Where can i buy replacement parts ( uhaul)

[kymber]

Hi we recently purchased a 1985 uhaul fiberglass camper trailer. The inside has been totally gutted . I need to know where I can get the replacement parts for our camper. Is there a pre-molded kit I can buy for the inside? there is nothing on the walls ...totally bare. Thank you so much!!

[Eddie Longest]

Pictures would help. Is the inner shell missing? Just bare rough fiberglass?
Eddie

[CindyL]

You will need to give us more information. The Uhaul has a molded interior. Is this still intact or did they strip that too? Pix will help.

Most things are no longer available, but plenty of people here will help you with places where they found elements that work. You don't need Uhaul parts. Our stove is not Uhaul. Our table is not Uhaul.

Welcome to the Uhaul family. They will be piping up here soon with all kinds of ideas but all will ask for more information, so they know what help to provide.


CindyL

[mary and bob]

It's always a mystery to me why people butcher up these trailers!! This one sounds like a total rebuild by hand as there are really no parts available other than tail light conversions, and axle hubs. There are window alternatives and refits and there is plenty of info and experience on that here.I just hope this one doesn't become a "why did we buy this" purchase. Before you get too far into it, check that the frame and floor are OK. Good luck.

[Donna D.]

Striping a trailer is something we hear about often. I don't think most folks realize the amount of work involved in a complete rebuild. Those that do and go through completion do fabulous work. But, some just run out of steam. Sometimes at the very beginning.

Kim, let us know what you need. Remember, one thing at a time. Fix/replace then move on to the next thing. You'll need a feeling of accomplishment rather than overwhelmed.

[kymber]

Originally Posted by Eddie Longest

Pictures would help. Is the inner shell missing? Just bare rough fiberglass?
Eddie

The camper has no molded interior completely gutted. You can see the glue where there use to be something. They were going to make a toy hauler out of it but changed their minds. It does have some wood boards inside like something like something was attached to it.
Trying to make it as original as possible without modifying . Thank you Eddie for your reply .

[kymber]

Originally Posted by CindyL

You will need to give us more information. The Uhaul has a molded interior. Is this still intact or did they strip that too? Pix will help.

Most things are no longer available, but plenty of people here will help you with places where they found elements that work. You don't need Uhaul parts. Our stove is not Uhaul. Our table is not Uhaul.

Welcome to the Uhaul family. They will be piping up here soon with all kinds of ideas but all will ask for more information, so they know what help to provide.


CindyL

TY CindyL Nothing left inside except a few boards where something was attached.

[kymber]

Originally Posted by mary and bob

It's always a mystery to me why people butcher up these trailers!! This one sounds like a total rebuild by hand as there are really no parts available other than tail light conversions, and axle hubs. There are window alternatives and refits and there is plenty of info and experience on that here.I just hope this one doesn't become a "why did we buy this" purchase. Before you get too far into it, check that the frame and floor are OK. Good luck.

Thank you for your relpy. MY hubby is really good at modifying. and I agree..why people butcher these trailers is just plain crazy !!

[kymber]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

Striping a trailer is something we hear about often. I don't think most folks realize the amount of work involved in a complete rebuild. Those that do and go through completion do fabulous work. But, some just run out of steam. Sometimes at the very beginning.

Kim, let us know what you need. Remember, one thing at a time. Fix/replace then move on to the next thing. You'll need a feeling of accomplishment rather than overwhelmed.

Thank you Donna for your reply. I am sure there will be many more questions !

[kymber]

I have not taken any pics of the inside . trying to figure out how to download one from my computer without an http://

[kymber]

Originally Posted by kymber

I have not taken any pics of the inside . trying to figure out how to download one from my computer without an http://

I figured it out !!

[CindyL]

I am not sure you will be able to make it original without the interior molding. I would simply look at making it into what you want, according to your taste and family needs. Any of the 13 foot renos on this forum will help you; they don't have to be Uhaul. In a way, you have a benefit that the rest of us don't have. The interior molding limits how we can modify/change our Uhauls.

CindyL

[kymber]

Ty Cindy .... I am sure we will figure it out...may not be original but it will be Awesome!! Still trying to figure out how to download a pic..I tried but it didnt work LOL

[mary and bob]

I would think that completely removing the interior shell would cause structural weakness?? Building a new interior can take care of that.

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by mary and bob

I would think that completely removing the interior shell would cause structural weakness?? Building a new interior can take care of that.

Bob, recall that Companion campers were UHauls with no inner shell.

[kymber]

Originally Posted by Thomas G.

Bob, recall that Companion campers were UHauls with no inner shell.

Tom what materials would you recommend building the inside shell ??

[Bob Miller]

Originally Posted by kymber

Hi we recently purchased a 1985 uhaul fiberglass camper trailer. The inside has been totally gutted . I need to know where I can get the replacement parts for our camper. Is there a pre-molded kit I can buy for the inside? there is nothing on the walls ...totally bare. Thank you so much!!

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U-MIRPS, the U-Haul molded interior replacement parts store, just closed on April 1st, what a bummer. (LOLOLOL)

One useful idea is to ask if anyone on this site has an egg with a wood construction interior, like the Lil' BigFoot and a few others, and lives in your area. If your husband can look one of those over and take some pics he can get an idea of what to build.

You can also look at the photobucket link in our For Sale ad (1994 Lil' BigFoot needs a new home) and get a few ideas from that.

(Sorry about the bad joke)

[Francesca Knowles]

For authenticity, it looks like you're out of luck...but if what you're shooting for is fiberglass interiors as with the original, here's a total long shot:

Scamp sells almost all of its (molded fiberglass) interior fixtures separately....depending on the dimensions, some of those MIGHT fit your trailer. Link to page

Good luck!

Francesca

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by kymber

Tom what materials would you recommend building the inside shell ??

Most small FG campers are single shell and the internal closet and counter with overhead cupboards provide the structure. Generally this is made of molded fiberglass or wood. Some searches here will show you how others have done it.

[Eddie Longest]

Kim
Here is a picture of a S-13 Dlx. (wood interior) They tab in the supports to the walls and then attach the cabinets to the tabbed supports.
Eddie