constructam condor? trailer

[penelope woodard]

Hi, new to the group and have just acquired one of these. I know it was born in Belgium, somehow ended up in Massachusetts, now Georgia. It appears to be about 17 foot. Has front and rear dining area with rounded windows on front. Door his a chapel type two part door (needs rebuild) No screen door. Been neglected, no fridge, bath appeared to have been there but removed. Will have pics first of the week. Anyone with any information on this will be greatly appreciated. thanks, penny

[Gina D.]

Hi Penelope,

A google image search brought up much info

Constructam Condor

You are spelling it incorrectly, maybe thats why nothing comes up for you.

I know nothing about them, but they appear to be of the Euro Eriba type ilk. Aluminum skined and small. Not fiberglass. Very cute anyway!

[penelope woodard]

Hi, new to the group and have just acquired one of these. I know it was born in Belgium, somehow ended up in Massachusetts, now Georgia. It appears to be about 17 foot. Has front and rear dining area with rounded windows on front. Door his a chapel type two part door (needs rebuild) No screen door. Been neglected, no fridge, bath appeared to have been there but removed. Will have pics first of the week. Anyone with any information on this will be greatly appreciated. thanks, penny

thank you for your correction. There is some information out there. However, this is firbreglass. With all online at google, very few show the inside. thanks again. Penny

[Gina D.]

interesting.. fiberglass skin? neat.

is it molded? It doesn't look like it. It would be fun to see the construction. Can you describe it?

[penelope woodard]

thank you for your correction. There is some information out there. However, this is firbreglass. With all online at google, very few show the inside. thanks again. Penny

Picking it up tomorrow and will take pictures and describe. The wood inside is really nice with art deco feel to it. Has front and rear dinettes with tables. Someone did awful stuff with some of the windows but basically structure seems to be ok. We shall see.

[bonnie w]

I can't wait to see your pictures Penny. That was a rare find, you were really fortunate! There will be lots of attention I am sure when you are out camping. Eriba Puck is my favorite. Bonnie W

[Lex M]

Constructam is a vintage trailer brand from Belgium. There are several models, one of them is the Condor.
Only the roof is molded fiberglass, the rest is stick built.
This is the url of a Dutch Constructam Club.
http://www.constructamcaravanclub.com/
Although the site pretends to be in English, I am afraid you 'll be disappointed

[Alf S.]

Constructam is a vintage trailer brand from Belgium. There are several models, one of them is the Condor.
Only the roof is molded fiberglass, the rest is stick built.
This is the url of a Dutch Constructam Club.
http://www.constructamcaravanclub.com/
Although the site pretends to be in English, I am afraid you 'll be disappointed

Hi: Lex... Your home page photo's are great...THANKYOU!!! I have been to Belfeld in Limberg but I was a Teenager and that's a long time ago!!! We travelled in an Opel Cadet and camped in a Combi Camper...4 adults 2 teens 1 baby!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Donna D.]

This is the url of a Dutch Constructam Club.
http://www.constructamcaravanclub.com/
Although the site pretends to be in English, I am afraid you 'll be disappointed

Thanks for the link Lex. The video's are great. Don't have to speak any particular language to enjoy the views... some of those screen rooms attached to the trailers are awesome!

[Steve Hilby]

Hi, new to the group and have just acquired one of these. I know it was born in Belgium, somehow ended up in Massachusetts, now Georgia. It appears to be about 17 foot. Has front and rear dining area with rounded windows on front. Door his a chapel type two part door (needs rebuild) No screen door. Been neglected, no fridge, bath appeared to have been there but removed. Will have pics first of the week. Anyone with any information on this will be greatly appreciated. thanks, penny

What a charming trailer! I hope you have a lot of fun with it.

[Lex M]

Hi: Lex... Your home page photo's are great...THANKYOU!!! I have been to Belfeld in Limberg but I was a Teenager and that's a long time ago!!! We travelled in an Opel Cadet and camped in a Combi Camper...4 adults 2 teens 1 baby!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

Thanks, Alf :-)

The Opel Kadett was this model? :





And this was your Combi Camper? : http://home.planet.nl/~sante251/combi_camp.htm

[Alf S.]

Constructam is a vintage trailer brand from Belgium. There are several models, one of them is the Condor.
Only the roof is molded fiberglass, the rest is stick built.
This is the url of a Dutch Constructam Club.
http://www.constructamcaravanclub.com/
Although the site pretends to be in English, I am afraid you 'll be disappointed

Hi: Lex... 1965... Thanks for the memories!!!
Alf S. North shore of Lake Erie

[Coach George Jessup]

...Only the roof is molded fiberglass, the rest is stick built....

Looks like some of the newer ones might be 1/2 egg half stick? Seems like in the gooogle pics some where Fglass all the way down to the center seam while others, I assume older; where Fglass only to the roof/wall seam.

[penelope woodard]

Hi all, finally returned from loooong trip to florida and now going to try to start renovation of my twinkie. I have learned it is a 74 or maybe 76 Constructam Coral T3. made without refrigerator. stove works, two burner propane, windows can be replaced hopefully. They are blown polyplastic (what a mouthful). The interior is white leather and a plastic type of something. I will need to wire it for electric, put in small fridge and redo the cushions. Some of you were right. the top is molded fibreglass and the bottom is stick. The top is lowered onto the bottom with handles which are left on the camper. Hitch is different and has an emergency brake for parking. no AC so will figure out how to do that.

[Robin G]

penelope, What ever it is, it's way cute! Congrat's! Enjoy it!



Please tell me your not gonna change the window shapes?

[penelope woodard]

penelope, What ever it is, it's way cute! Congrat's! Enjoy it!



Please tell me your not gonna change the window shapes?

Hey Robin, not gonna change the shape of windows if at all possible. The front sides are curved sorta like the airstream. Finding replacements may be a challenge as it was built in Europe. I am searching for them so..if anyone knows how to find I will accept all the help I can get.

[Andrew Gibbens]

You probably want to see this Dutch guy's web site:
Constructam renovation 1
Constructam renovation 2
Constructam renovation 3

Of course it's all in Dutch, but Babelfish will now translate Dutch (well, sorta...).

Andrew

[penelope woodard]

You probably want to see this Dutch guy's web site:
Constructam renovation 1
Constructam renovation 2
Constructam renovation 3

Of course it's all in Dutch, but Babelfish will now translate Dutch (well, sorta...).

Andrew

thanks so much..I have whittled through a little dutch so far. Every fifth word ain't bad. Will take a look. Penelope

[django]

hi penelope,
have you any pictures of your remodel? have you had issues re-wiring the electrical?

thanks for your help! i just bought myself a constructam and looking for advice.

heseon

Originally Posted by penelope woodard

thanks so much..I have whittled through a little dutch so far. Every fifth word ain't bad. Will take a look. Penelope

[Donna D.]

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