_K]

I agree with Mark's comment regarding an auction with a reserve vs an auction with no reserve.

For example, your auction & Mark's auction end within 24 hours of one another I believe... since his auction has no reserve, I'll probably bid more aggressively on his because I know it will sell no matter what.

Just my 2 cents!

Between the two of your auctions, hopefully I'll have a new trailer this weekend!

[KurtH]

Tim,

I am 6 ft tall and if I remember, I can stand up in it. I will see if I can get you a measurement tomorrow.

Regarding the reserve price, my reserve is not unreasonable, so hopefully it won't hurt the auction. Either I would have to have a high starting price or have my reserve otherwise I couldn't let it go for less than the offer I have on it. We'll just have to see what happens.

Thanks for the info though!

[Mark Shaffer]

Kurt, you may want to add some key words into the description such as : Casita, Scamp, u-haul and Burro so that fiberglass fans can find it in a search. BTW, I like your add and warranty disclaimer....

[Mark Shaffer]

VERY RARE AND UNIQUE 1973 PLAY-PAC HITCH-HUT - eBay (item 230594744191 end time Mar-12-11 18:15:35 PST)

[KurtH]

Mark,

That warranty disclaimer should sound good. I borrowed yours!!!

You had a good one and I didn't have a lot of time to get it posted so I copied yours and changed the info. Thanks!

[Mark Shaffer]

Originally Posted by KurtH

Mark,

That warranty disclaimer should sound good. I borrowed yours!!!

You had a good one and I didn't have a lot of time to get it posted so I copied yours and changed the info. Thanks!

No Problem...

[Bonnie]

my interior is 5 ft 10 inches tall. I have the 102, or whats left of one. The bubble port on top lets a 6 foot tall person stand without issues. That PlayPac is absolutely beautiful. If I had the cash available, it would be mine.

Originally Posted by KurtH

Tim,

I am 6 ft tall and if I remember, I can stand up in it. I will see if I can get you a measurement tomorrow.

Regarding the reserve price, my reserve is not unreasonable, so hopefully it won't hurt the auction. Either I would have to have a high starting price or have my reserve otherwise I couldn't let it go for less than the offer I have on it. We'll just have to see what happens.

Thanks for the info though!

[KurtH]

Originally Posted by Mark Shaffer

Kurt, you can put a reserve on it, but I prefer no reserve. Buyers would rather know that someone is going to own it at the end of the auction and bids tend to be higher for a no reserve auction compared to a reserve auction.

Mark and Tim,

I took your advice and have removed the reserve. I believe that my starting price is a fair price for someone to acquire this camper. At that price, I have no problems letting it go.

Hopefully, this weekend, our baby will have a new home; someone that can take it out to the campground and and have fun with it. The Hitch-Hut deserves to be in its element, instead of being stored away.

I remember when we took it out in 2009, we had others at the campground asking what it was and if they could have a look at the inside!