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05-16-2019, 03:36 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Does anyone know what I just bought?!?
Bought this yesterday. Thought I was buying a cool, little trailer, because I like old trailers. What I got instead, was a camper. It’s either a tiny car camper or a big motorcycle camper. Fiberglass body, shock absorber suspension, and the dimensions are approximately: Box is 46x44, Bunk is approximately 46x76 when opened, Canopy is 33.5 at peak on open end.
Any and all info is appreciated. I believe this little thing to be from the 60’s. There’s no tags, markings or badges anywhere. I’ll eventually strip the frame and look for a manufacturer’s serial number.
Thanks in advance!!
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05-16-2019, 03:42 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 2003 16 ft
Posts: 1,899
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Save a bigger version of the picture in a post. You can have it as your avatar but I don't know how to zoom in to get a better view.
Can't wait to hear how this turns out.
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05-16-2019, 03:49 PM
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#3
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chips_Mahoy
Bought this yesterday. Thought I was buying a cool, little trailer, because I like old trailers. What I got instead, was a camper. It’s either a tiny car camper or a big motorcycle camper. Fiberglass body, shock absorber suspension, and the dimensions are approximately: Box is 46x44, Bunk is approximately 46x76 when opened, Canopy is 33.5 at peak on open end.
Any and all info is appreciated. I believe this little thing to be from the 60’s. There’s no tags, markings or badges anywhere. I’ll eventually strip the frame and look for a manufacturer’s serial number.
Thanks in advance!!
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Hopefully these pics show up
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05-16-2019, 03:54 PM
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#4
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Couple more pics
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05-16-2019, 03:54 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve L.
Save a bigger version of the picture in a post. You can have it as your avatar but I don't know how to zoom in to get a better view.
Can't wait to hear how this turns out.
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Pics are posted now. Forgot how to use a forum. It’s been awhile z
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05-16-2019, 04:03 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 2003 16 ft
Posts: 1,899
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That is...something. I expect there is a canvass component as well. Well good luck in your search.
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Without adult supervision...
Quando omni flunkus, moritati.
Also,
I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess.
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05-16-2019, 04:10 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita Spirit Deluxe 2003 16 ft
Posts: 1,899
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Not exactly in our wheelhouse but there is a lot history in the group.
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Without adult supervision...
Quando omni flunkus, moritati.
Also,
I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess.
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05-16-2019, 04:19 PM
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#8
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve L.
That is...something. I expect there is a canvass component as well. Well good luck in your search.
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Surely there was at one point. And no, I’m not calling you Shirley.
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05-16-2019, 04:33 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 905
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I wonder if it isn't a home-built unit. Popular Mechanics (I think that was the one) used to run plans for travel trailers, teardrops, etc. in like the 1940s. You might try tnttt.com and see if anyone there knows as their interest is "teardrops and tiny trailers". What is the material of the "box"?
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05-16-2019, 04:53 PM
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#10
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cathy P.
I wonder if it isn't a home-built unit. Popular Mechanics (I think that was the one) used to run plans for travel trailers, teardrops, etc. in like the 1940s. You might try tnttt.com and see if anyone there knows as their interest is "teardrops and tiny trailers". What is the material of the "box"?
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The box is fiberglass.
I’d be surprised if this was home built. It is very well built. Everything is cut nicely and square. No jagged edges anywhere. My first thought was a sears or Allstate piece, but that’s probably because Sears was hot stuff in the 60’s.
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05-16-2019, 05:15 PM
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#11
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Senior Member
Name: Dave
Trailer: Casita SD17 2006 "Missing Link"
California
Posts: 3,738
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Looks like it's made for motorcycle trips ??????
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05-16-2019, 05:17 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Kind drafty.
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05-16-2019, 05:33 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Escape 21, behind an '02 F250 7.3 diesel tug
Mid Left Coast
Posts: 2,941
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yeah, my first thought was a motorcycle trailer, too, but it does appear to have a conventional ball mount, and most motorcycle trailers I've seen have more of a mini-pintle mount. and yeah, obviously its missing the canvas tenting.
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05-16-2019, 06:04 PM
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#14
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Senior Member
Name: bill
Trailer: 2013 Escape 19
The Mountains of North Carolina
Posts: 4,143
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I've pulled motorcycle trailers behind my bike for over 20 years. Always had a traditional ball mount, 3 different brand campers, and 3 different cargo trailers too.
Thats a motorcycle popup camper, missing the canvas walls.
If you have a title for the trailer, it will have the manufacturer's name on it.
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05-16-2019, 06:52 PM
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#15
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Senior Member
Name: John
Trailer: Escape 21, behind an '02 F250 7.3 diesel tug
Mid Left Coast
Posts: 2,941
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ah, ok. I guess the one or two I've seen up close were being used with dual sport adventure bikes, and had a sort of eyelet swivel as the hitch
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05-16-2019, 09:42 PM
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#16
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Senior Member
Name: Kelly
Trailer: Trails West
Oregon
Posts: 3,046
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Perhaps you should log onto a vintage motorcycle forum and show the photos of it there.
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05-17-2019, 07:08 AM
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Borrego Dave
Looks like it's made for motorcycle trips ??????
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It would have to be a pretty good size bike I’d think. This thing is about 4 foot wide z
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05-17-2019, 07:09 AM
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#18
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo
Kind drafty.
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I don’t like to get too hot when I sleep.
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05-17-2019, 07:10 AM
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#19
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thrifty bill
I've pulled motorcycle trailers behind my bike for over 20 years. Always had a traditional ball mount, 3 different brand campers, and 3 different cargo trailers too.
Thats a motorcycle popup camper, missing the canvas walls.
If you have a title for the trailer, it will have the manufacturer's name on it.
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Unfortunately, I don’t. I sure wish I did. It’s sat for a loooooong time.
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05-17-2019, 07:11 AM
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#20
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Junior Member
Name: Chips
Trailer: Cycle Sleeper
Indiana
Posts: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by k corbin
Perhaps you should log onto a vintage motorcycle forum and show the photos of it there.
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I’m part of a page or two locally on the Facebook. No luck so far. And Indiana is a camper making state!
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