I love this trailer. We have had it two years and it's been to the desert, to Tahoe, to San Diego and many points in between. My wife though would like a bathroom, especially because we dry camp. I love it's simplicity, low
weight, insulation and water-tight nature. We've spent many a rainstorm in bed happily listening to the rain on the roof. I'd keep it forever but happy wife = happy life.
It's an '87, and most everything is original. It sleeps up to four. It is the basic model- the table converts into a double bed and the couch into 2 bunks. It has no bathroom but does have a 2 year old marine porta porty which will be included.
The gas stove works great and feeds off one
propane tank mounted on the tongue. The stove has a wooden cover. There is a heater and a 3-way
fridge but no water heater or electric water pump. The hand pump works fine. All are original. The heater works fine- I’ve only had the heater on once. We’ve camped up in the mountains, and in rain and actually it gets too hot inside with it on, and we have been very cozy inside with a comforter or blanket.
The
fridge shows its age. I had a local RV dealer check it out (and the heater); it works but should be replaced. I have heard that you can install one yourself and save lots of money, but I am not handy so I never have. We use it for storage and bring an ice chest.
Speaking of storage, there are numerous cabinets and spaces. There is a fresh water tank but no grey. The curtains I think are original as is the carpet and upholstery. I was going to replace the curtains as my next project but haven’t gotten around to it. The upholstery is beautiful. The carpet is older but serviceable.
I’ve added just a few things- LED
light bulbs, new deep cell
battery, new spare tire, Reno eNVy sticker. Everything else is like I got it and for a 30 year old trailer it is in great condition.
It tows with I believe a 3 or 5 prong adapter- just the turn signals and brake
lights. No need for electric
brakes. It was easy to install the harness on my Honda Pilot (thanks YouTube!). I believe it is 900+ lbs without any added
weight. Super
light because of it's lack of bathroom, water heater, AC etc. Most any car will tow it. I have taken it down to SoCal twice now. I get about 18-19 mpg towing it when I normally get 24-26 without it. I tend to speed though ☺
All the
windows are in great shape. Very water proof (been rained on many times in it and remained cozy and dry). There is a missing pull on a cabinet but it is still easily opened.
It costs $44 a year in NV to register it. I also added it to my Geico account and it costs like $60 extra to insure it for loss/collision etc.
Included is a little wheeled dolly that allows you to move it around if you are on level ground (street etc.). That comes in handy to shoehorn it into a perfect spot in a campground etc. You'd be amazed where we have maneuvered it.
I personally love the fact that really not much can go wrong when camping (as again, I’m not too handy.
There are minor scrapes and pitting to the outside and inside but just normal wear for a 30 year old trailer. It shines up nice with marine wax and a buffer. The decals are intact- a few imperfections here and there. There is a gravel guard as well. The gravel guard's decal is the worst but still looks fine.
It was featured in a local photo shoot (see pic). I'm sure you veteran Fiberglassers know about the longing looks and conversations you get into wherever you go. I love it like a family member and will miss it when it's gone. I'd almost keep it and get another but we don't have the space for one trailer let alone two!
It is ready to camp in. It could remain in it's current state for another 30 years with just normal maintenance but it could be upgraded to new pretty easily. But when I camp I don't want microwaves or 40" flat screens so it has been perfect for us. Now I start my search for similar with a bathroom. I may make a road trip to the factory...