|
|
07-29-2018, 07:08 PM
|
#21
|
Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,224
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by MiKris3113
Oh yeah. a quick wash and vacuum and I should be ready to camp by mid August...2019 maybe.
|
And that would be going hard on them. I loved rehabbing a 1976 Trillium, but I must admit my first estimate of time was off by about 3 times.
__________________
2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
|
|
|
07-29-2018, 07:20 PM
|
#22
|
Junior Member
Name: Michael
Trailer: Ventura
Washington
Posts: 12
|
My advantage
Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
And that would be going hard on them. I loved rehabbing a 1976 Trillium, but I must admit my first estimate of time was off by about 3 times.
|
Jim,
I have a little advantage. I have built 8 teardrop trailers. And I have done a complete shell off restoration of a 1952 Airstream. So I am reasonably familiar with most systems etc. I will order new axles and build new frames for both. They obviously need it. So I’ll just start with a good solid foundation and work from there.
|
|
|
07-29-2018, 07:22 PM
|
#23
|
Moderator
Trailer: 2009 19 ft Escape / 2009 Honda Pilot
Posts: 6,224
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by MiKris3113
Jim,
I have a little advantage. I have built 8 teardrop trailers. And I have done a complete shell off restoration of a 1952 Airstream. So I am reasonably familiar with most systems etc. I will order new axles and build new frames for both. They obviously need it. So I’ll just start with a good solid foundation and work from there.
|
Yeah, I renovate homes for a living, so there are lots of similar things, however a trailer has many features that are quite unique to them, and things are done different. Still, both can be lots of fun, with a lot of grunt work thrown in.
__________________
2017 Escape 5.0 TA
2015 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5L EcoBoost
2009 Escape 19 (previous)
“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” — Abraham Lincoln
|
|
|
07-29-2018, 09:54 PM
|
#24
|
Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Oklahoma
Posts: 6,020
|
Sounds like you have a good idea what you've gotten yourself into. Well, more power to ya! Try to enjoy the journey. And of course, try to take photos as you work through it so others can enjoy vicariously.
|
|
|
07-30-2018, 12:59 AM
|
#25
|
Senior Member
Name: Robert
Trailer: 2015 Escape 19 "Past Tents" 2018 F150 Lariat 2.7L EB SuperCrew
Arkansas
Posts: 1,298
|
One Ventura is a great find, but two right next to each other is truly unique. I'll be looking forward to the thread on your rebuild!
__________________
"You can't buy happiness, but you can buy an RV. And that is pretty close."
|
|
|
07-30-2018, 07:29 AM
|
#26
|
Senior Member
Name: Walter
Trailer: 2017 Escape 17B
SW Virginia
Posts: 2,254
|
Quite a find and nice to know that two more nice vintage FG trailers will soon be back in circulation. I hope you have fun on the refurbs.
Walt
__________________
Past owner of 1995 13' Casita, 1994 16' Casita, 2012 Parkliner, 2002 17' Bigfoot.
|
|
|
08-04-2018, 12:31 PM
|
#27
|
Junior Member
Name: Norman
Trailer: Trillium
British Columbia
Posts: 16
|
Those Ventura's...
What a wonderful surprise to have!!! Give your daughter a big hug and kiss, she knew what she was seeing!! Can't wait for updates on you progress, Good Luck!!! from a happy 1976 Trillium owner, in Sooke BC Canada
|
|
|
08-04-2018, 12:39 PM
|
#28
|
Senior Member
Name: Kelly
Trailer: Trails West
Oregon
Posts: 3,047
|
So now you have a breeding pair of Venturas
|
|
|
08-04-2018, 01:49 PM
|
#29
|
Junior Member
Name: Chuck
Trailer: Escape 19
Washington
Posts: 3
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Martha Effinger
Oh my!
|
Just what I was thinking!
Chuck
|
|
|
08-05-2018, 05:45 PM
|
#30
|
Senior Member
Name: Mike
Trailer: 2012 Escape 19
Oklahoma
Posts: 6,020
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by k corbin
So now you have a breeding pair of Venturas
|
Will the offspring be molded fg motorcycle trailers?
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
» Upcoming Events |
No events scheduled in the next 465 days.
|
|